G-Force Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Yep, I see the little red "X". I would like to see this new paint job however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastinNight Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Here is a pic and caption from Kings Island Insider about the repainting of Vortex "Workmen have been busy the past several days repainting the track on the popular Vortex roller coaster. The Vortex has thrilled riders since it opened in 1987 by sending them upside-down an incredible six times! In fact, the ride was the first roller coaster in the world with six inversions. The Vortex has given 35,278,352 rides in its 22 seasons -- seventh-most in Kings Island history!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Now if only Flight Deck could receive some fresh paint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIFAN! Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Are we talkin somewhere in the $1,000's to paint a coaster or less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AintNutinElse2Do Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 ^Having no clue really, I would bet that a paint job on a coaster the size of Vortex would be in the $25-$50k. Thats just a shot in the dark though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Okay...I'm just thinking out loud here, but why in the world would Vortex get new paint when Flight Deck looks so bad that it's a shame to the park???? It's even rusting these days. If any coaster in the world needed...oh wait, that's High Roller...if any coaster at Kings Island needed new paint, it would definitely be Flight Deck. Vortex still looked good to me last season. They just flat out don't seem to care about Flight Deck, and I really see it leaving within a season or two. Flyer, who is suprised to still see Flight Deck this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashers Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I don't have any information to where I could speculate that Flight Deck is leaving any time soon, but I do agree with you....I definitely think Flight Deck needed some major TLC over Vortex. It is very sad to see it rusting away! I wonder why they did choose to repaint Vortex, and not FD. ~Ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 How we know they are not repainting FD? Maybe they are and are keeping it a secret or surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 You would know, too many people here on KIC drive by King Island from time to time to just look at Diamondback, and most likely they would have saw FD being painted and would have reported it to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Vortex looked very faded last year, IMO. And remember that they are retracking The Beast, and changing Wings. Obviously, their focus is upon the areas closest to DB!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashers Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 ^That's what my brother and I were talking about today, BavarianBeetle. It sounds kind of weird to say...but maybe they are just focusing all of their attention back there, since so many people will be back there for DB. And then they're just leaving poor Flight Deck back in the corner to rust. It's like the neglected red headed stepchild...lol. ~Ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Flight Deck is still a pretty popular ride. Saturdays during July lines can get up to 2 hours wait. But yes it is neglected during the off season, They need to do something sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Here is a pic and caption from Kings Island Insider about the repainting of Vortex "Workmen have been busy the past several days repainting the track on the popular Vortex roller coaster. The Vortex has thrilled riders since it opened in 1987 by sending them upside-down an incredible six times! In fact, the ride was the first roller coaster in the world with six inversions. The Vortex has given 35,278,352 rides in its 22 seasons -- seventh-most in Kings Island history!" I created a new topic for this here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBeast07 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 they repainted certain parts of flight deck last year. but the track is still in desperate need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCbengal985 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Firehawk will definitely need to be repainted. I was working the other weekend near it and some of the lime green from X-Flight is showing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBeast07 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 lime green was showing a few months after it opened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 ^That's what my brother and I were talking about today, BavarianBeetle. It sounds kind of weird to say...but maybe they are just focusing all of their attention back there, since so many people will be back there for DB. And then they're just leaving poor Flight Deck back in the corner to rust. It's like the neglected red headed stepchild...lol. ~Ash Sadly, it now has gray hair, which is falling out..... lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBeast07 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 is there any place in this world for a classic arrow suspended coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 is there any place in this world for a classic arrow suspended coaster? At Kings Island, where else? Flyer, who just HAD to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 +++Side Note+++ A note to all Kings Island associates -- Please remember that if you are a Kings Island associate that you are NOT to post any information that is not public knowledge on KICentral. Anyone who posts information outside of public domain will have their posts removed and their information will be sent to the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Associates know what can and can not be posted. Thanks, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoast19 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Looks like they are going with the Firehawk style queue coverings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 ^^Shocker!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Looks like shade tarps are being installed in DB queue. (Upper right corner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoast19 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I was hoping for at least the coverings that are similar to Delirium's queue line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I was hoping for at least the coverings that are similar to Delirium's queue line. True, that queue is very nice. These look like the same ones from The Crypt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad198 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 It looks as though there are some new pictures up: KI Diamondback Photo Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 It looks as though there are some new pictures up: KI Diamondback Photo Gallery Looks like they still have a lot of rocks to place if you notice the pile up by the storage platform. http://www.kiDiamondback.com/public/latest...ge&chip=556 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 It looks as though there are some new pictures up: KI Diamondback Photo Gallery Cool new pics!! D-back looks so tranquil without the future masses and hellions! I'm still baffled at the queue being within a Dwight Howard's arm-reach away from the lift motor...but I guess!! I wonder how loud this will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium123 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 new views on the webcam. Vortex, and Racer views i have seen so far and the DB plaza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Notice the building in the background near Beast Canyon with the Red Roof. I would say it is part of the new entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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