Italaerei Caproni Ca-311 Bomber, 1/72, 113
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
Most likely from the 1970s and nicely molded and detailed for that time. Features full cockpit, bomb bay load and gunners positions. Includes decals for two aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Bereznyak-Isayev BI-1 - Soviet Rocket Fighter - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$19
Limited run Russian model injection molded in brown plastic and with an injection molded clear canopy. There is little flash and fine raised and recessed detail. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Please note that the kit did not come with decals and the instructions are inside the header. 'BI' stood for Blizhnii Istrebitel, which was 'close-range fighter' in Russian. Obviously, it also stood for the last names of the designers. The program was the Soviet Union's effort to produce a low cost rocket interceptor. The airplane flew and flew well, but it was plagued by engine issues, corrosion from nitric acid, and eventually tail flutter at high speeds that caused the loss of the most experienced test pilot, Grigory Yakovlevich Bakhchivandzhi. The early development started in 1938, with the first flights in 1940. The aircraft underwent a series of engine improvements and was still testing through 1945. The aircraft never entered series production. Bi-1 through BI-9 were built.
ITC Martin MB-2 Bomber, 1/78, 37614-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$45
The Martin MB-2 became famous as the first bomber to sink a battleship under any circumstances. Billy Mitchell arranged to have the ex-WWI German Battleship Ostfriesland used as target practice for 6 MB2s, and the ship sank in 25 minutes. The model is from the early 1960s and was an excellent kit for that time. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Boss Soviet MBV-2 Armored Train, 1/35, 85514
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$56
NOTE: in the USA only, UPS shipping would be significantly less than USPS. I can do UPS shipping manually. Large, very highly detailed model that includes two frets of PE parts. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Lindberg FJ-2 Fury Jet Fighter - First Logo Small Box Issue, 1/48, 516
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$74
From the mid 1950s with wonderful Ray Gaedke box art. Rare first issue that featuring the circular Lindberg logo and short, early two-piece box. Correctly molded in brilliant metallic blue with a red nose and clear canopy. Correct early decals and instructions. Please note, the instructions have the circle logo and the rectangular logo, which was not uncommon for early Lindberg kits. This kit has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Paul Lindberg created plans for stick and tissue flying models that were published in popular modeling magazines in the 1930s. During this time, he marketed wooden flying kits, asking builders to request that your local dealer carry "The Lindberg Line" of models. When plastic kits first appeared, Paul Lindberg and a Mr. Olsen founded O-Lin models, purchased the unsuccessful Varney molds for the Fleet Sub, PT Boat, LST and PT-17. After mold modification, they entered production and quickly cut new molds such as the P-80, Seabee and more. The association with Mr. Olsen did not last long, and Paul Lindberg took over or bought out the molds, thus starting the famous plastic "Lindberg Line". The first box art was simply carry over from O-Lin. Early O-Lin artwork was simple and two -color. However, Ray Gaedke did some late O-Lin boxes such as the Corsair, which was also used by Lindberg. Gaedke artwork was colorful and bold, and Paul Lindberg wasted no time in having Gaedke make the new artwork for the Lindberg Line.
Airfix Vickers Vanguard Turbo-Prop, 1/144, 03171
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$39
Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded molded kit with optional position cabin entry doors, clear cockpit and cabin windows, rotating props, detailed gear and front and rear passenger boarding stair assemblies. Decals are for British Airways. The Vanguard was a 1959 high speed early turbo-prop airliner that carried 139 passengers.
Combrig Peter Velikiy 1877 Russian Battleship, 1/700, ZA1877
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Limited edition waterline kit. Features a beautifully cast resin hull and resin details. Detail is far superior to injection molded kits. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. From Dusty Rhodes: This was a remarkable vessel, continuing afloat and in service from immediately after the American Civil War to the time of Kruschev's premiership. This proverbial longevity was commemorated in a Russian postage stamp in 1972. In 1867, Russian naval officers were deeply impressed by USS Miantonomoh (1863) when that vessel visited Kronstadt. Peter Velikiy was Russia's effort to emulate the American ship, with an intent to improve her seakeeping abilities. This kit shows the ship in this as-launched configuration. Much later she was cut down to the berth deck and rebuilt as a heavy cruiser and bore no similarity to the original. Fortunately for Peter, this kept the ship in Russian yards during Russia's war with Japan. She served as a training ship and sub tender in WW I and was in service as a utility hulk from 1921 until some time after 1959.
Eastern Express Vickers Vimy Mk IV - Heavy Bomber - (ex Frog), 1/72, 72256
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
From quality ex-Frog molds. Please note that this is the wartime version with the guns and bombs and not the post-war transatlantic civil version. This 'gun & bomb' version has become somewhat harder to find. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pegasus Pfalz DIIIa D-IIIa - Hptm R. Berthod, 1/72, 1022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$19
Limited run of only 2000 kits. Injection molded model also includes many metal parts. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Westerfield 36' Fowler Stock Car Modern With 6' Doors - Canadian National - HO Craftsman Kit, HO, 4253
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
Out of production. Very high quality modern craftsman-style HO kit. The main parts are beautifully cast in high definition resin while the details are injection molded and metal. With transfers. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag and the rest have been inventoried complete including transfers and instructions.
Hasegawa Type-94-1 E7K1 Alf, 1/72, JS055-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$20
Still mint in the factory seal. This 1980s model is well molded and detailed for that time and features fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface outlines, cockpit detail including seats, side windows, crew of three and more. Includes decals for the aircraft on the box artwork.
Aurora Gotha Bomber G-V - Abare Issue - (GV), 1/48, 126-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$64
Ross Abare issue Gotha in amazing investment-grade, 'Near Mint' condition. Mr. Abare, a rare kits dealer in the earliest days of the hobby, contracted with Aurora to produce a copy of the original 1958 kit. However, Aurora had the printers use the mid 1960s oval logo without the 'Famous Fighters' in the border- thus forever separating the Abare issue from the original issue. Mr. Abare was reportedly quite upset, as he wanted exact copies. Molded in deep burgundy and black plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa North American F-86F Sabre Jet - USAF 1954 or JSDF, 1/72, JS015-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
Very early Hasegawa kit with the first logo. This kit has the high-gloss box top and unique artwork. Includes USAF and JSDF decals. Nicely molded. Never started. Factory sealed internal parts bag with decals and instructions.
Fujimi Chance Vought F4U-5N Corsair With Color Painting Guide - (F4U), 1/70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Fujimi-Mokei issue from the very early 1960s; please note this is before Fujimi used part numbers. Japan issue with very collectible artwork and high gloss box top. Includes the original glue and a very nice full color painting guide for 5 different aircraft. Features rotating prop, working ailerons, rockets, drop tank, wing radome and pilot figure. The model has never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag and even includes a near mint condition Fujimi color bag header. Includes decals and instructions.
Monogram B-25 Mitchell Big Cannon Plane - Four Star Issue, 1/70, PA7-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$89
Still factory sealed but the seal has split, typical of the old, brittle cello. Dated 1955. 2nd issue with "PA" price prefix instead of "P." Kit features rotating wheels and propellers, side gun packs and cannon/machine gun nose, crew members, underwing rockets and boarding ladder.
LS A6M2-N Rufe IJN Seaplane - with Beaching Trolly - (A6M2N), 1/75, 4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
Very early LS kit with first logo and old box art. Even on this early kit (#4), the legendary LS attention to detail is evident with recessed panel lines and fine rivet detail. Features opening canopy, and extending/retracting flaps and movable ailerons. Includes nicely molded beaching dolly. The model as never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. LS was one of the earliest Japanese manufacturers to produce very high quality kits. Some of the LS molds are still used today by Hasegawa, testifying to their detail and accuracy.
Aurora-KB Fokker E-V D-VIII Collectors Series - Polish Air Force -(EV), 1/48, 1135-170
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$39
1972 issue with revised molds; a much better kit that previous issues. Includes pilot, ground crewman and battle terrain base. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The aircraft represented fought with the Polish Air Force against the Ukranian forces in 1919 but by that point it was a D-VIII. The Fokker E.V was a fantastic performer and the result of a longtime Fokker development, the cantilever wing. In addition to greatly reducing drag, a properly built cantilever wing is very light and strong. This wing was first used on prototype V17 and then on V28 which took part in the Second Fight Competition (July 6-14 1918) where the most experienced German front line pilots chose new fighters for late war service. V28 was chosen for it's excellent flying properties and 200 of the production aircraft, known as the Fokker E.V, were ordered. Over 289 aircraft were delivery. The E.V began front line service on August 5, 1918; Lt. Emil Rolff of Jasta 6 reported an aerial victory on August 17. However, the day before, an E.V suffered catastrophic wing failure. Two days later, the same failure cost Lt. Rolff his life. All E.Vs were immediately grounded. A detailed investigation showed that there were fatal defects in the wing assembly caused by slack manufacturing processes. Although it was not his fault, Fokker took this opportunity to re-design and strengthen the wing. Existing E.V aircraft received new wings and newly built aircraft were designated D.VIII. Modified aircraft made it back to the front in November, too late for service. However, the aircraft saw active service after that war with the Freikorps air units, the Polish Air Force against Russia, the Dutch Air Force and an unspecified number went to France and the USA.
Fujimi Kawasaki Goshikisen Ki-100 - Bagged, 1/70, 0708
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$10
Mokei/Bachmann issue most likely from the 1970s. Features rotating prop, retractable undercarriage, working elevator, ailerons and rudder and opening canopy. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing the part that is used in the gear wells if the gear is shown retracted. Inventoried with all other parts including decals and instructions.
Silver Cloud Supermarine Spiteful F.14, 1/48, PGS4801
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$48
Rare. Limited edition, larger scale injection molded kit with pewter cast metal details. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Vickers Viscount Jet-Prop Capital Airlines With Capital Advertising Sheet - Picture Gallery Issue, 1/96, 503-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$56
Rare model of the first commercial turboprop airliner. This model still has the rare Capital Airlines Viscount promotional flyer. Includes passenger boarding ramp and Capital airlines decals in 'excellent+' condition. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.