Beast1979 Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 I was awestruck at how absolutely massive Clifford really was. It was really amazing how beautiful Diamondback was. Diamondback pictures from today by me coming later.
Beast1979 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 So who has an Idea of what they might work on today?
Fear the Offseason Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Well looking at the webcam it looks like there is a semi truck parked under the top of the hill and it looks like it might contain the part of the trck that is going to top of this massive hill!
Losantiville Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Thats a great set of picrures Beast1979! Thanks for sharing!
RailRider Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Well they still need to put up the first drop support before they can crown the lift. From the renderings the support that goes in the midway is what will hold the lift crown and a good portion of the first drop. This is going to be one steep drop... There is also a Blog update about the ACE event over the weekend, I wonder if the buffet was large enough to meet ACE standards
Beast1979 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Looks like they are about to raise the next lift hill track piece.
RailRider Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 I have seen the lift hill crown on a flatbed around the splash down on the webcam also.
SonofBeast07 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 well, maybe just the last straight piece, the crown will probably be last on the lift. i wonder if they will complete the first drop before the park closes, or maybe they will just do all the midway stuff later on.
RailRider Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Nope not the lift crown. The lift crown is still sitting on a flatbed around the splashdown area on the path by the theater. The crown cannot go up until the have next support erected which will hold the crown and the majority of the first drop.
tigellinus Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 First drop is post-closing weekend, allegedly...
Beast1979 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 There is still at least one more strait track piece before the crown, which I doubt will be installed before the closing of the park for the year.
DropZone99 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Well they still need to put up the first drop support before they can crown the lift. From the renderings the support that goes in the midway is what will hold the lift crown and a good portion of the first drop. This is going to be one steep drop... There is also a Blog update about the ACE event over the weekend, I wonder if the buffet was large enough to meet ACE standards Ha! Well the buffet was really yummy but there were only coney dogs and chili.
Beast1979 Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Actually it looks like that might be the lift crown....
Go Browns Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Man could you imagine if you had to walk down those stairs from the top? That is a long and steep hill to descend. I think I'd prefer a ride down MF's lift basket.
SonofBeast07 Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 eh, 200ft of stairs isn't as bad as you think, especially when adrenaline is pulsing through you veins
Jasper Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I went up to the park Saturday and pictures cannot do this mammoth Beast justice. It is really huge and it going to provide one heck of a ride.
Beast1979 Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Imagine what it will be like walking along the midway and all the sudden a train flys by at 80 miles per hour!
tigellinus Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 ^^Cedar Point...Magic Mountain...Hersheypark...the list goes on, BUT I totally dig what you're saying, and similarly to The Beast, the location and layout are really two of the biggest ingredients in potentially making D-back truly prolific!!
Beast1979 Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I saw a close up of the track piece, it goes strait untill the very end and then it starts setting up the crown, judging by the concept art and the size of the piece I bet it's the next one to go up, and soon.
firehawkboy Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Imagine what it will be like walking along the midway and all the sudden a train flys by at 80 miles per hour! Oooo boy!! It will be AMAZING!! Just imagine how loud it's going to be! Especially when the spine is hollow, so we're going to hear that thing ROAR. It'll truely be amazing! Me personally, as soon as I ride it on opening day, I'm either going to get in line for it again, or just stand by the drop to listen to it ROAR by and take pics.
RailRider Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I hope they fill the spine with sand so the roar isn't so loud that it takes away from the entire area around Diamondback.
firehawkboy Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 ^Ah, so you're not a fan of the ROAR of B&M's?? That's one reason why i love going to CP. You can hear Mantis from anywhere in the park.
Beast1979 Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 It was confirmed on KICentral day that niether the track or the supports would be filled with sand.
firehawkboy Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 ^Good. =] I love the ROAR! I already knew that the track was hollow, because Sheikra_rocks and I were watching them put the round part leading into the station, and one of the guys accidently hit the spine with a big tool, and it was loud.
RailRider Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 It was confirmed on KICentral day that niether the track or the supports would be filled with sand. Ahh I see. Not that I dislike the roar, because even will filled with sand it still roars just not as loud, I just dont want it to take away from what is left of the atmosphere in Rivertown. Plus nothing better than when a coaster goes flying by and it surprises you. Rather than hearing it coming a mile a way.
firehawkboy Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 It was confirmed on KICentral day that niether the track or the supports would be filled with sand. Plus nothing better than when a coaster goes flying by and it surprises you. Rather than hearing it coming a mile a way. Perfect! I love that saying right there! That's me new quote for DB. Or B&M's in general.
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