LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 We're down to what...3 or 4 pieces remaining? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 5 pieces left till we hit the brake run if the animation is accurate~ Thank you, Youtube slow down feature~ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Night Rider Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Don’t forget they have 1 more support to go in too. I wouldn’t be surprise if they don’t finish until tomorrow but it’ll be close. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlentless Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Just think, even this last little hill (83ft) is nearly as tall as The Racer's first hill (88ft). But I am sure the drop is not as long. Ride Stats from "www.visitkingsisland.com" Track Length: 5,321 feet Height of First Drop: 300 feet Length of First Drop: 447 feet Total Number of Hills: 8 Height of Hills: 287 feet, 174 feet, 202 feet, 56 feet, 147 feet, 125 feet, 90 feet, 83 feet Top Speed: 91 mph 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIguy2004 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 When do you think the theming will be put in for FOF? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 28 minutes ago, calakapepe said: 5 pieces left till we hit the brake run if the animation is accurate~ Thank you, Youtube slow down feature~ Plus one last support. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltny Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Here is the alternate view on the helix(now completed of course) and that banked turn into the brakerun 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlaheyscar Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Fun to watch. They are busy today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad198 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 It looks like there could be a really nice pop of airtime in the front of the train at the top of the last turn. I will definitely miss the updates once the layout is finished. There will be some work that will be visible from the cam, and it will be fun to see testing videos, but I've really enjoyed watching this coaster be constructed. It's amazing how much Kings Island has changed in a little more than a decade. Diamondback. Banshee. Mystic Timbers. Orion. Four world-class coasters installed in 11 years. Think about that for just a moment. I still think Diamondback really changed the park dynamic. It changed crowd patterns, gave the park a marquee attraction, and showed guests that coasters could be tall and fast and could still be smooth. It has been the most popular attraction at the park for the last decade and really set the stage for the other additions. The B&M trio now will have the highest capacities in the park, which shows Cedar Fair's commitment to guest satisfaction. It's just an amazing time to be a Kings Island fan! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I think T-Bone may be working on that last support. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 It definitely was fun to watch this coaster be built, but I hope this thread stays open until we ride because we can use it to discuss things like the ride's theming, queue, etc. I'm sure the park will post pics on how Area 72 and stuff is coming along. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: It definitely was fun to watch this coaster be built, but I hope this thread stays open until we ride because we can use it to discuss things like the ride's theming, queue, etc. I'm sure the park will post pics on how Area 72 and stuff is coming along. It will stay open until at least Opening day. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 We were counting track pieces. edit- because it's not apparent from the webcam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltny Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I’ve yet to catch early testing... if not the first test. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born_in_'72 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Next piece of track headed over on a trailer.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Night Rider Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Off topic but in case anyone hasn’t noticed, the DB camera is back on with a new view...and they cleaned the lens. The new view is pretty cool too. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassjaw Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Next piece of track AND next support going up. Aaaaaaaaand next piece of track going back down. Must not have had the right angle or they were moving it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collin.klopfstein Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassjaw Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Looks like they aimed it so that The Vortex demo would not be on camera now. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky21 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 lifting track now. Edit: track is now off the trailer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillKingsFitzy Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, spooky21 said: lifting track now. Edit: track is now off the trailer. There is no way this won't get done tomorrow. It may even get done today! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Its only 1 pm. They have to get one more track section in. I don't think they can leave that piece hanging. We may see one more and the rest tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassjaw Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 17 minutes ago, Maverick44 said: Its only 1 pm. They have to get one more track section in. I don't think they can leave that piece hanging. We may see one more and the rest tomorrow! Definitely another one will have to be added. And looking at how far the support is from the track we may have another one installed that connects to the final support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky21 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 tracks going up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Last support is in place as well. this is ending today! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 59 minutes ago, Beast Night Rider said: Off topic but in case anyone hasn’t noticed, the DB camera is back on with a new view...and they cleaned the lens. The new view is pretty cool too. Yeah. I do like this angle better since it shows more. And you can see them working on Character Carousel rehab. AND A BETTER FOG FREE LENSE!!!!!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I've always imagined that installing the last piece of a coaster would be a nail biter. They could have a tolerance of 1/4" or less. Of course B&M's are so expertly engineered, that its probably not as nerve wracking. But it is the moment in which it all (literally) comes together. Tight squeeze! Either way, I've really enjoyed watching Orion rise. Hats off to KI for sharing its construction on the Web. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatchesC Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 25 minutes ago, Klabergian Empire said: Yeah. I do like this angle better since it shows more. And you can see them working on Character Carousel rehab. AND A BETTER FOG FREE LENSE!!!!!!!!! And check for traffic backup from eastbound if it stays like this after opening. 12 minutes ago, Shaggy said: I've always imagined that installing the last piece of a coaster would be a nail biter. They could have a tolerance of 1/4" or less. Of course B&M's are so expertly engineered, that its probably not as nerve wracking. But it is the moment in which it all (literally) comes together. Tight squeeze! Either way, I've really enjoyed watching Orion rise. Hats off to KI for sharing its construction on the Web. Hoping it's a test lift/fit before someone films the final piece being placed and post on social media later today/tomorrow. *hopefully* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillKingsFitzy Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I'm hoping Flight of Fear gets renamed or has more theme. Maybe more than just Orion will be added? Maybe some rides from Coney Island? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Just now, ThrillKingsFitzy said: I'm hoping Flight of Fear gets renamed or has more theme. Maybe more than just Orion will be added? Maybe some rides from Coney Island? That would be cool, but not rides from Coney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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