HYPOXIA -- Compact Gerstlauer Spinning Coaster [NL]

This is my first time posting a ride here on the TPR game thread. This thread didn't exist back when I was big into designing rides many years ago so my last posted rides were on Coastersims (now defunct). This is the first coaster I've actually completed as of late. My idea was to create a Spinning coaster which was taller and longer than any to date, but still fit it within a decently tiny footprint. I'm pretty happy with the results:

Track is hand built/hand smoothed. So far no tools have been used and I'm not sure that I will end up using any tools as the track is already pretty smooth. Support work is going to start soon and I have yet to figure out how I'm going to do scenery, but I need to make custom one sided stations due to clearance issues.

Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

You're missing two things....

A hose to wash down the platform after every dispatch return...and the puke trough at the exit for those who didn't protein spill on the platform.

(Beyond nauseating concept for a ride... I mean that)

Looks good, though. Looking forward to seeing you upload it to the Exchange when your finished.

I love compact rides and this one does that to an extreme. Does it spin a ton?

I would agree it's a completely nauseating concept and I would never be able to ride it in real life. However there are definitely people who like this kind of ride and it's been fun designing it so far.

It doesn't spin as much as you would expect. It still spins a good amount and the ride is always a little different due to the NL engine varying the weight distribution in the car. It definitely is very compact though as my current support work is proving challenging to figure out how to sneak vertical tubes down through the mess of track.

That's understandable based upon the overhead view. Not much space not covered by track.

That looks brutal, in a good way. I would LOVE to see a video of this.

Sometimes I feel like supporting a coaster this compact is a lot like solving a huge puzzle. There's usually only one way that really works and looks good. I thought it would take longer to figure out but I've supported the first helix:

A video will happen eventually, I'd rather make one after the ride is finished however if I get to the point of needing a break I may make a short highlights reel/tailer type of video.

That's some nice supporting, it looks almost exactly like someting Gerstlauer would do. I also really like the color scheme on this.

Looks fantastic! Certainly Gerstlauer-worthy!

**Update** Supports galore!

It's hard not to double post when I've been so busy...

It looks amazing. I would ride it if it were real.

Great support work

Great work! I also love the color scheme.

Thanks for everyone's interest! I've been working hard and the supports are done. Here are a couple overview shots as well as the view of the last portion of the ride before the final brakes.

Is anyone good at 3D modeling and willing to help with making a station and other scenery? I'm going to be framing out everything with supports for importing into 3D modeling software. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I love this coaster! You are doing a fantastic creative job with this beauty!

It's pretty much ideal to be inside a building, with some parts of the track sticking out.

Amazing support work too!

Keep up the good work.

- Kian.

Pretty cool looking spinner you've put together. Man it's been so long since I've even opened No Limits and I'm starting to miss it. I used to do 3D modeling, but I was a novice at best. My modeling skills were alright, but often plagued by scaling issues. I don't want to highjack your thread, so I'll keep the pictures in the attic where they belong. Btw, 3D can be compensated with awesome landscaping...

I've been trying to come up with ideas for the name while working on the car texture. I'm trying to figure out a name with one or two words but the key is for it to be short and punctual. I would love to get everyone's input with ideas. Hopefully it will help bring about something decent.

Some ideas based upon my problems with spinners:

"the NAUSEATOR"

"The VOMIT COMET"

"Barfapalooza"

"the Yack Master"

"Easy Queasy"

"Whirl and HURL"

(It's a beatuiful ride- no question, but spinners and I have had some serious issues in the past. Ask the bushes near Great America's Rajun Cajun if you don't belive me...)

R.D.

Some ideas based upon my problems with spinners:

 

"the NAUSEATOR"

"The VOMIT COMET"

"Barfapalooza"

"the Yack Master"

"Easy Queasy"

"Whirl and HURL"

 

(It's a beatuiful ride- no question, but spinners and I have had some serious issues in the past. Ask the bushes near Great America's Rajun Cajun if you don't belive me...)

 

R.D.

HAHAHA I'm right there with you. The one and only time I rode a spinner was Pandemonium at SFNE and I was paired with two kids opposite me who were half my size. I had to sit for half an hour afterwards. I am still intrigued with the style though and I wish desperately that I could ride them without getting sick.

I love your name ideas although I don't know that they'd be too pleasing to the GP.

*UPDATE*

I have tentatively named the coaster HYPOXIA and have make a car texture using that name:

Oh dear, Elissa isn't going to like this...

Oh dear, Elissa isn't going to like this...

I don't follow...

Oh dear, Elissa isn't going to like this...

 

I don't follow...

Elissa is the wife of the guy who founded and manages this site. She does not like to spin, at all.

I'm loving the ride so far! I always love Gerstlauer coasters in No Limits. Can't wait for more!

Elissa is the wife of the guy who founded and manages this site. She does not like to spin, at all.

I know who she is, I wasn't aware of the fact that she doesn't like to spin. I'm right there with her though, I can't do spinning coasters at all, which makes me sad since I'm so intrigued by the style.