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[Bassboost93]

Hey Guys,i`ve build this whole weekend on my new coaster called: Supersonic,it was inspired by Tomisdabomb02 Air Strike.It Its my second custom Rollercoaster. This coaster Got 1 Immelman and 1 Corkscrew the coaster using only tubesupports at the Immelman. This coaster is not very big or something its a small one with a tire drive!.Video coming as fast as i can. The station is not done yet and im waiting for my second SS set that im getting on Thursday ( 12-12-13 ). So i have 4 trains on that coaster and 4 trains for the video!.Hope u like it!.








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Edited by Bassboost93, 08 December 2013 - 02:33 PM.

[TheCodeMaster]

Needs way more supports, sharp spots at the end of the drop and immelman.

[Gromit15]

I don't want to burst your bubble, but I would try to smoothen out the track a little more, and on he speed turn, try to use grey rods! Also, no offense to Tom, but he only had one outstanding coaster, (air strike) and would not be a very good role model. I'm not judging, but I would suggest to smoothen it up, and use box supports because this is your second coaster! To be honest, I used tubes on my first coaster, Power Of The Beast, and it was Alright, but I would have done better with box supports, and I had 8 screaming serpents, and 3 RR. So,'just make it smoother, wait for more parts, and build it YOUR way! Good luck on this project!

-G12

[Rollerfreak987]

People focus too much on shaping (especially when it's one of your first coasters)

I actually really like it. I do think its a bit too ambitious as far as height but it looks really cool!

[Bassboost93]

I don't want to burst your bubble, but I would try to smoothen out the track a little more, and on he speed turn, try to use grey rods! Also, no offense to Tom, but he only had one outstanding coaster, (air strike) and would not be a very good role model. I'm not judging, but I would suggest to smoothen it up, and use box supports because this is your second coaster! To be honest, I used tubes on my first coaster, Power Of The Beast, and it was Alright, but I would have done better with box supports, and I had 8 screaming serpents, and 3 RR. So,'just make it smoother, wait for more parts, and build it YOUR way! Good luck on this project!

-G12

Thanks! but how do i smooth the track i still dont know how. can you tell me?

Needs way more supports, sharp spots at the end of the drop and immelman.

People focus too much on shaping (especially when it's one of your first coasters)

I actually really like it. I do think its a bit too ambitious as far as height but it looks really cool!

hanks but can u tell me how to shape te track?.

[~stεεlspectrum~]

To smooth out your track, you need to go through the entire coaster and wiggle the X-ties back and forth until the track gets smoother. Sometimes they will even "pop" into place when you adjust them - you'll figure it out.
You also need to look for parts of the track that are really sharp, or un-smooth. I've circled two of them:




Smoothing your track is one of the most important skills in building Knex coasters. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be doing it on every ride you build!

[Bassboost93]

To smooth out your track, you need to go through the entire coaster and wiggle the X-ties back and forth until the track gets smoother. Sometimes they will even "pop" into place when you adjust them - you'll figure it out.
You also need to look for parts of the track that are really sharp, or un-smooth. I've circled two of them:




Smoothing your track is one of the most important skills in building Knex coasters. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be doing it on every ride you build!

Thanks i will follow those step!

[-=Zach=-]

I'm confused. Which immelman are you using? The one with the blue tubing looks good, and the one with the purple tubing has some sharp spots like ^^ said. Also, in the sweet shot of the turn, there is middle tubing and the shaping is great, yet in every other shot, there is not middle tubing and the shaping is not the same. Here is a tip for inversions: you want to have supports until the vertical point in the element. Here is and example:


Other than that, I really like it. very good for an early ride!

[ForgotToGrowUp]

the pull out at the bottom of the drop is WAY to abrupt. It's going to kill your speed, if it were a real ride it would kill people. I'm not one to nit-pick shaping, especially for one of your first builds but this is one of the most important things you have to learn. That is the fastest your train will be goin on the entire circuit and the transitions should be gradual. The track is going from near vertical to up hill in the span of 2 grey rods / 5 crossties. It should be more like 6 - 8 grey rods and 30 cross ties. Start the pull out about 1/2 down the drop and make the bottom of it as long as you can.

Also, looks like the chain is going to have alot of drag on the red rods. it is passing over. That is going to tax your motor and make the chain jerk. You would be better off letting it droop. If you want to support it, put wheels or at least spacers on the rods so it does not create as much friction.

[Bassboost93]

the pull out at the bottom of the drop is WAY to abrupt. It's going to kill your speed, if it were a real ride it would kill people. I'm not one to nit-pick shaping, especially for one of your first builds but this is one of the most important things you have to learn. That is the fastest your train will be goin on the entire circuit and the transitions should be gradual. The track is going from near vertical to up hill in the span of 2 grey rods / 5 crossties. It should be more like 6 - 8 grey rods and 30 cross ties. Start the pull out about 1/2 down the drop and make the bottom of it as long as you can.

Also, looks like the chain is going to have alot of drag on the red rods. it is passing over. That is going to tax your motor and make the chain jerk. You would be better off letting it droop. If you want to support it, put wheels or at least spacers on the rods so it does not create as much friction.

oh thanks for that reaction i will follow these.!

[Bassboost93]

I just got my new SS set today!

[Bassboost93]

I finally finish the whole coaster and video! hope u enjoy! Supersonic - YouTube

Edited by Bassboost93, 17 December 2013 - 07:37 AM.

[Batwing]

Nice work! Adding more crossties has really made a noticeable improvement to your shaping, which now looks great. I'm liking your layout too!
The most significant problem I noticed was the shaking...which isn't necessarily your fault! Can you build your next coaster on carpet so there's more friction? If not, remember to connect track supports to the main support body (basically, connect your turn support to the lift )...what are you planning on next?

[Bassboost93]

Nice work! Adding more crossties has really made a noticeable improvement to your shaping, which now looks great. I'm liking your layout too!
The most significant problem I noticed was the shaking...which isn't necessarily your fault! Can you build your next coaster on carpet so there's more friction? If not, remember to connect track supports to the main support body (basically, connect your turn support to the lift )...what are you planning on next?

uhm im not sure but i think im gonna try to make a inverted coaster.