127 replies to this topic

[coasterguy]

construction paper is good but only if it is going to be a

straight tunnel. the best thing i can think of to cover it with would be garbage bags,

but i know you dont want to use them. if you want it to be dark you can use black

garbage bags, but thats the best i can think of.

[Westside7th]

I think I might try grocery store paper bags. Anyway,

I just added a little decor to the station in terms of flexi rods. I am in the process of

sorting the peices.

[nitro9003]

You can use dark paint.

[Westside7th]

Well, I finally got around to finishin the tunnel. I used

some thin, dark cardboard for most of it and then paper grocery store bags for the

rest. It looks really messy with tape everywhere because it was really difficult

building around connectors and rods sticking out. It is pretty dark, though. I am going

to take pics right now. Hope full they will be up soon!

[Westside7th]

Currently, the press comittee for Banshee are having

trouble getting the exclusive ride photos of Banshee.
"We are

experiencing some technical difficulties" Westisde7th has told us, "the

problem has been discovered and we are working hard to fix it. Our camera just need

a few hours to charge their batteries before we can continue with the photo shoot.

The ride will still open today as scheduled, probably around 7:00 Eastern

time."
Westside7th also told us that he is looking into the purchase of a

wireless webcamera so the public can see what it is like to ride Banshee first person.

So folks, stay tuned for the release of the world's first K'NEX stand-up

coaster, Banshee!

[Westside7th]

Westside7th is proud to announce that Banshee will

be opening to the public in less than 30 minutes!

[Westside7th]

Banshee is finally here! I ahve 55 pics

for your enjoyment! Scream standing up on the world's first K'NEX

stand-up coaster!

Banshee features:

3 lift hills
3

inversions
2 helixes
1 tunnel

<a

href='http://www.bgtguide....?album=87&page=

1&sort=dd' target='_blank'>Banshee Pics</a>

[jumpboy]

That is tight! I cant wait to see your next model

after seeing this.

[coasterfreak11]

WOW! That is really good, I love the huge loop,

the overbank, and the station!!!

[nitro9003]

OMW!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!

That's....... I'm speechless. One day I'll say to my grandchildren I

was there when Westside7th built Banshee.

[Big Builder]

Sniffffff Sniffff does anybody else smell that?

Snifffffff Sniffffffff oh yeah thats the smell of a model of the month.

[nitro9003]

Smell of best overall model.

[RollercoasterC]

I agree, it is a really rad coaster you have made

there westside

cya

Carlo

[Da Squriel]

The only good part is the station and the huge loop i

have only one question. What sets did you use building this?

[nitro9003]

I think he used 2ss and 2rr. But I don't think he

completely used the last rr. But I'm sure he has the correct answer.

[Westside7th]

Originally posted by Da Squriel@Dec 28 2003, 08:27

PM
The only good part is the

station and the huge loop i have only one question. What sets did you use building this?

If you are going to be negative, at

least give me some constructive criticism.

Thanks to the rest of you,

jumpboyb, Coasterfreak, Nitro, Big Builder, & RollercoasterC. I have been

working very hard to make this my best model. Coasterfreak, the idea for the station

came partly from Oasis. I am glad everyone likes it so much. I sure hope it wins

MoM; none of my other models faired very well. Once again, thanks for the

compliments.
Da Squriel, I used 2 SS sets, 2 RR sets, and misc. pieces from

BigBallFactory, Original Roller Coaster, & HyperSpace Training Tower. As

Nitro said, I only used about half of the last RR set's pieces.

Also,

welcome to the forums, jumpboyb.

[nitro9003]

You deserve it. Maybe you can get a job doing this for

toys r us displays. Especially since you'll be a driver next month and all.

Whatever you do in the future, good luck.

[Westside7th]

Thanks Nitro. I dunno if I will work at Toys R'

Us. I doubt I could handle little kids knocking over things and running around. I am

thinking about following in my older brother's footsteps and working at Target.

[nitro9003]

Well in case you change your mind. I saw a nice

custom ss in a big clear container last year in toysrus in Times Square, NY. It was

also about 6ft. high becuase it was on a shelf which seemed little kid proof.

This is my tripleiest post yet. Post:333.

[CostaKid]

Nice Job Westside!!! I think it is the best

stand-up model ever(hahaha). Seriously though, I love it. If you don't mind me

asking, why didn't you use the decals I made for you? Did you not like them?