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Snake Attack! Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Wow those are really rare first of all, I doubt many on this site has ever seen any pics of Vortex in construction. Thanks a bunch for sharing, while we are on the topic of old ride construction pics are there any pics of The Racer or Effile Tower in Construction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BoddaH1994 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Ha... ready to vote for the newest 'most popular poster on KIC' yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Those are some awesome pictures! I know that I`ve never seen any of them before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Sweet pics, Thanks so much for sharing these, I've always wanted to see Vortex construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiridesmaint Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Those are some awesome pictures! I know that I`ve never seen any of them before! well hang on because there will be more, but not tonight will put some more up tommorow thanks for the comments. working in the park for 13 years you get to see alot of changes happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclaimer Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Those are great! Thanks for all of the great pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedv6 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 And to think it all stated from me asking about FoF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaman Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 You my friend, deserve a medal. ^Is that one from the 50ft. deck on the Eifel Tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firehawk1189 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 he said he had king cobra construction pics 2 i cant wait to see those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiridesmaint Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 ^Is that one from the 50ft. deck on the Eifel Tower? yes sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow2k3 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Wow, that's awesome! I'd never think I'd ever see that. Keep it up. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 It's very interesting how they build rides. I always thought they started from the beginning of the ride to the end. But I found out a few years ago that's not what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuskin Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Those pics are quite fascinating!!!! Thanks for sharing those are simply awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Indeed. In all my years around the park, I've never seen any of these pictures. Thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium_Guy Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Indeed. In all my years around the park, I've never seen any of these pictures. Thanks very much! It was awesome to see these pictures! Seeing Vortex built is actually one of my earliest memories of KI. We ended up going for a late season visit in September and they already had parts of the structure up. I was only 6 then, but amazingly it sticks out very vividly in my mind. I also remember being quite upset when I was about an inch to short to ride it the next season :-( I did manage to snag a ride on Screamin' Demon though, boy that was an experience! - Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkifreakhogg Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Wow those pictures are awesome. Thanks for posting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Those are some awesome pics i cant wait till you get the other ones up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Awesome pics. How long did they use that LOOOOONG queue? I rode it in '92-'93, don't remember that being there then. BTW, haven't been around in several weeks. Glad to be back and reading the forums!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 That's Shake, Rattle and Roll's queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiridesmaint Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Those are some awesome pics i cant wait till you get the other ones up. a little teaser is about to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 ^Uh oh i feel a groundbreaking experience just waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiridesmaint Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 ^Uh oh i feel a groundbreaking experience just waiting to happen. that was meant to be about king cobra, but dont worry there is still alot that i have not shown yet, the photos i have are very old and have been in a basement for 8 years and some have water damage so i have been busy cleaning them up and trying to restore them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 ^You are the man. I just want to say thanks for going to all this work to bring us Kings Island enthusiasts old pictures of our favorite park back when everyone thought Vortex and King Cobra were the best we were going to get. To that i say thanks! (Raise your glass and propose a toast to pkiridesmaint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I can assure you that your efforts are greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 omg,,, i thought those pics. were just tooken. i was like omg theyre tearing down Vortex. but obviosly its pictures of it being built. im stupid. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrill Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Yeah thanks pkiridesmaint for posting those pictures, a metal should be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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