downunder Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 ^Damn, you beat me to it, I just took some photos about an hour ago (more like Mr Adventuredome). I also saw some track in what looks like a staging area just outside, near a roller door at the back. Gotta say Hotel Argento was excellent, the collector and Thirteen were also strong. Zombie and Chainsaw were very good. Clowns was average. Coolio played last night, I didn't even know who he was, til I saw it on face book. I saw Andy Dick there too watching some comedy act. I think we met DoubleOKevin, you were helping my friend with a problem with their fright dome ticket if it was you.
Double0Kevin Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 ^ha, if his name was Kevin it was definitely me.
AusCoasterFan Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I'm not sure if it's the angle of the drop not being beyond vertical or the fact the ride interacts with surrounding structures, but the drop looks larger than the other El Locos. Without any speed control coming into the first drop, it looks like this El Loco may also be a lot faster that 66km/h. Any thoughts?
downunder Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 ^ha, if his name was Kevin it was definitely me. If I see you tonight I'll say hi, thanks for helping BTW.
Zem Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I'm really looking forward to seeing the final layout of this ride!
Mr Stratosphere Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Hey everyone! I stumbled on an old ad for Dome of Doom, well before Fright Dome and when Adventuredome was still known as Grand Slam Canyon! JUST LOOK AT THOSE PRICES!!! So cheap compared to today's standards!!
Double0Kevin Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 ^ No problem. You guys are going to love the ride, can't wait for you to see the finished product and what we have in store for you.
Mr Stratosphere Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 A very quick update from tonight. One of the outward banked turns is now in place. Been a lot of fun so far following this construction project. I have a feeling a lot of vertical work will take place this upcoming week while the park is closed for a few days.
jray21 Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 It's coming along nicely! Thanks for the updates!
cfc Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 How close is that track to the roof? It's a bit difficult to get the scale from the photographs.
SuperShawn Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 More and more this ride seems like a fun excuse to take a weekend trip to Vegas next year.
Blue Turbo Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Can't wait to see this finished. This will definitely give me a reason to head back there.
FilmoreISnAZN Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 From the look of things currently, it looks like the layout is going to be an altered version of the standard El Loco layout. The lift is angled differently as well as the barrel roll and the drop is altered slightly but otherwise, it's looking pretty similar. I can't wait to see this finished.
Double0Kevin Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 How close is that track to the roof? It's a bit difficult to get the scale from the photographs. It comes very close. Not sure the exact measurement but it's so close the air vent had to be removed for clearance.
cfc Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 ^Thanks. Certainly adds an interesting dimension to the ride.
Mr Stratosphere Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Hey everyone! A quick update from today as today is the last day the park is open until next Friday. Excited to see how much work they can get done in the next 4 days! The track comes very close to the park's floor here. This view looked very different just a few months ago! The spur/maintenance track has been installed. Hello Mr. Brake Fin! Looking from the Passage of Time into the station. The ride can now be seen from across the park! Looking into the station. Drive wheels have been installed. Footers have dried, will see the rest of the finale of the ride installed soon. Looking at the old Rim Runner Station Edited November 3, 2013 by Mr Stratosphere
KBrylczyk Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 What the crap am I looking at?! Sections of that track just look...WRONG! Not in a bad way, but in a "they broke the laws of physics" way!
GayCoasterGuy Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Geez, it looks like a Knex set gong wrong. So, we're getting not one but TWO big drops? If Indiana Beach is any clue, this thing is going to elicit some crazy screams and gasps from riders. I wonder how it's gonna sound in that dome.
Top Thrill Dragster Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Can't wait to ride this. It looks so screwed up!
Mr Stratosphere Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Also not too much left outside in the staging area!
jedimaster1227 Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 That looks incredibly messed up in an awesome kind of way!
DanM64 Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks for all the pictures! This ride looks like it's going to be a blast!
Midgetman82 Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 I love it when coasters are forced to fit in a tight area, manufacturers then get really creative and funky with their designs in conforming with what they have to work with! Looks crazy, can't wait to see it running!
Blue Turbo Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 What the crap am I looking at?! Sections of that track just look...WRONG! Not in a bad way, but in a "they broke the laws of physics" way! Can I use this as an excuse not to take physics next semester? No but really this ride is looking amazing, I am definitely making it to Vegas during winter break as I live an hour and a half away.
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