Alton Towers | The Smiler | Gerstlauer Infinity
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owentaylor121
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
The track did end up going into place, looks awesome and cam as a surprise to me as I didn't know it would have a inverted drop, something I haven't seen on coaster before, unless The Swarm's drop counts?
The track did end up going into place, looks awesome and cam as a surprise to me as I didn't know it would have a inverted drop, something I haven't seen on coaster before, unless The Swarm's drop counts?
coasterdude_1
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
If we're counting this as an 'inverted drop' then Incredible Hulk also has an inverted drop I'd say. The reality is that the first drop is small (the small drops above the toilets) and this drops into a zero-G roll with a longer pull out than its pull in. 'Inverted drop' is really just a marketing term. I'd call something like G-Force at Drayton Manor an inverted drop, but this, no.
If we're counting this as an 'inverted drop' then Incredible Hulk also has an inverted drop I'd say. The reality is that the first drop is small (the small drops above the toilets) and this drops into a zero-G roll with a longer pull out than its pull in. 'Inverted drop' is really just a marketing term. I'd call something like G-Force at Drayton Manor an inverted drop, but this, no.
Nemesis Inferno
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
T'Hypnotiser...
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T'Hypnotiser...
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EnigmaHyena
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Looking good! I see they're painting a spiral on the station building in the background there too, neat touch.
Looking good! I see they're painting a spiral on the station building in the background there too, neat touch.
FaceYourNemesis
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Loving that hypnotiser leg <3 I'm still eager to see what will become of the station. I hope they're not just leaving it as is.
Loving that hypnotiser leg <3 I'm still eager to see what will become of the station. I hope they're not just leaving it as is.
MouseAT
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Having seen The Smiler over the weekend, I have to say it's looking quite impressive. I still reckon it's going to hurt like hell though.
That said, I'm not sure I like the way it changes the look of X-Sector. The vertical lift hill is the highest point of the ride, it's nearly the same height as Oblivion, and it's at the end nearest the entrance to X-Sector. The end result? Oblivion tends to blend into the background now when viewed from across the park. The fact that both rides are the same colour doesn't really help matters either.
Having seen The Smiler over the weekend, I have to say it's looking quite impressive. I still reckon it's going to hurt like hell though.
That said, I'm not sure I like the way it changes the look of X-Sector. The vertical lift hill is the highest point of the ride, it's nearly the same height as Oblivion, and it's at the end nearest the entrance to X-Sector. The end result? Oblivion tends to blend into the background now when viewed from across the park. The fact that both rides are the same colour doesn't really help matters either.
sparky2u
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
This coaster is very impressive, I can't wait till June to give it a ride. I find "Saw" at TP not that rough for a "Euro Fighter design".
The "Roper" family are going to have a good time with the "Smiler", they are trying to get some rides removed.
This coaster is very impressive, I can't wait till June to give it a ride. I find "Saw" at TP not that rough for a "Euro Fighter design".
The "Roper" family are going to have a good time with the "Smiler", they are trying to get some rides removed.
FaceYourNemesis
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
It's a way off yet, but I can't wait to do The Smiler at night during Scarefest. I wonder if the park will do something special?
It's a way off yet, but I can't wait to do The Smiler at night during Scarefest. I wonder if the park will do something special?
Nemesis of oblivion
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Final track piece to be installed tomorrow!
Final track piece to be installed tomorrow!
FaceYourNemesis
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
I wonder if we'll see any testing by the latter half of this week?
The station is starting to grow on me now. It's amazing what a few yellow pipes can do :wink:
I wonder if we'll see any testing by the latter half of this week?
The station is starting to grow on me now. It's amazing what a few yellow pipes can do :wink:
silenthillXD
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Well if they start testing before Saturday I should be able to post some pictures up, can't promise they'll be any good... But hey, who cares, The Smiler is pretty much finally completed!
Well if they start testing before Saturday I should be able to post some pictures up, can't promise they'll be any good... But hey, who cares, The Smiler is pretty much finally completed!
ATTACKHAMMER
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Hurrah the track is complete! Can't wait!
Hurrah the track is complete! Can't wait!
Rollercoasters4Life
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
No its not - will be completed tomorrow as told by a Gerstlauer employee. Look forward to the topping off then the remaining stairs, the chain and electrics before testing will start.
ATTACKHAMMER said:
No its not - will be completed tomorrow as told by a Gerstlauer employee. Look forward to the topping off then the remaining stairs, the chain and electrics before testing will start.
Rollercoasters4Life
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Simply put, its marketing. The original story is done by The Sun and can be viewed below:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...eate-famous-pose-on-top-of-rollercoaster.html
When you look in some of the images you will notice they are taken before the inverted drops were built and before the Hypnotiser leg was put in place. The pictures were taken on the 16th April 2013.
All a marketing effort guys. The final piece of track - the first lift hill crest - goes in tomorrow. Then track work will be complete.
marc said:
Simply put, its marketing. The original story is done by The Sun and can be viewed below:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...eate-famous-pose-on-top-of-rollercoaster.html
When you look in some of the images you will notice they are taken before the inverted drops were built and before the Hypnotiser leg was put in place. The pictures were taken on the 16th April 2013.
All a marketing effort guys. The final piece of track - the first lift hill crest - goes in tomorrow. Then track work will be complete.
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