Sidders Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 That's not the eagle going to Dollywood. I'm going to sound incredibly nerdy when I say this but, when the guy building it did that video on the previous page (or maybe the one before that? Jack you posted it! ) you can see that the talons are directed forward as if the eagle is about to swoop down a grab hold it's riders/prey. Also, the eagle going to Dollywood was promised to be rustic gold and brown in colour, meaning the shiny metal eagle above is already made and not going to Dollywood (I'm pretty sure you can see that very eagle in the video too). Wish CF would open their eyes... seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 That's not the eagle going to Dollywood. I'm going to sound incredibly nerdy when I say this but, when the guy building it did that video on the previous page (or maybe the one before that? Jack you posted it! ) you can see that the talons are directed forward as if the eagle is about to swoop down a grab hold it's riders/prey. Also, the eagle going to Dollywood was promised to be rustic gold and brown in colour, meaning the shiny metal eagle above is already made and not going to Dollywood (I'm pretty sure you can see that very eagle in the video too). Wish CF would open their eyes... seriously.Sorry, I had no idea! I only presumed it was the actual eagle because everyone on CF said so. Well that doesn't look like a 40ft wingspan anyway so I'm quite glad that is not the actual eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 If you believe everything you read, stop reading. Especially if it's a tabloid or CF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Wild Eagle's Station :wub:Credits to Theme park review alexander and Sidders 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Universal Orlando have just given us a load of info for their year ahead, with the new Mini Golf 9that looks fab), a new 'World of Color' Lagoon Show , Parade, upgrades to the Blueman Group show as well as Despicable Me and upgrade! The new animation is just WOW, great to see them 'plus' a ride that was already world class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 WOW. Beats The Swarm's station by a mile! I love how the stairs zigzag in and out of the building to the side. It reminds me some what of Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls too. I'm starting to like this ride more and more as it comes closer to opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Another nice Wing Rider train from Dollywood! Sidders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Universal's stuff although already known for ages looks nice from 'official' sources at last. Already sick to the back teeth of all the "It's world of colour!!111!!!one!!" on twitter though and it's only been a few hours... Still, can't wait to try new Spidey in October <3And with Dollywood, I'm almost certain it's theirs. Firstly, if we take the guy to be about 6' then it's pretty huge. Second, the size was only an approximation anyway. Finally - and this is the aspect that seems most obvious to me but I haven't seen mentioned by anyone - how many orders for giant larger-than-life eagle sculptures do you think this guy gets!? I mean, do you really think they're in that much demand that he just happens to be building another at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 That one was built ages ago and was this one that Dollywood came across when they thought of the idea of having one. In this video you can see the eagle supposedly going to Dollywood, but it's already built and will not be the one Kevin Stone is making for Dollywood. At 0:37 seconds you can see the claws of the eagle in the video and how they match with the picture above - they are closed and are shaped downwards. Stone will build one whose claws outstretch forward, with it's talons open. He speaks of this and how it'll be golden brown on it's back so I don't believe that picture is of the one going to Dollywood myself.EDIT: THIS is the eagle going to Dollywood:Observe the rustic feathers and those beastly talons. :DIn other news... someone get one of THESE for Dragon Khan's make-over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cernuschi Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Not to keen on those Wild Eagle trains, much prefer the Swarms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 ^Agreed, not a big fan of those trains. They 'look' too much like trains, where it shows the body of the train so much (wow, that sounds very dim..), and not enough like an eagle.Swarm and Raptor seemingly cover the body much better.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Also, there's better, or more realistic, textual renderings of The Swarm and Raptor's trains. The warts, the scales, the teeth etc. These just look like finely sanded material and smoothed over before painting like an eagle. They could've made the train like so much better if they'd carved in feather detail or beak detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Another view of the Wild Eagle trains, taken off their mini site. Looks great, but as already mentioned, a bit 'fake' and not as good as the Swarm. I do however, like these custom trains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Anyone else think that eagle décor looks like chocolate melting? And those eagles look so weird one you see them as a whole row of just... heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Could have done with some feather details tbh, but still far superior than your average roller coaster train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 They do look a bit, meh... Especially with Raptor and Swarm's...WAIT, UK stuff better than USA! *dies of shock* Will and Ricky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Could have done with some feather details tbh, but still far superior than your average roller coaster train. They do look a bit, meh... Especially with Raptor and Swarm's...WAIT, UK stuff better than USA! *dies of shock*That happens far more then we think ^_^I like Wild Eagles happy eagles. They love life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_A Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Two very interesting video's here thanks to TPR, showing Wild Eagle. One is a construction tour and the other is an interview with Pete Owens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 That layout does look amazing... The location also helps it greatly of course...B&M are on to such a winner ride type with this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles1 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I definitely think this is perhaps the most exciting new coaster design for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Sidders, Will and TraX 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 The news is a few days old, but nobody has bought it up so... LEVIATHAN TRAINS:Looking pretty good from what I can see, should be interesting to see if the Leviathan face is on the front of the zero cars. Also, just another sexy picture to accompany the one Liam posted above: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Normal 4 across trains? I'm a bit surprised by that in a way but then for B&M this is something new so going back to a flat row does make sense...And coar that's a fab view from the entrance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I reallly love the colours they've used. Bright and vibrant certainly works for American coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I love how a lot of coasters' highest point is the height of Leviathan's final brake run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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