tactic Posted October 27, 2023 Report Posted October 27, 2023 Lots of fancy photos! I need a trip down monks walk soon! Quote
JoshC. Posted October 29, 2023 Report Posted October 29, 2023 Some onsite photos: Â Â Matt N and Inferno 2 Quote
Benin Posted October 29, 2023 Report Posted October 29, 2023 It's a real shame the changing colour look is as bad as it is. Quote
Vinlarr89 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Posted October 29, 2023 12 hours ago, Benin said: It's a real shame the changing colour look is as bad as it is. I have to be honest. I thought it would look horrendous. But I actually really like it now it’s going in. holtjammy16 1 Quote
coasterverse Posted October 30, 2023 Report Posted October 30, 2023 It's definitely growing on me, I thought it'd look hideous but I think it kinda works. Still not massively keen on the shade of 'gold', but I'm sure that'll grow on me too. I think it'll look really decent once it's all put together. Quote
JoshC. Posted October 30, 2023 Report Posted October 30, 2023 Slightly amended plans:Â Â Â In short, the existing building which was set to be retained, refurbished and extended will instead be demolished and rebuilt. This is on advice from the construction team, who believe it will be more efficient. Â The exterior is also set to be slightly different too. Matt N and Matt 236 2 Quote
MattyMoo Posted October 30, 2023 Report Posted October 30, 2023 How SLKSTN manages to curate Fright Nights and manage this project as well as advising on construction changes is absolutely beyond me. coasterverse 1 Quote
Benin Posted October 30, 2023 Report Posted October 30, 2023 The contracted construction team saying it'll be more efficient for that building to have far more work done to it is some damn good business for them. Inferno 1 Quote
StevenVig Posted October 30, 2023 Report Posted October 30, 2023 7 hours ago, coasterverse said: I thought it'd look hideous but I think it kinda works. Â The more you say it, the more it might come true Quote
coasterverse Posted October 30, 2023 Report Posted October 30, 2023 2 hours ago, StevenVig said:  The more you say it, the more it might come true  It's almost as if design is subjective or something 🤯 Quote
Glitch Posted October 30, 2023 Report Posted October 30, 2023 Thorpe park were on the silkstone livestream this evening answering questions. They teased an 8 in answer to the new logo.  Also what do you think will be released on Thursday? It wouldn’t be a silkstone event without some sort of teaser! George W 1 Quote
Mark9 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Posted October 31, 2023 8 hours ago, Glitch said: Thorpe park were on the silkstone livestream this evening answering questions. They teased an 8 in answer to the new logo.  Also what do you think will be released on Thursday? It wouldn’t be a silkstone event without some sort of teaser!  New range of hats? Quote
JoshC. Posted October 31, 2023 Report Posted October 31, 2023 The twisted outerbank dive is complete! Â Â Â coasterverse, Inferno, Matt N and 2 others 5 Quote
Vinlarr89 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Posted October 31, 2023 Honestly think we will have one of the best elements in Europe with that outerbanked turn / dive. It looks insane from some angles Quote
MattyMoo Posted November 1, 2023 Report Posted November 1, 2023 Yep, agreed - looks absolutely ridiculous the more angles and close ups we get. Wow. Quote
Mark9 Posted November 1, 2023 Report Posted November 1, 2023 In all seriousness, this looks amazing. Genuinely can't wait now. Quote
Glitch Posted November 1, 2023 Report Posted November 1, 2023 Question, are we expecting this rollercoaster to be heavily themed? I’m slightly concerned that we’ve had nothing story wise other than the name. With the swarm we had actors running around telling us the end was coming or will it just be a let the hardware do the talking type of ride? Quote
George W Posted November 1, 2023 Report Posted November 1, 2023 24 minutes ago, Glitch said: Question, are we expecting this rollercoaster to be heavily themed? I’m slightly concerned that we’ve had nothing story wise other than the name. With the swarm we had actors running around telling us the end was coming or will it just be a let the hardware do the talking type of ride? The story is that it's the UK's tallest and fastest rollercoaster, I doubt this will be anywhere near as well themed as the swarm but I'd seriously love to be wrong but I'm expecting a fairly loose theme and mostly just stylized. JoshC. 1 Quote
JoshC. Posted November 1, 2023 Report Posted November 1, 2023 46 minutes ago, Glitch said: Question, are we expecting this rollercoaster to be heavily themed? I’m slightly concerned that we’ve had nothing story wise other than the name. With the swarm we had actors running around telling us the end was coming or will it just be a let the hardware do the talking type of ride?  The park have said there will be a story, to some degree. I imagine that will mostly be communicated by videos / marketed. In terms of at-the-ride theming, I doubt it will be much beyond landscaping, stylising buildings, logos/images and not much else. The plans don't indicate any theming.  I don't think the ride needs much theming anyway. As said above, the height will do the talking. The location around the lake will add to the vibe. A good, long soundtrack will help create an atmosphere. Onboard audio hasn't been confirmed or denied yet, but could still happen, and would add a lot. I expect there could be actors during the first few days/weeks around the plaza, just to add a bit more to the area.  In other news, here's a look at what's been built so far in terms of supports/track:  If absolutely everything goes to plan, then - according to the original scheme of implementation in the plans - the ride could be ready by mid-March. Obviously there's a lot of variables there, but I think there's a good chance the ride could open at the start of season.  Matt N 1 Quote
Cornflakes Posted November 1, 2023 Report Posted November 1, 2023 3 hours ago, JoshC. said: If absolutely everything goes to plan, then - according to the original scheme of implementation in the plans - the ride could be ready by mid-March.  kind of hoping it isn’t so I can double dip with the nemesis opening and the hyperia opening Quote
JoshC. Posted November 5, 2023 Report Posted November 5, 2023 Thanks to the wonderful Marc for this stunning update... Â https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02dPUmQbbJ1EiocwwYpsLCQHZ6NHCnr9WnKgeCcTEhB9uXzKJcL1UiyFJuvsb5nMVl&id=100063475932653 Matt N 1 Quote
Parm Pap Posted November 6, 2023 Report Posted November 6, 2023 you think you're a turn, but you're only a bank, you think you're a turn, but you're only a bank   on we go, building for you, this is our ride for you, enjoy it soon, as we march onto higher territory. but it may be a wait, depends, so let's see Quote
Mark9 Posted November 6, 2023 Report Posted November 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Parm Pap said: you think you're a turn, but you're only a bank, you think you're a turn, but you're only a bank   on we go, building for you, this is our ride for you, enjoy it soon, as we march onto higher territory. but it may be a wait, depends, so let's see  So it's themed to Ru Pauls drag race. Quote
Glitch Posted November 12, 2023 Report Posted November 12, 2023 I’m hoping we get a loggers leap Easter egg or two. Perhaps they could play happy birthday in the queue every now and then and allow the person who’s birthday it is to skip the queue Quote
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