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[The Smiler] Construction Updates / Ride Speculation Part 2 *SPOILER FREE*
Ian
TS Team
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
So are Maurer Sohne... Just sayin'
I'd have thought that they'd be required to test this weld, given it was a modification made to the ride after leaving the manufacturing depot under different circumstances. It's not like it's a massive job for them to check it. A lot of rides have weld and cracks tests done during the closed season anyway, so they'll probably just do it as part of the final inspections before the ride is signed off for test runs
ChocolateStarfish said:Gertlauster are a German engineering company, enough said.
So are Maurer Sohne... Just sayin'
I'd have thought that they'd be required to test this weld, given it was a modification made to the ride after leaving the manufacturing depot under different circumstances. It's not like it's a massive job for them to check it. A lot of rides have weld and cracks tests done during the closed season anyway, so they'll probably just do it as part of the final inspections before the ride is signed off for test runs
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
I'm assuming you're referring to my post as arrogance? I would say a welder who doesn't check their welds because they are the best welder in the world arrogance.
It doesn't take long to check and test welds for strength, assuming your welds are brilliant is arrogance, typing on an internet forum about QA testing isn't arrogance.
ChocolateStarfish said:QA yes but not checking every weld.
I've noticed the last couple of weeks a certain arrogance towards the engineers working on this project from some people on this site as though they don't know what thier doing.
Gertlauster are a German engineering company, enough said.
I'm assuming you're referring to my post as arrogance? I would say a welder who doesn't check their welds because they are the best welder in the world arrogance.
It doesn't take long to check and test welds for strength, assuming your welds are brilliant is arrogance, typing on an internet forum about QA testing isn't arrogance.
Rob
TS Team
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Exactly! Let's look at the positive here, the weld is done, therefore testing must now be imminent! If it doesn't start this weekend then I'd imagine it will be Monday or Tuesday at the latest.

Exactly! Let's look at the positive here, the weld is done, therefore testing must now be imminent! If it doesn't start this weekend then I'd imagine it will be Monday or Tuesday at the latest.
Rob
TS Team
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Testing > welding!
Fredward said:I actually love welds and I find your attempt at changing topic offensive.
Testing > welding!
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
maybe
Testing > welding...
but
Testing< Testing welding
Rob said:Fredward said:I actually love welds and I find your attempt at changing topic offensive.
Testing > welding!![]()
maybe
Testing > welding...
but
Testing< Testing welding
Poisson
TS Member
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Bin discussion > Testing > Welding
Fredward said:Rob said:Fredward said:I actually love welds and I find your attempt at changing topic offensive.
Testing > welding!![]()
maybe
Testing > welding...
but
Testing< Testing welding
Bin discussion > Testing > Welding
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
well...
I thought of something guys...
think Saw the ride.
Big building, large indoor section, nice portion of indoor queue.
The Smiler (TT update)
now The smiler's building is just as large, if not larger.
but...
pretty much the entirety of the indoor section of the ride is underground and the top floor is taken up be the brake run, maintenance shed and station, that leaves the bottom floor completely empty...
does that mean a large indoor themed queue?
Maybe Towers has learnt from EP and thought, hey that Wodan ride has a nice queue. It seems similar to the way Wodan's queue works; using the space underneath the station and maintenance shed, and they have got a large amount of brilliantly themed queue in that space.
Either that or Disney style pre-show?
I maybe optimistic, but it seems a lot of unused space in the building.
well...
I thought of something guys...
think Saw the ride.

Big building, large indoor section, nice portion of indoor queue.
The Smiler (TT update)

now The smiler's building is just as large, if not larger.
but...

pretty much the entirety of the indoor section of the ride is underground and the top floor is taken up be the brake run, maintenance shed and station, that leaves the bottom floor completely empty...
does that mean a large indoor themed queue?
Maybe Towers has learnt from EP and thought, hey that Wodan ride has a nice queue. It seems similar to the way Wodan's queue works; using the space underneath the station and maintenance shed, and they have got a large amount of brilliantly themed queue in that space.
Either that or Disney style pre-show?
I maybe optimistic, but it seems a lot of unused space in the building.
BarryZola
TS Member
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Concrete > Fences > Bin discussion > Testing > Welding
Poison Tom 96 said:Fredward said:Rob said:Fredward said:I actually love welds and I find your attempt at changing topic offensive.
Testing > welding!![]()
maybe
Testing > welding...
but
Testing< Testing welding
Bin discussion > Testing > Welding![]()
Concrete > Fences > Bin discussion > Testing > Welding
TheMan
TS Member
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Fredward great points mate.
I was wondering where there may be space for a pre-show, as the leaflet mentioning the projection graphics stated "pre-show" and I mentioned this a few pages ago. I was under the impression though that the queue went straight into the station. I am however rubbish at interpreting the plans ha-ha!
Fredward great points mate.
I was wondering where there may be space for a pre-show, as the leaflet mentioning the projection graphics stated "pre-show" and I mentioned this a few pages ago. I was under the impression though that the queue went straight into the station. I am however rubbish at interpreting the plans ha-ha!
Danny
TS Contributor
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
From seeing the site today, personally I think it'll be Monday or Tuesday. I'll be over the moon if they can get it going on Sunday though! Anyway, potentially [pretty sure] the ORP anyone?:
From seeing the site today, personally I think it'll be Monday or Tuesday. I'll be over the moon if they can get it going on Sunday though! Anyway, potentially [pretty sure] the ORP anyone?:

Stevie
TS Member
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Looks a bit small and too far away from the track to capture a picture of the riders. Maybe it's just a bog standard CCTV camera?
Danny said:From seeing the site today, personally I think it'll be Monday or Tuesday. I'll be over the moon if they can get it going on Sunday though! Anyway, potentially [pretty sure] the ORP anyone?:
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Looks a bit small and too far away from the track to capture a picture of the riders. Maybe it's just a bog standard CCTV camera?
Sammy
TS Team
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
So, if that's the ORP Camera... What are these for?
Image Courtesy of FaceYourNemesis over on Coaster Force!
More than one ORP, or additional theming, or video cameras?
Who knows with this ride, the possibilities are endless!
Danny said:From seeing the site today, personally I think it'll be Monday or Tuesday. I'll be over the moon if they can get it going on Sunday though! Anyway, potentially [pretty sure] the ORP anyone?:
![]()
So, if that's the ORP Camera... What are these for?

Image Courtesy of FaceYourNemesis over on Coaster Force!
More than one ORP, or additional theming, or video cameras?
Who knows with this ride, the possibilities are endless!
Danny
TS Contributor
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Due to not being a natural photographer, the angle this was taken from does not show it as well as I had hoped. It's a lot closer to the track than you think, and I believe it will take the image on the air time hill just after the sea serpent roll.
Stevie said:Danny said:From seeing the site today, personally I think it'll be Monday or Tuesday. I'll be over the moon if they can get it going on Sunday though! Anyway, potentially [pretty sure] the ORP anyone?:
[IMAGE HERE]
Looks a bit small and too far away from the track to capture a picture of the riders. Maybe it's just a bog standard CCTV camera?![]()
Due to not being a natural photographer, the angle this was taken from does not show it as well as I had hoped. It's a lot closer to the track than you think, and I believe it will take the image on the air time hill just after the sea serpent roll.
Rob
TS Team
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2

I've seen where that footer is and thought it would be for the ORP. It's definitely not too far from the track, the track runs right along the side of it going into the cobra roll.Stevie said:Danny said:From seeing the site today, personally I think it'll be Monday or Tuesday. I'll be over the moon if they can get it going on Sunday though! Anyway, potentially [pretty sure] the ORP anyone?:
![]()
Looks a bit small and too far away from the track to capture a picture of the riders. Maybe it's just a bog standard CCTV camera?![]()