118 replies to this topic

[Helmut]

That looks amzing. The whole coaster is a beauty.

Thanks!

I can honestly say that this looks fantastic. All you need to do is get a few things done, and your coaster is complete!

Edit- One thing that just hit me is how long that lift is because of the angle that it's at. Man, thats really crazy to see and reminds me of TBM's Scream.

We just fixed those tiny things. Yes, the lift is quite big.

That stations HOTT! I Love the fifth picture, how the corkscrew and stations turn ars side by side is just so cool to me. The shaping of the coaster is superb, everything is perfect. At what point in the ride does the train not make it?

Thanks! Well, we had some problems with one of the trains, but we managed to fix it.

I really like it, guys. You are going to run two trains?

Thanks! Jep, two trains.

That's a really long lift hill, nice coaster but it seems slightly short in length for the height.

We have a limited space to build the coaster. I also need to take into account that the train needs to clear the lay-out on the expo as well.

Wow, that is soooooo massive!! I think that this is your best ride yet, it has great element placing and one MASSIVE corkscrew.

Haha thanks!

^^Maybe it's short for the height because of the space limitations that they had

Great coaster, the lift angle is really unsteep, but i don't think that it looks really bad.

-=Tk=-

I don't see the unsteep lift as a big problem. Actually it's better for the motors. Thanks for your comment!

Sorry, but I'm not feeling it. I know you guys put the work into it and it is well built, but it's just another looping cookie cutter. Nothing unique, nothing real stand out, it's just 'meh' for me.

Ok, everybody his own taste.

The Mantis predrop is rather unique, when was the last time you saw one, and to this scale? I see where you're coming from, I just think it's a little harsh.

I'd say it's a job well done, everything flows well and is clean.

Thanks!

Great coaster, like the long lift -- very realistic looking and the pre-drop is sweet. Awesome loop and the big cork is really well done. But most of all I LOVE the station. can't wait to see a video of it all working. The breaks are great too.

BTW, how is that lever switch held between the 2 half moons? Did you glue it?

Thanks! It's connected with some iron wire.

As promised...The Testvideo!



Let's take off the tubing first.


And then we broke the entire coaster in parts.
Can you figure it out?




Next week friday we'll connect all parts on the trailer and make it ready for the expo on saturday!

:D:D

[jespercoasters]

Looks very nice. I always like to see how people move expo coasters. Maarten is chilling in the chair

[Maxlaam]

Maarten chillin' in dah chair

[TheRandomGuy]

I love the coaster and the system controlling the station, lift and brakes! I also like how you're sitting in the chair... LIKE A BOSS!!!!

[Snake]

Nice speed through all the elements and I am the first person not to mention how Maarten is sitting in a chair. O wait, I did!

[Jumpge]

Fantastic coaster you've got there! It runs so smoothly that it is almost unbelievable! Nice work on this Helmer (and maarten) as I will look forwards to the next Top Model contest.

[TheSUCKCrew]

Sorry, but that automation doesn't make sense. The train doesn't leave the station untill the other train is in the brakes? It would increase the capacity to let the train enter the lift immediatly.

[Jogumpie]

Gotta love the looks of a 'tubing-less' coaster.

[maarten12]

Looks very nice. I always like to see how people move expo coasters. Maarten is chilling in the chair

I guess watching how expo coasters are moved is better than doing it by yourself .

Maarten chillin' in dah chair

Stimmt .

I love the coaster and the system controlling the station, lift and brakes! I also like how you're sitting in the chair... LIKE A BOSS!!!!

Thanks a lot!

Nice speed through all the elements and I am the first person not to mention how Maarten is sitting in a chair. O wait, I did!

Thanks, We hope the speed will be as good as it is now when we put it together again on the trailer.

Fantastic coaster you've got there! It runs so smoothly that it is almost unbelievable! Nice work on this Helmer (and maarten) as I will look forwards to the next Top Model contest.

Thanks, also on behalf of Helmer .

Sorry, but that automation doesn't make sense. The train doesn't leave the station untill the other train is in the brakes? It would increase the capacity to let the train enter the lift immediatly.

You're right. The train in the station will only leave the station when the other train hits the brakes sensor, that is how it is programmed. I don't really think that I will be able to change this, because the expo will be in one week. On future projects I will change this and make the system better.

Yesterday Helmer and me have also tried to make a logo ourselves. We have downloaded GIMP and I have been working on the logo. I have never used anything like GIMP or Photoshop before, so comment are welcome .

[Snake]

That better than any logo I could make.

[A.S.C.]

This is going to be my inspiration for the next few months or so.

[alpal]

I love the progress of moving a coaster, it seems so realistic, as this is how it works in real life.

[maarten12]

The final video is finally there !

[Treeko890coastr]

Thats just so awesome and amazing. The music really fits the video!

[MrRemcoStyle]

Amazing how smooth the coaster is! Love it!

[sathothy]

Very nice final video! Too bad that there weren't any clips where people where watching at the coaster. Its always funny to see them following the train whit their eyes!

[Jumpge]

Wow, what a fantastic video! That just made my list for the best coasters of 2012 so far! I am amazed by this coaster and the final video, so great job guys!

[Helmut]

Woooohoooo!

[Jogumpie]

I really enjoyed that video. I should watch it again tomorrow.