While I finish up a few other articles, all you fans of Classic Trek will be pleased to know that the full-sized Galileo shuttlecraft exterior mock-up, lost for over 20 years and long thought destroyed, is is now nearly fully restored! Originally built by AMT in 1966 for the first season episode The Galileo Seven (and used throughout the series' run), the restored craft will be put on public display at Space Center Huston later this year.
For those of you who don't know, since Star Trek's cancellation in 1969, the mock-up has changed hands and underwent several attempted restorations, but was ultimately left to decay outdoors in an Ohio industrial yard. There, it was believed to have been bulldozed when the site went bankrupt and was razed.
Eventually, it came into the possession of its current owners, who, with the help of a team of boat-builders, are working to restore the set to its original condition. Restoration is expected to be completed by the end of May.
Complete History:
http://galileorestoration.com/?cat=7
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