Plastic Model Kits
Sanwa Boeing B-17E Fortress Bomber, 1/145, 136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$145
Very, Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Very nicely detailed for that time with fine (and sparse, not overdone) surface detail, opening bomb bay doors, working ailerons, elevators and rudder, rotating propellers and full landing gear. Molded in gloss dark green, black and clear. Includes factory glue tube. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and in amazing 'near mint+' condition and the instructions in 'near mint' condition. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Italeri RF-4C/E Photo Phantom - Luftwaffe RF-4E AG51 Immelmann / USAF RF-4C 30th TRX / 363rd TRW, 1/72, 133
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Well detailed model features optional parts for 'C' and 'E' variants, excellent dual cockpits, correct recon nose with clear camera windows, very fine raised panel lines, recessed control surfaces outlines, detailed gear wells, optional position landing gear, opened or closed canopies, 3 drop tanks and more. Includes full color painting guide (on the back of the box) and decals for the two aircraft listed. NOTE: this kit has very minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: bulkhead glued to floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
ITC Soviet Amphibious Personnel Carrier Motorized, 1/32, 3811-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$85
One of three Soviet motorized armor kits released by ITC in the late 1950s/early 1960s. The other two are the Rocket Launcher and Soviet PT-76 Amphibious Tank. Includes heavy duty motor and all hardware needed to motorize the tank. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. (NOTE: a small grab bar on the front main deck is broken but all parts are present so you can repair it.)
Monogram Armored Half-Track - (Multiple Gun Motor Carrier MGMC), 1/35, PM155-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$95
Still factory sealed. Dated 1966 and the second issue. High quality kit with excellent detail. Features rolling heavy lug tires, flexible treads, full interior detail, opening doors, swivel turret, driver and four soldiers with arms and equipment.
AMT Sunbeam Tiger - 2 In 1 Stock Or Racing, 1/25, AMT998-12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$35
Features parts for stock or race versions, detailed engine, opening hood, good chassis, complete interior and much more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1971 Ford Thunderbird - Stock / Custom, 1/25, AMT920-12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$38
This is the 2015 reissue from the original 1971 molds. It can be built one of two ways - showroom stock or custom 'Bird of Paradise.' The kit features opening hood, detailed engine, detailed chassis and interior and customizing options. Molded in white, clear & chrome and with rubber tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Vickers VC-10 - BOAC - Type 4 Logo, 1/144, 04171-3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$48
Fourth type logo issue with a large and extensive decal sheet for any one of three BOAC aircraft. Features separately molded baggage doors and cabin doors, optional position landing gear, clear side windows & windshield, boarding stair and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Accurate Miniatures RAF Mk-1A Mustang - (P-51) Allison Powered Recon/Fighter with 20mm Cannons, 1/48, 3410
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
Highly detailed kit with over 60 pieces, recessed panel lines, complete cockpit, full wheel wells and optional weighted tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AHM M60A1 Motorized - US Army Tank - (ex Crown), 1/50, MK 901
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$39
Rare and still factory sealed. This AHM release is from the original Crown molds that would make it 1/50 scale; Burn guide lists the mold origins as unknown and lists it as 1/48. Crown made a very good line of motorized tanks and AHM reissued many of them. Associated Hobby Manufactures was an American company that did not cut it's own molds but sourced model kits from around the world through the 1960s and probably into the 1970s as well.
AHM PanzerKampfwagen IV Motorized - Panzer IV - (ex Crown), 1/50, MK 903
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$28
Rare AHM release from the original Crown molds that would make it 1/50 scale. Burn's guide lists the mold origins as "unknown" and 1/48 scale; however, we now know that AHM reissued Crown's very nice line of motorized tanks and in many cases even used the original box top artwork. Features all parts for motorizing (all metal gearbox, electric motor, pinion gear, battery contacts, wire & switch), working bogies and realistic drive on the rear sprockets. Never started. All plastic parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The small metal parts have been inventoried complete and includes tracks, decals and instructions. However, NOTE: tracks are brittle and broken into several sections. Associated Hobby Manufactures was an American company that did not cut it's own molds but sourced model kits from around the world through the 1960s and probably into the 1970s as well.
MPM Aichi M6A1-K Nanzan - (M6A1K), 1/72, CZ004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Early in the development of the Seiran submarine based float plane, two preproduction airframes emerged with retractable landing gear for land operation. These were likely the 5th and 6th prototypes and they had dual controls. They were given the 'K' designation for trainer. They could also be operated from the submarines as they had the same catapult attachment. Training may have taken place like this with and airbase landing. It is interesting that the original Seiran concept did not call for floats as the aircraft would launch from the submarine catapult and crash-land beside the submarine when the mission was over. This limited edition model kit features fine recessed panel line detail and decals for both aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Sturmgeschutz IV Sdkfz163, 1/35, 35087
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$28
Very well detailed and molded. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Messerschmitt Me-262 - Fighter-Bomber, 1/48, 5453
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
1988 issue. Features removable panels to reveal jet engine, detailed gun bays and removable hatch, good cockpit detail and optional position canopy. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Amodel TWO Yak-17UTI Magnet - USSR / Poland / Czech, 1/72, 7282
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
SALE!! Includes both kits in the one box shown. They have never been started. One kit is still in the factory sealed bag; the other one is inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This limited run, injection molded kit features fine recessed surface detail, very good cockpits, jet engine, enclosed wheel wells, optional position trailing edge wing flaps and more. Includes paint guide and decals for the two aircraft listed and additional Czech decals (but no paint guide for them).
Matchbox Handley Page Victor K Mk.2, 1/72, PK-551
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
Well detailed model of the tanker version of the venerable 'V' Force bomber. Includes decals for 55 Sqn RAF Marham 1979, 57 Sqn RAF Marham 1982 and 232 OCU RAF Marham 1975. Includes a detailed and large painting guide. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Avro Lancaster MKI - S for Sugar or Q for Queenie, 1/72, H207-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
1965 softbox issue. S For Sugar flew 137 missions in WWII, more than any other surviving Bomber Command aircraft. Kit has movable control surfaces, opening bomb bay doors, retractable landing gear and full crew. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell RF-4E Phantom II (F-4F) - Luftwaffe F-4F or 'Immelmann' RF-4E, 1/32, 4754
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$79
From 1985. Large F-4F kit is well molded and includes a very large and colorful decal sheet for one of two versions. Features full cockpit, optional position canopies, pilot figures, removable J79 engine, folding wing tips, movable arresting hook, optional recon nose and clear camera ports, optional position landing gear, drop tanks, AIM-9 Sidewinders, iron bombs, detailed radar with removable radome and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing B-47 Air Power Series, 1/112, H140-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
1961 hardbox Air Power issue from the same molds as the famous Pre 'S' kit. It makes an ideal 'Classic Builder' and is even molded in original gloss silver and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts present and includes decals and instructions.
Gavia Westland Lysander Mk. III - RAF / Finnish Air Force, 1/48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$42
Undoubtedly the finest 1/48 Lysander kit available. Very finely molded with a super-detailed interior. Has decals for two RAF and one Finnish aircraft. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Vickers Vanguard - BEA Airlines, 1/144, SK501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$29
1960s Type Three logo issue and a very nice kit featuring optional position cabin doors, clear side and cockpit windows, rotating propeller and wheels, two push-up boarding stairs with railings and more. Includes an extensive BEA decal sheet. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and missing one wheels, but a substitute is included that is the exact same dimensions but has a slightly different hub. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions but NOTE: two propellers each have (1) blade broken off. One broken blade is present; the other is not.