Recent content by MLDesigns

The floors on the side of the train simply pivot downward, in under 1 second. It's the sliding floor & swinging gate in front of the train that's the problem, it's 7-8 seconds from the time the floors start moving until the train moves. Anyway- this thing looks incredible. Pacing looks...

Yep, there's quite a few as it rises up into the big hill. Nope, as far as I can tell, there are none on the downhill side of the big hill, and the rest of the layout is free-coasting off a 500+ft drop (until the hill that travels over the park entrance path, at the very end of the ride). I...

Yes, it has trims over the cliff drop (to create that (literal) cliffhanger effect), then it launches downhill to hit 155mph and claim the speed record, then it immediately needs to trim off some of that speed. Same idea as Formula Rossa, it doesn't NEED to go that fast. Anyway, I wouldn't be...

Yep, that's shown at the 2:11 mark here: https://youtu.be/mKI7uwRpbpQ?si=j3RQyaDW0UYN9jn7&t=131 Then jump to 1:20 for the full up-and-over. Nothing short of insane.

IF this layout is the layout of the alleged standup (/"surf") coaster, I think you may have nailed it here🤣 Seems like a simple layout that has a few Jinma traits, I could absolutely seeing this be that:

Purely a guess: I would imagine something important (ex. something on the trains) was recalled and an immediate shutdown of all installs of that "Seaworld-style" train was issued. Hagrid/Zokkon use completely different trains, so it tracks that those remain unaffected. I believe something...

As expected, Mack Rides hardware is on-site! Source

Wasn't really an option in this case, as the ride was already fabricated in this configuration. I'm sure they could have ordered a custom layout if they really wanted it, but that would have probably forced the project years down the line due to Vekoma's (allegedly notorious multi-year long)...

Yeah, that coaster lineup is a pretty disappointing. It's not that even an issue IMO that they're all stock models. That alleged Ghostrider would be ideal, but even something even half that thrilling should have been built here.

If it makes you feel better, paint or incomplete theming is definitely not the reason- apparently the entire motor and lift cable drum are missing at the moment, per someone who rode Racer 75 and saw the site. With that large of a maintenance issue, they clearly knew it wouldn't be ready for...

Obviously haven't done it myself, but I don't see the strength of the launch being much to complain over. It doesn't even look weak. Interesting that they're planning (by your word) to beef that up though. The spinning, or lack thereof, is pretty hilarious though. These "spin fins" mounted to...

Stryker is capable of launches and longer trains (I think they can go up to 6 rows?), I think that's effectively the main difference (aside from possible hardware changes). Unless Mack discontinued the BigDipper, the fact Helios is a Stryker is indeed confusing. But ultimately doesn't really...

Yeah, this RCDB SBNO status is pretty obviously related to the death. It will likely stay closed until fully investigated... I just really hope it's not a permanent closure. It's far from the same situation, but they removed Dodonpa for less... can't say I'm not worried about it.

The black rectangle building is surely the maintenance bay. It would already be line with the transfer table that moves the train from the alleged station loop to the main circuit, so attached to that is the easiest place to put it. Interesting station concept if true! I'm not familiar with the...

I saw another photo of the other train, it is the normal forward-facing configuration. Not sure if they've bought 2 or 3 trains, but not all will have a backwards row.