236 replies to this topic

[Mikecoastermaniac]

are there any weights? And dont ever lube the rails, they just cause the wheels to slip on the track.

[coaster37]

If there aren't any weights I would try weightning them.

-c37

[coasterfanatic11]

^weightning?? lol (weighting?)
yeah, that's a good idea, but something tells me rcf919 has already done that...
I would definately lube the trains again, maybe retrack...

[CP-ephY]

Keep running the trains non stop. On Templar when I added a second train after putting weights on it didn't even clear the loop (these were all brand new cars lubed for the first time), but I ran it a good 50 times and it cleared the course with ease. It's actually the train I used in the video fyi. If you lubed teh cars keep wiping the track after each run, because it leaves lube behind on the rails which slow down the train.

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

I already have 20 pennies under each car, and I wiped it with Pledge right before it stopped making it, so thanks for the advice MCM. I won't be doing that anymore. ^I ran them non-stop right when I lubed them at the beginning of the coaster, and it really helped. I tried that again, but because they have been lubed for a month, it doesn't really help anymore. Thanks though!

Thanks for all the help! I really appreciate it. Okay, I will lube the trains again, but to clean them, should I boil them and then wipe all the old lube off?(Hehe....) If I don't, the new lube on top of the old lube will just make it worse. Also, will the water rust the axles and screws?

[/\ero]

^Just try taking a wet cloth with soap and wipe it down first before you try anything.

[CP-ephY]

I don't really see how water of any temperature would help.

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

^Is there any other way to clean them? Thanks!

^^Thanks!

Will water rust the axles or screws?

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

Sorry for the double post, but it works now! I finally got around to taking apart the cars with my dad. Then we scrubbed all of the old gunk out of the axles and wheels with rubbing alcohol. You never realize how sticky the axles are until you take the cars apart! Then we dipped each axle in silicone spray, and put all the cars back together. Now it makes it over everything easily! I will continue building, but I will be gone from Wendsday morning until Sunday night to my Grandparents house. But I will hopefully get an update soon after I get back!

[coasterfanatic11]

^ wow, that's awesome! I need to get myself some of that stuff! (silicone spray)
hope the whole layout works!

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

Big (and overdue) update, but I finished the circuit! I think it looks nice, but you tell me. I made the trick-track, then a swooping drop under the previous hill. Then I made a hill with a turning drop and a hill up into the station (yet to be made). Then a simple turn back to the lift.

Overview


Trick-track


Swooping drop


Next hill


Where the station will be


Top view of the turn


The turn has a very gentle slope, so it doesn't need banking


The straight part to the lift


I still need to make the station and theme it. The station will not be like the one on Surge, but I will try to make it a bit more woodie-ish. I will put my mini Christmas tree in the middle open area with white lights on it. I had 36 feet of white rope lights to line the track with, but I knew that wouldn't be enough. So I went out to Home Depot and bought 36 more feet for $20. I may add some paper trees and cotton "snow" too. I hope to have the theming finished by this time next week.

Comment! Be harsh!

Alpine is almost here!

[metallicais1337]

looking very good! i think the trick track is amazing, would love to ride this! very classic looking, fun woodie. the stations prob gonna be pretty cool...

[RCT2123]

What a gorgeous looking coaster. Very well done...

-Rct2123:cool:

[PlanetSaturn56]

Can we get a shot of the trick track?

[the_burrito_master]

looks great! I meant GREAT! what's a trick track it just bounces the riders a little right?
good luck with the theming.

[LukeIsLuke]

^I think its when it keeps banking in different dirrections.

I love this, sorry I mixed you up with PS65 (See DDRM's quote in his sig)
This is really sweet.

[~stεεlspectrum~]

^^ Yeah, it's like Thunder Dolphin (Laqua) the second time it goes up on the big building (oh, and BTW, i wont be recreating it as i was hoping).
Awesome coaster man! This is in my top 3 favorite woodies!!! You have got some sk!LLs! nice, i love the whole layout. quite inspiring.

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

What a gorgeous looking coaster. Very well done...

-Rct2123:cool:

Thanks a lot! That means a ton coming from your keyboard.

Can we get a shot of the trick track?

Picture 2 is a picture of it. Do you have any other requested angles of it?

looks great! I meant GREAT! what's a trick track it just bounces the riders a little right?
good luck with the theming.

Yeah, and it also changes banking a bit.

^I think its when it keeps banking in different dirrections.

That would be correct.

Thanks a lot everyone!

[metallicais1337]

woah... MOTY!!!

[Jplaz]

Amazing, but I'd like a POV of the trick track...