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[CW5X]

I think the banking of where you have the support is higher up and at not such a steep angle on the real coaster.
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Up until that point though, it looks just about right I'd say.

[SCM]

Could we get a direct side-view of the immelman?

As requested:

(Keep in mind that a direct side view from the opposite is impossible; for there is a wall there)

I think the banking of where you have the support is higher up and at not such a steep angle on the real coaster.

Which section are you talking about? I have a picture:

Are you talking about section 'A'? (If so, this has steep banking because there is no further track to keep it less steep)

[CW5X]

I was talking about A but yeah I take your point about the steepness. I still think that A should maybe be slightly higher up though because the part with 90 degree banking seems a lot higher up than where you have it. That too also might sort itself out with the addition of track though.

[SCM]

Alright, so I've finally got an update. I have to get SheiKra done by today or else I'll have to put it away again. Anyway, from last time I have almost completed the track. Here are pictures:





The micro spiral stairs for the exit:

A test run (Sorry it's dark but I am in a rush to get things done, which means shaping may be a little off since I don't have much time left.)

I'll make the final update later today/tonight. If I can get this done, I'll be able to keep this up for a little while longer. Wish me luck and comment!
Edit: Guys, I have good news. I'll be able to work on it until Sunday, but I'll have to wait until Friday to resume construction. I'll still try to finish construction tonight and then do filming and maybe upload the final vid on Friday.

[IOAgeek]

Looks good are u going to put a chain at the MCBR I think the train stopped there on the test run also, theres a huge bump at the point support thing A. Otherwise it looks great as this cool recreation is coming along keep it up and I hope that you can finish this knex coaster by tonight build late dude and all day, hurry up please were counting on you to finish this!

[SCM]

Before I begin, I must say... the new site colors are amazing! Great choice of coloring! :thumbsup:
Back on topic, the only things I don't have done are the queue line and stairs to the MCBR platform. I'm still in a rush so I didn't have time to do shaping, I was running low on pieces (that I needed) and I just couldn't get the overbank to become shaped right. Anyway, here is the (probably not) final update I'll do on this coaster. With that, let's begin.
Here's an overview of it. Track work is 100% complete.

The immelman, easily the best-looking part of the ride (apart from the lift hill )

MCBR. Train makes it through quite well, which I kind of don't like since I did make a cool-looking micro chain guide for it. Oh well.

The overbank that I couldn't get to be shaped right. Plus, I was also in an awkward building position.

I really love this picture!

Brakes; because this train is so heavy that even these barely stop it.

The catwalk has been added to the curve! The holding brake? Hmm, guess I'll add that. Last time I couldn't get it right, though.
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What better way to end of an update w/ a test run? The train makes it through quite well, considering some parts of it does shake... hint hint, large curve. (Speaking of the large curve, I actually had to walk on its flooring and I guess I'm able to walk on 2D knex flooring w/o disconnecting any connected pieces, so that's cool I guess.)

BTW, the piece count will wait until I demolish it.
I believe that's it for now.
Comment and have a good day.

[Maxlaam]

The part just before the brakes looks a bit rushed, and I'm not really sure if that little bump can be justified as the hearth-lining going away. I love the first part and the station!

[Cobra Roller]

You did a great job on this. The only thing that may come to be a problem is the occasional weak support here and there which doesn't quite match. For example, on that straight away right after that last banked helix after the water splash has a couple single rods (and a slight bump) in it. Maybe just one tube support under there and flatten out that bump and it'll look even better! Also, it looks like some of your supports are bending, especially on that Immelmann; an easy fix. The banked turn into the splash looks good, but you have a sharp spot or two that you may want to fix. Overall, this is a great dive coaster!

[IOAgeek]

Looks good my only complaints are that it doesn't even hang the train for a second and smooth out the over bank too!

[SCM]

The part just before the brakes looks a bit rushed, and I'm not really sure if that little bump can be justified as the hearth-lining going away. I love the first part and the station!

Thank you! I'll see what I can do to it.

You did a great job on this. The only thing that may come to be a problem is the occasional weak support here and there which doesn't quite match. For example, on that straight away right after that last banked helix after the water splash has a couple single rods (and a slight bump) in it. Maybe just one tube support under there and flatten out that bump and it'll look even better! Also, it looks like some of your supports are bending, especially on that Immelmann; an easy fix. The banked turn into the splash looks good, but you have a sharp spot or two that you may want to fix. Overall, this is a great dive coaster!

Thank you! I'll see what I can do. I don't have too many grey rods left over, though, maybe only 10. I do have maybe 30 red-sized rods left, so I might swap the grey ones for that.

Looks good my only complaints are that it doesn't even hang the train for a second and smooth out the over bank too!

The holding brake hasn't been added yet, and I'll see what I can do about the overbank.

Look back to this post as I update when I fix these problems and completely finish the ride.
Edit: So I got grounded from knex (again) but I was aloud to film it before I have to take it down. Also, I have to make the final video today. With that, here is a scary amount of pictures. The grounding is the only reason I haven't fixed any of the problems you guys pointed out.













































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Edited by SCM, 18 January 2013 - 04:10 PM.

[Rollerfreak987]

WOW! It all looks great!! Now let's see who wins

Why wasn't this showing up in the 'Coaster Construction' area?

[timtimlaz]

LOL I think I have the fan. hahaha The coaster looks really good. it shakes a little though.

[IOAgeek]

Overall the coaster is great there is a few minor bumps and un smoothness and the car doesnt hang at the top for long at all , but you can fix that up if you want to too, keep it up dude!

[SCM]

Going to finish off this thread with this post.

WOW! It all looks great!! Now let's see who wins

Why wasn't this showing up in the 'Coaster Construction' area?

The reason it wasn't showing up in the construction area is because I edited the last post so I wouldn't have to double post.

LOL I think I have the fan. hahaha The coaster looks really good. it shakes a little though.

The train has 6 batteries on it, so that's why it shakes so much.

Overall the coaster is great there is a few minor bumps and un smoothness and the car doesnt hang at the top for long at all , but you can fix that up if you want to too, keep it up dude!

I was aware of those bumps, but I was grounded before I could get to them. As for the holding brake, I didn't have enough time to add more gearing to make it slower. However, I'm sure the train's heavy weight also shortened the time down.

I'd like to thank everyone for helping me with this coaster from start to finish. I really enjoyed building this! A special thanks goes to CoasterGeek987 for starting the contest, and for members Turtle Man 24 and Ghostbuster for helping me decide which color of these certain pieces to put on the ride. Thanks everyone for your comments!
-SCM

[soggyhotdoggg]

your lift appears to have a few issues: there is a large bump about midway up, the backbone is bending, and so is your chain guide. Thats all I have to complain about. Otherwise great job!

[james12]

Do you know when this coaster is going to be finished or when the video is coming out? Because by looking at the pictures it is one of the best creations i have ever seen in knex of Sheikra!

[Josh Monster]

Try not to post in threads over a month old. The video is below all of the pictures of the ride in SCM's post.