Falcon's Fury

[bobwadd]

^ From the information I'm receiving you may very well be correct.

 

[Hatetofly]

BGT is gonna try to get this bad boy open as early in Spring as possible IMO.

 

[highkite]

http://www.tampabay.com/features/travel/attractions/noise-from-falcons-fury-at-busch-gardens-ires-neighbor/2151600I read this a couple week's ago in the print edition, sorry for just now posting the link (just switched jobs). A pretty cool article about a man who lives nearby and has worked on BGT projects in the past. He's quite upset to say the least. Good read though , Highkite.

 

[knokout1]

I don't understand how he hears it, by the time I'm getting ready to leave BGT property I can't hear it anymore, and what was the loudest part now seems to be over as far as I can tell.

 

[Hatetofly]

Just one of those people who is unhappy. I mean personally I think he should be more concerned with the community as a whole and it's deterioration over the last 20 years. Then again maybe that's why he is pissed off and is hoping to gain steam through media channels. Maybe it's an attempt to get a settlement or even better buyout offer from the park to get the hell out of there lol

 

[UK-Trigg]

Just one of those people who is unhappy. I mean personally I think he should be more concerned with the community as a whole and it's deterioration over the last 20 years. Then again maybe that's why he is pissed off and is hoping to gain steam through media channels. Maybe it's an attempt to get a settlement or even better buyout offer from the park to get the hell out of there lol

Tampa's version of the Ropers :rofl:

 

[bobwadd]

^ I was going to post the article earlier this week but I did not think it was worthy :doh:

You can't make everyone happy :shrug:

 

[bobwadd]

Weather permitting I'll have an update tomorrow.

Weather didn't cooperate today. We'll try again tomorrow.

 

[maxairmike]

Tampa's version of the Ropers :rofl:

I almost posted exactly this response last night.

 

[bobwadd]

It appears they are ready to move the base section into the park. Not sure if they are going to move it tonight.

From what I understand they may use the heavy-lift mobile crane that is already onsite to position the base section. They would then proceed to grout between the base section and the existing foundation. The next step would be the assembly of the main crane. Once that is completed they would proceed to assemble the main column.

 

[bobwadd]

Crane is being assembled as I type this.

Update tonight :thumbs:

 

[UK-Trigg]

The weather was better today then? Look forward to your update Bob.

 

[Teebin]

My pal Sandhill Crane was out late last night with his go pro.

Thanks Sandhill Crane! :wave:

 

[bobwadd]

The weather was better today then?

Yes it is :thumbs:

Might get home really late tonight :shifty:

My pal Sandhill Crane was out late last night with his go pro.

Thanks Sandhill Crane! :wave:

:thumbs: :wave:

By daylight tomorrow the bottom of that hole should have company.

 

[bobwadd]

Update from today.

We'll start with the storage yard. I shot more close-ups today to show more details.

Enjoy . . .

 

[Hatetofly]

Ahhhhhh gotta love the Sandhill Crane :wave:

 

[bobwadd]

Introducing the Grove GMK7550 Mobile Telescopic All Terrain Crane by Manitowoc

Below is the "Working Range" chart for the setup they will have to use. They will more than likely use either 180.5' or the 200.1' luffing jib configuration.

Currently the crane is erected on site with no jib.

 

[Teebin]

^ what a sexy piece of machinery...

 

[bobwadd]

^ Yes it is :drool:
Crane porn at it's best

More photos are coming soon :thumbs:

 

[bobwadd]

Some shots from the construction site . . .

Note the anemometer on top of the boom

Base module in employee lot on access road behind Timbuktu