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[< NCcoaster >]

I thought it was going to be a eurofighter until I saw the 4 cars. I really like it too.

[C0aster]

That looks good and smart to put it over your computer desk so you don't have to use as many pieces! That 90 degree bank turn reminds me of New Texas Giant! Cant wait to see it!

[Chubs33]

I fixed the valley. Onto bigger and better problems haha. I will definitely need everyones input on this:







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[Treeko890coastr]

In the second to last picture you can see lots of bumps in the zero-G. It needs lots of smoothing out.

[pkiknex25]

Check Facebook. I posted my advice for you there.

[Antinos]

It's too drawn out on top. Shortening it up a grey rod would do the trick. Also, rounding out the entrance to the roll would fix what you currently have.

[TheRandomGuy]

I can see a sharp spot and a straight spot on the top. I agree with Marc's idea, which would probably work.

[pkiknex25]

For everyone else's reference, I had a quick chat with Marc/Antinos and we agreed to actually extending it to about this.

[Chubs33]

Thanks for all the input. I have been working on this thing and am finally pleased with its final shape. Once it all comes together I think it will look nice. Obviously the supports are not nearly finished. God knows my trains are all weighted with quarters and pennies.





Definitely the most challenging element I have made thus far.

Comment and Enjoy.

[pkiknex25]

And it was all made possible by me!

[The Stig]

Definitely the most challenging element I have made thus far.

Yeah, Intamin is hard. And it's such an odd element. It definitely looks smooth. I'd love to see a POV shot.

[Fraggie]

Looks pretty good to me. A POV shot would be nice. The supports are the only problem but you already said they aren't final. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this element

[IonZer0]

That's a nice norwegian loop you got there.
I think...

[Chubs33]

Kevin: Of course, that goes without saying. Pretty much everything difficult I have built has been guided by you.

Stig: I will get a POV shot the update after this, thank you.

Frags: Hopefully the grey rods will help with the supports, thanks.

Dragonz: Thank you, you are right.

Here is the finished half loop, I think when it is all put together it will look better:





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[DDRman732865]

From 90 to 0 degrees is almost perfect. The problem I see is that it takes too long to transition into the half loop part. It should still be twisting while it's dropping, at least for a little bit.

[Antinos]

Ok let's stop faffing and use a reference picture:




The top of yours looks smooshed down and way too elongated. If you remove three or four yellow rods and make it more round, it should be the right shape. Also note how the second half is nowhere near as tall as the first half. Also take note of the rolling, which you have correct.

[pkiknex25]

Dude... what the heck happened to the top of this??? It was wonderful, and now it's not.

[Chubs33]

I have to make it less wide Kevin, it just looks too squished now. I will get this thing nailed, I'm not going to move on until its perfect.

[Chubs33]

Sorry for the DP, but I am finally happy with this:



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[maarten12]

That is looking good. Honestly I didn't find the last one looking very well. It was smooth, but not shaped correctly. This one's twist is more gradually, which I think it should be. Keep this up and you'll get yourself a perfect Norwegian Loop .