A closer look at the rendering for Banshee's station.

http://www.tonyravarch.com/portfolio/Current/Banshee/Banshee.php

oh I know davidw is very expeditious on his work...GREATLY appreciated and admired by myself. I just recall he posted something to the effect that he lost several hours one day....I hope that didn't cause him to much headache.

AND THE NEXT SUPPORT IS UP! yippe

just use the edit thing....haha...thanks.

They are kickin' it in full throttle today. (pun not intended)

Am I the only one who finds it really hard to see what's going on on the webcams? There's a lot going on in that part of the ride and from the cameras angles it's hard to see.

No, you are not alone. To me, everything past the 2nd vertical loop looks like a big conglomeration of mystic red and blue.

I know many have requested a re-positioning of the "new" cam. My assumption has always been that the close up cam in that area wasn't put in for the constrution of the coaster (though it was an added bonus) but rather for the construction of the theming back in that area. That spot would support a "graveyard type" setting as you swoop out of the Batzel and vertical loop and into the end of the ride. At least that is my hope, seems like a good spot for a handful of grave markers, perhaps some fog effects as well.

On that note, I would also really like to see more gravestones at the front of the ride, near the plaza area. That way you don't have to be on the ride to notice it's articles of theming.

I've worked in construction/ landscaping before and I would find it very odd if people on a website monitored every bit of work we did. I know it's very exiting to watch the ride come to life Just keep in mind these are just people with jobs that have lives outside of building this ride.

On that note, I would also really like to see more gravestones at the front of the ride, near the plaza area. That way you don't have to be on the ride to notice it's articles of theming.

Uhhh, you do know this is a Cedar Fair park we are talking about, right?

On that note, I would also really like to see more gravestones at the front of the ride, near the plaza area. That way you don't have to be on the ride to notice it's articles of theming.

Uhhh, you do know this is a Cedar Fair park we are talking about, right?

Sorry... just thinking out loud (or typing in this case).

On that note, I would also really like to see more gravestones at the front of the ride, near the plaza area. That way you don't have to be on the ride to notice it's articles of theming.

Uhhh, you do know this is a Cedar Fair park we are talking about, right?

Sorry... just thinking out loud (or typing in this case).

Trust me, I love theming, (see my latter rants of BB/SC) but CF is not the kind of theme giant you are expecting. See Paramount Parks vs Cedar Fair

On that note, I would also really like to see more gravestones at the front of the ride, near the plaza area. That way you don't have to be on the ride to notice it's articles of theming.

Uhhh, you do know this is a Cedar Fair park we are talking about, right?

Uhhh, you do know that Cedar Fair is under new management and has undergone an obvious shift in philosophy, right?

On that note, I would also really like to see more gravestones at the front of the ride, near the plaza area. That way you don't have to be on the ride to notice it's articles of theming.

Uhhh, you do know this is a Cedar Fair park we are talking about, right?

Uhhh, you do know that Cedar Fair is under new management and has undergone an obvious shift in philosophy, right?

Yes, and some old philosophies can stick around you know.

We'll just have to wait and see what direction Matt Ouimet leads us in. Until then, here's this: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php/topic/28843-theming-we-would-like-to-see-on-Banshee/#entry584327

As pointed out above, they have new management and perhaps a new style. I don't think anyone is hoping/asking for theming that is over the top Disney style, but some simple grave markers (which they could "borrow" from the haunt at no cost) and what not within the que, near the entrance and mixed into a handful of points on the ride where the train swoops close to the ground could go a long way. Meanwhile, over at The Bat, all they would have to do is transform the facade around the bridge that you pass under while walking to the ride to resemble a Cave in some nature and you'd make a lot of people happy.

Time will tell, but so far in Matt O's tenure, it certainly feels like more attention is being paid to the "small" things in the park, not just building the biggest rides money can buy each season.

Change is a journey.

More track has shown up in the new cam.

I was just thinking, Adventure Express looks like it's going to lose a bit of its "through the wood" type feeling. That's a little sad. I mean I know that Son of Beast used to be right there... but it was wooden and therefore blended in better with the trees. Oh well I will still love Adventure Express

I cant tell, but have they got the first support of the carousel up? its to busy in that area to really see it properly, even on the enlarged view

After that piece they just took up to install then they will start the carousel. they are staging the 1st support for the carousel now

Making good progress on the station roof today also!!

So there are only 9 supports left total correct? 6 for the carousel, and 3 going into the final brake run.

that's my count!!

And if I'm right that 1st piece of carousel track is huge!!

Change is a journey.

The queue music is going to be either David Bowie or "Any Way You Want It." Unless as a newcomer, I misguessed that this is another hint. Most likely. That, and I just read the "Theme" thread.

Change is a journey.

I must not like traveling because I don't like change.

Change is a journey.

I must not like traveling because I don't like change.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU3qfDtWFmk

Mr. Kinzel did.

Especially nickels.

As stated earlier, please make use of the edit function instead of making a new post directly below your last post, double posting goes against the TOS you agreed to when joining and if you don't follow them, a moderator will take action.

In a continuing course, like watching construction, double posting makes sense. An edited post gets no notification indicator and will probably be missed.

A closer look at the rendering for Banshee's station.

http://www.tonyravarch.com/portfolio/Current/Banshee/Banshee.php

Very nice find! Those are some very nice renderings.