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Scientific Yacht America Racing Yacht - 17 Inch Long Wood and Metal Ship Kit With Cloth Sails, 178

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$79   

Very nice solid hull kit which features a hardwood pre-carved hull, hardwood display base with pedestals, tapered hardwood masts and yards, two quality plywood sheets of printwood, one large sheet of sail cloth with pre-printed sails, color insignia and flag sheet, fittings packet with cast metal fantail bulwark, cockpit ring, tiller, single, double and triple rigging blocks, capstan, boom rest, galley stack, collar, hatch, deadeyes, anchors and more, brass skylight and housing, cleats, trim boards and eagle, aluminum name plate and more, other metal, wooden parts & stock as required, standing and running rigging material, a sheet with 4 excellent photographs of the built model, history of the America, very detailed illustrated instruction book and a large, double-sided sheet of superb full size plans with all required views and numerous detail drawings. The kit has never been started. The parts have been inventoried complete including plans and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'good-' but the kit contents inside are in 'near mint' condition.

Scientific Cutty Sark Clipper Ship - 23 Inch Long Model With Sails, 163

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$95   

This excellent, large scale model measures 23 inches long when assembled. Includes factory precarved hardwood hull, extensive hardwood printed part sheets, wooden stock and masts, tapered wooden yards, standing and running rigging material, hardwood base and pedestals, extensive metal detail castings (lifeboats, ladders, anchors, skylight, capstan, pump wheels, pump, wheel, bitts, windlass, etc.), cloth sails, colorful decoration sheet, name plate, full sized plans, heavily illustrated assembly book, rigging instructions and more. The kit has no assembly but NOTE: some of the hardwood parts have been cut from the printwood sheets with plenty of margin around the borders. Nothing else has been done. All of the smallest metal fittings are still in the factory sealed bag; the larger fittings have been inventoried complete. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete along with the decoration sheet, instruction book and large plans, all in excellent condition.

Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Coast Guard Cutter - 12 Inch Long Wooden Model With Moulded Hull

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$64   

Rare ship model from 1930/1940s that contains Ideal's revolutionary 'Premolded Hull.' Since carving the hull was by far the most difficult part of early ship modeling, Ideal created a thick-walled, completely formed, hollow hull made from a wood composite. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory which means that all the parts are still 'factory tissue sealed.' As was the custom back then, workers would assembly the parts for a kit and wrap them in tissue paper in a unique way that ensured that all the parts would be 'sealed' and held in place. Whoever buys this kit will see the contents for the first time since it was packed at Ideal Aeroplane & Supply in New York well over 90 years ago. Ideal Aeroplane & Supply was one of the earliest aircraft model makers in the USA, marketing their first kit in 1911 and running a well-known storefront that sold materials as well as kits for early aeromodelers. What is less known is that they had a very large line of ship kits also. They ranged from one foot to several feet long and covered unique and popular civil subjects as well as warships and submarines of the period. The company was very innovative in introducing the Moulded Hull which cut assembly time by more than half by eliminating all hull carving, shaping and sanding. The builder could use it right out-of-the-box and immediately add the deck, superstructure, fittings and prime or paint. Ideal was also known for their excellent, full size multi-view plans that includes many assembly notes, rigging diagrams, tips, additional detail drawings and much more. Often there was even a detailed painting guide.

Ideal Aeroplane & Supply USS Harford - 12 Inch Long Wooden Model With Moulded Hull

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$56   

Rare ship model from 1930s that contains Ideal's revolutionary 'Premolded Hull.' Since carving the hull was by far the most difficult part of early ship modeling, Ideal created a thick-walled, completely formed, hollow hull made from a wood composite. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory which means that all the parts are still 'factory tissue sealed.' As was the custom back then, workers would assembly the parts for a kit and wrap them in tissue paper in a unique way that ensured that all the parts would be 'sealed' and held in place. Whoever buys this kit will see the contents for the first time since it was packed at Ideal Aeroplane & Supply in New York well over 90 years ago. Ideal Aeroplane & Supply was one of the earliest aircraft model makers in the USA, marketing their first kit in 1911 and running a well-known storefront that sold materials as well as kits for early aeromodelers. What is less known is that they had a very large line of ship kits also. They ranged from one foot to several feet long and covered unique and popular civil subjects as well as warships and submarines of the period. The company was very innovative in introducing the Moulded Hull which cut assembly time by more than half by eliminating all hull carving, shaping and sanding. The builder could use it right out-of-the-box and immediately add the deck, superstructure, fittings and prime or paint. Ideal was also known for their excellent, full size multi-view plans that includes many assembly notes, rigging diagrams, tips, additional detail drawings and much more. Often there was even a detailed painting guide.

Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Revenue Cutter - 12 Inch Long Wooden Model With Moulded Hull

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$58   

Rare ship model from 1930s that contains Ideal's revolutionary 'Premolded Hull.' Since carving the hull was by far the most difficult part of early ship modeling, Ideal created a thick-walled, completely formed, hollow hull made from a wood composite. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory which means that all the parts are still 'factory tissue sealed.' As was the custom back then, workers would assembly the parts for a kit and wrap them in tissue paper in a unique way that ensured that all the parts would be 'sealed' and held in place. Whoever buys this kit will see the contents for the first time since it was packed at Ideal Aeroplane & Supply in New York well over 90 years ago. Ideal Aeroplane & Supply was one of the earliest aircraft model makers in the USA, marketing their first kit in 1911 and running a well-known storefront that sold materials as well as kits for early aeromodelers. What is less known is that they had a very large line of ship kits also. They ranged from one foot to several feet long and covered unique and popular civil subjects as well as warships and submarines of the period. The company was very innovative in introducing the Moulded Hull which cut assembly time by more than half by eliminating all hull carving, shaping and sanding. The builder could use it right out-of-the-box and immediately add the deck, superstructure, fittings and prime or paint. Ideal was also known for their excellent, full size multi-view plans that includes many assembly notes, rigging diagrams, tips, additional detail drawings and much more. Often there was even a detailed painting guide.

Megow USS Selfridge DD-320 Destroyer - Wooden Ship Kit, K-6

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

$46   

Dated 1936 and very rare in this condition. The box is in amazing 'Excellent' condition with bright colors, no creases, tear, splits or crushing and all flaps are present and in very good condition. The completed model is 6 inches long. Inside, the kit consists of the hull block, a long piece of printwood with the decks, deck fittings and more, mast and funnel stock, full size plans with side and top elevations, illustrated text assembly instructions, rigging details, a nice photo of the completed model, hull sections for shaping and cut out number '320' for the hull. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.

Scientific Robert E Lee Mississippi Steamboat - 24.5 Inch Long, 181-3295

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair+

$225   

One of Scientific's finest kits. The 'Super Deluxe' and 'Museum Quality' boast on the box top is true, and it can be made into a stunning model with skill and patience. Includes pre-carved hull with wood display stand and pedestals, metal name plate, a vast number of cast metal fittings including lifeboats, paddle wheels, ships wheel, weather vane, whistle, bell, ladders, cargo posts, bitts, cleats, anchors and much more, printwood and tapered hardwood masts/yards, pre-formed fiber pattern ornate railings, colorful name and pennant materials and much more. There are four large pages of full size plans, and a detailed, step by step instruction book with very nice assembly illustrations. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (fittings) are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions. Scientific Model Airplane Company was founded by John D. Frisoli of Newark, N.J. He started the business in a 12 foot square store in the 1940s. By 1952 John had sales of plane, boat & race car kits and accessories totaling about $200,000 annually.

Scientific Sovereign of the Seas - 23.75 Inch Long Wooden Ship Model, 165-1695

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

$125   

Excellent, large scale model measures 23.75 inches long when assembled. Includes precarved wood hull, extensive balsa wood printed part sheets, hardwood masts & stock, tapered hardwood yards, standing and running rigging material, hardwood base and pedestals, colorful decal sheet, name plate, extensive metal detail castings (lifeboats, ladders, anchors, skylight, capstan, pump wheels, pump, wheel, bitts, windlass, etc), full sized plans, rigging instructions, superb full size plans with numerous drawings & detailed text instructions and more. The kit has never been started. All of the metal fittings are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete along with the decal sheet and instructions/large plans all in 'very good' condition. Please note that this the early issue and Scientific did not furnish sails or sail running rigging instructions with it. Scientific Model Airplane Company was founded by John D. Frisoli of Newark, N.J. He started the business in a 12 foot square store in the 1940s. By 1952 John had sales of plane, boat & race car kits and accessories totaling about $200,000 annually.

Continental Model Airplane Co Clipper Ship Seawitch - Sea Witch, H-6

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

$30   

From the mid to late 1940s. All-wood, 9 inch long model kit of this renown high-speed American Clipper Ship. This is a very nice effort by Continental. The ship is 9 inches long when assembled. The hull had been very neatly factory machine cut to the overhead (beam) dimensions. Also includes one sheets of printwood, many other wood parts for the deck houses, masts and yards, full color insignia sheet with the ships name and many US flags and excellent full size plans with very good rigging diagrams and instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and paperwork. Continental had several ship lines; this 'H' line consists of H1 USS Missouri Battleship, H2 Aircraft Carrier USS Wasp, H3 LST (Landing Ship Tank), H4 Coast Guard Cutter Campbell, H5 USS Fletcher Destroyer and H6 Clipper Ship The Seawitch.

Bluejacket Red Jacket 1853 Clipper Ship - 41 Inch Long Solid Pre-Carved Hull Ship Model, 1/96, K1017

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

$500   

Museum quality craftsman kit that sells for $650 new. Features kiln-dried, precarved basswood hull, all hardwood material for decking, deck fittings, masts & spars, many accurate laser-cut wood pieces, photoetched metal & resin details, extensive high quality cast Britannia fittings, rigging material and other pieces as required. Includes five sheets of very detailed, full-size plans and an illustrated instructions book that is 50 pages long. The kit has never been started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. All of the fittings and smaller parts are still in factory sealed bags and internal boxes. Only the hull and a few other parts were never factory sealed and they have been inventoried complete. All of the paperwork is present and even the factory packing material is intact. NOTE: this kit is factory-packed in a very sturdy box and will be sent simply wrapped in heavy brown paper unless you specify that it be boxed. We will box the kit for you but additional shipping will be required.

Artesania Latina Hellen R/C English Coastal Fishing Boat - 33 3/4 Inch Long With ABS Hull For R/C Or Display, 1/20, 20203

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$134   

Very large scale and well detailed. Features a beautiful one-piece plastic hull, die-cut plywood and wood parts, complete metal and wood fittings set, illustrated instructions, full size plans and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. The few parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. NOTE: this kit came from the factory in a very sturdy box. Unless you otherwise specify, it will be shipped wrapped in only in heavy brown shipping paper. If you wish to have it placed inside another box, we can do that but additional shipping will apply.

Dumas Swamp Buggy Everglades Airboat - 28 Inches Long / 10 Inch Beam / For .19 Engines, 1/8, 1501

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

$65   

Still factory sealed. This Chuck Welch design is easy-to-build and good performer. Features aircraft-grade plywood, plans, full instructions and more. NOTE: this kit was factory-packed in a very sturdy, thick and heavy cardboard box. It will be shipped simply wrapped in heavy brown paper. You can specify that it be boxed if you wish, but additional shipping charges will apply.

Mamoli Yacht America - 26.5 Inch Long Plank-On-Frame Ship, 1/66, MV26

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

$149   

Beautiful 688mm long model that features die-cut bulkheads, keel, decking and numerous other hardwood pieces, high quality hull planking strips, a vast number of fittings in brass, steel, wood and more, fabric flag sheet, sail cloth, full running and standing rigging material and more. Includes superb full size plan sheets and instructions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes all paperwork.

Dusek Ship Kits Knarr 11th Century Viking Ocean Going Cargo Ship - 8.8 Inch Long Laser-Cut Wooden Model, 1/72, D013

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

$58   

Well detailed model features plank-on-frame construction, quality hardwood parts that are all precision laser cut, finished wood casks and other cargo, rigging material, sail cloth, hardwood stock, wooden blocks and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes illustrated instructions.

StromBecker USS Tacoma Frigate, C17

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair-

$69   

Excellent kit from the 1950s that measures 10.5 inches long when assembled. StromBecker was famous for this line of pre-carved wood kits. Made of solid Western Pine hardwood - not balsa. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: Missing rear subdeck. I have included a full-size tracing of this part and included the measurements on the drawing. Otherwise complete with all other parts and instructions.

StromBecker USS Tacoma Frigate, C17

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$115   

Excellent kit from the 1950s that measures 10.5 inches long when assembled. StromBecker was famous for this line of pre-carved wood kits. Made of solid Western Pine hardwood - not balsa. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and plans.

StromBecker USS Gambier Bay CVE Escort Aircraft Carrier - (Casablanca Class), C18

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair

$95   

Wonderful kit from the 1950s and that is 10 inches long when assembled. StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. This model is made of quality Western Pine hardwood, not balsa. The carving is done to the final shape and when completed it makes an impressive desk top display. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and plans present. The box is only 'fair' - there is heavy wear, writing as shown on the box top and all of the end panels are missing on the left side.

Bluejacket USS Chicago CA-29 Heavy Cruiser - Northampton Class - 37.5 Inch Long Wood And Metal Ship Model, 1/192

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$749   

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Very rare. Museum quality craftsman model in large scale. Features hardwood, kiln-dried, factory-carved hull, extensive high quality cast Britannia fittings and other hardwood and metal parts as required. Includes very detailed full size plans and text instruction booklet. The kit has never been started. The fittings are all still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed (hull, wood and metal stock) have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. USS Chicago (CA-29) was a Northampton-class cruiser of the United States Navy that served in the Pacific Theater in the early years of World War II. She was the second US Navy ship to be named after the city of Chicago. She has a very active career, surviving a midget submarine attack at Sydney Harbor, taking part in the Battle the Coral Sea and also at Savo Island in 1942. She was sunk on January 30, 1943 by Japanese aerial torpedoes in the Battle of Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands chain.

Ideal Aeroplane & Supply BB-55 USS North Carolina BB-55 Battleship 1941 - 18 Inch Long Wooden Ship Model

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

$129   

Very rare kit from 1941 that measures 18 inches long when assembled. It depicts the ship basically as she was launched. Includes completely pre-molded and shaped pressed-wood hull in solid, "near mint" condition, two sheets of cleanly done printwood, two sheets of quality cardstock ("Due to war emergency and government restrictions" according to a special paper insert) and wood stock in many shapes and sizes. Includes excellent full size plans and instructions. The plans show numerous detail views of the ships details and superstructure. Never started and complete.

Mamoli Captain Morgan Pirate Ship 17th Century, 1/135, MM5

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$42   

Well-engineered and the perfect model for a first-time wooden ship builder. Measures 11.8 inches in length when completed. Features completely pre-carved and sanded hardwood hull, cast metal, brass and plastic fittings, pre-cut wooden parts, masts, spars, sail cloth, rigging material and diagrams, flag, full size drawings and instructions. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory sealed; the large parts were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete. With all paperwork.