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Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:18 pm
by ThemeCrafter264
Something weird I've noticed with the theming structure is the scale. The head is tiny compared to the shoulders and if anything be connected with some wort of larger neck. Also, it appears the top half is a different colour to the rest of it, making it look a bit weird. Anyway, time will tell to see what it actually looks like. 

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 10:51 pm
by lewis97
Attraction Images have since posted a closer, high-resolution photo. A couple of observations: (i) the scaffolding around where I think the lift motor is located, with the possible enclosure of that area, and (ii) the installation of six (what appear to be) gas storage tanks in the corner of the former parking area (currently fenced off for construction).

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ThemeCrafter264 wrote:Also, it appears the top half is a different colour to the rest of it, making it look a bit weird.
That would be because while the body has been constructed using timber-themed cladding, the head is made of metal - possibly to allow the use of fire.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:16 pm
by RobJackson85
They're definitely gas storage vessels. These pretty much confirm fire effects.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:35 pm
by Robert.W
The more I look at the theming structure, the more confused I am... what really are they trying to create?? The size of the body in contrast with the size of the head, like ThemeCrafter264 pointed out, just seems so mismatched... perhaps it'll look more proportioned from the ground than it does from above.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:39 pm
by Aidan Lowe
I don't think they are nitpicking about the proportions of the theming structure. Don't forget the width has to be wide enough for the track & all its supports to pass through it three times which is bound to make the "shoulders" extremely wide.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:49 pm
by lewis97
It could be an attempt at 'forced perspective', as by making the highest point (i.e. the head) proportionally smaller, it could make the the structure appear taller when viewed from ground level.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:56 pm
by Justin
Some photos show off the structure well, but I believe the theming element will depict a heavily armoured creature/man, with spikes on the shoulders. It is a shame we can't see the other face, but with those gas canisters, the theming is looking promising!

Lewis makes a valid point though. From the ground I don't think we'll notice how wide the structure actually is and all will appear to be in scale.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 12:28 am
by T0mPr1ce
I'm 99.999999..% sure that the rams head is on the back of a human-like head. You can see the shape of a humanoid head behind it. Those saying it will have two faces are correct I'm pretty sure. Which would still give the ride the Wickerman name.

Also, take note of the banking of the track coming out downwards of the centre of the structure! The first hill after the drop from the chain lift looks amazing!

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 11:08 am
by dazza4783
T0mPr1ce wrote:I'm 99.999999..% sure that the rams head is on the back of a human-like head. You can see the shape of a humanoid head behind it. Those saying it will have two faces are correct I'm pretty sure. Which would still give the ride the Wickerman name.

Also, take note of the banking of the track coming out downwards of the centre of the structure! The first hill after the drop from the chain lift looks amazing!
Yes, this is what is on the other side.
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Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 12:14 pm
by MakoMania
dazza4783 wrote:
T0mPr1ce wrote:I'm 99.999999..% sure that the rams head is on the back of a human-like head. You can see the shape of a humanoid head behind it. Those saying it will have two faces are correct I'm pretty sure. Which would still give the ride the Wickerman name.

Also, take note of the banking of the track coming out downwards of the centre of the structure! The first hill after the drop from the chain lift looks amazing!
Yes, this is what is on the other side.
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Wasn't it already agreed that this is far too small to be what is on the other side of the main statue?

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 12:24 pm
by Justin
From what I can tell, there are two faces to the main structure and that pictured will be on the other side.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 12:26 pm
by dazza4783
MakoMania wrote:
dazza4783 wrote:
T0mPr1ce wrote:I'm 99.999999..% sure that the rams head is on the back of a human-like head. You can see the shape of a humanoid head behind it. Those saying it will have two faces are correct I'm pretty sure. Which would still give the ride the Wickerman name.

Also, take note of the banking of the track coming out downwards of the centre of the structure! The first hill after the drop from the chain lift looks amazing!
Yes, this is what is on the other side.
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Wasn't it already agreed that this is far too small to be what is on the other side of the main statue?
It was probably agreed that this is too small to be the structure itself, but it is what appears to be a scale model of the actual main theming structure. Most likely used for filming purposes. It has the same horns on the side of it's head, and even when the theming structure was covered you could clearly make out facial features on that side of it. It would be a little too coincidental if the main thing is not either exactly the same, or very similar to the picture above. It's possible that the "ritual" uses the Wicker Man statue as something like a gateway between worlds. The first time you go through it you enter the side of the ram, when coming back through it is the side of the man.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:31 pm
by T0mPr1ce
I agree Dazza, that smaller figure seems to be a replication of the main theming structure - will probably be used for offride theming in the queue or entrance plaza.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:34 pm
by Nutty Man
It would be good if it was used as the entrance, but looking at the picture I can't tell if there is any gap for you to be able to walk through, so I'm not absolutely certain.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:50 pm
by JC13
Nutty Man wrote:It would be good if it was used as the entrance, but looking at the picture I can't tell if there is any gap for you to be able to walk through, so I'm not absolutely certain.
It won’t be the entrance. It may have an entrance like Th13teen’s, and have this above the entrance, but I think this is being used for filming purposes

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:17 pm
by Nutty Man
JC13 wrote:
Nutty Man wrote:It would be good if it was used as the entrance, but looking at the picture I can't tell if there is any gap for you to be able to walk through, so I'm not absolutely certain.
It won’t be the entrance. It may have an entrance like Th13teen’s, and have this above the entrance, but I think this is being used for filming purposes
Seems odd that they used it just for filming purposes, if they'd had that made I would expect they would use it more.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:52 pm
by Jack
Just because it's big, it doesn't mean that needs to be the entrance ;) 

As long as the Wicker Man structure itself is easily viewable from the queue and plaza that can be seen in the photo, I feel like it should serve the purpose of being imposing and intimidating instead of being part of the queue. I don't think that would add anything to the ride at all in my honest opinion as you most likely wouldn't see out of it, or into it.

However I find the massive gas tanks promising for my favourite element of any ride, fire :P

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:18 pm
by ROYJESS
This image has been posted on Towerstreet forum credit to WickerManiac

Clearly shows the face on the other side and highlighted in red box the grills for the possibility of where the flames will be.

Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:29 pm
by Justin
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Re: SW8 Construction Discussion

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:35 pm
by Robert.W
I think it looks a whole lot better from the back / face view. As for it being illegal... it's extraordinary the lengths some people will go to... :no: tut tut tut.

Looking closer... does anyone think it possible that the whole head could tip back and fourth... the face seems to be facing the sky maybe a little too much for it to be seen from the ground. There also seems to be room for it to tip back and forward...