NEW YORK | One World Trade Center | 1,776' Pinnacle / 1,373' Roof | 108 FLOORS

[PMadFlyer]

Originally Posted by bigreach

I agree with you guys, paint it white,that would definitely make it look better and much more prominent. And why is it necessary to keep some of the platforms on the a/s/m. Why do they need any other than the 1 that holds the wires?

This is METALLIZED STEEL

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This is GALVANIZED STEEL

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This is the metalizing process

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This is the galvanization process

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The larger sections below the square sectioned section 316 are metalized because they can't fit in a bath. The sections 316 and 317 do fit in the bath and were treated with a process called hot dip galvanization. The beacon is framed with stainless steel for an almost infinite lifespan. One can be made to look darker depending on many variables. The point is this, the reason that the last two sections are a different color is because they were coated using a different technique. I hope that this helps out you guys. Its not a question of laziness. The metalized coating wears off more quickly. If the parts would have fit in the bath, the whole thing would have been galvanized.

[PMadFlyer]

Originally Posted by sw5710

I just looked at the model. It looks real good. Will the LEDs run along areas or are all the LEDs floodlights on platforms. And can you tell where the 1,776' point is and do you have elevations of these areas. The Bottom of the lightning rod. The red FAA beacon area. The FAA strobe area. The rotating beacon. Thanks!

The LED floodlights will be placed on the platforms above section 309. Below that they will be placed on the communication rings and aimed at the spire.

Take a look at this.

Originally Posted by MadGnome

From IrishInNYC


http://wirednewyork.com/forum/attach...chmentid=16952

It also states the material used on the far left side, see my post about metalization versus galvanization.

[spwelan]

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[NYguy]

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[Ninja Man]

Awesome pictures! I can't wait to see both of the skyscrapers finished!

[T-Mac]

This was from my trip to New York last week.

[Scrapernab2]

Stunning picture T-mac!

[randy1991]

[JMGarcia]

It's the view where the spire lines up with the apex of the triangular facade (N,S,E,W) that it really adds to the building and the impression of height IMO.

Originally Posted by NYguy

( May 16, 2013 )

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[detroitmetro101]

can they still clothe the antenna, as originally planned, except at a different time...

[Silverfox]

Originally Posted by detroitmetro101

can they still clothe the antenna, as originally planned, except at a different time...

The radome panels were designed to be replaceable, so I don't see why not. I'd imagine they'd just have to temporarily remove the guy wires in order to put cranes up to install the panels, however it's highly unlikely they'd do it in the near future, if ever, under the current ownership. If a new owner takes over someday, and that's the way they want it, then it could very well happen. I wouldn't anticipate any changes for several decades, though.

[jmatero]

Wow, you don't realize how dirty that building is until new panels go up. Wait until they clean a year's worth of NYC crud off... it will be a MIRROR finish!!!!!

[hunser]

Originally Posted by jmatero

Wow, you don't realize how dirty that building is until new panels go up. Wait until they clean a year's worth of NYC crud off... it will be a MIRROR finish!!!!!

Watch out when 4WTC gets its cleansing. It will be spectacular.

[NYC GUY]

Hey in Nyguy's pic number 14 are the base fins out???

[Nexis4Jersey]

My World Trade Center Photos from yesterday...

From Smith-9th Streets...


010 by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr


009 by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

IKEA Brooklyn


012 by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr


013 by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

[uaarkson]

Wonderful photos NYguy and Nexis, what a beautiful day. The base cladding looks amazing.

[bigreach]

This is the metalizing process

SOURCE

This is the galvanization process

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The larger sections below the square sectioned section 316 are metalized because they can't fit in a bath. The sections 316 and 317 do fit in the bath and were treated with a process called hot dip galvanization. The beacon is framed with stainless steel for an almost infinite lifespan. One can be made to look darker depending on many variables. The point is this, the reason that the last two sections are a different color is because they were coated using a different technique. I hope that this helps out you guys. Its not a question of laziness. The metalized coating wears off more quickly. If the parts would have fit in the bath, the whole thing would have been galvanized.[/QUOTE]

Wow they look incredible when they 1st come out.

[JayPro]

I simply must beg forgiveness for this slight deviation; but the way 150G simply disappears into the clear blue sky in those last two panos is simply flabberghasting...........
Otherwise, while I am a bit disappointed that they're going to take down some of the extenstions from the spire (because that's what IMO gave the structure what I would've called its "New Yorkishness"), there shouldn't be enough noticeable difference for me to change my oft-registered opinion.
In fact, viewing the subtractions as a sort of "clean-up" of the spire might do some good...I'll hafta see.

It'll obviously further help matters when the work on the satellite rings is done, too.

[jking24]

Sorry if this has been covered already, but what's the purpose of the structure being erected on the east side of the base of WTC1? New temporary unloading docks?

[MercurySky]

Excuse me if this question has been answered on here before at some point but how will the fins open and will they stay open? I am guessing that it is mechanical?