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by mmk
Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:59 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Pickett's New Ride
Replies: 31
Views: 17939

Re: Pickett's New Ride

I rode one at Creamfields in the UK last year. Longest ride cycle I have ever been on... one of the best rides ever. Definitely a good move and quite a easy setup/pull down.

Do you know if its a 4 or 5 arm model?
by mmk
Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: interesting near map sites/images
Replies: 15
Views: 11242

Re: interesting near map sites/images

perth royal show 2010 http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-31.972465,115.784952&z=19&t=k&nmd=20100919 wanneroo showgrounds set up 2010 http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-31.756748,115.805359&z=19&t=k&nmd=20101118 wanneroo showgrounds 2009 http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-31.756748,115.805359&...
by mmk
Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Christmas Carnivals 2010/11
Replies: 52
Views: 28567

Re: Christmas Carnivals 2010/11

nope just the one 36 degree day!!!!
by mmk
Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Christmas Carnivals 2010/11
Replies: 52
Views: 28567

Re: Christmas Carnivals 2010/11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn0qyMtVABI This is the Neat Ideas christmas carnival in Perth, WA (At the Claremont Showgrounds) Only 1 day event with a big ride lineup. Python Loop, 2x Dodgems, Wave Swinger, Range, Orbitor, Storm, 2x Simulators, Tumbler, Runaway Train, 3 Ghost Trains, Taxi Jets, Tr...
by mmk
Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:49 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: New Wisdom Runaway Train
Replies: 2
Views: 2720

New Wisdom Runaway Train

Carnival Amusements recently took delivery of a new custom Wisdom kids coaster 'Runaway Train' and have uploaded some photos on their facebook page that might be of interest. Images show the ride taking delivery at Fremantle Port, and in travelling mode. Feel free to 'Like' the page as well - there ...
by mmk
Wed Sep 08, 2010 5:16 am
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Nearmap
Replies: 13
Views: 8747

Re: Nearmap

this is really cool

type "claremont showgrounds"

set the date to 26 Sep 2009 and you can see the whole show in operation
set the date to 26 august and you can see the set up of the python loop
also 28 jan 2010 for the big day out setup

thanks for sharing!
by mmk
Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Creamfields UK 2010
Replies: 2
Views: 4129

Creamfields UK 2010

Just finished up at the Creamfields festival. Huge amount of rides for a festival. Epic lineup of acts including Tiesto, ferry corsten, armin van buuren, deadmau5, guetta, laidback luke, james zabiela, eric prydz, erol alkan, axewll, marco corola, sven vath, major lazer... soo soo many more Mega Dro...
by mmk
Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Carnival: Zakopane, Poland
Replies: 0
Views: 3797

Carnival: Zakopane, Poland

These were taken from a carnival at the base of a ski field. This is Zakopane, Poland. They had a bright carnival with some good family and teenage rides. The Ranger looked very new with bright lighting. I tried rotating them before upload but they kept reverting to the original format. If you click...
by mmk
Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: Europe
Topic: Paris Summer Carnival, France
Replies: 2
Views: 4135

Paris Summer Carnival, France

Hi - travelling Europe for 3 months and have run into a couple of carnivals along the way. Took a few pics and have now uploaded some from Paris, taken mid June 2010 during setup. Some photos of the Rainbow and other rides. Cheers http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7961/paris090.th.jpg http://img638...
by mmk
Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:29 am
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2010 Perth Royal Show
Replies: 53
Views: 53843

Re: 2010 Perth Royal Show

CoinKing wrote:
HUSSRAINBOW wrote:xxxl did well in melbourne, dont expect to see it at perth

quoted for later reference
haha so true
by mmk
Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:16 am
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: 3 major accidents in 24 hours
Replies: 6
Views: 5579

Re: 3 major accidents in 24 hours

Wow, I was in Tibidabo less than a month ago. I know the exact ride that the accident occured and the whole park looked dodgy. I have some photos below of *another couple of the rides. Didnt look 100% safe to me. http://i38.tinypic.com/2iho6ma.jpg http://i37.tinypic.com/29xdc2s.jpg http://i38.tinypi...
by mmk
Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: HOW MANY DODGEM TRACKS ARE THERE ?
Replies: 30
Views: 18384

Re: HOW MANY DODGEM TRACKS ARE THERE ?

Show West x2 portable, 1x fixed at the showgrounds
Amusement Services x1
Mitro enterprises x1
by mmk
Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show
Replies: 228
Views: 98210

Re: 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show

taken from news.com.au - Patrons freed in Easter Show ride mishap From: AAP April 09, 2010 6:17PM EMERGENCY crews have freed three people who were stuck upside down on a rollercoaster for more than an hour at Sydney's Royal Easter Show. The trio became trapped in their seats on the rollercoaster abo...
by mmk
Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Turbo lights
Replies: 10
Views: 5647

Re: Turbo's

the ones you are looking for are VSV turbo lights. We have a cup and saucer and use them. Try getting LED lights instead of the regular bulbs as they dont burn out - but come at a price

check out http://www.nationalsupplyonline.com/VSV_Cabochon.html which has some pretty good info.
by mmk
Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: Victorian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Springvale Family Festival (Feb 19th to 21st)
Replies: 28
Views: 12479

Re: Springvale Family Festival (Feb 19th to 21st)

CoinKing wrote:the reason doesnt have a job at the RAS anymore :lol: :lol:
hahaha too true... everything happens for a reason
by mmk
Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Perth Royal Show 2009
Replies: 84
Views: 55342

Re: Perth Royal Show 2009

heres some photos from the 2009 perth royal show... some are taken on my phone hence the poor quality wave swinger http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5463/img00144200909121207.th.jpg mini mouse http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5636/img00138200909121035.th.jpg storm and simulator http://img693.imag...
by mmk
Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:26 am
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Perth Royal Show 2009
Replies: 84
Views: 55342

Re: Perth Royal Show 2009

it is a 1997 park model and they have trailerized it... still not operating all day yesterday - i walked past around 9pm and it had sand weight bags in the seats for testing. looks like it might just be sitting there no the mixer is second hand. it came out of a park. tony smans has had it for appro...
by mmk
Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:17 am
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Perth Royal Show 2009
Replies: 84
Views: 55342

Re: Perth Royal Show 2009

It's good to see new rides coming to Perth however the MIXER was not operating at all today... For a brand new ride, this is very disappointing. Also none of the SPEED lights were working on the rotating arm and you couldn't even see it spin from a distance tonight cause it was obviously dark. Crowd...
by mmk
Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:02 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Perth Royal Show 2009
Replies: 84
Views: 55342

Re: Perth Royal Show 2009

I wont be up there to set up all our gear ( :lol: ) until next weekend. Mark, what do the layout changes look like on the ground? I've just looked at the official map online and it's basically the same as last year iirc. the layout has changed heaps, they have taken the two middle streets out... we...
by mmk
Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Perth Royal Show 2009
Replies: 84
Views: 55342

Re: Perth Royal Show 2009

some pics i took today while setting up our games - just took them on my phone so not the best quality but better than nothing eh wave swinger http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2114/img00154200909121212.th.jpg our rides at the ashton gate kiddieland http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7467/img001402009091...
by mmk
Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Perth Royal Show 2009
Replies: 84
Views: 55342

Re: Perth Royal Show 2009

BORINGGGGGG
by mmk
Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:55 am
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Horrible F1 accident
Replies: 7
Views: 4152

Re: Horrible F1 accident

bahahahah hillarious
by mmk
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:54 am
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Racked Rides/Shed Dweller Pics
Replies: 69
Views: 44836

Re: Racked Rides/Shed Dweller Pics

I like seeing the racked rides thread continue, thanks for the update Topgunner!
by mmk
Thu May 14, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: 2009 Budget - Good for Amusement Industry
Replies: 1
Views: 2453

2009 Budget - Good for Amusement Industry

The 2009 budget has included an increase in small business investment tax breaks from 30% to a whopping 50%. Capital investment must be done before the end of 2009 to take advantage of this tax advantage. See http://www.smartcompany.com.au/tax/small-business-tax-break-boosted-from-30-to-50.html Defi...
by mmk
Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:15 am
Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Hawkesbury Show 2009 (Review and Show Photos now added)
Replies: 59
Views: 28982

Re: Hawkesbury Show 2009 (More Pre-show photos added)

These are great photos TopGunner, really good to see how they go about setting up some of the rides too...