tigellinus Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 20+ B&M creations and I am almost positive that DB will take over as my favorite B&M. Although I wonder if DB will take over my favorite hyper spot currently held by Titan? I hope so. I'd still take S:ROS as my #1...
RailRider Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 We were talking about Beemers so we assume he thought it was a beemer. You should never Assume, because we all know what happens. Also if you notice I mentioned that Titan is my favorite Hyper, not B&M Hyper or even B&M, but just favorite Hyper. Which was the sentence after I discussed B&M. Although I wonder if DB will take over my favorite hyper spot currently held by Titan? I hope so. So once again yourself and flightoffear1996 should not assume what is never said. Also B&M would never make a coaster as forceful as Titan, but then again I guess I am only limited to discuss B&M coasters until the subject changes because the two of you seem to lack the capacity to follow a multi topic post. I will keep it simple if you need.
tigellinus Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 ^^Hey Beast1979, has your Winter Break started yet??
CoastersRZ Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 Two more pictures from today have been added to the photo gallery at KIDiamondback.com This image show some of the significant progress that has been made on the station. Wood sheathing is going up on the upper level of the station. On the lower level, they have placed the girts between the structural columns to provide bracing for the cladding that will eventually enclose the lower level of the station. Additionally, if you look at the supports for the lift hill on the far left of that picture, you will see what looks like blankets wrapped around the base of the supports. Those are concrete blankets. Those are there because they poured the expansive grout between the top of the footing and the bottom of the steel support. The blanket is there to keep in some of the heat from the grout (as concrete and grout both produce exothermic chemical reactions) so that it can properly cure in this cold weather. I hope some of you enjoyed that little construction process update.
flightoffear1996 Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 I really like the station so far. The other picture doesn't show us anything new though but thanks for the update. Diamondback is sweet!!
Beast1979 Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 ^^Hey Beast1979, has your Winter Break started yet?? Yep, I get this and Next Week Off! I really like the station so far. The other picture doesn't show us anything new though but thanks for the update. Diamondback is sweet!! I agree with every word in that post.
Fear the Offseason Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 Looks like work has started on the hammerhead!! Finally!
coaster_junky Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 is the storage track going to be an inclosed barn like Vortex's, or all out side like Son of Beast?
tigellinus Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 ^^Behemoth's is NOT....so at this point I would have to say, sadly, not!! However, Nitro's trains have nice, cozy, enclosed garages...but I still think what you see is pretty much what you'll get.
RailRider Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 ^ I would agree, nor do any of the renderings show an enclosed area for the storage track, nor are there any additional footers poured to erect an additional structure on.
MarshalMan35 Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 On the topic of B&M's: I've ridden Chang, Mantis, Raptor, Hulk, and Dueling Dragons. No complaints for any of them; in fact Raptor is still my 3rd favorite ride at CP behing MF and Maverick. (sorry, TTD fans. TTD is ok but for the wait I'd rather get a bit more action). I can't wait to add DB to this list; it's going to be indescribable bliss. Terpy, thanks for taking my Troll description lightly. I say weird stuff like that from time to time. Can't wait for the hammerhead to be finished.
CoasterKrazy Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 If I remember correctly from our tour last week, the transfer track will have a roof, but it will not be enclosed like the station. Someone back me up on this one...
footballfreak Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 So what do you think they are doing in the bottom of the station at 7 o'clock at night.
The Interpreter Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 There are some things it is best not to know. Terpy, who knows a few construction workers, and what they might be doing at 7 o'clock at night after a full day...
Beast1979 Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 *Makes the face he alwakes makes when his dad comes on to his mom in front of him*
tigellinus Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 ^^HUH?!?! I thought Terpy was maybe talking about the sauce!?!
tigellinus Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 ^^Dang it! I was hoping you weren't going to spill the beans to the young padawan!!
flightoffear1996 Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 Before you know it Diamodback trains will be here. The dark cold days of winter will be gone. We will soon be talking about how our first ride was and how long the line was. Before you know it we will realize that Diamondback had a great first year!! On that note can you beleive that FoF 14th year of operation! I remeber when that ride was new!
CoastersRZ Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 And getting back to the topic of construction of Diamondback, if you check out the webcam, they have some supports up for the hammerhead turn and even some track heading up into the turn is now up.
MarshalMan35 Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I just noticed that as well. They might finish the turn today.
Thrill_Biscuit Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 It seems like yesterday when we were discussing the draining of Swan Lake; now look at that thing. It's coming along nicely!
flightoffear1996 Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I hope we get a Christmas update from Don!
coaster_junky Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I hope we get a Christmas update from Don! i honestly hope that the construction workers get christmas off, i know that they are on a tight schedule, but i think they should have it off.
flightoffear1996 Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 ^ I would hope they have it off too but at the same token I would liek to see how everything has progressed from last week.
BoddaH1994 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Posted December 23, 2008 One more exclusive update to close out the year: See the latest in the KICentral Photo Gallery!!
coasterguy15 Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 Very nice pictures! I think it's so fascinating to watch the station and overbank going up.
CoastersRZ Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 That station is looking mighty fine! Also the entire ride just seems to dominate the midways. The train is certainly going to have a lively beginning next year with Diamondback roaring by and above the tracks!
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