JAMMYD777 Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Just a little something to celebrate The Swarm. I have really grown to love this ride to bits :)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7-Syri6JFYJAMMYD777/8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 To further that, I saw the swarm from the M3, does look amazing, draws attention away from Stealth on the skyline.Oooh I love little things like being able to see rides from the distance I believe we had this conversation in chat room t'other day, about driving to a theme park and seeing rides in the distance etc :oObviously from Chertsey direction, you go over the bridge and see the whole park, but also you can see Stealth when coming from Staines direction, so I wonder if you can see Swarm now from that direction :oJanuary is upon us, hopeully it won't be long before we see these dam trains And TESTING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Irishman Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Oh, we can be sure of that. They couldn't waste anymore time getting things ready by January. So yeah, we should be seeing trains at the start of the New Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 We have a church!http://www.facebook....68536083&type=1 UnderItAll, JackR, Luke_A and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 If it looks as good as Thirteen's then we are well and truly onto a winner here...It's MASSIVE! Like HUGE! Potentially the tallest station ever... Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Indeed, looking mighty awesome and should be very imposing when it's done! I like the detail on the wood already, and the cracked plaster and exposed brick are looking great. I'm impressed by the crumbling effect at the tops of the walls.It still looks weird though, just having a flat floor with track plonked on top rather than recessed! I mean, who hasn't looked down under the track into the darkness whilst waiting to be dispatched on Saw? ...No...? Just me? Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 This really does look impressive from Thorpe, can't wait to see the finshed product its going to be something special...I know what you mean Adam, it does look very werid... not in a bad way but just strange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Don't get me wrong this looks amazing, but on the middle picture, the track doesn't seem to be finished? Either this was taken before track construction was finished and there is a lot more progress as of now, or the track isn't properly completed (which I highly doubt because RMC are over in Spain now for Shambhala. It could just be the end of some transfer track, but I thought that was to the left of the station from that viewpoint and that does look like the entrance back into the station after the break run... I'm confused o.O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 The two recesses in the floor of the middle photo is where the transfer track has been rolled out of the way so that theming can be accessed more easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham22 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Looks good. Also, It still looks weird though, just having a flat floor with track plonked on top rather than recessed! I mean, who hasn't looked down under the track into the darkness whilst waiting to be dispatched on Saw? ...No...? Just me? Ok yes, it does look weird, but it has to be like that because the trains are next to the track, not raised above like Furius Baco.Furius BacoRaptor.Granted, it's not a big difference but there is one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 It still looks weird though, just having a flat floor with track plonked on top rather than recessed! I mean, who hasn't looked down under the track into the darkness whilst waiting to be dispatched on Saw? ...No...? Just me? Ok Indeedy, thats something thats lost with the type of train being used. It's very odd to get on the train with the track at the same level as you. Very unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 That picture of the rather sexy Raptor makes me want to see Swarm's trains in the flesh even more - I bet they'll look properly evil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Ugh, it's just ridiculous! I'm in love with the scenic work for this ride. It's projects like this that inspire me to become a Scenic Artist. This station could be potentially beautiful and stunning. So far, it is putting every other ride station to shame. Just over 13 weeks until we see the finished thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 I was to see ugly trains too Adam! A snarling, growling alien head, which lots of textural rendering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 I hope they leave that scaffolding up, it really adds to the theme like on Th13teen. ;)Anyone know how old the pics are? Still a lot to do, but lookin awesome so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mah boi Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 I pressume those pictures to be around the same time around when they finished the plane wing, as in the last timelapse image, the church is all painted in the greyish colour. I don't like it how they realese old photos. But, hopefully on christmas we should see the trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 What make people think the pics are so old? They look like they've been taken a couple of days ago to me, not months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Why does it matter if they are 'old' .. ?Surely all that matters is that we are getting the pictures with something new in each time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Welcome James, I'm glad you're able to share this exciting time with us here. I agree, we've been so spoilt this closed season. We're very lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javs Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Don't get me wrong this looks amazing, but on the middle picture, the track doesn't seem to be finished? Either this was taken before track construction was finished and there is a lot more progress as of now, or the track isn't properly completed (which I highly doubt because RMC are over in Spain now for Shambhala. It could just be the end of some transfer track, but I thought that was to the left of the station from that viewpoint and that does look like the entrance back into the station after the break run... I'm confused o.OThat is because the transfer track has been slid across to the maintenance side. This is a very recent photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) Looks Snazzy, No? Edited December 22, 2011 by Sidders Please do not embolden and underline text unnecessarily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Obviously from Chertsey direction, you go over the bridge and see the whole park, but also you can see Stealth when coming from Staines direction, so I wonder if you can see Swarm now from that direction On the bridge itself, you don't really get any views of Swarm itself (you can see it, but it's more you have to look out for it, and it's still a 'blink and you'll miss it' moment if you're in a moving vehicle.) However, when you're over the bridge and get the whole view of the park, you can actually see part of the church theming if you look out for it! You can also see it when coming from Staines direction - mainly just the main lift and drop from what I've seen. If you know where to look out for Stealth from that direction, you shouldn't really miss Swarm! :)In general though, I'm impressed (and slightly surprised) at how little impact it makes to surrounding areas. For example, I was expecting to be able to see it on my train route to college (as there's some nice views of Stealth that can be got), but it is literally just a quick glimpse of it (which you have to look out for). So Thorpe should be commended for that I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 - Keeps checking the topic for new updates - - is disappointed because no one has posted in 5 days - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Well, there's been no construction updates over the past few days, because there's nothing new. No one will post if there's nothing to update after all.It's the Christmas break, workers are probably off till after the New Year. Construction updates will probably happen when...construction is happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Irishman Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 That or they're absolutely finished. Anything on the list that's not been covered yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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