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NewYorkDominates · #**29461** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 2:47 PM**

Number six is about to be placed now.

TouchTheSky13 · #**29462** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 4:08 PM**

I sure hope they're gonna clean and polish that steel because it just looks awful. Reminds me of the giant banal commnications towers you'd see in the old Soviet Union. Does any one know if they have plans to maintain the mast so that it looks "shiny"?

hunser · #**29463** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 4:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by TouchTheSky13

I sure hope they're gonna clean and polish that steel because it just looks awful. Reminds me of the giant banal commnications towers you'd see in the old Soviet Union. Does any one know if they have plans to maintain the mast so that it looks "shiny"?

The more pieces go up, the more my eyes hurt. This antenna will be a constant reminder of how money was more important than beauty / symbolism.

Btw, a fun fact:
Total views 1WTC (SSP, SSC, WNY):
SSP: 7,431,265
SSC: 8,647,288
WNY: 3,752,904
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Total: 19,831,457

Soon, it will be 20 Mill.

NewYorkDominates · #**29464** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 5:47 PM**

KenfromJersey

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...9362&page=2062

Derek2k3

http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showth...=3672&page=867

rack776 · #**29465** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 5:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by TouchTheSky13

I sure hope they're gonna clean and polish that steel because it just looks awful. Reminds me of the giant banal commnications towers you'd see in the old Soviet Union. Does any one know if they have plans to maintain the mast so that it looks "shiny"?

I asked that question awhile ago, everyone here thought it would be painted white, you would think if it was going to be painted they would do it on the down on the ground.
Galvanizind steel is very hard to prep & paint properly, I cant imagine they would have guys with saftey harnesses painting this every year.

I have a feeling it will be rusty like the rendering, galvanized steel will not stay silver grey for long especially arround salty air and pollution. Look at a large over the road traffic sign truss to get an idea of how I think the finish will weather if left in its present state.

On the previous page you can already see rust starting on the sections.
If only they could come up with some sort of weather proof cover for it.....

I'm super happy the tower is showing signs of being finished soon. Feels good to see whatever they do with the top to finally get done.
The fat section narrows down alot lower than I imagined, that aint no Spire. I'm happy its soon done but its not a spire.

ATLksuGUY · #**29466** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 5:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by NewYorkDominates

KenfromJersey

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...9362&page=2062

I truly think this will surprise us. I think it will look better than some are expecting and will be quite dominant in fact. Nice pics btw!

TechTalkGuy · #**29467** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 5:53 PM**

I am wondering how the sections will be assembled without an extension of the temporary platforms.

justmehere · #**29468** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 6:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by TechTalkGuy

I am wondering how the sections will be assembled without an extension of the temporary platforms.

they will be using those crane tower to go up

NewYorker2009 · #**29469** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 6:57 PM**

With these new sections the Tower is 1,466' 0".

TechTalkGuy · #**29470** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 7:03 PM**

As excited as I am for the final product of ONE WTC, I must say that no architect has engineered the grace and appeal of the spire atop of the Empire State Building.

YankeesfaninUT · #**29471** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 7:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by rack776

I asked that question awhile ago, everyone here thought it would be painted white, you would think if it was going to be painted they would do it on the down on the ground.
Galvanizind steel is very hard to prep & paint properly, I cant imagine they would have guys with saftey harnesses painting this every year.

I have a feeling it will be rusty like the rendering, galvanized steel will not stay silver grey for long especially arround salty air and pollution. Look at a large over the road traffic sign truss to get an idea of how I think the finish will weather if left in its present state.

On the previous page you can already see rust starting on the sections.
If only they could come up with some sort of weather proof cover for it.....

I'm super happy the tower is showing signs of being finished soon. Feels good to see whatever they do with the top to finally get done.
The fat section narrows down alot lower than I imagined, that aint no Spire. I'm happy its soon done but its not a spire.

The reason they probably dont paint it on the ground is they dont want to ding it up and chip the paint as they install it. But I do believe they will paint it. They wouldn't put it up there just to let it rust. I'm sure they checked into that before making the decision to scrap the radome. I personally would like to see a silver paint used. A silver paint would give it a sleek metallic look that would complement the base cladding. It would also make the L.E.D.'s stand out more at night.

uaarkson · #**29472** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 7:31 PM**

There is a super-blizzard on the way for the Northeast and northern Mid-Atlantic. Current forecasts are predicting 8" of snow at Central Park. Don't expect any more progress here until next week at least.

Otie · #**29473** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 7:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by TechTalkGuy

I am wondering how the sections will be assembled without an extension of the temporary platforms.

Next is to lift temporary stairs modules atop the platform.

gramsjdg · #**29474** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 7:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by NewYorker2009

With these new sections the Tower is 1,466' 0".

To put it in a different perspective, that is the same height as the space deck observatory on the CN Tower...

NewYorkDominates · #**29475** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 8:02 PM**

Piece #7a is being raised of as of right now.

StrongIsland · #**29476** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 8:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by NewYorkDominates

Piece #7a is being raised of as of right now.

I think it's in because the cranes going for something else now!

NYGrail · #**29477** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 8:06 PM**

I wanted some perspective on where they are at so I cropped KenfromJersey's photo with the finished designs artwork. Is this correct where they are right now?

Ed007Toronto · #**29478** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 8:08 PM**

And up it goes.

QUEENSNYMAN · #**29479** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 8:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by NYGrail

I wanted some perspective on where they are at so I cropped KenfromJersey's photo with the finished designs artwork. Is this correct where they are right now?

Great to see the Antenna/Spire moving along

QUEENSNYMAN · #**29480** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 8:18 PM**

Got to get some video maybe this weekend now that the Antenna/Spire is more visible, great picture updates everyone!