Commando Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) As the tittle says. Here she is And finally, the wonderful mess that is my basement. Also showing all of the space I plan on this taking up. It will also be using an NXT set to run two trains. Here is a video displaying its function: Edited August 21, 2012 by Commando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Wow, that is really neat. I love how you are using NXTs. Can't wait to see this baby in action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Just wondering but what does NXT mean? Great start and can't wait to see the end product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 ^ Its a Lego NXT set, which is their little robotics kit. It has 3 servo motors and 4 other sensors. http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Dp. I have the next element done. You can also see where the coaster will be heading. and here's where its gonnin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I just love the smooth looking transition and the airtime hill you got there. This will surely be an amazing K'Nex coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I always believe Knex woodies are the best kind of Knex coasters. Mostly because of the supporting style is a bit less aggravating as those steel supports. Great job, Commando! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 ^ They are awesome! Update: Another big turn will be going here. The track is going to connect to the fly by Bellow is all of the stuff the turn has to go over: And a nice surprise pop of airtime at the bottom: Overview: Enjoy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmoreISnAZN Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I love it so far! I've been following your building of this coaster on SSCoasters, too! If I had to recommend anything that you should definitely have in the layout, I would recommend one of GCI's signature high banked fan turns! If this kind of turn, with the air-time pop, was added into the layout, whether at this turnaround or later in the layout, you would have yourself one of the BEST Knex GCI coasters to date! And I would bow down to your greatness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 The more or less exactly what I'm going to build next. It will be a little bit different but that's the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeyman18 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Smooth with airtime and incredible supports one of the if not best coasters made from K'nex's ive ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys! Pics got a little blurry, Camera Issues. But I could really use some feedback on this turn before I move on. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerzb91 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 That turn is so..... so sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CpBluestreakCp Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Love the first drop and everything about it, looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmoreISnAZN Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 LOVE IT! It's absolutely beautiful. One thing. Will you be adding laterals to your supports? I think that adding laterals will greatly enhance the wooden coaster feel as well as making it a much more realistic GCI (especially on that awesome turnaround). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Stunning. Simply stunning. That turn just looks incredible and I cannot wait to see a finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks for all of the feed back guys. I'm really trying to do this the best that it can be done. I'll have a update with the station fly by tomorrow. ^^ I plan on adding lateral supports to that turn and the large airtime hill once i'm done, as well as a few other places that may or may not structurally need them. As usually I'm running short on pieces so that's why I am waiting to the end. I also have a large station and some paths that need to be built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Sorry. Double Post. Small update here. I'm just showing the finished fly by. Pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbt Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 This is absolutely mindblowingly awesome! I cant find any faults with it. oh, and in the last picture, you cat is probably thinking something like "I wish i was getting as much attention as that knex rollercoaster " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 ^My cat loves to hang out around my coaster and to go in them when he can. So the next section is finished. With the addition of hill over the lift and the following air hill (which I will probably be changing to make more GCIish) I am up to 7 out of 10 airtime moments. As you can see on the ground in the pictures bellow, I'm planing a figure 8 finale. Which will include the remaining 3 airtime spots and a bunch of twisty goodness. It wont be just a basic figure 8 The angle and elevation of the turns will be changing just like real GCIs. But I'm not totally sold on the idea so if anyone has any good, twisty, airtime filled endings that would fit well on my GCI I am open to, and would appreciate, suggestions. Also, I am currently out of the following: All 3d connectors, granite rods, metallic green rods, and metallic blue rods, so a Knex order is called for and this will be the last update for a while (Week or two). And now pictures: Whats been built: Whats planned: Any ideas are welcome. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterdoug Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I think you should stick with that figure-8 finale. The outline you laid on the ground looks like it will be the perfect fit, rounding out the ride nicely. I've got to say, I always found K'nex to look weird when one models steel roller coasters (because of the supports). However, it is absolutely ideal for wooden designs. Your model is a bona fide work of art. Your attention to detail and accurate mimicking of the GCI style is stellar. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Incredible. Simply incredible. The transitions look very smooth and the design feels GCI-ish to me. I cannot wait to see a video of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottom_feeder_13 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I like the figure 8 footprint but I think that you should change the last bit you have after the turn goes under the lift hill to just go into a double up then down into a right hand turn with a small airtime bump in the middle of it that then goes into a twisty airtime transition to the left under the double up then transition right back into a final right hand turn. The last right hand turn should continue up a little then drop down and then pop up into the brakes. So far I think that the layout is fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 I agree. Wooden coaster tend to look the best, but tube supports done right can also be epic. Also, thanks for all of the comments guys! ^I think this is kinda what you meant. Overview: Station: Airtime moments 7 and 8: And two artsy shots: Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 No comments Well the track work is done. This will be the entrance to the station. The exit will be on the other side. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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