By Andrew Liszewski
The Sun has a small story on what turns out to be the largest RC tank currently available for sale anywhere in the world. Now I have to assume by this point there are full-size, real tanks that can be operated remotely, but this one won’t get you arrested for driving it around (or through) your neighborhood.
Available from UK-based Mark 1 Tank, the 1/4 scale King Tiger is modeled after the German war machine used in World War II, and appears to be incredibly and accurately detailed. It features real working treads, a pivoting turret and even a 2-foot gun with realistic recoil action. Two 500-watt, 24-volt motors power the 550lb beast, and they’re actually strong enough for the tank to tow a car. Unfortunately those electric motors don’t reproduce the same sounds as the real thing did, so the mini King Tiger includes a set of internal speakers to simulate those distinctive rumblings.
But as usual, the only downside for something this awesome is the price tag, which comes in at around $10,222. (£6,600)
[ The Sun – Toy tank will blow your mind ] VIA [ Geekologie ]
They should have made the cannon shoot tennis balls.
if it did that it, it would be worth the 10k
This is interesting. But wouldn't this bring out the violence in your little boy?
This is interesting. But wouldn't this bring out the violence in your little boy?
This is interesting. But wouldn't this bring out the violence in your little boy?