Olov Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 A few pics are now up on rcdb.com I hope they'll have it finished within 2 months. Tranan
rawrtotheargh Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Awesome! Should be an interesting ride to go on.
Vffreak07 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Nice! It's finally coming to life! I can't wait to see this pup in action.
netdvn Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I saw a video of this coaster on the S&S main website and it looks incredible.
SharkTums Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 A few pics are now up on rcdb.comI hope they'll have it finished within 2 months. Tranan Well, we have ERT on it, so I guess the park feels pretty confident that it will open! (I'm still a bit unsure myself though...silly prototypes!)
Stealth Assassin Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 Yeah i'm really hoping that this is going to be open, they haven't got much time and its a prototype, lets hope they don't have any problems.
Olov Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 As with all new rides, they must have a construction blog Here's Tranan's blog (in swedish) where there will be updates on the state of construction and development. Construction blog
Olov Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 A new picture is up on rcdb which gives a nice comparison opportunity with the concept renderings. IRL It's going up in a nice pace so I'm begginning to feel pretty confident it'll be up and running in june (if the testing goes well). RCDB
coaster_dude2002 Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the update Olov! I'm really excited for this, and keeping my fingers crossed it will be up and running for us in June. They are certainly building this at a fast past.
Loefet Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 ^ I think that the opening day for the ride (and the park for that matter) is on the 30:th of may, so they still have over a month to complete it, and it shouldn't be too hard by the look of it. It looks so much more massive than I believed it to be, I like it.
thrillerman1 Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks Olov...keeping my fingers crossed too. RCDB lists the opening date as May 30. Miracles do happen.
cfc Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 I'm not holding my breath for this one (although keeping my fingers crossed is not out of the question). It looks like it could be a great family coaster if it works.
eBen Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 I proberbly shouldnt but my hopes are way up for the ride as a whole, and getting to go on it myself when we get there. Especially given construction is on the go and they have already knocked up a prototype On a side note it sounds like Robb has a lot to add to that thread!
Loefet Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 A picture of a model of the cars have been released. The seat pods will hang between the wings and the tail plane. The themeing will be done in Sweden, since it's easier and cheaper that way. From: http://www.sommarland.se/trananblog/?p=130
FirstDropJ Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 There are a couple of photos that show the progress of the cars...just follow the link. http://www.sommarland.se/trananblog/?p=152
Loefet Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Giant update today: The themeing of the cars is underway, the track is now done and work is underway to complete the station, controls and surroundings. And at the moment at least then they are on schedule to have the ride done for the opening of Skara Sommarland. Looks really ace!! Can't wait until I get to ride it, looks really open. Completed track. Station is under way. These and more pictures are available at: http://www.sommarland.se/trananblog/?p=152 http://www.sommarland.se/trananblog/?p=160 http://www.sommarland.se/trananblog/?p=169
SharkTums Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Wow, so it's looking more and more like we will get to ride it! Has a height restriction been announced yet?
thrillerman1 Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 It might be time to call the Guinness Book people for what looks like the world's fastest erection lol. Seriously I'm amazed at how fast this is being built!
SharkTums Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 It might be time to call the Guinness Book people for what looks like the world's fastest erection lol. Seriously I'm amazed at how fast this is being built! Too...many...jokes...must...resist..."No the world's fastest erection is when some Arrow Fan Boy sees this thing in person"..urge
Loefet Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 ^^^^ By the reply I got from the "Crane" then it's on track for completion so that it will be ready when the park opens on the 30:th this month, so unless some giant problem occurs then it should be running when you go there, we will try and head up there in early June and make a report of the ride. I have asked them about the height restriction because of my 4 year old nephew (that will be joining us when we meet you), and the reply I got was that S&S recommend a limit of 110 cm (43.3"), but when they are testing it it may get another limit for safety reasons... So it looks like Kristen and our nephew (unless he grow 2 inches since I last met him a couple of weeks ago) won't be allowed to ride ^^^ Yeah it just "flew" up ^^ ROFL!!
netdvn Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 The train looks absolutely incredible, however knowing S&S and their prototypes, I don't really see this as the most reliable coaster in the world. The coaster also went up pretty fast. It looks like Terminator might have some competition for the fastest construction.
Loefet Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 About S&S Prototypes... How reliable have Steel Hawg been? I haven't heard anything about it since it opened.
_Joel_ Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 I live about an hour's drive from Skara Sommarland. When you quit school here in this region, usually held a closing party. I hope I can go on the June 12. Special this year when Tranan is new!
paintballer Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 ^ Lemme Translate: When you graduate from school (guessing because I wouldn't be celebrating for dropping out) they have a party at the park.
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