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[The KNex Weasel]

Hey I am building a tube suported coaster. What shall it be looper, eurofighter, launched?

Dude, FOR GOD'S SAKE, DECIDE FOR YOURSELF! We don't give a damn what it is as long as it looks like a coaster.

And given you didn't even finish Kamikaze, and you haven't built one good coaster yet, you'd be out of your 12-ish-year-old mind to do tube supports anyway.

QUICK EDIT: Dude, there's no problem with box supports. They'll be even sturdier.

[~stεεlspectrum~]

^^ Looks good. You may need to simplify them later if you need the pieces, but they're fine for now--move on!
If don't already have a lyout planned, I have a suggestion:
Launch, then a gradual rise into a hill, then a turning drop like Maverick's (right after the launch), then maybe some turns/hills, etc.

Don't try to make it too tall, maybe start out with 2 grays tall.

[~G3n3rOo2256~]

ok. Is this good speed for the launch? does it need to be longer? ( you will see how long it is it the video)?

My Launch System:

pic 1: Elastic is tied onto support

Pic 2: Get 2 chain links and cut one so the to skinny parts arn't on and connect them together and tie the elastic to the chainlink.

Pic 3: Attach the chain link to the lever thing on the bottom of the car. Once it is on, strech until the elastic gets tight and launch.


http://www.youtube.c...h?v=_EVpALsZyr0

[CuteLittleBunny23]

Rubber bands are a little unrealistic don't you think? And if you are doing a launched coaster, rubber band the front of the car to the back. And i agree with most everyone here. Dont even try tubes yet. Just dont.

[~G3n3rOo2256~]

what would be a more realistic launch?

[CuteLittleBunny23]

A drill launch.

[~stεεlspectrum~]

I would try a drill launch; it's more reliable, and fully automatic.
The tube supports look good, I don't know why everyone is saying don't do them. Yes, they will be a challenge, but why can't he try it? Just give him a chance...

Before I started Stealth, eveyone was saying pretty much what you guys are saying right now.

[MP thrill rides]

Well I guess me and ^ him know how you feel when I started ironman I got bashed vary bad *caugh* DDRman.I still think you should build like 5 more coasters before you start with tube supports.

[DDRman732865]

when I started ironman I got bashed vary bad *caugh* DDRman.I still think you should build like 5 more coasters before you start with tube supports.

Well, I had never seen any coasters from you, and I bash all n00bs that go outside their biased boundaries. Both of you proved me wrong.

If you're really going to do this, then I'd suggest RWT's drill launch.

[~G3n3rOo2256~]

I only have one drill and that is my dads and we wont let me use it because he always uses it. so I dont think I can use a drill launch

[~G3n3rOo2256~]

is my launch long enough? If it is, I will start building my hill. Also I only have one drill which is my dads and he uses it like every dy so I cant use a drill launch. Is there any other launch I could use? (sorryfor repeating my self) Please respond.