The Zenith

[Nick]

The Zenith, So fast, so tall, so scary. Rocketing over a 205 foot tall top hat into various inversions and turns it's as tall as it looks.........really tall. Download coming soon.:)

Picture
(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4479/73870844xt8.png)

[IntaminFan007]

Not much to say...so cool!

The colors are fine, but I would make the supports a little darker.

[Whisper]

It never gets to me how unsupported Intamin Top-Hats are. You would think it would wobble or something.

Anyways, very nice looking coaster so far. Surprisingly the colours match:confused:

Looking forward to see more!;)

[IntaminFan007]

Actually, it does wobble, and it is supposed to. If it did not, then the structure would eventaully break.

[mitchellPAUL]

From the picture, the top is WAYY too wide, and is too under supported..

[The Storm Runner]

This sorta looks like a mirror image of Storm Runner, which, btw, does not wobble. :)

[Michael]

^Yes, actually rollercoasters are designed to "wobble". Like IntaminFan007 said, it flexes and sways slightly. The natural tension and compression from the force of the train causes these movements. This is healthy for the structure and prevents stress and cracking in the metal. Although usually it is not noticable, however with some coasters, like Wicked Twister, you can actually see the track flex and sway after the train passes down the spire. :D

Sorry for going off topic...

Looks nice, I really like the colors. The supports are pretty cool looking as well. Hope this works out Shees- er... Nick :rolleyes:

[jolash]

The entire TTD structure sways after a train passes over. Also watch SheiKra or Griffon after a drop.

[Maxamillious]

Nick, do you think that we could see a few more screen shots please? There’s not too much to look at in that one photo…


From the picture, the top is WAYY too wide, and is too under supported..Stealth at Thorpe Park is supported in very much the same manner. It’s wide, but in comparison between the train and the tophat’s radius, I think it’s fine.

[MagicMountainMan]

What's up at the top of the Top Hat?

Wait, is it friction wheels to prevent rollbacks?

[Nick]

No, I just wanted to have a catwalk at the top but I removed it. That wasn't sarcasm but I'll have some pictures up later cause I'm still working on supports.

[Comet]

As to why a top hat doesn't need too much supporting...it's because it's an arch, which is one of the sturdiest shapes to build in, so they kind of support themselves.
Not to mention there is barely any forces at the top of them.

Anyway, the colors look very nice, and I can't wait for the download.

[Nick]

Here's another little teaser....
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2154/82336870sm5.png

[Michael]

Hearline looks a bit off, try dividing the segment closest to the camera in two, moving it a bit to the left (like around 1 to 2 feet), and then smoothing the sections surrounding it; that should improve the heartline a bit :cool:

I am really excited for this, knowing your cretions, this thing is going to be insane :D

[Nick]

I may have a download up later but for now....
http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/2536/launchid071013101331000fx0.png

[Michael]

Wow nick this is looking great :D Love the colors, the track looks very smooth, and elegent. I can't wait for this download! :cool: