Lindberg Navy F7U-1 Cutlass - (F7U1), 1/96, R427-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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From the late 1950s. Small scale Boy Craft issue in a Cellovision type package with the instructions on the reverse. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Airfix Douglas DC-9-30 Delta Airlines, 1/144, 60030
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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USAirfix issue. Hard to find -30 version of the venerable short-haul transport with colorful Delta markings. Features optional position boarding and baggage doors, optional position landing gear, clear windows and full Delta decals by Scale-Master. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please note that the instructions have three small holes in them - they were stored in a binder.
Revell Show-Off Lockheed L-1011 Tristar TWA - with Full Interior Detail, 1/144, H196
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor+
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From 1973 - the first and only issue. Revell made two cut-away airliners in the 'Show-Off Model' series - the 747 and the L-1011. The 747 was reissued a few years back, but not the Tristar. Great kit with fantastic full interior detail. Features over 220 passenger seats with first class and coach, Passenger Lounge, upper and lower galleys and pilot, copilot, flight engineer and 5 air hostess figures. Display and display stand decal are also included. NOTE: this kit has minor painting and assembly. The galley floor and passenger seats have been painted. There is no other paint. Quality of paint is 'very good.'. You could paint right over it or strip it with DOT3 brake fluid or other plastic safe stripper. NOTE: the galley is build but not installed. The storage compartments are built but not installed. The aft interior bulkhead has been glued to the floor. Quality of assembly is excellent to very good and will pose no difficulties in finishing the model. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This collector stored his decals and instructions in a climate controlled environment. Please note that the instructions have three holes for a binder and the decal sheet was neatly cut so the decals could fit in a protective envelope. Only the blank backing paper is cut. None of the designs (transfers) are damaged.
Maquettes M&B Boeing 737-200 - Canadian Air Lines, 1/100, 105
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very rare. A limited number this 737 and some DC-9 kits were made by Maquettes M&B (Scale Modelers M&B) of Ville de Lorraine, Canada and marketed by Sealand Imports, Ltd of Burnaby Canada. Inside is a very high quality large 1/100 scale Nitto 737 kit with fine raised and recessed panel lines, full instructions, a large, colorful decal sheet for Canadian (NOT Pacific Western), decal placement guide, and a very large foldout color poster of the Pacific Western 737. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions. This collector stored his decals and instructions in a climate controlled environment. Please note that the decal sheet was neatly cut into four sections. Only the blank backing paper is cut. None of the designs (transfers) were cut.
Trimaster Focke-Wulf FW-190A-8/R11 Nachtjager - Luftwaffe 1./NJGr.10 Oberfeldwebel Gunter Migg - Detail Tube Set - Airwaves Accessories, 1/48, MA-7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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From 1989. Also includes 'Detail Tube' Stainless Steel tubes for 1/48 FW-190 (never used and still sealed) and Airwaves #AW4009 WWII German Assecories, which is relief-brass etched seat belts and buckles. One set has been used, but there are enough to do 4 more single-seat models. Well detailed kit with legendary Trimaster quality. Kit features two frets of photoetched parts, numerous metal castings, brass and metal rod as well as all recessed detail on the plastic moldings. Includes a large decal sheet and paint guide. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
ITC Dornier Do-X Flying Boat - Bagged - (DoX), 1/156, 3721
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. Famous German Flying Boat of the 1930s. Dornier dreamed that this huge aircraft would become a trans-oceanic airliner. Passenger traveled in ocean-liner like luxury. A tour of South and North American was conducted, but orders never materialized due to excessive fuel consumption and a lack of power. Never started. NOTE: missing one propeller and the display stand. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions. Instructions are fully readable but have a large paint stain.
Hasegawa F-104G Starfighter - Luftwaffe / Marineflieger, 1/72, 1002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Factory sealed. Limited edition from 1989. Well detailed kit with 85 pieces.
Italeri F-16A / F-16B Fighting Falcon 'NATO Falcon' - Esk 723 Aalborg Danish Air Force or 2nd Wing Florennes 25M/Esc Belgian Air Force, 1/72, 1204
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Very finely molded kit. Builds one to two seater F-16 and has decals for both aircraft.
Comet The Sensational Comet 'Sailplane' Gas Model - 78 inch Wingspan Class C Gas Free Flight Airplane, T13
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very rare 1930s model designed by a young and talented Carl Goldberg. The kit features the 'propeller saver' where the entire motor swivels when the prop hits any obstruction, retractable landing gear, ignition-in-pocket and 'Automatic Pilot' wing mount. includes many finished and prefabricated parts to speed assembly. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included).
Berkeley Aeronca C-3 King Size - RC Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/8, 3-5
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Big 1/8 scale model with 54 inch wingspan. Designed for RC, free flight or control line. Easily converted to electric power. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Berkeley is a very famous manufacturer of flying model kits from the Golden Age of flying aviation, about 1932-1954. Founded in 1933 by William Effinger, the company was quite progressive in producing quality kits - it was likely the Berkeley 'Buccaneer' was the first gas powered model in kit form. In the later 1930s, Effinger acquired the services of a very talented Henry Struck. Struck went on to design numerous award-winning kits under the Berkeley name. Berkeley weathered the post WWII recession and emerged as a major kit producer in the late 1940 and 1950s. These were great years for Berkeley and they produced some incredible and large kits. The company went bankrupt in about 1960 however. Fox engines (Duke Fox) bought the company and released the kits alongside his own FOX models and engines. This arrangement did not last, and in the early 1960s the Berkeley name disappeared from hobby shop shelves.
Revell American Firefighters Chemical and Ladder, 1/48, F201-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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Dated 1953 with a wonderful hardbox illustration. Kit also includes horses, dog and fireman and real chain. The kit has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Marlin first cut the molds in 1952 and issued the six original American Firefighters (Chemical and Ladder, Steamer, Hook and Ladder, Water Tower, Aerial Ladder and Hose Reel) in 1952. Revell signed a marketing agreement with Marlin in 1953. Five of the kit were released with the Revell name and marketing name 'Collectors Kits, Closter N.J.' Revell added the horse parts as they were not originally part of the Marlin issues. The kits made excellent display pieces, but they never caught the imagination of young men like jet aircraft did. The five molds were shipped to Brazil. After run for Kikoler (Revell Brazil's Distributor), they were shipped back to the USA but the molds were lost at sea. This issue is from when Revell still had the marketing agreement, as it says 'Trade Mark Copyright 1953 Marlin Toy Co. Inc' on the box top and 'Collector's Kits, Inc, Closter, N.J.' on the side.
Huma Model Messerschmitt Me-209 V5, 1/72, 3505
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Designed as an enhanced version of the Bf-109, the 209 witnessed many incarnations. Originally designed to use 109 components, this quickly fell by the wayside, and when the final variant (V5) flew in 1944, it was more than 30 mph slower than the current FW designs. The project was cancelled and ended Messerschmitt's final bid to build a high performance piston interceptor. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Water Devil Runabout Power Boat, 1/24, P17 249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare Motorized kit from 1956. This is Monogram's 17th plastic kit. Very nicely molded and detailed. Can be built for static display, rubber powered or electric motor powered. Kit features one piece hull, interior detail, chrome plated deck fittings, skipper and girl figures, rubber drive hardware with original rubber band and winder and motorizing hardware. This kit could easily be made remote control with today's small RC systems. Please be aware the Monogram did not included the electric motor with this kit. Molded in the correct white, dark gloss orange, blue and chrome plastic. Large decal sheet with wood grain and other marking is in very good condition and flat. Never started. NOTE: missing one 'battery plate' that is only used with the motorizing version. Can be easily made from flat, stock plastic if you wish. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and excellent instructions present.
Monogram Green Hornet - Ford Model 'T' Show and Go Roadster - Four Star Issue, 1/24, PC61-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare. Original issue hardbox from 1960. Nicely detailed kit builds up a rolling chassis just like the actual car. Features removable top, body and fenders, Chevrolet engine, GMC blower, tuned exhausts, sling seat, dual quad carbs, full interior, full pinstripe decals and can be converted to a rail job. Molded in chrome, gloss dark green, clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Merlin Models Airco DH-4, 1/72, 12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Limited run injection molded kit with metal details, extruded airfoil shaped strut material and decals. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Pyro Bristol Bulldog, 1/48, P609-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very nicely molded with good details. Features full engine, cockpit and a very fine 'fabric' design where the real aircraft was cloth covered. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Rareplane Grumman G-23 Goblin / FF-1 US Navy / SF-1 - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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The G-23 was the Canadian version of the Grumman FF-1. The FF-1 was not only Grumman's first fighter, but was the first production fighter with retractable gear, all metal construction and fully enclosed cockpit. Twenty seven were produced, and this aircraft led to the famous line of Grumman Biplanes and Monoplanes...F3F, F4F, F6F, etc. Very high quality vacuform kit with moldings equal to or better than many older injection molded models. Features very fine detail, complete cockpit, clear canopies and instructions/plans. Never started. Factory bag is still sealed. Significant modeling skill is required to build vacuform kit. Not recommended for beginners.
Athearn 40' Steel Box Car - Seaboard Railroad 'The Route of Courteous Service' - HO Craftsman Kit with Trucks, 1/87
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very high quality wood and metal kit from the Golden Age of HO Craftsman kit. Builds a very accurate and highly detailed prototype. Of the early metal box car kits, these are my favorites, with their popularity witnessed by the various reissues through the years. Almost all the parts that are metal on the actual box car are metal on the model. This and the factory paint, lettering and decoration makes these kits difficult to beat for scale appearance. Features stamped steel body, car ends and roof that are that are factory painted, lettered and decorated, steel ladders, doors, door guides and brake platform, cast metal running boards, bolsters, coupler pockets and three piece brake detail, stamped metal undercarriage beam with fine cross bearers, corner steps, grab irons and more. Includes trucks. The factory paint is mint, and the factory protective plastic is still in place on the body, roof and car ends. Due to the high degree of factory finishing, the only painting required for this kit is the interior floor and underside. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions. NOTE: this kit is in a period Athearn box, but the box originally contained a different kit. If you have an interest in these kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website. Please cut and paste this link in your browser to see it - http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plastic-model-kit-history/the-ho-scale-model-railroading-revolution-of-the-1940s/
Monogram 1937 Cord 812 SC Convertible, 1/24, PC130-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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First issue dated 1965 in the "Four Star" hardbox. Like all Monogram car kits, this one is very nicely molded and detailed. Features highly detailed V8 engine, hinged hood, retractable headlamps whitewall tires and full interior. Molded in ivory, clear, black, chrome and with real rubber tires. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Revell Douglas DC-7 Flagship American Airlines - Kikoler Issue, 1/122, H219
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare. Revell Brazil Kikoler (Rio de Janeiro) issue. The kit is from the same molds and uses the same box art as the famous Pre 'S' issue. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete including all parts and excellent decals and instructions. The box would grade higher than 'Good' but there is clear tape on the top.