Sheepie Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Who else is visualising the layout from that photo? I drew it out in my head! Liam T and Sidders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster XTREME Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Can't believe how fast that went up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 LIFT HILL LIFT HILL LIFT HILL!!!! :D Lol Sheepie! I barely know the layout as it was ages since I saw the plans etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I come bearing images!!!!!! (thanks to luke from coasterupdates( http://CoasterUpdates.com )Follow the http://coasterupdates.com blog tonight, being updated live from the park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Whomsoever said machines can't have sex appeal has clearly never seen a B&M Wing Rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm just absolutely stunned at how quickly this is all going up, this time last week there was barely anything up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben1990 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Around 7pm! holtjammy16, Sidders, Mark9 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben1990 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 1 week ago:Today: holtjammy16, Sheepie, Drawin and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Around 7pm!Gorgeous image, thanks for that Ben1990 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I agree, t's a nice image, did the timelapse camera snap that or were you onsite for some reason or other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 http://www.lc12.co.uk/A update from today here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Nice one Marc, like the shots with the sunset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentez Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Another "Theme UK" update from yesterday.....Full set can be found Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 You know what, that lead into that first inversion is going to be insane. I'm actually scared! Mer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 You know what, that lead into that first inversion is going to be insane. I'm actually scared!Because your on the sides of the track, the first inline is going to be a whole different experience. Similar to the likes of the blade rotation on an electric fan. The concept of getting a crazy amount of hang time and a decent view of all the scenery and a lot of the park as you twist upside down in a different way to usual is going to be immense! Sidders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Which side are you going to try and sit on? I'm gonna go for the right so I go higher on that dive drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Another "Theme UK" update from yesterday.....Loving the wheel-barrow. Really makes this photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I will try to do both sides on the day I first get to ride it. Preferably right first as you get the higher side on the inclined loop, corkscrew and first drop. This will be very re ride-able because of the difference in experience depending on what side of the car you sit on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenC Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Construction continues apace on The Swarm - photos from today are now live on Total Thorpe Park! And what a day it was - photos always look better with a cloudless blue sky backdrop There seemed to be little work going on with the lift hill/first drop, but new track is going up on the other side of the site! They're certainly not slowing the rate of construction - I think they are now building the part of the ride which circles the helicopter:The lift hill is really imposing on the Thorpe skyline (it's huge), especially from the Dome - almost everyone walking across the entrance bridge pointed at it and got excited. There are also new banners promoting the ride hanging in the Dome and a mini Missing Wall has been placed next to the Swarm "security area" next to Stealth, so Thorpe are doing a great job in getting guests on Park talking about the ride.I can't wait to see this view in just over 5 months time... Liam T, JoshC., Sidders and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 That helix is deliciously banked. Yes: deliciously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thanks for the images ben BenC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thorpe's marketing team (for the ride, NOT the PR stunts) need to be commended for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben1990 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Not too sure I like how the supports will totally dominate the bulk of the island's open space...and can't help but doubt the effectiveness of theming such as the plane when it will be dwarfed by the huge supports! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben1990 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Around 9am yesterday...in case anyone was still in doubt as to just how gargantuan this thing is, have a look at those two orange dots at the top of the lift hill for some perspective!They are working on the maintenance 'basket' which is suspended beneath the top of the lift on a rail (which can be seen in some of the earlier pictures of that track section), and allows for access below the track and to the chain. This next photo shows the other end of the site- where work has been done on the shell of the station building and the helicopter section of the track has begun erection- look how close it appears to be to the ground!And finally, this is how the island appeared at around 7am this morning! Sidders and Coaster XTREME 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Misty Swarm is yum! Looking wonderful And that helicopter turn is very low! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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