35 replies to this topic

[Outerlimits659]

No the Immelmann is not fine, but if you're not going to fix it then I don't need to talk about that.

The loop looks okay, just a sharp spot at the top right corner. Also, try to avoid doing what the flexi at the top of the loop is doing (bending upward because there's no crosstie to support the end of it). It's very easy to fix, and I generally try to prevent that, as it gives the illusion of a sharp spot.

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[Jonny]

No the Immelmann is not fine, but if you're not going to fix it then I don't need to talk about that.

The loop looks okay, just a sharp spot at the top right corner. Also, try to avoid doing what the flexi at the top of the loop is doing (bending upward because there's no crosstie to support the end of it). It's very easy to fix, and I generally try to prevent that, as it gives the illusion of a sharp spot.

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The reason the Immelmann was like that was because I was going for:
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[TheSUCKCrew]

Lol, I never saw anybody spell Immelmann so funny xD

The loop looks good, and the 2 elements flow good.

[Kevyn230]

It looks nice and it flows really well. The loop looks a little weird but it is OK. I think the space between the Immelmann is too long. Well that is just my opinion. Overall it looks really good.

[Sniggeh]

There is a straight spot about 1/3 away up the loop. Fix that (and the immelmann, which you won't) and you're fine.

[Jumpge]

Looks really nice! Please fix the Immelman for the children... the loop does have a sharp spot and a straight spot so just push the loop side towards the left and it will look great!

[Jonny]

Well, I finished the Cobra roll thinking that it would work before I put the track but, it doesn't make it. I was hoping for some of ~steelspectrum~'s help since he had the same problem on Celsius. Here are some pics:
Overview:

fixed loop:

cobra roll:
Where the cars stall:


I neeeeeeeeeeed help! I do not want to cancel or have to do something else.


Please comment!!!!!

[Blackkitty]

The train seems VERY close to making the cobra roll. I would say, to beef up the supports at the top of the cobra roll, they seem strained and weak.


EDIT: and to me, the loop still looks lopsided

[TheSUCKCrew]

Take out the weird turn before the Croll

[Jonny]

The train seems VERY close to making the cobra roll. I would say, to beef up the supports at the top of the cobra roll, they seem strained and weak.

It doesn't shape at all. Like not one bit

Take out the weird turn before the Croll

I cant, it will hit the lift.


any more advice? anyone?

[BGEurope Kid]

Add more supports to the immelmann and the top of the cobra roll. You might say it doesn't shake but strained pieces are never good.

[TheSUCKCrew]

^^ Lol, major wrong spelling, like you are saying that the caoster has no shape at all xD

About the lift-cobra thing: can't you change the little predrop from a 90* turn to a 70* turn?
That would solve a lot...

[~stεεlspectrum~]

I actually like it a lot better with the turns in between elements, it's more interesting. One question, are the wheels hitting the cross-ties, or are the wheel casings rubbing on the track?

[Jonny]

Add more supports to the immelmann and the top of the cobra roll. You might say it doesn't shake but strained pieces are never good.

Will do.

^^ Lol, major wrong spelling, like you are saying that the caoster has no shape at all xD

About the lift-cobra thing: can't you change the little predrop from a 90* turn to a 70* turn?
That would solve a lot...

Nah...

I actually like it a lot better with the turns in between elements, it's more interesting. One question, are the wheels hitting the cross-ties, or are the wheel casings rubbing on the track?

A little bit why?... Yeah I thought that the turns look better

[Jonny]

Double post but, this coaster coaster done! You don't even know how frustrating to make an element after the loop. I just so mad that I just finished it crappy. I only have one picture of it. Here it is:

For my next coasters I am going to like start over and build every type of basic knex coaster. And they will not be bumpy and unsupported like some of my other
other coasters. Also, if a moderator looks at this, can you PLEASE delete all of my threads that are unnecessary? I just hate looking at them....


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[Old_Hag]

Dude, that actually looks pretty sweet.

Vid please?