2018: Wicker Man - Pre-Opening Discussion

[UserDeleted]

Is that the tag line?

 

[shawnoc]

I hope they get long enough nails and bolts to build the ride. We don't want to see the ride splitting apart ala smiler.

 

[DiogoJ42]

I hope they get long enough nails and bolts to build the ride. We don't want to see the ride splitting apart ala smiler.

Most wooden constructions are glued. For some reason coasters are not. In Alton's case it might be a wise idea to break with tradition.

 

[bluesonichd]

worlds first coaster held together with pritt stick


edit: other glue brands are available

 

[DaveWWFC]

Hope they theme the **** out of this.

 

[shawnoc]

Maybe wrap each joint with metal strapping after using formaldehyde over every surface just to make sure.

 

[DiogoJ42]

Hope they theme the **** out of this.

It'll be themed as a fence.

 

[bluesonichd]

ok so worlds first coaster totally dedicated to fences



edit : Named: Around the world in 80 fences

 

[DaveWWFC]

Fences. Scaffolding. Get it all in there. Maybe some pallets, they're all the rage in peoples gardens these days.

 

[shawnoc]

Around the fence in 120min, experience begins as soon as you enter the queue.

 

[Alastair]

Could we take the topic back to more serious levels please - I think we've just about exhausted the usual Merlin sarcasm roster now.

 

[bluesonichd]

Towers, if you are reading this and want help.. http://clearlyexplained.com/answers/fences.html

 

[AliceHL91]

It looks better than I originally thought, but I still think I'll come off thinking it could have been better

 

[spinba11]

Wasn't 13 the worlds first coaster totally dedicated to scaffolding?

 

[AliceHL91]

I actually like 13's world first element. There's only so much slagging off of scaffolding and fences I can do without losing the will to live

 

[alee298]

The recreation is awesome, but the ride looks slightly dull and slow for the majority. I do hope they increase the launch speed if it is a launched lift hill, but at least it's WOOD!

 

[Matt.GC]

So far then we have a fence themed ride, complete with scaffolding. I'm just concerned as to where the generic shipping container will fit in to this. Station building could be one perhaps?

 

[Rob]

Looking at the updated re-creation POV, which is great work by the way, I still feel that it needs more speed throughout the layout. It just seems to meander around a little too much, even for a family coaster.

 

[andeyhart]

I can't get too excited about this based on the recreation (which is a fantastic recreation by the way). It looks too dull and lacking in variety to be much more than a wooden, longer version of Th13teen's outdoor section. I hope the actual ride has more to it than this.

 

[UserDeleted]

With looking at the how the ride plays out...does it even warrant being made of wood?

Wouldn't it have been easier and cheaper to make that but steel?