Conte Ben Hur Roman War Galley Toy Soldiers Start Price USD 429.95 Current Price USD 525.00 Time Left - Bid Count 6 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 31, 2008 Location Raleigh, NC See more about 'Conte Ben Hur Roman War Galley Toy Soldiers ' Description  Hail Caesar! The most amazing Roman War Galley ever made for the toy soldier or miniatures world. This set is in toy soldier scale (approximate 1/32) and is  almost 3 feet long!!!!!  Powered by 48 rowers below decks this behemouth moves at ramming speed!!! 58 hand painted figures including 5 made of fine pewter with the balance being cold cast resin.This beauty has 48 oars(duh) plus a drumbeater to beat out the cadence and a whipmaster to keep all personnel well motivated.  Also, Roman troops climbing the ratlines, on the lookout in the crow's nest, at attention and the 'general' being served a frosty beverage by his trusty drink's slave!!! Made of cold cast resin, this has been described by many as the single greatest item ever made for the toy soldier world.........the sculpting detail is incredible and the production has done justice to the artisitc beauty that RC intended. Perfect for invasions of Britain, trips along the Rhine to quell Barbarian unrest or even leisurely jaunts up the Nile with Cleopatra......The main deck lifts off to expose a complete below decks area.....each galley slave has leg shackles(except #41??? since Quintus Arrius wanted Chuck left unchained??). The prow and ram and fantail are awesome.....add Conte or Timpo Romans on the main deck and you are ready to conquer the world..........some assembly is required. Sold NEW and asis no refunds....be certain to review all packagig for parts...writtn instructions are included. Add'l photos available on www.conteco.com website......This set retails at $750 and is a monster to send .....shipping is usually about  $65 with UPS alone as the box is huge due to all of the parts and packaging . We will consider sending this world-wide but the shipping will be expensive. NOTE : one picture shows an UNpainted crew of rowers below decks with the main deck lifted off...this set has the PAINTED rowers and crew!! Place a Bid!