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Yep, Goldenway amusements sold it to Peter Stratton
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Yes I think it's a shame golden Way sold the Scorpion as it was such a valuable asset due to its portibility; it did just about every festival, private event and agricultural show they were involved in!
Scorpion will continue to do regional shows but it remains to be seen whether it'll turn up at the major capital city events; the odds are against it but you never know.
Scorpion will continue to do regional shows but it remains to be seen whether it'll turn up at the major capital city events; the odds are against it but you never know.
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I was unfortunate (or stupid) enough to ride it after coming straight off the Zipper at the 07 Geelong Show- another 30 seconds of spinning and I would have most likely left a liquid sample of my ride experience.
I do like the design of the ride as far as its portability. But I have to say, I find it better to watch than ride. (but the teens who line up for it will tell you different)
I do like the design of the ride as far as its portability. But I have to say, I find it better to watch than ride. (but the teens who line up for it will tell you different)
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Re: Scorpion
This is one of my alltime favs. Jeff Miller ran it for years for Goldenway. I rode one in the UK at Adventure Island at southend on sea. It was themed with a big scorpion on the top. They have pics and a video on their website.
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Yeh I enjoyed the Scorpian too. I haven't seen it since Hawkesbury 07 I think. Good fun ride, loved those cars swinging out at full speed
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I especially liked the shape of the carriages, with the coves on both sides at the front and back, it wouldn't be a big job to turn one into a motorised 'go-kart' if you were able to source one from the manufacturer.Could you just imagine the looks you would get cruising around in something like that at Summernats or Wintersun car festivals? I've seen stranger things motorised like barstools, mini hotrods and even eskies. Hmm....makes me wanna get my old Dodgem car powered under it's own steam!
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Funny you mention this. It kind of made me think that one of the things I like most about rides is the different 'tubs' and 'cars' we find ourselves hopping into. I dunno maybe I am a weird ride nerd but it seems a big part of the ride experience to me....haha, ahhhh how I just like those few minutes of sitting and waiting in any ride for it to start.... I just tried to think of my personal favorite car/tub...but I like them all too much I would not dare choose one
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I would like to see that, surly it has been done somewhere, would make a good circus routine for a clown!!DEEFA DODGEM wrote:makes me wanna get my old Dodgem car powered under it's own steam!
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My preference would be a breakdance car converted (nice and compact and easy to park)
For higher capacity, I'd drive around in a HUSS Ranger bus (super-coach!)
For higher capacity, I'd drive around in a HUSS Ranger bus (super-coach!)
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Are you calling me a clown Princess?? Actually, it has been done a few times. I found a clip on youtube a while ago where some crackers are driving 1953 Lusse Auto Skooters around a carpark in the U.S. ,but I can't seem to find it now.(?) I did find another clip from the states which shows a 'glass Dodgem car being driven around. Hopefully, there will be be one cruising around Rocky in the not too distant future (as soon as I extract a digit). The model in the clip gets along pretty well so I may have to juice my motor up as mine is all steel and has a solid rubber bumper and not a cushioned one as they have now. Will post some pix soon of "Deefa's Dodgem" to give you a bit of an idea of what I'm in for.Hmm, avgas and a shot of nitrous comes to mind!
Enjoy the clip..........Deefa.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTbwrMN6uEk&NR=1
Enjoy the clip..........Deefa.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTbwrMN6uEk&NR=1