Dapalm Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Almost done, and looking fantastic. I'd pay to sit there in the arch where those guys are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Interesting... I thought it would make more sense to put the rest in one piece as that bit will look kind of unsupported once the crane goes away, but I'm sure they know what they're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 ^The right crane will probably be used to stabilize the crown while the left crane installs the final section(s). Typical practice in roller coaster construction. That drop is going to be utterly insane in the membrane. I wonder how it'll compare to El Toro's, considering this is straight off the lift whereas ET picks up some speed in the turnaround. Hardly though, since they slowed it down a few years ago. No more speed than a lift can give you! (Unless you count Iron Rattler or Goliath/Titan...those things slow to a crawl!) It's more efficient if the speed is low because the train can reach a steeper vertical angle within the vertical clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmfoxfire Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 i see ppl under the tent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Here comes the final piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Is there any news on rides running backwards this year? I would think that aside from the semi-regular American Eagle Backwards Blue, that's a gimmick best saved for the years without much of anything in terms of expansion, like 2013's The Desolation of Hometown Square nightly musical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefatman22 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Seeing it getting toped-of gives me a little hope that it will open on time about a 40-50% chance it opens on time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 From that angle it looks like the drop get very steep very quickly, similar to El Toro, which contributes to the airtime on the first drop. It's interesting that this is mainly seen on the newer, extreme wooden coasters. B&M hypers, MF and I-305 drop relatively gradually. It takes them longer to reach the maximum descent angle, taking away from the whip over the drop experienced on El Toro. Curious to hear how this drop compares, given its a chain lift, unlike the gigas and El Toro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 From that angle it looks like the drop get very steep very quickly, similar to El Toro, which contributes to the airtime on the first drop. It's interesting that this is mainly seen on the newer, extreme wooden coasters. B&M hypers, MF and I-305 drop relatively gradually. It takes them longer to reach the maximum descent angle, taking away from the whip over the drop experienced on El Toro. Curious to hear how this drop compares, given its a chain lift, unlike the gigas and El Toro. They're designed differently to intentionally give different ride experiences. MF & I305 become g steeper and steeper the farther you drop. Creating that extra sense of thrill (a never-ending drop). As opposed to being whipped over the top with a standard free-fall that seems less intense due to former. Goliath's drop will be similar to traditional RCM drops (NTG, iRAT) - wheres the backseat might provide a good whip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheBooker Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goooose Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatAmerican2234 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I say it's time for a new set of in-park photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I love the intimidating looks of this roller coaster. This one will be sure to freak out some first time amateur riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 That first drop is just amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 wow! It looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 WOW!!! It looks even more amazing than I thought it would! Can't wait to see this finished! ~Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) And now without the cranes (from webcam) : EDIT : Edited May 16, 2014 by KingRCT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 ^Great! Can't wait to see some track going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 That last photo shows the true beauty of Goliath! This looks crazy! I can't wait to check it out this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgam#1 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 That might be my favorite photo taken of the ride so far. It's so big yet so small and compact. Also the tunnel looks... funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 That might be my favorite photo taken of the ride so far. It's so big yet so small and compact. Also the tunnel looks... funny. The roof of the tunnel looks like a giant mattress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 That might be my favorite photo taken of the ride so far. It's so big yet so small and compact. Aww I'm glad because that printscreen of the video was took by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loop-de-loop Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 ^^ This thing looks amazing, I really wish I could make it to the park this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Rob SfGam over at sfgamworld once again provides some great photos from inside the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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