Shavethewhales Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 This is fairly similar to the original Arrow methods of construction before precise CAD was available, right? I'm pretty sure they did the same thing with connections and even had to build track pieces too long so they could be cut to fit. I'm pretty sure that was only for the earliest designs though. To see this in 2017 means they are ultra cheap and don't care about the actual ride itself or rider's comfort. Labor costs are far cheaper than engineering, so let the field guys figure it out. I'd be very interested to see how this one is received by the public compared to the Mega-Lite. Will the PTB care? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 ^^ The industry term is "fudging it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Labor costs are far cheaper than engineering, so let the field guys figure it out. I'd be very interested to see how this one is received by the public compared to the Mega-Lite. Will the PTB care? Although this doesn't answer how the public will feel when the park opens and people ride it. I keep an eye on a number of Chinese forums where this park is being chatted about. In admittedly mostly non enthusiast threads. the main thing i read is the complaint that none of the coasters here has an inversion. On the more coaster orientated places people are having very much the same discussion we are about that kink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 So it turns out the weird launch coaster is some kind of strange Test Track knock off. I cant really get my head round how they think this works but its interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Simply disgusting. Thanks for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterKid211 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I love the fact that they just built the road structure completely around the track. It looks almost improvised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Probably the most ghetto thing I've seen coming out of any company this year. Hope the vehicle won't be skidding the side of the "road" through the whole course because the engineers screwed up the drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I love the fact that they just built the road structure completely around the track. It looks almost improvised. Exactly. I'm kind of amazed at how much effort they are putting in to get around doing a little proper engineering. So much form work and manpower to do this... If they had just gone to a western company with the general concept they would have gotten something so much better. I realize it's a risk to go to the drawing board and start from scratch with a new concept, but if this is the alternative then why not go with something else altogether? At least they are good at building theming - for however long it lasts. I've heard the rock work at Chinese parks tends to fall apart pretty quick. I'll bet it will be fun though, all things said and done. Rides built out of pure craftmanship like this tend to be the most unique and interesting at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 For some reasons, Chinese/Asian parks always build the track hardware entirely before starting the theming. For instance this Mack spinning coaster... ... is now totally covered in theming. You can only see the start of the drop now (the track and supports were still protected in this picture): Jurassic Adventure or Spinning Batman are another exemples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 ^ That Mack spinner looks amazing. For the test-track style ride, I kind of hope they don't fill in the road since it looks so barbaric as is. I figure they will since the theming over there seems to be really good, but I can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Some great 4k images of the park. The themeing looks really good if a bit random at times. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKnight Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Wow, those images look amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Some drone shots from the park including the Mega-Lite and that weird Test Track thing Plenty more here although you may need an account to see some of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petestrash Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 The park is open and I will be in the area next month, but I can't find a website for it. Does anyone know the official website so I can find opening details? Thanks, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 ^ Looks like the Mega-Lite will have a small lagoon under neath part of it!! I love coasters that go over water!! And holy theming on the Mine Train coaster!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petestrash Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I finally found the official website in case anyone else is interested. lz.octvisionland.com Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petestrash Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 This photo was posted to Chinese bulletin board www.gaoloumi.com. I believe this board says which rides were open. Can anyone read chinese and see which rides have been opened to the public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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