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[ickus305]

Press Release:

After the Park's completion of Basilisk Rail, and a complete redesign of the park area and rides, the permit for expansion has been cleared. The expansion will double the available space for the park. The new space, will facilitate several flat rides that were moved to make space for Basilisk Rail. The swing ride and also the octopus ride are in their last stages of remodification, and once the area is cleared these rides will be returned for action at the park. The new expansion will also feature other rides, while not all the rides have been released at this point, there will be a coaster introduced.




The park has now officially confirmed the construction of a new coaster Night Fury. The construction will be under the direction of Ickus. Ickus was availible for a brief interview and stated that the coaster will be a slow undertaking as some new designs are being used. Ickus also suggested that the coaster will have a large influence in design from two B&M coasters that are currently in the works by B&M (taking separate influential pieces from each ride). Though the final layout is not being released at this point, Ickus also made suggestion of a possible Vekoma inspired elemented. Ickus stated "This will be a truly unique ride."

Construction has started and so far the lift has been completed. While the chain does work, some modifications are still needed and an additional motor is needed. As problems were found in one.

Enough talk here are the pictures.

Edited by ickus305, 20 May 2014 - 02:39 PM.

[scott]

Wow... LOVE the colors!! Nothing i have to complain about. How did you get so many pieces?

[Maxlaam]

Ickus, marry me! You seem to like those tensions wheels I once helped you with

[Knexrule11]

Holy crap, thats amazing! Your color coding makes it look amazing. May I ask were you got the long blue rods in the tube supports?

[colintaylor]

Yea, How the heck did you mnage to get all those color coded pieces?

[Jumpge]

Wow, that is probably the best color scheme I have ever seen done with knex, ever. The crest looks very nice and exactly the same as a B&M ride would have, and the elements should really be surprising. (I have a good idea of what the element is, but I am not going to say anything and see if I end up getting it right)
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[Cedars650258516]

I'm really fighting the need to say "HOLY CRAPMUFFINS" because this is the norm for you... still amazing

The colored rods are from the Starburst Spinner set right? or did you color them yourself?
Nice gearing, I can't wait for what you have next

[RollerManiac]

The blue rods are probably from the Starburst Spiner.

I have to agree with them. Your colors and coasters are amazing, ickus305!

I think that the name fits more of a flyer. Just a suggestion.

[Kool Coaster Kid]

Love the colors! Great choice of colors! I can already tell this is going tob be a great coaster!

[ickus305]

8 posts in 2 hours, man you guys are fast.

scott
Re: Night Fury
Wow... LOVE the colors!! Nothing i have to complain about. How did you get so many pieces?

Thanks, I love the colours also. I spend a lot of time on E-bay and going to garage sales, thrift stores, etc etc.

Maxlaam
Re: Night Fury
Ickus, marry me! You seem to like those tensions wheels I once helped you with

Max, I will keep my sarcastic comment to myself as I am afraid some people may take it out of context.

Yes, the tension wheels are amazing, and thank you for the help with them the first time!

pianoman910
Re: Night Fury
Yea, How the heck did you mnage to get all those color coded pieces?
Today 06:29 PM
Knexrule11
Re: Night Fury
Holy crap, thats amazing! Your color coding makes it look amazing. May I ask were you got the long blue rods in the tube supports?

Again, I search and hunt for parts non-stop. I have been collecting for this color coding since Jan.
The blue rods are from the StarBurst Spinner, as I believe it is the only set that has the blue rods (at least blue rods in a significant amount)

Jumpge
Re: Night Fury
Wow, that is probably the best color scheme I have ever seen done with knex, ever. The crest looks very nice and exactly the same as a B&M ride would have, and the elements should really be surprising. (I have a good idea of what the element is, but I am not going to say anything and see if I end up getting it right)
*Subscribed*

Yay, a comment that actually gave me some info. I was very worried about the crest. The crest of what I am looking at for the lift into the drop is actually longer and more shallow, but I could not get the train to go over when I had it that way, so I did raise it some.

Also, the supports for the lift are inspired by the first B&M in progress that gave me some inspiration. The Incredible Hulk. ** Edit: The Green Lantern**

Cedars650258516
Re: Night Fury
I'm really fighting the need to say "HOLY CRAPMUFFINS" because this is the norm for you... still amazing

The colored rods are from the Starburst Spinner set right? or did you color them yourself?
Nice gearing, I can't wait for what you have next

Well that is a new word??? But yes, I do like to colour code. Though it is a MAJOR PAIN sometimes. The long black rods are near impossible to find, and accumulate more than 1 or 2 at a time. Also, I had to get the one way purples from Europe, as I was struggling to find any in bulk stateside (though I did get them cheap, even after shipping).

I did not dye or paint. Actually, unless I feel I absolutely have to I do not like to permanently change a piece. I did modify some pieces on Basilisk's station (but they were already broken). Also, I do modify the trains and also my gears. I take the lip off of the red gears that pass a train with the chain to help with clearance, and also the grey gears are supposed to be crown gears, but I had to remove the teeth to allow the chain to fit.

Speaking of modifications, I am working on a serious modeling effort for the final trains.

RollerKid500
Re: Night Fury
The blue rods are probably from the Starburst Spiner.

I have to agree with them. Your colors and coasters are amazing, ickus305!

I think that the name fits more of a flyer. Just a suggestion.

The name will fit, do not worry. The main layout concept is inspired by a flyer. And the Vekoma inspired element is typically only found on suspended coasters. (I say typically just in-case I'm wrong)

Kool Coaster Kid
Re: Night Fury
Love the colors! Great choice of colors! I can already tell this is going tob be a great coaster!

Thanks


Building maybe slow....
I hope to get some building accomplished, but I have many other things I'm supposed to be doing instead of building currently at the museum, and also, I am still doing some part collecting, so that I can finish things in the colour code. I know I have enough for at least 3/4's (if not more) of the layout currently.

[griffon14]

My jaw doesn't drop very often, you've improved so much man. This will look amazing beside Basilisk.

[The Stig]

It's good to hear that Basilisk Rail was such a big success. Another coaster is great news! That lift simply oozes B&M. Right down to the chain-return. And the colors look beautiful.

I hope the issue with the motor gets resolved. Really looking forward to following this.

*Wow, so many subscriptions this month...*

[HamenChiz]

Holy macaroni and cheese!!

Very cool colors blending everything!

My jaw drop with my eyes and I melted.

Help.

[Legoguy1395]

Epic colors FTW! Really, You are setting a new level of realism to the world of knex.

And gump, Are you sure this guy didn't steal some of your parts?

[RollerManiac]

Scratch what I said earlier. A Winglider whould fit the name best.

[~stεεlspectrum~]

I know it seems like we're overdoing the praise, but this coaster deserves it. When I saw the picture I said out loud "THAT IS BEAUTIFUL"--really, it must have taken a lot of effort to get all those colors to match up. It looks so much better than when people just use whatever color rods are closest at hand.

You're very privileged to get to leave your coasters up permanently. Can I have your job please?


Actually, your lift spine looks bent in some places, like around the first and second tubes. Thankfully it's an easy fix, just adjust the length of the tubes.

[HamenChiz]

Epic colors FTW! Really, You are setting a new level of realism to the world of knex.

And gump, Are you sure this guy didn't steal some of your parts?

He ain't gonna steal, Gump has a super strong 25 layered vault where he put his knex and sometimes he forgot his code, just kidding.

Maybe he really has a lot of pieces and maybe he has a knex factory.

[CCI]

Your color choices are orgasmic...

The shaping looks beautiful as always.

[Sniggeh]

Looks incredible, love the colors. What's the layout? Secret?

[maarten12]

Seriously, I'm already in love with those colours. Give a bit more attention to shaping this time and it'll be perfect