Carowinds Discussion Thread

[BDG]

The crane is holding it, but there are also a couple additional, temporary supports.

[BDG]

It's Sunday, but work continues...

 

https://www.carowinds.com/swarm/building-the-nest/live-camera-feed

[nicman]

Is it just me, or is the construction for Fury325 going slow, because for Thunderbird they are already almost done building it.

Edited November 30, 2014 by nicman

[DoinItForTheFame]

Is it just me, or is the construction for Fury325 going slow.

I was thinking the same thing. However, I'm sure it is right on track.

[Dom497]

Is it just me, or is the construction for Fury325 going slow.

I was thinking the same thing. However, I'm sure it is right on track.

 

Every coaster has a different timeline.....it doesn't matter how long or short it is. Remember, leviathan wasn't completed until February....and that was on schedule.

[jarmor]

I think its about to pick up some steam...especially in the front. They have already placed some supports and track down in the front then just stopped.

[BDG]

The last piece of the lifthill supports will go up any minute now:

 

https://www.carowinds.com/swarm/building-the-nest/live-camera-feed

[larrygator]

Is it just me, or is the construction for Fury325 going slow, because for Thunderbird they are already almost done building it.

 

I can not be confirmed nor denied that construction is on pace. I don't think anyone here has the construction schedule.

 

It would make sense for Holiday World to be further along since that area of the country has harsher winter weather so Holiday World has to get ahead of the curve before the severe weather sets in.

[Sharman19]

The last piece of the lifthill supports will go up any minute now:

 

https://www.carowinds.com/swarm/building-the-nest/live-camera-feed

Here you go.

[MagnumFreak25]

Can't wait for the completed drop! Hopefully construction will speed up after the lift is done.

[coastercoaster5]

LOOKS HUGE!

[BDG]

More track has arrived.

 

Probably for the drop, so the drop and the new support can support each other like a tripod.

[BDG]

Rise and shine.

[BDG]

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[SuperShawn]

Coming along nicely!

[DavidW]

Here is the time lapse videos for last week:

[grsupercity]

When I first watched the announcement I was like ohh a B&M giga meh. As i watch it rise I must admit I am getting excited to ride it this summer. I am a sucker for green coasters. Hopefully keeping my expectations low, will get my mind blown!!!

[viking86]

That is one spectacular looking drop, should provide a great ride. Heck, looking at the webcam is making me excited and I will most likely never ever ride this thing,

[Woodie Warrior]

That drop should be one of the best in existence. Fury 325 is shaping up to be B&Ms best hyper/giga coaster yet.

[DJeXeL]

 

Source

[grsupercity]

Its weird the way the spine on the first drop continues all the way to the ground. I dont recall ever seeing a B&M use that type of support. Someone please correct me if I am wrong

[DavidW]

^ Leviathan, the other B&M giga.

[ZeroGravity55]

Is it just me, or is the construction for Fury325 going slow, because for Thunderbird they are already almost done building it.

 

I can not be confirmed nor denied that construction is on pace. I don't think anyone here has the construction schedule.

 

It would make sense for Holiday World to be further along since that area of the country has harsher winter weather so Holiday World has to get ahead of the curve before the severe weather sets in.

 

I'd go ahead and say that HW has also been helped out by the lack of bad weather. With that being said, B&M wants to start testing in February at HW, so that's why were seeing Thunderbird built at a much quicker pace. One thing I've noticed by following Thunderbird's construction and Banshee's construction last year, once the foundation work is completed, these steel coasters are pieced together pretty quick. My guess is they're right on schedule.

[Keetz]

Looks like tuesday or Wednesday might be the big day where they complete the lift and drop!!!

 

I think the next thing that they need to do is install the crown, which is like the 3-5 pieces at the top, and it all needs to be done at once.

 

It looks like they are making decent time, I reckon once the lift is up, progress should pick up cause they won't be working at 325 feet tall.

 

For a Six Flags timeline, they are way ahead of the game.

[nicman]

They are definitely speeding things up now!

I cannot wait for the top to be in place!