Kodistict Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said: what makes me a little nervous is the one crane to the left isnt wired up but im almost positive they cant leave that track unsupported Maybe Artemis is picking up another piece of track? 1
Waltny Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said: Tidbit: My income is completely from photos and videos. all i gotta say THIS PHOTO IS darn GOOD Thank you sir, I used to be pretty good once upon ago. Orion and documenting adventures with my son has reignited my passion and blowing the dust off the camera. 2
JonahWilliamson Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 @Waltny Love to hear it. I shoot weddings and ad campaigns but when i do eventually have downtime I love shooting coasters and trips. Love love love cameras and coasters 2
Waltny Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said: @Waltny Love to hear it. I shoot weddings and ad campaigns but when i do eventually have downtime I love shooting coasters and trips. Love love love cameras and coasters I did a couple weddings way back when. I also dabbled in portraits and real estate but I dont do well in those situations when pressed for deadlines. Anyhow, I was a fairly decorated amature at the county and state level when I lived in Utah, I can pm links to you some of my old stuff if you would like. Anyhow, look forward to seeing some of your stuff from when you come down as winterfest is very photogenic. 1
Beast Night Rider Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 41 minutes ago, Waltny said: Happening now... OMG..when you think about this pic being taken from outside of the front gates...you realize how insanely massive Orion will be. I have butterflies just thinking about that hill!! 6
pkiknex25 Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 25 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said: what makes me a little nervous is the one crane to the left isnt wired up but im almost positive they cant leave that track unsupported The piece that they just put up can support itself. Both Leviathan and Fury were erected as such. 2
Waltny Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 We caught it being raised from the Great Wolf Lodge parking lot 8 7
Beast Night Rider Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 So there are 3 pieces left? This is where it's going to get tricky because there aren't any more supports. 1
Maverick44 Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Beast Night Rider said: So there are 3 pieces left? This is where it's going to get tricky because there aren't any more supports. Yeah the cranes will be used to hold other sections in place as the fit the top in. 4
thatguyfromohio Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 You can look closely and see them adding the handrails onSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3
RedSummit20 Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, Waltny said: We caught it being raised from the Great Wolf Lodge parking lot What does that logo say? Kinda hard to ready lol 1
ThrillKingsFitzy Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 You know, everyone is dissing it because of it being the shortest giga, but it still gigantic. I really don't see the problem, and I think it might be the best giga with all the unique elements and airtime moments. 6
Fishleehooker Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 This is both triumphant and glorious. 2
Fishleehooker Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, Fitzcoasts14 said: You know, everyone is dissing it because of it being the shortest giga, but it still gigantic. I really don't see the problem, and I think it might be the best giga with all the unique elements and airtime moments. Agree. Another thing not totally noted by anyone: the landscape goes lower and lower all the way to the turnaround, Before making its way kinda up and back. So its gonna be absolutely hauling and at its fastest all the way at the turn possibly. I think that's where it could hit 94-95 on a good day hopefully. 5
JonahWilliamson Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 24 minutes ago, Waltny said: I did a couple weddings way back when. I also dabbled in portraits and real estate but I dont do well in those situations when pressed for deadlines. Anyhow, I was a fairly decorated amature at the county and state level when I lived in Utah, I can pm links to you some of my old stuff if you would like. Anyhow, look forward to seeing some of your stuff from when you come down as winterfest is very photogenic. Heres a few of my favs ive taken at Kings Island. The WindSeeker one KI actually tweeted. Very excited for winterfest. And Yea! Send me some of your stuff!! Love to talk photos any video anytime! Edit: Totally off topic sorry everyone. Got to excited with that construction pic 8 1
thatguyfromohio Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 Heres a few of my favs ive taken at Kings Island. The WindSeeker one KI actually tweeted. Very excited for winterfest. And Yea! Send me some of your stuff!! Love to talk photos any video anytime! Edit: Totally off topic sorry everyone. Got to excited with that construction pic A lot of people have never noticed this, but maverick and diamond share the same line entry signSource: googleSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6
pkiknex25 Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, Beast Night Rider said: So there are 3 pieces left? This is where it's going to get tricky because there aren't any more supports. On 11/1/2019 at 1:47 PM, pkiknex25 said: The method for Leviathan and Fury were fairly similar to each other and should tell us from here: 1. Exact same current set up, lift and drop up to last support each. 2. Add next piece of drop track. The drop is still steep enough that the rest of the drop can support the attached piece. 3. Last two lift pieces go up. Leviathan lifted them separately, Fury lifted together. Regardless of how lifted, the end of this segment must be supported by a crane. 4. Lift the last remaining piece, which is the first piece of the drop. They have just completed step 2. Also, from the redacted picture and video, we know that the last 2 lift pieces will go up together as one. 2
JonahWilliamson Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 @thatguyfromohio Thats soooo cool! I never knew that!! 2
ThrillKingsFitzy Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 I'm excited to see the rest of construction, especially the reverse stengle dive. Edit: Sorry, I meant treble clef. 4
Maverick44 Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 We might only get photos of that. I am not sure the cam's will shift the view. At least they haven't in the past. 3
Kodistict Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 Just now, Maverick44 said: We might only get photos of that. I am not sure the cam's will shift the view. At least they haven't in the past. Has there been a webcam update like this one in the past?
JonahWilliamson Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Kodistict said: Has there been a webcam update like this one in the past? Once during mystics construction they were down for a day and when they came back up we were introduced to mystic cam. 1
Klabergian Empire Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 Just saw the weather on WCPO, and they pulled up their Kings Island webcam. Jennifer Ketchmark was more concerned with the weather than Orion's hill peaking over the skyline! lol 3
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Klabergian Empire said: Just saw the weather on WCPO, and they pulled up their Kings Island webcam. Jennifer Ketchmark was more concerned with the weather than Orion's hill peaking over the skyline! lol If John Matarese was doing it, he probably would point out Orion lol. 2
aj74205 Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 Not entirely sure why, but when the mood for MS Paint strikes.... 16
Kodistict Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, FreedomPenguin said: so is it being topped today? Most likely tomorrow. 1
TheFloppyDisc Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 It seems that the cranes are getting into position to lift the last straight piece of the lift based on the weatherbug cam. If they start lifting it in the next hour then it maybe could be topped off today. If not, then I would be surprised (weather permitting) if it wasn't topped off by tomorrow. 2
Waltny Posted November 5, 2019 Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, FreedomPenguin said: so is it being topped today? Tough call. I’m in the parking lot again and they lower the crane to the right and took off the basket lift for workers, yet the large one to the left keeps moving and I can see the strap attached to it. Guessing they are waiting for a big reveal with local and national news. Anyone got connections to find out? 3
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