coasterkyle Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 ^^I don't think it's Alan that's off his rocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Fred Grubb, the founder of RMC, has always seemed awkward and disinterested when doing interviews, so it wouldn't surprise me if he has an inclination for being slightly cocky or even egotistical. We all know that Alan Schilke is a little off his rocker in terms of his ideas and modus operandi, but he seems like the kind who would want everyone to know about his insane creations ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Can we pre screen new users to see if they have a history on Pointbuzz or KICentral? Some of these new posters are wack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Can we pre screen new users to see if they have a history on Pointbuzz or KICentral? Some of these new posters are wack. This is an outstanding idea, albeit impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Ugggg....pointbuzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickflipbacktail Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Friend sent this to me saying it was at cedar point. Not sure if he is being legit or not so grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 ^^^ this is being discussed over at the Cedar point thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdcfan88 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 A very clever Photoshop job. The jpeg artifacts form a clean square around the text indicating its a cut "n" paste job. Larger image is here where you can see it more clearly http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/thumb_lol_12.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickflipbacktail Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 If roller coaster fans are going as far as photo-shopping images to create fake hype, then I've found myself in the wrong hobby hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterMateo Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 If roller coaster fans are going as far as photo-shopping images to create fake hype, then I've found myself in the wrong hobby hahaha. I think it was confirmed real in the Cedar Point thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 A very clever Photoshop job. The jpeg artifacts form a clean square around the text indicating its a cut "n" paste job. Larger image is here where you can see it more clearly http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/thumb_lol_12.jpg Ha. No it's not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 That's okay, when the enthusiasts try to go tell their superiors, their ship will blow up, and we'll have to assume it's real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I totally blew that one, but again I still don't apologize for not believing something when the source is the Twitter account of some guy nobody has ever heard of and a grainy photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Tony Clark prly just had RMC park a truck there to send this thread up a wall. OR even Rob hired the truck driver to park it there for more post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickflipbacktail Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 I'm sure this is over in the Cedar Point thread but I don't browse that one. Anyway, for anyone who missed it, another picture of an RMC truck on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisco Woody Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 So now we have a confirmed RMC of Mean Streak at CP, reported sightings of Fred Grubb/RMC at both Silverwood and Kennywood, and potential future projects at Kings Dominion and Darien Lake. Does anyone else know of any potential future projects at specific parks by RMC, Gravity Group, or GCI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 What if RMC is doing Dodonpa'a new layout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 ^ I mean they are partners with S&S for their 4D track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry M Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 What if RMC is doing Dodonpa'a new layout? That is actually not impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisco Woody Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 KBrylczyk that's actually a great point! With Eejanaika being another Alan Schilke creation at the same park, them being down with S&S adding a couple more elements and ejector airtime hills as Dodonpa's new finale actually makes a ton of sense, but it would be costly and draw Schilke's precious time away from his RMC designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 So now we have a confirmed RMC of Mean Streak at CP, reported sightings of Fred Grubb/RMC at both Silverwood and Kennywood, and potential future projects at Kings Dominion and Darien Lake. Does anyone else know of any potential future projects at specific parks by RMC, Gravity Group, or GCI? I think GCI may be working with Kings Island. How credible are these 'reports' at Kennywood, Silverwood, and Darien Lake? It seems to me that all a park needs to confirm an RMC is a wooden roller coaster that could be improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Dodonpa is practically already the primitive version of Ibox track. I can totally see that happening now that it's been mentioned. Who's to say that the new trains for the T-Rex track cannot be modified to run on Dodonpa as well if this is really happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I thought it's been established that the Dodonpa renovation was to make capacity worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisco Woody Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Interesting, Dodonpa does have track very similar to the modern I box. It makes me curious as to if Schilke had any involvement with the design of Dodonpa and other early S&S coasters. A launch from 0 to 107 mph in only 1.8 seconds sure sounds pyscho enough to be an idea of Alan's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 ^The idea of compressed air launch system has been there before Alan Schilke started to design coasters. Yes he is currently one of the best designers but don't forget about other great designers. Not sure how polyurethane wheels would perform on Dodonpa's track though, the tires they've been using have huge friction that slows down the train a lot. If they extend the track, something's gotta be done with the wheels I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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