Axman Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 ^ I know; it's totally crazy! You could build a massive amusement park built entirely out of the rides that GAd has discarded.
Axman Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 ^^^ What I meant was "park with the most past coaster's that's still open". I don't GL count's, because they shut down, and they naturaly lost all of their coasters. Technically, Geauga Lake is still operational, just coasterless. So it does count. Sorta... No, Geauga Lake is gone. "Wildwater Kingdom" is what is still open. Prater Park has the most coasters to be dismantled. I thoguht Prater Park was more of a coaster expo than an amusement park.
asr Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 ^^^ What I meant was "park with the most past coaster's that's still open". I don't GL count's, because they shut down, and they naturaly lost all of their coasters. Technically, Geauga Lake is still operational, just coasterless. So it does count. Sorta... No, Geauga Lake is gone. "Wildwater Kingdom" is what is still open. Prater Park has the most coasters to be dismantled. I thoguht Prater Park was more of a coaster expo than an amusement park. Whatever... I said that it sorta counts. And beyond that, Prater Park is made up of rides operated by several showmen, so it doesn't really count.
Axman Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Prater Park is made up of rides operated by several showmen, so it doesn't really count. I was thinking that to. It's like if the IAAPA had a perminent coaster showcase.
Goliath513 Posted October 19, 2007 Posted October 19, 2007 I came across this very interesting and in depth report about The Chiller. Including everything from concept design to ride experience to removal. http://greatadventurehistory.com/BandRTheChiller.htm
CycloneMan Posted October 19, 2007 Posted October 19, 2007 ^hehe, Media Day photos are mine. And the footage in that video is also mine. -Dainan " " Rafferty
Axman Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 I just finished reading the whole story of the ride. Everything from the removal of the Li'l Wheel, to the removal of the ride itself. So much effort and will power went into this ride. So much hype and excitement. Now its all gone. 10 years from now, the new generation will have know knowledge of its existence, and will have followed in the footsteps of Shockwave, Viper, Lightnin' Loops, and so many others before it. It's a painfully gruesome shame
niiicolaaah Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 I think Chiller was doomed from the start. Do you think they could split the thing into two separate coasters and send them to two different places? That would solve the "takes too much energy to launch" issue.
coasterdude28 Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 I believe that that would take a considerable amount of support re-designing. Both side rely on the other for structural integrity. I may be going out to the park on Sunday, and if I do, I'll be sure to take a few pictures of the progress.
Satchboogie3 Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 I'm gonna miss this ride. It's was a refreshingly unique and fun lim coaster. I really hope they try to relocate it. There are plenty of parks that could use it.
Rocket Rodder Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 Oh WTF? Bunny hill?? D: Man, that sucks all around.
TheRapidsNerd Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 For anybody interested, I recreated Chiller in RCT3. The videos are on my YouTube page http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Platformz. Screen cap below. * Both sides duel as originally designed * Both sides have the original zero-g roll, no lumpy crap! * Both sides launch at 88 miles an hour (a pointless & humerous sci-fi bonus) * Ok, the trains are not the same as the real deal, but, since everything else works, it's an acceptable trade-off. * Don't get me started on Movie Town Water Effect. Axeman - I feel the same way about park histories and where we came from as far as ride evolution. "We stand on the shoulders of giants" as the saying goes. Without divulging too much, I'm working on some new ride recreations you just might like. Early shot of BRC.
Axman Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 ^ Very nice! I think the top hat and the boomarange could ba a bit taller, but other than that, it's great! The MTWE is a nice touch.
Goliath513 Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Great job on this. Axman, that only looks short because he hasn't added the support structure. This is right on track to becoming a full fledged park recreation.
Axman Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 ^^^I wish there was a way to tell the story of every rollercoasters that's ever been, so that they don't get lost in history. I submit to you an idea. I think you should build a really nice, custom themepark, built entirely out of rides that have left SFAGd. That's 13 rollecoasters, and handfull of wet/dry slides, a log flume, and countless flats. You seem up to the challenge, since you've created such a sound replica of the Chiller.
TheRapidsNerd Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 First, thanks for the kind words all. There's much yet to learn, but I'm grateful. I think you should build a really nice, custom themepark, built entirely out of rides that have left SFAGd. That's 13 rollecoasters, and handfull of wet/dry slides, a log flume, and countless flats. Great idea, and I do like many of their previous rides, but I haven't had good luck with whole parks. Focusing on individual ride PoVs seems to work out better, particularly the relocated or destroyed. It's like a wierd ship-in-a-bottle hobby thing...and it's FUN too! Attached are a couple more pics. Another Chiller and one of a few new projects coming in the next several weeks. Again, thanks for the encouragement. It means quite a bit. Ok ok, enough of my crap! Chiller is the thread focus after all. Still testing the ride, but almost ready to move it to site and landscape. Look familiar arrow and SFGAdv fans? Chiller updated screen with trains.
Satchboogie3 Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Why not just use the lim coaster? If you want to replicate the supports, I'm sure steelworx would work well.
TheRapidsNerd Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 If I remember, the looping coaster (schwartzkopf looking train) had LIMs/launch as an option, but it didn't do a zero-g roll in the track. It did a twist that looked close, but not quite. I used the extended coaster and the LIMS with it. Steelworx is cool, but I'm leary of it for some reason. May try it eventually. Same for No Limits. Who knows? Good suggestions both.
Satchboogie3 Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 One of the websites listed mentioned two "incidents" with the robin train. It said that a design flaw in the barrel roll caused an incident in 2006, and then another incident happen in 2007. What incidents is that referring to? Also I didn't realize they replaced the barrel rolls with that lame track. Thinking back, I believe I actually managed to get a ride on it back in '98 when both sides were running simultaneously.
Satchboogie3 Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Yea, RCT3 is annoying like that. You have to decided to sacrifice to get it looking right.
Axman Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Are you using some sort of a cheat code to get the Mega-coaster to do inversions? As far as internet downloading goes, I've only gotten as far as downloading new scenery.
TheRapidsNerd Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Are you using some sort of a cheat code to get the Mega-coaster to do inversions? As far as internet downloading goes, I've only gotten as far as downloading new scenery. I'm using the extended coaster that has several different trains (mostly b&ms and hypers) and a variety of track layouts. Unless you need arrow or schwartkopf style trains, extended coaster is a great tool. ...Boy do I miss Lightning Loops. That is exactly why I build. Same feeling for Opryland. While it never ever duplicates the original experience, it does bring back happy memories. Same for Chiller. Grew to think it was cool because it was so different. Bummed it's going away. Never got to see Lightning Loops, but thought it was great unique ride (short of LNM, OE).
map2 Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Yeah I know this may sound lame, but what was the queue like. I've seen lots of pictures from the outdoor portion, but was there any special themeing once you got inside the main building?
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