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[wyomingman]

Hi guys,
I'm back from the dead. I've been pretty busy with stuff.
I have a new roller coaster here, and I think you guys will like it (hopefully)
Here are some pics:














I'd LOVE to have some tips in on anything, but especially the loop.

Thanks!
wyomingman
(noah smith)

[soggyhotdoggg]

Not a bad start! As for shaping, first fix your crest so that it's straight and not banking any or else you'll have tons of lift problems. And for the over bank, there's a couple sharp spots, and it's a little under supported. It's a little hard to tell how well you shaped your loop, but it looks like it a bit strange. You did a great job on the drop, I like the layout so far!

[wyomingman]

Not a bad start! As for shaping, first fix your crest so that it's straight and not banking any or else you'll have tons of lift problems. And for the over bank, there's a couple sharp spots, and it's a little under supported. It's a little hard to tell how well you shaped your loop, but it looks like it a bit strange. You did a great job on the drop, I like the layout so far!

Thanks! Yeah, I'm working on that crest part, bothered me a bit. I may add a few more supports to the overbank, and yes, the loop is pretty strange and much shaping work remains to be done to it.
Do you guys have any suggestions on the tube placements on my loop? I'm pretty new to tubes so I haven't had much experience.

[wyomingman]

Oh yeah, here's the test video:

[SCM]

I think you have a great start to this. Sucks VV has to have so much speed loss, though.

[wyomingman]

I think you have a great start to this. Sucks VV has to have so much speed loss, though.

Thanks! And yes, it has quite a bit of speed loss, but I can make do (I think)

UPDATE TIME

So, it is coming along pretty well!
A few shaping/support issues but other then that its going well!
A few pics:











A little video (click on it):



Any tips? Thanks

wyomingman
(noah smith)

Edited by wyomingman, 26 May 2014 - 12:42 PM.

[Batwing]

Looks great! Reminds me of Expedition Geforce slightly, just without the loop.

As strange as it may sound, it might be best to reduce the number of cars slightly, since more cars = more weight, which can lead to stress and warping of the track, which will further reduce your speed. I get the best speed efficiency with less than four cars. Trial each car on its own to see how well it works, then compose a train from a few of your best cars. You might also want to support a little more?

Anyway, can't wait to see where this is going

[wyomingman]

As strange as it may sound, it might be best to reduce the number of cars slightly, since more cars = more weight, which can lead to stress and warping of the track, which will further reduce your speed. I get the best speed efficiency with less than four cars. Trial each car on its own to see how well it works, then compose a train from a few of your best cars. You might also want to support a little more?

Anyway, can't wait to see where this is going

I've tried it a few times and unfortunately, with four or less cars, it cannot even make it over the first over bank.
I will probably keep experimenting though.
Thanks!
ALSO:
Update coming soon!