firehawkboy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 ^ Haha good job Maria!! I read yesterday that you've never seen one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Browns Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I'm pretty sure there are B&M engineers in combination with KI maintenance running the testing. I know from following the construction of CP's Intamin coasters that its pretty common for Intamin guys to rent houses and apartments near the park for the duration of testing. Probably a few B&M guys living temporarily around the KI area too but I'm curious for a more knowledgeable answer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 After seeing the numerous splashdown images of Diamondback it reminds me of a fighter plane breaking the sound barrier. This Reminds me of this And this video is just awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehawk fan Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 You guys rock! That is one awesome picture and video!! Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehawk fan Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Oh and yey; I still haven't started the laundry yet! KI central is very addictive......in a very good way! Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyvelvet Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I am loving the progress of Diamondback!! Yes, this site can be addicting. Does anyone think the que area will be covered?? If so, with what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I miss hearing sonic booms. Oh well, I guess a B&M roar will just have to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehawk fan Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I'm with you Gator! My only thing this year is I have 3 little ones.......Jake is 6yrs and 47 inches, Cassidy is 11yrs and 53 inches and Sydney is 14yrs and tall enough to ride everything!!!!! Cassidy sooo wants to ride DB and has even informed me that she will put toilet paper in her shoes to be tall enough to ride it!! I just have to laugh And Jake has said the same thing because he wants to ride the bigboy rides! Time will tell......Is it possible to grow and inch in 1 month? HaHa! Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhudson17 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 New Blog Post http://www.kiDiamondback.com/public/latest/blog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawana Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I am loving the progress of Diamondback!! Yes, this site can be addicting. Does anyone think the que area will be covered?? If so, with what? Don said at the offseason blues tour that the queue would likely be similar to BLSC, Firehawk, or Delirium. I was hoping that DB would get something similar to Maverick, but it appears not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyvelvet Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thanks for answering my question! I too think it would great to see some que themes like that of maverick. I am curious to see how this will all look and if they will open up the path to the right of the tower this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I am loving the progress of Diamondback!! Yes, this site can be addicting. Does anyone think the que area will be covered?? If so, with what? Don said at the offseason blues tour that the queue would likely be similar to BLSC, Firehawk, or Delirium. I was hoping that DB would get something similar to Maverick, but it appears not. That's exactly how I visioned it to be. With the old country feel to it. Oh well I think a Delirium sun protector will do the job too and look kinda cool if it's the same colors as the coaster. EDIT: SPLASH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad198 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 ^ I think the weather protection is all I'd really like. Fans would be fantastic as well but the key thing is simply to keep the sun and rain off of you! Also, you have to remember that a portion of Maverick's queue was already in place as an existing building. I can't think of too many other rides at Cedar Fair parks where they've really gone out of their way to build a queue like Maverick's on any of their bigger coasters, so I think Maverick is definitely an anomaly in that respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium123 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 looks like the que fence is going in now as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi_kapp_shack Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Having not been to KI in a number of years I'm not sure how the queue for The Crypt has looked previously. However, having been watching the webcam it appears that the concrete pad for the queue is being reduced. Has anyone else noticed this or am I making things up in my mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium123 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 i saw a backhoe working in the crypt que yesterday on the webcam. im sure its getting an overhaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocoasterman Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Anyone else having a problem seeing the web cam? Its not working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazypkikid2005 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 i saw a backhoe working in the crypt que yesterday on the webcam. im sure its getting an overhaul If by major overhaul you mean complete removal The line I'm guessing will be very similar to the way it was last year. It's actually quite sad to see what this ride has done to The Crypt area, but that's just the sacrifice that must be made for an awesome new coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racerrider Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 This is probaly a stupid question, but does anyone know if they are going to paint the roof of DB's station, or are they just going to leave it silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 This is probaly a stupid question, but does anyone know if they are going to paint the roof of DB's station, or are they just going to leave it silver? I would imagine silver, because they make the same style metal roofing in various colors. So why not instal a red metal roof in the first place if you are going to paint it red in the end. I would say it will stay silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandluke Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I would imagine they keep it silver as well, especially when looking at some of CF's recent installments. Patriot and Silver Bullet both utilize the silver roof, but Renegade has a different color material, as RailRider suggested. I'n looking forward to seeing the ride sign develop now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I for one like that metal look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy15 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I'm nearly 100% sure that the roof is staying the way it is. I have been wrong though. Edit: Yay for LaRosa's for bidding $2,500! This bidding really is turning into something that amazes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Wow! I havn't checked the bid board for a while. This is absolutely amazing! 34 Bids with anywhere between $500 and $3,100! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWhitey Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 A bit off topic, but I am kind of confused about the queue set up. It looks to me like concrete still needs to be poured for the portion that goes underneath the actual ride. I thought about the current set up and this is the best scenario that i could come up with. The black line indicates the main rider line while the orange line could be a wheelchair accessible point since there are stairs in the main queue. The blue line would then indicate riders that are just exiting ride and get dumped into the gift shop. This scenario would also stop from clusters forming when riders get off the ride and try to quickly get back in line. Again, this is what makes sense to me but if anybody knows anything different please feel free to make corrections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy15 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I don't know of any wheelchair access points specifically, but I bet that the spot where you put the yellow line would be a good guess. Where you put the orange and blue lines is all the exit path. The blue line leads to the on ride photo booth and souvenir shop and the other way is the main exit, for those that want to do something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I just had the unique experience of seeing Diamondback today. I got a behind the scenes tour of the whole ride with one of my mom's good friends that work at the park. I literally just got back and all I can say is WOW! This ride looks really intense. I was also able to see it run, it sounds like the classic B&M roar! I can not wait until the 18th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I don't know why you would be so excited when you could have just watched one of the videos from a KICentral staff member.... Terpy, tongue firmly in cheek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racerrider Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Terpy, tongue firmly in cheek try not to break something this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 It's definitely a lot different in person that just watching a video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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