47 replies to this topic

[BBaller347]

It doesn't look like it's banked at all. I would bank it, but no more than 45*

[Fraggie]

it isnt supposed to be banked that much. the real coaster has very little banking. i fixed it though so now it does have some. thanks though for the comment.

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

If it goes slowly through the turn, it doesn't need much banking, if any (real woodies have lateral g's). I like it so far, great job. It sure would have a lot of airtime!

[Kool Coaster Kid]

I'm likeing this so far!

[Fraggie]

another update. i finished another hill. here are the pictures.




and here is a pic to show the banking on the turn.

please comment

[NitroDude319]

I don't know if it is the quality of the photo, but I think the hill is mishapen, and has alot of bumps.

[pkiknex25]

I don't see anything at all. It looks perfect to me.

[mynci321]

Looks great so far! I think the banking looks perfect, unless it zooms right through the turn. Just scan the track for any bumps, and you should be good.

[Fraggie]

ok guys, i finished another hill. but now i have a question. i dont know what i shoudl do next. i know its a recre but i think they changed the layout at some point. look at this picture of the original 1938 coaster. it is the second picture on the left side. notice that next to the first turning drop, there is another hill next to it. now look at this picture. it is the 8th piture on the right of the 1978 coaster. it doesnt have a hill and is replaced by turn. i dont know if they replaced the hill for the screechin eagle or not but there was definetaly a change. here is the link
Google Image Result for http://soaphs.com/americana/logo2002.jpg

[pkiknex25]

I say go with the 1938 version. The low turn will kill more speed I think.

[Fraggie]

^ok thanks pki. however, that is the only picture i have of that version. i cant find any other pictures of that hill. i will just have to do my best with that picture. should be an update later on.

[pkiknex25]

Its not that hard actually. The picture to the right of it will give you the pull in location and that's really all you need.

[Fraggie]

^ yea i think i got it. i will post pictures later. and i like the older version better tha the turn, it looks much better.

[Fraggie]

it isnt an update, but there will be one soon. i just have to wait for my camara to charge. i finished the turn and got half of the next hill done. i should finish the whole thing either this weekend or next. the only problem is im not sure if i can make a detailed station becuase im really low on pieces. so look for an pdate later on today!

[Fraggie]

ok triple post but i have an update. i went with the older version of the coaster. here are the pics of the hill and some overview shots.






Please Comment

[Rollerboaster]

Impressive conservation of speed, I like it.

[vv monster]

Ill i can say is amazing

[SwimZONE]

and you said it didn't rawk...here you go, IT RAWKS!!!

Wow...I'm jeluz

[dylan]

You were wathing Lsu and Georgia werent you? Nice coaster.

[Fraggie]

^ as a matter a fact i was, then my sister changed the channel. any more comments?