Vonni Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I love how the new TTD paint job is so bright it makes it look like it's cgi. I'm curious if since Gatekeeper is so visible and is the focal point of the main gate if CP will keep up on its paint job more frequently than most of its coasters and rides?
DoinItForTheFame Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I'm curious if since Gatekeeper is so visible and is the focal point of the main gate if CP will keep up on its paint job more frequently than most of its coasters and rides? I highly doubt it. I venture to say that the colors will get as faded as Raptors were before they do anything about it. (But this is just an assumption.) I mean look how long it took for Raptor or MF... or even TTD to get repainted. Look how bad they looked before Cedar Point did anything about it.
CP Maverick Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Either I mis-read or someone misinformed me. I was told 40 tons 446 ft max lift. If the lift capacity is really ten times that, my entire post is invalid.
CP Maverick Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 This is where I read it: Just in case anyone was curious/interested, there was a new blog entry posted on the Valravn page! Hey everyone – I’m Adam, Valravn’s Project Manager, and you’ll see me throughout the construction process as we make our way toward opening the tallest, fastest & longest dive coaster in the world next spring. You’ll also hear from a few other folks throughout the winter, so keep checking back. Right now, you’ve probably noticed that we’re lifting the very first pieces of Valravn’s steep, 47-degree lift hill into place. And we’re doing it with a massive crane. A big, tall, heavy Manitowoc 16000, to be exact. This crane is capable of lifting a lot of weight at certain heights and angles, but in general, it can handle a weight limit of 40 tons up to a height of about 446 feet. Obviously, with Valravn being 223 feet tall, we’ll be just fine. To lift the highest pieces, the crane will need to extend about 75 feet taller than the ride itself, so to about a height of almost 300 feet. Normally, the Manitowoc is used in heavy construction, so we’re talking power plants, steel mills, bridges and other big projects. Currently, it’s on assignment at Cedar Point building a roller coaster. If it had an Instagram account, the photos it would take would be pretty amazing. Because the crane is so heavy, it needs to sit and move on “crane mats.” They help distribute the weight under the crawlers (the wheels underneath the crane), and the soil here really isn’t soil – it’s mostly sand, so stability is key. Overall, things are starting to kick into high gear, and you’ll start to now see big things happen. Station platform footers are being finished, park utility lines are being connected and moved, and of course, the lift hill is now going vertical. Weather permitting, we’ll be lifting steel now through January/February, so keep an eye on the webcams and the construction gallery for videos and photos. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for even more updates. I’ll check back in soon! -Adam Pooch, Project Manager Source.
drummermattk Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Is it possible we could maybe see the top and the right ten placed today ( at separate intervals) ? They are putting the one single support up for the right turn now. Plus the top and right turn are assembled (separately) and waiting.
Ed Farmer Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I love how the new TTD paint job is so bright it makes it look like it's cgi. I'm curious if since Gatekeeper is so visible and is the focal point of the main gate if CP will keep up on its paint job more frequently than most of its coasters and rides? Hopefully. Apart from capacity, Gatekeeper's looks are the only thing it has going for it (to me, at least). It's a truly great-looking POS.
FaithPlus1 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I love how the new TTD paint job is so bright it makes it look like it's cgi. I'm curious if since Gatekeeper is so visible and is the focal point of the main gate if CP will keep up on its paint job more frequently than most of its coasters and rides? Hopefully. Apart from capacity, Gatekeeper's looks are the only thing it has going for it (to me, at least). It's a truly great-looking POS. Great! Don't ride it, and tell your friends how bad it sucks too, so they don't ride it! Smaller lines for the rest of us The ride may not be everyones favorite ride, but calling it a POS makes you sound like a POS!
snapfordakids Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I love how the new TTD paint job is so bright it makes it look like it's cgi. I'm curious if since Gatekeeper is so visible and is the focal point of the main gate if CP will keep up on its paint job more frequently than most of its coasters and rides? Hopefully. Apart from capacity, Gatekeeper's looks are the only thing it has going for it (to me, at least). It's a truly great-looking POS. I haven't even ridden it and I already know you're reaching.
coasterbill Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Gatekeeper is awesome, and basically everyone likes it except a few whiny enthusiasts.
Projektion Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Gatekeeper is awesome, and basically everyone likes it except a few whiny enthusiasts. That just sums up most modern B&M's, doesn't it?
Philrad71 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I'm proud to say that the crane that they are using to hoist those big ole Valravn pieces into place is not only one of my customers, but they house an engine in it that was built at my place of employment.
FaithPlus1 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I'm proud to say that the crane that they are using to hoist those big ole Valravn pieces into place is not only one of my customers, but they house an engine in it that was built at my place of employment. Sweet!
Philrad71 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 ^ Just don't ask me engineering questions about the crane design and tolerances though 'cause I'd be lost!
DoinItForTheFame Posted December 19, 2015 Posted December 19, 2015 Either I mis-read or someone misinformed me. I was told 40 tons 446 ft max lift. If the lift capacity is really ten times that, my entire post is invalid. I think maybe he just missed a zero when typing that. (Typo's happen.) According to manitowoccranes.com The people who make the crane... say that it can lift up to 400 tons. Granted, I don't really know that much about cranes, I'm just going based off of what I have read...
DoinItForTheFame Posted December 19, 2015 Posted December 19, 2015 Valravn should get the nickname Valley People have already been referring to it as "Valie" . . .
CP Maverick Posted December 19, 2015 Posted December 19, 2015 Either I mis-read or someone misinformed me. I was told 40 tons 446 ft max lift. If the lift capacity is really ten times that, my entire post is invalid. I think maybe he just missed a zero when typing that. (Typo's happen.) According to manitowoccranes.com The people who make the crane... say that it can lift up to 400 tons. Granted, I don't really know that much about cranes, I'm just going based off of what I have read... I think that's the weight. Right above that is the winch power of 35000lbf.
FaithPlus1 Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 Valravn should get the nickname Valley People have already been referring to it as "Valie" . . . I'm not sure I have anything in common with people that would call Valravyn "Valley"
SFOGdude25 Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 This might be the most excited I've ever seen TPR get over a crane... And I love it.
I love pie Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 This might be the most excited I've ever seen TPR get over a crane... And I love it. The crane will be more forceful than the ride it's self
DorneyKid14 Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 Im trying to get my parents to take a family trip this summer to CP, when would be a better time to go, either mid may when they open full time or mid august? It would only be for about 2 or 3 days.
TB305 Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 This might be the most excited I've ever seen TPR get over a crane... And I love it. The crane will be more forceful than the ride it's self The crane is more forceful than any ride in existence, sooo...
DoinItForTheFame Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 The crane is more forceful than any B&M in existence, sooo... Fixed that for you...
FaithPlus1 Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 New crane on site! Looks like it might just be there to help with the top of list hill.
CPFan1234 Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 Im trying to get my parents to take a family trip this summer to CP, when would be a better time to go, either mid may when they open full time or mid august? It would only be for about 2 or 3 days. I would say mid August. Mid May is so iffy with weather and operations. Also, most shows are still going on in mid August. In May, most of the shows have not even started yet.
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