Plastic Model Kits
Monogram Albatross SA-16B - Hu-16, 1/72, P20-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$64
Rare first issue hardbox dated 1957. The first issue is P20 and the second is PA20; the "P" designation lasted less than a year. Features retracting landing gear, rotating wheels & propellers, three man crew, optional position door and two survivors in life rafts. The Albatross was the primary sea rescue aircraft of the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service, a branch of MAC - Military Airlift Command. Operational service began in 1947 and Hu-16s saw wartime action in Vietnam. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: the box displays slightly better than the 'good-' grade but is rated as such because there is a long tape pull on the upper long box side.
Revell US Army Tactical Missiles Little John and Dart with Launchers 'S' Kit, 1/40, H1812
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$72
First issue from 1958 with classic and very collectible 'S' issue artwork. Little John was a light-weight free-flight rocket that was highly mobile. It could be pulled on it's launcher or transported by helicopter. The length was 12 feet long and the warhead was atomic. The Dart was a very early wire guided anti-tank missile with a solid propellant rocket motor. It was five feet long and used an optical range finder was used for guidance. These models are well detailed. The Dart includes four missiles, one launcher, three stands, decals, one optical guidance unit and a crew of three. The Little John includes a detailed launcher with elevating rails, movable support legs, decals and crew of three. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
ITC Marvel Metal Giraffe, 3854-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
Very rare model from 1960 that 'Looks Like A Real Metal Statue' when finished and measures a big 10.5 inches high and 9.5 inches long. Includes an injection molded giraffe model, cement and an exclusive Marvel Metal Finishing Compound. Never started. Inventoried and includes a tube of factory sealed ITC glue (rare), brush, Marvel Metal Compound in the original container, directions and the giraffe but NOTE: missing one inner leg to the giraffe. If you wish to build the kit, you can simply fill the void (where the part would go) with putty and it will look excellent. Otherwise complete. The ITC Model Craft Marvel Metal Animal Series included an Elephant, Tiger, Lion, Rhinoceros, Gorilla and Giraffe.
Hasegawa Su-33 Flanker D - Carrier-Borne Fighter, 1/72, E35
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
Dated 2011 and very highly detailed with 204 pieces. Features all very fine recessed panel lines, complete cockpit and gear well detail, optional position canopy & speed brake and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero-Sen Type 21, 1/70, 0701-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$17
Still factory sealed. Early 1970s issue with excellent box artwork. Features retractable landing gear, rotating wheels and props, pilot figure and seat. Molded in dark green and clear.
Revell Douglas Thor/Thor-Able Missile - with Truck and Trailer 'S' Issue, 1/110, H1823-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+++
$149
Rare. This 1958 'S' hardbox release is the only single issue of this kit. Features elevating missile trailer, four figures, movable fuel boom, fuel truck and trailer, launch pad/blast shield/missile supports, launcher base and more. Includes optional parts and decals for making the Thor-Able version. Molded in correct white and dark blue. NOTE: this kit has very minor and neatly done assembly to 3 pieces: missile halves and fin assembly are built to 'excellent' quality. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one tire. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions. Decals are both in 'excellent++' condition. Instructions are 'good.'
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero Fighter Type 22, 1/48, JT17
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$30
From 1994. Very highly detailed and superbly molded with all very fine recessed panel lines. Features very highly detailed cockpit and landing gear wells, drop tank, optional position canopy and more. There are decals and paint guide for three different aricraft. This kit has never been started. It is still in the internally sealed factory bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Vertol 107-II Helicopter - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1302-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$28
1960s USA Craftmaster issue with unique artwork. Features cockpit detail, crew of two, opening rear cargo upper and lower doors and rotating blades. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg British Interceptor Supermarine Spitfire - Cellovision Issue, 1/72, 414-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor
$18
Ideal builder but not collectible because of the box condition. Late 1950s one-piece soft box with a color trading card on the back and great Ray Gaedke artwork - his biography is located on this website. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell F-84F Thunderstreak - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/54, H215-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$79
Pre 'S' first issue dated 1955, which is considered the 'Golden Age' of box artwork. From this superb example it is easy to see why the 'S' and Pre-'S' kits are so collectible. Inside, this well-molded model features fine surface detail, rotating wheels, cockpit & pilot and more. Includes the famous 'Revelving' clear globe stand. Molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Convair B-58 Hustler, 1/96, PL-802-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$95
Rare model from the late 1950s. This is the larger of the two Comet issues in the two piece hardbox. Very nicely molded and detailed for that time with all recessed panel lines, full landing gear, clear canopy, pilot figure, 'The Pod' and more. Includes a large Comet 'Teardrop' display stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all pieces, decals and instructions.
Lincoln PBY-5A Catalina - Bagged, 1/110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$79
Very, very rare. Still factory staple sealed; this is a bagged kit with the factory paper header. Until now this kit was not known to exist; there is no mention of it in Burn's guide or anywhere on the internet. The model features recessed and raised surface detail, clear blisters, windows and cockpit window, retracting floats and more. There is a "Revell 'S' Style" base (but it's not the Revell base). What is more puzzling is that the artwork on the paper header is a copy of the Aurora first-issue PBY artwork. Please note that the header is damaged and missing some of the right hand section as shown.
Revell Convair F-106A Delta Dart Whip Fly with Whistle and Streamers, 1/67, H159-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$145
Very rare 1961 issue in the Whip-Fly 'Master Modeler' series. Model even includes the F-106 trading stamp and Master Modeler application form. This issue is based on the 1950s F-106 "S" kit. The Delta Dart Whip Fly comes with USAF decals, flight ballast, handle, 12 feet of control line, control ring, colorful streamers for the jet engine and a underside pod which is a in-flight whistle! Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The short-lived Whip-Fly series seemed like a good idea...at first. It was quickly discontinued when Revell discovered that heavily weighted models with sharply pointed noses rotating in a 24 foot diameter circle at very high speeds might not be safe.
Czech Model Blohm & Voss Bv-40 Glide Fighter, 1/48, 4802
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$29
Still factory sealed. Includes injection molded parts, resin detail parts (including cockpit) by True Details and decals for three aircraft.
Revell Mirage 5 BR Mephisto - Mirage V With Reconnaissance Nose, 1/32, 4753
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$64
From 1991 and well detailed with removable engine, optional position landing gear, opening canopy, optional missiles, recon nose and a very large, extensive decal sheet. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
PMC 1956 Chevrolet Belair Station Wagon Promo And Bank, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
Original dealer promotional model from 1956. The color is Adobe Beige / Sierra Gold. It is in unusually good condition and seems to have always been adult owned. There is only a slight bit of body warping which is very rare. There are no cracks, splits, repairs or any body damage. The tires show no tread wear so it has not been played with. The condition of the paint is 'excellent' as is the colored plastic; there is excellent gloss and color. The chrome is in amazing 'near mint' condition which is also rare. The green-tinted clear 'glass' is excellent all around. This promo is a bank; there is a metal bezel on the bottom that says "To Help You Save For a Rainy Day...Or Help You Buy Your New Chevrolet." There is a coin slot and a lock also, but there is no key. The box is not original.
Sword TWO RF-80 Shooting Star - RF-80A 5-LO 45th TRS Kimpo Korea 1952 / 15th TRS At Kimpo With Over 100 Missions 1953, 1/72, SW72026
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$62
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. One kit is still in the factory sealed bag; the other one is never started and inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Very nicely molded and detailed kit and the finest (if not the only) 1/72 RF-80 kit ever made. Features all fine recessed panel lines, resin main and nose wheel wells, ejection seat and other details and markings for multiple aircraft.
Hasegawa TWO Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate Frank, 1/72, 504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$38
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Very finely molded and features very good cockpit, detailed wheel wells, engine detail, dual drop tanks and more. With decals and paint guide for two different aircraft. Both kits have never been started. They are inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi TWO Messerschmitt Bf-110D - Bf110 D-1 / R1 & D-2 / D-3, 1/72, 7A17-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$30
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Please read the entire description for the condition of the kits. These are very nicely detailed models from when Fujimi set the world standard for quality model kits.Features parts and decals to build all versions and an excellent full color painting guide. Features very highly detailed cockpit, flight crew, long range fuel tank, optional position canopy, load out of bombs and drop tanks and all fine recessed panel lines. NOTE: these kits have minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as noted: Kit #1- nacelle halves; cockpit partially built. No other assembly. Kit #2 - as per kit number one plus radiator blocks assembled; tail feathers built. No other assembly. Both are inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The beautiful color painting guides are present also.
Aurora German Gotha G.V Bomber - Abare Issue, 1/48, 126-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$69
Ross Abare issue Gotha in 'Excellent' 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 has 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. The box has perfect color and gloss but some very light general wear and a light crease in the upper left hand corner.