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[DKCF]

No comments? Fine. I'll just update here.

I'm replacing the inside top hat with a dive loop, which is currently being made. I'll have pics of it either later today or tomorrow. The second loop and second sidewinder will remain in the final layout. I'm also thinking of replacing the over-banked turns with a corkscrew or two.

[Jumpge]

I think the shaping on the loop looks better now. It's good enough that you can move on if you'd like to.

I'm looking forwards to seeing the dive loop with your shaping applied to it!

[tornado96]

Looking good! I reckon if you made the loop a white rod wider it would be perfect shaping. Havnt seen this style of vv for a while. Well done so far!

[DKCF]

Update:

I finished the dive loop. It looks kind of weird, but that doesn't matter for me.

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What do you guys think? Is there anything I should make better?

Please comment!

[Muzz135]

Very nice but it isn't a dive loop as the twist goes the wrong way. Keep building!

[CAMGUSTA89]

I think you should pull the Half-Loop on the dive loop in more towards the other track

[DKCF]

Update:

I finished the second loop. I took my time on building it.

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I had to temporary remove a section of the first loop to get these pics.

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Depending on the train's speed, I might have to replace the second sidewinder with something else.

What do you think?

Please comment!!!

[Kumba2013]

It looks great where did you get that red VV track I've never seen it before anyway this is a great coaster so far keep it up!

[CW5X]

This reminds me of a coaster I made on Thrillville a very long time ago, but in a good way. I liked what I created in the same way that I like your creation right now. The train makes it over with good pace and it looks pretty smooth to me.

[SCM]

^^I think he got the red track from the Double Dare Dueling set. I'm pretty sure that's the only set that has red track, which is kind of sad because red track looks really good.

The speed on this thing is so smooth, I really like that! Everything is perfect right now.
Edit: v Oops I forgot all about that set, haha.

Edited by SCM, 12 July 2013 - 07:23 AM.

[soggyhotdoggg]

I'm pretty sure that's the only set that has red track, which is kind of sad because red track looks really good.

The rocket boost coaster has red track also. Red track appears to be tougher to put a connector on the crossties but I'm not sure why but it does look really good. As for the coaster, this is looking pretty good! Keep it up!

[DKCF]

Thanks for the comments guys!!! I'll just do a small update here.

I'm replacing the second sidewinder with something else that'll be followed by the brake run into the station, but I'm currently deciding on how I want the coaster to end. I might not possibly make another update until August, since I'll be on vacation in Las Vegas in the end of this month. That's all I have to say.

Edited by DKCF, 25 July 2013 - 10:30 AM.

[Rollerfreak987]

Your electrical outlet is upside down. Anyways, for taking a break from K'nex, I'd say it looks pretty darn good!

I got the giggles too when the train flew off the track

[DKCF]

Update:

I don't know how it happened, but earlier this week, the train magically got faster, so I decided to continue building.

I decided on building a turnaround section under the main drop, which is then followed by the brake run into the station.

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The turnaround is not fully supported yet, and I will do that at a later time. I will now take a break from building, as I'll be on vacation in Las Vegas next week, and I don't want to build while packing for the trip.

Please comment!

[KBP2000]

wow, Looks good!!

KBP

[Jumpge]

That looks great! Also, random speed is incredible when building a coaster!

[CW5X]

This is turning into a very nice VV ride here. The turnaround is very smooth even without some supports.

[IOAgeek]

Looks great so far maybe an extra inversion in your coaster like a corkscrew if you have the pieces and room left, your choice though.

[DKCF]

Small update:

The turnaround to the brake run is now fully supported.

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For fun, I added an empty soda can as a head chopper.


The clearance between the can and the train.


Right now, I need to find the other curved track pieces I have, since I can't find them yet. When I do, I'll complete the track and post another update.

Please comment!

[Turtle Man 24]

Nice headchopper! Also, nice little coaster you have there! Hope to see more like this from you!