Hydra - 2005 - Month Hold

Real isn't in the robotics compition, the user Tyrant over on coastersims.com is. Tyrant is doing the theming for the ride

Cant totally replicate the FOV for this one, but its close. Considering I have the blue prints, I know its correct. But, the shooter for the picture had more zoom than NL could produce so its just a bit off.

http://nldc.interfix.net/i1592

[Brtnboarder495]

Wow, thats fricken awsome and accurate. I couldnt make it anywere like that If I tried! Looking good!

very, unique.

[coolbeans326]

Considering I have the blue prints

What the hell? Where did you get those from?

Well, the Zero G in the blue prints is reversed, but I got them from a friend who happened to know someone who worked there and saw them and had his camera handy. Go figure eh?

I believe they are on the net too somewhere...

http://nldc.interfix.net/i1619

It is uncanny ... the resemblance is just about perfect.

[Brtnboarder495]

Wowza, thats like perfect. Keep the work up. One thing though, in the real pic, there seems to be banking coming out of the zero G roll, and there isnt any on yours. Its just a minor thing, and considering how realitsic it is now, I would'nt deduct, but you seem to like everything perfect, so just thought I would let ya know!

Its mostly the angle. They are standing back further and with a wider lens, but with more zoom.

If anything, my zero g is slightly higher and ends sooner. But for the sake of not having any height measurements except for I think the hill and Incline Dive loop, I tried to blend what I see in the pictures with how NL reacts.


This isnt really directed at anyone in particular, but people have been getting uber picky. Considering I dont have anything but an overhead plan, Im doing alot of the banking and shaping so that not only does it resemble the real thing, but so it rides like it should in NL. So yes, theres bound to be errors but if I spend time to make sure its exactly like pictures (which is dangerous since pictures can be deceiving) I may never finish this.

And I want to finish this alot, its going to be a sweet ride.

[Brtnboarder495]

Like I said, I wouldn't deduct, but you seem to be trying to get the exact perfect inch for inch coaster, which insnt necessary. Its fine, and thanks for cleaning that up.

[coolbeans326]

- well, you are doing a lot more than what I would normally expect to see in a rec. And so do w/e you decide to do, it's gonna turn out a great ride either way.

[coolbeans326]

Hows it coming along?

Been working on a contest coaster + was recently promoted at work so my time got cramped. Its still on the list and will be picked up here shortly. (Contest is due tonight, spending like the next 5+ hours on it to make sure it will be done)

[coolbeans326]

^cool, you've got that promotion you've been talking about for so long. Congrats, man.

[coolbeans326]

bump, you know what I want to hear, [;)]

Nothing. I want to redo the Zero G (again)

[GRIM.657]

-sigh-....perfectionist...lol

It is lookin 100% awesome, but i guess thats normal for your rides Real


-GRIM

How's it coiming?

Was on vacation, havent touched it. In a "NL slump" and frankly, while its still in plans to finish, could be my last coaster I do.

... I think we all knew this day would be approaching, eventually.

Take it with a grain of salt but yes, unless somehow I learn to do all the things I need to do to keep me enthused, it may be winding down.

[coolbeans326]

^ what does that mean? What things?

I will keep those things to myself. I build for myself, not for others. So when I cant do what I want to up to the standards I want them, thats when I usually let go. So well leave it at that.

Translation .... quit pushing him.