New Mantis Paint Job?

I guess they wouldn't announce that Mantis is getting a new paint job since they didn't do it with Raptor, but as far as everyone knows, is it still planned?  I sure hope so - a new paint job would be a great way to help people get over the long lines of this year, nonetheless it's a thing that Mantis (especially the rails) is in desperate need of.  If everything goes as planned and Mantis is painted this offseason, it will be Magnum next year, right?
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Break the scream barrier in 2002!
Wicked twists: 0
VertiGo flights: 4
MF thrills: 30

Seems logical to do Mantis this year then Magnum next.

Mantis is in need of a paint job bad!!!

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~Greg
Force Laps: 424
VertiGo Shots: 32
6/11/01: Gemini 100

and then... maybe... iron dragon... then... maybe... RETRACK MEAN STREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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"There are some days when we don't let the line move at all- we call those workdays."

Mean Streak does get retracked.  That is not the problem with it.

o... what is it besides trim brakes and totally lame drops!?
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"There are some days when we don't let the line move at all- we call those workdays."

If there were no trim, it would tear itself apart due to a poorly designed ride. However, with more articulate trains, it would be a much more enjoyable ride. There would be no need for trims with new trains...

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MF count: 23

o0O0o... like the ones on Roar and Lightning Racer? That would be kewl... and with an Intamin cable lift to provide airtime for those in the back (Roar)!!!!!

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"You look like s***, what's your problem b****? your legs feel like sandpaper...

When will you people get it through your head. MS is re-tracked pretty much every year and parts are re-tracked during the actuall season.

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One of us.. One of us..
"MIKE WAZOWSKI!!!!"
"Call me mint jelly, because I'm on the lamb.."
June 11th, 2001 - Gemini 100

They can always paint Magnum before Mantis.
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DanielHaverlock
Magnum Count: 2166
www.spiritofthepoint.com

Magnum hasn't ever been painted, has it?  If not, then why has it lasted for 12 years without painting but Mantis can only last 5?

-another example-

What about Iron Dragon? If it's never been painted, then that means 15 years without paint, but Raptor lasted 6?

Is it color? If so, then why would Wicked Twister be yellow?  Or is it the type of paint that Arrow uses?

So many questions!!.....a little help?

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...That was Schwabinchen' awesome!!

Paul

I'm pretty sure that the reason that Raptor and Mantis are the first to be painted is because back when they were built, B&M didn't paint their rails, and in a short time, they have rusted a lot.  Raptor was first because when it rained, the rain would mix with the rust and drip down rusty water on the trains and the people riding.  Notice that now Raptor's rails are painted (as are all the new B&Ms).  Arrow, on the other hand, did paint their rails (Magnum, Iron Dragon, etc.), and that is why they are not as urgent.

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Break the scream barrier in 2002!
Wicked twists: 0
VertiGo flights: 4
MF thrills: 30

Type of paint probably. Even with the "dripping rust" issue.. Notice how bad the paint has faded on Mantis (and did on Raptor) in a short amount of time.

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One of us.. One of us..
"MIKE WAZOWSKI!!!!"
"Call me mint jelly, because I'm on the lamb.."
June 11th, 2001 - Gemini 100

Yeahm B&M's red has faded terribly in just 5 years, but Iron Dragon's has lasted over 14 now. It's got to be the type of paint or the amount of layers...maybe Arrow puts more coats on...

I can't wait for the new paint on Mantis.  I did think that the old colors did fade in kind of a cool way though. I've always enjoyed the fact that all trains(2 OR 3, but that's another thread, lol)  were the same color as well.

hahaha, I you guys still argue about meanstreak, hahah!
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Feel the Force!

If Magnum gets a paint job we'll finally know for sure about what color it is.
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A lap bar is all you need!
Coaster Point ~ http://www.expage.com/coasterpoint

Yeah, a dark orange. :)

Candy apple Red ;)

**shakes head**

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MF count: 23

*sigh*

We've managed to argue two long debated issues in the same thread...  MS and Magnum's color... what's next?  Whether S:TE is a coaster? ;)

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