CoastersRZ Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 If I had to guess, there is a very logical reason why they are still working. This particular support might have presented a case of "once we start, we can`t stop." In other words, once they placed that first large diagonal support on the right side of the lift, they couldn`t stop until the entire support is completed. This is likely due to the fact that the support on the right is severely angled, and in order to provide some stability for the lateral thrust created by that support, they had to complete the support by connecting it to the other side, which was achieved by placing the support on the top.
Monroe Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 So what you are trying to say is that the support is supporting the support, so they need to make sure that neither support fails the other so the support can support the track? Monroe on a roll to defeat boredom.
CoastersRZ Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Sort of. What I`m saying is that the diagonal support was likely being partially supported by a crane, until they put the top "keystone" piece into place. Once they put the keystone support (the top support) into place, the lateral thrusts of the two supports (in equal and opposite directions) balance each other out, providing for lateral stability.
Monroe Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Oh, I forgot the "keystone", that would have SUPPORTED my whole theory.
Kawana Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Man that thing is huge!! To quote Michael Scott "That's what she said." This ride is coming together nicely, I wonder about the before Thanksgiving goal though, is that still attainable?
StalkerChick Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Thanks for the update guys!! I quit watching around 7 p.m. thinking they were done for the day. Yup definately 1am and little ppl in the box are checking it out. seems to be not very supporting supports
Ohiocoasterman Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Yes very true they had to of planned this. They have those big lights rented they are not there all the time are they? I think they knew it would be a late one weeks in advance because they had to rent those lights. Still working as of 1:25am
Beast1979 Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Well those poor workmen finally stopped for the d.......Night......
RailRider Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Looks like they were at a point where they couldnt stop until completed yesterday.
jonnyvelvet Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Is anyone going to H. H. tonight?? I would love to see some photos of the updated progress from last night!
jovigirl33 Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 I don't care how late they work, what angle it is or even what color it is. I just want to ride it when it opens~ I live with 4 ungrateful people and my one Kings Island trip a year is the only thing I do for myself so cheers to the guys working thier tails off until this morning, thank you to you guys that keeps us "non KI people" informed and my happy a** will be there in April!!!!!
Ohiocoasterman Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Yes they worked last night till about 3 or 3:30am It was nice watching it!
Beast1979 Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 I love the perspective this view gives. Those are full grown men in that basket!
specialk141 Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 another reason they may have worked so late is becasue of the weather today. but also a lot of what RZ said.
House Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 I've been wanting to post that all day, but have been too busy at work. yes they worked late because the forecast called for rain all day today, which it did.
UnrealNightmare Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Is anyone going to H. H. tonight?? I would love to see some photos of the updated progress from last night! Ill be there tomorow ill try to take plenty of pictures. They will most likely be pics of the same things others have posted though. *Posted from my T-mobile Sidekick
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 I love the perspective this view gives. Those are full grown men in that basket! Look like smurfs to me.
jonnyvelvet Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Fa la la la la la la la la la la http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxDqxeBbVCY Oh how I miss the ride and hanna barbera land! Gargamel (sp) always scared my little brother!
Kawana Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 That is insane. Talk about dominating the skyline. I'm sure it's even bigger in person. KI might have to use the extreme zoom feature on that webcam to get everything in.
firehawkboy Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 ^Yeah it's REALLY big in person. It's really cool to walk right by the supports, and to see just how massive those supports are. Ha.
Beast1979 Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 It should be much more dominating then the Son of Beast, because SOB sits in a ravine far from the guests.
jonnyvelvet Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 I absolutely cannot wait to ride this ride!! It should also be amazing to stand on the path and watch the train go over the first drop!! I Can't think of to many coasters that allow for the up close and personal view Diamondback will bring!
DropZone99 Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 I went to KI yesterday, and had a Diamondback construction tour and took alot of pictures. Ill post a photo trip report in a few hours.
iChase Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 I was there yesterday and saw the crane working on the lift hill. I can't believe how massive it is, I'm just shocked.
CoastersRZ Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 Six more photos from today are up in this photo gallery. The Rivertown midway was slightly smaller this weekend because of the large crane.
The Interpreter Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 That would be, of course, the Big Red Crane!
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