reddude333
Giga Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
Looks like a giant caterpillar/centipede
Looks like a giant caterpillar/centipede
Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zierer
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rollermonkey
Strata Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
...and back wheels are confirmed, too.
Looks nice. Weird colors/colours, but looks nice.
...and back wheels are confirmed, too.
Looks nice. Weird colors/colours, but looks nice.
SaiyanHajime
CF Legend
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
Yeah, the colours are weird. It's almost as if they intentionally picked colours which look cheap. That's weird.
There's a hard hat tour media day type thing going on with a few enthusiast invites tomorrow (Thursday), so we should be seeing/knowing a lot more soon!
Yeah, the colours are weird. It's almost as if they intentionally picked colours which look cheap. That's weird.
There's a hard hat tour media day type thing going on with a few enthusiast invites tomorrow (Thursday), so we should be seeing/knowing a lot more soon!
reddude333
Giga Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
I actually do want to think that the color scheme is on purpose. As awkward as the entire train looks to me, I think the colors were chosen to look softer, as I was saying before with the appearance of a matte finish, and I like that they did that.
I actually do want to think that the color scheme is on purpose. As awkward as the entire train looks to me, I think the colors were chosen to look softer, as I was saying before with the appearance of a matte finish, and I like that they did that.
SaiyanHajime
CF Legend
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
Oh it's definitely intentional, and Busch have a history of picking weird colours. But these aren't the usual kind of weird. They have, in the past, mostly gone with things to make their rides look softer, yeah... But I don't think these do. If anything, they are exciting and vibrant colours.
Oh it's definitely intentional, and Busch have a history of picking weird colours. But these aren't the usual kind of weird.
They have, in the past, mostly gone with things to make their rides look softer, yeah... But I don't think these do. If anything, they are exciting and vibrant colours.
reddude333
Giga Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
The colors themselves (orange, light green, and purple [I'm assuming]) are bright in a sense but the finish makes them less vibrant and fit in better with the older car theme that they have going. I think it's fitting for the attraction (if not somewhat out-of-place for Busch Gardens)
The colors themselves (orange, light green, and purple [I'm assuming]) are bright in a sense but the finish makes them less vibrant and fit in better with the older car theme that they have going. I think it's fitting for the attraction (if not somewhat out-of-place for Busch Gardens)
SaiyanHajime
CF Legend
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
Oh I see what you mean now. I guess so.
Oh I see what you mean now. I guess so.
D1993
Hyper Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DCta3ri ... AAAAAAABAA
this is the video for the behind-the-scenes look at Verbolten.
I actually really enjoyed it and it made me really excited for this coaster ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DCta3ri ... AAAAAAABAA
this is the video for the behind-the-scenes look at Verbolten.
I actually really enjoyed it and it made me really excited for this coaster ...
bizarrofan10
Hyper Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
^ that video was awesome. It gave the theming/story behind the coaster more in depth. They also said they were right on schedule because now that they have installed all the track, they have to work on all the theming. Can't wait!
^ that video was awesome. It gave the theming/story behind the coaster more in depth. They also said they were right on schedule because now that they have installed all the track, they have to work on all the theming. Can't wait!
Youngster Joey
Strata Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
Busch posted this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb4m03FrAko&feature=youtu.be
They keep changing the supposed drop height and how it compares to BBW's
Busch posted this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb4m03FrAko&feature=youtu.be
They keep changing the supposed drop height and how it compares to BBW's
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
Seems like Busch have never heard of Thi3teen.
Seems like Busch have never heard of Thi3teen.
Youngster Joey
Strata Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
They said there is no expirience like it in North America. That is true. There are no drop tracks in NA. However there are two now (or soon not sure if the one at Legoland(it was legoland right) is done yet) in europe
They said there is no expirience like it in North America. That is true. There are no drop tracks in NA. However there are two now (or soon not sure if the one at Legoland(it was legoland right) is done yet) in europe
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
Watch the video, they claim that the free-fall drop has never been done before.
Watch the video, they claim that the free-fall drop has never been done before.
Youngster Joey
Strata Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
^They say it doesn't exist anywhere. Then they say anywhere in North America at least. It's a he said she said as it's 2 different people. who said so. If that makes sense
^They say it doesn't exist anywhere. Then they say anywhere in North America at least. It's a he said she said as it's 2 different people. who said so. If that makes sense
D1993
Hyper Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
Apparently the last drop that goes through the broken bridge will have some sort of stalling effect ....
I dont know how I feel about that, because this drop looks like in order for it to be really amazing, it would be better to have the trains fly over them and get some nice, crazy airtime. If there is a holding effect I dont think it would be that good - I mean, its not really a huge drop, so if a train slowly crested it, I dont think the result would be overly exciting or amazing.
Then again, is 'really exciting and amazing' what this coaster is aiming for?
I dont know, I can't seem to really classify it - it seems to have the potential of being more than a family fun roller coaster and heading more into the thrilling sort of catgeory ...
Just some thoughts I had ....
Who thinks the drop would be better off with a stalling effect or if it went flying over? like cyclops?
Apparently the last drop that goes through the broken bridge will have some sort of stalling effect ....
I dont know how I feel about that, because this drop looks like in order for it to be really amazing, it would be better to have the trains fly over them and get some nice, crazy airtime. If there is a holding effect I dont think it would be that good - I mean, its not really a huge drop, so if a train slowly crested it, I dont think the result would be overly exciting or amazing.
Then again, is 'really exciting and amazing' what this coaster is aiming for?
I dont know, I can't seem to really classify it - it seems to have the potential of being more than a family fun roller coaster and heading more into the thrilling sort of catgeory ...
Just some thoughts I had ....
Who thinks the drop would be better off with a stalling effect or if it went flying over? like cyclops?
Youngster Joey
Strata Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
^They were discussing this on the BGWfans forums. I don't remember whether it was in the leaked plans or just someones hopes, but someone said it was a you "slam the brakes to try to stay on the bridge. You think you're safe and than the bridge breaks and down you go." kind of thing. Which would be cool with sound effects and the works. If they're going for a themed ride like they are with Verbolten I'd like them to go the whole 9 yards
^They were discussing this on the BGWfans forums. I don't remember whether it was in the leaked plans or just someones hopes, but someone said it was a you "slam the brakes to try to stay on the bridge. You think you're safe and than the bridge breaks and down you go." kind of thing. Which would be cool with sound effects and the works. If they're going for a themed ride like they are with Verbolten I'd like them to go the whole 9 yards
rollermonkey
Strata Poster
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
Wish they had a small, hinged tilt track in that bridge to complete the effect.
Wish they had a small, hinged tilt track in that bridge to complete the effect.
Lofty
CF Legend
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
^ To be honest, it wouldn't really add much, simply for the fact that the train would stop, tilt, wait, then move. It'd just kind of be pointless in this situation, whereas drops are completely different, when the "drop" has happened, people are still recovering from it, and don't notice the wait before moving on, I just think for the tilting, it'd not be worthy in the outdoor bridge section.
^ To be honest, it wouldn't really add much, simply for the fact that the train would stop, tilt, wait, then move. It'd just kind of be pointless in this situation, whereas drops are completely different, when the "drop" has happened, people are still recovering from it, and don't notice the wait before moving on, I just think for the tilting, it'd not be worthy in the outdoor bridge section.
SaiyanHajime
CF Legend
Re: Busch Gardens Williamsburg |"Verbolten"| Multi-Launch Zi
Busch are claiming it's the first true free-fall drop on a coaster, like UC said. It's the first time they've openly mentioned the drop "publicly".
I think it's interesting that they've not really hidden much from enthusiasts at all - they know they can't, and it seems they are smart enough to realise that.
I have heard that during the hard hat tour, it was implied that they were laughing about Thirteen. It's not that they've never heard of it, they have, but they think what they are doing is superior. Merlin must agree, else why go to Zierra for their other one for Legoland? That said, Legoland operates as such a separate entity from the rest of Merlin. From what I gather, Larry Giles has made numerous suggestive comments talking down Intamin at these kind of events.
Regardless, we all know that it's not really a world's first, but if the drop is going to feel different to Thirteen's that's interesting enough for me.
Busch are claiming it's the first true free-fall drop on a coaster, like UC said. It's the first time they've openly mentioned the drop "publicly".
I think it's interesting that they've not really hidden much from enthusiasts at all - they know they can't, and it seems they are smart enough to realise that.
I have heard that during the hard hat tour, it was implied that they were laughing about Thirteen. It's not that they've never heard of it, they have, but they think what they are doing is superior. Merlin must agree, else why go to Zierra for their other one for Legoland? That said, Legoland operates as such a separate entity from the rest of Merlin. From what I gather, Larry Giles has made numerous suggestive comments talking down Intamin at these kind of events.
Regardless, we all know that it's not really a world's first, but if the drop is going to feel different to Thirteen's that's interesting enough for me.