4 minutes ago, YLFATEEKS said:

And all they had to do is let some air out of the tyres.

 

I would have preferred to see them take the extra minute or two to cut all the way along the facade rather than have a slightly flat tyre (depending on how it looks with the air out obviously).

 

Still, interesting to see what they do with it to make it fit in with the facades. Let's just hope the guys who did HWSD2 aren't doing set design.

I was doing a inside joke that only I would understand. 

If it was me,  I would cut one of the pipes off the tanker.

Except for AlexB who would notice it only had 2 pipes instead of 3 on top?

 

Edited August 22, 20169 yr by YLFATEEKS

Cheaper to cut the facade. 

Much cheaper to just get it right the first time though  

1 hour ago, reanimated35 said:

Two birds with one stone. Perfect use for the tanker theming over in the wall. 

was wondering why that was there

Today's update:

are they at least going to paint them white bars green or something? they stick out like dogs ****

I'd say once the testing of the Co2 is done then they'll put something over the white sections, as done here:

I'm so certain that they will, I'd put money on it lol. The theming on either side of the white frames clearly cuts off abruptly, and there's a spiky bit to match the themed one next to it. so undoubtedly there are bits/covers that will slot over the top and give the ring a perpetual look, once they have finished doing the wiring or whatever needs doing inside the top part of the ring.

 ETA: Coincidentally enough whilst looking at that photo I took above, I realised there was some tiny writing on the frame and went in for a look. Thank God there was someone there  who thought to point out which side was which and avoid a backwards ring situation ?

(Ahh, I love the zoom on my camera ❤️) 

Edited August 23, 20169 yr by Theme Park Girl

So is the truck in the wall a part of theming or couldn't the tanker fit through the wall? Also, the doors to the left of the tanker - is that where the entrance to Wolf Creek 2 maze was last year?

It's theming  And yes, those doors are where the entrance to Wolf Creek 2 was last year  

1 hour ago, Theme Park Girl said:

It's theming  And yes, those doors are where the entrance to Wolf Creek 2 was last year  

So, I know it's a little off topic but is there a chance that showstage will be used for fright nights again this year?

^I think someone mentioned that DC wouldn't allow anything 'not DC' within the confines of the villain space - so we're unlikely to see showstage used for something like that.

I was actually wondering - since the tanker truck appears to have 'entered' showstage using the stage door - i'm wondering if that means showstage will never see a load-in ability like it used to?

Could we perhaps see a new entrance to showstage pushed through from the other side near WWF?

On 22/08/2016 at 0:10 AM, bladex said:

whoever has to change them tanks or do ring maintenance I'm glad i don't have their job!

I would LOVE that job!

On 22/08/2016 at 9:03 AM, AlexB said:

Clearly hoses run through the ring, so it stands to reason tanks aren't going to be INSIDE the ring - surely they'd be able to run lines further afield to a location much easier to swap out tanks though?

They'll probably just have BOC or similar company set up permanent co² tanks out of sight for easy refill from a tanker. It's not difficult to run 10mm copper pipes, which is what is used mostly (or flexible tubing though not sure) to an external site/s or a filling port out the back to the tank/s that are in/under/near the ride itself.

I can't see them installing tanks on the ride itself. Though I'm well informed/experienced with the systems, I am not an expert on co². 

However it's done, they'll use it for the 1st few years then turn it off like every other special effect on their rides

posted this morning by a friend on facebook:

Edited August 24, 20169 yr by savvy14

It's a shame they've had the green grass for so long and then gone with these wraps for the last month of construction. They would have cost a bit to produce, and because it is specific to DD - its unlikely they'll ever be used again...

pity the seats colours aren't exactly like in that wrap it would have looked so much better

Edited August 24, 20169 yr by bladex

4 hours ago, AlexB said:

It's a shame they've had the green grass for so long and then gone with these wraps for the last month of construction. They would have cost a bit to produce, and because it is specific to DD - its unlikely they'll ever be used again...

Better than nothing I guess... 

Well I suggested that a couple months or so ago. As Alex said, strange to bother with it now, unless it was delayed in production for some unforeseen reason. 

Still, a few thousand bucks and you've got yourself a pretty awesome advertisement to sell annual passes etc. Probably should have put it on a bit earlier, but better late than never....

On 23/08/2016 at 10:08 AM, Theme Park Girl said:

 ETA: Coincidentally enough whilst looking at that photo I took above, I realised there was some tiny writing on the frame and went in for a look. Thank God there was someone there  who thought to point out which side was which and avoid a backwards ring situation ?

(Ahh, I love the zoom on my camera ❤️) 

It's so the bolt holes line up in the sections.

Some DC Super-Villians Unleashed area pics. They were also filming a TVC there this morning, got some photos of the action but was kindly asked not to share them publicly online, so I'm respecting that request ? 

taken from movieworldpics on Instagram

TPG had also posted a picture on her page of a joker and Harley Quinn figure, and they looked awesome. Just as good as the AA joker figure. But she's removed the photo now ?

1 hour ago, Theme Park Ninja said:

taken from movieworldpics on Instagram

Captain Cold has arrived 

So I finally took my camera (I did take some of the wider shots on my phone) to the park today and took some close up photos of the area. Some more character figures have appeared in place. The second control booth is starting to get painted. The brick wall either side of the enetnrace gate is getting rendered. A large window has been installed for the shop. And theming on the far back corner is being completed.