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by Zamperla
Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Darwin Show 2011 - photos
Replies: 19
Views: 10180

Re: Darwin Show 2011 - photos

Yes it is the same one
by Zamperla
Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Darwin Show 2011 - photos
Replies: 19
Views: 10180

Re: Darwin Show 2011 - photos

The 'Bad Boys II' music trip is owned by Dragon City (Troy Quay) the other 'Music Trip' is Bells.
by Zamperla
Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Look what I've found!
Replies: 9
Views: 5842

Re: Look what I've found!

does everything get scanned at that resolution? great find Dazzleland, never seen that Scat up close.
by Zamperla
Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Darwin Show 2011 - photos
Replies: 19
Views: 10180

Re: Darwin Show 2011 - photos

Charlie Gardner I think. It's looking a bit tired IMO - those cars need a new shiny coat, they are beyond a cut n polish. He has sexed it up a bit though with those cut-outs lol
by Zamperla
Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Ekka 2011
Replies: 82
Views: 38427

Re: Ekka 2011

why the re-theme to Jurrasic?
by Zamperla
Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Darwin Show 2011 - photos
Replies: 19
Views: 10180

Re: Darwin Show 2011 - photos

Your track is looking good Oz - nice fences :)

gee what a tough life - following the sun, seeing Oz from top to bottom.
by Zamperla
Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Darwin Show 2011 - photos
Replies: 19
Views: 10180

Darwin Show 2011 - photos

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9664/sdc10305je.jpg http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7458/sdc10308c.jpg http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/4506/sdc10310z.jpg http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7913/sdc10313u.jpg http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7100/sdc10314l.jpg http://img20.imageshack.us/img20...
by Zamperla
Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Europe
Topic: Huss Enterprise aka Mondlift
Replies: 3
Views: 4743

Re: Huss Enterprise aka Mondlift

hi Matt yes this was a one-time update from HUSS which involved getting a special hydraulic valve installed. This is the only Enterprise I've ever known to presently have it, would be great to try.
by Zamperla
Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Ekka 2011
Replies: 82
Views: 38427

Re: Ekka 2011

The giant wheel will be Durkin's portable Chance wheel
by Zamperla
Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: South Australia Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Elizabeth Shopping Centre
Replies: 8
Views: 7781

Re: Elizabeth Shopping Centre

thanks for sharing, good photos and some rides I hadnt seen before. (no guessing where some of those signs came from, that sticker doesn't black it out too well) ;)
by Zamperla
Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:50 pm
Forum: Luna Park Sydney
Topic: Nearly 20 luna park employees accused of ATM theft
Replies: 1
Views: 3546

Nearly 20 luna park employees accused of ATM theft

Nearly 20 amusement park employees fired for taking advantage of faulty ATM 11/7/11 A cash machine at Sydney's Luna Park was reportedly dispensing $50 notes instead of $20 last week after it was loaded incorrectly by park staff. Up to 20 Luna Park workers accused of taking advantage of the faulty i...
by Zamperla
Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:54 pm
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Sunshine Coast Show 2011 (Nambour)
Replies: 23
Views: 10406

Re: Sunshine Coast Show 2011 (Nambour)

Ben how is the Ranger running since its mechanical overhaul, any noticeable difference to ride?
by Zamperla
Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: America
Topic: Carnival worker dies after July 4th festivities
Replies: 3
Views: 4693

Re: Carnival worker dies after July 4th festivities

unfortunately it happened again!
by Zamperla
Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:24 pm
Forum: America
Topic: Carnival worker dies after July 4th festivities
Replies: 3
Views: 4693

Carnival worker dies after July 4th festivities

Carnival worker dies after July 4th festivities by Allison Hillaker, 5th July SAND LAKE -- July 4th festivities end in tragedy in one Michigan community, as a Carnival worker dies. The Associated Press reports a man from Jackson was taking down a 60-foot-tall ride when he touched a down power line. ...
by Zamperla
Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Astronaut recalls roller coaster of space
Replies: 2
Views: 2582

Astronaut recalls roller coaster of space

Astronaut recalls roller coaster of space From: AAP July 08, 2011 RIDING a space shuttle is sort of like surging skyward aboard a high-speed, rickety roller coaster and then returning through a pulsing cosmic nightclub, US astronaut Terry Virts says. Asked to describe his most savoured moment in sp...
by Zamperla
Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: which capital show was this at? (1987 music clip)
Replies: 16
Views: 9382

which capital show was this at? (1987 music clip)

great clip... $2.50 rides

double ranger, Force 10, Musik Express, Turbo, Skymaster, Zipper?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH6_B4VlFgQ
by Zamperla
Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: For sale: aluminium fence pieces (amusement ride)
Replies: 6
Views: 5493

Re: For sale: aluminium fence pieces (amusement ride)

Funder, I have now sold 7.

3 remaining. If you're interested and able to deposit $ I can have them delivered to you at EKKA in August
by Zamperla
Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: For sale: aluminium fence pieces (amusement ride)
Replies: 6
Views: 5493

Re: For sale: aluminium fence pieces (amusement ride)

Here's a photo to show design

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by Zamperla
Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: For sale: aluminium fence pieces (amusement ride)
Replies: 6
Views: 5493

For sale: aluminium fence pieces (amusement ride)

I have some used USA built, aluminium 7ft fence pannels surplus to my requirements. Pieces are very strong and lightweight, no sharp corners and AS3533 Compliant. General wear and tear marks but no broken welds. more than 10 available at $120 each - will separate. (new price $400+ each) Pickup from ...
by Zamperla
Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:29 am
Forum: Aussie World
Topic: AUSSIE WORLD GOES INTO RECEIVERSHIP.
Replies: 4
Views: 6167

Re: AUSSIE WORLD GOES INTO RECEIVERSHIP.

I guess 90% of locals would assume Etemogah Pub = Aussieworld. I'm also happy to have read it's in a very viable position
by Zamperla
Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: Aussie World
Topic: AUSSIE WORLD GOES INTO RECEIVERSHIP.
Replies: 4
Views: 6167

Re: AUSSIE WORLD GOES INTO RECEIVERSHIP.

Aussie World not linked to woes Mark Bode | 30th May 2011, Sunshine Coast Daily AUSSIE World has moved to distance itself from the financial woes of the failed Melbourne businessman behind the themed Ettamogah pubs. http://media.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2009/09/23/DavidThompson_t325.JPG Au...
by Zamperla
Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:33 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Bell's Turbo
Replies: 76
Views: 34828

Re: Bell's Turbo

I don't think the AC drive will have any negative affect on the sensational Turbo experience. It's not based on direct acceleration of RPM. I have not seen Flashdance which seems to be the cause of complaint so I can't comment on that, but anyone ridden a Cha with AC drives? (more and more of them a...
by Zamperla
Fri May 27, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: America
Topic: Plan in works for 500-foot, $100M Las Vegas Ferris Wheel
Replies: 0
Views: 3814

Plan in works for 500-foot, $100M Las Vegas Ferris Wheel

Plan in works for 500-foot, $100M Las Vegas Ferris Wheel May 24, 2011 Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) - A developer is rolling out plans to build a 500-foot viewing wheel on the Las Vegas Strip that would be higher than the London Eye and give visitors an unparalleled view of Sin City. Developer Howard Bulloc...
by Zamperla
Fri May 27, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Ekka 2011
Replies: 82
Views: 38427

Re: Ekka 2011

I won't be, I hope you won't miss the Skymaster - its A-frame has been removed and sent to the scrap metal yard as part of the grounds upgrade.