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Mind-blowing remote-controlled tank is 550 pounds of awesome
Here's a remote-controlled, quarter-sized scale model of a German King Tiger panzer that could crush most other RC models under its treads. That's not just because of its size — the World War II era panzer weighs a monstrous 550 pounds. Also, it's six feet long, and powered by two 500 watt electric motors — enabling the tank to tow a full-sized car on an even surface.
The turret works, too — though it doesn't fire (or at least we think it doesn't). But the two-foot-long barrel is motorized to simulate recoil, and it even has speakers that blare the satisfying, heavy noises treads make while crunching along.
So, yeah, the price. With all of those big numbers up there, you should already be expecting this one right here: $10,000. The King Tiger is one of many model tanks of all makes and sizes built by the folks at Mark-1 Tanks, based in Great Britain.
Mark-1 Tanks, via The Sun, via Geekologie
By Gadget Sleuth at 12:17 PM ON 12/18/08
Is there an actual point to a $10,000 tank as a toy, besides as a gift for a rich celebrity's child?
By PeterD at 1:02 PM ON 12/18/08
@Gadget, it's called fun, maybe you've heard of it? This isn't a toy for a child, this is a toy for a serious tank enthusiast, most of whom are adults who can spend their income as they see fit. People spend a lot of money on hobbies (consider the cost of boating, for instance) and this is no different.
I can't afford one (and probably never will) but I sure WISH I could.
By fishslayer at 6:10 PM ON 01/14/09
WOW!! I wonder what caliber or millimter it would shoot....sweeeeet!
By Robotech at 5:03 PM ON 06/18/09
Nice...and if it is 1/4 scale it would shoot a 22mm round since the real Tiger II shot an 88mm round...which, ironically, means it could out-gun a real WWII Pnzr Mk I.
Assuming they could make the gun work, of course.
By Bryce at 7:57 AM ON 07/05/09
Hey there
do you have a detailed plan or pics which you took during the making of this masterpiece.
PLEASE HELP!!
thanks
By welder1732 at 12:03 AM ON 08/22/09
That is one heck of a tank! Great craftsmanship
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