[goose814]

There was some question several years ago about what happened to the full-size Galileo shuttlecraft. Well, it's turned up and now's your chance to add it to your collection. See links for more info:

http://www.kikoauctions.com/?nav=news&article=28

http://www.kikoauctions.com/?nav=auctions&details=2030

It's actually now located in my hometown of Canton, OH. I might try to find out if they'll allow it to be viewed.

 

[Moonman27]

Man,I would love to have that for a project car! She looks pretty rough, but with some TLC could be restored to her former glory. Hey, lets call American Resorations and get Rick to restore it,it's history right? Thanks for those interesting but somehow depressing pics.:thumbsup:

 

[goose814]

Actually, I just found out this is old news. First I heard of it though.

 

[bigdaddydaveh]

That would make a killer garden shed. If only I can convince my wife. :dude:

 

[Maritain]

You would have to order pretty big decals for that one.

 

[kdaracal]

For the life of me, I cannot figure why they would restore it, then let it go to heck again??

 

[woof359]

a lot of people talk about building a full size Jupiter 2 on there property, can you imagine whhat would happen to it if they made the hull out of ply wood and it was out side in the sun and rain for a couple of years ?

 

[John P]

There's been an ongoing thread about this in the tv/movies forum for months, now:
http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=336905
The shuttle's current owner posts in there ("Lyndie") and eventually reveals all.

Rather than asking the same questions again, just read thru that.

 

[charonjr]

Jupiter 2, dreamed of it, sure, but would it pass city building codes and the neighborhood committee?

 

[JPhil123]

a lot of people talk about building a full size Jupiter 2 on there property, can you imagine whhat would happen to it if they made the hull out of ply wood and it was out side in the sun and rain for a couple of years ?

If someone were to seriously want to construct a full size replica of the prop and had the funds and the commitment to do it, they'd probably have to build it or have it built inside a metal barn or hanger type structure. I'm not sure what materials besides ordinary building materials one would need to use, but even if there were materials that could stand up to the elements, the replica would constantly need to be cleaned and/or painted. I've often wondered what a full size replica would cost, but more importantly whether anyone ever attempted it beyond the "all talk" stage. I doubt it but I'd like to know.
Jim

 

[John P]

Lyndie says the original was partly built of masonite, including the roof. That's why the roof collapsed when it was left outside. She's replaced all masonite with marine-quality plywood.

 

[Jimbo Bob]

Seeing various pictures of the shuttle during various stages of decay I can't think how simple the construction of the shuttle is. This is not a complicated object. It was obviously built very quickly and cheaply. Why it has been so hard to restore - and so expensive - over the years is beyond me. A good boat repair man should have had that thing like new in no time.

 

[John P]

Yeeessss, it's so simple!!!!

Or not.

 

[Paper Hollywood]

Bidding is currently $20,250. It would be great to watch Rick on Am. Restoration fix it up, but that would easily cost another $20K. I hope the winning bidder has deep pockets and a willingness to share.

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=52711


edit: added link

 

[Opus Penguin]

Wow! With 8 days to go this could easily get very very expensive. I sure hope the restoration team working on winning the bid gets it. Their plan is to share it.

 

[Captain April]

The bid is still at $20,000. If there's another bid, it'll have to be at least #20,250.

 

[Paper Hollywood]

I stand corrected.

Yes, with 8 days to go, it will doubtless rise quite a bit. I know on eBay, you always have a lot of last minute "snipers" that can double a bid level in a couple of hours. Auction prices always have psychological price barriers that slow things down though. I'll stick my neck out and guess it will go for around $50K, but who knows. I seem to recall a TOS shooting model that sold for over $100K. Larger items are a tougher sell, though. I recall the Profiles In History tried to auction the shuttle from the Enterprise series (I think) and it didn't reach their reserve amount. That shuttle was in great shape, too-- inside and out.

 

[Captain April]

Models are one thing. Props the size of a small RV are another.

 

[John P]

Bidding is currently $20,250. It would be great to watch Rick on Am. Restoration fix it up, but that would easily cost another $20K.

I think Lyndie said she was warned away from them, on the basis that they'd do a half-baked job just to get it in good enough shape to resell for a profit.

Someone who really loves the ol' girl should be the one to get 'er, not somebody doing it just for the sake of their business.

 

[Chrisisall]

Models are one thing. Props the size of a small RV are another.

If I had the money, frack, I'd make it totally weatherproof, light it up, and sleep in it!!!
But then, I tend to play with my toys...:thumbsup: