SharkTums Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I can't wait to see more Terminator, it looks to be *much* better than what used to be there! That's quite an insult to GCI!!! I mean they could put a giant steaming turd in that spot and it would be better than what used to be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 ^You're right. But it seems it wasn't their fault that Psyclone sucked. It was the stupid Northridge Earthquake. Unfortunately, a big turd wouldn't loose structural integrity if an earthquake occurred, so in terms of saftey, a big giant turd would be more safe. Except for the e-coli part.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I was out at the park today and rode every open coaster except Superman--The Escape. Unfortunately, the Sky Tower was closed, so I couldn't go up and get an aerial view of the new part of Terminator. Even X2 only had about a half-hour wait when I rode it. And to my surprise, the fire effect was turned on My plan is to get out to SFMM at least once a month to follow the construction. I really look forward to this ride. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Wow Terminator has the fastest construction I've ever seen, although I haven't really ever monitored wooden coaster construction before this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsmagicmountain Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 It's already shaping up to be bigger than I expected. Thanks for the update Robb. Great stuff as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Those look like some nice animatronics. It's good to see some good wood at the Mountain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I just had a thought...will Terminator be left in an unpainted, natural state, or will it get some sort of stain put on it? My guess is natural and it will simply age as time goes on. Since I don't get out much, I don't know what sort of finish they put on woodies anymore. At one time, they were usually painted white. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 ^ I don't think you'll be seeing any painted woodies in the current economy. The cost-benefit analysis just doesn't add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilinjo Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 it won't need painting it's made from a mimetic poly-alloy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Futuristic robot coasters do not need paint. It needs Sarah Connor. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerd.muller Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 i think it would be nice if they paint it in dark colours, so it will look like burnt down..., but anyway, looks like a great, fast and powerful woodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenpensacola Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Great photos of KT on the FrogHopper! Is there anything better than seeing your kid laugh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Great pics Robb! The ride seems to be going up quicker everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexTitan01 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 To the picture of Kristin on the frog hopper I say: AWWWWWW!!!!!! Terminator looks cool too why do they call it a Deadmans Turnaround? Did someone die during construction of one? Bad joke...if that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomsk Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Wow, Terminator is really coming along! It's great to see such progress. Who knew watching a ride being built could be so exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 To the picture of Kristin on the frog hopper I say: AWWWWWW!!!!!! Terminator looks cool too why do they call it a Deadmans Turnaround? Did someone die during construction of one? Bad joke...if that... The big concrete piling in the middle of the turn, which is attached to the turn by steel cables, is called a deadman. I believe this is true, anyway. -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiroo Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Coaster is looking good, but I don't think I'll ever understand the choice to go with the Terminator theme. Termitenator...maybe. But who cares. A new ride is a new ride regardless of the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic70 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Termitenator........LOL! That's funny, but this coaster looks like it will be pretty cool. I've always wondered why this company uses those ugly lead cars with that fence thing.... But aside from that, I'm really looking forward to ridding this coaster at the Mountain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I never expected to be so impressed by this ride! Its already MY favorite woodie and its not even finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsmagicmountain Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I've always wondered why this company uses those ugly lead cars with that fence thing.... But aside from that, I'm really looking forward to ridding this coaster at the Mountain.... The Millennium Flyer trains are by no means ugly. They're designed to have a classic look that resembles the trains from wooden coasters of the early 1900's. They are by far some of the most nostalgic woodie trains available today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic70 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 To you and maybe others they aren't ugly but I think they are, that's just my personal opinion of course. I'm fully aware of the retro classic look but when I first seen them way back when, I just thought it was for that particular park. But anyway this coaster looks fun regardless of that lead car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 ^Just out of curiosity what wooden lead cars do you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic70 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I guess what I'm talking about is that fence thing on the front looks like a gate - if it didn't have that part it would look cool and open. But i like the themed cars on Gwazi... truthfully,I don't think I've seen any other lead cars except on coasters like colossus and the coaster at Belmont park in San Diego that were different from the rest of the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Honestly, I like the open front of the Millennium Flyer cars. Not only nostalgic, but puts the trains a bit closer to what a wooden floorless might be like. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 The more I see of this coaster, the more excited I become to actually ride it. It's exactly what Magic Mountain needs, not a huge thrilling coaster, but a ride that is just thrilling enough to please everyone. I'm glad that Socal is finally getting a decent woodie and that a park like SFMM is getting it. ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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