ZeroGravity55 0 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Looks fantastic! Now I need a visa to Mexico! ^ I don't think Medusa has any new elements though... I've never seen anything like the 153 on Outlaw Run. I've heard of a wave turn before, but never seen it on a coaster before Outlaw Run. Those are just two elements though. I think that the way that they're easily implementing these elements on their coasters with 100% confidence is what's most impressive. I look at the way they're putting some of these elements on these coasters (especially the re-mods) and can't help but think, how the hell is that possible? Link to post Share on other sites
WFChris 0 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 ^Yeah, I would consider that first drop to be a new element, unless somebody can cite a coaster that does...whatever exactly it's doing Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroGravity55 0 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 ^ The Smiler at Alton Towers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFTreEEOzDs#t=46 Link to post Share on other sites
WFChris 0 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 ^I mean, I guess, but Smiler seems to do a small drop and rises into an inversion; whereas Medusa does a 180, flips upside down and continues into it's drop...it doesn't gain any notable elevation going into the element like Smiler does. But I agree, Smiler seems to be the most similar that I know of! Link to post Share on other sites
Double0Kevin 0 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 This thing is looking great. Can RMC do no wrong? I long for the day we get an RMC creation out west. Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroGravity55 0 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 ^^ Anytime there is a complete 360, there has to be some type of elevation. In this case the elevation is gained as the coaster starts to drop, so it appears that it doesn't have any. I still think the elements are still too vaguely similar to be considered completely different elements. Also, I forgot to mention the negative-g stall on Goliath as something I've never seen before. I've messed with something like that on No Limits, but that started out as a failed attempt at the 153 on Outlaw Run, then turned into a 180 degree stall/turn. Link to post Share on other sites
gerstlaueringvar 0 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 ^ The Smiler at Alton Towers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFTreEEOzDs#t=46 I was about to say the first drop of Smiler. I don't think a new element is a requirement for a great coaster. SkyRush, i305, El Toro, Mega-Lite, Bizarro SFNE, MF, T-Express, etc all don't have new elements, but that doesn't stop them from being some of the top coasters in the world. I'm 100% sure that Medusa will be one of them. The reason why Medusa doesn't have new elements, which I think is the main reason, is that the original Medusa's layout is does not allow RMC to create something impressive like Outlaw Run's elements. Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFaller 0 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Bring me to Mexico! Link to post Share on other sites
DiegoCC 0 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Do you sign up at the park for the tour? That's pretty sweet they are offering it. Nice photos! No. The tour is given to all of the visitors for free, you just have to be lucky because they only offer it when no one's working in Medusa. Link to post Share on other sites
edmx 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) So, I finally went to the construction tour that SFM is offering to their visitors and it was very nice! During this tour, you can walk through the Medusa structure and see some of the work that they have done. Also, they give some interesting technical facts to GP. It's important to note that this tour is offered only when there are not workers in the area. If you go to the park Monday-Saturday and if you are lucky, you can enter the tour around 13h-14h. Sundays is almost sure you can enter the tour between 13h and 18h. All depends on the works on MSC. Enjoy the photos! Edited December 27, 2013 by edmx Link to post Share on other sites
rolercstrluvr 2 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 That first picture looks amazing, I should get down to Mexico asap when this is complete. Link to post Share on other sites
rcjp 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Wow. There truly is a lot of sexiness to that first picture! Link to post Share on other sites
screaminkid2005 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Wow this ride looks amazing! Thank you to everyone thats posting these photos and SFM for offering these tours! Link to post Share on other sites
cal1br3tto 3 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Wow. There truly is a lot of sexiness to that first picture! This. So cool that the tours are free and open to everyone. Link to post Share on other sites
Nrthwnd 156 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I think there is a lot of sexiness in all of that red track! Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Sabo 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I LOVE that first photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!-thanks for sharing Link to post Share on other sites
SharkTums 335 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 RMC Link to post Share on other sites
thrillseeker4552 84 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing. So is it confirmed yet that this will use RMC trains? If so, does anyone know if it will have steel or rubber wheels? I'm a little curious about the engineering behind Six Flags' first Iron Horse treatment after the NTAG accident. Link to post Share on other sites
DanTheBooker 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 RMC This. A lot of this. Link to post Share on other sites
jedimaster1227 121 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Looks absolutely spectacular! Link to post Share on other sites
RollerCoasterMoe 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 That track looks so awesome.... RMC Rocks... Link to post Share on other sites
JJLehto 55 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I LOVE that red RMC track. Some griped I know (shocker) but I think it's just so slick. And that roll into a drop < 3 Link to post Share on other sites
gerstlaueringvar 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 What else is sexier than an RMC coaster? Link to post Share on other sites
Gnome 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I LOVE that red RMC track. Some griped I know (shocker) but I think it's just so slick.And that roll into a drop < 3 Personally, I like this a lot better then Goliath going SFGA. I think it'll be a more fulfilling attraction. Link to post Share on other sites
mattnz 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 What else is sexier than an RMC coaster? Very little! Am loving the look of this coaster!! Link to post Share on other sites
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