Yeppers!

See?

167 ft high and 150 ft drop.

Looks like they're gonaa put more of the catwalk for the lift in today.

They're assembling the last 2 pieces of the lift hill now.

I wonder if they'll hang a tree or flag up there, now that they're as high as this thing is going to go.

Wut.............a tree?

I wonder if they'll hang a tree or flag up there, now that they're as high as this thing is going to go.

Wut.............a tree?

Yup, a tree. An evergreen tree to be more specific (generally), or a "Christmas" tree for those that are not quite sure what an Evergree tree is. Don't know if they do that in coaster construction, but its very common in steel erection. Generally placed on the highest piece of steel to go up, which in buiding construction is generally the last major piece of steel installed. They obviously have a ton more steel to go up, so the tradition may no carry thru.

The more I think of it, and the more I observe the rendering and construction photos, the more I realize how MASSIVE this coaster is going to be!

Yup, a tree. An evergreen tree to be more specific (generally), or a "Christmas" tree for those that are not quite sure what an Evergree tree is. Don't know if they do that in coaster construction, but its very common in steel erection. Generally placed on the highest piece of steel to go up, which in buiding construction is generally the last major piece of steel installed. They obviously have a ton more steel to go up, so the tradition may no carry thru.

Interesting...I've heard of topping structures with a flag but not with a tree.

Learn something new everyday (even at my age).

If I remember correctly, they hung a tree above Paul Brown Stadium when the last canopy section was installed. They said it was to ward off the evil spirits. If that is the case I'm not sure that would fit with this ride.

The topping out ceremony is what you are referring to with the evergreen tree. It is tradition of high steel workers, but it is hit or miss with coasters. More of a European tradition that has migrated across the pond.

See TTD (thanks RCDB)

(Manta: courtesy the coastercritic)

Appears as though the crest piece is assembled and being hooked up to Clifford.

I think its being lifted up!!!

edit: Maybe not.

there goes the top most track....yay!

Someone post pics...no webcams on .mil network..

They're not topping the lift just yet, the last piece is still on the ground.

^^ That's a direct link to the webcam, which thedevariouseffect said is blocked.

You need to upload it elsewhere, eg. http://belle.zzxc.net/fun/20130927.Banshee.jpeg

Another benefit to doing this is that people can refer back to it later. The live webcam link will update itself, and people won't see the image you were posting about.

EDIT:

ˇ Yes, that image is rehosted properly, on the tapatalk server.

Does this help?

Edit: Bumblebee crane extended all the way

That's going to be one heck of a first drop from the looks of how low the supports are and how close it is to the top of the lift

That's going to be one heck of a first drop from the looks of how low the supports are and how close it is to the top of the lift

Agreed! It is getting more exciting as we see this thing go up!

I can assure you that the station for Banshee will work. They aren`t going to install a ride as expensive as Banshee if the loading station doesn`t work.

Tell that to Hersheypark concerning Skyrush. I personally haven't experienced it, but from my understanding its station was a nightmare on capacity its opening season (compared to what it could have been), with the one sided load and unload. Last year also included an attempt at rotating bins that apparently didn't work out so well, but apparently have been eliminated?

. I was at Hershey in June. Skyrush's station is a hot mess. I agree. And yes the bins have been replaced with just wooden boxes that don't close or lock so basically everyone is on the honor system

I'm betting combine GK & Raptor's station, looks to be what you're getting...

Also pic did work that Malem posted & the person under him (food coma, not scolling up lols)

But darn, that first drop is going to be very very impressive...and I'm ganna miss every bit of it for awhile Poo

The crest is off the ground!

and up it goes (I think)

Pretty exciting time to be checking in on the webcams at work. She sure does look beautiful.

Another image for the benefit of those reading this thread later: http://belle.zzxc.net/fun/20130927.Banshee2.jpeg

(The final section of lift hill is being lifted into place.)

That is a thing of beauty

Looks great! I guess it's all downhill from here.

Looks great! I guess it's all downhill from here.

Mostly, but expect some twists and turns along the way