Benin Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Could be worse...I'd rather this random Lezbo stuff than some crap celeb being strung onto it for absolutely no reason...I'm indifferent to it... In a way it does work in amongst the overall theme and story, and these sort of videos do exist from crackpots like the character Lez is protraying... But on the other hand it does seem rather cheap in the filming style and the like...Both good and bad really... But as I said, at least 'Thrill Scientist' Brendan or some dodgy awful celeb hasn't been tagged onto it yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 To be honest, I'd much rather have videos than no videos at all.When push comes to shove, these videos are keeping interest up amongst the public and the fans, so even if it doesn't relate to the story in the end, it's doing no harm, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 It's nice to see the effort and the story develop over time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySkream Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Could someone maybe post these videos on here, please? Edited November 30, 2011 by Neilfever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 They're all over his Facebook page. They're a bit rubbish, although leading upto one of many big PR stunts the park are planning soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I think Kevvy meant that he is not a fan of the Lez Cougan page on Facebook and never will be, so requests somebody to post the videos here so he can view them anyway. Doesn't make much sense as he may as well just like the page but never mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentez Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 (taken from developer diary) :wub:EDIT: http://go-merlin.co.uk/theswarm/ Thanks to Go Merlin, heres a time lapse of construction..... Sidders, Mer, JackR and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 "Drools at aircraft themeing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Looks AMAZING! I do hope they finish the fuselage of the plane off though. The plans show it being partially submerged in water but at the moment its only resting on the island and half of it is ripped off. Other than that it looks absolutely fantastic and I love the way the finish of the front is different to the back bit under the zero-G due to it crashing etc. Looking at the man next to the propeller you can see the sheer size of that scenery as well. The track in the background winding round its self is amazing and I can really see this being a faultless project if Thorpe stick to the plans.EDIT: I looked at the plans and it is built accordingly, firstly well sone to Merlin for actually sticking to some plans and theming a ride well and secondly, I can not possibly fault its amazingness! And the 'man' is just an orange life saver ring... Drawin, pluk, thorpeparkjack and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drawin Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 When you see it, you'll s*** bricks. ;D JackR and Luke_A 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Most new pictures! http://coasterupdate...age-and-engine/PS, the plane looks real! Gallery ViewClick the link above to view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I spy with my little eye, something beginning with F and ending with UCK... FIRETRUCK!I'm not over keen on the supports holding up the propeller on the right of the wing, but that is necessary so I can't really complain. pluk, Drawin and Fred 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 That is just wow. I thought I knew what it would look like, but, wow.Couldn't look better at this stage really I'm not over keen on the supports holding up the propeller on the right of the wing, but that is necessary so I can't really complain.Hopefully it is necessary because it contains the gas pipe for the fire effects!! Fingers crossed. Sidders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drawin Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I spy with my little eye, something beginning with F and ending with UCK... FIRETRUCK!I'm not over keen on the supports holding up the propeller on the right of the wing, but that is necessary so I can't really complain.Haha, very good. Although, it does seem necessary, don't want it dropping on the first train to comes though on opening day!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Looking ****ing AMAZING, not gonna lie! Even better than I had imagined it, the engines and interior look like they've been brought straight from Heathrow! Thorpe I love you at this point in time <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 The aircraft is definitely an Airbus A340, for those interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 The near miss element looks stunning, can't wait to see how the rest of the site develops, hopefully it will be up to the same standard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Oh my god.That is so low! I can't imagine how close it will look whilst riding! Especially on the left side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Dayum, that fire engine took some serious damage! This is looking really nice right now. Let's just hope they also theme the small amount of what's left of the interior panelling for the front end of the plane (the side visible from the mainland) so it doesn't look like a spanking-new, shiny piece of metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Benin Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ticking ALLLLLL the right boxes with this Thorpe.Simply not a fault with this ride at all, brilliant stuff. Let us hope that this level of theming continues not only for Thorpe, but across the Merlin parks as a whole.Wonder what all the Merlin haters are thinking right now. Laelda_95 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 And it is now that I will try and avoid all updates from park, and probably ignore this thread altogether.Top work Thorpe; I just don't want to spoil any more of the experience for myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ticking ALLLLLL the right boxes with this Thorpe...Simply not a fault with this ride at all, brilliant stuff... Let us hope that this level of theming continues not only for Thorpe, but across the Merlin parks as a whole...Wonder what all the Merlin haters are thinking right now...There is a fault with it - it's very short. But I can get over that if the experience is right, which it looks to be.Apart from that, looks great and seems to be continuing the good theming work Merlin have been doing with many of their recent coasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Oh shut it AstroDan.Bloody moaner Laelda_95 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Not a fan of the giant support infront of the plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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