Steel Taipan Construction - Dreamworld Mack launched roller coaster

[Gazza]

4 hours ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

*sigh. so sick of all these thoosie pages uploading a copy of the video with their own text or logo over the top without so much as even attributing the original source making it look like its "their vid". At least OurWorlds includes attribution.

Well... I guess we all know what that last rock mesh was for...

*Shots fired at Movie World lol.

Huh?

[mssveattck]

A new (much better) POV has been posted on the parks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CTob2QJs5wf/?utm_medium=copy_link

[Im Hungry]

Looks way better!

Edited September 10, 2021 by Im Hungry

[Whombex]

Hard to see, but it doesn't look like the 2nd train is in the maintenance bay yet.

That's that the 'road' on the ride exit's for. Took me a while.

[MWgirl247365]

1 hour ago, franky said:

Does the colouring of the S in Steel look upside down to anyone else? #CantUnseeIt

Well the O in DC rivals hypercoaster sign is uneven compared to the rest of the letters so maybe it’s a new trend ?

[StingRay]

48 minutes ago, MWgirl247365 said:

Well the O in DC rivals hypercoaster sign is uneven compared to the rest of the letters so maybe it’s a new trend?

What's a trend? 

[Slick]

The 4K version is up.

A million, kajillion times better. Now that we've got a solid POV, can we confirm the rumour that this is running quicker than the OG Blue Fire in Germany?

I've seen some photos of it and the orange is just stunning against the blue sky. Also really keen to see it with the zero car on the front - the trains already look sexy AF.

Edited September 10, 2021 by Slick

[rappa]

And this is why I said “I would have waiting” because that other awful video is out running around now and this one so much better! 
I hate that it’s barreling around a construction site but can’t have hype and a finished ride at the same time. 
 

Glad they put this out there. 

[TimmyG]

1 hour ago, Slick said:

The 4K version is up.

A million, kajillion times better. Now that we've got a solid POV, can we confirm the rumour that this is running quicker than the OG Blue Fire in Germany?

I've seen some photos of it and the orange is just stunning against the blue sky. Also really keen to see it with the zero car on the front - the trains already look sexy AF.

Did they let you in to record this one?

Edited September 10, 2021 by TimmyG

[New display name]

1 hour ago, Slick said:

can we confirm the rumour that this is running quicker than the OG Blue Fire in Germany?

Yes it is running faster but I wouldn't put my house on it that it will be running at this speed when it opens.  Rivals ran faster during early testing before they installed the trim brakes.

[rappa]

But this has the benefit (for us) that it has to get over the first hill so they can only slow the first half down a little or it wont make it. 

[Slick]

Soo…

We’ve all seen the POV now… What’s up with the launch having no build up or visibility?

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

4 hours ago, Gazza said:

Huh?

It hasn't been down for a major refurb. Wait for it...

• Road Runner
• Wild West Falls
• Scooby Doo

[Ogre]

Here's an update from this afternoon. ST was testing frequently so was able to get some decent footage!

Another angle of the sign; looks like the rockwork is shaped so you can sit underneath it:

Inspired by a certain other coaster's signage perhaps?

 

3 minutes ago, Slick said:

Soo…

We’ve all seen the POV now… What’s up with the launch having no build up or visibility?

Buzzsaw getting cleared may open up a potential viewing area of the launch. I'd also like to see some audio tied to it, similar to what they're doing with the Road Runner Refurb.

[Im Hungry]

1 minute ago, OgreMagic said:

Here's an update from this afternoon. ST was testing frequently so was able to get some decent footage!

Another angle of the sign; looks like the rockwork is shaped so you can sit underneath it:

Inspired by a certain other coaster's signage perhaps?

 

Buzzsaw getting cleared may open up a potential viewing area of the launch. I'd also like to see some audio tied to it, similar to what they're doing with the Road Runner Refurb.

 

On 01/08/2020 at 6:54 PM, Retardent said:

This is the modern entrance sign is going next to Sky Voyager in Main Street.

That rock seat would most definitely be the instagram feature to Taipan (as shown in the tender).

Also, is it unlikely we'll see the construction of the entrance signage seen in the first tender image?

After watching the first 25 seconds of @OgreMagic's video, it appears they do sound a horn before a test run...

[New display name]

35 minutes ago, Slick said:

Soo…

Soo.... maybe you have the skills to create a side by side comparisons between the German model and Aussie model from the start of the first element.👍😉

[Slick]

Just now, New display name said:

Soo.... maybe you have the skills to create a side by side comparisons between the German model and Aussie model from the start of the first element.👍😉

We’ll see how boring my weekend is and go from there. 🥲

[Tinter]

5 hours ago, franky said:

Does the colouring of the S in Steel look upside down to anyone else? #CantUnseeIt

Uhh, this definitely looks like someone installed it upside down... At least it should be an easy fix... assuming those letters easily pop off

[jack.c]

3 hours ago, OgreMagic said:

Here's an update from this afternoon. ST was testing frequently so was able to get some decent footage!

Another angle of the sign; looks like the rockwork is shaped so you can sit underneath it:

Inspired by a certain other coaster's signage perhaps?

 

Buzzsaw getting cleared may open up a potential viewing area of the launch. I'd also like to see some audio tied to it, similar to what they're doing with the Road Runner Refurb.

AmazIng footage. Thank you taking the time out of your day to film this!

[Will S]

Do you think there is chance of further rock work going in? Like that piece at the rear of sky voyager building or beneath/beside the track? I must admit it does still look pretty bare. Track looks fantastic though. 

[Im Hungry]

Highly unlikely, given there's no more mesh to go in place now. I assume they'll add more flora to the site.

Edited September 10, 2021 by Im Hungry

[HyprCoastr19]

Looks good but Dreamworld is still crap atm. The coaster lineup is an outdated looper, a poor man's Jet Rescue, some crappy kids coaster and this. 1 good Coaster in what's supposed to be the country's biggest theme park.

[Im Hungry]

I wonder how many years Gold Coaster has left in it...

[StingRay]

57 minutes ago, Im Hungry said:

I wonder how many years Gold Coaster has left in it...

Well, considering it had some work done on it recently one would expect a few more years are indeed left in it. 

[Jobe]

6 hours ago, StingRay said:

Well, considering it had some work done on it recently one would expect a few more years are indeed left in it. 

Once again agree 100%. It’s had a good maintenance period, it’s been repainted, rethemed and it’s had new trains. The mechanics for this ride are fairly simple and parts should never be a problem.There are far older coasters than this still running perfectly well. It should have many good years left in her - that’s the short version.