elephant58
Hyper Poster
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Cedar Point | "GateKeeper" | B&M Wingrider
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TheCoasterCruiser
Giga Poster
Thanks for clearing the thing with the gap up.
Off course it's just a detail, but I just wish it would've have been as one tower.
Nevermind, again, it looks good.
Off course it's just a detail, but I just wish it would've have been as one tower.
Nevermind, again, it looks good.
rollermonkey
Strata Poster
Thanks, Jerry.
And having not been on one of these yet (being a jobless college student sucks) that looks like one heck of a tight squeeze! Don't stick your arm out to the side. Yikes.
And having not been on one of these yet (being a jobless college student sucks) that looks like one heck of a tight squeeze! Don't stick your arm out to the side. Yikes.
rollermonkey
Strata Poster
Um, no it isn't.
I swear, when a ride goes up from station to finish, the comments are made that it's unusual, but whenever one goes up any other way, people comment how that's unusual.
B&M's typically go up from the station first, back to the brakes, then stopping and doing the lift, then the course in order from first drop to final brakes.
I swear, when a ride goes up from station to finish, the comments are made that it's unusual, but whenever one goes up any other way, people comment how that's unusual.
B&M's typically go up from the station first, back to the brakes, then stopping and doing the lift, then the course in order from first drop to final brakes.
Intricks
Strata Poster
Re: Cedar Point | "Gatekeeper" | B&M Wingrider
I see Gatekeepers install as unusual, with a more normal routine being closer to Smiler and Skyrush. Get where you need to first, and then work from there; 'dont paint yourself in a corner' type deal.
While I will find it odd where they start the construction at, I see the non-RCT build as being more normal nowadays due to how cramped most parks, and their chosen ride locations, tend to be.
I see Gatekeepers install as unusual, with a more normal routine being closer to Smiler and Skyrush. Get where you need to first, and then work from there; 'dont paint yourself in a corner' type deal.
While I will find it odd where they start the construction at, I see the non-RCT build as being more normal nowadays due to how cramped most parks, and their chosen ride locations, tend to be.
rollermonkey
Strata Poster
Diamondback went up in RCT order.
Leviathan went up in RCT order.
Intimidator went up in RCT order.
As did X-flight, Wild Eagle, Krake, Manta...
And even I-305.
Most B&M coasters go up in order. Not all, but most.
As Snoo said, it really is dependent on the geography around the ride.
Leviathan went up in RCT order.
Intimidator went up in RCT order.
As did X-flight, Wild Eagle, Krake, Manta...
And even I-305.
Most B&M coasters go up in order. Not all, but most.
As Snoo said, it really is dependent on the geography around the ride.
elephant58
Hyper Poster
Swarm also went up in RCT3 order.
It all depends on the surrounding terrain, time of year, and specific roller coaster features for assembly.
For instance, Maverick began construction mid-season with the hairpin turns, first airtime hill, and laying additional concrete footers and supports. During the off-season, Cedar Point quickly built RCT-style and laid the track in order. They were able to have better access at this point from draining the pond and being able to work outside of construction boundaries.
Millennium Force and Dragster were similar with their construction. Work began mid-season on portions that were removed from the causeway, away from view. The off-season then offered a time to charge with construction and not worry about the mess.
So too is it with GateKeeper - they have dedicated the entire employee and VIP parking area to the cause. Room is the most critical factor, which there is endless supply of at present.
For instance, Maverick began construction mid-season with the hairpin turns, first airtime hill, and laying additional concrete footers and supports. During the off-season, Cedar Point quickly built RCT-style and laid the track in order. They were able to have better access at this point from draining the pond and being able to work outside of construction boundaries.
Millennium Force and Dragster were similar with their construction. Work began mid-season on portions that were removed from the causeway, away from view. The off-season then offered a time to charge with construction and not worry about the mess.
So too is it with GateKeeper - they have dedicated the entire employee and VIP parking area to the cause. Room is the most critical factor, which there is endless supply of at present.
