sheikra_rocks Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Yeah it's raining there now, and they have a piece of track in the air on the small crane. I'm kinda wondering if they are going to put in the track for the bottom part of the dive loop and rollout to the start of the lift loop before they top off the dive loop. Makes sense actually, that way the upper track isn't in the way when they are setting the lower track. It is not in the way. This construction company builds coasters all the time, I think they will be good. The only thing I see them doing is starting at the bottom of the dive loop, and building backward up to the top of the dive loop. There is at least one section of track on the top of the inversion that does not have supports.
Executioner822 Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 they only have two supports to put up for the dive loop before its all track. really hoping for the lift loop to be done by next Saturday but it'll be awesome to see what they have done. side note: I cant help but love how ki's coasters fit nice and snug beside each other without over lapping and going into another ride's space. I know some parks have no land to do that but my darn ocd bugs me about it. example: behemoth and backlot at wonderland, shambhala and dragon kahn at port adventura. 1
davidw Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 looks like Clifford had to be moved. that pry slowed down the progress they could have made
Adventuro Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 I hope this isn't too confusing of a question. I notice that they have placed the two supports that will be nearest to the midway, now in the renditions those supports are directly next to the midway. As of now they have just dirt around them, so do you think they will extend the midway closer to the supports or not? Like pouring more concrete closer to the ride?
Coasterama Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 I hope this isn't too confusing of a question. I notice that they have placed the two supports that will be nearest to the midway, now in the renditions those supports are directly next to the midway. As of now they have just dirt around them, so do you think they will extend the midway closer to the supports or not? Like pouring more concrete closer to the ride? They have to pour in concrete in anyway in order to place the station and queue... so I don't see why not.
thoe124 Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 There is also a different kind of fence in the rendering. And I do think that they will extend the concrete.
LongTimeLurker Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 I hope this isn't too confusing of a question. I notice that they have placed the two supports that will be nearest to the midway, now in the renditions those supports are directly next to the midway. As of now they have just dirt around them, so do you think they will extend the midway closer to the supports or not? Like pouring more concrete closer to the ride? They still have another set of supports to install for the dive loop that will be right at the fence.
fryoj Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Yeah it's raining there now, and they have a piece of track in the air on the small crane. I'm kinda wondering if they are going to put in the track for the bottom part of the dive loop and rollout to the start of the lift loop before they top off the dive loop. Makes sense actually, that way the upper track isn't in the way when they are setting the lower track. It is not in the way. This construction company builds coasters all the time, I think they will be good. The only thing I see them doing is starting at the bottom of the dive loop, and building backward up to the top of the dive loop. There is at least one section of track on the top of the inversion that does not have supports. You pretty much said the same thing I did. Put the bottom of the dive loop in before the top of the dive loop. And regardless how many coasters they have built, cranes lift vertically. The top of the dive loop is over top of the bottom of the dive loop. If they placed the top of the dive loop before the bottom, it would be in the way of crane access. Not saying there aren't ways to do it, but it would make more sense this way.
HTCO Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Looks like they are assembling the last A frame support for the dive loop on the ground. Wouldn't be surprised if we see that go vertical today.
Existential Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Dive loop keeps reminding me of something similar to a 'dive bar'...like it sucks or is really cool. Like 'aw man...we are heading back to that dive loop again?'. Like on a second ride? 1
Existential Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Sorry, I channelled some Mitch hedberg or something there... 2
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 I'm not following the construction of Banshee or studying the layout so it's a surprise to me when I ride it; I don't know what comes after the 0g roll. 1
TheBEASTunchained Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 KingsIslandPR - "How much do you think the piece of track in the air for the new Banshee roller coaster weighs?" (Photo Courtesy of Kings Island) 2
rcwizard13 Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 What are the chances they finish the supports and track for the dive loop tomorrow? I'd really like to see it in person this weekend. But, then again, the last time I was there was KIC day, so I'm looking forward to seeing it anyway. 2
myklhicks Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Kings Island answered the question: "8,000 pounds"
The Interpreter Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Existential was closer and didn't go over. 5
myklhicks Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 If existential and beast forever were on Price is right, existential would've won both showcases. 7
The Interpreter Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 And if it were Truth or Consequences, Existential could have won a media day pass, a new Camry or a splinter from Son of Beast. 6
calakapepe Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Someone may have not seen Existential's answer, because it's obviously closer.. *cough*
The Interpreter Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Hall's Cough Drops are in aisle 4, as are Fisherman's Friend and Ricola. 6
Shawn Meyer Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Here it is in color, which makes the lights around the ride kinda look like fire: Reminds me of the video they showed when they announced Banshee on August 8th. 5
BeastForever Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 ^^^ Or someone didn't seem to know how many pounds there are in a ton. (4.5 tons= 9,000 lbs) 2
calakapepe Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 If one didn't see the other post, yours truly was the closest guess. Still a fairly close guess imo. I would hope anyone would know there are 2000lbs in a ton by the time they are at my age.
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