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[SCM]

The structure for the loop seems really nice. The only thing is that the pullout is small, but it is shaped quite well. Your transition of greys to flexis is well done. BTW, that's a cute little door in the background.

[timtimlaz]

Does anyone know how to make the transition from the greys to the flexis smoother? As you can see there is a sharp spot where it is know. Sorry that you have to turn your head sideways.

[IonZer0]

Add a grey in the middle hole, and more as needed.

[SCM]

^Yes, and another tip: have track to support connections RIGHT where the grey rod ends, this will keep the track in shape.

[timtimlaz]

Add a grey in the middle hole, and more as needed.

Thanks! I used it!

^Yes, and another tip: have track to support connections RIGHT where the grey rod ends, this will keep the track in shape.

Thanks! I used that too!

I finished the loop. Now should I do a dive loop or a immelman?








Please comment your opinions!

Edited by timtimlaz, 25 May 2013 - 04:34 PM.

[Cardsandcoasters]

The loop looks great! So much better than your first try haha. I only worry that the pullout is too tight..

[timtimlaz]

The loop looks great! So much better than your first try haha. I only worry that the pullout is too tight..

I am still working on that.. Just tweaking some things trying to make it look smoother and better.

So Immelman or Dive Loop?

[Witting]

i would go for a dive loop but maybe lower the pullout by 1 little white i think that will make it look better.

[IonZer0]

Dive loop definitely.

[mitch]

I would go for a dive loop, just make sure that the loop and dive loop are spaced apart.

[Jumpge]

The pullout might be a little tight, but I think that's the best shaping that you've gotten on the loop. It looks really good!

[timtimlaz]

Good enough? I am going to smooth it out. I know I'm a slow builder.....





And yes I have a mattress as a door...

[SCM]

(What's that coaster in the background? [3rd picture, by the storage bins]) Yes, that is good enough. Looking good! There aren't any straight or sharp spots on it or anything, and you're still going to smooth it out, so there's nothing to worry about there. Off topic but, something about the mattress as the door- and your room in general- is just strangely familiar, like I've read about it somewhere before...

[timtimlaz]

As I said in TLT I got 2-3 thousand pieces for 20 bucks..pics:




Now onto the coaster. I added a highspeed turn after the loop. I also started the elevator lift. Right now its in a rough draft state.. If anyone knows of a coaster that has one please do not hesitate to show it to me. Now onto pictures:





The turn is almost done now. Those were some older pictures...
So I'm pretty sure that's all up to date now. Please comment!

[timtimlaz]

Update!

I redid the elevator lift.



Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWErvKqoCDc&feature=youtu.be

Watch in HD!

Please comment and have a good day!

[MuddyFingers12]

Awsome! If you can get the lift to work, your coaster will probebly be one of the top contenders (even though, I haven't seen any other new ways to the top coasters...) Have a nice day building!

[KBP2000]

it shakes a little bit, but it looks very good!

[timtimlaz]

Update!

I am having problems with the lift. Sometimes it just falls for no reason(as you will see in the video)! I am thinking of making a launch and tearing down the elevator lift. I finished the turn and not sure what to do after it. I might just make a another turn the other way and after that into a inclined brake run because I'm losing interest in this coaster. Pics and a video:

Overview

The exit on the turn

The whole turn

The lift


The video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bufSkWnSTzo&feature=youtu.be

[SCM]

Maybe the elevator lift would work if you added something that would stop the right side of the carriage so that only the left side goes up some and then the incline would cause the train to go through the curve, possibly without the spinny thing at the top? So I like the banking on that turn.