Consolidated Model Engineering Bay Ridge Pacer by Sal Tabi With Liquids - 53 Inch Wingspan
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Rare 1941 model and even rarer in unbuilt, complete condition. The Pacer was a Sal Tabi gas free flight design but can be easily converted to R/C and electric power. This model came from the estate of a very active & particular early aircraft kit collector. It is factory-new inside features quality balsa printwood, factory-cut-to-shape balsa blocks, stringers and spars, plywood firewall, hardwood parts (some factory cut and routed), silkspan covering material, a set of Trexler Balloon Wheels (still in the original box), two pages of detailed instructions and superb full-size plans. It even includes the liquids advertised on the box top - two sealed tins of dope and color. Never started and complete. The Pacer, like many other early gas aircraft, was designed to climb rapidly to maximum altitude then enter a very stable glide and 'Sniff For Thermals'- the honored pastime of a generation of model enthusiasts. Flying model aircraft predated powered flight; however, balsa wood and printwood were not introduced until the early 1930s and the hobby took off, as well as the hunt for thermals. Gas flight began in the early 1930s, and early gas powered models, all powered by Brown engines, took home so many awards that they were forever separated in competition from rubber powered models. Design of gas models was tricky since RC (radio control) models could not yet be applied to the mass market; so a gas model had to not only fly and climb under power, but then glide sufficiently - all without any operator inputs once the airplane took off. Getting the wing up out of the propeller airflow was a huge improvement, and this type of design proliferated. This is one example of a parasol (with a clever cabin) style 1940s free-flight competition aircraft.
Consolidated Model Engineering Burkard F6F Hellcat - With Redi-Carved Fuselage and Paint
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very rare deluxe kit from the late 1940s. This is a solid wood scale model with a wingspan of 9.75 inches. Features completely carved fuselage with cockpit cutout that needs only final sanding, excellent profile-cut wings, horizontal & vertical stabilizers, finished wheels, wood stock as required, beautiful cast metal three-blade propeller, a corked glass bottle of factory glue, a corked glass bottle of factory blue dope, a blue insignia sheet with stars and bars, aircraft numbers and 'Felix the Cat' with bomb nose art, another color insignia sheet with a very large variety of kill markings (flags and kill profiles), canopy celluloid and excellent full size plans with building instructions, aircraft tips and cross sections for making templates. Complete and never started. Please NOTE that while the canopy material is present, there are no printed frames on it. Often these kits have printed frames on the clear material. Burkard Giant Solid Models were made by Consolidated Model Engineering Co., Bronx, New York.
Consolidated Model Engineering Javelin - 48 inch Wingspan Class A or B Gas Powered For R/C Conversion or Free Flight
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Rare late 1930s/40s free flight design. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included).
Revell IL-38 Bison Russian Bomber 'S' Issue, 1/169, H235-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM++
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Fresh from a long-closed hobby shop. First issue in amazing, investment-grade "Near Mint++" condition. "S" hardbox is dated 1956. The box has factory new gloss and color, four solid corners, no price tags or marks from them, no tape or tape marks (at all - this box even escaped the factory sealing machine!), no fading, no missing or torn litho and no stains. The slightest of wear is the only flaw. Molded in the correct gloss dark green and clear with clear Revelving Globe stand. The kit has never been started. Inside, all the small parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The larger parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. The decals and instructions are 'near mint' condition with typical yellowing as the only flaw.
Revell 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge 2 Door Hardtop, 1/24, 85-2443
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1998 issue with 64 parts. Features complete engine and engine compartment, opening hood, detailed chassis, complete interior and more. Never started. All the parts that were factory sealed are still sealed; the parts that were not (clear and chrome) have been inventoried complete. With instructions and decals.
DML Arado Ar-234B Nachtigall, 1/72, 5012
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very highly detailed and superbly molded with all very fine recessed panel lines. Features a highly detailed cockpit, detailed gear wells, photoetched parts and more. Has decals for the three aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Squadron (2) F4U-1 Corsair 'Birdcage' Replacement Canopies - (F4U1), 1/72, 9119
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Very well molded, crystal clear two canopy set in 1/72 scale. Never used and still sealed in the original Squadron ziplock bag. These clear and thin canopies are a superior upgrade to the thick canopies supplied with most kits.
Fador 1908 Baker Electric, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare kit dated August of 1950. Very well detailed for that time. Features mainly die-cut, machined and saw-cut wooden parts and excellent plastic wheels and lanterns. Also includes metal parts, metal stock and die-cut cardstock. Has excellent, large full-size fold-out plans with numerous elevations, a great many detail drawings and extensive instructions. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag and the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. We think of electric cars of new; nothing could be further from the truth. From 1900 to 1915 at least 25 well-known electric car manufacturers advertised vehicles which '...were clean, quite, stylish and easy to operate - the only car for a lady.' And how true this was! Early automobiles were notoriously noisy with dirty exhaust and the constant requirement to handle smelly gasoline by hand. The Baker Electric was one of the longer ranged models - when all six batteries were fully charge it could travel about 75 miles - acceptable even today for a commute. The wheelbase was 80 inches and it had a convertible top that could be lowered or raised. Fador was another maker of big 1/16 classic cars and competed with the bigger Hudson Miniatures. Fador called the line 'Smallersters' and the design & parts breakdown of the kits are very similar. The full name was Fador Mfg. Company and the address was 501E. Clinton St., Elmira, NY. Hudson Miniatures, launched in 1948, apparently beat Fador to the market by at least a year or more. Hudson's national success probably lead Fador to choose the same subject (antique cars) and in the same scale, 1/16. Hudson snatched up the most obvious classic automobiles for kit subjects, forcing Fador to select very carefully. Fortunately, they chose well and they are still the only models ever made of these subjects. There is no record of Fador making any plastic kits; the introduction and overwhelming popularity of the Revell/Gowland Highway Pioneers and the models that quickly followed probably drove them out of the market. This was the fate of most wooden kit manufacturers who did not make the transition. In 1949 the Fador line consisted of a 1909 Hupmobile Roadster, 1904 Cadillac Runabout, 1905 REO 4 Passenger Runabout and one kit that was "3 In 1' - it made one of the following: 1909 EMF Single Rear Seater, 1909 EMF Touring or EMF Roadster. The Baker Electric kit was introduced in 1950 and possibly others as well.
Execuform Grumman G-73 Mallard - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Still factory sealed and still the only Mallard kit of any kind, in any scale. Basic kit only with essential airframe parts. Vacuform kits are only recommended for people experienced with this type of kit. Previous experience and scratch building skills are required.
Revell Stealth B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber, 1/72, 4577
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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From 1987. Very large model with a 26.5 inch wingspan. Revell spent a significant amount of money on the molds for this kit - only to find out that the aircraft did not look like this! The model was pulled from production when the real B-2 Stealth Bomber was unveiled. NOTE: this kit has very neat sub assembly. The four wing halves have been assembled to 'near mint' quality. The fuselage and the internal parts for it have been assembled to 'near mint' quality. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Graupner Chinook Ultralight - 78 Inch (1985mm) Wingspan For R/C, 4628
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare and very large model for four channel R/C - elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. One of Graupner's excellent prefabriced "Quick Kits." Features die-cut and fully formed balsa, balsa-obechi and A/C plywood parts, balsa and pine moldings, milled to shape moldings, top quality thin-walled aluminum tube, streamlined aluminum tube, steel wire main landing gear struts and tail skid, extruded ABS plastic parts including fuselage front fairing, fuselage sides and fuselage aft cone, 3 piece clear cabin fairing, two piece instrument console, hardware, decals, instrument panel and much more. Many parts are removable for transport. The kit is factory-new inside. It has never been started and all the factory sealed parts are still factory sealed. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and all paperwork.
Hasegawa IJN Musashi Battleship Motorized, 1/450, A-4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed but the seal has split. Hard-to-find, motorized scale kit of this super battleship measures 22 inches long when assembled. Features one piece hull, factory pre-painted hull, moving main armament, detailed secondary and AA guns, float planes, motor drive and more. Ideal for R/C operation with modern small receivers and servos.
Minicraft Highway Pioneers (Ex-Gowland/Revell) 1911 Rolls Royce / 1915 Ford T / 1914 Stutz / 1913 Mercdes, 1/32, 1504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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One of at least five such Highway Pioneer reissues by Minicraft that make ideal builders. The original molds were used for these issues as evidenced by the engraved 'Gowland' on several kit parts. Includes all four cars listed. The kits have never been started. All four cars are still in the internal factory sealed bags. NOTE: missing all four instruction sheets!
Airfix Level Crossing - HO and OO Scale - T1 Logo, 1/87, 4022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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First issue that is still factory sealed. The colorful paper header is in remarkable 'excellent++' condition with no tears, tags, tape, marks, etc. The only flaw is some creasing on the back side.
Heljan Gasthaus (Guesthouse) - HO Scale Building, HO, 1777
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very nicely molded kit. Features base/foundation, detailed building with clear windows, gutters, downspouts, fire wood and more, side outdoor dining area with colorful awning, tables and benches, flower material for the window boxes and color blinds, curtains and window treatments. Molded in the colors shown on the box top. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
CS General Robert E. Lee - On Horseback and Standing
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Beautifully cast metal figures of the famous Confederate General. The riding figure is a smaller scale and is 1.5 inches tall. The standing figure is a much larger scale and is 2.5 inches high. Never painted and flash-free.
Revell Nike Hercules Missile 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1804-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Original 1958 'S' issue hardbox with dramatic box art. Not the common reissue. Features missile with separating booster stage, operating launcher and three man crew. Molded in the correct white and dark olive drab. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note, the box displays 'very good' but is only graded 'good++' because there are 6 drops of white paint on the top long side.
FM Breguet 693 A/B With POMK Detail Set, 1/48, 6004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Includes the very rare Pend Oreille Model Kits #48POA-290 Detail Set for this model (693 AB2). Includes resin engine gondola, cowls, new engines, engine cooling scoop and air intake. Never used and complete. The actual kit is multimedia and features mainly injection molded parts with recessed panel lines, many photoetched metal, resin and cast metal details, full decals and instructions. Never started. All the parts are still in the factory sealed bags.
Fujimi Sikorsky SH-3H/SH-3D SeaKing - US Navy HS-15 USS America / HS-2 USS Enterprise / US Marines, 1/72, Q-6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very nicely molded and well detailed. Features very fine raised panel detail, optional parts for D or H variants as well as optional Marine interior parts, highly detailed cockpit and cabin, optional position cabin doors, rotating main and tail rotors and weapons load for the Navy version. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Cylon Raider from Battlestar Galactica, 1/48, 6026
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Original release from 1978. NOTE: builder only, please read carefully. Finely molded and detailed kit with traditional Monogram quality. There is no assembly and no paint but NOTE: part #3, the louvered 'canopy' has been modified by cutting the horizontal parts out so light will pass through. A fine idea, however the quality of the modification is only 'good.' There is no other work done. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.