Supercoasters on NGC

Hey ben. How is the download going?

My copy of the show rocks. Until someone clarifies whether or not I'd be breaking copyright laws, i'm keeping it to myself.

I would say it would be. NGC doesn't just make shows for people to tape and distribute.
*** Edited 5/30/2006 11:49:41 PM UTC by Gomez***

The only thing im puting up is what i have. Im not up loading my 6 gig copy!! (without comercials) But ben, I think as long as you dont put the whole show its fine. But they want to have sales ( you can purchase the show on their website like discovery chanel)

Eww, I had to use Internet Explorer to see the clip. I don't really see anywhere that would point to the layout in that clip being the layout for 2007, but maybe that's just me.

Ralph Wiggum said:
Eww, I had to use Internet Explorer to see the clip. I don't really see anywhere that would point to the layout in that clip being the layout for 2007, but maybe that's just me.

Honestly I didnt either, but people wanted to look and I wasnt busy!! :)

and for the internet explorer if you have firefox you can download the plugin for windows media. just search it on google.com *** Edited 5/31/2006 12:29:46 AM UTC by cedarpoint24/7***

If they're selling it, then you guys can purchase copies.

They wont sell if for about 6 months but they will.

Hmmm... how the rumor got started that the layout on the computer could be CP's... I have no idea....

It will be a long 6 months. :)

Anyone is welcome to come watch it over at my house.. if they bring food and large sums of cash.
*** Edited 5/31/2006 1:22:18 AM UTC by bholcomb***

After watching it, I'm kind of hoping CP builds another ride like "X". A 4th demensional (taller and longer of course), would be great.

But after seeing the tracks at breakers express, it appears that it's another Intamin. Oh well.

Inquisitive thinking! ;)

That DIY roller coaster was absolutely hysterical. When he went through the loop the whole coaster moved and bended! I found it pretty wierd for them to say Son of Beast is often closed. The only time I've seen it closed in a couple years is the re-tracking and for weather.

(I typed this after Josh M.'s post)
*** Edited 5/31/2006 1:28:18 AM UTC by CP Tay Tay***

Was the home crafted Roller Coaster the one here in Indiana? Where it drops off his roof and through the loop? The Blue Flash is the name of it...

Id like to ride it someday, just to get the unique credit...

And if you want to see a homemade wood coaster... Check this one out...

http://jeremyreid.com/

*** Edited 5/31/2006 1:52:03 AM UTC by Josh M.***

Check out this link for pictures and a movie of Blue Flash, plus some pictures of the new backyard coaster he is building:

http://www.negative-g.com/BlueFlash/John-Ivers-Index.htm *** Edited 5/31/2006 1:48:49 AM UTC by Coasterfan***

Just a real quick question...

Is there any reason why a aircraft carrier launch could not be applied to TTD ?

Because TTD is not an aircraft carrier? ;)

MrScott

No in all honesty why could they not applie the same principles to TTD ?? Is there a mechanical reason or would it be too much force to the train ?

I would think that the cost of taking out the current launch system and replacing it with an aircraft carrier launch would cost some serious $$$. Also I couldn't imagine the G-forces. On the show they were launching that test sled like it was a Matchbox car.

OK we need to take a step back and think about how an aircraft carrier launches an airplane off the deck.

It uses steam.

The answer is no.

It's no because it's not cost effective. It would cost a ridiculous amount more money to run a steam generating turbine than it does to send it off at 120 mph using hydraulics. The reason they can't use hydraulics on an aircraft carrier is because an airplane weighs a little more than one of the trains on dragster. *** Edited 6/6/2006 1:54:56 AM UTC by Loopy***

Not to mention the steam on the aircraft carrier is produced by the nuclear reactor it has on board. Probably not the easiest thing for CP to get a permit for...