LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 So it appears they lofted the track piece up, and now they're doing something to the support that was previously installed. It's swaying back and forth, so it appears they're having to do some sort of adjustment with it. It appears they resolved whatever it was. Another support going up now. For those unsure of where the brake run begins, it'll start somewhere in the circle, based on the blueprints. Edit for 11:19 AM since the forum is so slow: Another track piece is being strapped up to be lifted onto the new support. 6
ohiocoasterfan Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 I wonder why they are taking so long to put Zeus together as they will have 2 other cranes to assemble.Do you think they are working on the brake run so they have space to build the cranes?
CedarIslander Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 I would assume that they have everything planned out. There's probably a certain day they want Zeus assembled by, and until then they can do smaller lifts with the other cranes. I could be wrong though. 6
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Yeah, they know what they are doing. We just don't know the plan. It's probably just not planned to put Zeus up quite yet. Let's just go with the flow and enjoy watching construction. 2
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Everything is absolutely planned out. Zeus will go up when they plan for him to go up. Another brake run piece going up now. 3
ohiocoasterfan Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 I’m sure there’s a plan. Just odd to have that crane sit there knowing how expensive they are per day.Also looks like there is another support on the ground for the brake run after they install this track piece.
DeltaFlyer Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Looks like the columns and the bar joists for the station are in as well. 1
medford Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Keep in mind, that crane came from somewhere, it may currently be sitting at KI "rent free" as the place it was at prior didn't want to keep paying "rent for it" I'll assume with a Crane of this size, the erecting company leased the crane for a certain period of time with a defined "start pointe" and a "not to exceed" date. With weather and what not, they would have to build some fluff into the schedule for days they may not be able to use this crane (or any crane). If you remember the windstorm from 10-11 years ago, I doubt there were any cranes in operation that day in this area. Anyhoo, just because the crane is sitting at KI and not in use, doesn't mean KI is paying any more for it. Given the additional space, KI may even be getting a discount to allow it to be "stored on space" rather than storing it at a midway point b/w its last job and this installation. They'll start using that big boy when its needed, and not any time sooner than that. 2
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 The brake run piece was put in! 3
Kodistict Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) I can't wait to see that giant brake run peeking over the fence. Edit: @JonahWilliamson Could you fill in the track progress so far on the simulation? Edited October 11, 2019 by Kodistict Didn't want to double post 2 1
JonahWilliamson Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Yes sir! I Already made it forgot to post it just gotta add the new brake run and Ill post it tonight when I get home. My bad y'all! 3 3
Kodistict Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 It looks like they have added more catwalk and are continuing to add more. 2
collin.klopfstein Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) I think this could be the roof/top of either the transfer shed or station? Edited October 11, 2019 by collin.klopfstein mess up 2
Kodistict Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, collin.klopfstein said: I think this could be the roof/top of either the transfer shed or station! Probably this part of the station because it's curved. 6
collin.klopfstein Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 54 minutes ago, Kodistict said: I can't wait to see that giant brake run peeking over the fence. Edit: @JonahWilliamson Could you fill in the track progress so far on the simulation? I mean i tried but lets have @JonahWilliamson deal with the simulation ... 5
Rockfrog33 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Walking in from the employee lot and there are white boom components in the lot on the north corner 3
Kodistict Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Does anyone know what happened to those unpainted crane pieces in the parking lot from about two months ago? 2
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 From Tony's Welding & Fabrication on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2723881017657567&id=140363059342722 5
fyrfyter Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 I suspect the crane that is theirs will be leaving when their work is complete. Granted, that will likely conclude with the finishing of the station and transfer/maintenance areas. 1
Kodistict Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Here are some high quality photos from Wild Gravity travels, full credit to them. 3
fyrfyter Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 From the Field of Scrams line. Is that anything like the field of screams? 1 1
JubJester Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Any idea what this building will be used for? 3
DeltaFlyer Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, JubJester said: Any idea what this building will be used for? That is the compressor hut for the trim brakes..... 4 2
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 From cranedude07 on Instagram: 6
Bansheelover Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, fyrfyter said: Is that anything like the field of screams? Maybe I don’t know!
Recommended Posts