PaulMartz37

I'm thinking "no," as we've closed similar threads in the past. How about I just move it to "Random, random, random"? Would that be appropriate?

^ LMAO you got that bro Thanks for the responses everyone. You've got a point but just look at Maurer's website. http://www.maurer-rides.de/ It really seems like they are trying to do more. You know, with the LEDs and the option to choose your own music. They are also trying to improve their rider capacity. The rides Ive been seeing from Gerstlauer have in fact better theming than any of Maurer's, but their rides seem very similar. Saw - awesome idea. Falcon - they even put detail into the supports. But both aren't much different from the original Eurofighters. BUT, who am I to criticize a company's style?

Graduating in a week! Staying close to home and going to FIU which is practically a community college down here. Majoring in mechanical engineering but considering architecture even though my mom thinks it's a horrible idea. >.< Hoping to take a graduation trip to Sea World to hit up Manta but I might just wait for Rockit to open up as well ;] Anyone else planing trips?

Mmm, if no one really responds between today and tomorrow, Ill trash it. My apologizes.

They both have thier own interesting designs. Maurer - so incredibly creative even though they have their fair share of fails. Gerstlauer - creative with with way less fails. IMO, Maurer ftw. Their designs are extremely interesting (i.e. Rockit's loop) Gerstlauers are super cute though. I have yet to ride any major coaster from either company so I would really like to hear feedback from anyone and everyone else!

Naw, naw, it wont be a fail. It's just the angle of the video. Also, thank you VERY much Duke! The vid's great and finally shows the back end of Rockit which looks like it'll be a lot more fun that I thought. Rockit ftw!

That's exactly what I was thinking. You think it'll be an open area in the same way? I actually don't like that spaciousness.

My guess: the station will have a unloading area very near to the entrance (exit) of the ride and a loading are right after to give the riders time to close the harness and choose their songs. As for the speed of the 'people mover,' the speed we've been seeing on the lift seems to be appropriate for loading guests on and off. OH YEAH There is still a MONTH of testing to go. Enough time to train the operators. Actually, going back to a picture post from Grad Bash, they may already be training.

Indeed it is! I just found this pic, along with a whole mess of others, at Orlando Rocks. The top is flat so it definitely has the selection buttons, or screen, what ever it is. And those MUST be the LEDs! Here's the link to Orlando Rocks: http://www.orlandounited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10&page=61

Is it me or are these restraints altered from the typical x-car trains? Seems like the have something in the middle - splitting the curved bar in half. Also, I have a feeling those little gray panels on the side will be the LEDs

^ Super cool looking supports in the first pic. It seems as though it could be a little less than sturdy but muchos kudos bro. Be sure to upload the track when you're done!

I think the pic got a lil warped. This, though, IS a funky corkscrew from a coaster that's been on hold for a LONG time.

Hey hey, does anyone know where the queue will be?

It's like a dive loop, but less B&M and more Vekoma. See?

Here's a B&M floorless that started off as my first Elementary track. After completely failing at the tool I decided to hand make it. It's also the first coaster I'll be uploading with all custom supports along with a custom station that was NOT made using catwalks. I call it Fireball, but wouldn't mind a better name. Any suggestions? First half of the ride Second half of the ride (Notice the queue)

When I was at Universal during Grad Bash there were workers welding at 12 AM so they're literally working around the clock to get this thing completed in time. I am spectacle as to how they are going to finish Hogwarts as it seems much more massive than the already massive concrete box they've put up. It would be a bummer if all of the details on top were just for show

Good idea. That'll be an amazing time to go because Harry Potter(land?) will be opening up. And if any problems are to arise with Rockit, they'll be fixed by then.

^ No problemo The pictures do not do it justice though. This thing is MASSIVE.

This pictures are about 2 weeks old now. I took them during Grad Bash. It looked amazing right above the walkway. The supports needed some painting Shone's track: very interesting They still had the car clearance The stage looked even better at night Notice how the MCBS isnt anywhere near the stairs! o.0

Er, the trains look like they belong on an indoor spinning coaster, like The Dark Knight rides. But they're probably look better once all the props are up and especially after walking through the queue and preshow. Any thoughts on if they've add lights for effect when riding at night? That would be pretty interesting. This may not be relevant but I know that this is the first Terminator of a new trilogy. Is it possible that the ride will tie not only into Salvation but possibly the other movies?

Yes! I can't wait to see this puppy on Saturday night. It would be amazing if they would already be testing it by then but I highly doubt that. Now that the track is complete, how long do you think it'll be before we see Rockit flying? Isn't there a giant Hollywood sign missing?

^ I heard the same thing. This is a huge bummer. I REALLY wanted to ride it during Grad Bash. :/ I guess I'll try to get some pictures then. Hopefully there won't be anymore epic fails.

Haha ^ I was really looking forward to uploading a new track this morning >.< Hope it comes back soon but I guess Ill be on CC more than usual