Ed Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 Hey. This is a big deal for the Uk. The 2nd coaster over 200ft if i'm correct. The last one was in 1994.. Plus this is going to have a better launch than Rita: Queen of Speed. And the views should be good of the rest of the park.
DragonKhan Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 One think that makes that think just plain awesome is its color scheme! Just "awesomeness"!!!
Wes Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 Well, it has to be better than Rita by default. Looks good though, the Brits will love it.
DATman Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 To all those who think this ride will stink compared to KK, I say it will be better for multiple reasons: 1) It will have less rattle 2) It will easily have less down time 3) It is a record holder (for the UK) 4) It will probably have better air 5) once again, LITTLE RATTLE (i really hate rattle) 6) It isn't at a Six Flags, so it will probably have a better team, smaller waits, and easily better maintenance 7) It will most likely be called Humdinger, which easily beats KK's name 8) It is prettier (doesnt stick out as much) 9) It's newer, so it will be smoother in that aspect, because intamin does try to make their new rides smoother than previous ones 10) It has an upward launch! KK doesnt have that (i dont think its as noticable)
benzo41190 Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 That bunny hill is so small compared to the top-hat :mrgreen:
Jeezus Juice Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 All rockets have upward launches. Thats how the train gets back to the station after a rollback. Unless it's like KK and falls apart at the base of the tophat. -D
Real Posted September 25, 2005 Posted September 25, 2005 I also believe that almost all rockets have the same degree of launch angle. It would only make sense to do this so they can easily determine the amount of power needed per launch and the way the system works. You just cant notice it on KK since theres no access to that part of the track Stupid designers...whoever thought to quarantine the people from that part of the ride were morons. But this will be better than KK for all those reasons already listed. http://amusementpics.com/KK/051705-315.jpg Considering where the ride is above the ground when it starts to when it starts up the tower, thats a pretty nice incline.
rollerdude Posted September 25, 2005 Posted September 25, 2005 That paintjob is awesome but they should have done a layout similar to Xcelerator like origionally planned.
robbalvey Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 Theme UK has just posted a few new pics of Thrope Park's new Intamin Rocket coaster, all topped off! http://www.themeuk.net/Thorpe_ProjectStealth_Construction_PG3.html Here's a teaser: Click on the above link for more pics. I'm really glad it has the straight down drop rather than the stupid twisty one. --Robb "Those of you on the UK Trip next year have this and more to look forward to!" Alvey
Stitch Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 There's something about this ride that makes me think of the "WEE!" song Gonads and Strife http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/weeee.php The ride looks really fun and I think it will be a hit if they can keep in moving effeciantly.
Inferno Insane Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 Yay Its topped off!, Should I be happy or Not Plus the Trains also arrived. Look allright but not finished and Like I gussed with OTSR' oh well will have to live with that.
momo1tx Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 Whoa! That's bigger than I expected! So much for my "Kiddie Ka" expectation of this ride.
robbalvey Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 Looks like the trains have that '57 Chevy theme to them. Hmm...I wonder what they will end up naming this and themeing it to? --Robb "Still hope for Humdinger!" Alvey
nemesis-storm Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 WOW !! they soon put that together - no sign of the top hat on when I went on Saturday
verticalzero Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 The top half of the coaster looks good in white. I wonder what the "locals" think of this being created next door to them. It does look quite intense with that "Airtime" hill being so small, I just hope they do not put the brakes on the side of the hill as this would be so stupid. The best place for brakes is a long straight flat section after the "airtime hill"... It's great to see Thorpe Park adding a coaster with a good height to it. very rare for the UK to have a coaster so high. Will it be over in less time than Kinda Ka or TTD..?. The train sides look nice and exposed.
robbalvey Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 I have to say that the thought of getting to do this one, Speed Monster, and possibly Superman next year is really getting me excited! --Robb "It's going to be quite an Intamin Rocket year!" Alvey
Hattuchili Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 Hmm, what I see till know, looks really good! I am so happy, to ride that new coaster next year! --Sören
SteveC Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 yessir - UK parks have joined the 21st century at last Steve- might not have to go to the US every year after all-C P.S. - Australia looks interesting too!
SLUSHIE Posted September 26, 2005 Posted September 26, 2005 Interesting that the tophat supporst are black-blue-white. Then the hills supports are red.
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