209 replies to this topic

[griffon14]

i've been thinking about using one chain with a twist in ti for a while now. i'm glad to see it actually works.

it looks amazing. good luck on the build off.

[SwimZONE]

I really like it! add a helix or 3/4 turn after that mini hill.

[Antinos]

The station and brake shed look great. I also like the idea of using one chain for both the station and brakes. I'm impressed. Keep up the good work!

[NitroDude319]

I like it alot! I also agree with ^ on how the sheds look. I also loved the mechanism being used on this coaster. Keep going!

[RCT2123]

This is one of the coasters that I have to look at for a couple minutes to take in all that it has to offer. It looks incredible so far. I hope the layout does not disappoint...

-Rct2123:cool:

[coasterfanatic11]

I definitely agree with ^. This is an amazing coaster already, and you're probably what, 1/4 of the way through the layout? I can't wait to see the finished product of this!

-cf11 :cool:

[~stεεlspectrum~]

Wow, thanks for all the comments guys!

Well 175 granites arrived in the mail yesterday...that's really gonna help. Well, I basically doubled the support-to-track connections on the drop, and now the train flies over the hill. Makes me happy

EDIT: I also built a small overbank on top of the table next to the hill. Pictures soon.

[~stεεlspectrum~]

Overbank and prelift are done, and I've started programming my NXT.


Prelift




Overbank





Station


NXT


Test Video (all I did was push a button - the NXT did all the rest)

(I haven't painted or weighted my second train yet)


:rfro

[coastermaniac]

It looks kick-ass dude, amazing job !

[~stεεlspectrum~]

No school today...I got a lot done.

(that's gonna be a turning pullout at the end btw)








I'm pretty sure that some of the shaping is weird, so please tell me what needs to be fixed!

[Chubs33]

It looks weird that because it doesn't go back up before that drop, it looks pretty awkward. Shaping is nice, but I would suggest adding a little bit of an incline before that.

[LCAL]

I dont think the straight part is a problem, but the over banks size is. I think that is whats making it look odd.

[Fraggie]

i think the over bank is good, but you should have it go up before it goes down the drop. it looks wierd just dropping right out of the overbank.

[SwimZONE]

That prelift just isn't right to me, at least at the end. You need to add some banking to that last turn.

[Antinos]

To be honest, I really like this coaster a lot. At first, it looks like an Intamin, but now, I'm starting to the hint of a CCI creation. The pre-drop reminds me of Hoosier Hurricane and The turnaround seems like something you would find on one of their creations. Plus, you can't beat that station detail.

I personally think the turn is fine. If anything, it just needs less banking.

[pkiknex25]

I agree completely with Marc. Everything is good, just the banking that is waving a red flag in my brain right now.

[~stεεlspectrum~]

Dang, thanks for all the helpful comments guys! I tried to give it a bit of a raise before the drop and smooth out the overbank part like you suggested:





Is that any better?

[Fraggie]

when i said raise it, i meant like a green rod or grey rod, not just a little bit. that is just me though, i think it would look better if you make it higher.

[BBaller347]

I actually like it raised just a little. I think a green would be way too much. A little more height (like a silver) wouldn't hurt though.

[Maverix]

I say leave it. It would be insane to go from air-time, extreme g's, to another nice pop of air-time. This is a very creative design indeed, keep going.