PKI Jizzman Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Ta-da Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Yay...and I think I just figured out why the tops of the supports are slanted like they are. It's for the chain. Duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Nicky Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 ^I doubt it. On past B&M Hypers, the chain track has gone through the supports: rcdb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrocoasterkid Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 If you look at the middle support, DB also has one that goes through the support. DB has the angled support, and the chain slot through the support design. I'm sure there is a better reason for the angled supports... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Not too sure why. It might have something to do with clearance around buildings. On the other hand, Woo Hoo! Diamondback has topped off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell_Ashes Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 It's been topped off? *Cues the choir* I haven't been paying attention to this ride much, mostly due that I live no where near it, but it still looks fun to ride. <__< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I haven't seen many wide shots of the lift hill, but in the one posted above I can see the supports avoiding the buildings so that makes sense. *Waits patiently for the usual post-weekend photos* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiVeToThRiLl90 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 This coaster looks awesome. It just what King's Island needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumboshrmp Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I agree with what one of the posters said on the previous page. Diamondback's unusual lift supports are most likely the way they are so they can clear nearby buildings. Another example of this is Manta's second highest lift support. It is bent in a very awkward position to avoid being placed in the middle of a gift shop: I took this picture on October 25th: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I haven't seen many wide shots of the lift hill, but in the one posted above I can see the supports avoiding the buildings so that makes sense. *Waits patiently for the usual post-weekend photos* Now that the park's closed for the season, you'll see less updates than usual. Just warning you... When more trackwork gets done, though, JZ and I were going to fly over the park and get some aerial photos of the layout. But I'm waiting until most of the trackwork is done so we actually have something interesting to take photos of... -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Here are some grabs from the web cam. They were working on the station today. We'll have quite the view from the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Get ready for a new Beast entrance plaza! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastrfreak2000 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 A new update from KICentral.com http://www.kicentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=293 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whakojacko Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 seems to be going along pretty nicely...The first one gives a good scale of just how big it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Wow. This thing is really starting to look HUGE! I wonder what that random shed is for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillgeek Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm really liking the colors and the bent supports This beast will be huge. Is it just me or is the lift unusually steep for a hyper coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Looking at the webcam, the first drop appears completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whakojacko Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm really liking the colors and the bent supports This beast will be huge. Is it just me or is the lift unusually steep for a hyper coaster? seems like it. Although all the B&Ms seem to have steep lifts recently (see manta as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Oh....wow.... Now that's an abrupt drop Looks cozy! 230ft... it's big... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 A few more pictures.. Check out the station and queue area; a whole building has been demolished! More work by Beast, too Just a referance to what's going on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 11/11/08 - first drop complete diamond back first drop complete.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandluke Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm really liking the colors and the bent supports This beast will be huge. Is it just me or is the lift unusually steep for a hyper coaster? The KI blog says 40 degrees for the lift. And also, I love the drop. A lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rct3man777 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 My words for the first drop: HOLY SMOKES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 A few from today, too! It's complete!!! 74* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 This drop should be amazing...especially in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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