Looks like Local 12 wanted to be @sixohdieselrage

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157452589336992&id=100764596991

 

 

I'm legit about to post pictures that park management doesn't want let out in spite of this. Kentucky Kingdom definitely has better media relations. They at least invite the right people. 

3 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

Looks like Local 12 wanted to be @sixohdieselrage

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157452589336992&id=100764596991

 

 

That’s a drone, not a plane. 

The thing of note is that it’s clear that they have a piece of support ready for another section of the lift hill. Hopefully that will go up by this weekend!

^^ That video quality is terrible. Unless my work computer isn't playing it right. @sixohdieselrage is much better then that armature crap. haha

22 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

Here's another nice article. It's got some great information from Jeff Gramke himself! 

https://www.wvxu.org/post/your-first-behind-scenes-look-kings-islands-orion-giga-coaster#stream/0

Three cranes are mentioned in the article, does this mean two more cranes are coming?

1 minute ago, TheFloppyDisc said:

Three cranes are mentioned in the article, does this mean two more cranes are coming?

Yes I would say it is likely.

2 minutes ago, Maverick44 said:

^^ That video quality is terrible. Unless my work computer isn't playing it right. @sixohdieselrage is much better then that armature crap. haha

The quality is horrible for me too.

2 minutes ago, Kodistict said:

The quality is horrible for me too.

same here, but i went on their actual website and you could change the video quality and it made it a little bit better

20 minutes ago, sixohdieselrage said:

I'm legit about to post pictures that park management doesn't want let out in spite of this. Kentucky Kingdom definitely has better media relations. They at least invite the right people. 

Now I want to see these pictures! LOL!

The big boy crane is parked out there now on the wood area. 

2 minutes ago, lifetimecoaster said:

The big boy crane is parked out there now on the wood area. 

Lol welcome to the party! he has been there for a few hours now lol

Just now, Maverick44 said:

Lol welcome to the party! he has been there for a few hours now lol

 Well crap. I guess I'm behind the times!! There also appears to be the next piece of the drop side being moved over to where it's going to live, which is odd, it seems late in the day to still be throwing around track pieces. 

Seriously Kings Island.... You want to show off your new shiney toy. But you chose the worst people to invite. At least have a couple enthusiasts to go along. I mean, what does it say to have people(the media) broadcasting stuff that isnt accurate/credible? For example, who cant tell the difference between a maintenance shed (shush, you nitpickers. Lol) and a station? I could go on and on, but this isnt the right thread. 

I would love to be invited and have it shared by Coaster Conquest. That way you can also share to enthusiasts as well as the GP.  @sixohdieselrage I feel ya man!

Edited October 7, 20196 yr by Maverick44

It looks like two drop spine pieces are being assembled, could we possibly be seeing those pieces being installed tomorrow or the next day?

2 minutes ago, Kodistict said:

It looks like two drop spine pieces are being assembled, could we possibly be seeing those pieces being installed tomorrow or the next day?

I am thinking they are putting together all the sections they can so they only need to use Zeus a couple of days. I could see T-Bone and Cleo putting section together while Zeus puts them in place so they can work quickly. So Zeus isn't there more then a few days.

Just now, Maverick44 said:

I am thinking they are putting together all the sections they can so they only need to use Zeus a couple of days. I could see T-Bone and Cleo putting section together while Zeus puts them in place so they can work quickly. So Zeus isn't there more then a few days.

Hold on, did I miss something? Whose Zeus? Are you referring to the white crane in the parking lot?

4 minutes ago, Kodistict said:

Hold on, did I miss something? Whose Zeus? Are you referring to the white crane in the parking lot?

Yeah Zeus will be the big guy crane now on the wood crane pad. We don't have Clifford here for Orion. Unless he comes later.

3 minutes ago, Maverick44 said:

Yeah Zeus will be the big guy crane now on the wood crane pad. We don't have Clifford here for Orion. Unless he comes later.

Oh, it looks like you edited your post from earlier to say Zeus, I think the old name you gave it had something to do with the name Clifford.

Just now, Kodistict said:

Oh, it looks like you edited your post from earlier to say Zeus, I think the old name you gave it had something to do with the name Clifford.

Yeah I just wanted to get rid of that so no one got confused but looks like I just made it worse lol haha Zeus it is! lol

2 minutes ago, Maverick44 said:

Yeah I just wanted to get rid of that so no one got confused but looks like I just made it worse lol haha Zeus it is! lol

I'm personally a fan of the name Zeus, it fits well that this crane will be the god of the sky! I see what you did there.

4 minutes ago, Maverick44 said:

Yeah I just wanted to get rid of that so no one got confused but looks like I just made it worse lol haha Zeus it is! lol

So it’s Zeus, not Ronald, right?

2 minutes ago, Beast Night Rider said:

So it’s Zeus, not Ronald, right?

Correct.

2 minutes ago, Beast Night Rider said:

So it’s Zeus, not Ronald, right?

That's right, Someone said Ronald was their Boss's name and didn't want him associated with Orion hahaha It is Zeus!

That drone video from WKRC was awesome! 

They’re working late today.  The crane’s still going. 

7 minutes ago, LovinMeSomeBanshee said:

They’re working late today.  The crane’s still going. 

It's probably just to assemble Zeus, they want to get him in the air as soon as possible!

Here is John Matarese's news story:

 

Really surprised they let John walk around with his hardhat on backwards, they aren't certified by OSHA to be worn backwards.

There’s something about that Matarese guy that rubs me the wrong way.  Well, several things actually.  I don’t trust him.