David
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Thursday, May 27, 2004 8:40:34 AM
Just had it confirmed a few houra ago on the Fun Fairs board. The ride will take 2 days to build so hopefully will be ready for the opening tomorrow at 6PM.

The fair is on Hershall (Spelling?) Common and is on until next weekend.

Other rides there include Airfice 1 Afterburner, Frisbee, Crazy Shake, Magic Mouse, Big Ben, 2 Waltzers, Twist, 2 Dodgems, Ski Jump but NO Move It.

Another new ride making its first fair this weekend if Energy Max Afterburner at York. Thst fair freatures Millers Spinning Coaster, Polyp, Waltzer, Dodgem, Twist, Matterorn, Miami and Giant Wheel all on a wristband for £5.

Pictures taken by Gizmo here

http://groups.msn.com/MA...tfairbuildup.msnw?Page=9 

David
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Thursday, May 27, 2004 2:11:33 PM
David
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Friday, May 28, 2004 8:44:37 AM
seems there may be delays in the ride opening at Coventry.

At 3pm this afternoon there were 10 men scrumming the base lineing clean before building the structure.

The fair opens at 6pm tonight I think that nights out the question.

The opening time tomorrow is 2pm that might be possible assuming there are no problems.

I have seen a Revercon Flume being built and the base was the longest part of the build up. The Rapids are not as high so maybe quicker overall after the larger base has been finnished.

EDIT

Pivture taken at 3pm this afteroon more pictures later on

http://www.steveandtina.co.uk/greatfair/rapids.jpg 
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David
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Friday, May 28, 2004 2:29:52 PM
more pictures taken at around 18:50 today

http://www.atfotf.com/fo...storder=asc&start=45 
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Saturday, May 29, 2004 1:28:37 PM
another daily update thanks to Gizmo!

Its really taking shape now!

I took a 2.5 hour journey down there which took 2 buses and a train to get there.

Dissapointed the Rapids were ot open yet but look even bigger in real life! Very impressive!

I would not be surprised in an American show orders a Revercon or Far Fabbri version.

http://www.atfotf.com/fo...wtopic.php?p=30863#30863 

This is the UK's 1st Revercon Rapids and we may have a 2nd on its way but to an amusement park soon.
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mamma teena
Saturday, May 29, 2004 1:41:27 PM
Nice pics.... thanks... awsome water ride...
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David
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Saturday, May 29, 2004 1:54:19 PM
ran for the first time tonight but still having some problems witht he boats leaving the lift hill. Mayopen tomorrow if its ok.

for the record the ride travels on 5 loads and should normaly take 2 days with 1 crane and 5 men.

this picture was taken around 10pm tonight showing the ride complete. The flash and lights are still to be added but thats for tomorrow!
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