Thorpe Park |"The Swarm"| B&M Wing Coaster
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Coastermaniac94
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Re: LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
Isnt this a bit early for the track to be fabricated since it's only May and construction on anything hasnt really started?
Isnt this a bit early for the track to be fabricated since it's only May and construction on anything hasnt really started?
Re: LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
I do believe it was mentioned in a press release somewhere that construction was going to start towards the end of May which does seem like a long time for construction but hopefully this means they'll have plenty of time to get it perfect before opening in March next year. I wonder if it's the same concept for Asterix?
I do believe it was mentioned in a press release somewhere that construction was going to start towards the end of May which does seem like a long time for construction but hopefully this means they'll have plenty of time to get it perfect before opening in March next year. I wonder if it's the same concept for Asterix?
bob_3_
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Re: LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
Well "construction starting" will probably mean clearing the area, landscaping and getting the foundations and footers sorted that's what usually takes the longest time. I wouldn't expect any vertical construction until September or October. Due to the size of the thing, if they make it look somewhat impressive for the Fright Nites it'll act as a massive advert itself.
Remember with Stealth, the tophat was complete for the end of October. Getting the lift hill complete by the same time will surely get people going "ok we must come back and ride that when it's complete" as it'll be an impressive size.
Well "construction starting" will probably mean clearing the area, landscaping and getting the foundations and footers sorted that's what usually takes the longest time. I wouldn't expect any vertical construction until September or October. Due to the size of the thing, if they make it look somewhat impressive for the Fright Nites it'll act as a massive advert itself.
Remember with Stealth, the tophat was complete for the end of October. Getting the lift hill complete by the same time will surely get people going "ok we must come back and ride that when it's complete" as it'll be an impressive size.
Coastermaniac94
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Re: LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
So is wing rider track bigger than Inverted, dm, and all the other b&m track...... looking at it how can we tell that its wingrider track (apart from the label of course)?
So is wing rider track bigger than Inverted, dm, and all the other b&m track...... looking at it how can we tell that its wingrider track (apart from the label of course)?
spicy
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LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
Well obviously it's smaller than DM track as that track is huge. As for invert I guess there can't be much in it but I would say this tracks bigger, don't know how much by though.
It all points to it being LC12 track though, and it all points to being awesome! Which we haven't been able to say about for a UK coaster for years!
Well obviously it's smaller than DM track as that track is huge. As for invert I guess there can't be much in it but I would say this tracks bigger, don't know how much by though.
It all points to it being LC12 track though, and it all points to being awesome! Which we haven't been able to say about for a UK coaster for years!
Coastermaniac94
Mega Poster
Re: LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
Its impossible to be anything else though..... I mean Parc Asterix already has their track(and its blue invert) and the only other park apparently getting a b&m is Port Aventura and I cant Imagine them also getting a grey wingrider...... btw does anyone know if there were any lift pieces there or is there still more to fabricate?
Its impossible to be anything else though..... I mean Parc Asterix already has their track(and its blue invert) and the only other park apparently getting a b&m is Port Aventura and I cant Imagine them also getting a grey wingrider...... btw does anyone know if there were any lift pieces there or is there still more to fabricate?
Ollie
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Re: LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
MUD!
If for some unknown reason another site wishes to use the photos, that's fine providing they are linked back and credited to CoasterForce.
I also heard that the track is due to arrive in September. Although personally I think it'll be sooner.
MUD!
If for some unknown reason another site wishes to use the photos, that's fine providing they are linked back and credited to CoasterForce.
I also heard that the track is due to arrive in September. Although personally I think it'll be sooner.
Nic
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Re: LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
The park today was absolutely COVERED in those LC12 stickers. They're EVERYWHERE.
Les Coogan, the "hobo guy" character now has his own facebook page. I sent him a message this evening to see what would happen...
Having a look through, this is a pretty typical response to anyone that's made a comment on their wall.
I'm loving the amount of effort that Merlin are putting into this.
The park today was absolutely COVERED in those LC12 stickers. They're EVERYWHERE.
Les Coogan, the "hobo guy" character now has his own facebook page. I sent him a message this evening to see what would happen...
Having a look through, this is a pretty typical response to anyone that's made a comment on their wall.
I'm loving the amount of effort that Merlin are putting into this.
Re: LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
Talking of effort, I've pulled my finger out and updated the construction blog:
http://www.coasterforce.com/world-park- ... ction-lc12
I hope to keep it updated although I may miss something. Please feel free to drop me a PM if something exciting happens!
Talking of effort, I've pulled my finger out and updated the construction blog:
http://www.coasterforce.com/world-park- ... ction-lc12
I hope to keep it updated although I may miss something. Please feel free to drop me a PM if something exciting happens!
Coastermaniac94
Mega Poster
Re: LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
When will we start to see footers or something moe exciting than a mud island?
When will we start to see footers or something moe exciting than a mud island?
Coastermaniac94
Mega Poster
Re: LC12 - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
oh and great site Ian much appreciated, regular useful construction updates and it will be a fantastic blog
oh and great site Ian much appreciated, regular useful construction updates and it will be a fantastic blog
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