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Post by asdflkahsflasd on Nov 15, 2006 16:17:13 GMT -5
You just reminded me of how good a soda Irn Bru is. You can only buy it in Scotland. My camp counselor was Scottish and brought so much into camp that I was suprised how he fit it in his suitcase. The soda is a very hard taste to describe (bubble-gum-ish). It is amazing, though.
Back on-topic, I'm going to be working on construction. I figured out how to make a decent curve.
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Post by coasterfreak101 on Nov 15, 2006 16:45:45 GMT -5
Can't wait to see it! Any idea if there will be an update later tonight?
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Post by asdflkahsflasd on Nov 15, 2006 16:50:54 GMT -5
There most definitely will. I'm currently working on the curve. It came out VERY SLOPPY but I'm pretty sure it can get through with some momentum.
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Post by asdflkahsflasd on Nov 15, 2006 17:18:27 GMT -5
NEWS FLASHUsing my season pass, I went back to the park near the end of the day. They added a few more segments of coaster track, and were working on the ride's first curve. It appeared that they added another drop and flat section. A short tunnel was added after the first drop. Here, a little bunny hop was added onto the ride. Construction of the curve was taking place. Here is the completed curve before being put on the track. They put the curve on the track effortlessly. I can't see anywhere else for the coaster to go, so I'm hoping there's a huge drop. It might end up being a pretty short coaster, though. An overview of the coaster so far. Any guesses as to where the coaster may be going from here?
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Post by coasterfreak101 on Nov 15, 2006 17:43:34 GMT -5
Woah...I just came back from a great day at Anderson Park! There were some cool rides and games, but the best was the construction of the new coaster! I was able to take a video of the ride as I was being chased out by security guards.....fun stuff! www.megaupload.com/?d=MRZONIEHAll in all, I had a great day at the park! I got my running exercise for the day, lol! Big shout out to the security guards, thanks for that!
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Post by asdflkahsflasd on Nov 15, 2006 17:46:41 GMT -5
Dang, how did you get that video? That's amazing stuff. Props to ya.
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Post by wdwfanatic on Nov 15, 2006 19:54:02 GMT -5
That looks awesome! I can't wait to see the finale. I'm thinking it's a drop. How did Tyler get a hold of a video of your coaster?
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Post by coasterfreak101 on Nov 15, 2006 20:07:30 GMT -5
^Simple, I will explain in 5 easy steps:
1) Enter park unnoticed 2) Whip out camera and begin to film 3) Run as security guards find you 4) Continue to video tape as you run *VERY IMPORTANT* 5) Shut off video camera and hide once you jump the fence
Hope that helps! LOL ;D
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Post by asdflkahsflasd on Nov 15, 2006 20:09:30 GMT -5
^^ That is a secret that may never be answered.
Whatever happens, I think the coaster's about half done. A drop seems to be the obvious choice, but where will it head. Will it lay low around my bedroom, scale the closet door, or do something else?
On a serious note, I'm having a bit of trouble getting the coaster through the transfer between the first drop and headbanger-section. Apparently I may have taped something in a spot that I didn't want to. So the marble will make it through the coaster about 60% of the time, stop because of this uneven piece 35% of the time, and completely derail about 5% of the time. It's too high for me to see what the matter is. All I know is that I put the tunnel because it actually stopped the coaster from derailing so much.
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Post by coasterfreak101 on Nov 15, 2006 20:11:22 GMT -5
^Ooooh, mysterious! I can;t wait to see what it does...I probably won't be getting past security anymore...lol!
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Post by asdflkahsflasd on Nov 15, 2006 20:14:00 GMT -5
Heh, you never know. Security at Anderson Park is pretty lackadasical.
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Post by wdwfanatic on Nov 16, 2006 12:11:05 GMT -5
I think I know how he got the video now. Clever idea. Your coaster has inspired me to make one go around my room with my coaster set (the one I linked.)
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Post by asdflkahsflasd on Nov 16, 2006 16:28:15 GMT -5
Ah, that's sweet. I have to study for a bunch of crap, but expect an update tonight. I'm hoping to finish the coaster by the weekend if all goes well. So far, if it gets past that first bump it won't derail at all.
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Post by asdflkahsflasd on Nov 16, 2006 21:09:12 GMT -5
NEWS FLASHAfter trying to re-enter the park, I was told that I wasn't allowed to enter the park until the new coaster was officially announced. Apparently they didn't want me spoiling secrets anymore. But I had a friend with a press pass who snagged some pictures and gave them to me. Damn, they went the unexpected way by continuing the curve with a 90-degree-banked drop. That is one long support beam! I'm not sure what the point of that yellow part sticking up is...maybe it's scenery! While waiting for the supports to come in, the track was suspended in the air. This looks like an extremely fun part of the ride, even though a few lateral G's will be pulled. It appears that the drop was connected to a straight part to become one with the terrain. The drop honestly isn't that steep now. Wouldn't that be awesome if the coaster put the brakes on at the last second right here? Heh, that'd be a pretty short ride. It looks like it's going to drop down and end shortly. Although we could be surprised...an inversion or a helix would be killer. So far, this has been the only POV shot of this unnamed coaster! Check out the headchopper built in. Man, the drop doesn't look too smooth from this angle. Look at the curving drop to see the coaster in action. Another action shot. The train is in the middle of the yellow section. From what my friend told me, a few slight modifications were made to the coaster's track, and now the coaster does not stall anymore.
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Post by wdwfanatic on Nov 16, 2006 21:37:34 GMT -5
Awesome. Sweet drop. Tell the construcion workers to add a 180 degree turnaround drop next.
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