Highly Adjustable Brakes
#21
Posted 01 February 2011 - 10:27 AM
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#22
Posted 01 February 2011 - 11:19 AM
That would work and look great on a slanted brakerun IMO.
#23
Posted 01 February 2011 - 11:46 AM
As you can see, it's not that hard to use these brakes with a granite base. I could explain more, but I think this screenshot says it all.
Edited by Jogumpie, 04 September 2013 - 12:52 PM.
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#24
Posted 01 February 2011 - 12:07 PM
Awesome!
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Posted 01 February 2011 - 12:11 PM
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#26
Posted 03 February 2011 - 04:06 AM
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#27
Posted 03 February 2011 - 04:42 AM
the tubing won't disform when the cars go trough the brakes, because they don't even touch the tubing.
I don't see how this is a big deal as a brakerun is usually a straight piece of track. Every bump and jolt doesn't make a difference even though it slows down a train, it's a brake-run so it's supposed to happen. It might look less appealing to the eye, but it's minimal.
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Posted 03 February 2011 - 05:07 AM
#29
Posted 03 February 2011 - 10:38 AM
^ But it can give the train a weird speed when using a train to drag them out, and I think there is quite a big chance the trains will be very wobbly.
It's barely noticeable, I wouldn't nitpick about such a small thing. Besides, track deformation always happens it just takes time. It's not a significant deal.
It's really up to the builder and what they need. If you have a longer brake run and you want it to be controlled, I'd say go with the adjustable ones. if you need a quick stop go with FTGU's or yours, Bart.
Personally I prefer tubed-brakes because of their smoothness and they allow for more control because they can bend a little.
To me it seems you are just coming up with different "flaws" these brakes would have, but you have to know that this is a tested design (It ran for 5 full days on Looping Star) and it didn't experience from any of the things you have said before.
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#30
Posted 05 February 2011 - 10:33 PM
Essentially i made a "backbone" off of the track connectors (like steel said) and then just fit a blue rod square in and under my granite x green rod square. So i guess to answer my and Max's and blackitty's question, YES it definately can be done, and in more ways than one! I used this brake right after my launch so the train flys right thru it, but it does slow it down quite a bit.
Also, I already had a "blue square" grid on my transfer track, so i installed another one of these brakes onto it.
Now my train comes into the station with perfect speed. I love these brakes! And, as you can see below, Lambchopz, you can use the other orange track connectors to do the same thing.
or you can use both in one brake run, like i did
the only thing is that if you use the single orange track connectors you need to use more spacers and therefore you will need to use a blue rod instead of a silver one. Sorry to ramble guys but i LOVED these things. Thank you soo much MAX, now i can finally begin my video since my coaster is running perfect.
#31
Posted 06 February 2011 - 09:18 AM
Good job, I like how people improve on an existing design to make it even better!
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#32
Posted 14 November 2011 - 04:28 PM
I can make a tutorial if anyone wants one.
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Posted 14 November 2011 - 04:47 PM
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#34
Posted 14 November 2011 - 07:38 PM
I have made a great improvement. They allow for the brakes to be released like real ones, and can be controlled by a motor.
I can make a tutorial if anyone wants one.
I would like to see these in action, just to see how well the work
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