Oh, Galileo...

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Poodyglitz

May 30, 2011, 06:11:26 AM Last Edit: May 30, 2011, 06:14:15 AM by Darmok
I was so happy to see that someone has appropriated the original TOS Galileo shuttlecraft exterior model and restored it (bottom of the page):

http://www.startrekpropauthority.com/2008/10/galileo-shuttlecraft.html

I used to see it when I was a kid just sitting outside in my neighborhood and even tried to climb in with a friend. I was saddened when I saw how it practically rotted. Now someone has restored it. I wish I was that person. :-)

Thank you, whoever you are.

Rico

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May 30, 2011, 06:35:54 AM
Yeah, I think I posted something about this at some point too.  Amazing now to think of how many fans would love to have a crack at restoring a valuable piece of Trek history like that.  Glad someone who cares about it finally did just that.

Bryancd

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May 30, 2011, 07:51:51 AM
As I recall from a lengthy RPF thread a while ago on this, no one is sure where the Galileo currently is or who actually owns it. I know some RPF'ers were actively looking for it.

turtlesrock

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May 30, 2011, 09:33:45 AM
^^ mysterious... :shocked

WillEagle

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May 30, 2011, 11:59:39 AM
That was cool to look at. Thanks for posting Darmok.

Poodyglitz

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May 31, 2011, 09:36:12 AM
Quote from: Rico on May 30, 2011, 06:35:54 AM
Yeah, I think I posted something about this at some point too.  Amazing now to think of how many fans would love to have a crack at restoring a valuable piece of Trek history like that.  Glad someone who cares about it finally did just that.

If I were to have regrets in life, one of them would be not being able to obtain it back in the 70's, when it was in decent shape.

Bryancd

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May 31, 2011, 09:48:38 AM
Quote from: Darmok on May 31, 2011, 09:36:12 AM
Quote from: Rico on May 30, 2011, 06:35:54 AM
Yeah, I think I posted something about this at some point too.  Amazing now to think of how many fans would love to have a crack at restoring a valuable piece of Trek history like that.  Glad someone who cares about it finally did just that.

If I were to have regrets in life, one of them would be not being able to obtain it back in the 70's, when it was in decent shape.

From what i understand, the junkyard was never willing to sell it, apparently a lot of collectors tried to get it out of there. Reminds me of the story of Bruce the shark from Jaws.
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