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[Rollerfreak987]

Hey all, a couple of weeks ago I developed a new (not sure if it's been used before) strengthener for SS track.
The needed part are:
Tan or orange 45* connectors.
Flexi rods.
X-ties.
Half moons.
And ladders which are optional.

Ok, so here's a pic with the strengtheners being used on a coaster:



Now to the actual tutorial.
First make the section of track where you'd like the strengtheners to be placed. i used a relatively short track section, because my tutorial is based on repetition.


Next add the 45* connectors to the outer flexi rods, like this:





Then add flexi rods to the inside of the 45* connector: (stagger them for the best results, and ladders can be used to connect these together.)




Then add the half moon color of your choice:



Then add flexies to the half moon openings. (Again, ladders can be used, or like on Sniper, they can be left out)



An up-close view of the strengtheners:


As you can see in this pic it can be easily bent, but I'd suggest putting your track in place before you ad the strengtheners for the best shaping and results.

[Witting]

looks awesome but i will never use because it's a flexie eater

[DDRman732865]

looks awesome but i will never use because it's a flexie eater

When your collection is big enough, you always have way more flexis than necessary.

Your spine is sort of a hybrid of what exists. It's cool, and it looks effective.

[MrRemcoStyle]

Its looks very strong, nice anyway

[ForgotToGrowUp]

Nice, looks like it would be easier to start with the outside flexis on the half moons and then connect them to the 45 degree connectors.