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themoneycollector
12-02-2010, 09:49 AM
You can buy the British HMS Invincible :sl

http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Disposals-Public-Site/en_US/-/GBP/ViewProductDetail-Start;pgid=MieqQ4wkQg8000ArvQ_8K1sp0000giKn52gz?Pr oductUUID=38jAqBIQwVwAAAEsaApaBWLN&CatalogCategoryID=VaLAqBELPagAAAED8GeasfoP&JumpTo=OfferList

HMS Invincible is for sale by tender. Laid down in 1973 at Vickers Shipbuilding, Barrow-in-Furness, she was completed in 1980. She is currently stable for tow, subject to buyer confirmation.
Displacement - Current 17000 Tonnes
Estimated metal weight - 10000 Tonnes
Estimated metal % - 95% mild steel
Length - OA 210m, W/L 193m
Draught - Fwd 5.2m, Mid 5.8m, Aft 5.8m
Beam - Extreme 35m, Ex-walkways 32m, W/L 27.53m
Height - 46m (estimated at current draught
Engines - Removed
Generators and Pumps - Generally unserviceable or not working
For fuller information, please see the General Particulars.

landhoney
12-02-2010, 09:52 AM
Ohh, and its "In Stock" too, I hate it when you order a one-off aircraft carrier and it's out of stock or on back-order. :r

newcigarz
12-02-2010, 09:53 AM
I'm kinda liking the Armored Range Rover.

http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Disposals-Public-Site/en_US/-/GBP/ViewProductDetail-Start;pgid=MieqQ4wkQg8000ArvQ_8K1sp0000-wsiBxw6?ProductUUID=kpvAqBIQorgAAAEs_4FaBaCk&CatalogCategoryID=VaLAqBELPagAAAED8GeasfoP&JumpTo=OfferList

GKitty
12-02-2010, 10:17 AM
I'm thinking the R 400F Snowblower would make driveways a snap this winter.

Wonder if they could ship it in time for Christmas. Hmmmmm....

Pat1075
12-02-2010, 10:23 AM
can I find engines for this at my local marina?

bobarian
12-02-2010, 12:26 PM
Group buy! :banger We could float it out by the Shack for additional herf space! :tu

Whee
12-02-2010, 12:29 PM
Ohh, and its "In Stock" too, I hate it when you order a one-off aircraft carrier and it's out of stock or on back-order. :r

But are the online aircraft carriers better than the ones I can buy at my local aircraft carrier store?:r

markem
12-02-2010, 12:43 PM
Did anyone get as much of a kick out of the "compare" button as I did?

Subvet642
12-02-2010, 12:57 PM
With no engines, there's only one thing it's good for:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=460&pictureid=4848

Practice!

Sauer Grapes
12-02-2010, 06:56 PM
http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Disposals-Public-Site/en_US/-/GBP/ViewProductDetail-Start;pgid=MieqQ4wkQg8000ArvQ_8K1sp0000_RYQo9MN?Pr oductUUID=5l_AqBIQ1pMAAAEjFBAK78F9&CatalogCategoryID=kjrAqBELD48AAAD_pWxpc4dz&JumpTo=OfferList

Obviously the best deal on the site. 84 pounds for a tire iron.

Apoco
12-02-2010, 08:39 PM
My secret santa target is going to be SO surprised!

massphatness
12-02-2010, 08:58 PM
I just spit beer on the bar - classic thread
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T.G
12-02-2010, 09:12 PM
But are the online aircraft carriers better than the ones I can buy at my local aircraft carrier store?:r

No. B&M aircraft carriers are better.

CRIMPS
12-03-2010, 09:26 PM
Just added to the Christmas list... here's hoping...

HK3-
12-04-2010, 06:40 AM
Would make a nice lawn ornament. :)

mosesbotbol
12-04-2010, 07:05 AM
Falmouth Harbor does not have a slip available large enough.

msayewich
12-04-2010, 09:18 AM
I'll take the harrier instead. I've always wanted a VTOL.

bvilchez
12-04-2010, 09:24 AM
I'm kinda liking the Armored Range Rover.

http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Disposals-Public-Site/en_US/-/GBP/ViewProductDetail-Start;pgid=MieqQ4wkQg8000ArvQ_8K1sp0000-wsiBxw6?ProductUUID=kpvAqBIQorgAAAEs_4FaBaCk&CatalogCategoryID=VaLAqBELPagAAAED8GeasfoP&JumpTo=OfferList

It's nice but nothing mentioned about the arsenal it carries or how many miles 007 put on it.

STEVE S
12-04-2010, 10:00 AM
You can try stork3268@aol.com he may be able to build you one.

My mistake I thought you wanted to buy one.

BC-Axeman
12-04-2010, 10:33 AM
Party Island!!!
A little paint, some palm trees, palapas.
I think I would want a Harrier to go with it.

bscottskangum
12-04-2010, 10:40 AM
I didn't know there was a market for these. I have a couple sitting around somewhere :r

Emjaysmash
02-13-2011, 11:40 AM
http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2011/02/12/update-hms-invincible-sold-to-turkish-scrappers/

Looks like someone bought it!

68TriShield
02-13-2011, 11:51 AM
Did anyone get as much of a kick out of the "compare" button as I did?

it was the "add to cart" for me lol...
Oh look, three Destroyers too!

swh127
02-13-2011, 01:11 PM
I would have bought it, but the shipping costs killed the deal for me. oh well, maybe my local B&M will get one in soon. :r:r

Volusianator
02-13-2011, 01:40 PM
Well, there'd b plenty of room for a nice walk-in and lounge!