Galileo 7 Prop from TOS in Auction June 18, 2012 - Page 3

M'Sharak · June 22 2012, 06:44 AM

Redfern wrote:

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Say, who was in posting in the fan art section who built the shuttlecraft Halloween display? He purposely used less durable materials as it was meant to be only temporary; but with stronger pieces, his design would have served well as a permanent fixture for the kids.

That was Bradester, in this thread.

Forbin · June 28 2012, 06:44 PM

SOLD for $71,150.

I'm not sure who bought her but the in-folks at HobbyTalk are happy about it, and he promises to fix her up nice.

Maab of the Ten Tribes · June 28 2012, 07:06 PM

Forbin wrote:

SOLD for $71,150.

I'm not sure who bought her but the in-folks at HobbyTalk are happy about it, and he promises to fix her up nice.

[Keanu Reeves voice] - Whoa.

Redfern · June 28 2012, 07:38 PM

Odd, I figured it would have reached 100K at the very least.

Hopefully, it won't "vanish" again for another couple of decades.

Sincerely,

Bill

GSchnitzer · June 28 2012, 07:41 PM

Forbin wrote:

SOLD for $71,150.

I'm not sure who bought her but the in-folks at HobbyTalk are happy about it, and he promises to fix her up nice.

Auction closed at noon today EST. Galileo purchased for $61,000 (plus a 15% buyer's premium that goes to the auction house).

Congrats to the new owners--and to the former owner who was able to recoup some money on her two-decade-long investment.

Forbin · June 28 2012, 09:04 PM

Here's their site:
http://galileorestoration.com/?p=1

Search4 · June 29 2012, 02:38 AM

I'm the Adam in question. We are very very happy to have the opportunity to acquire and renovate Galileo.

Let me assure you we have a straightforward goal: restore her and put her on display for the fans. Details to follow - when we have them. This will take a great deal of time and resources. But i'm confident we will be proud of the result.

I know the internet is an excellent source of opinions, support, and on occasion criticism. No doubt many will chime in with opinions and ideas. We welcome your commentary and support - as this is going to be hard.

More to come!

Forbin · June 29 2012, 03:35 AM

Congratulations and good luck, Adam! I hope you'll be kind enough to remember us here and post pictures when she's finished!

Sindatur · June 29 2012, 05:37 PM

Forbin wrote:

Congratulations and good luck, Adam! I hope you'll be kind enough to remember us here and post pictures when she's finished!

Heck, post pictures along the way as each "Phase" is finished, no need to wait until it's completely finished

Ronald Held · June 29 2012, 08:29 PM

Adam is it going just to a fixed location display or on tour initially.

TIN_MAN · June 30 2012, 03:34 AM

Sindatur wrote:

Forbin wrote:

Congratulations and good luck, Adam! I hope you'll be kind enough to remember us here and post pictures when she's finished!

Heck, post pictures along the way as each "Phase" is finished, no need to wait until it's completely finished

Indeed, this would be a great "remaking of" book or movie (or both). Pitch this idea to the appropriate people, and maybe you could recoup some of your investment?

MarsWeeps · July 1 2012, 12:31 PM

Search4 wrote:

I'm the Adam in question. We are very very happy to have the opportunity to acquire and renovate Galileo.

Let me assure you we have a straightforward goal: restore her and put her on display for the fans.

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing Galileo back to her beautiful self!

Question: Are there any plans to do any type of interior restoration? I know the interior set was larger than the exterior but thought that some type of compromise could be made to do something with the interior instead of just displaying the shell.

Gary7 · July 7 2012, 11:45 PM

Forbin wrote:

Here's their site:
http://galileorestoration.com/?p=1

Thanks for the link, Forbin. An interesting and tangled web of history for this poor old prop. The history there isn't completely up to date, though. Still, it's amazing how it was completely restored at one point, but then left to be exposed to the elements thereafter for many years, resulting in gradual deterioration yet again. I had no idea there were 3 separate attempts to restore it.

Anyway, great to know it's in enthusiastic hands this time around with a group investment to help finance the restoration. It would be terrific if the owners could provide photos during the process and even grant limited viewings to people by conditional arrangement.

FalTorPan · August 1 2012, 09:58 AM

Hopefully the shuttle's new owners will coat it with real duranium this time around, in case it is left outside again.

June 28 2012, 06:44 PM	#32
Forbin Admiral Location: I said out, dammit!	Re: Galileo 7 Prop from TOS in Auction June 18, 2012 SOLD for $71,150. I'm not sure who bought her but the in-folks at HobbyTalk are happy about it, and he promises to fix her up nice. __________________ My kitbashes: http://www.inpayne.com/models/kitbash/trekpage.html My Kitbash Wallpapers: http://www.inpayne.com/models/wallpa...allpapers.html My kitbash calendar: http://inpayne.com/calendar/kbcalendar2013.html

June 28 2012, 07:38 PM	#34
Redfern Fleet Captain Location: Georgia, USA	Re: Galileo 7 Prop from TOS in Auction June 18, 2012 Odd, I figured it would have reached 100K at the very least. Hopefully, it won't "vanish" again for another couple of decades. Sincerely, Bill __________________ Tempt the Hand of Fate and it'll give you the "finger"! Freighter Tails: the Misadventures of Mzzkiti

June 28 2012, 09:04 PM	#36
Forbin Admiral Location: I said out, dammit!	Re: Galileo 7 Prop from TOS in Auction June 18, 2012 Here's their site: http://galileorestoration.com/?p=1 __________________ My kitbashes: http://www.inpayne.com/models/kitbash/trekpage.html My Kitbash Wallpapers: http://www.inpayne.com/models/wallpa...allpapers.html My kitbash calendar: http://inpayne.com/calendar/kbcalendar2013.html

June 29 2012, 02:38 AM	#37
Search4 Commander Location: New Jersey, USA	Re: Galileo 7 Prop from TOS in Auction June 18, 2012 I'm the Adam in question. We are very very happy to have the opportunity to acquire and renovate Galileo. Let me assure you we have a straightforward goal: restore her and put her on display for the fans. Details to follow - when we have them. This will take a great deal of time and resources. But i'm confident we will be proud of the result. I know the internet is an excellent source of opinions, support, and on occasion criticism. No doubt many will chime in with opinions and ideas. We welcome your commentary and support - as this is going to be hard. More to come!

June 29 2012, 03:35 AM	#38
Forbin Admiral Location: I said out, dammit!	Re: Galileo 7 Prop from TOS in Auction June 18, 2012 Congratulations and good luck, Adam! I hope you'll be kind enough to remember us here and post pictures when she's finished! __________________ My kitbashes: http://www.inpayne.com/models/kitbash/trekpage.html My Kitbash Wallpapers: http://www.inpayne.com/models/wallpa...allpapers.html My kitbash calendar: http://inpayne.com/calendar/kbcalendar2013.html

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June 29 2012, 08:29 PM	#40
Ronald Held Rear Admiral Location: On the USS Sovereign	Re: Galileo 7 Prop from TOS in Auction June 18, 2012 Adam is it going just to a fixed location display or on tour initially.

August 1 2012, 09:58 AM	#44
FalTorPan Vice Admiral Location: Out there... thataway.	Re: Galileo 7 Prop from TOS in Auction June 18, 2012 Hopefully the shuttle's new owners will coat it with real duranium this time around, in case it is left outside again. __________________ Watch ASTRONUTS! Visit Trekplace! Check out my personal website!