pete taylor Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 THANK-YOU, GALAXY MODELS I went along this morning. Lots of folks in the shop picking up quite extraordinary bargains but i couldn't help feeling that modelling has lost another pillar of its establishment. I'm sure that once the bargainfest is over we can all offer our collective thanks to Gary, his family and all the staff from Galaxy Models for all of the years of friendship, advice and support for our much-loved hobby with all of the very best wishes for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Peter I think you have feelings similar to my own. We all like a bargain, then again, in this instance, it is a sad event. Would I have gone if I lived nearer? Possibly, but with a heavy heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename-John Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Has the website been taken down, i cant access it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes the Site seems to now be out of action I don't know why, I guess all you can do now is call with a few things in mind and see if they have anything left. They had very few engines only a large 4 stroke and TT18 2 stroke, mostly larger kit's (of low winged type) and no Galaxy Kit's as they have been purchased buy the new retailer, which they can get them to contact you if you want any in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Channon Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi all, anyone any clue as to where i can get a Galaxy kit from? i have literally just recieved my Mystic but the domino was oos. Thanks in advance Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Posted by Tony H on 19/07/2012 17:24:27: Yes the Site seems to now be out of action I don't know why, I guess all you can do now is call with a few things in mind and see if they have anything left. They had very few engines only a large 4 stroke and TT18 2 stroke, mostly larger kit's (of low winged type) and no Galaxy Kit's as they have been purchased buy the new retailer, which they can get them to contact you if you want any in the future. Do you know where you can get them? Just interested, happy the Domino will still be sold. Chris, if you are interested check out my Domino build log. Sorry, don't know where you can get them. CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Galaxy have had a bumper day Gary has found the price bracket that sell,at a loss .Most ARTF have gone about 10 left,therte are some traditional kits left,he has never had a day so busy.Peter has a job with a film company operating a helicopter with a camera to take aerial shots of scenes. Edited By Stephen Grigg on 19/07/2012 18:06:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver gibbs Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Very sad news all this. I live about 4 miles away and now I it'll be watton or norwich. Buying from the internet is all well and good but I like to stand in front of a shelf full of stuff, sometimes I like to chat with the shop owner. Gary is a nice chap and always took his time to serve me just what I needed, my heart goes out to him. I also wish peter all the best 'cos he has always been a polite and chearful chap to do buisiness with. I think the down-turn is only just kicking in. I've not had a pay rise in 3 years and the cost of electric/water/food/fuel just keeps going up and up, I've not got the money to spend on my hobby. Good luck Gary and Co. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 At least the kits will still be availably. Almost was kicking myself, as I've always wanted the Shadow (been in one, once). Will get it now, as have a spare .15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 CS & Paul (I think), I was told if you are interested in any future Galaxy Models kit's let them know and they will take your details and pass them on to the new owner of the rights to sell them and they will be in touch in due course. I didn't leave my details for them but regret that now I probably should have. I guess the new owner is trying to gauge which kits have the most interest too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbo Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 The old website is now gone, is there a like to where the kits will be available from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Garbo - I can still get up the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 So can I. I won't be taking a trip too Galaxy, no time. I can remember going there when I was 2 or 3 after one of my operations. Possibly my earliest memory. Goodbye Galaxy, and thank you for all the good times, of which there have been many. My Domino will be my memorial to Galaxy, a symbol of the good times. I wish all the best of luck to everyone involved in Galaxy models. Concorde Speedbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbo Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Posted by Tony H on 19/07/2012 19:47:55: Garbo - I can still get up the website Yea working on the portable! thanks. that old desktop is heading for the recyling shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename-John Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 working again on mine now too, might have just been a technical problem earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Probably ques getting on to it,must remember what I need before its to late,but Ive got 2 important things.1 will be the chritmas build if I can be patient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I had a close escape yesterday afternoon - I phoned them, card in hand, but no-one answered. Phew, nearly ended up with a Seagull Extra, a Dewoutine, a Chipmunk or a combination of the three! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Smith Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Note much left. Went in today, so see if there was any good models, engines or TX/RX equipment. Sadly nothng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Barrie it is not sadly for the sellers, I am sure that we all hope that they at least broke even with the prices they obtained. I know what you mean though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Gates Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Goodbye Galaxy Models. Like many here I have known Galaxy for as long as I can remember, starting off with a small balsa boat and steadily growing from there. My first radio (Futaba Medallion 3 - still have it!) was purchased here. Loved their trainer - the Escort until it got soggy with fuel. Took a flying break, and starting again they were the first port of call. Got 90% of my stuff from them, and not just the stuff you can buy. Advice not only given FOC but backed up by experience and a practical hand if you really got in a fix. When I was younger I always had a hankering for their 100" wingspan glider the Condor but never had the money for it. A few years back I asked Gary about the possibillity of getting hold of one which was a no go, but he did his best and came up with a set of plans from which I built the Condor I have now and have been flying for 4 years. I have been watching the slow decline of this, my favorite of shops over the course of this year. From chatting with Gary it seemed the trade never really seemed to get going this year at all, the shop always seemed quiet when I popped in during lunchbreaks. So sad when I visited the shop this monday with my 11 year old son, to see an almost empty shelved shop (compared to the normally stuffed one he always had) and everything being got rid of. I do wonder where all the modellers and their cash suddenly appeared from to nearly clear his shop in 3 days! Surely if they were around and buying his stock prior to his closing down, then he possibly may still be in business today. So many thanks to Gary and all his staff for the modelling experience he has given me which I still enjoy today, without them it may never have happened. Best of luck to all of you in your future endevours. WRT Galaxy Models models, I believe that they may be available from My Hobby Stores if my memory serves me correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Can't get on the Galaxy website, says it is 'Under Construction'. CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 The last vestige of Galaxy - their website, gone forever. Obviously this would happen, as one needs to keep the account running, and not existing anymore wouldn't need the website. Now the domain is up for sale. Sad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Webb Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Galaxy was a superb shop and website - I still can't believe this. For those of us (like me) who loved their kits......www.pegasusmodels.co.uk sells quite a few nice kits including the Wizard, Magician and Mystic from Galaxy. Take a look online.....look on the bottom left for the "Pegasus Kits" button........I think they sell 23 different designs. I will definately be buying some!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Good news. From the kit perspective I've just learned that the range will remain available via MyHobbyStore retail who run the RCM&E plans service. Apparently some of the foam wings etc. are made by the firm that makes existing items for the plans range so there's a 'fit' of sorts. They'll be appearing on the MHS retail site within the next few days. I'll say it on the basis of the daft comments posted in the past but.....needless to say, although MHS Media owns RCM&E, this is a separate division and RCM&E has no interest or involvement in the venture. Edited By David Ashby - RCME on 09/08/2012 10:56:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Excellent news David......I have another chance to buy a Domino kit..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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