themeparkman25 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) Post Removed by Author Edited January 20, 2011 by themeparkman25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 ^It's all magnetic, but I get the joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 It looks like the color of BLOOD! Â Guy "I hope it's not a sign." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLund Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 ^Paint left over from the X2 transformation? Â Lookin' good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Red paint left over from Cedar Fair??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespianthrillrider7 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I would HATE to have to paint that. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I would love to paint that monster! I wanted to be a part of it and do a daily webcast from the mountain. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoasters Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Wow, that looks really good! I like the Superman Logo too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterKings908 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 At first, I wasn't thrilled with the colors, but it grew on me, and these pictures makes me more excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CpBluestreakCp Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 It is looking great, wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2coasterfreak Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 2011 is comming fast enough! I am super excited, the new paint is going to add so much to the park's skyline. I am just hoping new LSMs are installed to make the ride that much better . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4rturo Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I personally don't mind if they add LIMs, LSMs, rocket thrusts or even Piers pushing the car, as long as it gets to the top again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I personally don't mind if they add Piers pushing the car, as long as it gets to the top again. Â Bitch, please! Sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLund Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Wow, that looks really good! I like the Superman Logo too. Â Believe it or not that Superman logo on the back of the tower at the top of the ride used to light up, and you could see it on the freeway if you were coming south down the 5. I think the lights been off for over ten years. Â It'd be spectacular if they could get it up and lit again, seeing as how the rides going through a rehab and all, as it was a sight to see back then and it'd be cool to see now. Â Always wanted one in my room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMM fanboy Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 The new paint looks awsome! I'll try to get a picture when I'm there tommorow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespianthrillrider7 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Wow, that looks really good! I like the Superman Logo too.  Believe it or not that Superman logo on the back of the tower at the top of the ride used to light up, and you could see it on the freeway if you were coming south down the 5. I think the lights been off for over ten years.  It'd be spectacular if they could get it up and lit again, seeing as how the rides going through a rehab and all, as it was a sight to see back then and it'd be cool to see now.  Always wanted one in my room  That would be cool. I hope they get that working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 These days with LED technology, they could light that logo even more brilliantly than ever, and it would cost a fraction in electricity than it did before. Hopefully they'll consider that. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 When I first heard that they were changing the colors I did not think I would like it. But this looks really cool. I like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLund Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 These days with LED technology, they could light that logo even more brilliantly than ever, and it would cost a fraction in electricity than it did before. Hopefully they'll consider that. Eric  Yeah...if only LEDs were more reliable...maybe its me, but almost every single traffic signal I go to that has LEDs, at least one of the bulbs has a couple of the LED's are out--no matter how new the bulbs are. Same with signs on the streets, or with lights on cars, inevitably there's always a reliability issue and it makes everything look awkward.  If used on the Superman sign I'd guess they'd have the same issue not before too long, and it'd be half lit. Maybe LED technology will get better in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 ^ You make a good point. We saw some LED floodlights that would be perfect for the motion-sensor light in the entry at our house. Indeed, two of them light the place up like daylight. But one by one, they started failing till it got down to about an eight of the bulbs lit. I finally tossed them and got fluorescent ones that work just fine. Â As for the logo, if not LEDs, something else would be cool as well...maybe something where the logo is animated in some way. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haiderodes Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 ^^I'd say they are very reliable. Many casino properties here in town have changed to exclusively LED lighting on the exterior (particular in the areas of signage). In fact, even our 7-11s and other convenience stores have changed to LED lighting on their exteriors. Hell, the grocery store up the street from me uses them in the frozen foods section...they have motion detectors too, so that they only turn on when someone is nearby and/or opens the door. Â I was reading an article not too long ago about how LEDs are getting more powerful every year without increasing heat and electrial usage. Next time you are in Vegas take a look at the Planet Hollywood sign on the Westgate timeshare tower. That thing is BRIGHT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Has it been relieced what layout were getting on Green Lanter? Because i heard we were getting a brand new custom layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Has it been relieced what layout were getting on Green Lanter? Because i heard we were getting a brand new custom layout. You heard wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Alrighty. Thanks. Also, that light would look AWESOME up, and maybe green lantern will be receiving the tunnel, that X2 never got, And Little flash, will be distributed the tunnel Superman never got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 As far as the logo, animation, and LEDs, they could put a giant screen up there like the type used in X2s station. Not only would that be lit by LEDs, but because it's basically a giant monitor, they could animate it as well. The way this park is with keeping up on changing burned out light bulbs, it would have to be lit by LEDs, and the fact that it's so high up, using standard fluorescent lighting, would be a lot more expensive to maintain due to the height and frequent bulb changes. A less expensive option to the giant monitor would be to use the existing sign and retrofit it with color changing LEDs. A good set of LEDs in that sign should last at least 5-10 years. Â EBL, I've been wondering about those LEDs for home use but I have stayed away from them because of what you mentioned and I just don't think they are bright enough to use for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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