OldFarmerDean Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 What's the new observation tower in Brighton going to be called...? A standard name (like the London eye), or a more fancy name like the trademark said above.. Hmm. Looking at the construction today, I am so confused at the supports of the building, and still a little concerned of the size (lack of) of it, especially the height. But keeping my hopes up for a simworx robo coaster maybe... Or what about VR ride ( Merlin would love that not having to theme the inside of the building ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 That £36 million waste of money in Brighton is called the i360 and has no relation to Merlin Entertainments. That is the only thing on earth I hate more than RnR so as a precaution I'd avoid mentioning it before I go off in a mega rant. ImLucifer and Ian-S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Ah okay I was under the impression it was Merlin... £36million seems a lot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 The full cost is £46million, with the Council borrowing £36 million to fund their share, the other party is putting in a 'significant amount themselves' I.e. £6million, so not so significant, and the rest is well, err, being created by the beach fairies? The stupidity of this project makes RNR look like a well run project, I don't even live in Brighton but share LC's frustration at the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxbennxx Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 That thing is an ugly blight on the brighton skyline. I have a feeling the clue to the theme is hiding in plain sight, maybe that eye is from a picture or poster. hmmmm, the building isn't going to be as huge as people think and my eye is drawn to that tunnel being the main ride area. I don't think it is a coaster, and as much as I pray for an oceaneering ride, I just don't see the space, no manufacturer has copped to building something for thorpe yet, this could be as simple as an immersive tunnel, but I think it is something more than that. It is slightly frustrating to not know what is going in that building, hopefully some hardware turns up soon. Thorpe are doing a good job at keeping this thing secret, even with all of the ready access to the web and social media, I for one, am impressed with this because there really is nothing out there to suggest what this is. If Paramount gets built, Merlin will really have to up their game, I am guessing that this is them testing those waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Project WC16 from above! So much space All photos in the usual place: http://www.themeparkguide.biz/news/project-wc16-from-above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mah boi Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 One thing I find interesting about the building so far, is that those parts which look like gutters on the top of the building, look like heavy duty cable support systems which carry electrical cables that connect to machinery requiring high amounts of energy. If that is the case, what type of mechanical or visual objects will be located around the building which would require such a high amount of energy. However, I may be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Well I think that's the same for pretty much every ride building that it houses equipment of very high energy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Are the words you're looking for a transformer, or a conduit (for carrying the cables)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mah boi Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Are the words you're looking for a transformer, or a conduit (for carrying the cables)? I remembered what those things are called now, after a quick google search. They are cable support systems. I can only really presume that those support like systems on the top of the building are for cables, as I have seen similar styles of cable support systems carry heavy duty lines leading up to my university's workshop which has a whole bunch of heavy machinery. But as I said, I may be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yeah conduits, well that's what my dad calls them and he's a sparky. There's probably a different name for those metal versions, you know how industry likes to give everything it's own unique name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxbennxx Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I still think the clue to the theme is hiding in plain sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I still think the clue to the theme is hiding in plain sight. all we have is a picture of an eye though.. It'd be like trying to guess the Smiler's story line from looking at it's logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I doubt it, specially with the disappearance of the sanctuary this year. I think merlin will probably wanna steer away from a direct theme relation to the Smiler. But it could be a hypnotizing theme, or maybe even a science lab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Guys guys guys. I think I've got it! The new ride will be Nemesis Inferno: Sub-Standard! (I'm joking, of course) slendercat and JoshuaA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Anyone going on park today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Nah, I'm at Legoland today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Bored at home.... Let's go for a drive to a certain theme park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Just got suck on the lift hill of nemesis for 5 mins. Great view of the site I'll try post the photo I took in a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I was at LEGOLAND today too Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxbennxx Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Haven't been to Thorpe in aaages, getting a sitter and going fright nights so I can see the size of t his thing in person. I have a feeling photo's don't do it any justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 In person the size is underwhelming. Then again I've always had a negative view on the project. I'm just not a dark ride person. Most likely as I haven't been on a proper one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Then you'll know all about how dark rides use sets, forced perspective and basic illusion to give small spaces the illusion of being much bigger, and that actually it doesn't need to be a big building at all to house a great ride. Most space will be for the ride system. Even then it will very likely use screens, there's even less need for a huge building pognoi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 You really do need to go see it to release how big it is! Photos don't give this building justice its huge. Anyway.... this week I present to you blue boxes and more of the building has been built: § And a nice site overview http://www.themeparkguide.biz/news/project-wc16-september-update Coaster, Cal and Kerfuffle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mah boi Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Is that raised platforms in the tunnel section? The structure of the building is very interesting. Some of the supports look as if they are meant to bear weight from something which will cause vibration due to movement. How deep is that pit anyway? Seeing it in these photos makes it seem as if they are almost the full height of a average man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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