Old Plastic Model Kits

Southwestern Dil-Bod 1/2 A Team Racer - Wooden Flying Control Line Model Kit

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

Nice kit likely from the 1950s. Licensed under Jim Walker U-Control. Kit includes die cut parts including fuselage sides, rudder, elevator, bulkheads, etc, one piece wing, sandwich wheel pant construction, pre-formed wire landing gear, hardware, two sheets of color decals and full instructions with plans. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing bulkhead 'D'. Easily made since the sheet it fell out of is intact and provides a perfect outline. Inventory with all other parts present including decals and instructions.

Hasegawa Mitsubishi F1M2 (Pete), 1/75, F-3

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

Very early Hasegawa rectangular logo - possibly the first issue. The box is in near mint condition and has the high-gloss box top. Inside, the kit is as new with the parts, decals and glue all factory bag sealed. Complete with instructions.

Hasegawa F-14A Tomcat - VF-2 'Bounty Hunters' USS Enterprise / VF-111 Sundowners USS Carl Vinson, 1/48, 09797

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

Special issue with cast metal parts and decals for both aircraft. Very highly detailed kit. Beautifully molded with all very fine recessed panel lines. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Hasegawa Aircraft Weapons C US Missiles and Gun Pods - AIM-9B(4)/AIM-9D(4)/AIM-9E(4)AIM-9J(4)/AIM-9L(4)/AIM-7F(4)/AIM-4D(4)/AIM-4G(4)/AGM-65(6)/AIM-45(2)/AGM-88(2)/AGM-78(2)/SUU-23A(2)/MK 4(2)/SPU-5/A(2)/LAU-88A(2)/Aero 7A-1(2)/Aero-5A-1(2), 1/48, 3

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

Still factory sealed. Very useful 1/48 scale accessory kit. Includes the 18 kind of missiles and gun pods/rails listed.

Monogram F-4J Phantom II MIG ACE - with Cunningham and Driscoll Markings, 1/48, 85-5813

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

This kit contains markings for the first and only US Navy Aces in the Vietnam war, Randy Cunningham and Willie Driscoll. They also shot down three Mig-17s in one mission, including a top scoring enemy ace. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing (2) #19 ejection handles. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions.

Hasegawa Bf-109 G-2 Trop + True Details Wheels and Eduard PE, 1/48, 09853

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Includes True Details #48003Resin Radial Tread Wheel Set and Eduard #FE316 PE Cockpit Details (color). The kit is one of the finest 1/48 models of this subject with superb quality and fit. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Revell USS Helena Cruiser - Los Angeles - Fall River - Baltimore - Pittsburg - Columbus - Bremerton - Canberra - Toledo - Quincy - Chicago - St. Paul - Macon - Boston, 1/481, H370

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

1998 reissue of the 1964 kit that retains the Commander Series Artwork. Never started. Factory sealed bag with decals and instructions. Also has decals for these ships: USS Los Angeles - Fall River - Baltimore - Pittsburg - Columbus - Bremerton - Canberra - Toledo - Quincy - Chicago - St. Paul - Helen - Macon - Boston

Comet Sparky - 32 Inch Wingspan Wakefield-Style Balsa Flying Model Airplane, 3408-149

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Rare large flying model. 1970s reissue of the popular 1930s kit. These aircraft were common in the 1930s when the sport of free-flight model airplanes reached it's zenith. It was not uncommon for these models to fly for 45 minutes or more on rubber power alone - many flew out of sight, and it became common practice to write your name, address and phone number on the covering tissue. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, detailed full size plans, building instructions, hardware, wheels and canopy material (if required), tissue and propeller. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.

Life-Like 1911 Stanley Steamer, 1/32, 09466

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

Still factory sealed. Very good kit from ex-Pyro molds that were completed after the sale to Life-Like in 1972 - the box says 'Made Under License From Pyro Plastics Corp, Union, New Jersey' Nicely done with detailed engine, removable hood, separately molded suspension and axles, full interior, spoke wheels, lanterns, dual side mount spares and tool box.

Revell 1910 Hudson Highway Pioneers - US Antique Series, 1/32, H82-89

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

1956/7 issue molded very nicely in a gloss white plastic. The kit has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts. Includes instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.

Life-Like 1908 Lanchester, C463

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

Life-Like issue. From Pyro molds (see the end of this description for details). Nicely detailed kit for the time. Features detailed chassis and suspension with exhaust and steering linkage, full interior, complete motor, removable hood and parts molded in brown, clear, brass plate and with real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions. On the side of the box it says 'Made Under License From Pyro Plastics Corp, Union, New Jersey', so clearly the molds came from Pyro. Part layout and design is identical to the other 'Brass Car' kit issues from Pyro. Also interesting is the Life-Like part number of C463. This number has no relation to any Life-Like part number, but is certainly a Pyro style part number code. In October of 1969 Pyro issued C462 (one number less), the 1906 Renault. It is possible that Pyro never issued the Lanchester under the Pyro name. But clearly, when Life-Like obtained manufacturing license in the early 1970s, the molds for this kit were owned by Pyro.

RCM Convair F-102 Delta Dagger, 1/32

Vacuform Model Kit,   Box Condition: Bagged

SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. This particular kit is very cleanly molded for a vac kit and features all recessed details. Kit includes resin and/or metal details -clear canopy and full size plans/instructions. Details include main and nose struts, wheels, jet compressor intake, turbine exhaust, main and nose strut detail, ejection seat, instrument panels, control stick and two inlet cones. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. Decals not furnished. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.

ESCI Douglas A-1H Skyraider - VA-176 Intrepid or VA-25 USS Midway, 1/48, 4045

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

Nicely molded kit features cockpit and wheel well detail, optional position canopy and drop tanks. Includes decals for both aircraft. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.

Kevin Curran Trade Balance

,   Box Condition: Good

AMT 1936 Ford Five-Window Coupe - Stock Or Custom - Bagged, 1/25, 6924

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: No Box

Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. 1991 issue. Very well detailed kit with over 145 parts. Features detailed Flathead V-8 or 421 CID V-8 engine, removable hood, opening rumble seat, optional stock rear spare tire holder, good chassis underside detail and full interior. Molded in gray, clear, chrome and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

HMV Wespe & Natter With PE Details - Panzerkanonenboote (River and Coastal Defense Ships), 1/250

Cardstock Paper Model Kit,   Box Condition: No Box

Includes HMV Wespe and Natter photoetch detail set with one large fret. It is still factory sealed. Includes numerous parts including davits, grated platforms, reel ends, capstan tops, railings, stairs with rails, anchors, chains and much, much more. The actual kit builds both ships. They are large scale, very highly detailed cardstock models with 1116 parts on 8 sheets (part and sheet count is for both ships). Beautifully color printed on quality cardstock. No painting required - just build! Features 5 pages of completely illustrated building instructions. Never started; nothing has been cut out and all the sheets are in excellent condition. 100% complete. The 'Wasp' class consisted of eleven armored gunboats of the Imperial German Navy . The boats were used for the defense of the German Wadden and estuaries in the German Bight. They were constructed from 1875 to 1881 at AG Weser in Bremen. From 1877 to 1900, the units were actively used; but as they aged, they were put into reserve service. Most were stricken as warship by 1911, but almost all found other uses- the Viper, for example, was a floating crane as late as the 1960s!

AMT North American P-51D Mustang - USAAF Burma 1945 / 'Old Crow' 363 FS 357 FG 1944 Major CE Anderson / RAF 112 Sq Italy 1945, 1/48, 8880

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

Nicely molded kit. Features very fine recessed panel lines, full cockpit, detailed gear wells, optional bomb load and decals for all three aircraft. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Pyro Merrimac Confederate Ram Ironclad, C259-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Rare early issue of the Merrimac alone. Usually this kit is only seen in the release that contains it and the Monitor. Great hardbox artwork by AJ Rudisill from the late 50s or early 1960s. The Merrimac was one of two American Civil war ships that spelled the end of the wooden ship age. In March of 1862, the Merrimac put to sea to raise the Union Blockade off the James River. There she sank the Cumberland and Congress. The Monitor, the Union's only ironclad and the first turret ship, was rushed to the scene. The epic battle between the two iron-clad ships ended in a draw, with the Merrimac suffering a little more damage than the Monitor. The Merrimac was blown up to avoid capture; the Monitor sank in a gale in 1862. The Merrimac is 11 inches long when built, is a full hull model and includes a display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: instructions are photocopies of the original. Although dated, the Pyro Merrimac and Monitor kits are generally considered superior to the Lindberg models of the same ships.

Aeroclub Vickers K Machine Guns (2) - .30 Caliber, 1/72, G005

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Bagged

Precision metal cast machine guns. Superior to plastic injection molded parts and an ideal upgrade for your kit. Never used and inventoried complete.

Matchbox Dornier Do-28 Skyservant - Federal German Navy Kiel or Swedish Red Cross Biafra Nigeria 1969 - Bagged, 1/72, PK107

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: No Box

Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. Kit features full interior and markings for the Federal German navy (Kiel-Holtenau 1972) and Swedish Red Cross Flying Doctor Service from Biafra/Nigeria in 1969. Never started. NOTE: missing pilot figures. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions.