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Titanic Submersible Model and Book
Rare variant with 3 blade outboard propellers!! The Titanic in fact had 3 blade outboard propellers and a central 4 blade propeller but most submersible models of this type were manufactured and delivered with three 4 blade propellers.
Open box in excellent condition containing ship model and book. No readily discernable defects to any parts.
This precision-crafted, historically accurate, assembled, floatable plastic model can [with the flip of a switch] fill with water, break in two, and sink--just like the real thing! Youtube videos demonstrate the action. The model easily reassembles after sinking so the drama may be enjoyed over and over! Detailed pre-colored assembled hard plastic scale model – 16” (40 cm) long – with 15 main pieces [including a display stand] and 19 accessories. Both masts will be removed for shipping -- successful buyer should snap them back in place if so desired. Apparently, some of the earlier versions [so-called ‘Scholastic brown box’ type] of this model contained the three blade outboard propellers. This is the first color printed box containing them seen by vendor -- no known reason. It could be a repackaged item or …
This set is suited for ages 8 and up, according to the box. It includes
Box notes read: Explore the R.M.S. Titanic with this unique scale model and illustrated book.
* Why did Titanic sink?
* How do ships avoid icebergs now?
* What made it so powerful?
* How was the wreck found?
* How was Titanic built?
Packaged with a book that explores the remarkable feats of engineering that went into the ship\'s construction as well as the engineering flaws that led to the disaster, The Science and Story of Titanic offers children a hands-on introduction to the history and principles of ship building and a look at rare, authentic documents, memorabilia, and photographs fromTitanicspecialist Steve Santini\'s private collection.
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