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[Rollerfreak987]

It is the water splash^. I am sure of it. It is blue.

[SCM]

There is a splice in the track before the hold mechanism.

EDIT: could the last picture be a water splash???????

It is the water splash^. I am sure of it. It is blue.

Yep! You're both right! It is the water splash!
I have covered it in blue duck tape, but unfortunately, when I put the water in, it keeps finding excuses to get out of the bowl. I even put clear plastic wrap on the ENTIRE thing, and it's still leaking! What the heck? Does anyone know how to fix this?

[Maxwell58]

I'll need pics to help you with the splashdown.

[Rollerfreak987]

Umm, don't put water in it? That's what I am doing, I really don't think it will get you any extra points.

[msoccerkidm]

^Working water splash should definitely get more points.

The best advice I would say as for the water leaking is to just make sure everything is wrapped and covered up. Maybe check your duct tape and make sure there is no tears or holes.

[SCM]

Oh yea, might as well show pictures of it, silly me I forgot.

The structure of the splashdown:




It is covered in one layer of tape, this is before I will add clear plastic wrap and another layer.


The single layer kept finding excuses for the water to leak. I've got a plan, and really, it has NO EXCUSE to leak when I will be done. If this doesn't work, I'm going to add glue to the seams and then if that STILL doesn't work, then there will be no water. I spent a good $3 on the duck tape, and I'm not letting well spent money go to waste.

[Rollerfreak987]

Great job so far SCM! I really like the splash down. Will there be things on the cars to make the water spray up?

[Treeko890coastr]

Where is it leaking?

[SCM]

^It's leaking on the sides some. I have a plan to fix it, though.

UPDATE TIME!! Took long enough, wow.
I've made the small details of the station area, and the MCBR details. Here are pictures:








Here is the catwalk. I've never seen anyone do it like this, so I was like, "Why not?"




That is all for now. I just want to make sure everything will "fall" into place. I will hopefully continue next Friday, but don't count on it.
Comment! Criticize!

[Rollerfreak987]

In the last picture, the catwalk is sagging, and I think the MCBR looks great so far. In the 2nd to last picture, your supports are bending at the diveloop, and the diveloop needs to start twisting earlier. That's all I'll say.
And there are spiral stairs up to the MCBR
IOA- sorry I remember now.

[IOAgeek]

Just fix the Immelmann and the catwalk like cg said and your good, actually cg is wrong about the stars your right all along just keep doing what your doing with the stairs!

[SCM]

In the last picture, the catwalk is sagging, and I think the MCBR looks great so far. In the 2nd to last picture, your supports are bending at the diveloop, and the diveloop needs to start twisting earlier. That's all I'll say.
And there are spiral stairs up to the MCBR
IOA- sorry I remember now.

Spiral stairs? Yeah... lol. What were you thinking?
The dive loop is fixed, sort of.
I'm glad they're not spiral stairs, I can't make spiral stairs taller than 1 grey rod. (can anyone tell me how to make it taller?)

UPDATE TIME!
I have finished the brakerun, placed the MCBR at the approximate place it's going to be, continued the track to about halfway in the curve, and nearly ran out of yellow half moons.
BEFORE COMMENTING
Yes, I know the track has bumps and stuff in it, I just want to make sure everything is in place so far. The catwalk is still not fixed, I'll do that if I have enough pieces left. I'll explain more with these pictures and two videos.






Now, what could this possibly be for?


Here is what the brake run and station does. Here is a video:


Of course I'll put a test run! Remember, though, SUPPORTING IS NOT COMPLETE!

Comment, criticize, etc. and check back maybe next Friday for the next update!
Have a great day.

[Rollerfreak987]

Shakey..... And your supports are bending. That's not good. I like the station though!
Just support the drop after the Dive Loop.

[SCM]

UPDATE TIME! Wow, I just made a really long and detailed post, but forgot to submit it.









Comment and Criticize. Updates should come more frequently now.
Edit: Can someone tell me WHY there is a blue emoticon on the top of the 25th post?
Edit: (Again) Can you guys give me what you think I should do so it gets to the MCBR? I think I should make the curve smaller & the height of the MCBR shorter. Anyone agree?
And, wow, I said 'MCBR' a lot in this update.

[SCM]

Double post, but what choice do I have?

Guys, I got bad news about SheiKra. Unfortunately, due to school reasons, this will have to be put away. I will reassemble this in the nearest, Christmas vacation, or, the latest, Summer Vacation. Please note that I will take off most of the track, and when I rebuild it I'll perfect the track so any bump or sharp spot you see is simply temporary.
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My original plan, since this was a double post, was to have the ride ALMOST completed, but unfortunately that didn't happen.
From last time, I've made the immelman taller, and I think this is the tallest it can go. It's approx. 2ft under the main drop. Also, I've connected the splashdown (which unfortunately was impossible to waterproof despite all of the layers of duct tape, besides, the water in it was barely noticeable) I've made the helix after the ride, surprisingly very hard to shape. Next, I've made the brakes for it, these will slow it down before it hits the brakerun so it goes through that at a nice speed besides flying through the station. Also, the pre-lift curve has been made, but remember: It is just to get the general shaping. Obviously will be supported more in several months. Now time for the pictures.










A picture just for fun.


The brakerun and station, looking as awesome as ever.


Here are the peices I have left. Should be enough to complete the rest of it and also add the tiniest crazy details.








A lot of tires which I don't think I'll even use for this, but here's a picture of it anyway.


The station roof.


Also, I do have a plan for the curve after the immelman in mind to make it look much better, but could someone (or some people) give me a draw-over of what YOU think looks good? I want some different opinions, and see if I like those better than mine.

[Micro Mike 21]

this is awesome cant wait too see it

[SCM]

I've been waiting a long time for this. Soon enough, SheiKra's construction will continue. But for now... it has to be resurrected. I'll talk more about it tomorrow. In the meantime, stay tuned for an "update".
Edit: Now that it's morning I can go into more detail. So, this is how things will work: (BTW, I will be changing these to red as I get them done)
1) Take out sections
2) Reassemble sections (On a specific note, here's what I have done;
Lift hill, brakerun, MCBR, MCBR stairs, pre-lift curve, curve, pullout, station roof, immelman)
3) Add track (now is my chance to really shape everything better)
4) Add finishing touches (this being the queue line, which I really don't have any idea of how it looks like could somebody either draw it out or describe it for me? You would get a special thanks.)
5) Make the final video, give the coaster the "final run", and then tear it down.
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On an additional note, after Christmas Break, I will not be aloud to play with my knex until summer, so the next coaster won't be until then. (sorry)
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The sections yet to be reassembled...

BTW, I've decided to ditch the standard station pieces so I can use the pieces for supports and all. I think it looks cooler than before.

Edit:

I want to make sure shaping is good this time around, so tell me if you see anything wrong.

[Turtle Man 24]

Looks good so far, keep on putting that thing up so we can see it!

[SCM]

"Update" time. I've began the immelman and for the first time, added flooring and supports to the pre-lift curve, and added the tedious to make micro station roof. To my great disappointment, the train won't make it through the immelman yet, but then again: it is not yet really supported. Still need to add track strengtheners. Alright, pictures:






(Also, did I get the banking right at the top of the immelman?)

[Helmut]

Could we get a direct side-view of the immelman? There might be something that can be improved, but it is a bit hard to point out now.