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[Britfag]

Looks pretty damn nice,
How many coasters have you built in the past?
Is this your first Tube supported?

It flexes a little bit - so when you finish the track work, if you have any spare flexis, attach some more the the bits where the train is moving the fastest as strengtheners..

[MichaelG]

Wow, this looks really good! You have improved alot! I agree with Minimoggi, if you have more flexis use them on the turns to strengthen the track. You say you don't have that many 45 degree connectors, you can either buy a bulk of ebay or you could try using 90 degree connectors, i'm not sure if it works though...

Other than that keep going!

[Kevyn230]

Minimoggi: Thanks. I have built about 8 but I don't want to put my first 2 on this site and yes, this is my first tube supported coaster. I will add the track strengtheners at the end!

MichealG: Thanks! I don't really want to buy more peices and I don't like using 90* connectors but I do have quite a bit of 45* connectors left so I will use the rest of those.

Sorry for a wait but I have got back too school and I don't have alot of time to build. I have done quite a bit so have a look!

Logo:

Helix:


Brakes I made but not going to use:



Comment please!

[2015ASM]

That is a very nice simple break design. How much does it rub on the car? looks awesome Kevyn, move on

[Kevyn230]

^ Thanks! The front of the cars scrape along it therefor slowing it down.

Any more comments for the night because I am off to bed!

[GreenAppleW]

nice tube coaster!!

[kingdaka876]

This is great! Just work on that overbanked turn.

[Britfag]

the helix looks slightly oval, but it's cool, and the brakes were a good idea, shame you wont use them though..
I might use them some time soon
looks good

[Kevyn230]

GreenAppleW: Thanks but the one you are making now look 'SO' much better than mine!

kingdaka876: What is wrong with them?

Minimoggi: Yeah, but I didn't have alot of room to make it round. The brakes are a pitty but I will use them in the future (hopefully).

I HAVE FINISHED MY COASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had alot of problems latly about speed because it stoped at the end of the helix so I just lubed them and I spent hours doing it. I couldn't believe how much dust collect of my axles and wheels!






Final step: make the final video!!!


PS: Sorry about camera quality, my other camera broke and I will try get it fixed.

EDIT: I see the bump on my helix...

[Kevkillerke]

apart of the bump, it loks nice

[Britfag]

Don't forget - if you have any flexi-rods left, strengthen some of the track..

Otherwise - it looks awesome!

[Kevyn230]

kevkillerke: I have now fixed it (a little bit).

Minimoggi: Maarten12 at the biggining did say that I don't need them that much because the strengthens the track, not the actually supports. I did add some more though.

I have filmed but I don't know what music I should have. I know it is a little stupid but can you guys suggest any good music?

[Kevyn230]

DP

Sorry for bringing this thread back up but I have done my final video

Link to Database Finch - SSCoasters Rides Database

And video

Thanks for helping me guys and hopefully my next coaster will be better!

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

Great job for your first tube coaster, I love the overbank.

[Jester1960]

Wow , at first glance, the rose bowl structure did look a bit weak, But I'm impressed, it didn't move at all. Great Job.

[tornado96]

Looks great Kevyn! Such a smooth flowing layout!