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[IonZer0]

Hey guys, I'm back from the grave!

So, as summer fast approaches, I've been working on something...
NOTES:

1: The last picture has more track to support connections, and the possible gear location.

2: Quick question, should I extend the top of the drop?

PICTURES, YAY!

Overhead view




Reverse sort of POV



The drop in place.

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

Looks good! Banking and shaping look pretty spot-on. I think where you have the gear is a good location for it, but you should start the crest immediately before it. Glad to see you're building again!

[IonZer0]

@RCF919: Wow! Means a ton to be complemented from an esteemed builder like yourself! Thanks, and will do!

Track and 6 car train are now on!

[SCM]

Nothing to complain about, looks really good! What kind of coaster will this be, or do we have to wait to know that?

[Witting]

Looks epic and what kind of coaster are you looking for¿

[crazyracer]

pretty cool , different , but I like it now what type of coaster are you looking of like Witting said. Also a six car train would look awesome.

[IonZer0]

@Witting: I'm actually undecided about that. I'm leaning towards a hyper, but a looper would be fine too.

@crazyracer: Thanks! And six cars is what I'm planning, unless it turns out to be too heavy.

Expect an update this weekend guys.

Tell me what sort of coaster you want, too!
I have a Geometry exam on Wednesday, and Science on Thursday. I have some crazy math teacher who speaks extremely broken English, and gives us a ton of work, so she'll cut back after the exam. Expect updates on about a weekly basis, till summer.

[IonZer0]

DP, but here goes. Which do you guys like better? They're just rough sketches, and can be tweaked as needed, but which drop do you guys prefer?

Option A


Option B

[Jumpge]

I'm liking option B at the moment. I think the flow of the heart lining looks awesome.
I am confident you can pull this style drop off with smooth shaping.

[IonZer0]

Alright, with Jumpge's affirmation, I think I'll do option B, unless anyone can give me a strong counterpoint for option A before Friday. I'll work on the lift spine until then.

All these expert builders complementing me... ~=v=~

Edited by IonZer0, 13 May 2013 - 08:57 PM.

[CCreator12]

I agree with jumpge, option b looks a lot better to me

[crazyracer]

I also agree with jumpge about option b. It looks a lot better and easier to shape and actually get a good shape
because of where the heart lining is like he said.

[Witting]

i also think option B would be the best but don't have the end of the drop on a 90° angle of the lift to mook it look more twisty.
i would try tyo make a own style looper .

[IonZer0]

Sorry guys, just a verbal update.

Anyways, the crest and drop are done. The lift is about halfway done, and the secret element is coming along nicely. Oops, I mentioned it!

Pictures next time, I promise!

[IOAgeek]

K looks and sounds great so far just smooth on the drop and make the next picture update soon too, keep it up dude!

[IonZer0]

Update 2:
Hey, guys! As promised, I have pictures! Anyways, the crest is complete, as is the drop.

Note 1: The rough scaffolding you see at the end of the ride is a sketch of the high speed air hill that goes before an over-bank that veers left, away from the lift, and goes back toward the base of the lift

Note 2: Hmm, I wonder why I made the lift segment so short? Could this have something to do with the secret element?

Note 3: I need names. I'm thinking it will be a terrain coaster, maybe with a medival theme, and the name could be dragon-ish, like Xlynthian (pronounced: ex-lin-thee-an)
But I am also open to suggestions for names, themes, etc.





Please comment! I need you guys' input!

Edited by IonZer0, 27 May 2013 - 11:14 AM.

[timtimlaz]

Could there possibly be a launch? I think the bottom of the drop(the turn) could use some more banking. That will make it look so much better. Keep it up!

[Jumpge]

That looks really cool! My only concern is that a hill that height is bound to lose speed really quickly. I like the idea of the high-speed element, but I think you should go a little higher if anything.
As for name ideas, I'm not too good at those.

[IonZer0]

Sorry guys, no update this weekend, I had a project all week and I had a Busch Gardens field trip on Saturday. Gotta get going on a four page math packet due tomorrow, so I promise a picture update by, if not before, next weekend!

P.S.: Does anybody know why the prediction of the orbit of mercury is more accurate with hyperbolic geometry instead of euclidean geometry?

Edited by IonZer0, 02 June 2013 - 10:40 AM.

[IonZer0]

Sorry for breaking my promise guys. School took a turn for the worse, as I bombed two big tests in a row, and I got into huge trouble with my parents. Anyways, after a Busch Gardens trip yesterday, building will resume as scheduled starting today.