Beast1979 Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Whoo hoo i finally made it into someones signature. I feel special. I just used that quote because I feel the same way!
Jasper Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 I cannot wait to see Vertical Construction. I am looking forward to my visit in October now twice as much.
Beast1979 Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 What are they doing now? It looked like they were going to lift a piece now they moved the crane. Huh.
Beast1979 Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Sorry for the double post. They moved the crane to install Supports, they installed one of the yellow ones.
Jasper Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 One thing is for dang sure this coaster is going to be visible from anywhere in the park and then some.
sheikra_rocks Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I am trying to talk them into inviting pass holders and the media into the park to view the topping off of the coaster. They are concerned about safety... I said, there are PLENTY of spots for people to watch this safely! I can only imagine the view from the tower when this takes place. It's not like anyones head is going to be in your way trying to see them top off a 230ft coaster!
iChase Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Terpy designing shirts now? That's great! He totally needs one.
BoddaH1994 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Posted August 26, 2008 Jeff Grampke said at KIC Day that the ride would be "basically built" by Christmas. Would the topping off be the last thing they do with vertical construction?
BavarianBeatle Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Whoo hoo i finally made it into someones signature. I feel special. I just used that quote because I feel the same way! After 36 years, so do I...
WHODEY2007 Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 They are placing track pieces on the cement in the splashdown area. I wonder if they will be working on that today...
RailRider Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 With some of the more technical track work laid, we may see this really take off now. Im going to be in the basement starting Friday and I cant wait to see what this thing looks like after a week.
Fear the Offseason Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 ^Well right now they are putting in the yellow supports for the first hill.
Beast1979 Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 So I watched a couple of cycles of the webcam and it's hard to tell because of the different view angles but basically I see that the entry into the lift's supports are done and they flattened an area in the forest behind the Crypt and put some track pieces in the splashdown pool. Anything else going on I miss?
Jasper Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Looks like you didnt miss all that much. But i have said it once ill say it again this project is going up really quick.
Beast1979 Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I wish they would show the area where the lift hill will be so we can look at this monster go up. Right now it looks like their main focus is Lift hill Supports, which I would love to see them put up.
gigacoaster2k Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 WOW! I haven't looked at the webcam for over a week now. They aren't wasting any time!
BoddaH1994 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Posted August 26, 2008 One of the coolest things about this ride will be how it's hard to picture how tall it will be. The closest thing is SOB which is 218ft, but that sits in a ravine so it doesn't look as tall as it really is. It may be shorter than the tower and Drop Tower, but it's certainly going to dwarf anything else in its path.
MarketingExpress Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I wish they would show the area where the lift hill will be so we can look at this monster go up. Right now it looks like their main focus is Lift hill Supports, which I would love to see them put up. Maybe they will adjust the webcam when they get to that point in the construction.
Beast1979 Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 ^^Yea this thing is going to be Awesome! I've noticed in some areas Kings Island is like an airport terminal, with the rides branching off from the main midway (With the exception of X-Base). I love that They decided to go over a few main midways with this and have some nice interaction with the people on the ground, (A.L.A, Corkscrew @ Cedar Point). Not only does it enhance the ride, but it also provides great viewing for the people not riding!
BoddaH1994 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Posted August 26, 2008 I may be missing something, but doesn't anyone know what the flattened area behind The Crypt will be for? It may be as simple as flattening it for moving equipment, but I'm no expert...
Jasper Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 The only thing i dont like about this location is that it is going to kind of take away from The Beast being at the back of the park secluded all by itself. Now there is going to be Big Steel in with it. But hey i will take some of The Beast's fear away for this giant.
fanofki Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Not only does it enhance the ride, but it also provides great viewing for the people not riding! Yeah like the batwing on Vortex.
Beast1979 Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Well There used to be a big yellow support right by the work site but now it's gone so I can assume that support is up.
Rollercoast19 Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I may be missing something, but doesn't anyone know what the flattened area behind The Crypt will be for? It may be as simple as flattening it for moving equipment, but I'm no expert... I was thinking they flattened that area so that one of the cranes would have a relatively flat surface to park and work on.
Beast1979 Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 ^That makes just about as much sense as I can think of, which makes me think are they about to start vertical construction over there?
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