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[Cardsandcoasters]

I'm now waiting for parts to arrive so I can finish Sirocco's station. In the meantime, I'll be starting another coaster possibly called Backdraft. I'm not entirely sure what I should do for a layout, so I'll get a picture of my room. The chain lift is about 4ft right now. It's finished, but I can go back and make it smaller too.

I'll just add this in: This is a crazy idea for the layout inspired by CC10's inclination. It starts out the same, but it has a zero-g-roll instead of the barrell roll, and right out of the roll comes a B&M drop, flared, like on Kumba. Then under the zero-g-roll is an immelmann. Again, I don't think many members will like the layout, so it's just a very flexible idea.

Please tell me what you think!
-CAC

[christian]

It's sounds okay. I like it. I guess... YES I do like it!

-MIBB)

[DDRman732865]

Dude, I like that idea. Definitely go for it!

BTW Kumba is an awesome coaster. Have you ever been to that Busch Gardens and ridden it?

[Cardsandcoasters]

Dude, I like that idea. Definitely go for it!

BTW Kumba is an awesome coaster. Have you ever been to that Busch Gardens and ridden it?

Ok, I'll just see what other's think of it, and i'll get going! Thanks!

The biggest coaster i've been on was kraken, so close to Kumba. I'd love to go to ride it though. It would help with the turn after the zero-g-roll. Have you been on it? Respond in a PM.
-CAC

[DeAzncy]

OOOO, nice idea and layout! i will be waiting until you have updates coming in!

[coastermaniac]

Well if you could do the same layout as Kumba it would pretty neat but you decide. Btw i've been on Kumba! It's a great coaster! One of the best I rode.

[Airtime]

That layout sound sweet! you will have enough parts, right? (nooo, you have like 1 ss lol!)

[Cardsandcoasters]

Ok, I should have gotten these up a couple days ago, but there were bumps, and I was pretty busy. I have the beginning of the predrop done, and I think it is pretty ok-ish, but there probably are somethings I didn't catch. Here are the pics (btw, can a mod please move this to construction?):

The Overview:


The Predrop Beginning:


2 choices, this one has a slightly wider predrop/maybe a bit higher:


While this one is the opposite. I'm not sure if there's a big difference. All I did was take out the black track connecting rod, if you follow.


POV:


The Lift Hill:


Please comment!

[lilmikemarin]

Nice job with the smoothness and heartlining. The end of it seems to get straight thought

[Cardsandcoasters]

^Ok thanks! I'll keep that in mind while I build more.

[PrincessPriscy]

Wow! Nice coaster so far! Looks good. :tmbs

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

It is smooth. But I think the predrop is a bit long for the size of the lift. Here is Kumba, what you are comparing it to.
http://www.rcdb.com/....htm?picture=17
See, the predrop is smaller compared to the size of the lift. Sorry for being nit-picky, but I know you are a really good builder. Wait for other members advice though. The rest looks great!

[DDRman732865]

Yeah, ^I noticed that too. I say fix it, and you're good.

Don't worry, people were really nit-picky about Luminous's predrop.

[Cardsandcoasters]

^I think that included me, sorry. I get carried away with a tiny bump....

^&^^I agree, but I have worked a bit more, and I think it looks better with more of the drop. Here are pics:

Overview:


POV:


Regular POV:


In the las pic, it looks straight at the end, but it really isnt' that much. I can also pretty easily shift the track over 1 grey rod if needed.

Please comment!
-CAC

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

The predrop is much better. But I think the first part of the drop should be a bit sharper. Other than that, great!

[DJMK]

Yes, much better. But I think it should start turning again.

[Cardsandcoasters]

The predrop is much better. But I think the first part of the drop should be a bit sharper. Other than that, great!

What part of the drop should be sharper: the angle of descent or the turn sharpness? Thanks!

Yes, much better. But I think it should start turning again.

What do you mean? Thanks for the comment btw.
-CAC

[lilmikemarin]

This reminds me of Devastator

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

Here's what I mean.



Make the turn sharper.

[Cardsandcoasters]

^I would do that, but it's only turning 90*. Should I make it turn the way you drew? It might look better. Thanks
-CAC