374 replies to this topic

[msoccerkidm]

After seeing sirocco i think you can pull it off, but it is your coaster.

[DeAzncy]

WTF!!! i cant believe i wasnt consistant with this thread!!! sorry CAC. anyway, this coaster is turning out great so far! i really suggest that you make the coaster KIND of like SCREAM at SSMM and after the zero-g, do a c-roll. i really thing you can pull it off dude.

[Cardsandcoasters]

^It's ok. This coaster isn't going to be like any real coaster (that I know of); I may do something like scream later. Thanks though!

Just posting to let everyone know that this is still on. I've been real busy, but I have been working a bit; I'm trying to make the roll perfect. I need to heartline more-update coming on friday I think.

Offtopic: I have been babysitting these kids for about 6 months now, and I've gotten them into coasters . I was babysitting them tonight, and they wanted to make a coaster, so I helped them start. They might be making an account here soon!

[DDRman732865]

Oh great, more n00bs. How old are they?

Back on topic: Well, glad you didn't cancel. Can't wait for an update.

[Cardsandcoasters]

^They are about 6 and 9. I HIGHLY doubt they will last longer than 2 weeks. They will only be on here with a parent, so I dont' think they'll be spamming or anything.

[Cardsandcoasters]

While awaiting the next update, lets see who can guess what this is (this is just a small section of the whole thing):







The first person to guess correctly gets $100 cash donated by me!

Just kidding!!!

[Antinos]

That's the channel for the chain.

"I want ma moneh man! I'm tired of you duckin' me man, gimme ma moneh!"

[Cardsandcoasters]

^lol, yeah you got it. Has this been put on any other knex models? I've never seen it on any.

The white connectors will go away. I couldn't find any more 90* connectors. How is it?

[Antinos]

CC10 used it on Nitro I believe. I tried it on Snake-eyes, but I got bored making it.

[DJMK]

That's a pink backpack silly.

Fastman xc used a chain guide on Claustrophobia(sp?). He made it using the BABT tubes though.

[Antinos]

^That's true, but it's not custom like this. I'd rather just hide the chain in the lift structure, like I did with Monarchy.

[Cardsandcoasters]

^^I no, it's my fav backpack ever!!! No it's my sister's lol. Thanks guys!

[TripleHelix]

^^^I actually did that first on Raptor (Fastman asked me if he could), and believe it or not, Deluge has a (hard to see, sorry) chain guide too.

[DJMK]

^I think Deluge's is more realistic to B&M's chain return.

[Cardsandcoasters]

^Yeah, my goal was to hide the chain mostly. Should I ditch the idea? Thanks guys. Update Tuesday....finally!

[CP-ephY]

Yea it's not a big deal. If you make the chain go through the supports right underneath the track it's not even noticeable.

[DeAzncy]

Yup^. And what have you got so far man? have you got the heartlining in a position where you like it? im just waiting for that update

[Cardsandcoasters]

^I'm just going to have to torture you! Muahahahaha! See, I would be able to update today, but I had so much to do, and then suddenly it's bedtime, so there was no update time. Tomorrow though, I'll update .

[Cardsandcoasters]

Double post.

Well, the roll looks terrible, but here we go. I need lots of help on this guys, mostly with the shaping. That's why I got so many pics:

POV:


Side view:


Back view:


Inside view:


Overview:


Finally, at the predrop, the cars go too fast, so I added a brake.


I can't see what's wrong, but I know that something is way off. Please comment! I would like this to be as best as possible.

Next up will be the turning drop, like on Kumba, then an immelmann, followed by a loop....I hope. Does this work?

One last thing, I'm changing the name to portal; does it sound good? I'm trying to get a name that means this: There's a dividing line. On one side, It's all dark and cold and gloomy. On the other, it's warm and cheerful. If you guys can come up with something that means that other than portal, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! You'll see why in my next update, or the one after.
-CAC

[DeAzncy]

i actually think the roll looks pretty good. it might be turning too soon, but i havent built one yet, so someone can correct me. just make it a bit higher if you can because it looks like it will just fly through it... Portal sounds like a pretty cool name... whats wrong with the name Backdraft? whatever, it's your coaster