mbizzle Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 On 6/15/2011 at 9:29 PM, 'Mark9 said: It's okay, the project isn't cancelled just because the wing-rider track wasn't heading to Chertsey..Haha I realised that, I was more disappointed about the taking down of the cool posters! To make way for some new cooler ones? *Hopeful face* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Construction update!Since construction began a fence has been erected and a small lake has appeared in the middle of the island!Credit to http://park-paradise.tumblr.com/ for the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Cheers for the shots Ryan! Where is this lake though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 On 6/29/2011 at 10:39 AM, 'AdamY said: Cheers for the shots Ryan! Where is this lake though?I think it could be there in the top picture not sure though.When I was there yesterday a lot of work was being done with many big pieces of machinery on the island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Well at least we have a use for Storm Surge now, when combined with a camera Sidders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 That update is slightly outdated :s So much more has happened.. The update shows nothing of what the site has looked like in the past week!The foundation crew are in and are drilling holes for the foundations, plus many of cement mixers & others things happpening including the pipes where the electrics go through have been going in this week too.Many deliveries including what looks like a big air compressor, a big motor of some kind and all the wire meshing for the foundations. Sheepie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 On 6/29/2011 at 12:58 PM, 'Diesel said: That update is slightly outdated :s So much more has happened.. The update shows nothing of what the site has looked like in the past week!The foundation crew are in and are drilling holes for the foundations, plus many of cement mixers & others things happpening including the pipes where the electrics go through have been going in this week too.Many deliveries including what looks like a big air compressor, a big motor of some kind and all the wire meshing for the foundations.I was just posting pictures that were recently posted elsewhere seeing as there have been none so far on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchy Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks Ryan. I would love to see more recent pics if anyone has them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentez Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Finally some foundations going in! Now we should start to see things kick on at last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySkream Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 On 6/8/2011 at 5:49 PM, 'Sheepie said: I would desperately hope that this project will break that tradition. 2004-2007 are mostly considered "the dark ages" of Tussauds/ Merlin where they added rides with very basic stylising. Saw was also at a disadvantage because over a third of the budget for the project went on buying the rights to use the Saw IP.Let us keep our fingers crossed that this investment will be traditional in terms of where the money is spent- ie; not on any intellectual properties and instead, on the ride hardware, scenic design and effects, area infrastructure and marketing.I know I sound stupid but what rides were added between 04 - 07? I forgot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 On 7/3/2011 at 1:38 PM, 'Kevvy K said: I know I sound stupid but what rides were added between 04 - 07? I forgot Correct me if I'm wrong but I think what happened in the time you asked is:Samurai moved to Thorpe 2004 Rush and slammer opened the same year, can't remember when Can't quite remember what else happened then :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 On 7/3/2011 at 1:38 PM, 'Kevvy K said: I know I sound stupid but what rides were added between 04 - 07? I forgot http://thorpeparkmania.co.uk/page/timelineBasically... Not that this stuff has anything to do with LC12, but then again since everyone seems to be getting impatient since nothing of any interest is happening... Not the worst type of discussion I've seen... SkySkream 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySkream Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 On 7/3/2011 at 2:01 PM, 'Benin said: http://thorpeparkmania.co.uk/page/timelineBasically... Not that this stuff has anything to do with LC12, but then again since everyone seems to be getting impatient since nothing of any interest is happening... Not the worst type of discussion I've seen...Thanks For That Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 The round footer things have arrives on site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javs Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 How exciting. I hope we get more updates than this when the track starts going up!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I wish people wouldn't keep saying footers have arrived - they don't really 'arrive' as such...Anyway, with reference to ^ I'm sure we will, but do you really want a photo update every 3 days when nothing is happening? Updates won't bring opening any nearer, just relax a while. Sure, come September I'll be excited as anyone but until then, calm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollerross11 Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Oh also 2 tall drills to allow the footers to be erected and submerged into the ground. I think I took a picture on Storm Surge ill have a look. Oh and I'm not sure if mentioned LC =Land Compensation or similar. I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Indeed, concrete footers don't arrive... they are poured on site! Those two drills are piling rigs - site were waiting on those to arrive :)Lots more reinforcing steel to come on site over the next month - so you'll start seeing more concrete appearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javs Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Well you are both correct! The footers do arrive on site in the form of hollow concrete tubes, like hula hoops (sorry, I could not think of anything better to describe them!!) They are then placed into the ground and filled with concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise(: Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hey guys, I'm new on here, but I love Thorpe Park and I'm getting obsessed about the new LC12! So I'm going on Monday, so I'll update you all okay? I'll try take some decent pictures too. Excited eeeeeeek! Sheepie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Coaster Man Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Slightly off topic but I think that LC12 stands for Linear Coaster 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 On 7/17/2011 at 8:39 AM, 'Mad Coaster Man said: Slightly off topic but I think that LC12 stands for Linear Coaster 2012.What exactly is a linear coaster, a wingrider or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 The only time I've seen 'linear' near 'coaster' would be the launch system of something like Superman escape which refers to the synchronised motors powering the launch. But it is not called a 'Linear coaster', I don't think it is likely this is what it stands for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 On 7/17/2011 at 10:02 AM, 'pluk said: The only time I've seen 'linear' near 'coaster' would be the launch system of something like Superman escape which refers to the synchronised motors powering the launch. But it is not called a 'Linear coaster', I don't think it is likely this is what it stands for.Exactly, linear to me refers to coasters such as the new 4th Dimension ones, heartlines and launch car ones like Superman Escape.However, I just googled linear roller coaster and it comes up with a bunch of launch coasters such as Blue Fire, Superman Escape and LIM coasters linear' which leads me to believe that in a coaster context refers to the launch system. This would make sense as LIM means Linear Induction Motor and I can't imagine LC12 would include such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javs Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 LC is probably nothing to do with the coaster as such, a bit like Project Dylan. We would never have guessed that now would we! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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