FreedomPenguin Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Kodistict said: Looks like we have more station roof installed! They move quick, I just looked just now and its 90% finished for roof. 4
Imperial79 Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 Yup, and it looks like they added a piece of the 2nd hill sometime early in the morning. We might see the 2nd hill done in time for Winterfest opening day. 2
Kodistict Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, Imperial79 said: Yup, and it looks like they added a piece of the 2nd hill sometime early in the morning. We might see the 2nd hill done in time for Winterfest opening day. Which piece are you talking about? Maybe it's in plane sight and I just cant see it lol.
Imperial79 Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, Kodistict said: Which piece are you talking about? Maybe it's in plane sight and I just cant see it lol. I think this piece is new. It's kind of hard to see, since the sun is at a weird angle. 1
Glassjaw Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 Yeah that piece was installed late yesterday. Around 4 if I remember correctly. They are jamming on the roof of the station and three guys have been walking the main lift hill for the last few hours. 6
Kodistict Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 It looks like they're painting the roof now. 3
Shawn Meyer Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 It's really cool how they built Orion around the maintenance sheds in the area. That's what I'm most impressed about. I figured one of those would've been removed to make way for Orion. 3
Glassjaw Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 One more panel and the roof is completed. Also couldn't imagine standing at the top of the lift hill. Balls of steel vengeance. 7
Imperial79 Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 Looks like they're working on the handrailing on the stairs. The station roof also seems to be done now! 3
MDMC01 Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 That station looks really cool! Also, the webcam is back? 2
Kodistict Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, MDMC01 said: That station looks really cool! Also, the webcam is back? Yes, they came back on about 5 days ago. 2
MDMC01 Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 After seeing the actual webcam pic, I looked at the webcam thread and saw it was closed. I'm actually happier about the webcams being back then I thought I'd be lol Also, Winterfest starts in less than a week (though my brain is still in Haunt mode; I had a blast this year!)! 3
Kodistict Posted November 16, 2019 Posted November 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, MDMC01 said: After seeing the actual webcam pic, I looked at the webcam thread and saw it was closed. I'm actually happier about the webcams being back then I thought I'd be lol Also, Winterfest starts in less than a week (though my brain is still in Haunt mode; I had a blast this year!)! Only 6 days until WinterFest!! 4
FUN&ONLY! Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 Great pictures as always from Ohio Valley Coasters. It looks like we are about here on the "wave" turn judging by supports and banking: Photo Credit: Kings Island 7 1
Hueney020 Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 Wow yeah those pictures are awesome. That wave turn/overbanked turn looks great already. That second picture is the best. 3
Kodistict Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 I can't wait to ride this! If you look at povs of leviathan and I305 which pretty much go the same speed, are way faster than the simulation. I am also really excited for this first bank seeing how fast I305 goes through it's first airtime hill which is only 20 feet shorter than Orion's first bank. 2
Driver8rws Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 I keep forgetting that after the uphill spiral at the end there's a "head chopper" run right under that tiny space at the bottom of the drop! Looking at the webcam images seems pretty tight right in there! Super cool. 5
kirbias1 Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 With Vortex being removed and Orion's addition, KI's skyline will now mostly have their coaster lifts heading in the same direction, which is south. I have to say IMO, this doesn't look that good. It's almost like they keep designing their coasters so the lifts are easily viewed from 71. I think the skyline would look better if the lifts were facing in different directions. Hopefully with whatever replaces Vortex, the lift will approach a different direction. 1 1
calakapepe Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 Luckily, coming from the south, almost nothing is seen on 71. See my signature XD. 2
TombRaiderFTW Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 I feel like that is more for noise reasons than a style choice. People live closer to the north side of the park than the south, and people scream on first drops. 1
Fishleehooker Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 1 hour ago, kirbias1 said: With Vortex being removed and Orion's addition, KI's skyline will now mostly have their coaster lifts heading in the same direction, which is south. I have to say IMO, this doesn't look that good. It's almost like they keep designing their coasters so the lifts are easily viewed from 71. I think the skyline would look better if the lifts were facing in different directions. Hopefully with whatever replaces Vortex, the lift will approach a different direction. Yeah but nothing beats staring at a full moon while going up a lift hill at night. It's great. 1
LintemuthStudios Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 I'm not seeing any floater potential here, but you're going to be flying through that turn. Should be some great forces there. 1
ethancoaster Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, LintemuthStudios said: I'm not seeing any floater potential here, but you're going to be flying through that turn. Should be some great forces there. It won’t be sideways airtime in the vein of an RMC wave turn, where you experience lateral airtime, but rather floating vertically while your body is sideways. The trailer for the ride does a better job of showing the maneuver than the POV. Go to the 43 second mark. 3
VisibleConcern Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 2 hours ago, LintemuthStudios said: I'm not seeing any floater potential here, but you're going to be flying through that turn. Should be some great forces there. I still think this'll give solid out of your seat moments 1
Imperial79 Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 Happy Orion Monday everyone! Here's a few beautiful pics of Orion with the sun poking through the clouds! Had to share! 10 1
mikejenkins1 Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 So where does the chain run? Most have a piece of track under the lift hill but not seen here. So is it put closer to the track? 1
Imperial79 Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 It looks like they might be adding another piece of track on the 2nd hill right now! Edit: Doesn't look like any new pieces was added yet. 1
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 It looks like Zeus might be getting ready to be moved. He's folding down. Someone just took the basket to the top of the lift hill like an elevator, and got off up there. 2
Born_in_'72 Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 42 minutes ago, mikejenkins1 said: So where does the chain run? Most have a piece of track under the lift hill but not seen here. So is it put closer to the track? I believe I read on here earlier that the chain actually runs inside the spine on the newer models. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. 4
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