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[amagzi24]

Ok guys! This is the final update! Wow, this took too long to build...Anyway, CG, I did my best to fix the color coding. The immelmann is completely yellow ties because that's just how I made it for some reason (dont remember why) all other x-ties are green, and there are only a few yellow flexis that I couldnt replace. So, I decided to just finish the layout with a slight pop of airtime and a turnaround. I know, I know, the turn isn't supported at all. I didn't feel like it had to be because it honestly doesn't shake at all, since the car is so slow there. If it bothers any of you, fine, I'll support it. I needed a small lift to allow the car to latch onto the main lift properly. The push-pieces on the chain are there because the chain doesn't go far enough, and I can't make it any farther due to the turning drop. I tried Helmer's idea, but it got jammed too much the way I had it set up. I just decided to go with a simple station design. Regardless of the various problems, it works! In addition, I will hopefully not be naming this coaster X5. Please, please, please leave a suggestion or two (no jokes please), and I will create a poll for the name if I get enough suggestions.

PICTURE TIME!













Added another vertical support




I want to make a tunnel around the lift hill, which is what the extra surroundings are for.


















The immelmann's pullout looks a little funky here. I'll fix that.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW3oxbEwEfw
Comment away!

Edited by amagzi24, 05 March 2013 - 10:29 PM.

[Micro Mike 21]

You are right, the pullout after the immelman looks pretty bumpy, just fix that and you will be good! Also, I have to say, this is AMAZING for your first ride! Me gusta! :D:D

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

This is your first coaster? Wow! You're already getting some good shaping down, and a creative layout. Great job on this, looking forward to the final video and future rides!

[KBP2000]

cool! i've seen your video on youtube!

[CW5X]

You sir, have a very nice first coaster. Although if you want to retain perhaps a little more speed you can stop the track from flexing a lot in high g areas by adding various types of spine (if that's what it's called) that can take stress off some of the supports, if you have the pieces of course. That sort of thing is helping me a lot right now in my first attempt at tube supports. But what you have for a first coaster is very impressive.

[amagzi24]

Well, it's a wrap! I've finished the video and entered it in the database. Thanks to everyone for the help!

[Rollerfreak987]

I really liked the final video! Posting a link may stimulate more comments, though.
I'm really looking forward to your next coaster!

[amagzi24]

Ok, here is the video Shadow Force Final Music Video - YouTube and
here is the database entry. Shadow Force - SSCoasters Rides Database

[Helmut]

That's a pretty cool lay-out you have there! Looks like you had fun building it.