Commando Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) And yes, those are Intamin invert cars on the track Edited April 12, 2013 by Commando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 An inverted Knex coaster? Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Haven't seen one of these in a while! What kind of layout do you have in store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Is it going to be like an Impulse coaster or will it be like Tornado or Volcano The Blast Coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Damn I love tubes.... This the first half of an Immelmann Loop by the way. Sorry, but it is going to be a custom launched invert, not a Volcano recreation or an Impulse. I felt there would be too many problems with either, but I would love to one day build an Impulse coaster differently than RWT's. I have a few ideas than I may test out on this once its done. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 So its been over a month I figured you guys deserve to see what I've been doing. I have been building pretty slowly but I've still managed to "figure out" this inverted coaster stuff, I could still use some help on the shaping. Anyway, pictures bellow: A dive over the launch is not yet complete. But I can say that the pull out of the dive should be perpendicular to the launch and will got into a 180* overbank. I'm still working out the ending but I plan on having a large inline twist or two in the layout. The nice part about any Intamin coaster is you have a lot of freedom when it comes to the layout. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopoll Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I really like it. Great idea to make an inverted Knex coaster. Supports look nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 So I waited a while to give a more content filled update. Anyway, enjoy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 no comments Overbankish turn is done. The lighting in my basement sucks BTW. So sorry if a few pictures are a little dark. *Insert 270* turn and a big ass heartline roll here* Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I never saw this before, but it's incredible! I love the tube supports with Knex, they add so much to a ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I love this and all I gotta say is screw K-nex for discontinuing their best models, Rippin Rocket and Screamin Serpent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Lego discontinued my favorite Space line, but I'm not saying "screw them". Besides, the new Son of Serpent models have the standard track and tubing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 ^Can't believe they actually brought it back! This is looking better and better with every update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10ryansmith Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I have a lot of KNEX stuff but I could never do anything like this... Looks fantastic as usual. ^^ I really want the Son of Serpent but can't spend $1000 on it... Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I have a lot of KNEX stuff but I could never do anything like this... Looks fantastic as usual. ^^ I really want the Son of Serpent but can't spend $1000 on it... Lol. The funny thing is that Costco had it advertised for $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 The MSRP price was $1,000. And even for only 500, you could still buy 7 or 8 screamin' serpents off ebay. Thanks for all the feedback! Changing the title sure helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwoods244 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 WOW! Just wow, this model is flawless. I cannot wait to see video of it in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvsntt Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Wow, I am certainly impressed. I can't wait to see a video of this in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I love how clean the construction of this is. The tube-style supports do wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Commando, absolutely impressive! I cannot wait to see the finished product, your attention to detail is impecabble, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrewy Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I can't wait to see a video!! -Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 ^Not yet but..... I know its been a while but, the Heartline line roll is finally done. Laterals will be added to all of the support in the turn once I figure out where the prelaunch is going. Its a little rough in places as a result. I'm debating where the station will be. Anyway, pics! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxopen Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 ........ I'm speechless! This is just amazing! This dose not need to fall in too the pit of unfinished projects . keep up the goop work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks for the comments everyone! Here's a test video for your viewing pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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