construction pics from today
Project 2025/Caldera: Rapterra (Launched B&M Wing Coaster)
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I HATE the shirts where they push the designs on the back and then you look at it up close and realize the front is like nothing basically.
I also agree on the stats. I have a Maxx Force shirt I bought recently I’m not crazy about afterwards because it has soooooooo many random line items listed.
Nobody that sees a shirt like that is going to be like “WHOA a 60 mph roll? Holy shit I’m going to Chicago!”
My estimate of the height from Tumbili didn't take into account the differences of reference ground level, which could be as much as 20 feet.
Looking at the videos, the first element "wingover" will probably be noticeably better on the left, but that S-curve looks to have some great air sitting far right, twisting over the top like that, and the dive loop and others may favor right. The arches over the launch do seem like a page from DarKoaster. Keyholes seem like a lost opportunity but somehow I enjoyed Wild Eagle far more than my one ride on Gatekeeper (left side) so it can't matter that much.
Looking at the videos, the first element "wingover" will probably be noticeably better on the left, but that S-curve looks to have some great air sitting far right, twisting over the top like that, and the dive loop and others may favor right. The arches over the launch do seem like a page from DarKoaster. Keyholes seem like a lost opportunity but somehow I enjoyed Wild Eagle far more than my one ride on Gatekeeper (left side) so it can't matter that much.
I hope the trains potentially still have a decorative centerpiece on them like Wild Eagle and Gatekeeper. I’m guessing they don’t at this point but it wouldn’t be the first time a train looks different from the concept art.
I wouldn’t be shocked to see the full layout complete before the end of the season at this point. Just moving at a wicked face pace. Like others have said, I’m hopeful the speed at which they’re assembling with the layout means they’re going to be pouring a lot of effort into the theming.
Looks like it's going to happen. Quote from the Blog;
"Construction of Rapterra is already in progress, with completion expected this fall."
Took these from the Country Inn across the street. The park's skyline is looking really good now that the highest point of the ride has been installed. Can't wait to see more of it tomorrow.
On a random note, you guys weren't joking, this hotel fucking sucks.
On a random note, you guys weren't joking, this hotel fucking sucks.
I wouldn't be surprised if this crew (Adena Corp.) is headed south & down 64 once they complete Rapterra. Could explain the super advanced construction timeline.
I'm kinda glad the POV didn't reveal too much about what the queue or theming will look like. It'll give us something to talk about while we're watching construction until next Spring
Man this thing is impressive to see in person, especially in different parts of the park. I noticed they were doing work today as well.
I love that they planted really fast-growing plants under the wingover too. They planted the same types of plants around Tumbili at the beginning of this season, and those are already massive and practically overgrown. That space under those supports is going to be dense and jungle-like in no time.
Wild bamboo has entered the chat.
I'm pretty sure they just took "Raptor" and added a flourish.
Raptor => Rapterra
Reptile => Reptilian
Arachnid => Arachnidia
I kinda like the name. Has a nice ring to it.
The boarded up box things near Tumbili's entrance - those are supports, right? If so this looks like it's going to be quite a spectacle from that area. Or am I mistaken about the boxes?
The boarded up box things near Tumbili's entrance - those are supports, right? If so this looks like it's going to be quite a spectacle from that area. Or am I mistaken about the boxes?
Looks like they installed the first part of the s-turn at some point today as well
Good way to wreck the footers in a few years.Wild bamboo has entered the chat.
A lot of track work done today!
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