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I get these every day. All The. Time. Particularly the mother's thing. Okay, you have a pram, that's great, congratulations, but some people need to walk where you've stopped to pacifiy your wailing offspring. Do the world a favour and don't stop outside the entrance to a shop, because it's also annoying seeing the electronic door slide open every ten seconds.And because I get four buses a day, I'm well accustomed to the look of thunder when people don't want strangers sat next to them. Praise tha lawd that I get on the bus from the station and get off at the last stop on both these journeys, but I'll always offer the seat next to me because on one of the journeys the buses ends up carrying well over 30 people.And just to add to the rant list. I really hate some people. People who pull out the racism card, the age card or the gay card when even the slightest bit of criticism goes their way, even when the criticism is completely justified. A black student at my school had his feet up in another chair in the library, a chair that a Year 8 wanted to use. The librarian toldthe black to move his feet as "the chairs aren't for your feet, they're for your ass" (he's always been a funny guy), and then the black guy storms offf hurling some indecipherable Hackneyed abuse, knocking over a shelf full of books along the way.

To further what Mark said, I don't see what's so "American" about using supports as near-miss elements. Gardaland's Raptor is the only other B&M Wing-Rider in existence and can therefore be the only real comparison for what the near-miss supports be will like (being the Arrow Dynamics and Intamin coasters position there riders above and to the sides of the track, whereas as B&M positions them lower). And don't forget, The Swarm will also have a mint's worth pumped into the themeing department so hopefully the combination of both will be very effective. Either way, we get interaction so I'm not complaining!

7/10 for having the old Zodiac

GaGa could get an 8 if it were fully those silly prosthetics. For that she gets 5/10. I've always thought she looks like Cher's skeleton with those "bones"...

What I love about this ride is that, even in it's most fundamental state, it's already passed the interaction test. B&M and Thorpe (and Gardaland, for the matter) know the opportunities that lie in wake for Wing-Riders and the potential proximity to their supports. As Mark said earlier in this topic, there's a near miss for the word "Go" - as soon as the train disembarks the lift hill, the right side will have a foot-chopper support. Further on in the circuit, there's a foot-chopper for both sides in the Zero-G roll; one for the right side in the inclined loop, which is sustained all the way through the helix. The corkscrew should have awesome foot-choppers on it as well, and all because the train protrudes so far out at the sides.For illustration of my point, look at the first inversion on Raptor, and how the support acts as a foot-chopper:Second inversion is similar:And now the helix. Observe how the supports double-up as foot-choppers:And that's just a few examples of where the supports could play a far more important role in the ride experience than one might assume!

High five for a Zero-G roll before the end of the day. ^_^On the topic of the trim. I'm in agreement with Ryan and Kevin. Whilst B&M are reknowned for their super smooth rides, I don't want another SAW incident where my head detaches every time I hit the bottom of the drop.

That third picture is gorgeous, Marc. :DGood to hear about the speedy track installation plans. And I think we now have an explanation for why the helix was installed so early - the water effects in the "controlled pond" are being put in place next week. Things are moving fast.

Scary cartoon bear can back off. 4/10.

YAY. I'm imagining the train gradually turning over and diving then flying of the end of the track like the koolkid I am. Can't wait to see what the train looks like on the track.

That's another possibility, of course Adam - and it would save the time in fitting them if the time ever came.And I know you were referring to the crane It's just the thought crossed my mind about the trims on the track.

It seems to me that the trims won't be added until ride testing. There doesn't seem to be any kind of trim appearing above the track as of yet, meaning they've probably been bought and stored, and the track piece has been manufactured in order to allow for them to be installed at a later date if Thorpe see fit. The idea does puzzle me, because I realise it's easily more cost-effective to to prepare for the trims to be needed (should they be) instead of having to send for another piece with trim holes and fitted brakes in a season or two down the line, but the bottom of the drop is probably the easiest place to calculate the train velocity and so, why would they need these holes in the case that trims only may be needed? Surely they can work out how fast the train is going and decided whether to put them in from those calculations?I'm at a loss, but time will reveal all.

It's definitely a support but not the one I thought it was. The support in that picture is the one connecting the inclined loop to the helix. It was a mistake of mine to think what was actually a digger looked like the support leading out of the helix and into the corkscrew.

Ahh indeed it is James! My bad! :PBut corr, those pictures of the drop aren't half gorgeous, are they? Cheers for the update Liam.

Is it just me that sees the first support of the corkscrew erected in the far left of this photo?

I agree Sarah: Samurai's been very intense of late, particularly at night. It genuinely felt like my seat was going to come away!

I know this but some people forget; I'm quite useless. It's nothing serious as I say, but it's more of a pet peeve that I've only experienced on this forum.Also, for some reasom my Chat autoscroll has been broken for about a month. Every time someone posts something in their, the feed rolls up about five posts, even after I've posted. I've PM'd Ian and had no reply, which I can guess is because he's busy.

That'll be the section of track who's support is the large triangular frame extended right towards the Flying Fish would it not? There's two supports out there; one for the section of track just installed, one for the piece installed just before that. Looking at the plans, I figure the next piece in will be the inversion, which will look mighty impressive.

I've always said that 'The One That Got Away' is the best song from that album, but I much prefer it's acoustic version. It's probably up there with 'Teenage Dream' and 'Pearl', and is such a wonderfully composed song; it's melodic phrasing gels seamlessly with her voice, even when she's singing it live. It's certainly helped her regain some integrity in her live performances after the car-crash of 'Firework' last year!

Just so long as it's understood; I meant no unjust offence. :)And yes! They really are, aren't they?

Some people don't like dubstep, Kevvy. This topic isn't solely devoted to those who like it. I must admit I like it on occasion, but there are other genres which are far more popular, and you'd do well to respect other's opinions, regardless of your own, strongly-held views. Other members can put up with your constant posting about dubstep (and other musical favourites of yours), so it seems only fair that when other members post the kind of music they like, you show them the same graciousness they've shown you.For instance, you've made it clear that you din't like Nicki Minaj. This is plausible; it's impossible for anyone to please everyone (something that exists on a much wider expanse than simply "music") and so now you've established this, it's doesn't need to be re-visited. :)On a lighter note, I love Hard-Fi.

Okay, so imagine you've just endured the feeling of being slowly tipped out of your seat 127ft up. You then chance a look downwards and see nothing but a lake... That's going to look awesome! Not only will it make you feel as if you're going to miss the ground altogether, but if then sun hits it at the right angle you'll be looking straight at the reflection of the train and have the illusion you're going to crash not only into the ground but into another train!Small pleasures... ^_^EDIT: Been trawling through some old updates. Here's one from Theme UK on October 13. Hello themeing!Well, themeing still in it's shiny blue Studios North box.

That easy enough if you're a member, but if an argument kicks off (because there can be little or no moderation in the Shoutbox), then how are the Moderators to act on anything that gets said that may be offensive to other members?

Agreed. And if it were kept, I'd love to be able to use it. I think I speak on behalf of all Moderators. although for some reason, Ryan is the only Moderator who can post in it? The rest of us can only view it? Something must be askew with the Group Permissions on the Admin CP...

The Shoutbox really needs to go.