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.'
KSN Midori Nakajima Ki-32 2 Oscar - Motor Drives Prop And Wheel And Wing Navigation Lights Work, 1/28, 800-03
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$375
Very rare. Large 1/28 scale motorized kit with many working features. A factory-assembled metal gear box with nylon gears is driven by a common FA-130 motor. This gearbox spins the propeller and drives the tail wheel, moving the aircraft across any smooth surface while the red and green wing navigation light blink on and off. Factory glue is included as well as all running hardware and lights. Please note that KSN did not furnish the motor with the kit. Features hidden battery compartment (where the real engine would be) and it has moving rudder, elevator, ailerons and wing flaps. The kit has never been started. The small parts, gearbox, lights and glue are still factory sealed. The plastic parts that were factory sealed are still sealed in the original clear bags; the few large parts (wings and fuselage) that were never sealed are inventoried compete. The large full-color card showing aircraft and famous pilots is in 'excellent' condition . Includes instructions and decals both in 'excellent' condition. The box is 100% complete with four solid corners and no repairs or tape. But it does have the stain shown on the left and general wear as shown, hence the 'good-' grade.
Adams 280mm Atomic Cannon With 2 Gun Transporters - M65, 1/40, K153-398
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$565
Very rare and even more so in this condition. Classic Cold-War kit from the late 1950s. The Atomic Cannon was the Army's 20 mile range gun that could fire shells that contains small atomic bombs. The model is very highly detailed for that time and features transporters with movable wheels, towing yokes, fully detailed cab interiors & complete suspension, elevating and swiveling machine guns; the Atomic Cannon itself can be configured for firing or towing positions, the barrel elevates by real operating gears, the carriage rotates 360 degrees on platform and it actually fires 2 "Atomic" shells. Includes crew of 7. Inside, the model is factory new. It has never been started.. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags; the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions. The decals are absolutely flat and in 'Good++' condition with the typical yellowing and a very light stain as the main flaws. The instructions are in 'very good++' condition with very light wear and typical yellowing as the only flaws. The box has like-new color and gloss. There are no tears, no price tags or tag marks, no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape), four solid corners, no repairs and no fading. However, it does have light to moderate general shelf wear as shown, mainly on the edges. There is one small factory tape litho pull on the upper long side which measures 1/2" x 3/8". The amazing M65 280mm atomic cannon originally started life as a conventional artillery piece. Development first began in 1944 before the first atomic weapon had been tested. Far from being 'just another giant gun', the M65 was carefully designed to be a very mobile and versatile weapon. Liberal use of aluminum and other light-weight metals kept the weight of the gun and both transports to about 85 tons, which is not much more than the largest conventional gun of WWII. As a result, it is light enough to be carried by trucks and cross bridges without collapsing them. Size was also a major factor, as it can fit inside landing craft, turn street corners of an amazingly small radius and travel as fast at 35 mph. The two transporters are required to move the gun, with one in back and one in front. Power is supplied to each tractor by a 6 cylinder engine with 375 horsepower. Both transmissions are manually controlled. These 4x4 machines can push, pull or parallel one another - with the gun slung between them. The driver of the front tractor has control of the brakes and throttles of both units and can communicate to the rear driver by telephone. The gun can be traversed in a complete circle and has a range of up to 20 miles. A complete 280mm batter consisted of two guns, four 5-ton trucks towing ammunition trailers, another two trucks pulling a pair of generator trailers (each with a 30 KW generator to furnish power to the guns, a 5th truck carrying four shell carts and a 2 1/2 ton shop van. The total crew was about 100 men. Each gun could be set up to fire in less than 12 minutes and can fire a round every two minutes.
IR Hobby PLDvK vz. 53/59 Czechoslovak Anti-Aircraft Twin Gun = M53/59 Twin 30mm SPAAG On A Praga V35 Chassis - Late 1950s To Present, 1/35, T3501
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$159
Very rare, superbly detailed and one of only 200 kits made. Very highly detailed and sold new for $150.00 USD. Features main parts case in high definition resin, many photoetched details, rolling chassis build for the V35 just like the actual vehicle, full suspension and 6x6 driveline, detailed engine, detailed interior, complete decals and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. DES makes a very extensive line of 1/35 armor kits. Although the kits cover equipment from all major armies, many important French subjects are produced as well which is fortunate since they are bypassed by most of the major plastic model companies.
Amodel Miasischev M-50A Bounder - Supersonic Soviet Bomber, 1/72, 72016
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$210
Rare and the only 1/72 scale injection-molded kit ever made of this giant Russian Supersonic Bomber. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. From the website nuke.fas.org comes this descriptions: OKB Myasishchyev began working on the supersonic intercontinental bomber M-50 in 1956. The aircraft was intended to be equipped with and the supersonic long-range M-61 cruise missile, also developed by OKB Myasishchyev. The bomber had a strategic strike capability due to its range of 10,000 km plus the 1000 km range of the missile. The M-50 had forward trailing triangular wings, a wing span of 35.1 meters and a length of 57.5 meters. Powered by four "16-17" engines developed by P.F. Zubets, two engine pods were mounted outboard on the wings and two less powerful engines at the tip of the wings. The prototype was constructed in 1959 and made the first flight on 27 October 1959. As engines the which were supposed to equip the airplane were at that time not yet available, on the prototype version two VD-7 engines and two VD-7g were used. In this configuration the demonstrated a speed of Mach 0.99. The second M-50, designated the M-52, carried the Zubets engines around which the aircraft had been designed. The engine installation was modified, and a second tailplane was added to the top of the fin. In December 1960, N. S. Khruschev, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) made a speech at the Supreme Soviet session in which he proclaimed the inexpedience of the further development of military aircraft. The Soviet leader, fascinated by the triumph of Russian space technology and exploration, directed that all the tasks formerly executed by the combat aircraft be performed by guided missiles of various types. The Council of Ministers and the CPSU Central Committee issued a joint decree terminating work on new aircraft. The first victims of the decree were the Lavochkin and Myasischev aircraft design bureaus. They had to fully reorganize their work. V. Myasischev was appointed director of TsAGI. He was very disappointed at the fact that only a few of his M-50 and M-52 long-range supersonic bombers were produced. In 1960 development of the M-50 bomber was halted when OKB Myasishchyev was dis-established. Surprisingly little is known about the Bounder. One writer commented that it was "an outstanding failure which revealed an embarrassing lack of understanding of the problems of high-speed flight."
Amodel Tupolev Tu-126 Moss, 1/72, 72017
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$189
Rare and the only 1/72 scale injection-molded kit ever made of this Soviet airborne radar/early warning aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Tupolev TU-126 Moss (NATO Designation) was based on the obsolete Aeroflot TU-114 Airliner, itself developed from the TU-95 (TU-20) Bear turboprop bomber first flown in the 1950s. The Tupolev Bear and derivatives have the distinction of being the fastest propeller driven aircraft in the world. First identified in 1968, the Moss is believed to have entered service in 1971, the exact number used by Soviet Forces being unknown. The TU-126 has been assessed by Western sources as being of only limited capability, being unable to detect cruise missiles or small aircraft at low level. Commencing in the early 1980s the Beriev A-50 Mainstay began development to replace the TU-126 in service. With greater capability than the Moss, operational examples began being fielded in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Joe Ott Four Complete Plane Kit F6F Hellcat / Bell Kingcobra / P-51 Mustang / P-47 Thunderbolt, 1900
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$129
Very, very rare model for the advanced wood kit collector. This is a Joe Ott solid wood scale model gift set that includes all four aircraft models. Features four fuselage blocks with the fuselage outlines printed on them, four sheets of printwood, color insignia sheets for each aircraft, sandpaper, an unopened metal tube of glue, a large glass bottle with paint (dried up of course) and a huge, fold-out set of plans and instructions that separately covers all four models. The plans include fuselage and wing templates, a drawing of the finished model and text instructions. Each model has a 9 inch wingspan. The instructions are 'good+' and completely usable, but they are not perfect. This model has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts for four kits and all paperwork present. The box is intact (which is amazing) but it has wear, split corners and closed tears on the two short side panels.
Revell Douglas A3D Skywarrior - S Issue - (A-3), 1/84, H241-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$145
First issue dated 1956 and in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. The classic artwork is another example of why these Revell 'S' issues so famous and valuable. The box has perfect color and gloss The only things keeping it from being mint is very slight and isolated wear. Features folding wings and horizontal stabilizer, rotating and elevating rear gun turret, optional position landing gear, speed brakes & escape hatch, three crew figures and more. Includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Instructions are in 'excellent+' condition and the decals are 'near mint.'
Aurora Roman Bireme Warship, 1/80, 435-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Large scale model in the 1967 hardbox. Very nicely molded and one of Aurora's better designed and detailed models. It is full hull, measures 11 inches long when assembled and features very nicely detailed hull planking and decoration, detailed deck and tower, individually molded oars and shields, two sails and 11 Roman Rulers, Tillers and Soldiers. Includes painting and rigging guide. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the very tip of a rear hull half is neatly broken off but is present so you can repair it. It fits back perfectly for a simple repair.
Aurora X-15 Satelloid Rocket Plane, 1/48, 120-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$225
Very rare first issue dated 1958. Inside, the kit is like new and even includes the original tissue paper. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are box in 'excellent' condition with typical age yellowing as the only flaw. Please NOTE that this kit came molded in white & clear and also later in black & clear. This one is molded in black and clear.
Great Planes Ryan STA EP - 49 Inch Wingspan Electrifly R/C Aircraft, GPMA0165
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$165
Out-of-production and an excellent flying model. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the larger parts were never factory sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply and an invoice will emailed to you for that.
Robbe Balance Motor Glider - 63 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft, 3173
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$265
Very Rare. This is a highly prefabricated motor-glider model that includes a plastic fuselage with all necessary holds and cuttings done (down to the nose for perfectly pre-defined thrust angle), anodized aluminum tail boom, factory-built wings with main sparts of pine wood, factory-built tail feathers, electric motor and mount, 6x6" folding propeller, spinner and motor switch unit, very complete R/C hardware pack, light-weight vacuformed canopy (still factory sealed and in superb condition), extensive, full color decal (sticker) sheet and more. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. Robbe sealed most of the parts in clear bags; those parts are still factory sealed. The very few parts that were never sealed are inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. The heavily illustrated and large instruction book is in German, English and other languages as well.
SIG Ninja Acrobatic Glider - 58 Inch Wingspan R/C Slope Soaring Glider, RC-63
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$110
Still factory sealed. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply and an invoice will emailed to you for that
Carl Goldberg Models Matrix 40 Extreme 3-D ARF - 55.25 Inch Wingspan Almost Ready To Fly R/C Aircraft - (Yellow), 12075
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$185
**SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** This is a large, approximately 85-90% finished RC model that is truly 'Almost Ready To Fly.' Includes all wood airframe that is fully built and covered with premium iron-on covering material, complete hardware package, aluminum landing gear, wheels, fuel tank and more. Never started. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory. The smaller parts and most larger parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The few parts never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply.
Monogram Six Carb And Intake Assembly - Custom Accessories For 1/8 Scale Cars, 1/8, AK201-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$145
Very rare and dated 1963. First and only Four-Star issue of this rare accessory for customizing and of Monogram's large 1/8 car kits or any other larger car kit. The beautifully chromed parts in mint condition and includes a Weiand manifold, six Stromberg carbs, six air cleaners, carb linkage & water outlet and excellent instructions. Never started and complete. The parts are still wrapped in the original factory tissue paper. The clear cellophane window on the back is in mint condition. In an attempt to make the superb but very expensive 1/8 car molds pay off, Monogram issued some parts separately as accessories for any larger car models. The entire line came out in 1963 and consisted of AK201-59 Six Carb Assembly, AK202-59 Oval Gas Tank, AK203-79 Drag Race Set, AK204-79 GMC Blower Set, AK205-79 Chrome Wheel Set, AK206-100 White Wall Drag Slicks and AK207-79 White Wall Tires. Sales were very weak because all of the 1/8 scale car kits were very expensive for that time, so and the line was discontinued.
Eduard Crusader Limited Edition - F8 VMF(AW)-235 Da Nang Air Base Vietnam 1968 / VF-211 NAS Miramar August 1967 / VF-162 USS Oriskany Sept 1966 / VF-194 USS Ticonderoga 1966 / VF-191 USS Ticonderoga 1967, 1/48, 11110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$135
Rare special edition that includes the superb Hasegawa F8 Crusader plastic parts, two Eduard photoetched frets (one factory painted), Eduard painting mask, Brassin seats and wheels and a painting guide and a large, full color painting guide and decals for the five aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aoshima IJN Nagara Light Cruiser - Ironclad, 1/350, 044193
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$210
This model is very highly detailed and easily the finest ever made of this subject. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hubley 1930 Packard Model 740 Custom Roadster, 1/22, 4860
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$119
Still factory sealed but the seal is brittle and has numerous splits. This model is one of a very popular and collectible series that Hubley issue in the 1960s or early '70s It is very well detailed with 143 pieces and features highly detailed cast-metal body, chassis, hood, engine and other detail parts with injection molded details, clear parts, and a large tree of chrome plated parts, full rolling chassis build-up just like the real car with excellent engine detail, removable hood, complete exhaust and suspension, working steering, flexible radiator hoses, rubber tires, chrome spoke wheels, working worm-gear steering, full interior detail with very clear thin windshields and special interior side panels. In the 1930s Packard was the style leader in America and a beautiful, fast status symbol. Packards were not the most expensive, but were the most desired cars. The 1930s Packards are seen as the high point of the brand.
Revell 155mm Long Tom Gun And M-4 High Speed Tractor 'S' Issue, 1/40, H523-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$325
Rare 1956 first issue that includes both kits - the High Speed Tractor and the Long Tom 155mm gun. The box has excellent color and gloss but has edge and general wear and some isolated and light age foxing. This model has many working features - the tractor has movable tracks and working bogies, rotating and elevating machine gun, driver and interior details. The gun can be stowed for transport with the M-4 and all extra gear to do this correctly is supplied. The Long Tom features and elevating barrel, moving limbers and detailed mechanism. Never started and still as it came from the factory - the 155mm parts are in the factory sealed bags and the tractor parts were never factory sealed. The tractor has been inventoried complete with all parts. Includes decals and instructions.
Pit Road USS California CGN-36 - Nuclear Powered Missile Cruiser, 1/700, WL-71
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
Rare kit with legendary Pit Road quality. Features a fantastic resin cast waterline hull of higher quality than any injection moldings could achieve, large details cast in resin, a large number of precision cast metal small, precision injection molded fine details, metal stock and more. Includes two large and extensive decal sheets and a well detailed, illustrated set of instructions including a painting guide and side elevation & overhead drawings. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.