Some do, some don't. The telescopic type do lower and you can sometimes see it sitting next to the rear of the Castle behind a temporary wall. The steel solid structure ones do not telescope, they are one solid unit with removable sections. That would be the type needed to tower over a 180 foot high building. Those require assembly and disassembly even to move it more then within the immediate area. Also because of the location of the Castle and to avoid to many ruined views, it has to reach well over the building to allow work on the opposite side of the castle. I suppose that it is harder for someone that has never seen how they work to accept that there are physical limitations as well as physical requirements to accomplish work on a structure that high, no matter how many times they are told why. What it boils down to is if you want a well maintained park, which is a constant topic on these boards, and you want the stuff that makes the place special, (anybody can build a plastic castle) then you have to be prepared to accept that this is a fantasy location that is right in the middle of the real world and certain things have to be done to create the "magic".
Wrong again, I obviously have worked with them after 10 years in the construction business. Also take a look at the very link that you posted and see that the maximum extension of the telescopic boom is 147 ft with the tip to 237 ft. Whereas the castle is around 180 feet and it must go well over that with a much thicker boom and much heavier equipment plunked down on the pavement around the building. Plus they do use that type for many things but, that is not what they need to use for that type of location and height requirement and job needs. That type of boom would be a much bigger distraction then the narrower one that they use for this stuff. And they still aren't going to do that at night for safety purposes.
Or panning for gold in the moat. Cast out from the Royals......
Summer is not really substantially busier than other times of the year and when you factor in holidays its hard to find slow seasons. They have to avoid holidays periods such as thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter, spring break, Fourth of July, etc... No matter when you schedule this type of work you are going to impact people's vacations. The HM work for example is being done now so that it doesn't impact the Halloween parties. Truly since most schools start in early to mid August now, August through November is one of the best times because it's one of the longest stretches without a major peak holiday to avoid.
OK, then what the hell's the problem. Is the problem that they have to use it during the day? Every picture and personal visual that I have ever seen is the metal skeletal boom that is not telescoping. Then we are just talking about it being visible during the day which is when they need to do that work whether we like it or not. I would like to see a photo of the actual crane we are talking about. I'm having a problem understanding the problem otherwise.
I could never obtain the level of some folks here.
@Monorail_Red_77 posted several pics a few posts back. This is the same crane that is always used for the install.
OK, whatever you say. I still would like to see the actual crane in place and working and also try and figure out what possible realistic alternatives that are possible, ruling out doing it at night. To risk the safety of the workers so we get an unobstructed view of a plastic castle is unacceptable.
The pictures he posted are of the actual crane in place and working. It is telescoping and it does lower when not in use and at night. The crane is necessary for the install and daytime work is required. It really isn't an issue except in the minds of some misguided people on the Internet.
