You should make the supports angle out, and you should connect them closer to the track on the top. It doesn't look as bad as others, but it really needs to be re-done. If your going to use tube supports please do it right...
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 08:44 AM
^ok I will try but it will make the structure very week.
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#43
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 01:46 PM
^Actually, it should make your supports structure a lot stronger if you do what rct2123 said; that's why they do it in real life. And you could take some of your current supports out too.
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 10:14 PM
Yeah, all you need to do is make a cross brace...
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Posted 28 November 2008 - 11:10 AM
You dont want me to do a 45* angle do you?
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Posted 28 November 2008 - 01:22 PM
Any way that will make a triangle... Preferably and equilateral, so yes.
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Posted 28 November 2008 - 01:29 PM
It doesn't need to be 45*...
Look at my B&M coaster, it uses the triangle backbone method, I just angled it under 45*. Who cares about being perfect when using tube supports? You just want what looks best, so make it around 30ish degrees...
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Look at my B&M coaster, it uses the triangle backbone method, I just angled it under 45*. Who cares about being perfect when using tube supports? You just want what looks best, so make it around 30ish degrees...
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Posted 28 November 2008 - 03:34 PM
Looked at pics of Superman ultimate flight,Tatsu,and Manta and I'm not doing them 45*
Does anyone know what angle the supports are on those coasters?
Does anyone know what angle the supports are on those coasters?
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#49
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Posted 01 December 2008 - 12:00 PM
Just got back yesterday and I have been building alot here are some pics tell me what you think.
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Posted 01 December 2008 - 12:08 PM
I think those lift supports are weak as hell. They should be connected straight onto the spine of the lift. I also suggest you use one type of rod so you can make diagonals on the spine. Instead of using small gray rods and metallic greens, use all granites/yellow with metallics for diagonals.
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Posted 01 December 2008 - 12:56 PM
the shaping of the track is great.
the supports themselves would be fine if you built a base for them.
please use a base!!!
the supports themselves would be fine if you built a base for them.
please use a base!!!
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Posted 01 December 2008 - 12:57 PM
Ok thanks I'm fixing it right now as for the spine I was trying to make it not stand out as much.Do I have to fix it?
Edit: Damn that is a nice coaster!
Edit: Damn that is a nice coaster!
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Posted 01 December 2008 - 01:00 PM
^yes do whatever it takes to make it not shake if you can push the coaster over with one finger it needs to be fixed.
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 09:09 AM
Supports look much better. I say: build a base.
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#55
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 12:48 PM
The supports are now connected to the new spine,the lift stairs are now black
And I made a new base. This thing is a rock.I will try to get pics up today.
Edit: Here are the pics
Can I please move on now?
And I made a new base. This thing is a rock.I will try to get pics up today.
Edit: Here are the pics
Can I please move on now?
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 02:16 PM
yes. it looks very realistic so far. keep going!
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#57
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 02:57 PM
The second and first supports on the lift hill are too wide, make them thinner (at the base) and you can move on :tmbs
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 03:01 PM
Looks good now that you have made a base :PP
Continue!
Continue!
#59
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 03:41 PM
This drop is going to be a pain to make.
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 03:49 PM
Do you have a layout for us?
VWho CARES? It's good enough, leave it.
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VWho CARES? It's good enough, leave it.
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