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[maarten12]

This kind of projects make me wish I had some coasterdynamix too. When you put so much effort into it with all the theming and stuff it becomes sooo realistic! I like it .

[montu32]

Pharaoh has now been topped off and as you can see there is a proper train(although there is still the 8th carriage to add)

[IOAgeek]

where did you get the catwalks at?

[maarten12]

Ow my... This is looking so great! Did you cut the crest in pieces so the spring can go through it? I cannot wait for the next update !

[LaMbChOpZ]

Wow. Looks really good. Not sure if you've said this already, but what set(s) did you use? I know it's not Phoenix, or I don't think it is, but I'm very curious as to what because I don't think I've seen it before.

[Turtle Man 24]

^The spine and crossties are from Phoenix. The rails are from Scorpion, so is the train.

This is looking awesome! Keep up the great work!

[montu32]

where did you get the catwalks at?

i have made the catwalks,there is still a bit to do

[montu32]

Ow my... This is looking so great! Did you cut the crest in pieces so the spring can go through it? I cannot wait for the next update !

yes for two reasons normally,that one you've said and so i can shape the crest easier so it holds its shape as the flex spine cannot be shaped as tightly very easily.In this case the spring ends earlier to create a more realistic 'leaving of the lift'

[montu32]

Wow. Looks really good. Not sure if you've said this already, but what set(s) did you use? I know it's not Phoenix, or I don't think it is, but I'm very curious as to what because I don't think I've seen it before.

i have just used all scorpion sets plus expansion sets for all my coasters,and sprayed everything but the rails

think i have eventualy sussed it out,to answer multiple quotes in one reply do you press the multi'' button on each post first?

[Turtle Man 24]

think i have eventualy sussed it out,to answer multiple quotes in one reply do you press the multi'' button on each post first?

Yes, you press the multi " button on each post then click Go Advanced.

[montu32]

thanks Turtle Man 24!!!

[sathothy]

Yes, you press the multi " button on each post then click Go Advanced.

No if you want to quote three post you do multi, multi, quote.



Looks very awesome. I like the theming!!

[montu32]

here is a link on how i make catwalks(this is one i made for Komodo)

Construction

the inverted lift are the same process although i buy a4 type sheets of very fine mesh from my local model shop,they are glued on the bottom of the 'stairs' and then the smallest diameter balsa wood for the cross beams for that extra realism,hope this has helped!!

[ickus305]

excellent, Thank you for posting that. They look so complicated and realistic, and yet they are rather straight forward. Very well done.

[montu32]

so ive been on with the lifthill a bit more trying to make it as realistic as possible,





today i got some track added,was originaly going to have a low slighly straighter turn but think i am going to heighten it,so its very similar to the new invert at parc asterix,
(btw the supports are not the final ones just used to get the rough shape of the track)



with the rails,

[-=TK=-]

Just thought about it, you've made a lot of coasters with coasterdynamix. What do you do? Do you just make coasters and sell them so you can buy some new sets and go on on that way? Or do you have a lot of money to buy all these pieces and theming for a coaster?

This coaster should be your biggest project so far, theming and track wise, right? Looks really good!

-=Tk=-

[montu32]

unfortunatly no.Would like to sell them(not to make money)and have had interest in them but the postage across seas makes it a no go really.The models just get broke up and whatever parts salvaged so to speak.
I do spend quite a lot on all the scenery and stuff but what can y do!
this will be the biggest project to date

[RollerManiac]

The coaster so far looks very nice, but it is the layout that I'm here to comment on.

First off, the are right after it comes up from the cobra roll (where the corkscrew/zero-g roll is) should be the MCBR- just to make sure that you have enough speed. Then, after that, there could be a drop and a loop, but the rest is up to you. That element that you having that particular place at this point looks to small and off scale, but maybe you could try to fit it somewhere else.

Second off, at the end, maybe there could be an upward 270* helix, a small s-bend, and then a nice and long brake run; just a suggestion.

[montu32]

the turn in its nature is quite an intense high speed element so does'nt need to be as large as say a normal turn(the immelman that follows will be considerably larger).I could make it larger but 'in real life' would make the train go through slower,more like silver bullets overbanked turn where as i want a more intense turn like parc asterixs new invert.
(i may need to add a bit more bankin around the top to keep lats down)

if you have a look at this vid the train absolutly flies through the turn,
0.48 sec
http://www.youtube.c...tJZqGFiPNNCGmAD

yes was thinking about replacing the zero g with an mcbr.

[RollerManiac]

^Not that turn; the one right after the cobra roll (look at the layout drawing).