Yeah so I know its been 2 weeks since I updated, but I have a big update so that redeems me, right? Right? Okay...
So about a week after I posted that update I hadn't gotten much accomplished, and I was forced to break the coaster into sections and move it up to my room. It was damaged a good bit in the process, but eventually I was able to move it back downstairs and reassemble it. Two days later my mom tripped on it and completely destroyed the exit of the first hill and entrance to the I-305 turn. After that, my options were essentially:
a- Try and rebuild the destroyed section and salvage the coaster
b- Start over and use some of the untouched sections
c- Cancel (Another) Project
I decided on B, rebuilt the first hill with better supports, built a stronger base, and started an overbank in place of the I-305 turn.
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The first hill is a bit flat at the crest, but I like the look of it.
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I also made the exit of the first hill bank and turn to the right a bit...
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Before banking to left and heading into an overbanked turn.
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A picture of the overbank:
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The shaping is still a bit rough...
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Next, I plan to lead the overbank under the transition between the first two elements. (Hard to explain)
Tell me what you think of the new layout! Thanks for reading, all comments/feedback is appreciated!