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#1 Old_Hag

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Posted 04 October 2012 - 05:56 PM

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#2 Fraggie

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Posted 04 October 2012 - 06:24 PM

Very nice start. Only thing I could suggest (which you're probably going to do anyway) is make more track to support connections closer to the bottom. Other than that I like it!


#3 Chubs33

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Posted 04 October 2012 - 09:57 PM

The pre-drop looks awkwardly long... but it doesn't really bother me. Looks good.

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#4 Zem

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Posted 04 October 2012 - 10:11 PM

Looks nice but I agree with chubs about the pre-drop.


#5 Helmut

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Posted 05 October 2012 - 12:36 AM

Maybe you could make the crest a bit bigger, so the pre-drop get shorter.

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Posted 05 October 2012 - 12:38 AM

Predrop should be make a little shorter when I'm looking at Raging Bull. The drop looks really good, don't change a thing on that.

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#7 TheCodeMaster

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Posted 05 October 2012 - 01:04 PM

The predrop looks waay too long. try shortening it a gray or two.

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#8 SimpsonsJunkey24

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Posted 05 October 2012 - 01:15 PM

Apollo's Chariot has a rather long pre-drop, maybe he's going for that kind of look.


#9 CW5X

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Posted 05 October 2012 - 01:16 PM

The drop looks so smooth I wouldn't bother changing the predrop. I think it looks pretty good anyway. Your choice. Or you could have some brakes on the predrop and add some suspence...

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Posted 05 October 2012 - 01:18 PM

Looks cool and smooth i cant wait for some airhills!


#11 Old_Hag

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Posted 05 October 2012 - 06:25 PM

I shortened the pre drop and made the first half of the second hill. Things will be getting more interesting from here on out.

I know the speed looks a bit fast in the test video, but it was barely making it before and the angle might make it look a bit faster than it actually is.

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#12 SCM

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Posted 05 October 2012 - 07:24 PM

I think the camelback should be slightly steeper. Slightly steeper it's not even funny. Also, the pullin, IMO, should be a tad bit wider. Overall, looks like a good one so far!
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Posted 05 October 2012 - 07:46 PM

^ I may sound retarded, but what the heck does IMO mean? Congrats on 400 posts too.
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#14 scott

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Posted 05 October 2012 - 08:41 PM

the pre drop looks strange to me but it (such a little drop there) but for the steepness i think its ok and IMO means in my opinion coastergeek

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Posted 06 October 2012 - 11:56 AM

The steepness is good for B&M.
The predrop looks better now that it is a bit shorter. I really hope to see some creativity in this coaster, since I really like that :)

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#16 Micro Mike 21

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Posted 06 October 2012 - 02:14 PM

i went on applolos chariot this summer the pre drop looks exactly like, hope the ride looks good at the end


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Posted 06 October 2012 - 02:24 PM

I think I agree with SCM that the camel back should just be a little bit steeper but not much. Otherwise it all looks very smooth too me. It doesn't look too fast in the test video. Besides, at least it will be reliable. Also, you have a huge room there. I would say make good use of it. Maybe some diving turns or something.

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Posted 06 October 2012 - 02:55 PM

I'm going to disagree here. I think you should make the crest a little sharper and make th predrop longer.

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#19 Old_Hag

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Posted 06 October 2012 - 06:11 PM

I'm going to disagree here. I think you should make the crest a little sharper and make th predrop longer.

If I'm gonna change the predrop again I'm gonna do it towards the end of the building process. Not worth changing it 5 times now when people are going to tell me to change it back each time.

Maybe some diving turns or something.


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#20 CW5X

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Posted 06 October 2012 - 06:26 PM

Thanks for using my idea. You've done a pretty smooth job of it as well. Now all you need is cobra roll and then a triple loop into a launch section with a ridiculously large Kingda Ka top hat and your done. Just kidding but seriously, nice work. Not too much wrong here at all. I would be interested to know how strong the supports are though. If they don't shake then don't change them but they just seem rather vague underneath the crest. Otherwise, no other niggles.

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