Kick!
Kick is a project spearheaded by RLRides, and I was asked to help with environmental design and ride details. I modelled a mix of B&M support structures, designed the path layout and also all the buildings in the area, with RLRides making the coaster itself and all the spectacular branding graphics scattered around the park.
Design Process
Parameters
Design the master plan for a Relocated 90’s era B&M Inverted Coaster, keeping it in fitting with the natural aspect of the area
Incorporate as many sightline views that the client requested as possible
Create a station design inline with a provided mood board, kept simple and unobtrusive
Fence off all ride areas, with access points to all sections
Plan signage locations for attractions
Create evacuation infrastructure for the MCBR and Lift Hill
Challenges
The client provided a sketch which showed where they wanted their pathways and queue line to be located, and I had to remain as close to this as possible. A major challenge with the pathways was giving guests a reason to travel around the land, and while the client sketch marked an offshoot with a picnic area, I wasn't sure if that would be enough of a draw. I proposed moving the picnic area to near the Final Helix of the ride, and instead placing a flat ride at the location originally marked for the picnic area and one over a lake on a pier, to offer a full 360 view of the surrounding area from above
Solutions
After planning the flat ride locations and getting them approved by the client, I set about making the pathway layout. I included a hub around the ride’s “flat spins”, and a new picnic area located on the route to the main attraction, so non riders had a place to wait and observe the ride. Initially, I wanted to put a false wall around the storage support structure, however on review I decided to leave it open air and keep the stylised graphics to the station and photo booth structures. It also allowed me to place the ride entry underneath it too, and suspend the ride logo from the existing support structure. I kept the queue close to the pre lift drop out of the station, with some extension racks that extended the queue to the lake edge for peak operation capacity. The station building itself was a simple structure, and to save on space I designated the lower area to hold the ride computers and a staff area for Maintenance workers and Operational staff alike. It could also be used for storing any spare parts or equipment, eliminating the need for any other external structures in the area.
Additional Details
Full CCTV Placement
Queue line with 2 extension points
Station Structure with designated Staff Area incorporated underneath the station platform
Fire Exit Signage
Faithfully re-created support structures for various catwalks and storage infrastructure
2 New Flat Rides in the area, complete with operator booths and other infrastructure
Disabled Access Lift
Fully fences off low zones, with access points to each
Full Work/Emergency Lighting coverage
