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Secret Weapon 7 Discussion
CrazyTowers
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I can definitely visualize the ride easier now! (Don't ask how, that's just the way my mind works!)
I wonder if they'll dig up any dinosaurs from 1983.
(My dad says he feels old now as he was in the park as a teenager when the Black hole was Being built, or something like that.)
Any way, I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing track near/on the site at some point.
I wonder if they'll dig up any dinosaurs from 1983.
(My dad says he feels old now as he was in the park as a teenager when the Black hole was Being built, or something like that.)
Any way, I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing track near/on the site at some point.
delta79
TS Member
Sam said:
It may be due to me having experience of works sites, but i was thinking the opposite. That material and site management was very good. Stuff needs to be stored, and most site do it around the site if space is limited. The materials are stored in neat blocks, the site is clear of spoil and waste.
This is probably not relevant but 1) how do rebars work? Surely the concrete when poured in would just, well, fall out and 2) how the hell do those builders know exactly where to dig etc. I know there are plans measured inch perfect but when they are digging something how do they know how far they have dug and which lines to follow, surely there are errors?
BigDave
TS Member
They, like most builders, will have extremely detailed plans for the job they need to do. They do multiple measurements and they get it right 99.9% of the time. Thats not to say errors don't occur!
As for rebars, they strengthen the concrete. They still need to put wooden boxes around them to keep the wet concrete in as you said, but they remove the wood when the concrete is dry leaving just the rebar and concrete structure.
As for rebars, they strengthen the concrete. They still need to put wooden boxes around them to keep the wet concrete in as you said, but they remove the wood when the concrete is dry leaving just the rebar and concrete structure.
Ian
TS Team
Measuring out where they dig is an extremly delicate and precise task on any construction project. The construction teams are provided with highly detailed plans, precise to the millimetre. On a lot of sites these days they use laser alignment and other such tools to pick out the precise points. They will then mark these and begin digging and piling for foundations.
Rebar is used in most large concrete products. It isn't used to cast the cement or anything like that, but instead strengthens the solid cement, hence its name Reinforcing Bar. Normally, builders will dig a hole, they will then place rebar inside the hole, in the middle. They will then pour the cement into the hole and cover the rebar. It's then left to set inside the cement.
You can see it here. Eventually that hole will probably all be filled with cement, and the rebar left inside it. Welding it into boxes and cubes is a useful way to save time when adding rebar, as they can just drop on large piece in and fill. Alternativly they can layer the rebar in sheets while they pour like so:
But this takes much longer as it means they have to cut the bar, pour a bit of cement, place a sheet in, pour some more, place a sheet, pour a bit, you get the idea
Rebar is used in most large concrete products. It isn't used to cast the cement or anything like that, but instead strengthens the solid cement, hence its name Reinforcing Bar. Normally, builders will dig a hole, they will then place rebar inside the hole, in the middle. They will then pour the cement into the hole and cover the rebar. It's then left to set inside the cement.
You can see it here. Eventually that hole will probably all be filled with cement, and the rebar left inside it. Welding it into boxes and cubes is a useful way to save time when adding rebar, as they can just drop on large piece in and fill. Alternativly they can layer the rebar in sheets while they pour like so:
But this takes much longer as it means they have to cut the bar, pour a bit of cement, place a sheet in, pour some more, place a sheet, pour a bit, you get the idea
stretchy
TS Member
Some snaps from today
Hole is a tad deeper
View up at the supports taken from the lower gate
Zoom out of that shot
View up to the top areal
Closeup of the hole linings
The above pictures were taken from the gate and this area here, which has now been fenced off due to a kid getting his foot stuck between the fence and one of the boulders (so I am informed)
Taken from the coke station you can see the area at the back of the site that has been cleared for the cabling to the sub station and the new cables across it.
Water is running down the side of the hole from the sub station area. Obviously they weren't content with the previous method of filling the hole with water
Overview from the top with the metalwork you have all seen
mounds of pebbles have been delivered as well as the metal work
Hole is a tad deeper
View up at the supports taken from the lower gate
Zoom out of that shot
View up to the top areal
Closeup of the hole linings
The above pictures were taken from the gate and this area here, which has now been fenced off due to a kid getting his foot stuck between the fence and one of the boulders (so I am informed)
Taken from the coke station you can see the area at the back of the site that has been cleared for the cabling to the sub station and the new cables across it.
Water is running down the side of the hole from the sub station area. Obviously they weren't content with the previous method of filling the hole with water
Overview from the top with the metalwork you have all seen
mounds of pebbles have been delivered as well as the metal work
Dave
TS Founding Member
Interestingly some friends (members on this very forum) are at plopsaland today and have ridden the Gerstlaeur coaster Anubis. I respect their opinions and they seem to be reviewing it very highly. Gerst seem to have a bad rep in this country because of Saw and i know there has been worry since it was announced SW7 was a Gerst but i think it's promising this and many other of their coasters get good reviews.
AstroDan
TS Team
Dave said:
Those of us that went to Hansa-Park last year, and those of us that have been to Oakwood have also been saying that Novgorod and Speed are equally great coasters. In Europe, there are many great coasters from them - including their Bobsled model.
Lynet is meant to be good, too.
There is nothing wrong with Gerstlauer coasters for the most part. Saw has a bad join at the bottom of the first drop, and the ride just seems to be very jerky compared to others.
Tim
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Their bobsled is better than just about any other type of ride like it. I'm working on a review of the Tripsdrill's one now but just go and read the report on Roller Coaster Philosophy if you want to know why (would link but on my tablet).
But as I've said before I'm not the biggest fan of trains with only 1 or 2 carts so I'm slightly uncertain how I'll rank this to the likes of the other SWs.
But as I've said before I'm not the biggest fan of trains with only 1 or 2 carts so I'm slightly uncertain how I'll rank this to the likes of the other SWs.
AstroDan
TS Team
Tim said:
Thing is, the SW's are so diverse... in terms of my "coaster rankings", only one of them is really high up - that's Nemesis. Oblivion is good at its job. Air I find just a little too plain, lacking the theming to make it into anything truly remarkable, and Th13teen is again, good at being a family ride with something special, but not good at being a true SW.
Speaking of the Bobsleds, Heisse Fahrt was a good little coaster - although it seemed to need to warm up to really deliver. Van Helsing's Factory on the other hand was a great little ride, with super theming too!
Tim
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Sorry I abbreviated too much because I was on my tablet. I didn't really mean SW, more that I'm just not as keen on rides with really small trains and haven't found one yet that's truly "World Class". Gerstlauer have certainly made some great rides but as much praise as I wanted to give G'sengte Sau I had to admit that as a Bobsled there was only so much enjoyment I could get from it. I believe the same applies for Euro-Fighters but as I've only ridden one I can't say for sure.
