Leviathan Construction Updates

[Hummel Bruhmell]

15 hours ago, xRazzBerryx said:

 
 

Ejector I would assume? Haven’t ridden enough wooden coasters to know if many of them have floater hills, but from the speed most of them pull it would have to be ejector right? 

Most woodies have floater airtime like those made by GCI, however this is made by gravity group and they do make more intense woodies with ejector air so yea this is most likely ejector. (but that means it most likely will need much more maintenance on the tracks over time)   

[Coasterlife]

[Whombex]

2 hours ago, Coasterlife said:

Thanks for the pic, but...

[themagician]

@Whombex they’ve just screenshot that photo from Snapchat.

But a great public service announcement 

[Slick]

19 hours ago, Whombex said:

Thanks for the pic, but...

2010 called - they want their meme back.  

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Classics never die. And the argument remains valid.

[Gazza]

Landscape version for those who don't like the portrait version

 

[themagician]

Couple photos from TPSN

[Whombex]

On 18/01/2021 at 10:00 AM, Slick said:

2010 called - they want their meme back.  

[themagician]

This ride is closed for quite an extensive period of time. I’d say due to its close proximity with Leviathan, it’s construction will starting getting close to this ride.

[coasterdude44]

Here’s a few pictures I took of it yesterday 

[colonelbmx]

[Jobe]

Fantastic pics- just look at that first drop!! Oh my!! 

[Coasterlife]

Now i know i talk way way way!!!! too much in the forums but in about 18-19 weeks we should hopefully be in the queues  to line up for trident and leviathan but i have not really seen any progress at all on trident, Would anyone have any reason for this besides the construction of leviathan? 

[Gazza]

I guess because it's a much simpler ride so would start later?

[themagician]

When the SkyFlyer was installed, it only about 3-4 weeks. Trident is obviously permanent and larger, so it will take longer, but it won’t take too long. We probably won’t see anything begin until after Easter 

[Jdude95]

The longest part will be testing. The actual install will only take a couple of weeks at best. 

[red dragin]

3 hours ago, Jdude95 said:

The longest part will be testing. The actual install will only take a couple of weeks at best. 

If it is permanent, will it require proper footings sunk into the ground (I've never seen one in person, permanent or portable)?

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I've had a look around, and it doesn't seem like any particularly deep footings are needed - most of the installs seem to 'bolt on' to the ride slab, with their own support leg \ outriggers. No doubt the slab would need to be thicker \ reinforced etc, but even the 'worlds tallest' in orlando doesn't seem to have any significant excavation or drilling.

The slab itself would need about 4 weeks curing time to reach max strength, but usually they can start loading them 11-14 days after the pour.

If it is an outrigger \ bolt on situation, it should be very quick.

*Pure speculation based on my own googling. I've no particular knowledge of this install or others, other than what i found online in a few minutes - clearly, this could be very wrong, and i'm quite happy to be corrected if someone has better information.

[HussRainbow87]

Do we know who's manufacturing this ride? Not that it matters seeing as Funtime are one-upping them with an 80 metre on the way! (Which is soo exciting! They're stunning machines and great fun to ride!)

Edited February 5, 2021 by HussRainbow87

[Spotty]

15 hours ago, HussRainbow87 said:

Do we know who's manufacturing this ride? Not that it matters seeing as Funtime are one-upping them with an 80 metre on the way! (Which is soo exciting! They're stunning machines and great fun to ride!)

Probably some manufacturer from the Czech Republic most likely... pity it's not a Funtime one, but keen to see the travelling one when it arrives

[WalleyWorld]

16 hours ago, HussRainbow87 said:

Do we know who's manufacturing this ride? Not that it matters seeing as Funtime are one-upping them with an 80 metre on the way! (Which is soo exciting! They're stunning machines and great fun to ride!)

Will this 80m funtime skyflyer to be a travelling version that does all the major east coast royal shows? 

Edited February 6, 2021 by Luke

[colonelbmx]

[HussRainbow87]

On 06/02/2021 at 4:57 PM, Luke said:

Will this 80m funtime skyflyer to be a travelling version that does all the major east coast royal shows? 

From what it seems, is that it will be used as an attraction at specific locations for extended periods, Funtime are touring the ride and will be taking care of operations. There has been talk about a showmen being possibly involved but at the moment that’s just speculation. I think if there is a showmen involved in some way, it will most likely be put forward for the Capital Shows. At least Royal Easter for sure. 

[Gazza]

On 05/02/2021 at 11:48 PM, HussRainbow87 said:

Do we know who's manufacturing this ride? Not that it matters seeing as Funtime are one-upping them with an 80 metre on the way! (Which is soo exciting! They're stunning machines and great fun to ride!)

SBF Visa by the look of the renderings.

 

@HussRainbow87 the prospect of a genuine 80m star flyer sounds good.

Do you think we will continue to see more of these smaller pop up "State Fair" type carnivals happening this year too? Obviously they were borne out of Covid causing the capital city shows to be cancelled.

But to be honest, I think we should have more of these free admission carnivals happening everywhere (As you see in Germany and the Netherlands). Seems a waste to have large rides that only get used like 4-5 times per year at the main captial city shows.

Edited February 9, 2021 by Gazza