cstrfrk67 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Just thought I'd share a couple of snapshots of my latest project. Blue Streak is 5000+ ft. long with a top speed just over 65 mph. After 3 weeks, I finally have the track layout pretty much how I want it. Now come the arduous task of support construction and scenery. I'll post pics from time to time to keep everyone updated. Support work and station are now complete, along with some scenery for the lift hill, 1st turn, and 1st drop. Here's the 110'+ drop that reaches just over 65 mph. Looking back towards the lift and first drop from the mid-run 45 degree turn. Completelt killed the helix at the turnaround........just wasn't giving the flow I wanted. I felt a more standard turnaround worked best, with the block brakes of course. Looking back from the turnaround, you can see there is still much support and scenery work to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megamatt Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Looks cool. I would shorten that helix to 1 or 2 goes around to be more realsitic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstrfrk67 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Just what i was thinking. Plus I could actually gain some speed for the return trip by losing the extra side friction cause by the helix, and giving a little more hill afterwards. Ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megamatt Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Ya. Airtime is better than positive g-s anyway. Helix's are best left for the end of a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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