Hey, just wondering, but can I have an up-close shot of the technique you are using for the turning part? And also, the 45*supports on the lift? thanks!
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Posted 14 July 2009 - 02:14 PM
I agree with steelspectrum, your supports look great. They're very organized and aren't just random. I'd say your box supports look nicer than some tube supported coasters.
Those radii supports on the turn are interesting. Using the spacers was a good idea on the radii supports. I envy the amount of spacers you have...
Those radii supports on the turn are interesting. Using the spacers was a good idea on the radii supports. I envy the amount of spacers you have...
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Posted 14 July 2009 - 03:41 PM
^Agreed...
When I used your automatic station gates tut, I used nearly all my spacers...
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When I used your automatic station gates tut, I used nearly all my spacers...
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#45
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 03:31 PM
Yes, we're using spacers on the radii supports to best mimic the radius of the turns on diamondback. Here's a picture:
And a picture of the 45 degree supports on the lift (also used on the camel back):
Scale wise, we're at 7.5 feet tall at the lift, and the real coaster is 230 feet tall. So doing the math we get a 1/30.666 repeating scale. So yeah, pretty much 1/30.
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And a picture of the 45 degree supports on the lift (also used on the camel back):
Scale wise, we're at 7.5 feet tall at the lift, and the real coaster is 230 feet tall. So doing the math we get a 1/30.666 repeating scale. So yeah, pretty much 1/30.
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#46
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 03:34 PM
wow amazing
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#47
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 03:41 PM
Wow, impressive radii turning system, took me a few seconds to understand it.
Looks amazing.
Looks amazing.
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 05:51 PM
Impressive. Potentially going to be one of if not the best model ever. Tube supports can suck it.
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 07:29 PM
as everyone alreadsd... AMAZING. keep up the good work. cant wait for the test video.
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 08:45 PM
Wow this is increadibale. It's not just sloped together, you took care and effort. I could never do that. Now watch fifty million N00bs start macking the same thing!
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#51
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Hmmmmm...
Posted 15 July 2009 - 09:14 PM
All proportions
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#52
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 09:26 PM
^What?
Also, stop spamming threads. 5 words or more or you'll start seeing infractions. It's not that hard.
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Also, stop spamming threads. 5 words or more or you'll start seeing infractions. It's not that hard.
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#53
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Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:17 PM
So, counting them out (as best as I could) You're using 10 silver spacers and 2 blue ones to every yellow, right? And just in case if this comment is spam, I love what you've got so far! Are you going to gear down the drill? I'm guessing so... but you never know...
Oh yeah, and thanks for the pics!
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Oh yeah, and thanks for the pics!
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Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:42 PM
It's 10 greys and 1 blue per yellow on the first turn, and the second turn alternates between 10 greys and 10 greys and 1 blue. Just 10 greys was too tight.
Another update soon!
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Another update soon!
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#55
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Posted 21 July 2009 - 02:11 PM
UPDATE!
Today Ben and I finished up most of the third hill and got the whole ride working. We had to tape down the radii supports in the valleys, but hey, it works. We're gonna get a little more done today and hopefully have the hammerhead done within a week. Right now, we have pics and a video will be up in a little bit.
EDIT: Video tiem:
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Today Ben and I finished up most of the third hill and got the whole ride working. We had to tape down the radii supports in the valleys, but hey, it works. We're gonna get a little more done today and hopefully have the hammerhead done within a week. Right now, we have pics and a video will be up in a little bit.
EDIT: Video tiem:
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#56
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Posted 21 July 2009 - 02:17 PM
Yay you added more cars. But It looks amazing guys. How tall are the hills and how tall will the hammerhead be?
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#57
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Posted 21 July 2009 - 02:28 PM
Perfect. Nothing to critique. I'm just here to gawk at it.
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Posted 21 July 2009 - 02:33 PM
Loos good, very realistic!
Are you planing to add a real water splash with water?
Are you planing to add a real water splash with water?
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Posted 21 July 2009 - 02:54 PM
It looks kick-ass.
Like ^Said, will you add a splash ?
Like ^Said, will you add a splash ?
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Posted 21 July 2009 - 04:40 PM
I'm guessing they will.
Wow! That's amazing! I know pieces aren't an issue, but you could always put some greys in the supports...
Anywho, How tall are the 2nd and 3rd hills? And can I get a close up of how you build the hill's supports (the ground part), and the lateral supports on the turns? thanks. I know, I always ask for close ups. Is it getting annoying?
-cf11 :cool:
Wow! That's amazing! I know pieces aren't an issue, but you could always put some greys in the supports...
Anywho, How tall are the 2nd and 3rd hills? And can I get a close up of how you build the hill's supports (the ground part), and the lateral supports on the turns? thanks. I know, I always ask for close ups. Is it getting annoying?-cf11 :cool:
