Erik Johnson Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Here are some photos I took of Kumba today. I have included a few pictures from Nov. of 2005 so you can really see the difference. Here are the showtimes, if you are interested. Yes, they have replaced Haunted Lighthouse 4-D with Pirates. The ride still runs great as always, just to let you know. Busch really knows how to take care of its coasters. You sure it is not 1993? I wonder if I am safe from this loaction...? It really does stand out. Look how bright the color is now. Kumba, Feb 2006. Kumba, November 2005. Funny how someone mentioned, when I first posted these pictures, that they felt Kumba really needed a new coat of paint. Poor little Kumba, almost looking neglected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Holy crap, that looks as good as new! Great comparison Erik. Â Bring on March 16! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterviper Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Its amazing how a new paint job makes it look like a new coaster just built!! I say all parks should paint their coasters once a year!!! So it does't start looking like a ghetto rust bucket!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaneymon Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I say all parks should paint their coasters once a year!!! So it does't start looking like a ghetto rust bucket!! Â Same here mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Looks hot. Â LESS THAN A MONTH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 meh I like the "other" look lol lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Wow, its good to see my favorite looper get some love. Back in October it looked rough, but it still rode as forceful as ever, even if there were some bumpy spots. I know it'll probably fade a bit before I get back there, but I can't wait to see it in person. Those are really nice comparisons, Erik! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacking Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Wow, kumba looks fantastic. Thanks for the pics Erik! Â Oooh, Pirates is officially open? Â If I get bored the next two days, I may have to make the drive up to BGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexington Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Wow, its amazing what a new paint job could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustkill22 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 WOW that there is pure TLC. Im sweating now from looking at how sexy it really looks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Wow, in some of the before pics, the track was looking almost white! Powderkeg-like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tngdiablo Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm with jarmor, I like the old look better. Something about the old vintage look strikes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisFL Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I've always loved Kumba's paint scheme, and now it looks hawt again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 If you are a TPR member, click below for a video of Kumba. Its almost like its 1993 again. Â http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Wow! Like night and day. I must say I am feeling emotionaly erect at this moment! Â Guy "It's like how your car runs better after it is washed." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hehehe, well said Guy. When i rode it in October it was looking pretty beat, glad to see it got some attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Wow!!! It looks better than new! I love it! Â Yay for BGT! See you soon Kumba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattuchili Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 It looks really nice after the repainting! I am looking forward to ride Kumba in a few weeks!  --Sören Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMontu Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 WOW! You wouldn't believe that that thing is 13 years old now. How did they restore the rails? (before they appeared to be very rusty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 WOW! What a difference. I know when I worked at SeaWorld we had painters on staff all the time making the place look like new. Same with the brewery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Looks awesome! Â question: how did thay get all the rust off the rails!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_maniac Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 i absolutely LOVE the sight of a freshly painted coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colemanerik Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 i bet someone got payed some big bucks to paint that. They probaly sand blasted or high pressure washed all the rust off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbeal Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 That looks very nice! Good to see some TLC for Kumba, don't want it deteriorating too much! I have to admit though, it would've been nice to see the matt supports stay, I always liked that style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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