DoinItForTheFame Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 That concept art for the T-Rex coaster looks AMAZING. I spy some huge loops, near vertical drops, and zero g rolls!!! I agree. It looks amazing so far! I can't wait for more info about it!!
Nrthwnd Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Just saw that video of Lightning Rod... I got a goosebump.
jray21 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Another great update from IAAPA! Over at Mack Rides for an announcement about Busch Gardens Tampa's Cobra's Curse! Busch Gardens reveals Cobra's Curse model & details! [fbvideonew] [/fbvideonew] Awesome hanging out with Brian Marrow with Busch Gardens creative team! Model for Cobra's Curse Busch Gardens Tampa has been revealed! Tirotech about to unveil some cool dark ride tech going to Legoland California, Malaysia, and Billund! Triotrech's new ride for Legoland California, Malaysia, and Billund, uses hand motions instead of physical hardware! Mack Rides have tested a spinning car on Blue Fire??!! That's just crazy!!! Timberliner card from The Gravity Group shows off some impressive looking coaster trains! Some cool looking water park products over at the Polin Waterparks booth! IAAPA Coverage Part Four Click HERE! http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1649879#p1649879 Edited November 18, 2015 by robbalvey
RCT3Bross Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 They should make the spinning car on Blue Fire a standard thing, heck I would pay to ride it like that once.
coasterkid124 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Can't wait to hear from Alan and see more renderings from the T-Rex concept. Lightning Rod looks great like expected. The Wood N Slide art from Polin looks cool too. Is that made of real wood, or is it painted like that on the fiberglass?
Tanks4me05 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) I see that Robb's at the RMC booth based on the latest Twitter update. Those who are there to hear what the guys at RMC are saying about it: What are the advantages that the T-Rex track has compared to other steel coasters (other than aesthetics)? PS: Does anyone else think that GG should make a battlebot of that saw blade train and enter it into the next competition? Edited November 17, 2015 by Tanks4me05
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Based on the images he posted, it seems to be able to do longer spans with fewer supports. Making a footer is quite expensive, so maybe this is a good way to cut costs.
coasterkid124 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 I see that Robb's at the RMC booth based on the latest Twitter update. What are the advantages that the T-Rex track has compared to other steel coasters (other than aesthetics)? Basically less fasteners, connections, and supports are needed compared to other steel coasters. It is sort of like the advantages of Intamin's double spine track.
Tanks4me05 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 ^I immediately thought of easier construction (my first thought was at minimizing welds) which is certainly a big enough advantage, but I was wondering if there was anything less obvious. I'm surprised that it holds up so well for minimizing footers, because I'd assume that a greater track height to width ratio would be best to increase its moment of inertia. The inside of the box is probably a lot beefier than what I'm expecting.
coasterkid124 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 I'm sure that Alan will reveal more once he is interviewed. Besides that, not too much more is known about the concept yet...
thedazza Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 That concept art for the T-Rex coaster looks AMAZING. I spy some huge loops, near vertical drops, and zero g rolls!!! Looks like a beyond vertical drop. And a weird zero g/wave turn hybrid element. As well as other craziness.
jray21 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) There's some great looking stuff coming out in 2016, and IAAPA is the place to show it all off! More pics of the Busch Gardens Tampa Cobra's Curse model. This ride is going to be AWESOME! Having a drink with the Vekoma & Grona Lund team! Congrats on Wildfire coming to Kolmarden in 2016! Extreme ropes courses seem to be all the rage this year at the IAAPA outdoor exhibits! Another look at the B&M booth! Here's a look at Rocky Mountain's T-Rex track concept! Here's a closer look at the S&S LSM Launched El Loco train! IAAPA 2015 Coverage Part Five Click HERE! http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1649925#p1649925 Edited November 18, 2015 by robbalvey
canadianparkfan Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Hey Robb, If you get over to Chance Morgan's booth, would be great to see if there's any news regarding their Zipper rides and hyper GTX coasters Thanks
viking86 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 That model of Cobra's Curse looks AWESOME! So well detailed....
jray21 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 S&S has unveiled their new "launched El Loco Train" at IAAPA for Gale Force going into the Jersey Shore in 2016! [fbvideonew] [/fbvideonew]
RCT3Bross Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 That turn where the pink train is in makes me wonder what els goes into the minds of the RMC crew, They continue to amaze me.
cfc Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) ^It is a very intriguing design. I hope some park is giving it a try. That model of Cobra's Curse looks AWESOME! So well detailed.... I think Cobra's Curse is the "sleeper" ride of 2016. Edited November 17, 2015 by cfc
Superbatboy Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 T-Rex looks like a Blitz and Dive Machine mixed together with a pinch of crack mixed in
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 The T-Rex track looks awesome! I wonder who will buy it first? I love the Lightning Rod POV and Cobra's Curse model looks awesome as well! Excited to see more of these updates! We really appreciate them!
MIAfan88 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 I wonder if Valvraven's front car will be shown at the B&M booth. At first I didn't think too highly of Cobra's Curse, but the more I look at it, the better it becomes.
Imagineer Josh Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Coming to NASHVILLE??? Now I have two reasons to head back to Tennessee. Also, someone should have asked the B&M people if they are planning for Kings Island's Giga Coaster in 2018
cfc Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Still more from IAAPA. Video of a hands-free dark-ride system unveiled by Triotech! [fbvideonew] [/fbvideonew] Here's a closer look at the S&S LSM Launched El Loco train! This archery game looked kind of cool! Just announced at IAAPA Quassy will introduce "Reverse Time" thrill ride in 2016! Looks super fun! Accesso is showing off their full line-up of virtual queue systems. Love all these products! Yes you have been! Got a full demo of Triotech's hands free shooting dark ride system (Legoland California) and it's AWESOME! IAAPA 2015 Coverage Part Six Click HERE! http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1649962#p1649962 Edited November 18, 2015 by robbalvey
KingRCT3 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 That turn where the pink train is in makes me wonder what els goes into the minds of the RMC crew, They continue to amaze me. They continue to amaze me as well, but because they keep on converting all my ideas into reality. And this one is no exception. But S&S is also participating to the effort, as well as Maurer AG. I hadn't have the time to make a drawing for a winged moto-coaster train that, TADAA, it's alive (Here is a message (in french) of me mentionning the idea for the skeptics that you are).
gerstlaueringvar Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks for all the great updates! Can't wait to be there on Thirsday!
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