Gazza
Photos Gazza has uploaded
Here are all of the photos that Gazza has uploaded.
A look at the wheel from the other side.
Interestingly, the structures that can be seen on the right side of the image appear to be grandstands, perhaps for watching the wheel, only time will tell what these end up becoming.
By the 30th of October another major milestone had been reached, with all 7 spokes in place.
A closer look at the anchorage points for the spokes.
The wheel is held securely in place to prevent rotation during work.
Some of the lighting strips have been installed, and can be seen as black lines on the outward facing sides of the spokes.
...With others also on site.
Though four more spokes have yet to be installed, one can be seen lying in front of the wheel...
A closer look up inside as another round of visitors go over the edge.
a view of inside the box prior to boarding.
A look at the compact queuing area. Here guests are issued with shoe covers in order to protect the glass. In the background, the box in its opaque state can be seen making its trip outwards.
The Edge occupies one corner of level 88. The attraction system retracts into the enclosed area on the right.
The box is moved by a screw.
The 2.2Kw drive motor, and running tracks.
45mm thick glass forms the floor, which has a design capacity of 2.5 tonnes (Maximum of 10 tonnes) so visitors can enjoy a spectacular sight in absolute safety.
But things soon become clear.
Up to twelve visitors inside the 5.4 tonne box are then slid out of the building with their view obscured by switchable glass. The whole process takes 30 seconds.
This is the point where The Edge extends from the building.
The normal skydeck area is available for visitors, allowing the views to be taken in at a leisurely pace.
