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According to Skyview's FB page, the ferris wheel is going up on Friday.
That's scary. For some reason, I want it to take longer to assemble. I'm sure it's just a matter of plugging pieces together, but if this is supposed to be 'permanent', something about one-day assembly just doesn't come off right.
(I know that does not mean it will be ride-ready on Friday, but still...)
That's scary. For some reason, I want it to take longer to assemble. I'm sure it's just a matter of plugging pieces together, but if this is supposed to be 'permanent', something about one-day assembly just doesn't come off right.
(I know that does not mean it will be ride-ready on Friday, but still...)
I'm surprised by how fast this process has been, too. Hopefully there will be a thorough testing and inspection process before it opens.
Newest report is that it's going to take all week get this thing put together, and they hope to be openfor business next weekend.
I was walking by when Morse Diggs was doing his report, but the camera panned up at the Tabernacle right when I was about to enter the frame. So, I didn't get to be in the scene, but some jackass flipping the bird at the camera did.
From my office it looks as though it's going to be surprisingly small (more like a "county fair" type wheel than a permanent attraction). I am looking at it from above though, so maybe it's my perspective. 1/4 of the circular frame is in tact.
I'm surprised by how fast this process has been, too. Hopefully there will be a thorough testing and inspection process before it opens.
How often to roaming fairs spring up in mall parking lots seemingly overnight, with large ferris wheels...?
This ferris wheel project may seem like it's moving "so fast," but considering that other ferris wheels go up with fairs much faster, I think I would feel a lot safer with this one know they are actually taking their time building it safely and right.
Granted, those fair ferris wheels are no where near as large, nor are they known for being safe, I'm just saying based off of how fast they go up, I'm willing to be building a ferris wheel in general, no matter the size, is no quite a long process (in the world of construction).
Those 2 500ft+ ferris wheels that are both being built in Las Vegas right now DO seem like they are taking a LONG time to build for a ferris wheel though. Not sure that the problem is there, cause it doesn't even look like steady work is happening on them.
From my office it looks as though it's going to be surprisingly small (more like a "county fair" type wheel than a permanent attraction). I am looking at it from above though, so maybe it's my perspective. 1/4 of the circular frame is in tact.
Only the Texas Star in Dallas will be taller. The Original in Chicago no longer exist.
The Differences that I see in the Atlanta wheel and the Seattle wheel are:
The Seattle wheel is roughly $1 cheaper
The Seattle wheel is set against a more dramatic setting allowing it to appear taller. With Skyview where it is, looking out of the Tabernacle side at buildings comparable in height is going to be lack-luster.
I think Skyview could have and should have been placed at a more dramatic setting for the wheel to appear taller. Somewhere like Capitol Ave., next to Fulton Co. Stadium parking lot, (and turn the lot into a park with other amusement). But regardless, I'm happy to have it.
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