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Started by Antinos , Jan 14 2006 09:48 PM

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#1 Antinos

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Posted 14 January 2006 - 09:48 PM

Chaos vs. Twisted Dreams
Building:
The Big Boom

A coaster designed by Japanese firm Meisho. The Big Boom features a very steep drop, a giant camel back, and a vertical loop. It is painted blue with white supports.

Time limit:
3 weeks starting Saturday, January 21. You may start planning now.

Pictures:
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#2 TwistedDreams

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Posted 14 January 2006 - 10:13 PM

kick A, i'm planning right now, r u the only judge, and what is the grading criteria?
good coaster for this to i just organized all my piesces so i can build fast now.
also, are we allowed to post pics before were done? just so we can get second views on our coaster?
thanks
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#3 NitroRyder33

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Posted 14 January 2006 - 10:25 PM

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#4 TwistedDreams

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Posted 14 January 2006 - 10:39 PM

^not what i meant, of OUR coater, so we can get different opinions on them, but i see how it was a confusing post...

#5 coastergeekrtc

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Posted 14 January 2006 - 10:53 PM

That was probably to help you, the pics are a little confussing.

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#6 TwistedDreams

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Posted 14 January 2006 - 11:00 PM

i've already been on thier site, and emailed them, i've seen that pic, but that didn't answer my question.
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Posted 14 January 2006 - 11:45 PM

Your allowed to post one picture when its finished to make sure its right. Otherwise, no construction pictures allowed.

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#8 Antinos

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Posted 15 January 2006 - 01:01 PM

^Exactly. Also, The same judges will judge on how realistic your coaster is(supports, color, etc) unless a judge doesn't want to judge anymore.

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Posted 15 January 2006 - 01:05 PM

Color? I doubt anyone wants to paint.

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#10 CP-ephY

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Posted 15 January 2006 - 04:00 PM

He doesn't mean paint the coaster genious...he means the color of the rods and connectors you use to build it...

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Posted 15 January 2006 - 04:36 PM

I get what he means, like if you are using yellow rods and grey rods on the same thing, it doesn't look as appealing. Good luck to the both of you!

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#12 Antinos

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Posted 15 January 2006 - 09:08 PM

Also using blue tubing and grey rods and connectors for the supports.

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#13 Chaos

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Posted 18 January 2006 - 02:14 AM

Can we paint it if we want to?

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#14 Antinos

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Posted 18 January 2006 - 08:52 AM

Go ahead. I don't care. Its your model...

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#15 TwistedDreams

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Posted 18 January 2006 - 11:04 AM

uh oh...
i might be intouble now...

#16 TwistedDreams

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 05:13 PM

DING DING DING!!!!
i'm off!:)

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 07:35 PM

^What do you mean?

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#18 TwistedDreams

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 07:51 PM

"And thier OFF!"
you know, like in the races?
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#19 Antinos

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 09:45 PM

lol. Good luck to both of you...


...and may the best man win!

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#20 TwistedDreams

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Posted 23 January 2006 - 11:15 AM

Well, i'm done with the lift, and trying to get the hill as big as possible, i;m buying trains soon, so i will complete more when they arrive.
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