Hughes Boeing HS 376 Galaxy Satellite 1/48 scale Desktop Model Vintage Rare

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Our company has hand built scale models for many decades, especially for the aerospace industry. We are moving the shop and I came across a box of vintage desktop models in storage that we had built likely in the early 90's, probably for Hughes that were likely extras. Rather than moving them, we decided to sell them.
This is a 1/48 scale model of the Hughes/Boeing HS 376 Galaxy, which was a very popular spin stabilized communication satellite that was launched from the late '70's through 2000. It was the first satellite that was launched by the Space Shuttle. Carried TV, voice and data signals.
As I said, these were likely built for Hughes Communication, probably in a quantity of no more than 25 to 30 for Galaxy program team members to have a desktop model. So this was a very limited run. It is hand built from plastics, metal and resin cast parts that is mounted to a walnut base.  The model itself is about 5" tall.  This is 30 year old model that has been in storage since it was created.
I have three of these 5" versions to sell. They are all the same, but one has a slightly different reflector that is black only on the rear surface with some small ribs.
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