cruise47 Posted June 14, 2018 #1826 Share Posted June 14, 2018 When I saw the photo of the trees.... those leaves/blades looked like some ancient weapon they would make on "Forged in Fire". Not sure you are familiar with the show (a favorite of my husband... I just happen to be in the room), but as one of the judges would say "This blade will kill" :D:D I feel those trees & blades are made of heavy steel and they will not bend, break or move 1/8 of an inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingTheWaves Posted June 14, 2018 #1827 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I love the general design of the Edge but every time I see those uneven back windows!Is there a reason as to why they are lopsided? Sent from my iPhone using Forums it's designed after the fibonacci sequence. this is what gives it its "uneven" appearance - it's all in the spiral ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikki21 Posted June 14, 2018 #1828 Share Posted June 14, 2018 it's designed after the fibonacci sequence. this is what gives it its "uneven" appearance - it's all in the spiral ramp. Aha thank you! This forum is the best! [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted June 14, 2018 #1829 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Maybe that is a temporary cover for shade when the ship is in port? If that is permanent then it will be very noisy with the wind while the ship is sailing I would imagine. I'm surprised to think the Top is just a (potentially flimsy) Canopy. Not what I ever imagined for this Iconic feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dides Posted June 15, 2018 #1830 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I’m visiting the shipyard today to see some MSC ships and got a close-up look of Edge. She’s looking great! Can’t wait to get on board! These are great pictures - do you have to be in the shipyard to get this kind of view or can you see her from outside? We were planning to be in the area this summer but the official shipyard tour they do says no pictures allowed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridatravelersforlife Posted June 15, 2018 #1831 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I'm surprised to think the Top is just a (potentially flimsy) Canopy. Not what I ever imagined for this Iconic feature. I hope the canopy is reinforced or removable. The wing shape will act like an airplane wing when the ship is directly heading into the wind. Cruising 20 knots into a 30 knot headwind can cause a lift of a few tons! The canopy is 2000 sq ft that is deeper than a 747 wing. I'm not implying the carpet will actually fly but the soft canopy could have issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted June 15, 2018 #1832 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I hope the canopy is reinforced or removable. The wing shape will act like an airplane wing when the ship is directly heading into the wind. Cruising 20 knots into a 30 knot headwind can cause a lift of a few tons! The canopy is 2000 sq ft that is deeper than a 747 wing. I'm not implying the carpet will actually fly but the soft canopy could have issues. It will add to noise in cabins nearby. Glad I changed our cabin to the other side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted June 15, 2018 #1833 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I hope the canopy is reinforced or removable. The wing shape will act like an airplane wing when the ship is directly heading into the wind. Cruising 20 knots into a 30 knot headwind can cause a lift of a few tons! The canopy is 2000 sq ft that is deeper than a 747 wing. I'm not implying the carpet will actually fly but the soft canopy could have issues. Wouldn’t you have the same issue with the floor of the MC? Seems that whole side piece would impact the way the ship handles while sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted June 15, 2018 #1834 Share Posted June 15, 2018 it's designed after the fibonacci sequence. this is what gives it its "uneven" appearance - it's all in the spiral ramp. OK you got me. I had to look up fibonacci sequence. Fancy mathematical word for spiral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingTheWaves Posted June 15, 2018 #1835 Share Posted June 15, 2018 OK you got me. I had to look up fibonacci sequence. Fancy mathematical word for spiral. haha true, or "snail shell" - my husband is a math minor and loves all things that can be proven. and annoyingly EVERYTHING can be proven with math, (i'm horrible at it) so this stuck out to me because he got excited about it :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted June 15, 2018 #1836 Share Posted June 15, 2018 haha true, or "snail shell" - my husband is a math minor and loves all things that can be proven. and annoyingly EVERYTHING can be proven with math, (i'm horrible at it) so this stuck out to me because he got excited about it :') This was the original reveal about Eden and the Fibonacci sequence. I think many of us heard about it for the first time that day. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridatravelersforlife Posted June 15, 2018 #1837 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Wouldn’t you have the same issue with the floor of the MC? Seems that whole side piece would impact the way the ship handles while sailing No not at all, the floor is relatively flat so it would cut the air like a knife. Still looking forward to trying out the carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted June 15, 2018 #1838 Share Posted June 15, 2018 No not at all, the floor is relatively flat so it would cut the air like a knife. Still looking forward to trying out the carpet. Good to know. But would the edge of the MC along with the solid glass/plastic railing impact airflow? and be less of a knife and more of a block of airflow? Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingTheWaves Posted June 15, 2018 #1839 Share Posted June 15, 2018 This was the original reveal about Eden and the Fibonacci sequence. I think many of us heard about it for the first time that day. 😃 and he was already very familiar with it. it's so funny because my husband his SUCH a nerd when it comes to things like that - he is a software/app developer, computer programmer, math and numbers lover, LOVES physics...but if you looked at a photo of him and he began talking your ear off about ferraris then you would never think i'm describing the same person :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridatravelersforlife Posted June 15, 2018 #1840 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Good to know. But would the edge of the MC along with the solid glass/plastic railing impact airflow? and be less of a knife and more of a block of airflow? Just wondering. The glass panels would disrupt the air and there could be buffetting even at 20 knots, not severe but it could be annoying of one is trying to eat a pile of chips or a frothy drink. Again not a major issue. And yes I am a retired aerospace engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted June 15, 2018 #1841 Share Posted June 15, 2018 The glass panels would disrupt the air and there could be buffetting even at 20 knots, not severe but it could be annoying of one is trying to eat a pile of chips or a frothy drink. Again not a major issue. And yes I am a retired aerospace engineer. Okay I wondered, if you had an aerospace back ground. You know this MC seems unprotected. I can't think of a bar or restaurant on the top deck of a ship... up near the bow... usually protected at the back or at least mid ship behind some structure. Seems that if in use while the ship is moving that it could be uncomfortable. Now perhaps the front section... will be solid glass, up to the top... if so, then it would really impact airflow... if not... that pile of chips will be difficult indeed... just sit down wind and open your mouth:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted June 16, 2018 #1842 Share Posted June 16, 2018 haha true, or "snail shell" - my husband is a math minor and loves all things that can be proven. and annoyingly EVERYTHING can be proven with math, (i'm horrible at it) so this stuck out to me because he got excited about it :') I am also a geek Ph.D scientist. Over 38 years I have driven my wife crazy as she is not analytical at all. But here is where we nerds fail. Can he mathematically prove the existence of love? or does he still need to bring you flowers and chocolate or perhaps surprise you with a cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazR Posted June 17, 2018 #1843 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Had a phone call from X today informing me that the slated dining facility to be called Le Grand Bistro a French Bistro which was to cover a $25 surcharge is being scrapped. In its place there will be La Petit Chef.....an animated character who appears beside your plate and prepares each course you'll be enjoying right in front of you before you're served the actual dish. It's an immersive, mind-blowing fusion of entertainment and dining like nothing you've experienced before. The cost $45 except for those who have previously booked the original restaurant....they will be billed the original $25....so we'll enjoy. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted June 17, 2018 #1844 Share Posted June 17, 2018 As far as I understood the other thread... it´s Le Petit Chef for dinner and Le Grand Bistro for breakfast and lunch. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted June 17, 2018 #1845 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Had a phone call from X today informing me that the slated dining facility to be called Le Grand Bistro a French Bistro which was to cover a $25 surcharge is being scrapped. In its place there will be La Petit Chef.....an animated character who appears beside your plate and prepares each course you'll be enjoying right in front of you before you're served the actual dish. It's an immersive, mind-blowing fusion of entertainment and dining like nothing you've experienced before. The cost $45 except for those who have previously booked the original restaurant....they will be billed the original $25....so we'll enjoy. Charles Here is a thread with more info on the change to Le Petit Chef. :) https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2645281 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazR Posted June 18, 2018 #1846 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Thanks for the updated info. Unfortunately the rep who called did not completely inform me as to exactly what was happening. She just stated that there was to be a change and that our reservation would be honored under the new format which I was led to believe was to be Le Petit Chef. After comments here and further research I now understand that it will be a dual featured dining spot. Le Grand Bistro during the day and Le Petit Chef during the evening. Now that that is cleared up we can now move on. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QE2_Fan Posted June 18, 2018 #1847 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I'm surprised to think the Top is just a (potentially flimsy) Canopy. Not what I ever imagined for this Iconic feature. I am wondering if this canopy is only temporary, perhaps for use in the main 'reveal' ceremony? But is not intended for regular use whilst cruising Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 18, 2018 #1848 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Depiction in Magic 56 Thread, post 21, shows a clear roof covering.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingTheWaves Posted June 18, 2018 #1849 Share Posted June 18, 2018 hopefully these aren't old, the source claims they're newer renderings, but here's some more views of the MC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted June 18, 2018 #1850 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Thanks for the great pictures, Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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