scooterdoug Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 ^Thanks for the update. Sucks that things didn't go exactly as planned, but I'm glad that you didn't have to wait in long lines. I'm curious about progress on the Joker. You said that there was nothing really new there. Last I went (3 weeks ago), they had completed the overbank turn next to the bottom of the first drop and were beginning to lay track on the double airtime hill. Have they done anything else beyond that? Was there any new track in the parking lot? Just curious, as I want to go next Sunday and take pictures. If they haven't made any progress since my last update, then I don't think I'll bother. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I should have re-phrased it. There's probably been a ton of work done, but I'm not following it in detail so I have no clue what they've done. There was still track in the parking lot, I'd say about 12 pieces? I toes look great, and they were even working on it in some pretty strong rain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterdoug Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 ^Thanks for the clarification. I assumed that, since trains are on site, track work was completed. I guess not. I'm hoping to go either this Sunday or next in order to get some pictures for an update. Thanks again for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 We got video of trains! ^Thanks for the clarification. I assumed that, since trains are on site, track work was completed. I guess not. I'm hoping to go either this Sunday or next in order to get some pictures for an update. Thanks again for the update. video above clearly shows some track is still not in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelRush Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 The HA HA HA! part is a pretty cool detail, though I would have liked more. I'm very excited to see the zero-car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordyC Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Thanks for the video! The trains are looking good, and it is nice to see the track is almost completed. I am sure this will be one hell of a ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Good looking train so far, hope that the zero car is just as good as it looked in the renders once it's shown, if not better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I literally said "What about the lead car?" just before the video said "Do you notice what's missing?" The rest of the train looks amazing, though! Great to see this video! Things are coming along, but I'm still waiting for the track to be finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCM Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I went to SFDK today and they are very close to completing Joker! As it is rather difficult to see from the pictures I took, here's a visual representation of Joker's Current State: As you can see, it only needs a few more elements (Overbank, Barrel Roll, Turn) Overview of the ride, It looks fantastic when walking into the park! Drive wheels and other mechanisms are now in place, looks like testing will start very soon after track-work is completed! That's gonna give some nice airtime! Trains look fantastic in person! No front car yet Photo booth is under refurbishment. Station building is being renovated, Perhaps those white lines are there to stay? Old cameras still in place, I wonder if they will stay there. Those are all the Joker Pictures I got. From the rate it is being built, I wouldn't be surprised if it is done within the next 1-2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelRush Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 ^ I see your location now, sorry for being unaware on NL2 Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Thanks for those pictures, looks like it shouldn't take them much longer to get trackwork done, looking forward to seeing some testing soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 It's no joke. The Joker looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterdoug Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Just got back from a pleasant trip to SFDK today. I met up with ABW for some rides. It was quite warm today. The park was busy, but the lines for the coasters stayed reasonable. I got 10 rides on Superman in the morning, then a few rides on Medusa, which remained a station wait all day. Of course, I took some pictures of progress on the Joker. It's looking good, of course, and I was able to get some good (and some not quite as good) shots of where we're at in construction right now. So, on to the pictures! An overview of the construction site. My apologies for the trucks and container in the way. I figured that they would have removed them in honor of my visit. I was sorely disappointed to find that wasn't the case. A closer shot of the double airtime hill. Let's be honest here: it looks good, but the garbage container looks better. Final airtime hill. Here are the same elements from another angle. I'm very much looking forward to this double airtime hill. It might very well be responsible for the demise of my marriage. Another shot of the final airtime hill. I predict that this will make me scream like a little girl. The first overbank turn after the banked airtime hill. Final brake run. It looks like there'll even be airtime there. The train, minus the front. Close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideofSteel Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 LOVE the details on the side of the train. The two color track is looking pretty great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 It's insane how much prettier the California RMC's are than the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobitizer Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 https://vimeo.com/163595262 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I'm very much looking forward to this double airtime hill. It might very well be responsible for the demise of my marriage. If it's anything like the double-down on Wicked Cyclone, it might be responsible for the demise of my future marriage But seriously, after riding Wicked Cyclone this weekend, I am SO MUCH MORE EXCITED for this coaster! That ride was unbelievable and this one looks like it will be as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 https://vimeo.com/163595262 holy hell that's a loud video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I love everything about this coaster so far. It's too bad I'll miss it by a few weeks. Oh well, just another reason to head back in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Hey, everyone! It was a very wet day in Vallejo (and it wasn't just in my pants), but we braved the thunder and lighting for a special hard hat tour of the Joker! The construction is nearly complete, and we had a special unveiling of the front train! I will say this much, the rendered pov video does not do this thing justice. It looks insane in every great way possible. Thanks for sending me out, Robb! They gave us some cool Joker themed hard hats They gave us some cool Joker themed hard hats These track colors though I predict lots of "wheee" in this element Twisty Look at that wood This ride is so hung This ride is full of pop! Some pop before the hill. Still needs a bit of work Head choppers Still no front train... Power Where is it? Oh, there it is! It looks awesome! Strike a pose Who let this guy in here? Edited April 24, 2016 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Hey, everyone! It was a very wet day in Vallejo (and it wasn't just in my pants). . . Thanks for the photos! I love the front car!! Can't wait to ride this coaster! I think it has potential to be one of the best RMC coasters!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Thanks for the pictures, it's going to be one good coaster when it opens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Thank you for the pictures! That lead car looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 In the words of one Joker, "How delicious!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 We can always count on Chuck to provide the laughing Joker! Great looking train wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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