RustyRider
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Has anyone else noticed the otsr's on the smiler graphic within the new map?....
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[The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation
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Dave
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It's a seemingly Merlin based issue that their attraction lead-up times are too short. I don't doubt there where probably good reasons that could not be forseen that lead to the delay but a lot of other parks have their new rides planned to be built 4 months before opening. The last few months used for theming extras and training.
They need longer lead-ups, Th13teen was last minute, Sun-Terra was incomplete at opening and smiler will likely open more than 2 months late. It's not a great track record, we know things can delay projects but putting in more redundancy into the schedule would save embarrassment and overall save money.
They need longer lead-ups, Th13teen was last minute, Sun-Terra was incomplete at opening and smiler will likely open more than 2 months late. It's not a great track record, we know things can delay projects but putting in more redundancy into the schedule would save embarrassment and overall save money.
Quetzal
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I think they've got a schedule in their head where they'll apply for planning permission in January/February for major projects. Then they trying and prep the site for after the end of the main Summer peak times, ready for Vertical construction after that. Then inevitably there's delays in planning, prepping the site etc, leaving them only a few months to build most of the ride.
Smiler was simply too last minute, I'd be surprised if detailed plans for the ride weren't being drawn up as construction was going ahead. It's a complex project, and I'd imagine that delays in sorting out how the whole thing fits together caused this delay.
Smiler was simply too last minute, I'd be surprised if detailed plans for the ride weren't being drawn up as construction was going ahead. It's a complex project, and I'd imagine that delays in sorting out how the whole thing fits together caused this delay.
Rollercoasters4Life
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siralgenon
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After it reading 'Opening May: 2013th' then I would take it with a pinch of salt. It's more likely to be a typing error by the looks of things.
Rollercoasters4Life
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siralgenon said:
Its translated from German, thats why it may read unusual, such as words swapped around and whatnot. The number 15 though is written as '15' so it translates as '15' in English & German.
TowersStreet said there is a mug with 14 loops on it maybe standing for 14 inversions. Here is said mug:
(Credit: Jordan)
13 loops that you can see. Surely if there is one more at the top out of view to make 14 then there could be room for another at the bottom?
TheMan
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Rollercoasters4Life said:
Yes, makes sense to me. Add this to the in game mention. Entirely possible.
Shockingly though, I am not a fan of that mug. Looks like someone vomited all over it, sorry everyone lol! I love the logo I hope there will be other choices stylistically.
I am a big fan of mugs, some say I am one ;D - so I hope they have other choices!
Dr Kelman with MOJ and a slogan on one side, and The Smiler on the other would have been my preference.
rightbackgranty
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Glad that they are pushing the merchandise on this one, though I wonder if they will be spreading the ideas a bit thin with over 80 lines! Like the look of the workbook at the bottom though.
The mug looks horrific though! (...and whats worse is that it was probably manufactured overseas and they didn't take advantage of the local potteries)
The mug looks horrific though! (...and whats worse is that it was probably manufactured overseas and they didn't take advantage of the local potteries)
Tim
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So it's the 16th of March. Just wanted to point that out 
Out of interest I wonder what's happened to things like the Trains which must be ready by now but haven't made an appearance yet? Are they on site, in storage somewhere or still waiting to be shipped over?
Out of interest I wonder what's happened to things like the Trains which must be ready by now but haven't made an appearance yet? Are they on site, in storage somewhere or still waiting to be shipped over?
joelpagett
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If anyone isn't head over to Towersnerd live for some seriously insane updates! it doesn't even look like there is enough clearance for a cotton reel, let alone arms, legs and cars!
Towersnerd owns this image!
Towersnerd owns this image!
Ian
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Rollercoasters4Life said:TowersStreet said there is a mug with 14 loops on it maybe standing for 14 inversions. Here is said mug:
(Credit: Jordan)
13 loops that you can see. Surely if there is one more at the top out of view to make 14 then there could be room for another at the bottom?
What's even stranger, I looked in Towers Trading, and the hotel shops yesterday. These mugs were no where to be found... Someone let some stock out on sale too early perhaps?..
Ian
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Well from how the building site looked yesterday there still seems to be an awful lot to do. If they can hit the 15th they'll have to get a move on! There looked to be a fair bit of construction left to do, and even after that there's still all the wiring, testing, and training to get sorted. It's going to be tight...
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