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#21 SCM

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Posted 07 May 2017 - 08:17 AM

I would just leave a YT comment, but I don't want to make you have to double post or edit your own post for a new update. Always hated when that happened... if possible, you should straighten out your launch track. Slow down the video to 0.25 speed and the train does a little s-bend thingy. I don't think this is much of an issue since I'm sure you will have enough speed anyway, but I thought this would be good to point out. (A)

Edit: And so page 2 begins... 


Edited by SCM, 07 May 2017 - 08:17 AM.


I'm not done building yet. 

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#22 Idek2003

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Posted 08 May 2017 - 03:44 PM

Launch looks good, but it appears that the launch track should be straightened a little more. Curious, what is the propulsion mechanism, i.e. rubber band, surgical tubing?




#23 sean9782

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Posted 08 May 2017 - 06:25 PM

Launch looks good, but it appears that the launch track should be straightened a little more. Curious, what is the propulsion mechanism, i.e. rubber band, surgical tubing?

Latex tubing. I bought a black, 4 Ft coil here-
https://www.amazon.c...7EMD7E5KDEKTNQH

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#24 Idek2003

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Posted 14 May 2017 - 02:29 PM

Latex tubing. I bought a black, 4 Ft coil here-
https://www.amazon.c...7EMD7E5KDEKTNQH

Thanks, has the tubing lost any stretchiness or power since you have started using it?




#25 sean9782

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Posted 14 May 2017 - 05:12 PM

Thanks, has the tubing lost any stretchiness or power since you have started using it?


I stretch it to about 2x it's original length when launching, and I've probably launched around 100 times and it still hasn't lost it's speed. Depending on the size of your launch, you may want a size smaller than 4ft.

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#26 sean9782

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Posted 24 May 2017 - 09:58 AM

So I have another update and even though it does have pictures, there's not many. I've been moving pretty quickly through the last few elements, and this may end up being the last update before the final video. Anyways, on to the actual update.

 

 

I built another air hill exiting the turnaround (Edit: No clue why its upside down)

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And then a hill with a curved entrance and exit, plus an inclined helix.

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I finished up the helix and added a bunny hop that ended with brakes.

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All that's left now is the brakes, station, and the transfer track. Tell me any suggestions for the name, and comment any advice!


Edited by sean9782, 24 May 2017 - 09:59 AM.


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#27 Muzz135

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 04:38 AM

That looks really good! Very smooth and has a nice flow. Looking forward to the final video now :)


#28 rgarner42

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 03:31 PM

I'm very impressed by this. The shaping is great and it has a nice layout too. Looking forward to the final video. 


Edited by rgarner42, 26 May 2017 - 03:16 AM.



#29 CW5X

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Posted 25 May 2017 - 03:49 PM

I do like this. It looks like you've strung a few interesting ideas together nicely.

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#30 Inswerver

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Posted 26 May 2017 - 02:25 PM

this ios very giga esc. im very much liking it so far.



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#31 Idek2003

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Posted 01 June 2017 - 11:00 PM

Like it a lot  :)




#32 BubbleMan 32714

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Posted 08 July 2017 - 08:14 AM

This is really cool. I like your launch a lot what did you use for it if you don't mind me asking.

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#33 frank

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Posted 08 July 2017 - 04:24 PM

I like how this so far, keep it up!