The Official Jet Rescue construction thread

[Original]

I just wish it was going to launch a little faster than 70km. Oh well I still can't wait to see the finished product!!! The themeing will be great. The ride will really put sea world back on the map

[backslash]

wait.... the coaster is so close to the actual ground, are they planning on putting water in after the ride is installed , and if they are, then won't the water be shallow so your hand will scrape the dirt/cement under the water?

[cadboy]

Well I think it was mentioned somewhere that water was going to be included and in this thread is a section about it just go back a few pages.

and if they are, then won't the water be shallow so your hand will scrape the dirt/cement under the water?

No, of course not! No matter how deep or shallow the water is riders would not be able to touch it, far to dangerous.

[Gazza]

It always tends to be an illusion of how close you are to the ground, but in reality rides are always built so that nothing is in the way of the safety envelope. There is one coaster that lets you touch the water though: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files...orld_16_100.jpg

Edited November 8, 2008 by Gazza

[DonjaiInLA]

They dont recomend adults put there arms up on Big Thunder Mountain at DL

[Gazza]

Another update is up, the most interesting changes being trains on the track, and the rockpools people have been talking about: http://www.parkz.com.au/photos/AU/Gold_Coa...433-Jet-Rescue/

[WalleyWorld]

wow, great pics Gazza! It looks like they really want to make this ride really eyecatching from the bridge and other viewing areas. I'm really excited about this coaster, it seems like SW really hit the nail on the head with this one. And that tunnel is gonna be interesting. But i really don't see how that's gonna work? . So the train comes down that banked hill and onto the 2nd launch, (now this is where the tunnel is gonna be, yes?) where it will be launched again. But how will the cars slow down to a complete stop (or slow speed) for the storyline (the sealion that is trapped), before the tires kick in and launch the cars?

Edited November 8, 2008 by CoAsTeR TeeN

[cadboy]

Thanks for the pictures Gazza With the trains, how may seats per carriage are there. I though there was only 2, side by side but, in those pictures it looks as if each carriage might hold 4. Is this a possibility or just wishful thinking in terms of capacity.

Edited November 9, 2008 by cadboy

[backslash]

There is one coaster that lets you touch the water though: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files...orld_16_100.jpg

this is what i was thinking off when i posted my original comment, it should be ok to touch the water and it looks that if you have long arms you should be able to! EDIT Edited November 9, 2008 by backslash

[mickey_079]

^ YAAY!! I like the look of the transition from one angle to the other situated at the peak of a hump (if that's what you would call it). It reminds me somewhat of a zero-g roll... without the roll.

[GoGoBoy]

Is it my imagination or are there only 2 photos in the latest update? I am having such trouble with this new gallery system! Is there any way I can view all the pics in a gallery as thumbnails on the one page? Similar to how they always used to be set up?

[Gazza]

There's a thing down the bottom that says: "But wait, there's more... This page shows the newest photos. For more Jet Rescue Photos, see page 11. " Click on that to see the rest of the photos. Its no different to the way a forum thread works, where linking takes you to the latest posts. But you still have to look at previous pages. I mean say if you open a thread, and there are only 2 posts on the last page, it doesn't mean that there have only been two new posts in that thread since your last visit, it just means that the thread has spilled onto a new page...there could still be unread stuff on previous pages. Also, look at the dates on the photos, they are November 8th, so all photos with that date are part of the update.

Edited November 9, 2008 by Gazza

[sonic123488]

Is there a confirmed opening date? Based on the fact this is opening in december, would they be aiming for boxing day?

[joz]

New photos (Bottom 5 photos) I say new photos, actually they were taken on Sunday, I had to give up on taken photos when the weather turned for the worst and didn't improve for the rest of the day. Was originally planning on heading back and doing a more meaty update but that didn't happen, so enjoy these new(ish) photos!

[Gazza]

They really were having a sale on those roofs weren't they? It certainly is looking nice now. I think once they get some plants in between the rocks, that will really set it off. Any hint on the beginnings of that blow hole cave they mentioned on the official site though?

[T-bone]

I suppose the end result will be better than Dreamworld's Tin Shed of a building for Motocoaster.

[sonic123488]

Any hint on the beginnings of that blow hole cave they mentioned on the official site though?

I would think the finished product would look a little like Bermuda triangle, who knows they might be connecting the two, that would result in head choppers and tunnel effects. I'm also looking out for mist like on superman escape when you come out of the launch.

[joz]

Couldn't see any obvious progress on anything for the second launch, although didn't spend much time looking because of the weather.

[sonic123488]

Forgive me if this question is a bit stupid at this stage, but I can't really make the layout out from the construction pics. I know there's two launches, but I still can't really see what happens behind the Corkscrew.

[Gazza]

Care of Des Roe from TPP:

[Troy81]

Any updates on how this ride is going - considering it is meant to be opening in 23 days?

[joz]

Expect an update in the next couple of days. Without having any photos for now, I can tell you that the trains have been launched around the track, and everything is progressing well despite the rain.

[WalleyWorld]

Any updates on how this ride is going - considering it is meant to be opening in 23 days?

Well there is an update, but very similar to Joz's, on themeparkphotography.com. It looks like the first launch and station will be inside a cave , considering the station is also covered by the white-pole arches.

Without having any photos for now, I can tell you that the trains have been launched around the track, and everything is progressing well despite the rain.

Great!, So did you get any video, of the ride in action? Or mabey just pictures? It'll be good to see how fast this thing travels, especially near the end. So we can compare to DW's moto-coaster. Looking forward to the update

[Myfunaddict]

Well there is an update, but very similar to Joz's, on themeparkphotography.com. It looks like the first launch and station will be inside a cave , considering the station is also covered by the white-pole arches. Great!, So did you get any video, of the ride in action? Or mabey just pictures? It'll be good to see how fast this thing travels, especially near the end. So we can compare to DW's moto-coaster. Looking forward to the update

Will get some as soon as possilbe for you...Footage is on its way.

[joz]

^ Looking forward to seeing footage online since I sadly have none. Suffice to see that the ride is still going pretty quick by the end; the second launch looks to kick up quite a bit of speed. From the looks of things, the missteps of MDMC have yeilded a few good lessions, and they've been applied here. Apart from the 2 rides being a similar concept, there isn't much comparison between the them. Pretty much everything, from the landscaping to the restraints to the speed of the ride has been improved this time around. Anyway, as promised, a new update! Click the link below then "Previous" to see all 9 photos in the update. http://www.parkz.com.au/photo/AU/Gold_Coas...Jet_Rescue.html - Enjoy!

Edited December 3, 2008 by joz