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[JohnnyUpsidedown]

Getting to work on my latest model creation. Decided to do a Superman model.
Hope to get it up and running over the weekend.
Will update with a few photos as I build and then photos and video when its done.
This will not be an exact replica but the general layout is the main goal.
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[JohnnyUpsidedown]

Moving along, getting a rough idea as to the layout and the fit on the bases. So far I think I have the layout figured out, just need to build it.
Will be using a custom flying train that I created for the ride, photo below.

[IonZer0]

My only advice is to make the pullin to the pretzel loop more gradual, and to make the overbank sharper.

[CW5X]

That train looks great. I'm really impressed with how it looks. The track needs a little altering as IonZer0 pointed out but I know it's far from finished so keep up the great work so far.

[pkiknex25]

Looks great so far, Johnny! Nice to see some CD work again.

[JohnnyUpsidedown]

So work continues on Superman. Last photo for today as my fingers are starting to get tired. Will have more tomorrow and probably have it done too. The rest of the ride is just a few turns. Overall the layout and shaping are coming along pretty good. Had to go larger on my base as the ride just gets bigger as I build it. So here it is railed through the pretzel and so far it makes the course which is the hard part besides getting a good shape to everything. CD is a little different to build with then Knex. Anyway, look for more tomorrow.

The trains are something I created and have a decent flying train look to them.
Glad you guys/girls are enjoying some CD goodness...

[CW5X]

I really like the look of this so far and all the little details you're adding in. If only k'nex speed loss was that good...

[JohnnyUpsidedown]

Was wondering have any of you added a bunch of weight to your train. Like filling it with clay. More weight does not go faster but my thought is the heavier train may cause more downward pressure on the wheels witch might cause more friction, resulting in more loss of speed per foot of track. The coolest part of CD is the close to realistic loss in speed making them operate more like a real coaster does. Sometimes i wish CD had a little less loss of speed as it can limit size and shape of the ride you can build. You can build awesome stuff but if you can not get back to the lift it can be a problem. .

[JohnnyUpsidedown]

Work continues on Superman. Got some more done last night on the coaster. Added more rails, a turn, station and brake run areas. Hopefully it will make the complete layout as I just never know if they will work until the last piece goes in. Should have it done later today.
Latest progress..

[JohnnyUpsidedown]

Final look before its in operation. Everything seems to fit and runs pretty good so far with just a little bit left to do. Video and photos of the finished model will be later today as I have to wait for more light in the room to shoot video.
Last look at Superman..

[JayketheKid]

That looks awesome. I wish I could get my hands on some cd to build a decent sized coaster.

[JohnnyUpsidedown]

Superman Ultimate Flight is now open!
The ride has turned out pretty good, runs good and looks pretty close to the original layout at several of the Six Flags Parks.

Click Here For Photos & Videos

Here is Superman...


And it came out pretty close to the desired shape...





Long Video can be found here.... Its a Quick time video
http://www.johnnyups...os/fc10long.m4v

[pǝʇɹǝʌuı]

Looks great, Johnny! Glad to see you on these forums after the CD forums got shut down. TBH I'm surprised you never did superman before considering how many models you've created.

[G Force]

Looks really nice and accurate. Are you going to add a station or surroundings?

[IOAgeek]

Wow awesome job, welcome to SSC your probably one of the best CD builders and most dedicated just saying. You should build a coaster out of knex sometime too.

[JohnnyUpsidedown]

Thanks guys. Answer a couple questions. Never liked to do reproductions of rides. But batman backward came out so good i decided to do superman. I want to try doing the scorcher next but not sure i can get it back on the lift due to poor performance of the sitdown trains.

As for theme work. Once i get into a larger place with a room for building I will bb getting trees and all that stuff. Plus it costs a bunch.

Building with knex. One i am the CD master. Two if i built with knex i would do only wooden coasters and would only want brown pieces to work with. You guys build some amazing looking wooden structures That look like the real thing.

So onto my next model. Have been looking at either vortex at carwinds or california great adventure as a warm up. Then try the scorcher. Or may try a flooless like batman at SFNE.

I want to do a bunch of recreations as they are kind of fun and a challange.

[-i!Koozie!i-]

You should build Superman at SFFT or Poltergeist, I am positive you could pull that off!

Edited by -i!Koozie!i-, 21 May 2015 - 08:57 AM.

[JayketheKid]

You know, it's crazy but you should attempt Fury 325!

[pǝʇɹǝʌuı]

One i am the CD master.

Haha can't argue with that. Can't wait to see some more recreations! I would love to see you take on something big like Raptor or Riddlers or something but I don't know if you have enough space.