DC Rivals HyperCoaster construction discussion

[thunder001]

@Tim Dasco that's not a conduit through the footing, just a random piece of conduit over the top of one of the footing bolts, probably so the machine operators don't run over the bars again...

One of @Glubbo's photos shows the conduit over the bars.

Edited May 19, 2017 by thunder001

[Whombex]

On 16/05/2017 at 11:02 AM, themagician said:

[snip]

 

On 18/05/2017 at 7:05 PM, Glubbo said:

 

Some of the supports. They're not all the same length and thickness.

 

 

So, combining all the supports from the pics taken by @themagician and I. I'm trying to figure out how 47 and 51 work in the scheme of things. I've been looking at Flash's loop for hints, even though they're not exactly the same element. I'm an absolute rookie at this, so @rummy and @docoaster might be able to take this further than I. The support @themagicianposted was 47 changed to 51. One I posted has both, and some have the letter "I" in addition to one number. I've gone through even more photos I took yesterday, and seen more 47s with letters H, J and L.

These lettered supports for 47 and 51 are they higher up poles, and/or structural cross-members? As there are multiple 47s and 51s that anchor to the concrete, these are A or H frames, right?

 

 

 

[xRazzBerryx]

6 hours ago, Glubbo said:

...could even be slightly higher than the top of the image?

Yeah I definitely think it will be higher than the top of the image  was just trying to fit it into frame

[Theme Park Girl]

On 2017-5-18 at 1:22 PM, Theme Park Girl said:

 

 

Don't forget this ^ one as well @Glubbo...taken at 1.18pm yesterday arvo. Not sure if it was taken before or after yours, or if numbers have changed on them. 

[Whombex]

8 minutes ago, Theme Park Girl said:

Don't forget this ^ one as well @Glubbo...taken at 1.18pm yesterday arvo. Not sure if it was taken before or after yours, or if numbers have changed on them. 

I uploaded pics both before and after you, @Theme Park Girl. I made 4 posts with pics, one posted before you went, then three after, but the 3rd series of pics was from my DSLR from before your visit. Sounds confusing but re-reading the posts I made clears it up.

There's a lot of very thick supports for the N-i loop area now, including the ones from your pic: 51, 54, 47...

Edited May 19, 2017 by Glubbo

[xRazzBerryx]

Went to the park today & got to see this beast in person for a 2nd time (1st time was when the Stengel Dive was getting built) & I have to say It's looking amazing so far 

On 19/05/2017 at 0:23 PM, Ryande16 said:

@xRazzBerryx

Looking at that photo makes me think that maybe 2 elements are between the drop and the loop.

I too thought this after looking at the Panorama taken by TPG, however after seeing it in person today I'm not too sure.. My guess is a close to 90 degree drop, if not 90, then a massive airtime hill into the N-I-Loop. If they do happen to fit 2 elements in I'm excited to see what they are  

[red dragin]

Stopped by early this morning on our way south.

Wow!

And it's not even half built yet. The interlocking loop part is mind boggling. 

[ThemeTendo]

Here's my weekly photo contribution.

Had to include this one because, I think, this is a great photo.

I'll continue doing the two shots below until there is no more construction in-frame.

I can't tell if these supports are going to be for lift hill or loop; maybe one of you can hazard a guess.

I think the fact that we cover these new attractions so extensively really shows how much we love new attractions, maybe the parks should invest in them more often

Below you can see the loop entrance (right) and exit (left) with the helix's and cool twisty-ness all around.

Another "because I thought it looked cool" photo.

Okay, maybe two...

And this is the turn after the airtime hill. Lookin' real twisty.

[MickeyD]

Fabulous shots thanks for your contribution @ThemeTendo!!!

[themagician]

@ThemeTendo as the piece as 13 on it, it's safe to say these will be for the lift hill. Most of the supports for the loop have been moved onto the road or into the coaster area 

[themagician]

More supports being installed 

[Ryande16]

4 hours ago, themagician said:

More supports being installed 

Where abouts?

[Inverted]

Man that last twist installed to go from left to right hand bend looks nasty.   

[Reanimated35]

4 minutes ago, Ryande16 said:

Where abouts?

Movie World

[Ryande16]

4 minutes ago, Reanimated35 said:

Movie World

Australia or Germany?

[Tim Dasco]

^ Or Dubai? Don't for get theirs.

[iwerks]

^Or Parque Warner Madrid - they're always copying Movie World.

[xRazzBerryx]

47 minutes ago, Inverted said:

Man that last twist installed to go from left to right hand bend looks nasty.   

I hope that means nasty as in insanely good 😂

Is this the area you are talking about? The left & then right hand bend after it exits out of the helix?

[themagician]

Here are some of those supports I was on about. Supports for the air time hill, crazy section, the non-inverting loop (including the massive one outside he fence) and also the first lift hill footing.

More track installed

Plenty of supports around the area

Appears to be some supports near lift hill area

You can also see the support for the top Stengel dive too

And just an overview of the whole area

[MickeyD]

Thanks @themagician check the angle of that drop heading into the loop? What an absolute panty rippa!!!!

[Inverted]

35 minutes ago, xRazzBerryx said:

I hope that means nasty as in insanely good 😂

Is this the area you are talking about? The left & then right hand bend after it exits out of the helix?

Yes that's the area.    It looks live a very sharp twist.   It could be the angle of view from the road but it looks like a fast transition.

[Whombex]

I recommend riding Batwing over the next few months. Today I rode in the seat closest to ride entry, and at the top of the tower the view of the Hyper is great.

 

The brake run and one piece of the turn back to the station is in, but the footprint of the station is clear, despite no foundation yet laid. There's a channel dug which I assume to be the underside access in the train service bay.

 

The track from the brake run into the station/switch has no spline at all by the looks of it. 

 

Thanks for the new pics @themagician, I'm really curious as to how these supports will work in this possible non-inverting loop. 

[Theme Park Girl]

4 hours ago, Ryande16 said:

Australia or Germany?

Germany's version is called Movie Park now. So that only really leaves one option 😉

[Tim Dasco]

23 minutes ago, Theme Park Girl said:

Germany's version is called Movie Park now. So that only really leaves one option 😉

Why does everyone forget that Waner Bros Movie World Abu Dhabi that opens this year.

[Jakev8]

Seriously can't believe how much of the coaster is built now and still no announcement.

Like not even the slightest little tease about it on any of there social media platforms