Looks like that was just dropped off and the truck is on the way back.

 

Thanks collin.klopfstein for the pic

Yeah, Currently there is a black semi there with supports being removed right now.

Getting pretty congested over there with all the pieces not to mention whats behind the tree line

They are using a fork lift to get something off the semi now. Can't make out what it is.

20 minutes ago, Kingshaven said:

Getting pretty congested over there with all the pieces not to mention whats behind the tree line

And everything you see is just for the brake run and lift hill/drop.  Almost everything to the left of the dirt road appears to be brake run.  Everything in the middle and at the back all looks like lift hill based on how the supports attach to the track.  I'd say everything in the back field out of sight is for the remainder of the ride.

Cement truck going up the road parallel of The Racers.

 

I dont c where u r talking about Mav

Just noticed that they took this tree down

The job site is fairly dead right now near the station/transfer area.  Someone is climbing onto the yellow crane.  Hopefully to move it over closer to the action..

Yellow crane is down and might be done for the day. They did the same yesterday. White is still working on the storage shed.

29 minutes ago, emp41112 said:

Just noticed that they took this tree down

Oh yeah just saw that. I wonder why they left that lone tree there for so long. 

@Maverick44Nobody wants to here about you "cresting over" right now. We have to keep this thread PG. :-P

44 minutes ago, emp41112 said:

Just noticed that they took this tree down

NOOOOO! I was really hoping that little lonely tree would make it. 

29 minutes ago, sixohdieselrage said:

@Maverick44Nobody wants to here about you "cresting over" right now. We have to keep this thread PG. :-P

There goes @sixohdieselrage with his mind always in the gutter!

Giant lift support

On 9/12/2019 at 7:07 AM, MDMC01 said:

This is slightly off topic, but... speaking of documentaries, you should check out Expedition Theme Park’s video series on flying coasters. The first video was  about the first flyer at Granada Studios and the Vekoma Flying Dutchman and the second is about Zamperla’s attempt at a flying coaster. The last in the three part series may be about the B&M flyers, as alluded to at the end of the Zamperla video.

Part 3 is out for those that are interested

 

 

So this is going to show industry ignorant I am, but here goes:  B&M designs the coasters.  They have detailed engineering and architectural plans.  But the park acts as a general contractor for the erection.  But GCI and RMC design and build their coasters, right?

I know RMC does. I am not sure about GCI.

Saw a huge crane going down 23 just south of Columbus a little over an hour ago.   Couldn't get pictures as I was driving.   Thing was large enough they had an OSP escort.  Not sure it was heading to the park unless there is maybe a lane restriction on 71 somewhere.   Just thought it was interesting. can't think of anything else that would require that big a crane down 23 anywhere. 

2 minutes ago, Maverick44 said:

I know RMC does. I am not sure about GCI.

I went to a presentation by Adam House and he was complimenting GCI's carpenters for working in the harsh winter conditions erecting Mystic Timbers and others.

15 minutes ago, Jallie79 said:

Saw a huge crane going down 23 just south of Columbus a little over an hour ago.   Couldn't get pictures as I was driving.   Thing was large enough they had an OSP escort.  Not sure it was heading to the park unless there is maybe a lane restriction on 71 somewhere.   Just thought it was interesting. can't think of anything else that would require that big a crane down 23 anywhere. 

Well we know that Clifford is red so was the 1 u saw red?

32 minutes ago, BeeastFarmer said:

I went to a presentation by Adam House and he was complimenting GCI's carpenters for working in the harsh winter conditions erecting Mystic Timbers and others.

So yeah lol GCI and RMC. B&M sends the detailed plans and SkyHigh is putting the coaster up so I think you are correct. KI / CF hires the contractor to erect the coaster. See Frm Dreams to Screams - Fury 325. They interview the company who put the coaster up.

 

Work is done for the day.

The yellow crane will be used to assemble the lift hill supports, while also unloading trucks!

Yes i know this isnt the best drawing but this is orion is going to look amazing

Here's my best shot at the lift view from Area 72!

Source for photo: https://www.google.com/search?q=kings+island+Firehawk&oq=Kings+Island+firej&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l3.4540j0j4&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imagekey=!1e2!2sYkTvR5mKCVWzuTrleook0g&lkt=LocalPoiPhotos&trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:nav,rc_ludocids:14293220367587440704,rc_q:Firehawk,ru_q:Firehawk&viewerState=im

Even though this is off topic, I still wanted to share my take on the shot of Orion in area 72.

1 hour ago, Kingshaven said:

Well we know that Clifford is red so was the 1 u saw red?

It was red.   Looked quite dirty. Lol. Not sure if it was Clifford or not though. Never seen it in person. Just found it interesting.   Sorry I couldn't get pics. Maybe I can con my company into giving me the dash cam video. Lol

Maybe Clifford is too short for Orion?

We were discussing the route at work (if it is indeed going to KI)  There is lane restrictions on 71 south in Grove City I think. So maybe it was heading that way.  Kinda excited if so.  That means lift hill soon. :-D

The wife and I are going away for a long weekend, and I won't have access to the cam til Monday. Hoping to see a few more supports and track in place come Monday morning!

Track update: couldn’t get any pictures because it’s to dark bu they have all the garages open and the top of the lift is painted and should be set outside tommorow and I will get pictures!