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[matthijskm]

Hello people,
It's vacation (for me) again. Enough free time to do something with my k'nex again.
This time somewhat larger than my previous coasters.
Anyways, i made a start this weekend.
Could you give me any further tips? Since i'm not very experienced.
And tips on shaping?

Ragnarok - inspired by intamin coasters.



First Drop




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-Matthijs

[SCM]

Cool coaster so far! Does the name mean anything? Well, here's some shaping tips, even though your shaping is really good already: Using ladders on the track is OK, but then there's slightly awkward gaps in the track... not too big of a deal, though. Some of the pullouts should also have start of more gradual and then end sharper. Also, I could be wrong but the drop might look better if it's banked more. Other tips: more track to support connections might help if you have the pieces to do so. Overall shaping tip: build the track for something, and once you have your desired shape, you could add more connections. Really, though, Also, banking should be done at a rate that will be gradual and will look fitting. I hope these tips help.

[MuddyFingers12]

^^ What he said. And if you don't now, the "ladders" are the brown connectors connecting the flexis. I would stager my flexis and put some tubing through the middle whole for support. Other than that, it look great

[CW5X]

The last valley looks perhaps a bit sharp but apart from that, the rest has been said. A solid layout so far.

[Micronex]

http://i1229.photobu...zpsdf38087e.jpg
I love that picture! It looks really smooth - the only thing I can criticize is the ladders.

Perhaps on a coaster to come you should try something without them - and focus on layering flexi-rods. There's a lot of really good tutorials on it
Looking forward to seeing more of this, it's brilliant.

[KBP2000]

^agree...

but looking good so far!!!

KBP