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[Adam_Deux]

Ok, I'm planning a helix for Ash's Chariot, and I don't know what kind of supports would be best for.

Should I just build a big square and then put the track in accordingly? What do you guys suggest? I want this to look good.

[ssfan313]

it might be a good idea to do triange supports leading away from the track to give it outward support, that should be nice and sturdy.

[Antinos]

Do four box supports sticking straight up. Then connect them all somehow. The support structure should look like a wierd octagon. Then start adding track. Helixes aren't that hard to make but its a pain supporting them. Good luck.

[ssfan313]

^Actually when I think about it, box supports would probably be better because they have more strength. Just be sure to add support on the outside. I may do a tutorial on a helix one of these days.

[Adam_Deux]

Well, triangles are the strongest shapes e-var.

But yeah, rollerdude, that's what I was supposing earlier.

[Antinos]

Yeah. Do the batter bracing like SSFan said though.

[Adam_Deux]

Word. Strong as possible. I want this to just use the one lift, but run for a considerable amount of time. Sorta like Urgency I suppose, if it had one lift. Too lazy to check.

[sixflagsfreak56]

Triangle supports would be best. They need to be frequent too.