robbalvey Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 February 15th, 2009 Update! Here is the Aerial view as seen by the Cyberdyne HK Drone (aka Sky Tower View) Looks like this turn is fairly complete and ready for some track! Here you can see the dead man turn...not too many Popsicle sticks left laying around now! Remember when that whole back area was filled with Popsicle sticks just a few short weeks ago? Mr. Big Crane is lifting another bent into place. It's cool to see how they are working on two sections of the ride at once! I see some steel has been put into place for some of the cross overs. How about a nice closeup of that overpass? Another look at the Dead Mans Party Turn, Deja Vu featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff and some fresh paint, and a little cameo by Mr. Big Crane. You're looking at the future Terminator Salvation: The Ride entrance! I like the little make-shift bridge they've got going on! From the midway, Terminator is really taking shape! Each week the wood seems to get more and more dense. Terminator only went vertical just under 1 month ago and look how much is already done! Cyberdyne Systems crew is inspecting the ride. There's that new brand spanking new bent going into place! I have a feeling there will be a pop of airtime here! The Dead Mans Party turn almost looks bigger than Deja Vu! Looks like that alien transmitter has been covered in wood! Those Cyberdyne drones know how to disguise themselves! Two giant curves! Even on a Sunday these guys are still going at it. Terminator Salvation: The Ride, a yellow thing, a red thing, and a silver box. This area is going to look so much better with a GOOD woodie behind it! "It's a dead mans party...who could ask for more..." Another view of wooden sticks. Mr. Small Crane is still hanging around. But Mr. Big Crane is the center of attention today! I really, REALLY hope they get rid of the "Cyclone Bay" signs!!! Anyway, that's today's update! Hope you've enjoyed it. We will have more next week! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Awesome photos, Robb! This ride is really taking shape fast, but I guess all wooden coasters (except flying turns) do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreditCrazy Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Going up faster and faster each week, and looking great! And the entrance is going to fit perfectly right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 ^Yup, I'm glad they're making good progress! I hope they're ahead of schedule, because I'm going there in April. Not sure if they would work so hard that it'd be up a month early. DANG IT! Still, great update Robb! Glad someone's able to keep up with this great progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itnotfair Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I was trying to think of a good supplement to your Oingo Boingo quotation, but all I could come up with was.. "Don't run away, its a woodie!" Ouch. Thanks for the photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexG8462 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm sure this isn't a concern to some people, but one this that's bugged me about this ride is that it's a wooden roller coaster based off a movie about machines taking over the world! Even with this idea bugging me at times, I can't wait to ride it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Wow that is taking shape very fast. I have been busy watching the Diamondback webcam and nothing on this. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 ^ I'm pretty sure that it is supposed to open Memorial day weekend. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think it looks very nice up against the freshly painted Deja Vu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stricklandCC Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 This monster is shaping up really nicely, great pictures. Just a silly side note\question though, I know that the "dead man's turn" is a common element on many wooden coasters, however, is there a reason they named it "dead man's turn"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks for the pictures Robb! I can't wait to see this next month a WCB. At the pace they are constructing it, the structure may be almost complete by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Nail Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Looking good, thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimace Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Robb, Cyberdyne Systems no longer creates Skynet under the current Terminator timeline. I'm sorry, but you need to up your nerd game. Oh, and nice construction pics. -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADCHEEZ Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Wow! It's going up fast! I can't wait to ride this beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I was passing by the park today and saw what I thought to be the lift hill going up (and it was really late when I was driving by it). Have they even started to put up the bents for the lift hill when you were there Robb? because I think my eyes were fooling me. Edit: The first picture seems to have answered this already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan1127 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 No lift yet. Those are the first drop bents going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^Figured it was after I thought about it a little. Though I swear I thought I saw the lift hill bents up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 "This area is going to look so much better with a GOOD woodie behind it!" (Robb) Actually, the last woodie was a good one---at first. But time, an earthquake, and heavy trains did it in. I was out at the park today and was glad to see the progress made since my last visit February 1. The tower was open, so I went up to get a bird's eye view. It's looking nice, and it's hard to believe that we'll be riding it in just over three months! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Wood Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I know it's going up fast but LET'S GO!!!!!!! We are really looking forward to it. Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TATSUFAN Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I WAS ALSO THERE ROBB. TERMINATOR IS COMING ALONG GREAT, CAN'T WAIT TO RIDE THIS WOODIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsmagicmountain Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^Why are you shouting? We use indoor voices here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^ Maybe he's on WiFi outside on a busy street. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Awesome update Robb! It looks like this ride is half done already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'm still waiting to see the first drop to be built. Then we'll get an idea of what this is going ot be like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 It took me a while to get used to it, but I'm really starting to get excited about this now. And if Cyclone Bay does get renamed, do you guys think the whole area might be rethemed to have something to do with time travel? After all, Deja Vu is right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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