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  1. Hey everyone. I'm from Ohio Valley Coasters and we do WEEKLY Mystic Timbers updates. Here is the video from this weekend. If you were not able to make it out to KI to see the progress check out this video! Subscribe for more! :)

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    Welcome aboard, i was hoping you guys were on here. You have the best video updates there are. Always look forward to seeing your newest vid. :)

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    I'm curious as to why they are using a backhoe instead of a large trencher to dig out for the footers. Anyone know?

     

     

    A trencher really isn't designed for footer digging. These footers are at least two foot wide IIRC. Trenchers that big are going to be for heavy duty installations and be much too large for a project like this. Also, trenchers don't have a way of loading the dirt into trucks for haul off and just leaves it next to your hole. They are best for running long trenches for electric lines, sewer lines, etc that are going to be filled in soon after. A backhoe or excavator is really the best for jobs like this. 

     

    Makes sense, thanks for the input, appreciate it.

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    Pretty much sums up KIC anymore, over my years of being a member I've come to realize that KIC is sort of a "Clique" you either share the same ideas or you're not welcomed. Its partially the reason I don't go to meet ups, my first and last one being Banshee construction behind of scenes tour, and I left early.

    There definitely are cliques here, but the people who typically attend "meet-ups" are glad to meet other park fans. At something like a construction tour or Coasterstock, you do need to introduce yourself if you'd like to meet people.

    In general, I don't think that people with unpopular opinions are made to feel unwelcome here. That said, many Internet forums tend to have a critical side, which I know is intimidating for some.

    Since you mentioned that Banshee construction tour, just something for anyone who ends up on a Mystic Timbers tour to remember: following the instructions/rules (eg. staying with the group, not touching things you aren't supposed to) is vitally important on a behind-the-scenes tour, lest the group not be invited on such things in the future.

    I can promise not everyone will agree with my views. And vise versa. I've had a really good time. Almost died a couple times. But enjoyed every minute.

     

    very well said my friend, Couldnt agree more. 

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  4. Its a small world.  I am an architect at a Cincinnati area architectural firm.  

     

    It will be exciting to see them put more bents in place.  However, once the lift and first drop are in place, the webcam will not offer much of a view of construction as the ride progresses across the WWC reservoir or back towards the train shed.

    Well hopefully they will add a second webcam and show that back area. They did so when Banshee was constructed. Of course they will have to have some sort of structure to put the webcam in and hook it up....but from what i have seen there are a few structures back in that area. One can always wish.  B)

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  5. That's some funny stuff right there. This must be your first construction project.

    No, they aren't concerned about anything being "off a little bit". They have rather precise measurements to work with.

    And the tree stumps were removed with the trees.

    Hardly, im an architectural designer, i have a wee bit of experience of construction projects....most of the silly questions i ask are from my daughter, like the stumps. LOL 

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