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[Jogumpie]

In real life the launch track is on a small slope. This way the train will roll back to the start of the launch track in case a launch fails. I suggest you to build a flat launch track, though. It's not worth the effort, building a slope of let's say 2 degrees.

[the_burrito_master]

^ but I already have it like almost done and I have to get it to match up with the station. it's so easy to do with tube supports!

[KCB Designs]

If you all ready have it done then leave it. I wouldn't start over just because of it though.

[da master826]

Yeah don't start over like he said just cause of 2 tiny degrees.

[Airtime]

I noticed something on your last photo... you have eight sections, just like TTD.
And it looks incredibly real. Awesome job.

[Maverix]

Yeah in real life the launch strip is slanted for the reason Gump said. And if you already have it slanted, leave it, it makes it more realistic anyways

[Antinos]

Yes, the track is sloped upwards just a little bit. It's actually really neat walking towards the ride entrance right next to the track because there's the illusion that you're walking down hill, because the fence and track aren't parallel.

[the_burrito_master]

ok


I wont even be able to build on this for like 2 1/2 days because of the cruddy weather! it's raining off and on until Friday!!! :sd3

[the_burrito_master]

UPDEATE: well the rain let up but it's like 40* outside :/

I was able to almost finish the launch section today ,ignore the huge bump in the middle of the launch section.



I had to straiten every thing up fast for pictures because I'm having trouble with the launch

this launch system isn't working so well would you guys not like it if I just used the rubber band launch? if all fails.

[J&Eproductions]

What are you haveing trouble with, other then that i like it

[Outerlimits659]

There's a huge bum.

Edit-There's a huge bump is what I meant to say, and I meant it as a joke. So that was just a typo cause I accidentaly clicked 'post'.

[Jplaz]

^Can you read?

[NitroDude319]

Rubberband launch is fine with me the coaster looks great keep working. Work on the hump later.^he probally dosent look when somebody updates

[the_burrito_master]

^ok I just finished the towers i just need to collect more rubber bands.

^^^^the launch just might not work.

[NitroDude319]

^Are you going to get that finished tonight? If so can you post some pictures?

[the_burrito_master]

I didn't add them yet because it's dark and cold out and I build for 4 hours today.

[~stεεlspectrum~]

If you use a rubber band launch will it be the kind where the rubber band connects to a tower thing above the track or will it be below the track? IMO, below looks way better.

[the_burrito_master]

right now I'm using the below the track like I did on maverick but it's not working so well yet. and it it never dose I will use the normal rubber band launch like on all the huge launched coasters.

[Britfag]

In this pic: http://www.sscoaster...44&d=1222983453
I see a bump where the station-y bit ends, (where the extra bit on the bottom ends..)





Sorry dude. V

[coastergeekrtc]

I was able to almost finish the launch section today, ignore the huge bump in the middle of the launch section.

Oh hai, luk heere!