Port Aventura |"Shambhala"| B&M Hyper
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oriolat2
Giga Poster
Re: "Shambhala", B&M Hyper, Port Aventura 2012
According to zyucoaster2012, from PA-Community, who works at the park, 80% of the footers are done and we should start seeing vertical construction on Wednesday. I don't think we are going to have photos of supports until Saturday 19th since the park is only open on weekends.
For those going to PA, Khan is closing on November 20th. So, get your last rides of the season and admire the park's skyline as it was for more than 15 years....
According to zyucoaster2012, from PA-Community, who works at the park, 80% of the footers are done and we should start seeing vertical construction on Wednesday. I don't think we are going to have photos of supports until Saturday 19th since the park is only open on weekends.
For those going to PA, Khan is closing on November 20th. So, get your last rides of the season and admire the park's skyline as it was for more than 15 years....
oriolat2
Giga Poster
Re: "Shambhala", B&M Hyper, Port Aventura 2012
Since the assembly of The Swarm has finished, RCS GmbH, the construction crew, has moved to PortAventura to start with Shambhala. Vertical construction should start very soon.
So far, in 2011 these people have put together Parc Asterix' new inverted coaster, Thorpe's winged coaster and now PA's hypercoaster. Sure they know how to build rides fast!
Since the assembly of The Swarm has finished, RCS GmbH, the construction crew, has moved to PortAventura to start with Shambhala. Vertical construction should start very soon.
So far, in 2011 these people have put together Parc Asterix' new inverted coaster, Thorpe's winged coaster and now PA's hypercoaster. Sure they know how to build rides fast!
Re: "Shambhala", B&M Hyper, Port Aventura 2012
I would assume RCS GmbH would have more than one team. A quote from they website - http://www.rcsgmbh.eu/en.html.
RCS GmbH on RCDB > http://www.rcdb.com/r.htm?order=-10&ot=2&co=9220&page=1
I would assume RCS GmbH would have more than one team. A quote from they website - http://www.rcsgmbh.eu/en.html.
Bentleya said:
RCS GmbH on RCDB > http://www.rcdb.com/r.htm?order=-10&ot=2&co=9220&page=1
Nic
Strata Poster
Re: "Shambhala", B&M Hyper, Port Aventura 2012
This is exactly how I feel, and has been since I first heard the rumours about this and its positioning. I am excited that they're getting a new ride (and a B&M at that!), but couldn't they have put it somewhere else? Khan is such an iconic shape on the skyline, both in the park and the surrounding area (you can clearly see it from Tarragona - and probably even further afield than that). Khan's silhouette on the horizon has become the park's signature, and it seems really daft to mess with that.oriolat2 said:Not only Khan is completely dwarfed, but it seems non-existant unless you pay attention to it. I really think it's sad to see such a good coaster visually smashed by a steel monster like Shambhala. Don't get me wrong; PA is stepping in the right direction adding a much needed and supposedly good ride to their line-up but, seriously, next to Khan?
Inverse
Hyper Poster
Re: "Shambhala", B&M Hyper, Port Aventura 2012
I've got to hand it to the Spanish coaster communities, their on-ride photography skills are great. They should get an award or something for dedication to the art.
I can see where Nic, and others, are coming from. But just think that this will be a bigger, more dramatic, skyline that we'll come to love pretty quickly!
I've got to hand it to the Spanish coaster communities, their on-ride photography skills are great. They should get an award or something for dedication to the art.
I can see where Nic, and others, are coming from. But just think that this will be a bigger, more dramatic, skyline that we'll come to love pretty quickly!
tucoaster
Roller Poster
Re: "Shambhala", B&M Hyper, Port Aventura 2012
New photos from last weekend
Port Aventura is opening only friday and saturday, so we have to expect new photos only on weekends
About the theming, there are some rumors that point that the station and cues will be a camp / something like that, related with himalaya.
The track will have some theming also. There are some rumours about a small mountain, and rocks on the floor.
New photos from last weekend
Port Aventura is opening only friday and saturday, so we have to expect new photos only on weekends
About the theming, there are some rumors that point that the station and cues will be a camp / something like that, related with himalaya.
The track will have some theming also. There are some rumours about a small mountain, and rocks on the floor.
oriolat2
Giga Poster
Re: "Shambhala", B&M Hyper, Port Aventura 2012
More photos:
http://www.pa-community.com/p/port_aven ... 012/fotos/
Even if they show a bit of groundwork, we can see a crane installed next to Khan and some shipping containers (supports anyone?).
Khan will not be operating until next season.
More photos:
http://www.pa-community.com/p/port_aven ... 012/fotos/
Even if they show a bit of groundwork, we can see a crane installed next to Khan and some shipping containers (supports anyone?).
Khan will not be operating until next season.
oriolat2
Giga Poster
Re: "Shambhala", B&M Hyper, Port Aventura 2012
Vertical construction has officially started. Jivo, from Bloggercoaster.com, has been next to the construction site and has spotted different track pieces and supports. Plus there were many cranes and people everywhere.
Pics (red arrows are pointing at supports and track):
Source: Bloggercoaster.com
I know the pics might not be the best but bear in mind that the park is closed and it is extremely difficult to have quality pictures. I am sure next weekend we will have a bunch of better photos.
BTW, Khan is getting a paint job. So far, there are people inspecting the track and after that it will be painted.
Vertical construction has officially started. Jivo, from Bloggercoaster.com, has been next to the construction site and has spotted different track pieces and supports. Plus there were many cranes and people everywhere.
Pics (red arrows are pointing at supports and track):
Source: Bloggercoaster.com
I know the pics might not be the best but bear in mind that the park is closed and it is extremely difficult to have quality pictures. I am sure next weekend we will have a bunch of better photos.
BTW, Khan is getting a paint job. So far, there are people inspecting the track and after that it will be painted.
michaellll
Mega Poster
Re: "Shambhala", B&M Hyper, Port Aventura 2012
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I'm in love <3 Or at least I think I am.
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I'm in love <3 Or at least I think I am.