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Exquisite craftsmanship and demanding attention to every detail have produced a Limited Edition model of elegance and grandeur worthy of the RMS Olympic herself. Historically accurate and precision crafted in every detail, the opulence and grace of these museum-quality RMS Olympic replicas evoke the majesty of this famous ocean liner and the crown jewel of her age.
40" Long x 5" Wide x 13.5" High (1:265 scale)
- Entirely redesigned from our original 40” RMS Olympic replicas
- Museum Quality features not available in other models or any kit
- Paint colors precisely matched to those of the RMS Olympic
- All windows and portholes exactly sized and positioned according to the original Olympic construction plans
- Historical design and detailing of superstructure and hull
- Open promenade decks visible through superstructure windows
- Precise superstructure design and detailing
- Triple propeller design and accurate anchors
- Metal trussed crane booms with twin cables and pulleys on cargo hooks
- Lattice grating on ducts and vents
- Finely-crafted wire maintenance ladders ascend smokestacks
- Built from scratch by master artisans
- High quality woods include cherry, birch, maple, and rosewood
- Amazing Details, including:
- Lifeboats hung from launching davits
- Rigging and stay-lines on all masts and smokestacks
- Delicate four-wire metal railings on forecastle, aftcastle and atop superstructure
- All ladders, staircases and handrails produced from delicate metal wire
- Clear panes in all deckhouse windows
- Numerous deck objects and features include deck cleats, vent shafts, lattice grates, miniature benches and more
- Interior lighted cabins and windows (optional)
- Limited production of these RMS Olympic model ships
- Certificate of Authenticity individually numbered and signed by HMS Founder and Master Builder Richard Norris
- Extensive research of original plans, historical drawings and paintings as well as actual photographs ensures the highest possible accuracy
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System Specifications:
Remote Control:
Channels: 3Channels
RF range : 2.4-2.48GHz
Bandwidth: 500Hz
Low voltage warning: Yes (Less than 9v)
Charger port: Yes
Power :12V DC (1.5AA*8)
ANT Length : 26mm
Certificate: CE; FCC
DC Motor - RS380-sh-12300:
Rated Voltage of 7.2v under
No-Load Current ; No-Load Speed; Load Current ; Load Speed
0.07A 8000 r/min 0.26A 6800 r/min
Servo: FS-S009;
Speed: 0.11SEC/60
Power: 4.8-6VDC
Cable length: 150mm
Certificate: CE
The Olympic and Britannic were the sister ships of the RMS Titanic. The Olympic was launched before the Titanic, and unlike her unlucky sister Titanic, which sank on April 14/15, 1912,She has a long and illustrious career, earning herself the nickname "Old Reliable". The third sister, Britannic, was not so lucky, and sank while serving as a hospital ship!
The following statistics and short history is taken from the book "The Atlantic Liners" by Frederick Emmons, (1972) Drake Publishers or (1984) Bonanaza Books:
"RMS Olympic - Built: 1911 -:- In service: 1911-1935
Gross Registered Tonnage: 45,324 (46,439 after 1912/13 alterations)
Length and Breadth: 883ft x 92ft -:- Number of Screws: Triple screw
Type of Engines: combination triple expansion engines and turbine -:- Service speed: 23 knots
Built by Harland and Wolff -:- Maiden Voyage: Southampton - New York, 14 June 1911.
Timeline:
- Badly damaged in collision with cruiser H M S Hawke off Portsmouth, 20 September 1911.
- Extensively rebuilt after loss of sister Titanic in 1912.
- Converted to troopship September 1915.
- Rammed and sank the German submarine U-103, 12 May 1918.
- Resumed passenger service July 1920.
- Transferred to Cunard - White Star Line 1934.
- Rammed and sank the Nantucket Lightship with all hands during thick fog, 16 May 1934. (7 killed, or 7 of 11 depending on the source!)
- Withdrawn from service and partially broken up at Jarrow 1935
- Towed to Inverkeithing for final demolition/scrapping 1937.