36 replies to this topic

[msoccerkidm]

Its been a while since I have touched my knex, and I decided that I would build another roller coaster. This one is going to be a B&M styled looper. This is what I have so far, let me know what you think!

[Treeko890coastr]

Looks good so far but i would suggest to make space for the gears right now so you dont have to do it later.

[Jumpge]

I've never seen you build, so we will see how this goes!
So far it looks very promising!

[DDRman732865]

I'm digging the retro color scheme.

[Helmut]

I'm digging the retro color scheme.

Yep, only veterans can build like veterans do it. Looks good, I can't wait to see the drop.

[-=TK=-]

Woah! It's been a while man! Great to see that you've started a new coaster. I'm sure that this one will turn out very nice, at least the crest is looking very smooth so far!

-=Tk=-

[msoccerkidm]

Thanks guys. There should be an update tomorow or Friday. I worked an unexpected 12 hours shift today and didnt have time to build.

[Micronex]

That support holding up the top of the lift is great, love how you used oranges and slightly altered your diagonals.

[msoccerkidm]

Alright guys. I'm a little rusty. I have been working on the drop and I am not satisfied with it. I'm trying to make a drop like Kumba or Riddlers revenge, where the next element will be the loop around the lift. After looking at some pictures I think my shaping/banking may be off. Help would be appreciated. I also did not support the last half of the drop because I think im going to scrap it and start over. Let me know what you think.

[G Force]

The radius of the turn seems to wide, maybe take a yellow or two from the support beam perpendicular to the lift. The banking looks very good though.

[pkiknex25]

You also need to make it steeper.

[Rollerfreak987]

Will it be like a Kumba/Riddler's Revenge coaster? I'd love to see one of those styles. There are a few bumps in the track, but that can be solved very easily, nice job!

Edit: Alright shame on me for not reading the text before the pics. I see it will be like that.

[msoccerkidm]

Fixed the drop, what do you guys think?
Next is a loop wrapped around the lift.

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

Certainly an improvement from the last drop. Overall, the shaping is better, but the first half of the drop could flare out a bit more. Also, the beginning needs more banking/heartlining.

[Rollerfreak987]

Try and use a different color tubing in the center, It may look better, the drop looks fine in my opinion.

[msoccerkidm]

Loop is up! I definitely need to rough out some sharp spots but i wanted to get some pictures posted before i went to bed. I was afraid that at the angle and position the drop ended that the loop wasnt going to fit over the lift but surprisingly it did. And the train has room to clear. heres the pics.








Comments?

[MrRemcoStyle]

Nice and very smooth track man!

[jespercoasters]

Smooth the loop out put the top a bit down and then you will have a very nice loop.

Edit: I also see a lot of straight spot's in it. And just before the pull in there is also a straight spot.

[Treeko890coastr]

The valley is a gaint straight pot, the entrance is one and the exit is one. there is a big sharp spot at the top. other wise Great job!