Which is not to say it wouldn't be cool to have one or the other in the backyard. posted by chavenet at 9:42 AM on November 19, 2010 [1 favorite]
Reminds me of John Linnell's (of They Might Be Giants fame) song Arkansas, about a ship built that is an exact 1-to-1 replica of that state. A lovely, absurd song. posted by meandthebean at 9:43 AM on November 19, 2010 [1 favorite]
Replica will not fly
Not true. Given enough specific impulse, anything will fly. Controlling it, on the other hand... posted by Old'n'Busted at 9:47 AM on November 19, 2010 [1 favorite]
I do have to admit that it would be pretty awesome to have this sitting in your back yard. posted by Faint of Butt at 9:52 AM on November 19, 2010
Not true. Given enough specific impulse, anything will fly.
Yeah, I was going to say, the real one can't really "fly," either. It can just land. posted by overeducated_alligator at 9:56 AM on November 19, 2010 [1 favorite]
Replica will not fly
Judging by the shuttle's recent performance, I'd say these replicas are pretty realistic! posted by The 10th Regiment of Foot at 9:57 AM on November 19, 2010 [1 favorite]
I don't see an option to include space babes or laser guns. posted by nomadicink at 9:58 AM on November 19, 2010
I do have to admit that it would be pretty awesome to have this sitting in your back yard.
If only I had a 1:1 scale model of the Moon to put it on. posted by theodolite at 9:58 AM on November 19, 2010 [1 favorite]
Price: $2200000.00
Yeah, no. If I had $2,200,000 burning a hole in my pocket for a space prop, I would have someone fab me an Eagle. posted by everichon at 10:03 AM on November 19, 2010 [2 favorites]
Incredible replicas are incredible. posted by Hydrophage at 10:15 AM on November 19, 2010
You can get up close and personal with a real one at the Udvar-Hazy Center museum outside Washington. posted by exogenous at 10:21 AM on November 19, 2010
It says, "Free shipping on orders over $200" so the shipping is taken care of for this one. posted by Chocolate Pickle at 10:28 AM on November 19, 2010
So, how do you get it home? I'm guessing trailering it on the interstate is out, right? posted by tommasz at 10:29 AM on November 19, 2010
Replica will not fly
I guess they never saw the "Wild Horses" episode of Cowboy Bebop. posted by Smart Dalek at 10:45 AM on November 19, 2010 [1 favorite]
Disclaimer: Not a jet, not a pack. posted by Fleebnork at 10:55 AM on November 19, 2010
Neat!
This will go great with the full-scale model of the Earth I have out in my back yard. posted by Thorzdad at 11:04 AM on November 19, 2010 [3 favorites]
I want one too. Anyone else? If we order more than 20 we get a bulk discount. posted by dirtdirt at 11:12 AM on November 19, 2010
If only I had a 1:1 scale model of the Moon to put it on.
Sir, do not be convinced by these fraudulent hucksters attempting the sell you a mere scale model of Luna, our most beautiful satellite. I will sell you the genuine article -- plus a year's supply of Moon Wax, a $100 value -- for a very, very reasonable price that I do not want to disclose in this public medium. Unfortunately, due to the incredible demand, I am not able to offer credit, but given a generous primary deposit, I can offer layaway.
I already have a couple in Duluth interested in this offer; I suggest you make up your mind quickly! There's only one left! posted by griphus at 11:14 AM on November 19, 2010 [3 favorites]
I wonder if people in the 19th century had full-size replicas of their favorite locomotives? posted by mmrtnt at 11:51 AM on November 19, 2010
I wonder if people in the 19th century had full-size replicas of their favorite locomotives?
Um, actually, the robber barons often had their own trains much like the wealthy now have their own jets. posted by The 10th Regiment of Foot at 12:09 PM on November 19, 2010
You can get up close and personal with a real one at the Udvar-Hazy Center museum outside Washington.
I want to get two miniature wiener dogs, just so I can name them "Udvar" and "Hazy."
That reminds me of the rocket ship that was once given away as a prize on the box of a cereal box. Imagine how the kids in *your* neighborhood would react!
Oh! Oh! Thanks for reminding me to check into how my square inch of land in Alaska is doing! (Now, where did I put my certificate?) posted by Twang at 2:30 PM on November 19, 2010
(okay, it could glide, but it had no main engines and and inadequate heat shield for a 'real' re-entry) posted by chambers at 4:45 PM on November 19, 2010
But wait! There's More!
Order now and we'll throw in a replica space suit absolutely free!
Space suit does not actually work in space. posted by bwg at 3:57 PM on November 20, 2010
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