Introduction: How to Build Project "ignition" Knex Roller Coaster

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About: I'm a 16 year-old guy who loves to build mechanics out of knex. my main interests are ball machines and roller coasters. My real name is Matt and I'm a christian. I live in Australia or more commonly known as …
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

Normal to micro knex rods
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

Normal to Micro knex connectors
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!

Step 1: The Tower Base

Where the whole thing starts: the base.

Step 2: Tower Part 1

Um... The first part of the tower.

Step 3: Tower Part 2

The second part of the tower.

Step 4: Tower Part 3

Another part of the tower.

Step 5: Track Support

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.

Step 6: Tower Top

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.

Step 7: Track Hill

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.

Step 8: Figure Eight

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

Step 9: Turn Drop and Loop

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

Step 10: The Spiral

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

Step 11: Track End

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!!!

Step 12: Adding the Chain

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.

Step 13: Your Done

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