Swimace Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I think all of the B&M Wingriders will essentially feel like big family thrill rides. This one and X-Raptor have at least invested a lot into constructing cool visuals and near misses. These things aren't gonna pull high g's or give any crazy airtime, but at least Thorpe and Gardaland have integrated a good bit of theming.
Bear92 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 ^ My thoughts aswell, the wingrider trains aren't capable of coping with strong forces, so it looks like the whole concept is more about the experience than the actual forces involved
coasterfreak101 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 ^And you know this...how? Did you design the trains? The wingriders aren't forceful because, let's face it, neither have any of the recent generation B&Ms. The pullout of that dive loop should be plenty forceful, and the trains will handle it just fine.
andyuk200523 Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 We have trains on site with pictures!!! Â Thanks to The Swarm Developers Diary on Facebook
mousch Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 Those trains look fantastic,can't wait until march
Guy T. Koepp Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 Those ate some very wicked looking trains! I love the red LEDs.
matteocrepaldi Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 I like these trains even if the ones on Raptor looks better!
jason10 Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 Those are some sexy trains with the red LED's. With the dummies in place, it looks as if testing will begin soon! I'm so excited to see this thing in action.
themightyjack Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 I would say these are the best trains we have ever seen in the UK, fantastic job from Thorpe - this project is really starting to fall into place, can't wait for testing to begin! Â
RCT3Bross Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 These are the best looking trains I've ever see. I love the aliens theme and how they made it look. Great work Thorpe Park Great work.
SharkTums Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 And with this...this is still my most anticipated Wing Rider.
DougMJr Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 That train is wicked! It looks like the LEDs in the eyes will move in sequence so that will add a cool effect! Â How do you think they are powered... LEDs don't take much power, and it's impractacle to have a huge battery on board. Do they just use a capasitor like GL at movie world?
swiver Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 The head on the front looks like Predator! A little too much if you ask me...copyright infringement!
SoCalCoasters Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 This may be wishful thinking, but wasn't it mentioned that B&M might have out some kind of slight rotation feature into the seats? Based on those pictures it looks like the car theming is separate from the actual arm to the cars...and it almost looks like it could lean back a bit? Â May be just me seeing things.
DougMJr Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 ^Yeah, I don't think there is anything on the trains, or on the track, that suggests that the seats will rotate at all. sorry.
coasterkyle Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Me and a friend were discussing what the guards on the front of the trains on the insides seats are for, and why they are not on any other row/ seats. Do any of you perhaps know why they are there? They also appear on Raptor's trains too. Just curious.
sfgam33 Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Hey that friend was me... so I apparently dont remember my username or password, so i made a new account! haha Moving on... Trains are sick but that little detail Kyle is talkin about is drivin me nuts.
RollerCoasterSmi Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 @coasterkyle The guards appear on all rows of seats, and they are to stop your legs from touching the track.
deguy123 Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 @coasterkyle The guards appear on all rows of seats, and they are to stop your legs from touching the track. Â Those guards are HIGHLY important then
theflamingbrick Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Those trains look awesome. When I first saw the design for this coaster, I thought it looked good, but nothing spectacular. Â Now, this looks brilliant. Definitely looking forward to trying this out in the summer!
Schotcher Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Beautiful trains; tiny seatbelts... Â This isn't America.... Â I have to say, I'm a little intimidated by those trains. They look so cool.
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