New VV hyper (tube supports)
#1
Posted 11 August 2009 - 04:51 PM
http://www.sscoaster...=1&d=1250027042
http://www.sscoaster...=1&d=1250027042
http://www.sscoaster...=1&d=1250027042
http://www.sscoaster...=1&d=1250027042
http://www.sscoaster...=1&d=1250027042
http://www.sscoaster...=1&d=1250027042
Tell me what you think
#2
Posted 11 August 2009 - 05:07 PM
1. Lift is VERY bumpy and looks very flimsy snd unstsble.
2. All of the tubes on the lift should be like the biggest one, a triangular shape.
3. Honestly, I'm not sure if you have the experience to build with tubes. I say you should build a simple box supported hyper if this proves to be to difficult.
One more thing - If any, how many custom coasters have you built?
-Finished Models-
[VV Hyper] Micro K'NEX Speed Demon
[VV Invert] Micro K'NEX Slither
-Under Construction-
[VV Invert] No-name Invert Coaster
#3
Posted 11 August 2009 - 05:31 PM
#4
Posted 11 August 2009 - 06:21 PM
And your tubes are bending.
#6
Posted 13 August 2009 - 11:25 AM
#7
Posted 13 August 2009 - 12:10 PM
The lift runs smoothly, but Ill try to smooth it out; although the supports are pretty strong, Ill take your advice; this is my first try at tube supports, so dont get angry. I havent put any on SSC, but Ive been building coasters for years. I will try to fix it as soon as I can.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not angry at all. I'm just saying tube supports are very difficult to succesfully support a coaster with. Especially slim track because the track is so flimsy as it is. If you want to make this work, you need track strengtheners. Look at some pics of my hyper to see them (sorry to use my coaster as an example, I just don't know of any other coasters with those strengtheners). The link to the database is in my sig. Good luck!
-Finished Models-
[VV Hyper] Micro K'NEX Speed Demon
[VV Invert] Micro K'NEX Slither
-Under Construction-
[VV Invert] No-name Invert Coaster
#8
Posted 13 August 2009 - 12:52 PM
I was just joking about being angry. I also straightened and supported the track so heres the pics.Don't get me wrong, I'm not angry at all.
Tell me if its good or needs more work.
#9
Posted 13 August 2009 - 05:12 PM
One more thing - I forgot to mention that tube supports use A LOT MORE pieces that box supports. For example, on my coaster, I thought I had more that enough micro pieces to complete my layout - I was way wrong. I bought more pieces, and even ran out again! I had to finish with standard sized pieces, which didn't look too bad. So I would rethink your piece amount, and how much money your parents will let you spend on more pieces.
-Finished Models-
[VV Hyper] Micro K'NEX Speed Demon
[VV Invert] Micro K'NEX Slither
-Under Construction-
[VV Invert] No-name Invert Coaster
#10
Posted 13 August 2009 - 06:42 PM
I cant build much more till tuesday, because Im having my carpet replaced. It would be terrible to find it doesnt fit through the door, and have to take the whole thing apart!
#11
Posted 14 August 2009 - 10:59 AM
Again, I wont be able to build till tuesday.
#12
Posted 14 August 2009 - 11:10 AM
Thanks CC10
#13
Posted 14 August 2009 - 12:17 PM
K'NEX Micro Tan Rod/Connector
-Finished Models-
[VV Hyper] Micro K'NEX Speed Demon
[VV Invert] Micro K'NEX Slither
-Under Construction-
[VV Invert] No-name Invert Coaster
#15
Posted 14 August 2009 - 05:41 PM
Any name ideas would be appreciated, because I am terrible at naming things.
#16
Posted 14 August 2009 - 08:50 PM
^Ansion (VV version) used those track strengtheners, except it was with flexis and the yellow transition connectors from the DD. Here:
(look right under the track)
Whoa! Cool. I remember following VV Anison - must have missed the update with that picture. Nice idea with the flexis.
Mynci- The strengtheners are a must. They work very well. As for the naming part, well I'm really bad at picking names.
-Finished Models-
[VV Hyper] Micro K'NEX Speed Demon
[VV Invert] Micro K'NEX Slither
-Under Construction-
[VV Invert] No-name Invert Coaster
#17
Posted 17 August 2009 - 06:04 PM
Name Ideas???
#18
Posted 18 August 2009 - 03:29 PM
This isnt exactly the update I wanted to post, but after I got the new carpet, I tried to move the coaster back into my room, and failed. I might be able to recreate it, but I doubt it. Heres the pic of the wreckage:
#19
Posted 18 August 2009 - 04:37 PM
#20
Posted 18 August 2009 - 09:37 PM