38 replies to this topic

[Aaron]

Here we go. It looks very similar to my Intamin V-lift so far, but this should be very different. I've taken the stickers off of the two cars I will be using, and I've also made a chain guide, credit to Knexrule11. Does anyone else think it's a bit tall for this contest? I could lower it a bit, but I'm reluctant. Here's the photos.













Thanks for checking in, comments of course are greatly appreciated!

[SuperTKDKid]

I think the crest needs to be bigger, but thats just me.

[scott]

Make sure that your car dosent get stuck with chain other then thta its fine.

[maarten12]

I'm interested in the result of that chain guide. Everything else looks fine !

[Aaron]

I think the crest needs to be bigger, but thats just me.

I disagree. Look at this picture for example.

Make sure that your car dosent get stuck with chain other then that its fine.

I will do that.

I'm interested in the result of that chain guide. Everything else looks fine !

I've tested the guide, and it's been working fine so far.


Any more comments? Lets see if I can get another 2!

[kid26120]

well, i don't see why you put carton on your track... i think it looks ugly..
anyway great shaping for a lift

[Aaron]

well, i don't see why you put carton on your track... i think it looks ugly..
anyway great shaping for a lift

It's to hold the chain to the track, as shown here

I've built the pullout. I'm quite happy with the general shape, but I think I see a couple bumps that I need to fix. These pictures were taken with my phone.

[BGEurope Kid]

It looks really nice to me, maybe just add another support where your tower goes from vertical the the 45* angle.

[Unendingride]

The pullout starts to go straight around the bottom, so maybe you can raise that last support?

-UR-

[Knexrule11]

The chain guide looks really good! I feel like the pullout starts too early/sharp. Just stretch that out and it will be perfect! Move on!

KR11

[Aaron]

Okay, so I have fixed all said things on my drop and I'm quite pleased with it. The next element will probably be some kind of cobra roll, unless you guys have some better ideas (post them). Should I do a normal cobra roll, or maybe the kind of thing on Takabisha? Post your opinions!

[Knexrule11]

I think a Norwegian Loop would be cool, than a Cobra.

[Aaron]

I think a Norwegian Loop would be cool, than a Cobra.

Ha ha. I'm not making Fahrenheit though. I also don't have the space for that.


I've been unable to work on this for a few days, but I'll start work on the C-roll soon.

[Aaron]

I haven't found the time to really work on the cobra roll yet, but I'll show you the valley.



It really looks better in person. I think it'll shape up better once I add on more track. Of course I'll fix stuff as I go.

[alpal]

I see a straight spot... a very large one. Is it meant to be there?

[Aaron]

At the end? If so that will be fixed as I move on.

[MichaelG]

The straight spot before the straight spot at the end. Other than that t looks great so far!

[Aaron]

I'm going to re-do the valley. It's just to stretched out for my liking. I'm leaving for camp tomorrow until Friday, so the C-Roll will be delayed again, sorry!

[Maxwell58]

I'm exited to see how this one turns out.

[Aaron]

I finally have a bit of an update. I haven't worked on this much since I got back from camp, so this was built in the last 3 days (I build slow, and I've been lazy...). Enjoy!















I have a video testing the lift, but It's taking forever to upload. Comment!

Edit: Here's the lift. The problem with it is that it's kind of jerky when pulling the train up.


Any suggestions?