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Submission - B&M Dive Machine

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Post June 14th, 2011, 10:27 am
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Look! i've decided to work on another B&M.

Pretty much I had a dream about this small B&M Dive Machine (dont ask) and decided to build it. It's inspired by Krake. At this point i've already finished the layout and it's just smoothing and supporting the short length.

Stats:
Height: 130ft
Speed: 57mph
Length:~1,700ft
Inversions: 1 (Imelmann)

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Post June 14th, 2011, 12:38 pm

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Like the name! And don't worry about having dreams about coasters, happens to me all the time.[approve]

Post June 14th, 2011, 2:37 pm
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The main drop looks out of proportion to lead in and lead out of the main part of the drop. Have you got a side on view from top to bottom?

Post June 14th, 2011, 3:03 pm
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Side:
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Top:
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I have the pull out a little longer because I wanted to fit in the elements properly without using a stupid water splash. The g's are pretty under control as they are only reaching a max of 3.5.
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Post June 15th, 2011, 12:02 pm
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Before I comment on shaping and maybe be able to give advice, I am unsure if it is a rolling drop or the retaining lift(brake) just hasn't been placed yet?

Post June 15th, 2011, 3:58 pm
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The holding brake is there already, check the top down view you can see around where the nodes get closer the track changing color.
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Post June 15th, 2011, 5:21 pm

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Your heartline on the imlemmenn is a bit off
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Post June 15th, 2011, 9:59 pm
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Worked out the kinks in the first turn, and the fixed the Imelmann.

As for the supports im not good with B&M structures, any comments, questions or otherwise that might help me improve? I'm not good with B&M my last completed one was Albatross on 12/30/2007, so yeah.

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Post June 16th, 2011, 4:27 am
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Ok if it isn't a rolling drop the shaping is quite a way off. It should be alot tighter at the beginig then a long leadout to vertical, like this pic

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Yours looks like a more constant radius throught

Post June 17th, 2011, 11:17 pm

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Here's another good example of how the drop should be shaped.
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Post June 21st, 2011, 10:36 pm
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I tried reshaping the drop it ended up looking like poop so im keeping the off shaping, sorry guys, the ride is done though, expect the download next week here is the vid:

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Post June 22nd, 2011, 12:18 am

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Unfortunately, This ride is looking exceptionally meh all over. Shaping, trackwork issues, etc. If you spent another week or two on it, I think it has potential (I do rather like the layout for a small dive machine) but as it is it's not going to get much above a 7 from me.

Post June 22nd, 2011, 9:52 am
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It is a shame that you are kinda giving up and just wanting to release as quick as you can. The shaping of the drop is the main part of a DM and should be right. The second half of the drop is a nice mix of DM styes and works but you do need to reprofile the top of the drop or it isn't a DM.

It is your ride at the end of the day and your choices so go with what you are happy with.

Post June 22nd, 2011, 11:26 am
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Since it wasn't that big of a track, and I dont expect too many stellar ratings now I've decided to release it to exchange today.

http://www.coastercrazy.com/track_exchange/detail/18205
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