February 21, 200916 yr comment_45305 250 test runs isn't that much when you think about it. If Thorpe are saying the throughput for the ride is 1100pph that means 275 dispatches from the station will happen every day (so 275 rides a day). So really that number is nothing special
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45306 http://www.thorpeparkguide.com/archives/pr...tos/feb09-9.jpgLook at the fans in that photo; it seems there are motors of some kind attached to the exterior side of them, proposing that they will spin. If you ask me, they look too crisp and fresh, they need roughing up like the damping effect on the wood.
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45308 Sorry to go off topic but on the Southparks forum looks like signage has appeared on the ride entrance
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45309 http://www.thorpeparkguide.com/archives/pr...tos/feb09-9.jpgLook at the fans in that photo; it seems there are motors of some kind attached to the exterior side of them, proposing that they will spin. If you ask me, they look too crisp and fresh, they need roughing up like the damping effect on the wood.For all we know, the fans may actually be used. If the fans are damaged then I can't see how they would work. Maybe they should add some red paint to symbolize blood. Other than that, the theme looks amazing!
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45311 Sorry to go off topic but on the Southparks forum looks like signage has appeared on the ride entrance Link?
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45316 I'm new to this so be nice does anyone know if they've announced the winners of that first ride competition or not?sorry if this has been discussed before but I couldn't be bothered to go through like 40 pages
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45317 I'm new to this so be nice does anyone know if they've announced the winners of that first ride competition or not?sorry if this has been discussed before but I couldn't be bothered to go through like 40 pages To put it simply, no. But hopefully they will be soon.
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45320 Entrance (and view in 'all sizes')They've installed the information boards etc and the signs about each queue. Just waiting for a big "Saw - The Ride" sign in the centre I think. Also you can see that they have installed some cameras which look good eg. entrance structure and corner of station building. Details darling details.Ally Graham's photos - southparks.
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45323 Wow looks amazing SAW - The Ride sign should be up within a few days I suspect
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45336 I'm pretty sure the plans don't show any sign in the centre of that structure above the access gates.I think the sign saying Saw the ride will be in the middle of that area as you enter the island.
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45339 I'm pretty sure the plans don't show any sign in the centre of that structure above the access gates.I think the sign saying Saw the ride will be in the middle of that area as you enter the island.True. I'm pretty sure the feature sign was intended for the space where the shop now stands. Likely to be placed on top of or next to the shop I suppose.
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45340 I'm pretty sure the plans don't show any sign in the centre of that structure above the access gates.I think the sign saying Saw the ride will be in the middle of that area as you enter the island.I think it will be in the centre becuase it will look very empty otherwise?
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45341 Are they leaving the shop blue? And is the car just going to be parked there?Wont last very long if it is
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45343 Are they leaving the shop blue? And is the car just going to be parked there?Wont last very long if it is Surely this is the only ride at Thorpe where the theme benefits from the presence of chavs (if they're going for the neglect abandoned look 'n' all )Nope there are plans on some site I saw the other day for how the shop is going to be themed, it's going to be brown with writing of some sort (tba) on the side you'll see when you enter the island.
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45344 The 'blue hut' is the basis for the shop. As you can see from this photo, a more permanent roof has been put on, soon to be followed by walls.
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45348 Surely this is the only ride at Thorpe where the theme benefits from the presence of chavs (if they're going for the neglect abandoned look 'n' all )Nope there are plans on some site I saw the other day for how the shop is going to be themed, it's going to be brown with writing of some sort (tba) on the side you'll see when you enter the island.Any chance of a link to that site? Havent seen any pics of theming on the shop The 'blue hut' is the basis for the shop. As you can see from this photo, a more permanent roof has been put on, soon to be followed by walls.They're putting walls around the shop? Surely that defeats the whole point of using porta-kabins for the shop?
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45355 Found it http://thorpeparkdata.webs.com/projectdylan/kioskplans.htm
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45357 Wow - never seem them before, haha. I must say that Thorpe have kept very true to their original designs, which is often quite a rare occurrence.
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45366 They're putting walls around the shop? Surely that defeats the whole point of using porta-kabins for the shop?Would you rather them keep it plain, blue, corrogated iron? Lol.Looking back at the plans, how did we not figure it out that it was going to be based around the Saw films? There were clues everywhere!
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45367 Would you rather them keep it plain, blue, corrogated iron? Lol.Looking back at the plans, how did we not figure it out that it was going to be based around the Saw films? There were clues everywhere!I know I saw that aswell looking back at the Discovery video with the key that really made me feel stupid.
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45379 Sheepie I think the point is to make it look like a porta kabin, just very worn and rustic http://thorpeparkdata.webs.com/projectdylan/kioskplans.htmOf course it would ridiculous left blue haha :]
February 21, 200916 yr comment_45381 Does anyone know for sure, because I will need to book tickets before half term and if it will not be open for 14th march then it will be a waste of money.Yes, 14th of March.Only thing that could go wrong is problems with the ride on the day, that would be a real letdown
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