spaminacan11 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Here some pictures, thanks to Doug Stanton. The first drop will most likely be finished my the end of this week because the big crane will not have to be moved until the second hill and there were reports of cement trucks under Deer Park Plunge, so I am guessing that those footers are done, but only time will tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 That's what you'd like to happen, but I'd bet at most one more piece will be put in this week. With the IAAPA group coming in and them having to move the cranes and do all of the electrical and controls work on the lift, I doubt much will happen this week. Needless to say I probably won't head over this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Is it just me or does that seem like not alot of supports for such a tall lift hill? Only 4 total? Guy "I'm just saying..." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 ^You're probably used to California's crazy earthquake codes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Well, the lift is only 5 pieces (three big "strait" pieces and two smaller curved pieces at the top) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Well, the lift is only 5 pieces (three big "strait" pieces and two smaller curved pieces at the top) ^You're probably used to California's crazy earthquake codes! Are they that much more strict? Silver bullet has 6 and it's 50ish feet lower. Riddler's has 9 and it's 40+ feet less. I guess in comparison our coasters realy look dense compared to like rides on the east coast. Eh... just a stupid observation. Guy "It just looks unusual to me." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Since I wanted to see Goliath at it's full height in person I decided to go to SFOG yesterday, I also took some pictures while I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Menefee Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Thanks for the pictures, I can't wait to get out to SFOG this summer. 2006 is going to be an amazing year for new rides. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Thanks Anthony!! I took a photo like your last one too, I love seeing how it dominates the Scorcher 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroger8 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Great Pictures! I too like the last photo! Its like "Bring it on!," I can't wait to get down next summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyBugle_JL Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 That last pic is the one right off the exit ramp isnt it. I seen that shot on friday when i was leaving the park. 360 skyline pics coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 ^Yes, the last picture is right of the exit ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woah_killa Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 http://www.themeparkreview.net/forums/files/img_0001_891.jpg that first pic of the "guest" being greeted by tweety bird was me!!!!! haha, that was when the security guard asked to see what metal objects i had so i was holding my cell phone and my sister's hand is floating to the right side pointing at tweety bird's butt...crazy...the paparazi love me! :edit: it was on page 3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 It's nice to see B&M have their coasters go right into the first drop instead of that little hump thing they've done for years. I know it was meant for the train to disengage the lift chain, but never understood why they couldn't do like everyone else. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmmFREAK Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 WOW. this thing is really moving along. less than i can say for Tatsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 ^ SFoG's Goliath isn't being built on a hill. There's a lot of site prep that's more difficult because of the location. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiCoastal Kid Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 ^Well, technically it is, just not as curvy or steep of a hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hey everyone, Not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but SFOG has been updating their site with a few new construction photos: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overgeorgia/ParkPress/GOLIATHconstruction.html It was topped off on Friday. Here's a sampe of some of the photos: Here was the top of the lift before it was put into place. From the bottom of the lift looking up. Tons and tons of steel are needed to create A GIANT Among Coasters. Good birds eye view of the construction site. And into place at 200 feet! Up she goes! Crews prepare one of the highest pieces for its ascent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrakenKing Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Ooo, pretty photoshop in some of the pictures (Mainly the lift hill one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I wish the pictures in the air were better quality, I hope they keep posting pictures through the winter! April 1, 2006 can't get here fast enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_type_of_person Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hey those are nice! They're making fast progress with this! Robb and Elissa...i was wondering on what your inputs were on this coaster...do you like it, think it will be good or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I think the ride will be just fine. While I prefer the Intamin hypers, I do like Raging Bull, Nitro, and Silver Star, so I'm pretty sure this ride will be good as well. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 ^ Hm, a lot of folks like Apollo's the best yet Robb makes no mention :? I need to get out there, dammit, I want a pic of the flag - a very patriotic Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddymonster Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 ^^That's because AC is a great ride. This one looks like it's gonna be a lot of fun, IMO. What ever happened to B&M speed coaster's trademark "dip" at the top of the first drop (think only AC and RB have them)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm not a fan of Apollo at all. IMO, it's the worst of the B&M hypers. In fact, it's probably one of my least favorite hypers overall. There really isn't much airtime on it, and what is there is what I consider "floaty" like the camelback on SFMM's Goliath. BORING in my opinion. Not that's it's a "bad" ride, becuase, there are tons of vekoma SLC's and Boomerangs that are much worse, but it's probably not even in my top 100. --Robb "The other B&M's produce much more extreme airtime....even Silver Star when we rode this year!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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