Monroe Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 The KIDBSSG...Let's see who figures that one out? Just to keep this going for no apparent reason. This is not DB, KI, or my favorite coaster. But it is still my favorite support. http://www.rcdb.com/ig2832.htm?picture=19
coaster_junky Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 ^kingda ka and top thrill's top hat supports remind me of a person with a broken back when it bends really quick about a third of the way up.
Oldschool75 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 They can add some salt to the water to keep from freezing. I'm sure they have planned out all scenarios.
The Interpreter Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Monroe, the great military acronymizer has already figgered that one out. As for you, Brian5475E, I can assure you there are many things they could add to that water to prevent freezing, but they certainly would NOT want to add corrosive salt to damage the tracks and the concrete basin. As a matter of fact, many coasters that once had water mists have had those turned off or greatly reduced in order to prevent track damage. Never really understood that last, as I thought it rained from time to time in most outdoor parks.
CoastersRZ Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Or even before that, Adventure Express used to have mist right before the first tunnel.
RingMaster Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Those Kings Island Diamondback Support Support Groups are kinda scary to go to. The last time I went, someone death gripped the support beam to the warehouse we were in and started bawling 'cause it was the same color and style as the support holding the bottom of DB's first drop. Anyway....anyone think the inaugural installment of the final track piece will happen on the 31st when members of KICentral will partake in walking around the monstrosity that is Diamondback?
Kawana Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Those Kings Island Diamondback Support Support Groups are kinda scary to go to. The last time I went, someone death gripped the support beam to the warehouse we were in and started bawling 'cause it was the same color and style as the support holding the bottom of DB's first drop. Anyway....anyone think the inaugural installment of the final track piece will happen on the 31st when members of KICentral will partake in walking around the monstrosity that is Diamondback? I don't think so. Chances are that said piece should already be in place by then. I'm sure the media will be invited and a big deal will be made etc.... Would be neat to see, although it probably takes a little time to place a track section and I'm not sure I'd like to freeze for that long.
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 The KIDBSSG...Let's see who figures that one out? Just to keep this going for no apparent reason. This is not DB, KI, or my favorite coaster. But it is still my favorite support. http://www.rcdb.com/ig2832.htm?picture=19 Kings Island Diamondback Support Support Group
tycoonrebel7188 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 I haven't seen it posted yet, so I thought I would let everyone know 10 new pictures have been added to the construction gallery over at kiDiamondback.com. For some reason I really likethe picture of the piece of track sitting right in front of The Beast entrance.
CoastersRZ Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Don has updated the Diamondback photo gallery with ten new photos.
Beast1979 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 http://www.kiDiamondback.com/public/latest...ge&chip=382 Train Station + The Crypt = WHA?
CoastersRZ Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Its called they temporarily moved the sign when they were doing heavy lifting, so as not to damage it. Rest assured, that it will be moved back into place by the time opening day rolls around.
XGatorHead 8904 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 This one is my favorite of the new batch. I can just picture walking through Rivertown and seeing those trains zoom along that track.
Thrill_Biscuit Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 ^That IS an awesome pic! And the one with the Crypt sign in front of Dippin' Dots is unintentionally hilarious. Talk about a radical re-theme...
BoddaH1994 Posted January 9, 2009 Author Posted January 9, 2009 It's becoming more and more evident how dominate this thing will be over the Rivertown skyline.
gigacoaster2k Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 ^That IS an awesome pic! And the one with the Crypt sign in front of Dippin' Dots is unintentionally hilarious. Talk about a radical re-theme... I just pictured them putting the Crypt sign in front of the Dippin' part of the sign.. and we have Crypt dots.. that will get the imagination going on what such a treat would look like! And yes, I agree. I look forward to these photos so much.
coaster_junky Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 this one is my favorite picture this time: http://kiDiamondback.com/public/latest/gal...ge&chip=381
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Is Mr. Helbig posting pics just to compete with the ones I recently posted from out in the cold parking lot? It's no fair that he gets to get so close to the action. I did my best! I did my best!
fryler87 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 It's becoming more and more evident how dominate this thing will be over the Rivertown skyline. And the entire remainder of the park.
Monroe Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Those Kings Island Diamondback Support Support Groups are kinda scary to go to. The last time I went, someone death gripped the support beam to the warehouse we were in and started bawling 'cause it was the same color and style as the support holding the bottom of DB's first drop. Anyway....anyone think the inaugural installment of the final track piece will happen on the 31st when members of KICentral will partake in walking around the monstrosity that is Diamondback? Ha RingMaster was the first to say it, so he gets a cookie.
Beast1979 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 If I knew cookies were involved I would have said it right away!
Monroe Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 With a name like Monroe, and being on a PC, you have to imply that cookies are involved. (Monroe dreaming of Grandmas southern sugar cookies)
The Interpreter Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 And here I thought you'd be looking through the Ashland Archway... Waiting for Woofer, on queue....
Monroe Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 A little deeper than that, although I am fond of Atlanta, they just don't put the kick in the cookies like Grandma GARROONNTEEED. (Monroe still wondering how something so sweet can kick you in the butt without being called the powderpuff girls.)
Kawana Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 This one is my favorite of the new batch. I can just picture walking through Rivertown and seeing those trains zoom along that track. It's becoming more and more evident how dominate this thing will be over the Rivertown skyline. I don't know why but it just occurred to me that walking through that part of the park will never be the same. I know it's been said before, but Diamondback is completely changing the park, in my opinion. From that angle, it looks like a totally different park. Am I going crazy on this one? Also, does this look like it's going to hit the MCBR? Is that what I'm seeing, I know it won't but it looks like it's aimed right for it. Where does that piece eventually go?
pyrocoasterkid Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 The MCBR hasn't been lifted into place yet. The track in place approaching it goes under the MCBR, and then the track spirals upward to the MCBR.. As of now it's sitting on the ground it looks like.
Rollercoast19 Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 I don't know why but it just occurred to me that walking through that part of the park will never be the same. I know it's been said before, but Diamondback is completely changing the park, in my opinion. From that angle, it looks like a totally different park. Am I going crazy on this one? I was thinking the same thing when they began building Diamondback, so I took this picture. This way we could see the before and after. Before picture
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