Richard Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Just trying out a few things, but quite happy with half the layout so far! Ignore the colours for now, I'm just playing about for now. Edited April 23, 2014 by Richard
coasterfreak101 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Already looks better than every other flyer out there!
IronWolfman Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Those elements are perfect, and dat color scheme
A.J. Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 If you're just playing about, use the preview thread. No need to start a new thread for your project unless you have a substantial amount of content.
Richard Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 Maybe I worded my first post slightly wrong, but what I meant was I was playing around with the colours! The actual trackwork is close to final, and this is a project I fully intend to finish, I'm not sure if you've seen one of my project topics before, but I like to follow a similar template with them, and it's never seemed to be a problem before. The "playing around" with trackwork and layouts is something I've done with this project since early January, so although I'm not showing an awful lot in this screen, ALOT of time went into it, and this screen is part of the final product with regards to trackwork. I would never start a topic unless I was completely happy with what I've created and have a full intent to release the product.
Projektion Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Everyone seems to be putting these zero-g pretzel rolls things on flyers now, it's strange. Not that I think it's a bad thing, that element looks awesome, and seems like something B&M would actually build if they decided to make a bit more of an intense flyer. Personally, from the picture you shown, I don't like the compact nature of the layout, I much prefer when rollercoasters (B&Ms in particular) have a more expansive layout, but then again,that's personal preference. I look forward to seeing some more pics of this.
RideofSteel Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Wow, that looks great! I can't wait to see more.
coasterfreak101 Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Maybe I worded my first post slightly wrong, but what I meant was I was playing around with the colours! The actual trackwork is close to final, and this is a project I fully intend to finish, I'm not sure if you've seen one of my project topics before, but I like to follow a similar template with them, and it's never seemed to be a problem before. The "playing around" with trackwork and layouts is something I've done with this project since early January, so although I'm not showing an awful lot in this screen, ALOT of time went into it, and this screen is part of the final product with regards to trackwork. I would never start a topic unless I was completely happy with what I've created and have a full intent to release the product. Not to mention that every one of your other projects is top-notch and they don't seem to ever go stagnant like everyone else's.
Richard Posted March 11, 2014 Author Posted March 11, 2014 Been doing more work on the ride, and I quite like it. I've incorporated some of my favourite flyer elements to the ending. They may not be to everyones tastes and they're a definite contrast to the twist-and-force first half, but I feel it works. I've always been obsessed with capturing that floaty exhilarating flying sensation, and I feel the tracks getting there, I just need to get the surroundings to emphasis this. Screens. Once again ignore the colours for now, I haven't quite figured out how to present the ride as a package. It's getting there though, feels like I haven't done a project in AGES.
IronWolfman Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Loving how practically perfect you have the shaping for this ride. I prefer the color scheme in your first post to all blue, but that's a personal opinion. I'm excited to see more!
soldier148 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Glad there are no tunnels.. I've seen a ton of coaster now, with like a thousand tunnels for no reason. This however is looking great!
Richard Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 I've noticed the over use of tunnels. Real rides don't tend to use them alot, and I feel most people hide the best parts with tunnel over-kill! I did have a tunnel on this ride, but it didn't add anything, and I figured as a flyer it's more exhilarating whizzing past the terrain and trees than surrounded by concrete. Thanks for the feedback, I've also decided on a name. "HØG", it's an old norse word for hawk.I have a weird obsession with scandinavia and this word seems appropriate and striking. Maybe not the most original idea, and a flyer named after a hawk, but hey.
Richard Posted March 14, 2014 Author Posted March 14, 2014 Just an overview of the ride from the "guest plaza" area (hopefully the main first view of the ride). I'm quite proud of how the layout sits in the skyline from this view. Also if you ever notice a trim brake in any pictures, don't be offended. I've had to add one as I'm a perfectionist. I don't believe pacing means "fast paced" and the second half slightly over sped. But I guess it adds an element of realism .
yay101 Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 I like the layout and the fact that it is hidden in the trees! I think the color scheme of the very first picture of the thread was the best haha.
Richard Posted March 16, 2014 Author Posted March 16, 2014 Bit of support and terrain work . Going up the lift. The "swoop turn/overbank" weaves between some of the lift supports.
Richard Posted March 17, 2014 Author Posted March 17, 2014 I may be over-posting images here but NL2 makes everything look so pretty =D and I'm really enjoying working on it atm. Here are the first few elements.
coasterfreak101 Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 Seriously gorgeous. Can't wait until there's a Mac version or I decide to invest in a Windows OS for Bootcamp.
yay101 Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 I think the car needs a different color but damn that ride's pretty.
Richard Posted March 18, 2014 Author Posted March 18, 2014 Seriously gorgeous. Can't wait until there's a Mac version or I decide to invest in a Windows OS for Bootcamp. I was gonna wait for a mac version. But atm I'm using parallels and it runs pretty well!
Richard Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 A few more screens. Got alot of terrain work to do and clearances, along with a finalised name and logo. So watch this space
thrillseeker4552 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Looks good! I really like the original color scheme better though.
Richard Posted March 26, 2014 Author Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Invested in NL2-Pro (tis payday) which is fabulous! Which means pretty screens but also I've tweeked the friction slightly, as I feel it was running as if it was all hard wheels so needed a trim. But now I can eliminate the trim and it's running as planned. Edited March 27, 2014 by Richard
coasterfreak101 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Man that pretzel is gorgeous. Got Windows running on the Mac, so hopefully by the time this comes out I actually get to ride it!
Richard Posted March 27, 2014 Author Posted March 27, 2014 ^ This ride was made 100% on a macbook pro with parallels!
Richard Posted March 27, 2014 Author Posted March 27, 2014 Little taster video here, if you're curious how it moves. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be]
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