restoca Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Finally! What is it, almost six months after we first learned of the ride and its location? Unusual these days for the animation to remain under wraps for that long. Thanks a lot for Jakizle, for sharing that link. I wonder if it's a Keith McVeen product. This is only a guess, but I think some of the banking will actually be more extreme than in the animation, almost 90 degrees in a couple of places. And I get the impression there will be no shortage of airtime, especially in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterNut17 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Wow! In that animation, it looks a lot longer than what I thought! This is just going to be an amazing ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywood!007 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Has anyone here seen the animation video? From it, this ride looks extremely good! The pacing appears to be pretty "crisp" and there looks to be plenty of airtime all over the place. To me, the ride looks like a much more agressive GCI. Follow this link, click the Start button, and click on the dot in Texas to bring up the animation: http://asap.ap.org/data/interactives/_entertainment/roll/ I don't believe anyone has linked to it here yet. That thing never lets up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddoonga Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Has anyone here seen the animation video? From it, this ride looks extremely good! The pacing appears to be pretty "crisp" and there looks to be plenty of airtime all over the place. To me, the ride looks like a much more agressive GCI. Follow this link, click the Start button, and click on the dot in Texas to bring up the animation: http://asap.ap.org/data/interactives/_entertainment/roll/ I don't believe anyone has linked to it here yet. I follow the link but only get an image of the final product. Any other suggesstions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterNut17 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Follow this link, click the Start button, and click on the dot in Texas to bring up the animation: ^Did you use this? It works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekoma Fan Boy Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Did you try pressing the start button on the image? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoca Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I follow the link but only get an image of the final product. Any other suggesstions? Make sure you have the latest version of Flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I wonder if it's a Keith McVeen product. Good question. I'm not sure I'd put money on that though. Looking at the other animations on the page, they all seem to have his signature style of other rides (in a pretty accurate depiction) in the background and buildings nearby that seem to go along with all the settings. But, it seems as if the detail is just short of what I've seen Keith do. Usually you'd see much more movement in the background of other rides, people, etc... I also noticed that the Griffon vid had no chainlift. I don't think that Keith would leave something like that out. Who knows. Then again, the detail may be lacking due to the limitations of using flash as opposed to mpeg. (Just a theory, as I have no clue if there are any real differences in using the two to display videos.) I haven't talked to him or Joe since I met up with them in Fl. for Sheikra's public opening in 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddoonga Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I follow the link but only get an image of the final product. Any other suggesstions? Make sure you have the latest version of Flash. Correct. But I did right click and PLAY and it took me to the map, and it worked. The virtual ride was a lot of fun. I cant say that the first drop was intense, but its turn around design at the top gives an excellent rush leading up to it. Seems to be generous for airtime. I like the first covered tunnel on the "s" curve after the first drop. I wonder if they will follow through with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Then again, the detail may be lacking due to the limitations of using flash as opposed to mpeg. (Just a theory, as I have no clue if there are any real differences in using the two to display videos.) There is no difference. An FLV (flash video) is just a Flash encoded version of the video. It's no different than a WMV or a MOV...it's just how it was encoded for the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyyyper Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 i think it's like the voyage animation made in a sort of 'super'-version of Nolimits that is used for this purpose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterphotos Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 A couple photos from today: The station is coming along nicely View from the tower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willski Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I wonder if it's a Keith McVeen product. Good question. I'm not sure I'd put money on that though. Looking at the other animations on the page, they all seem to have his signature style of other rides (in a pretty accurate depiction) in the background and buildings nearby that seem to go along with all the settings. But, it seems as if the detail is just short of what I've seen Keith do. Usually you'd see much more movement in the background of other rides, people, etc... I also noticed that the Griffon vid had no chainlift. I don't think that Keith would leave something like that out. Who knows. Then again, the detail may be lacking due to the limitations of using flash as opposed to mpeg. (Just a theory, as I have no clue if there are any real differences in using the two to display videos.) I haven't talked to him or Joe since I met up with them in Fl. for Sheikra's public opening in 2005. It's No Limits+ (Pro). GG used it for their Voyage animation as well. Looks relentless, with some good turning pops of air too. Should be a good one (would you really expect anything less?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterphotos Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Latest construction photos attached...more at my web site. Construction on and around the station is progressing The structure for the turnaround at the top of the lift is nearly complete after 4 weeks. Overview of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddoonga Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 You think Bullet will be open and running all year long once it's completed? The POV animation shows it to be as fast as Gwazi Tiger at Busch Gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I would think so since that is an area that is heavily visited year round here in the south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterphotos Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Kemah Boardwalk is open 363 days a year including the rides (weather and maintenance permitting). It will be the same with Boardwalk Bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 For the record, I talked with people I know and Keith McVeen did not do the animation for the Boardwalk Bullet. On the coaster animation page the was listed earlier in this thread, the only one he did do was the one for Maverick. Apparently, Keith is now working for Universal making the animations come to life in ride systems and themeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olimonn Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Considering the animation was a NoLimits one, it's not a surprise, but thanks for the confirmation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddoonga Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Does anybody know yet what color the trains will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asr Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 For the record, I talked with people I know and Keith McVeen did not do the animation for the Boardwalk Bullet. On the coaster animation page the was listed earlier in this thread, the only one he did do was the one for Maverick. Apparently, Keith is now working for Universal making the animations come to life in ride systems and themeing. Keith made the animations for Renegade and Mystery Mine too, atleast according to his website (http://www.3dvip.com/Portfolio/Portfolio2006.htm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddoonga Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I spoke with Chad Miller (The Gravity Group) yesterday. He was mentioning how their website will have an update on Bullet in the near future. Says that Kemah Boardwalk is tight-lipped about any progress or announcements to keep building up anticipation for its debute. Still no word yet on grand opening day. Glass half-full ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan King Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Shaping Up Quite Nicely!!! Its really been cool being able to watch this coaster go from 1 board to about 10000 boards! Thanks again to everyone who's been posting pictures! I really enjoy looking at them and keeping up with them! -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddoonga Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 /\ shaping up quite nicely I'd say ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterphotos Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 This week's update: Decent weather continues here in the area so construction is still moving along pretty good. Structure for the final section of the ride is going up. Construction on the station continues Sections of track at the base of the turnaround structure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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