KDCOASTERFAN Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 At least the weather hasn't dampened the crew's ability to work so it must be clearing out down there while it's still raining up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 It'll be interesting to see them erect the lift hill with the lack of supports to hold it up. I feel like on most coasters they can usually have one piece left unsupported but never more than that, and I have never seen a crane lift more than two pieces together. But with the lack of supports, and the ridiculously heavy lift pieces, I am not really sure how they will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 It'll be interesting to see them erect the lift hill with the lack of supports to hold it up. I feel like on most coasters they can usually have one piece left unsupported but never more than that, and I have never seen a crane lift more than two pieces together. But with the lack of supports, and the ridiculously heavy lift pieces, I am not really sure how they will do it. Â Take a look at the webcam the lower section of the lift is now in place!!! Â KD's twitter has a really good closeup of the first section being installed too,not sure about their facebook page yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 ^Ya, but think about the big gap between the first and second yellow support structure. Lifting all those massive pieces 305 feet in the air cannot be easy. The only way I can think that they will do it is like for the St Louis Arch, where they build equally from both sides and then fit the top piece in to complete the arch and properly support the structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 My guess is that the entire track section that spans the two supports will be connected on the ground, then lifted up with multiple cranes then put into place. Â But I know nothing about construction/engineering so I could be completely wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 ^I'd guess that you're right. Â The only other option that I can even see being possible is a temporary support placed in between permanent supports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I guess the two of you are right, I really don't see any other options out there besides simultaneous lifting. Still though, that will be no easy feat, that is definitely a heavy piece of metal and to get multiple cranes to lift with the precision to have it sit exactly where needed will be difficult. Oh well, its still an intamin giga coaster and it is going to be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmitchell Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I like the theory that they will construct the pcs on the ground before installing them. I guess we will all have to wait and see how they construct it. I'm excited about the progress so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I like the theory that they will construct the pcs on the ground before installing them. I guess we will all have to wait and see how they construct it. I'm excited about the progress so far! Â The combined weight of the two pieces can't be no more than that of let's say DM track given the size & if you've seen that build it bigger episode showing Griffon's construction you'll recall that they were easily able to lift two rather large sections that were bolted together on the ground with a couple of cranes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 IMO it will weigh a lot more than two sections of DM track. That's a lot of lift hill between supports and the track structure on the lift is extremely bulky. Â The cranes used to pull it off will probably have some beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterfusion Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Maybe we will see a repeat of Intamin planning to do something and then last minute, removing it and adding something new. If anyone is lost I am talking about the Maverick G-roll. Â Maybe Intamin is planning to have less supports on their coasters to make their creations cleaner looking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Most of SROS (SFA) was assembled on the ground before being installed as SFA had difficulty getting the permits from PG County to build the coaster. Â It's been done before if KD goes this route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 They know what they are doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 ^thank you Captain Obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmitchell Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 The webcam has 2 cranes on site now and it looks like they are moving large supports around. Its a very blurry webcam but at least we have something to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 The webcam has 2 cranes on site now and it looks like they are moving large supports around. Its a very blurry webcam but at least we have something to look at. Â While I don't see any of the yellow supports, I do see three cranes on site. There is one to the right of the picture and two others. Â It looks like they're putting together the crane that will eventually complete the top of the lift hill. The crane pieces sitting in the parking lot are close to the same shade of red as the track only a bit darker in color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 The webcam has 2 cranes on site now and it looks like they are moving large supports around. Its a very blurry webcam but at least we have something to look at. Â While I don't see any of the yellow supports, I do see three cranes on site. There is one to the right of the picture and two others. Â It looks like they're putting together the crane that will eventually complete the top of the lift hill. The crane pieces sitting in the parking lot are close to the same shade of red as the track only a bit darker in color. Â Once again KD's webcam is blank!!!! ughhh I really hate the lack of investment in being able to provide quality updates on construction of this coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeboy23 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Because the webcam is more important than the 25 million dollar coaster they are building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Do you REALLY need an update every 2-5 seconds anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Webcams--sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. Relax. Â In the meantime, you could do something useful in your community, such as set up a window display on public safety, or visit a dairy and learn how milk is prepared and handled for market. Â Just a suggestion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Do you REALLY need an update every 2-5 seconds anyway? Â No, but since the official I305 blog hasn't been updated since the announcement it would be nice to read about what is really going on with the project. Â Personally, if I hear that "It's All Been Done" song one more time I'm going to freak. Nothing against Mr. Novak as I'm grateful for the work he does, I just really hate that song! Â I love how parks in general jump on the blogging bandwagon a couple of years ago yet so many parks neglect their own blogs. Â Paula at Holiday World does an awesome job keeping their blog fresh with content. Â Other than HW most of the Cedar Fair parks are hit and miss when it comes to new content. Â If I remember correctly, the Diamondback blog was updated once every 7-14 days and kept people interested in the construction. Â I don't see how updating a blog once a month, if that, will keep people's interest through out the winter. Â Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Yo, Kings Dominion...im really happy for you and im gonna let you finish. BUT Carowinds has one of the best (live streaming) videos of all time! Â Thanks, Kanye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkd freak Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Amazing video, check it out  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkdcoaster Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 That video was too awesome! Â JEFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 That video was too awesome! JEFF  Yeah but where's part 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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