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Really? Huh. Interesting. Can you explain why they had such a huge pit dug?
Earthquakes would be my thought.
Really? Huh. Interesting. Can you explain why they had such a huge pit dug?
Really? Huh. Interesting. Can you explain why they had such a huge pit dug?
Don't confuse pictures from one site with the other. Look back and show me the picture of them digging a huge hole where SS44 stood.
Hey, you that hydraulic elevator lift cylinder we talked about earlier (for the restaurant). It looks like a different system may be used. This is a counter balance lift system.[/IMG]
The hole was already there if I remember correctly.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/82436014@N02/7553377442/http://www.flickr.com/photos/82436014@N02/7553376342/
New to the forums here. I work at Universal and frequent the parks as a guest. Thought Id post some pics of the construction site. I'll post updates anytime I can. I don't have any connections, or leads though. I'm as interested in the rumors as everyone else though. Hoping for Kong, though it looks like Transformers.
You cheeky bastard. I have been looking for that. Very similar to the Poseidon room lift system; counterweights. Those are actual pictures from a theme park on the west coast; drawings too?
Correct, both are from a recently opened attraction on the west coast.
I was looking at the sketch again and noticed something of interest. It appears that there is a wavy line near the top of the counterweight. This would usually indicate liquid level. So, and I know this is a stretch. If the counterweight uses liquid to balance the weight of the RV and the weight of the RV changes with occupancy. It is possible that the RV is weighed at the loading station and the volume of liquid is adjusted to properly counter balance said RV. This would greatly cut down on the amount of force needed to lift/lower the RV. And as an added bonus the vertical movement would be smoother than without a dynamic system.
It is possible that the RV is weighed at the loading station and the volume of liquid is adjusted to properly counter balance said RV. This would greatly cut down on the amount of force needed to lift/lower the RV. And as an added bonus the vertical movement would be smoother than without a dynamic system.
At what point in the Hollywood ride is the car physically lifted? I can't tell on any of the videos.
At what point in the Hollywood ride is the car physically lifted? I can't tell on any of the videos.
You cheeky bastard. I have been looking for that. Very similar to the Poseidon room lift system; counterweights. Those are actual pictures from a theme park on the west coast; drawings too?
They have been digging maybe 3-5' holes on the SS44 site. Nothing deeper.
I thought you were asking about the Hollywood version? I remember they tore down a building, but I seem to remember it already being sub grade once that occurred with no digging required.
You know what they dug and what they didn't dig? I wasn't there, but I doubt there was a 30' hole beneath the soundstages floor in hollywood. On the other hand, if it was an Ester Williams soundstage... who knows.