Re: Skyrush Official Discussion Thread

by LFCoasterZombie on 2012-01-11, 19:52

Great pictures everyone!

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-12, 10:01

Posted to Hershey's Facebook:

Clifford the big red crane is really getting a work out. This section of the lift hill structure weighs in at 88,000 pounds. The straps that are holding it are made of Kevlar.

by stormrunner on 2012-01-12, 17:11

Looks fantastic. Love your updates, when is the next?

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-12, 17:25

Tomorrow will be the next update! And Saturday and Sunday! 3 days in a row starting tomorrow! Make sure to keep tuned! Very Happy

by hersheycoaster14 on 2012-01-12, 20:43

So the part of the lift hill that's going up and already up. Is that actually the track.

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-12, 20:45

No, the track goes in what they're currently putting up. Smile

by hersheycoaster14 on 2012-01-12, 20:49

Thanks that helps allot. I was so confused. Very Happy

by CHILLERLC1 on 2012-01-13, 10:29

It's not normal. Usually the track goes straight on. This ia a vessel, trough to support the track to be installed on it later.

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-13, 22:19

MIni update from today !

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-14, 02:28

All-American Thrills will have TWO Skyrush construction updates tomorrow!! With a possible TOPPING tomorrow, make sure you keep checking to see what's happening, tomorrow at SKYRUSH!
Thanks! Very Happy

~Brandon, Matt, and Walt.

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-14, 12:45

Walt was there this morning, I am about ready to leave to get an update also! DOUBLE UPDATE TODAY!! Keep tuned! Very Happy

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-14, 15:04

Update is on it's way!! Very Happy

by LFCoasterZombie on 2012-01-14, 16:08

Yey!

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-14, 16:27

NOTE: IGNORE THE DATE ON EACH IMAGE. IT IS WRONG.
ALL these images were taken today, Jan 14th, 2012. Regardless of what each picture says
Thanks! Very Happy

Work being done to the crown piece.

Working on the catwalk supports.

The yellow pieces sticking out is where the catwalk will sit on.

Station.

The temp support is down, lol. Wink

The crown for Skyrush being pieced together!

It's off the ground!

....And it's lowering back down.... Razz

And it will remain here until tomorrow!

Transformers, 1 of 3 in.

The crown of this beast is coming together!

A catwalk support piece in the air, being installed! All the catwalk is assembled in the are where the track is stored. It has yellow railings and silver steps.

NOTE: IGNORE THE DATE ON EACH IMAGE. IT IS WRONG.
ALL these images were taken today, Jan 14th, 2012. Regardless of what each picture says
Thanks! Very Happy

That's it for the afternoon update! Walt's update from this morning will be up later tonight. Thanks!

by stormrunner on 2012-01-14, 17:50

Looks amazing! Can't wait to see what that lift hill looks like a week from now.

by CHILLERLC1 on 2012-01-14, 18:21

It can't be as hard as setting a clock on a VCR or changing a microwave clock to change the date on the camera. SMH

That's going to be a very steep staircase up the lift.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-14, 20:36

I'm glad they were able to start on the catwalk. That will really make the difference in appearence once installed.

by coasteral on 2012-01-15, 12:31

They havent crownd it yet. Maybe sometime next wek Very Happy

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-15, 12:42

Most of us are thinking around the course of this week sometime when the lift will be topped off. By the time of our meet-up this Saturday, there should be no reason that we wouldn't be looking at a full lift hill, especially at how quick they've been working and since they also have the crown pieces over at the construction site ready to go as well.

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-15, 15:29

Sadly, Skyrush construction crews were not working today. Sad

Sad with such beautiful(but cold) weather today.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-16, 10:44

Apparently they are working today:

They are piecing together the crown. Photo courtesy of Kirk Sponaugle.

We'll keep you posted as the coaster continues to go together. More updates from ALT coming throughout this week as well as this Saturday during our Community Weekend meet-up!

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-16, 19:58

Here's is a Sample of today's Events. Please visit us thru our main portal allamericanthrills.com bookmark it today. Future updates will be bosted between both pages .

by CHILLERLC1 on 2012-01-16, 20:19

That's the air bridge and sky plumbing going up. Apparently that brace is going to anchor the crown as it's getting bolted and the first drop piece arrives.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-17, 11:13

Looks like the rain isn't stopping the workers today:

New parts have arrived to the construction site. Photo courtesy of our very own Walter White.

by thom25 on 2012-01-17, 11:51

Thanks for the update Walt. Looks like we have one more straight piece of lift truss, which makes it much easier to visualize on how they're going to complete the lift.

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-17, 17:00

by hersheycoaster14 on 2012-01-17, 17:24

Man this is getting so exciting to see when there going to put that piece up. Very Happy

by hersheycoaster14 on 2012-01-18, 08:59

So i have another question. what is when the site floods during when Skyrush opens. Will it be closed or is there something that will keep the water away.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-18, 10:18

Next straight piece is about to be lifted into place:

Photo courtesy of Kirk Sponaugle

by LFCoasterZombie on 2012-01-18, 14:15

Will there be another full Skyrush update today? Very Happy

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-18, 17:42

by SwissCheese77 on 2012-01-18, 19:27

hersheycoaster14 wrote:So i have another question. what is when the site floods during when Skyrush opens. Will it be closed or is there something that will keep the water away.

The site being drained is only temporary for construction and it will be flooded once it's finished.

by stormrunner on 2012-01-18, 20:37

When will the next update be? Did they add anything onto the lift hill today?

by hersheycoaster14 on 2012-01-19, 07:23

No there was nothing added to the lift yesterday but I will be heading up to the Hershey park area today and will try to get some shots if anything is happening. Very Happy

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-19, 10:46

Courtesy of Walter White. I'm sure he probably has more photos coming but this is what he uploaded to Facebook at the moment.

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-19, 15:11

We'll have a full Skyrush update tonight!
Keep tuned!
Very Happy

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-19, 23:21

Skyrush Update from today !

Well things are moo ving along here in hershey !

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-20, 09:34

Great update as usual! Very Happy

Also remember folks that this Sunday (January 22nd) will be our ZooAmerica Community Weekend meet-up - 11 a.m outside Chocolate World. We'll also be providing plenty of more opportunities for Skyrush updates during the day along with a visit to the zoo and Chocolate World. This is YOUR chance to see the construction of Skyrush in person and be able to discuss about it with some of us as well.

For more info:
http://allamericanthrills.freeforumsblogs.com/t36-zooamerica-s-community-weekend-get-together#331

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-20, 12:55

Getting closer to the top!

Photo provided by Walter White.

We'll have more photos coming, including many from Sunday's meet-up so stay tuned! Smile

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-20, 16:10

Well, here goes todays Batch of pictures. Enjoy!

by thom25 on 2012-01-20, 16:18

WOW - Amazing pictures - Thanks Walt Very Happy

by stormrunner on 2012-01-20, 16:25

Amazing pictures! Did they end up putting that last piece on today?

by HersheyCoasterz4Ever on 2012-01-20, 17:04

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Amazing Shots from outside the fence... To Think, I was only going for a drug screen.

You have to click the links... It didn't upload properly

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-20, 20:20

Nice pics all! Can't wait to see the progress for myself on Sunday!

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-20, 20:28

These were the pics from the prior post from HersheyCoasterz4Ever

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-22, 17:37

Here are pics from today's (1/22) meet-up:

Easily visible from Chocolate World.

The Stengel Dive is easily visible from here.

They're working in the sooperdooperLooper Sandwich Stop. I know this didn't open for both Hersheypark in the Dark and Candylane due to the flood so I'm guessing now is the time to really get the place back up and running for Springtime in the Park.

Won't be too much longer until it's capped off.

If you look closely, there's some kind of red cord/cable draped over Looper's track/structure. I don't know what this is for.

The Whack-A-Mole is still in it's current spot. Also note the "Santa Clause" sign that wasn't removed yet from Candylane.

Skyrush can be seen from ZooAmerica's entrance.

This piece should be crowned to the lift any day now.

Great Bear, Comet, Skyrush and sooperdooperLooper all in one photo.

Great Bear, Skyrush, Comet and Storm Runner all in one photo.

Working on rebuilding the decorative edge of the creek.

The lift hill can easily be seen from Tudor Square.

Looking through the gates into Rhineland, you can spot the lift hill through the trees. Unfortunately, this view will be blocked when the trees begin to bloom.

See you in two weeks for our "Chocolate-Covered February Meet-up" on February 5th, 2012!

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-22, 18:00

Thank you VERY much Matt! Very Happy

by thom25 on 2012-01-22, 20:35

Our favorite construction worker has just posted a 3 minute behind the scene video of the construction site. What's amazing with this video is Griz, our favorite Contruction worker takes us on a walk down the new Sunkin Garden path currently under construction. Talk about head choppers with the ride as you walk through and under Skyrush.