Thorpe Park |"The Swarm"| B&M Wing Coaster
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AltonTowersFan
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Re: The Swarm - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
Raptor´s pic is this one upside down.... same people, same trains... It is clearly FB turned upside down:Bottom_Feeder_13 said:
Mark
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Re: The Swarm - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
It seems that I was quite lucky I noticed all of the leg/arm/head choppers on my first go on Raptor, although I was expecting them and looking out for them so to speak.
I think because people, on CF at least, are aware of the intention in the design, they will be noticeable. Most people would notice these interactions from the queue line anyways I would imagine. I just hope there are lots of them.
I am also interested to see more on the church building. It could potentially be one of the best themed stations in the country if they get it right. I find that quite often the exterior looks amazing but the interior can be a little ordinary. However, with this they can really break the mould if they want to. Rather than having the usual dispatch bays they could have everyone queuing inbetween church pews and so on. I expect stained-glass windows (even if partially smashed) somewhere too
I can't believe I am actually enjoying following the development of a TP coaster again so yay Thorpe.
It seems that I was quite lucky I noticed all of the leg/arm/head choppers on my first go on Raptor, although I was expecting them and looking out for them so to speak.
I think because people, on CF at least, are aware of the intention in the design, they will be noticeable. Most people would notice these interactions from the queue line anyways I would imagine. I just hope there are lots of them.
I am also interested to see more on the church building. It could potentially be one of the best themed stations in the country if they get it right. I find that quite often the exterior looks amazing but the interior can be a little ordinary. However, with this they can really break the mould if they want to. Rather than having the usual dispatch bays they could have everyone queuing inbetween church pews and so on. I expect stained-glass windows (even if partially smashed) somewhere too
I can't believe I am actually enjoying following the development of a TP coaster again so yay Thorpe.
Aaron
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The Swarm - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
It'd be really good if they take advantage of the high ceilings and make it look really apocalyptic, perhaps even going so far as to make it dark other than created light, I think that would be really atmospheric!
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It'd be really good if they take advantage of the high ceilings and make it look really apocalyptic, perhaps even going so far as to make it dark other than created light, I think that would be really atmospheric!
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iblamefish
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Re: The Swarm - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
That would be amazing!
Mark said:Rather than having the usual dispatch bays they could have everyone queuing inbetween church pews and so on. I expect stained-glass windows (even if partially smashed) somewhere too
That would be amazing!
FaceYourNemesis
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Re: The Swarm - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
I can't see that happening. Such a concept would be wasted on the TP customer base.
Stained glass windows on the other hand...
Mark said:Rather than having the usual dispatch bays they could have everyone queuing inbetween church pews and so on. I expect stained-glass windows (even if partially smashed) somewhere too
I can't see that happening. Such a concept would be wasted on the TP customer base.
Stained glass windows on the other hand...
Nemesis Inferno
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Re: The Swarm - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
I couldn't give a rat's arse which side I go on first...
Will it matter? Maybe, but I'd rather not be more worried about getting the 'correct' side than actually riding the thing...
Besides, might not even get a choice in the matter...
I couldn't give a rat's arse which side I go on first...
Will it matter? Maybe, but I'd rather not be more worried about getting the 'correct' side than actually riding the thing...
Besides, might not even get a choice in the matter...
Aaron
Hyper Poster
The Swarm - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
That's what she said!
Haha couldn't resist...
I will echo what everyone else has said, I don't think it really matters which side you go on, I wouldn't mind going at the front first time though!
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marc said:
That's what she said!
Haha couldn't resist...
I will echo what everyone else has said, I don't think it really matters which side you go on, I wouldn't mind going at the front first time though!
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Re: The Swarm - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
^^True, but it may not be directly for the interaction with the coaster. It could be as part of the theming for the whole area. I thought the same as you at first, but I suspect it's going to be for some of the paths/plazas around the station.
^^True, but it may not be directly for the interaction with the coaster. It could be as part of the theming for the whole area. I thought the same as you at first, but I suspect it's going to be for some of the paths/plazas around the station.
Inverse
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Re: The Swarm - B&M 'Wing-Rider', Thorpe Park 2012
Looking at the plans that is the right place for the tail of the plane, but it should be turned 90 degrees. The plane wing will be built over the first drop going away from the camera... I'm not sure how much they can stray from the submitted plans.
marc said:
Looking at the plans that is the right place for the tail of the plane, but it should be turned 90 degrees. The plane wing will be built over the first drop going away from the camera... I'm not sure how much they can stray from the submitted plans.
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