DorneyKid14 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Okay. Because I know how the IoA coasters have the roar but then after years people were complaining about all the noise so I would think that the hulk refurb may have sand in it's tracks. I would love it if talon and/or hydra had the roar.
blakelemay23 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 ^ Could that weight of the track be including sand in it?? Also, I thought Tony had already confirmed that Valravn will be filled with sand...? Valravn has no sand in the track or the supports. Not sure if its a weight issue or because they simply wanted a roar. Alot of people complained when they found out Gatekeeper would have sand. However, CP could of just decided they wanted a roar this time.
DorneyKid14 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I personally hope it has the roar. I could understand with gatekeeper being as it goes over the main entrance. Edit* I believe Fury is not filled with sand? And I just searched and couldn't find anything on the tracks having sand in them. But I do like that they are using the vest restraints like on gatekeeper.
TB305 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I personally hope it has the roar. I could understand with gatekeeper being as it goes over the main entrance. Edit* I believe Fury is not filled with sand? And I just searched and couldn't find anything on the tracks having sand in them. But I do like that they are using the vest restraints like on gatekeeper. From what I understand, F325 is partially filled with sand, and in certain places. It is a loud coaster, no doubt about that, but certainly not as loud as a fully hollow B&M like Afterburn next door.
blakelemay23 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I personally hope it has the roar. I could understand with gatekeeper being as it goes over the main entrance. Edit* I believe Fury is not filled with sand? And I just searched and couldn't find anything on the tracks having sand in them. But I do like that they are using the vest restraints like on gatekeeper. Tony also stated she will roar, but not as much as Raptor which is a given.
DorneyKid14 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 So Valravn may be partially filled. Which is gatekeeper filled completely or partially? It seems like there are parts of it that roar. And i would think that F325 is filled with sand near the midway to the entrance.
CaptainUnknown Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 It makes sense that some/all/most of Gatekeeper has sandy track. It goes over the entrance to the park twice over where the tickets are sold. I would imagine that it's important for those associates to hear the annoying ACErs as they buy their tickets.
CP Maverick Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 ^ Great picture. By the way they're so damn OCD with that Sky Ride. Look at them lining all the green cars up together, lol. I'm guessing painting is easier with the colors together.
blakelemay23 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 So Valravn may be partially filled. Yeah i thought so too. I can't find it right now, but Tony had a periscope where someone asked "Is the track filled with sand?" and he said no. Then someone asked if the supports are filled with sand and he said "I don't know lets see" and he walked over to nearby supports and knocked on them, they were hollow as well.
coasterbill Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 ^ Great picture. By the way they're so damn OCD with that Sky Ride. Look at them lining all the green cars up together, lol. I'm guessing painting is easier with the colors together. Probably but they painted it last year I believe. It's funny though, they actually run it like that every day. Does anyone know if there's a reason for that or if they just do it for fun? They never did it until a few years ago. lol And yes, I'm talking about the Sky Ride again. Shots for everybody!
coasterfreak101 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 For some reason, I didn't put it together that the immelmann is right up against the main midway. Awesome!
DoinItForTheFame Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Looks like we may see one new support and two new pieces of track put in place today!! Sadly... still no sign of the boat.
thrillrider Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I feel for these guys working out in the weather today. I can only imagine how cold it is working out by the water.
DoinItForTheFame Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I feel for these guys working out in the weather today. I can only imagine how cold it is working out by the water. I agree. I mean I know that they are "use" to it. But still... I couldn't do it!! Props to them! That being said. . . Someone has moved on the construction site. Time for a new photo. Actually, they have managed to get the track put together that they will be installing next. Also, there brought another piece of track to the site. It's sitting out in the middle! Can't wait to see this coaster complete. . . Even though I know that's months away. I've given up on the boat.
CoasterLine Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Not quite sure if we'll see any steel lifted today, but looks like half of the immelman (in terms of track and supports) are nearing ready to go up. Here is a quick GIF of construction progress so far (based off my progress reports)
PKI Jizzman Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Not quite sure if we'll see any steel lifted today, but looks like half of the immelman (in terms of track and supports) are nearing ready to go up. Here is a quick GIF of construction progress so far (based off my progress reports) That's brilliant. Thanks for making that gif!
DrachenfireOP Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Cool gif! I really do feel bad for the workers in such conditions. I bet topping off Dragster was awful for the guys up top. IIRC it was snowy when that happened too. Then again, as bad as this is, I'm sure it pales in comparison to winter construction on a skyscraper.
KarlaKoaster Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 The animated GIF is a great idea! Thank you!
michaellynn4 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I like the animated GIF idea. I'm interested to see a completed version once construction wraps up.
CP Maverick Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 The amount of camera shake from wind on the webcam is incredible. It's a good thing they finished the lift before this weather hit. And I agree, that GIF is a fantastic idea.
viking86 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Looking forward to see them placing the supports and track for the MCBR/drop, they sure have a few obstacles in their way.
CP Maverick Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 The real key to that is they only have a few obstacles, not many, in their way.
MiABeta Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Anyone see Tony's Twitter? It's great! #darkride
blakelemay23 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Does anyone know how tall the drop from the MCBR will be and if it will be 90 degrees also?
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