Custom Supports For RCT2

[coasterguy4]

I've never used these and I wanted to see your opinions.

SCR9.BMP

Here it is!!!!!

[christianscoasters]

Where did you get those supports?

[coasterguy4]

^Frankly, I don't know, but download any thing from New Elenemt and you will get them.

[riccoaster]

It looks ok except for the loop but good job on the other parts.

[christianscoasters]

Thank you! NEdesigns worked!

[coasterguy4]

^Your welcome!

[spaminacan11]

That is VERY basic. They are also pretty unrealistic. First off, the lift supports need diagonal supports.

 

Look at this

http://rcdb.com/ig1366.htm?picture=20

Notice how on the lift hill, the supports are either one straight support with a diagonal support attached, or both supports are diagonal. This structure creates much more support.

 

Also notice how the loop supports are also two diagonal supports. This is a much more simple design than your loop supports. I don't know if you are you using that whole support set, but I know in the full set, there are those supports to use.

 

I realize this is your first attempt at custom supports, so I am just giving you a little advice. That set of custom supports takes a lot of practice to get used to. Good start though.

 

-Spaminacan11

[Goliath513]

I found it very hard to work with custom supports at first, but after lots of trial and error, I got the hang of it. Just keep it simple and you'll be fine. The lift hill should have diagonal supports as mentioned and the loop's funky supports should be removed. But I can see you're new to this, like I am. Good luck man!

[coasterguy4]

Retry.

SCR9.BMP

[steel]

Lots better, but you don't need diagonal supports through the entire ride.

[spaminacan11]

^He is right, you do not need to have diagonal supports for the whole ride. Don't get me wrong, I think it looks much better than before, but try to keep it as simple as possible, but still make it look realistic.

 

Another thing, on most B&M coasters with curving drops, the diagonal supports usually go toward the radius of the turn rather than away from it.

http://rcdb.com/ig2169.htm?picture=19

This design is much more logical and creates much more support for lateral stress.

 

Also, when you look at that picture, the drop supports consist of one vertical support and one diagonal support, as do most of the supports other than the lift hill supports.

 

Something else with your lift supports. They look good now, but try adding a lateral bar that connects the two supports. Look at Scream's lift supports for an example. Doing this will give you a much more realistic look if done correctly.

 

Keep at it! You are doing well so far.