Stingray - Euro Fighter

[Michael]

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/stingray-1.png

I'm not sure whether I will end up continuing this project, it mostly depend on feedback.

I was inspired by the new Spongebob coaster at Nick Universe at MOA, so I decided to whip up a Euro Fighter of my own. With 5 inversions (Dive Loop, Loop, Zero G Roll, Corkscrew, Heartline Roll), this ride packs a punch. At just over 77 feet, this tiny ride keeps its pace well with almost 2,000 feet of track. And yes this is Stingray like the Corvette. (Imagine something like Xcelerator's trains) :cool1:

I also have a music video:

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Kc1w5LKnI

Song: "What is to Burn" - Finch


So I might finish this up and support it, but who knows. I'm already buisy with my Vekoma Motor Bike, lol

[rollercoasterfreak91]

Looks great to me. Being a non NL user and used to RCT2 default supports, they already look great. I love how it goes throught the loop. This is what I'd love to see at SFMM next year. (How cool would it be if they had a contest and the winner would have his or her coaster built? )
Edit: Once I saw the video I saw it doesn't actually go through the loop. It just looks like it in the picture.

[Nate]

Looks great, but goes through a few of the inversions a little slow it seemed. I would love if a park near me built this ride.

[Jumpman23]

Great vid and coaster, but the last turn before the barrel roll at the end it went through really slow.

[Xtreme Descent]

Great job on the layout! But, as said above, it goes through the last turn a bit slow. I love the layout, though!

[R.C.]

Very nice coaster. It looked really smooth, except for the bottom of the immelman, but it wasn't too bad. I really like the layout. Great job.

[Michael]

An update on Stingray for ya. Putting in some cool supports, it's surprisingly fun actually, lol.


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/NoLimitsSimulator2008-03-0723-56-55.jpg

A train begins the 75 foot ascent



http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/NoLimitsSimulator2008-03-0723-57-14.jpg

The Zero G roll looms overhead




http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/NoLimitsSimulator2008-03-0723-58-31.jpg

Down we go!




http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/NoLimitsSimulator2008-03-0723-59-57.jpg

Dive loops are quite fun! :)




http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/NoLimitsSimulator2008-03-0800-00-47.jpg

Cool supportage...



Thankyou for checking out my thread! :001_cool:

[Michael]

Please excuse my double post,

Finishing up the supports; New music video comming within an hour or two. What do you guys think of the custom supports so far? :001_cool:

[Sam]

Supports look good! Must take hours to make them look the way they do.

[Michael]

^ Thanks Sam :cool1:
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Well I have the latest music vid up on Youtube, it showcases some of the new supportwork and re-tracked areas. I adjusted the banking in areas so it accomidates the lower speeds. But support-wise I'm about 1/2 way done... yea... :laugh:


LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65mpuigBfT8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65mpuigBfT8)

[YourNameHere]

wow, that is reeeaaaly good, much better than some of my designs, keep those pics coming

[Whisper]

Michael, your creations inspire us all. I haven't played No Limits in about 2 months. Now, I really want to get back into this. Gerstlauer should be jealous:thumbup1:

Good luck on future projects:tongue_smilie:

[Michael]

^Thankyou :)

Yes I'm still working on my Motorbike, sorry I haven't updated you guys in a while on that one; been buisy, should have an update on that after I get back from Silver Dollar City Next week.


And here is some progress on Stingray. I'm almost done with supports, to be honest, they look cool... but making them just plain sucks :stick_tongue:

Screenage:



http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/1-6.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/2-5.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/3-6.jpg

[rollercoasterfreak91]

That looks really good. The supports are very realistic, and it makes me want to ride it. (Never ridden a Euro Fighter...aw) 2 things though: The staircase looks unrealistic (Don't have NL, so I don't know if it can be fixed) and the platform at the top of the lift is floating. (Don't know if that can be fixed either. :)) Other than that it looks great.

[Michael]

I made the staircase with L and I Beams, so I really just tried my best :tongue:

The top of the platform will be connected to the lift supports by the end of tonight, as will the supports on the helix. I'l have an update tonight hopefully.

Thanks for the comment!

[CedarFair Kinda Guy!]

How do you make Ur supports look the way they do?? I am trying to do very similar supports but I don't get how U to do that??

[Michael]

If you are talking about the flanges, you take a small segment of support that is one diameter size larger that the support you are putting it on and you align it with the support. Make sure it's fairly short, and when you simulate your ride they will show up :cool1:

^And looking at your sig.. I would never guess where I got this color scheme... :wink2:

[CedarFair Kinda Guy!]

^Thanks!! Hahahaha, on the color scheme thing!! :stick_tongue:

[Michael]

^ haha, that was initialy an accident, but it happened to look cool :stick_tongue:

No update tonight, I didn't get as much done as I would have liked to. I happened to aquire an iTunes gift card... :wink2:

[Michael]

Sorry for the double post.


Lots of progress on supports, and I finally got the last couple bumps out. It's smooth as glass now. The best news is expect a download tonight! I'm going to wrap up the last supports and make a final music vid too. So be on the lookout for that :001_cool:

As for now, check out some supportage...



http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/s1.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/st3.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/st5.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/st4.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/st2.jpg

[CedarFair Kinda Guy!]

A-mazing, the supports are super realistic! The layout is well done, this is a great coaster and it seems like it should be put into a theme park!

[Whisper]

B-E-A-U-TIFUL I might have to get a new keyboard after I drooled all over it. You should email Gerstlauer, I am sure they might feel jealous of your creation.

Keep it up!!

[Voyage100]

Tons of twisted loop and fun curve can be seen, and I am really going to find it so much fun that those elements are looking cool.

[Michael]

I have a three day weekend comming in a couple days, so I'll be making major updates on Stingray, Shift, and a new project I started recently. :cool1:

Thankyou guys so much for the comments! :D

[mayoki]

Wow... This is great! The last pic with the overbanking turn looks awesome...:drool:

[Michael]

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/logolayout.png

Stingray is 100% complete. Download and comment, enjoy the music video if you don't have NL. :001_cool: Thanks to all for the support!

-Michael

Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBkYPV8Hpnk

Download: 101


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/detailslayout.png


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/1-8.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/2-7.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/3-8.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/4-5.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/5-3.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/Millennium-Mike/6-2.jpg

Again, thanks :smile:

[Whisper]

I think I just wet myself!

[rollercoasterfreak91]

That is one sexy ride, I love the supports...Note: never call a roller coaster sexy in front of the GP...they look at you weird. :)

[CedarFair Kinda Guy!]

Great work man! I have always liked your coasters, you really now how to use NL very well :drool: Great job and can't wait for the next project!!

[jolash]

Although I did not take the time to download this one, it looks like you hit the nail right on the head. Excellent looking ride. I enjoy the color scheme as well.

I would like to note that Euro-fighters do not feature lift stairs though.

EDIT: I just viewed the YouTube posting of your ride. To put it simply, it was a pretty lackluster ride. Although the screens look wonderful, the video reveals at least 2 support collisions, bad heartlining and track smoothing, and a very slow-paced ride.

[Michael]

^ Why don't you download it :blink:

And keep in mind I do not use AHG, automated track smoothening, or any outside program to make these. I hand make them :cool:

[jolash]

Why download when I can just watch it? It's quicker. :)


And also keep in mind, it never crossed my mind that it was AHGed. I myself do not use AHG or any of those garbage programs made for the weak-minded :tongue: