Rocket (PTC)

Rocket.
PTC/John C. Allen

Influenced by Nightmare, but it's smaller.








Tell me what you think.

Reminds me of Yankee Cannonball, which isn't a bad thing at all as it's one of my favorite rides. Do you need someone to test?

Thanks. I'm going for that look. It's barely 70 feet, like most, but I really like the layout.

And yes you can test.
Anyone else?
I'll send you the track tomorrow.

Yankee Cannonball is only around 65, and it still delivers a really fun ride. It's loaded with airtime (it still has buzzbars thankfully) and has really quick pacing, and on top of that it runs smoother than a lot of steel coasters. If only Cedar Point took care of Blue Streak and left the old restraints alone...it would probably be one of my favorite rides there.

Thats true. I really like these rides. The simple designs are really fun.

I sent the track to (i think) your email, if it's the adress on your msn thing.

Nah my MSN is different, I don't use that email anymore. Current one is boulderdashcci@verizon.net

sent.

[gouldy]

It's pretty [^]

I have a coaster that's been sat on my computer for nearly 3 years, the layout is almost identical to this. I love making this kind of coaster, more so for doing the supports and making them look pretty than anything else.

^ [R]

Add skid brakes out of layered small supports for a classic touch.

or maybe anti roll backs. That would be cool too (pun intended cool5)

Yes, skid brakes and anti roll backs will improve the classic look.

Also add some diagonal bracing from bent to bent like real coaster sturcture is made. Use the small wood beam. Not the flat hand rail beam or the larger 4x6 post.

Originally posted by gouldy
I love making this kind of coaster, more so for doing the supports and making them look pretty than anything else.

Me too. This one was really fun to make. All hand-built. I can't wait to do supports. It's my favorite part. I take much pride in making them realistic.

Originally posted by cool5
Yes, skid brakes and anti roll backs will improve the classic look.

All of that will come.

Sent you an email.

Started on supports.
Not Done! I've only supported this section and this section doesn't have diagonal lacing or lateral bracing.

This is how I double up my skid brakes supports.

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