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[MichaelG]

I have started a small tube supported coaster, It might get entered into the winter contest, depending on how it goes and if I have enough time, (although I have a week of school) I have got the turning drop built, however it may be reshaped depending on what you think. Here goes






I would be grateful for construction critisism, also any layout ideas. Please comment!

[Justin]

great tubes but i think i see a sharp spot in the turn

[MichaelG]

Whereabouts are you looking, could you mark it out, but I'll have a look

[RNB]

The crest looks a bit too small. Still is the drop shaping awesome! I also recommend to make the diagonal tubes go a bit steeper, they're taking WAY to much space right now, so you have less space for your coaster.

Can't wait to see the next update, it looks promising!

[MichaelG]

The crest looks a bit too small. Still is the drop shaping awesome! I also recommend to make the diagonal tubes go a bit steeper, they're taking WAY to much space right now, so you have less space for your coaster.

Can't wait to see the next update, it looks promising!

Thanks alot! I don't know if I can make the crest bigger, but I could try. The diagonal tube supports, if it turns out they are taking too much space, I'll make them steeper.

Im running low in grey rods, but tommorow I'm going to the post office to collect a Rippin rocket, so it might be ok.

I have added some track, but not much, I'm still wondering what my layout will be, and whether I should take the track under the lift to the other side? I don't know yet



Edit: 100th post!

[Kevyn230]

The sharp point I think justin ment is here:


Looking good anyway. The shaping and trackwork looks nice. Maybe try adding some gears on the lift aswell just too make sure.

[MichaelG]

I will see what I can do with it, I think it is just banking. I have carried on with the track abit and I think I will take it under the lift. Ill see what I can do with the apparent sharp spot.

Also I have only about 10 grey rods left, but will get some from the rippin rocket tommorow, and I might get some more on ebay if I need some. There might be an update tommorow

[MichaelG]

DP

I now have the RR. Does anyone think I should have a loop after the turn? Or take it under the lift?

Mg

[Justin]

The sharp point I think justin ment is here:


Looking good anyway. The shaping and trackwork looks nice. Maybe try adding some gears on the lift aswell just too make sure.

Yes that is the sharp spot but i dont know if it is just the photo :/

[MichaelG]

I think it is just the photo ill get anoter view looking down the track so you can see if its sharp