themeparkman25 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I spy with my little eye something that drops at a 90 degree angle! This coaster looks great and all those turns look like they are going to pack a punch! One question though, why did this park get all the big coasters? I'm not familiar with cities in China, but you would think Beijing or Hong Kong would get the custom and record breaking first rides. That is just my two cents at least. Also, when can we expect this park to open?
CreditCrazy Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 ^That is pretty much everything I am thinking about this ride. I can't wait to see how high it gets in the Mitch Hawker's Coaster Poll list. Too bad TPR isn't taking a trip over there for 09'. It seems to make a big affect on the poll.
Mark Rosenzweig Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I have just recieved another Fireball update from Martin & Vleminckx. It's look like the ride is getting close to being complete! And it's looking GREAT! Here are some new photos... Not wishing the same fate for this park, but does anyone else see the resemblance to Jazzland in that one shot showing the S&S Towers with the Coaster behind it? Mark
robbalvey Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I spy with my little eye something that drops at a 90 degree angle! Yup! That is indeed the B&M being worked on. One question though, why did this park get all the big coasters? I'm not familiar with cities in China, but you would think Beijing or Hong Kong would get the custom and record breaking first rides. Well, there isn't a Happy Valley in Hong Kong, so there is your answer there, and Beijing did get that amazing looking B&M Flyer! Shanghai is also the largest populated area in China. Also, when can we expect this park to open? Summer 2009. --Robb
themeparkman25 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 ^That is true that it did get the amazing looking flyer, but it was still just Superman but all jazzed up. I'm not complaining at all because I think themeing can add a lot to ride, but it still wasn't custom layout. As far as we know now, are we expecting a SheiKra clone due to all the pictures released earlier? Or is it like Dive Coaster at Chimelong, using SheiKira pictures, but getting a different ride? I think they have a LOT of work to do for a summer 09 opening. We are saying "HRP" is going to have a difficult time opening by labor day-they at least have their park built. Thanks for answering those questions though Robb! Can't wait to see this park complete!
Mit deLuxe Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Yum! It's looking so nice at this moment in time, all those crossovers! Too bad about the stupid S&S towers blocking the view for the first drop! Does anybody know the exact angle on that drop? Looks mighty steep!
robbalvey Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I think they have a LOT of work to do for a summer 09 opening. You have no idea how fast things can go in Asia! For example we were at T-Express in October of 2007 with not much more than a turn around standing and then 5 months later they had the ride and an entire area DONE! Also, keep in mind that "Summer" could mean as late is July or August for China. --Robb
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I hate generalizations like this but I am going to make one: The ride looks like a big Ravine Flyer II.
Shavethewhales Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I hate generalizations like this but I am going to make one: The ride looks like a big Ravine Flyer II. Because it's also made of wood? I don't see a whole lot of resemblance myself. I'd compare it more to the Astroworld Cyclone, just off the top of my head. It's a pretty classic woodie layout.
JoshAbelsonXiii Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 This woody is looking amazing!! I can't wait to see it run
DenDen Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I just find it extremely amazing that China is grapsing this part of Western culture, and doing it quite well. I cannot wait what the end result of this park looks like, and how well it holds up, even after just one season, just to see if they really did thier homework. Awesome update!!!!!!
Ed Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Screw the rollercoaster. How big is that wine glass?
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I hate generalizations like this but I am going to make one: The ride looks like a big Ravine Flyer II. Because it's also made of wood? I don't see a whole lot of resemblance myself. I'd compare it more to the Astroworld Cyclone, just off the top of my head. It's a pretty classic woodie layout. No, because it looks more like RFII compared to any of the other GG coasters.
robbalvey Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Screw the rollercoaster. How big is that wine glass? Force perspective, Ed....force perspective.... --Robb
Meteornotes Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 ^Too late, Ed's already on a plane to try and get into that celebration... dt
itnotfair Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Actually, that's a normal wine glass, and the beer bottles are 12 ounces. The Fireball crew is entirely made up of elves, that's all.
atem122 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Not to diss Terminator's awesomeness, but I really wish we were getting that, possibly because I'm a GG fanboy, but also because it looks amazing. TGG just makes amazing rides with whatever they do
Gutterflower Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 source: http://msn.idoican.com.cn/detail/articles/2009021615912/ Did a quick search on the new dive machine and came up with this. one for you Shiekra experts. So is this a clone?
Loefet Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 ^ It's probably not a clone of any other Dive Machine, but it seems similar to Shiekra the turn starts lower on this one then on Shiekra and some supports don't match (may be due to other kind of trains though).
Ed Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Screw the rollercoaster. How big is that wine glass? Force perspective, Ed....force perspective.... --Robb I just died a little inside.
themeparkman25 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Granted that the supports on each are not identical, they still have a striking resemblance that I would argue are the same coaster. Then again, only the lift his built. Upper left is Happy Valley's coaster. Main picture is Sheikra. Sorry they arent identical shots.
robbalvey Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 ^ Uh, oh. Jonny Upsidedown is going to be REAL pissed that you covered up his watermark! --Robb "You need to sign a contract inked with a mixture of blood and urine to be allowed use of his photos!" Alvey
Speeddeamon128 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Awesome update Robb this woodie looks a lot of fun. I hope earth quakes won't be a problem for it.
DonkeyBreath Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 I too wish this was a California Fireball instead of the Terminator were getting. I'm usually not a big fan of woodies unless it's Intamin but man this thing is absolutly gorgeous. I wouldn't worry about earthquakes b/c this thing looks very dense with wood unless it's a magnitude 10, I don't think this thing is going anywhere.
themeparkman25 Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 I'm usually not a big fan of woodies unless it's Intamin but man this thing is absolutly gorgeous. I mean, yes looks play a big role in a coaster, but i know personally I like to rate off the ride not its prettiness haha!
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