The Interpreter Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Tell JCPenney. See Ron Johnson. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcoaster10 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I created a concept coaster in NoLimits. Eventually I'll post an entire video. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jughead90210 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Why should i see Ron Johnson? I thought he was a "stereo consultant" (Fast Times at Ridgemont High reference) First post, please be nice. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Welcome aboard. Have some popcorn! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 ^or nachos or even trail mix, (I'll even go for that chocolate covered cereal stuff my daughter makes now). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondson Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I created a concept coaster in NoLimits. Eventually I'll post an entire video. Looking forward to it....although I tend to think the lift hill will head out in the other direction. But I'd still like to see what you come up with. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I would like to know why you think the lift will head out in the other direction? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Because where he has the lift hill now, there is in actually a flurry of footers in a small area, not typical of a lift hill. Additionally, it would put the end of the hill somewhere on top of Adventure Express. It would make more sense to put the end of the ride there and flip the lift hill so it leads out into the valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I just done, I am deleting my account. Bye gingerkid out!! Obviously nothing went in this year. But waiting one year would definitely save up money. Anyone have any ideas how much it would have cost to tear down SOB and the cost to hull it away. It is pressure treated wood with chemicals so I'm guessing it wasn't easy or cheap. Thoughts? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 If it was not mentioned previously today, KingsIslandPR tweeted this today "I'm on the other side of the wall". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 And even though it was mentioned previously, he still did so tweet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 On the last day of construction, I really hope someone says, "Mr. Helbig, tear down this wall!" 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureExpress35 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I've got a Ronald Reagan mask somewhere... although that might make people think I'm a shoplifter. Can't have that. Also I'm cool with a B&M invert. Anyone know why after MF, Intamin hasn't really built anything similar to MF besides i305 and bizarro... maintenance issues? Just seems like since it was so successful everyone would want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondson Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I would like to know why you think the lift will head out in the other direction? Beast1979 did a really good job explaining it for me. If you take a look at the pictures in his post, pay attention to the last one and notice how he pointed out the parallel footers. It only makes sense that the lift hill will start out heading northeast into the ravine area. I don't think there's room to extend the lift hill in the direction of AE. The abundance of footers being constructed just to the north of Slingshot suggests a number of elements will be constructed near the end of the ride before the trains end at a brake run, then curve right as they go back into the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Many companies here recently have went under new management and are doing much better! Examples‚ CF‚ Sony‚ Six Flags (don't know personally‚ just basing off of terpy) and EA. New mangement seems as a good thing right now! Ask JC Penney how they are doing. Or Microsoft. Or Best Buy. EDIT: Didn't know there was a whole nother page of comments after his post. Terpy beat me to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordSkippy Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I submitted my application to the NBNL (Nonexistent Bureau of Nonexistent Licenses) and as of today I am an officially licensed speculator. I suggest all of you do the same as not to be fined for speculating without a license. After all, we can't have that, now can we? LordSkippy, who may have legitimately been driven mad by this thread. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Your arguments for the other direction for the lift hill do make sense. BUT, you have to remember how the transfer shed seems to be set up. I really don't think the ride will pass the transfer before going up the lift and there doesn't appear to be any footers set up for the station to be on the other side of the transfer. Also, there is no reason the layout can't do some stuff under the lift. So, Rcoaster10, I believe you have it right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Maybe the only reason they are not using the SOB Station is because its an Invert? Since They would have to re route everything? Or maybe I'm just rambling.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Vortex's station used to house a hanging coaster (bat). I'm sure the inverse would be possible too if they really wanted to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 A haunting thought... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I'm just now getting to some popcorn. This is getting good! Hey Terp will you pass the salt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I've got something better: Pringles BBQ chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSaturdayNite Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I've got something better: Pringles BBQ chips. If you have any of the cheddar ones, pass them on over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 While you are all talking about snacks: Best chips ever. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Boulder Canyon Malt Vinegar & Sea Salt all natural potato chips cuddled up on the couch next to me! Now this topic is getting interesting for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AintNutinElse2Do Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Aside from SOB's station being in a location they don't seem to want to currently reuse for the next attraction. I would believe the bigger problem in retrofitting the attraction from SOB is going from a two abreast train to a four abreast train. I may be wrong though it's happened at least once before. Side thought; Why hasn't anyone built a four abreast wooden coaster? I know traditional building would make it very wide with the catwalks and railing but if used topper-track you could lose most catwalks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I created a concept coaster in NoLimits. Eventually I'll post an entire video. Looking forward to it....although I tend to think the lift hill will head out in the other direction. But I'd still like to see what you come up with. If that indeed is how the layout is to be, then that looks very similar to how Raptor starts out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProdigyRider Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 With the limits of rct and the unknown that is "the field of dreams". So this is my thought of the ride: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselwilkey Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Here's a thought. What if they get rid of slingshot to open up the area to create an interactive midway. Or maybe even the entrance to the ride? I have a feeling that the drop will be behind slingshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I wouldn't miss Sling Shot if it were put to rest. But I don't see that happening; they seem to make a lot of money from it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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