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[kevcoast]

So I have put on hold on first coaster that i have started as i did not like the hill anymore and speed was to big of an issue. So i've started a new coaster and i am using tube supports (which i think look cool) but i am having some issues on how to connect the tubes to the track. Here is a pic of what i did just looking at it but i need better ideas for connecting to the track

[Connector1o1]

What you have looks pretty nice so far. The best way of connecting a tube to track is whatever works, there are several differant methods to use. I use ball joints to connect to each side of the "V" support and to each side of the track. However do whatever you like. That last tube also concerns me, it doesn't seem to match up with the angle of the lift, you might want to revise that. Besides that it looks really good!

[kevcoast]

What you have looks pretty nice so far. The best way of connecting a tube to track is whatever works, there are several differant methods to use. I use ball joints to connect to each side of the "V" support and to each side of the track. However do whatever you like. That last tube also concerns me, it doesn't seem to match up with the angle of the lift, you might want to revise that. Besides that it looks really good!

ha, yeah i was thinking it might just be a little too high... plus i dont know how to do the top crest either... i am trying to look others but i cant get a good idea... if you know of any pictures of examples please shoot them over

[kevcoast]

I still can't figure out how to connect the top. I took 1 Greg off that last and I think its good now. But how do I connect the freaking top lol

[-i!Koozie!i-]

^I would recommend looking at other tube supported coasters to get a good idea.

[LaMbChOpZ]

I suggest creating a frame or outline that you can have with you while building the crest, or you could build a frame off of the tube supports and flexi's. This will also let you better see what your crest will look like without having to build it and hope that it works. Once you have a frame or outline of the crest, then you go in and fill with x-ties and tubing. Just remember that if you build a frame/guide, that the actual crest will be larger and thus a bit less sharp of a curve because of the added length to the radius of the curve from the x-ties. I built a frame for my attempt at building Skyrush over a year ago. I'm almost certain I have photos of the frame in the beginning if you want to look at those to get a better idea at what I'm saying.

[Britfag]

Here's a few tutorials for supporting and track strength: Tube Support Tutorial / Track enhancement / Support

Here's a few threads on Speed O' Fear:

Back in Time / Original Build Thread / Video

[Coasterman345]

Your tubes look a little weak, try adding more rods on them. (The 3D connector should have no open slots) I took a few pics for you since I haven't taken my roller coaster completely down yet. You may also wish to have a spine, it will make it easier to connector to the tubes on the lift.

Reference pictures, don't copy piece for piece as they may not work for you.

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