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[Fraggie]

Please comment!

[< NCcoaster >]

Everything looks fine to me, as long as you like it. So far it's an exact Shambhala recreation.

[pkiknex25]

^ False. On the real ride, the turn between the first drop and the second hill is actually completely in the second hill (much like Silver Star), not centered in the valley (like Diamondback or in Frag's model).

Wow, that looks great Frag. And looks like a very complex structure.

[IOAgeek]

Looks great I cant wait for whats the next element going to be!

[Chubs33]

These types of elements are nearly impossible to have look "perfect" from every angle, but you did a damn good job. I really, really like that element man.

[Helmut]

This is really good Fraggie! I hope you can add some more like these unique elements to the ride.

[ForgotToGrowUp]

Wow, from good to great!

[CW5X]

This element now looks great and well supported. Soon smooth once again. It gets better by the day.

[The Stig]

Diamondbhala!

[pkiknex25]

^ Fraghala!

[Jumpge]

I love the way it turned out! From one of the views, it almost looks as though it is a loop, but actually it is way cooler than that! I am really looking forwards to seeing the ending of the layout, and you usually find incredible ways to get an amazing layout with the space and speed that you have!

[timtimlaz]

This is your best coaster by far. I love the figure 8 element(If that's the name of it). Keep up the great work.

[Old_Hag]

This keeps getting better, keep up the awesome work!

[Fraggie]

Please comment!

[Old_Hag]

The only problem I can see is the bottom of the pullout/pullin in the 2nd picture, it looks kind of uneven when the crosstie spacing gets really close together.

Other than that you are continuing to amaze.

[Fraggie]

Okay problem...this is as high as the next hill can go...


What should I do? That last element is a SPEED KILLER!!! It's really cool looking and I love it. I don't think I can get a layout I want with the hieght that hill is now. Should I use a booster? I hate to use one but to keep the speed realistic and get the layout I plan on having done, I think that's the only option. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!

[pkiknex25]

Honestly, I think you should just go with it and make a general beeline toward the base of the lift. This coaster is defined and centered around that element. Also, make sure every inch of track in that overbank is perfect. No sudden changes and eliminate spots where the train might jolt or shuffle. Add some weight to your train and supports to the track, especially in the turning valleys.

[TheRandomGuy]

^ What he said. Make all the track in that element is smoothed out.

[Jumpge]

It's actually not that bad for height loss to be honest. You lost 3 granites, which is a bit of height, but you still have 7 granites to work with. I think you can get a nice layout from this height with the way that you save speed and get the most out of your elements, so try that out and see how it works! It is definitely worth keeping this last element since it is one of the coolest element's I've seen built in a while.
Also, in the last test I heard that your cars were super loud. I don't mean to say this and be "that guy" who tells everyone to lube their trains (and I hate when people tell me to do so!), but I think it might be worth trying it if you haven't already. Your trains were very loud in the treat video.

On another note, if you finish this coaster with an incredible final video, I think you'll be able to make this coaster win some awards.

[RollerManiac]

Why don't you just raise the first drop about one or two granites. I don't think that it would effect the scale very much.