How to Build Project "ignition" Knex Roller Coaster

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How to Build Project "ignition" Knex Roller Coaster

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Hi I'm Tornado 96 and this is an instructable on how to make my most recent knex coaster "Project Ignition". This is my first instructable so please tell me if there is anything that i could make better. You can make this from the serpent spiral and dragon's drop coasters. You can still build it without the sets.

Here is the piece count:
Rods
Green: 26
White: 16
Blue: 53
Yellow: 18
Red: 112
Grey: 60

Micro rods
Black: 5
Yellow: 6
Grey: 6
Red: 12
Purple: 12
Blue: 9
Orange: 13

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Red/Pink: 28
Purple/Green: 37

Connectors
Purple one-slot: 5
Orange two-slot: 22
Red three-slot: 16
Green four-slot: 1
Yellow five-slot: 36
Grey 3D: 92
Blue 3D: 55
White eight-slot: 2

Micro Connectors
Yellow three-slot: 8
Grey four-slot: 22
Blue 3D micro: 18
Grey 3D micro: 10
Purple two-slot: 45

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Neon connector: 4

Specials
Black chain wheel: 2
Black rod endings: 2
Grey spacers: 16
Blue spacers: 4
Tan connectors: 2
Chain Guides: 40
Tan "y" micro connectors: 17
Track pieces: 34
Micro chain links: 294
Motor: 1


Please tell me if I'm wrong in the piece count. Now that you've counted the pieces it is time to get started!

The Tower Base

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Where the whole thing starts: the base.

Tower Part 1

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Um... The first part of the tower.

Tower Part 2

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The second part of the tower.

Tower Part 3

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Another part of the tower.

Track Support

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This is an important part of the construction. Without it you would have to change the model completely. Watch carefully for small micro knex parts.

Tower Top

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The top part of the tower which includes the motor. I hope you can reach it. I put rods sticking out because I thought it made it look more intimidating.

Track Hill

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Finally! The tower is finished. But your not done yet. Now is the best part: attaching the track. Pay attention on where to put chain guides.

Figure Eight

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The descent! The action starts with a figure eight. LOOK OUT FOR TAN Y MICRO CONNECTORS!!!

Turn Drop and Loop

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The next part of the descent includes a turn, then a daring drop, and ends with a loop. LOOK FOR TAN Y MICRO CONNECTORS!!!

The Spiral

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This part of the descent spirals down the tower. LOOK OUT FOR TAN Y MICRO CONNECTORS!!!

Track End

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The longest step yet. The car goes through a few turns, twists and, loops and gets to the track hill. LOOK OUT FOR TAN Y MICRO CONNECTORS!!!

Adding the Chain

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One of the most important parts of the coaster. Without it the car wouldn't even get up the hill. Pay attention on where to let the chain run.

Your Done

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Congratulations!!! You have completed project ignition! Now you can watch the cars whiz down the tower. I hope you liked it.