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Remote-controlled scale model of the Titanic is asking for trouble
Ever wanted to be the one responsible for a world-class disaster? Or perhaps be the one that prevents said disaster? Also, do you have a lot of money to throw around? Well, then this gigantic remote-controlled model of the Titanic is for you.
This 1:150 scale model took 400 man-hours to construct. It's got over 300 handmade parts and looks downright amazing. So amazing, in fact, that they're charging $2,500 for a remote-controlled boat. So yeah, this one is for well-heeled Titanic fetishists only, it seems.
Hammacher Schlemmer via Technabob
By Mr. Gumsandals at 1:24 PM ON 06/09/09
Does it come with a minature iceberg? A minature remote submersible probe to video it at the bottom of a lake? Minature Jack and Rose figures? Or are they extras?
By Pooter at 1:26 PM ON 06/09/09
Hmmm...at $2500 and 400 hours to complete, that's only like 6 bucks an hour for labor. Really, $2500 is a bargain.
By Doodle at 6:36 PM ON 06/10/09
Yes but it's your own labor. So you are paying to work. Thusly you pay 2500 for parts and put in 2500 for labor.
By Danger at 7:40 PM ON 06/10/09
I want the RC iceburg.
By hotrainrider at 4:32 PM ON 07/08/09
an American flag? seriously?
By TheWhat?Man at 8:57 PM ON 09/28/09
Cost to make minature RC Titanic - $2500
Hours to make minature RC Titanic - 400
Watching the minature RC Titanic sink to the bottom of your pool after hitting your Uncle Arnie's bald head in six seconds - Priceless
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