211 replies to this topic

[RollerManiac]

Way to perfect to be true. You've got one awesome coaster there, Stig. I would hate to see this thing canceled. It's very inspirational, too.

[griffon14]

-snip-

Lookin good stig.

[The Stig]

I've got good news and bad news, followed by some more good news.

Good news: Scrap Attack! has moved to it's new home in Lafayette. Yaay.

Bad news: Boy, does it need some work. I think I may have shed a couple tears while the track was being removed, too.

More Good news: I've been needing to change some things anyway.

Construction, however, will remain on hold at least until Summer Heat is over.
This coaster is not cancelled!
It's just going to take a very long time...

[MichaelG]

haha, looking forward to it! Good luck, cos this coaster is really going well at the moment

[Maxwell58]

Lol, I like the thread title. This is my favorite VV coaster so i hope it doesent get cancelled.

[coasterfanatic11]

Hmmm. It would appear that once Gamma is done, I should make a VV to "remind" everyone that I can build VV too.
Looks fantastic Stig! I cant wait to see where this goes next!

-cf11 :cool:

[BubbleMan 32714]

This ride is epic Stig keep up the good work.

[Dragon]

wow, stig. This is the mother of vv. you and bballer makes vv looks awesome!.
who is the real stig?.....

[coasterfanatic11]

^ Please don't bump threads. If you look at the upper left corner of the post, it tells you when the post was posted. The last post was about 2 weeks ago. Usually, when there's a gap that long, people wait until the creator of the thread posts an update. Now, I'm not trying to be mean, I'm just trying to help you avoid getting "flak" in the future.

-cf11 :cool:

[RNB]

I know how irritating long projects are. After a few months, construction gets slower and slower. I hope you finish this one!

[sathothy]

when do you think to start building again i really wanna see this finnish

[kodi43]

^Please do not BUMP threads that have not been Posted in for a few days.
He will UPDATE when he is ready to Update.
Just be Patient.
Thanks

[The Stig]

Hello, Old Friend.

As promised, Scrap Attack! is coming back better than ever.
Let me walk you through some of the changes that have been made.



First of all, I'm using a much stronger base. This is the most solid base I've ever used on any coaster. This thing ain't moving anywhere.



Connecting micro tubes to a standard base is made possible by these magnificant pieces. These things are awesome. I wish I had more.



For other parts of the layout, for example, the giant turn, I'm using the same micro base as before. However, as you can see, I'm trying to be a bit more conservative with pieces.
The structure of the turn may only have less than half the pieces as before. But believe me, it's still pretty solid.



After doing some research. I've noticed that not all of Intamin's supports are the same size. So I've begun to implement 8 and 3 rod tubes.



I've also begun to add a spine to some of the track. I've been able to get plenty of practice from my previous project so I'm pretty satisfied with how this is turning out so far. I'm also staggering the spacers to avoid sharp spots and such.



Here's the launch I'm hoping to use. It works just like the JesperLaunch. It's not completely finished yet, but I've got it to work a couple times and launched some cars across the room.



I was able to connect 3 sections of track together with some half-moons to make a straight and smooth platform for the chain. And careful placement of the gears help keep the chain from flying apart.



The rubber bands connect to a purple rod and wrap around the big wheel.



I still need to come up with some sort of 'rachet' device to keep the launch from launching until it's time to launch the launch.


Alright. Now for the good stuff...



Lady and Gentlemen, the Norwegian Loop.





And an overview of what I have so far...
(sorry about the mess)



Scrap Attack! is back, Jack!

Please comment.

[Jumpge]

The first and best K'nex Micro Norwegian Loop, and it impresses me so much. I am glad to see this coaster is back in business because this is probably the best and most creative coasters being built out there on this site now a days. The only thing that I can see is a small sharp spot at the beginning of the Norwegian loop, but nothing too major.

[SuperTKDKid]

Nice Stig mini fig. It looks really good, but what is up with your stengel?

[Sniggeh]

^There are no supports holding the Stengel up.

This is incredible! Like Jumpge said, there is a sharp spot, but everything else looks great!

i can haz test for sferico?

[Maxlaam]

Nice story, like it al lot. The Norwegian loop is pretty awesome!

[SamIsSoAwsome]

You got the Stig guy . Also I really like this coaster especially your launch.

[TheSUCKCrew]

I see you tried to built a norwegian loop again

Looks very well. It could use a tad more heartlining, but I understand that you can't pull that off with the micro track.

Looking forward to more:D

[RollerManiac]

Looks good. It looks a little messy, and weak, but I know that you're only upgrading things. Are there going to be any layout changes? And whatever happened to the tophat?