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[Jack Rimer]

[Jplaz]

Wow, the speed is very accurate...

[Jack Rimer]

It has been slowed down.

[~stεεlspectrum~]

Nice station and restraints, it's cool but somewhat unrealistic. But it's still better than anythine else out there, for sure.

[Jack Rimer]

Nice station and restraints, it's cool but somewhat unrealistic. But it's still better than anythine else out there, for sure.

Amazing. I am on a Knex site and someone critiques this model as being "unrealistic". The irony is unbelievable.

[knexems]

Are you saying our models are unrealistic?

[Jack Rimer]

This is a loaded question. LOL.
Since we are all talking in relative terms here, I suppose all models posess a finite degree of realism. However, there can be no denying that certain models are more or less realistic than others.
Let's put it this way...I don't see real life parks commissioning you to build REALISTIC models of their new rides.

[Jplaz]

What spectrum probably means is the layout is unrealistic.

(I assume this because everything else is very realistic...)

[Jack Rimer]

The model must be easy to build, inexpensive to manufacture, and reliable. This limits the layout design. Of course, as with Knex, you are free to build any design you can imagine with optional parts. We are catering to the vast majority of the public who neither know what a "proper" layout looks like, nor care. There is no denying it is a roller coaster to them, and that is all that counts.
By the way, look for this in stores in the not too distant future for under $100!

[fantom]

It's really going to be in stores? Any list for which ones if yes?

[Antinos]

It's a nice model you have there. The colors are nice and the trains look great. It's also an improvement since it has a station.

[Sheikra_rocks]

WOW!

Under a hundred bucks?! That's cheaper than Serpent was when it came out.....

you guys need to broaden your horizons...LOL

[~stεεlspectrum~]

Sarcasm, people...

It is really realistic. He's right though, the people who will be buying this and other CD models probably aren't roller coaster experts...

[Sheikra_rocks]

You see, the thing about sarcasm is, YOU CAN'T READ IT ON A FORUM.

[MP thrill rides]

That coaster is awesome! Why don't you guys make trains for knex? I would buy all of them.

[coastergeekrtc]

Same reason that Knex stopped making SS and RR sets...NO DEMAND! Some of you guys just don't think before typing.

steelspectrum, I realize you said your post contained sarcasm but it was quite dumb. Everyone here makes great coasters that are shaped well and designed realistically but the parts are still Knex. You can notice the parts are not found on a real coaster. Granted we have come up with ways to mask that fact with tube supports, catwalks, stations, and chain guides, but it's still all constructed from toy parts. At least the CD system uses parts that resemble those on real coasters. I'm not saying one set is better than the other but you guys apply such bais views when comparing the two sets.

Both are great. If you can afford the CD system it's a great model. I understand that many of you are too young to have lots of money to spend but that doesn't mean you have to bash CD. To each his own.

[RCT2123]

I could only imagine my OTSR dropping over me right before I go up the chain lift...

From what I have heard from CD modelers this set will help with realism and convince so kudos to you guys. May not be realistic but it looks great...

Kind of funny that we are talking to the creator of CD now that I think about it...

-Rct2123:cool:

[coastergeekrtc]

It's more sound to have little to no moving parts at such a small scale. I could foresee many problems with the mechanical linkage needed to move the restraints up and down while the train was stopped in the station.

You have to see where the CDStaff are coming from...they wanted a cheap model without sacrificing realism. Most customers don't have the nitpicking approach like "coaster enthusiasts" do. It's just sad that when the staff advertises their product to us, the group that you would think should be most supportive, we point out the negative.

[lazor 22]

The only thing i see that is unrealistic is the flat turns. I know there at 22* or something but I think they should have been banked abit more. I'm not saying this model sucks or anything so don't go crazy from this post. The model looks good and I hope to get one when it comes out.

[DDRman732865]

Pardon my ignorance for CD, but will this track be compatible with the Scorpion track?