AdamY Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Just noticed this blue crane is ready to have trims installed on it at a later date. Run for your lives! JackR, Drawin and Luke_A 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 It seems to me that the trims won't be added until ride testing. There doesn't seem to be any kind of trim appearing above the track as of yet, meaning they've probably been bought and stored, and the track piece has been manufactured in order to allow for them to be installed at a later date if Thorpe see fit. The idea does puzzle me, because I realise it's easily more cost-effective to to prepare for the trims to be needed (should they be) instead of having to send for another piece with trim holes and fitted brakes in a season or two down the line, but the bottom of the drop is probably the easiest place to calculate the train velocity and so, why would they need these holes in the case that trims only may be needed? Surely they can work out how fast the train is going and decided whether to put them in from those calculations?I'm at a loss, but time will reveal all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I meant the holes on the crane itself... But I do agree, plus if they were a possibility I don't see why they didn't just fit them and then switch them off if not needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 That's another possibility, of course Adam - and it would save the time in fitting them if the time ever came.And I know you were referring to the crane It's just the thought crossed my mind about the trims on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Maybe they've borrowed the simulation engine Intamin used for 13? Who knows how fast it'll go!!It is ingenious really, costs nothing to fit like that now but a fortune to adapt it later. AdamY, Luke_A and Tom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Just the inversion section to go in.This is the latest from the time lapse camera and this will update on here so no need to go on the website. Luke_A, Liam T, Mer and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 YAY. I'm imagining the train gradually turning over and diving then flying of the end of the track like the koolkid I am. Can't wait to see what the train looks like on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javs Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 That looks mighty fine! Such an impressive looking coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentez Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Wow, can't wait to see how the train flows through the inversion / drop and into the Zero G. Loving the constant updates too via the time lapse camera. For me, this is the most important coaster build in years (in the UK) so its great being able to follow every moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Damn that's sexy.It should feel amazing. It kind of looks like a massive version of the last inversion on Rage (although POVs don't seem to support this, it certainly feels like a slowish twist then a dive into itself when your on it). That is one of my favourite elements of any coaster and really makes Rage, stuck out on a wing and at that size it should be a huge wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Ugh! Don't compare this splendid coaster to a Gerstler Euro-Fighter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yeah, I knew that was coming!! But I'm just talking about that single little element (as I can't think of another ride that does a manoeuvre quite like it), and did mention how much better this will be!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySkream Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Right heres what I think so far:Tbf, saw island is kind of pointless. But seeing as swarm is on an actual island the develpment could get pretty big. If in the following years they add new rides it could be amazing, but I really want a dark ride. And the islands theming must be spot on. Add in a few flats and something or other and RESULT!That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 http://thorpeparkmania.co.uk/viewphoto/3263I always imagined a flat ride (Giant Top Spin in particular) to be on the empty piece of land on the far left of the picture between the helix and the final turn before the second brake run... There probably isn't enough space for a Top Spin but a flat ride of any sort would probably be situated on the far side of the island to the bridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Alt angle from Ian on CF here:Stealth, meet your new, much cooler than you, neighbour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mah boi Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 It appears that the trims have been installed in that latest time lapse update picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Here's a slightly more detailed version, CoasterUpdates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SkySkream Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Here's a slightly more detailed version, CoasterUpdatesWow that drop is just turning out to be immense, HEAD FIRST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 For once a Facebook comment was correct; that video is in fact a reversed clip of the track being lowered into the water. You can tell if you look at the way the slack in the chords changes as the track lifts out of the water. At least this means they did it on purpose, although I still don't quite get why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 For once a Facebook comment was correct; that video is in fact a reversed clip of the track being lowered into the water. You can tell if you look at the way the slack in the chords changes as the track lifts out of the water. At least this means they did it on purpose, although I still don't quite get why!Your perfectly right, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Using track as theming >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdLead Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Was in park today and was keeping an eye on construction when I could. At the start of the day a crane was holding the final curve of the first drop in place waiting for the last piece to be connected to the top of the lift hill to complete the loop. Piece was lifted into place at 11 (I remember so precisely as I was climbing Nemesis' lift hill at the time!).Seemed like lots of work in the station area and other work was happening near the helicopter loop and the Helix, but couldn't see any considerable work to report. A few pictures from different angles and perspectives below. The ride is already starting to dominate the skyline from certain parts of the park. Luke_A, Drawin, SkySkream and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 It just looks so damn cool - thanks AdLead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Just imagining that start on the right hand side.. near miss from the word go with the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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