Marc Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Why is there Asylum's sound loop playing in the area in that video?Along with the construction fence with barbed wire / CCTV theyve added speakers for them sound effects I presume, its playing from that not Stealths area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Along with the construction fence with barbed wire / CCTV theyve added speakers for them sound effects I presume, its playing from that not Stealths areaSounds good Marc. Cheers for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Oh hello barbed wire on the construction fence by Stealth. It'd be great for thrill-on-the-side if Thorpe built a relief walkway under that section of Stealth's track to The Swarm's island. But of course, I'd imagine that wouldn't be entirely practical because of the engine/hydraulics room being so near? Plus, noise and potential damage to hearing may be an issue I think you will find it is 127 feet (to the nearest foot) as in the UK we tend to use a rounding upwards system. Add the height of the train and we are almost certainly over 127 feet (high point of the track being 38.6m or 126.64042 feet).The only place I can find a reference to infernos height being 115 feet is in the student pack, which I would like to think is a problem in just that pack (why not send them an email, both inferno and detonator are wrong on a quick look) as I am sure its height was correct in marketing information.Ahh, thanks Ian. I knew I read it somewhere but I just couldn't remember - it is uncanny how they state Inferno's height as Detonator's, as often the ride's heights are spot on or rounded up (I thought The Swarm was 126.1/2/3/4ft or something and so would be rounded down) . It may just be a a misprint as you say. I'll email them and see what they have to say about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sorry I sounded so sarcastic on reading that back, it wasn't how I mean't it at all. Ironically Inferno and the detonator drop height are both 99 feet, so they at least have something almost rightish in those stats. I also got the height from the planning application, so if that is wrong, then so am I.Nah, that's alright, I'm well-adjusted anyway! But I thought Inferno was 95ft? Ah well, I guess only the people with the blueprints really know the exact height.But on the subject of ride heights, wasn't The Swarm meant to be taller than 38.6? I'm sure the MTDP specified "no taller than 50m" or something like that? That leaves quite a considerable gap that could've been used up if it were allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 There was one 40 and one 50 on the MTDP - I guess the 2015 will now be the up to 50m one. Edit - looks like you removed your question...I was thinking, although I do agree the resemblance is uncanny, wouldn't an official tie-in be more pushed and in-your-face? I remember the Saw announcement clearly stating "based on the film"... Although I think it probably will be with this, just when the marketing for the film starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 There was one 40 and one 50 on the MTDP - I guess the 2015 will now be the up to 50m one.Ah, thanks for the Adam - I did a little searching moments ago and found this at Total Thorpe Park: http://www.totalthorpepark.co.uk/features/future.shtmlWhich explains it all nicely. The 2015 coaster will indeed be the one to "not exceed 50m". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just an interesting point to throw into the height thing..Island C, ie The Swarm, was meant to be the 'up to 50m coaster', with Islands A and E being up to 40m. Pretty sure I read somewhere in the plans for this coaster that, because the coaster high points were carefully planned, they wre allowed to swap them round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javs Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I feel like I need to take a step back and look at this from a distance because it can be easy to become complacent with such an amazing project. We are getting a brand new B&M Wing Rider called 'The Swarm' with a kickass layout, 4 inversions and amazing themeing! Are we still in the UK?! We won't have seen a project on this scale since Air 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hey I didn't know if there was a thread already. There is! The plans look good, not to mention there new mini site!GeorgeConcept Art: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hey ;)I didn't know if there was a thread already. The plans look good, not to mention there new mini site!Discuss here :DGeorgeConcept Art:You didn't know if there was a thread already when there is an entire sub-forum dedicated to it? Hmm Merged with existing thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 yeah dedicated to LC12 (speculation, guessing), I thought there could be a new one now we know the actual name, layout, themeing ect.Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Please take extra care to look for existing threads before posting new ones. We can understand minor mistakes but I would say that the LC12 sub-forum and relevant topics were pretty easy to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Looking awesome; initally the whole THE swarm thing made cringe a little but as previously mentioned, people will soon enough just be calling it Swarm anyway.Concept Art really does look great as well. It would be awesome if the "Swarm's eyes" lit up red during dark hours like Fright Nites but guessing the cost of having such a feature would far outweigh the times it would be effective; the technology is there, it's just also whether the trains will allow it to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just want to know really what on earth is that bloke doing in the second row in regards to the fire... Most random pose ever... SkySkream 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hello,I come with some more media:Video Promo: Logo:EnjoyEdit: If you would like to download the promo: http://www.mediafire.com/?j7kj86al3vk1eo1 Ryan and Sheepie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javs Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Well at least all this pretty much ends the speculation of the ride being 4D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just you wait Javs, I predict at least 10 mentions of the ride being a 4D on here between now and ride opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenC Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I really like the name "The Swarm"; it's original and quite fitting for a wing rider where you're swooping around. I was at the Park today and was impressed with the marketing effort next to Stealth - the two police officers and Les were creating quite a scene, and really giving the new ride exposure. Some of the GP seemed a bit bemused as to whether Les was an actor or a just disruptive Park guest! The "restricted area" themeing has had a bit more decoration added to it since yesterday, now sporting the claim: "The UK's 1st Winged Roller Coaster". Can't imagine The Swarm will be a 4D now, or else Thorpe would have made more of it in their marketing.Managed to get a video of Les telling us a bit more about who/what The Swarm actually are... mbizzle, Sheepie and Ryan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javs Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I love the air raid siren!!! I hope that makes it into the theming of the final ride, so cool. Reminds me of Oblivion's marketing when they had a guy standing by the fence telling people to move clear of the hazardous area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomathy Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just a quick note that is a little bit off topic, but would I be right in saying that Les is also an actor within the saw the ride queue? I was there Thursday before all The Swarm marketing began and saw an actor in the saw the ride queue that looked exactly like him minus the glasses. I wouldn't have been able to tell unless his hood had came off though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th13teen Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Calm down everyone, its early days in this project, so we need to stop all these wonderful concepts you all have of the ride! Because the way it is going you will all eventually have a ride that will never reach your expectations! I as much as the next person want it to be as good as the promos and plans etc show! But we cannot count on it, the only banker we have is that it will be a B&M wingrider with hopefully some good levels of theming! We need to stop the thoughts of this years frightnights to be involved, look at what they did with saw back when it was being constructed! Nothing! So lets keep our fingers crossed and have some patients for spring 2012! But its all looking good for a very good ride for the UK theme park Industry, It seems as though Merlin are not slowing down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just a quick note that is a little bit off topic, but would I be right in saying that Les is also an actor within the saw the ride queue? I was there Thursday before all The Swarm marketing began and saw an actor in the saw the ride queue that looked exactly like him minus the glasses. I wouldn't have been able to tell unless his hood had came off though.No, that'd be one of the chav guests. But either way you must beware them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javs Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Does anyone know where the actual break run on 'The Swarm' is? I have been trying to work it out for ages on the plans. The thing is, the turn after the roll through the ruins is nicely banked back towards the station, suggesting it will carry some speed. My thoughts, are that there may be a trim break before the final turn back to the station, then the break run leading up to the station itself. Any thoughts? I would rather not see a trim break and hopefully the ride will take the last turn at full speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomathy Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 No, that'd be one of the chav guests. But either way you must beware them. You got me there! In all seriousness though, I'm sure it's the same person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 It probably is. All the actors are part of the entertainments team, and some have probably been in FN mazes, Saw or Saw Alive. :rolleyes:Pretty sure I've seen one of the other guys who played the 'LC12' guy in Saw Alive previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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