Hawk Mister Mulligan - 1935 Thompson Trophy Winner - One-Piece Box Issue, 1/48, 703
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
Very rare and for the advanced model collector. This is the true first issue of the Mister Mulligan. It has a fascinating history for it is among the earlist injection molded kits produced in the United States. The Hawk model company was the most innovative in America and had been making constant 1/48 scale models in wood with metal accessories since the late 1920s. During the re-run of the World's Fair in 1933, Hawk may have made the world's first injection molded airplanes models - but they were not kits. The models were completely finished and were on display for the then-large sum of $25 each. The Mates brothers, who founded and ran Hawk, were quick to incorporate this new technology by replacing the metal detail parts with injection molded details to the wooden kits in the late 1930s. During the war, Hawk put it's injection molding knowledge to work making ID models for the US Armed Forces. Originally there was a nation-wide program to have children and adults make these from wood, but consistency was an issue - injection molded solved this problem. Immediately after WWII in 1946, Hawk made the Curtiss Racer model injection molded in black tenite. The box was a simple one-color affair. This may have been the first injection molded airplane kit produced in the USA; another contender is the Varney's PT-17. Both met a very cool reception at hobby shops. Hawk quickly changed the Curtiss box to two colors and added box artwork while molding the kit is bright yellow acetate. In 1947 Hawk approached toy stores since hobby shops were giving the kit poor promotion. The toy stores did much better. Spurred on by toy store sales in '47, Hawk added four classic racers in '48, all molded in acetate - the Gee Bee, Howard Ike, Laird Solution and the Supermarine S6B. In 1949 Hawk molded them in a much more stable polystyrene and additional Thompson Trophy Races were introduced to the line; this Mister Mulligan kit is one of those. It is molded in high-gloss white plastic, clear and with a dark brown pilot figure. Inside, the kit is factory-new. The small parts are still sealed in the factory 'krinkle' clear bag. The fuselage halves and wing were never factory sealed and inventoried complete. Includes the correct instructions with the '703' part number and advises the use of "...carbon tetracholoride" as a cement because plastic model glue was still not widely available. The instructions are also a detailed painting guide because at this point Hawk did not furnish decals with their plastic kits. The box is in very good condition with great colors. The box has not been crushed, bent or flattened, which is unusual since this type of box is not very strong. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition.
Hawk North American F-51H Mustang - (P-51), 1/48, 401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$79
Very rare kit from the early 1950s. The Hawk one-piece box is complete and in 'Very Good+' condition, which is unusual for these boxes as they are easily damaged or destroyed. The kit inside is from completely different molds than all other Hawk P-51 kits. Features one piece wing and horizontal stabilizers, fuselage halves, clear canopy, propeller and two piece green-tinted clear display stand that is engraved 'F-51H Mustang.' There are extensive decals (for this era) including insignia, nose checkerboards as shown on the instructions and more. Molded in a very high gloss medium gray plastic, green-tinted clear canopy, stand and stand arm and dark brown pilot figure. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag; all other parts have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Lockheed F-90 - One Piece Flip Top Box 1st issue, 1/48, 500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$185
Very rare and early Hawk kit in the first issue, one-piece flip top box. It is widely accepted that the Hawk version is superior in scale fidelity to the Aurora release. Includes a clear display stand with "Lockheed F-90" on the base. The kit has never been started. The clear parts are still factory sealed. The gloss silver parts are inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals in "excellent++" condition and instructions that are "excellent." The box is in very good condition as shown. Aurora, in an attempt to enter the plastic kit market as quickly as possible, bought the Hawk F-90 and quickly copied it to create their own model. This caused more than one tense moment at the big Toy and Hobby Shows when both companies were present.
Hawk Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter, 1/48, 560-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$28
Softbox issue dated 1967. This very cleanly molded 'A' variant of the famous F-5 Tiger features over 60 pieces, 'good' cockpit, hinged canopy, pilot figure, two AIM-9 Sidewinders, (2) 750 lb bombs, two Bullpup Missiles and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Also includes what appears to be a very nice F-5 cockpit tub and instrument panel from the same-scale Monogram kit (perhaps - just a guess). NOTE: two bomb fins and 1 wing pylon are a different color plastic; they are from another issue of this same kit.
Revell B-24 Liberator Giant Bomber Buffalo Bill - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/92, H218-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$135
Second issue dated 1954 with hardbox Pre-S artwork of 'Buffalo Bill' by Richard Kishady. Molded in the correct high-gloss medium olive drab and clear plastic with the clear Revell 'World' Swivel Stand display base. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
ITC Tri-Motor Stinson - Model T Eastern Air Service, 1/61, 3722
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$169
Rare. This famous early 1930s transport was the primary competition of the Ford Tri-Motor and saw widespread use. It was the idea of E.L. Cord, the money behind the aircraft and the owner of the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg automobile company. Cord also owned Lycoming, the engines that ended up on the final product. Another of Cord's companies was Century Airlines, which naturally used the aircraft. Century later became part of American Airlines. The Model T was used by many other airlines including Eastern, Delta, Braniff, TWA, United and American when they rolled up Century. The Tri-Motor carried 10 passengers, baggage and of course the mail, which was critical to early airline revenue. The aircraft proved successful and economical to operate. Includes clear windows, interior with passengers and pilots, Eastern Air Service decals and clear blue-tinted display stand. Never started. The clear blue parts are still in the factory sealed bag; all other parts have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Revell HMS Prince of Wales WWII Battleship, 1/568, H388
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$38
1975 issue with great box art and a very good kit. Features full hull with rudder and propeller detail, Walrus float plane, rotating cranes, rotating main turrets with elevating guns, detailed secondary and AA guns, display stand and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions.
Revell Lincoln Futura Show Car, 1/25, 1270
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$60
Still factory sealed. 1995 reissue of the famous 'S' kit and an ideal builder. Features dramatic show-car styling, full interior and dash, driver and passenger figures, clear 'bubble' canopy, rotating wheels, chrome front and rear bumper, emblem and side trim and more. Molded in mint green (like the box art) and clear plastic. Ford created the Lincoln Futura as a concept car to promote Lincoln. The designers were Ford lead stylists John Jajjar and Bill Schmidt. Unlike many concept cars, this one was fully operational. The basis of the chassis was the Continental Mark II and she was powered by a 368 cubic inch Lincoln engine and powertrain. The car was hand built by Ghia iin Italy and originally cost $250,000, or about $2.3 million in modern USD. The car was a big success for Ford and brought significant recognition in toys, movies and the show circuit. It was first displayed in 1955. When Ford was done, they sold the car to George Barris for $1. Because it was never titled and could not insured, Barris parked it behind the shop. However, in 1966 Barris was asked to make a car for the Batman TV series. Dean Jefferies was originally contracted with, but he could not make the car in time. Barris thought the Futura would make a fine basis for the Batmobile, and so it did. Barris always retained ownership of the car, leasing it to the studio for filming. In 2013 he sold the car to a collector for 4.62 Million US Dollars.
Gran Ltd SA-3 Goa Anti-Aircraft Missile System S-125 Neva/Pechora, 1/72, 72304
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
Well detailed model of this widely-deployed surface to air weapons system. Ideal for use in 1/72 scale dioramas and features two missiles, operational launcher and extensive decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Includes markings and a full color paint guide for Goa system deployed by the USSR 1961, Vietnam Haiphong Port October 1971, Syrian Armies in Lebanon Bekaa Valley June 1982, Iraq Air Defense Baghdad January 1991 (F-16 shoot down) and Egypt Suez Zone July 1970 (operated by the Soviet Union; this unit brought down four F-4 Israeli Phantoms).
Dragon Avro Vulcan B.2 Ascension Island 1982 - Cyber-Hobby Issue, 1/200, 2016
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Beautifully detailed kit from new, state of the art molds and has over 70 pieces. The kit has never been started. Many parts are still in the sealed bags. The parts that are not sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Frog DH-60G Gipsy Moth Trail Blazers - Amy Johnson Box Art - Black Series, 1/72, F169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
1960s issue and a very nice and detailed kit of this famous aircraft. Includes a realistic standing figure of the famous pilot Amy Johnson. Also includes unique decal made from a painting of her Gipsy Moth in flight. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Sword F3D-2 Skyknight Over Korea And Red Rippers - VF11 Red Rippers USS F.D. Roosevelt CVA-42 1953 / VMF(N)-513 Flying Nightmares Pohang AB Korea 1954 / Same Sq Pyungteag Korea 1953 / Same Sq Lt. Col RF Conley And M/Sgt. JN Scott Korea 1953, 1/72, SW72094
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
High quality, limited production model features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, opened or closed canopy, complete gear wells and more. With a paint guide and extensive decals (with stencils) for the four aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Albatross D-3 Red Dot Issue - (Albatros D.III / DIII), 1/48, 104-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$48
Rare very early issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo and the 69 cent price circle on the right of the box top. What is most unusual is that the price is within a red-filled circle; this is the second instance of this that I have seen in more than 26 years. Just when you think you have Aurora's kit history figured out, they throw you another curve ball! Molded in the correct glossy dark green and black. Decals and instructions are correct for the first issue as well. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Even includes the original factory tissue packing material.
Aurora Boeing P-26A Peashooter, 1/43, 115-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Very rare 1957 issue with the original artwork and the then-new Sunburst Oval logo with 'Famous Fighters' in the border. This was a one-year only issue because in 1958 the new Jo Kotula artwork was introduced. The P-26A was originally issued shortly after Aurora moved to the West Hempstead facility on Long Island, NY. Molded in the correct glossy light blue and clear with the early style Aurora rectangular stand, correct Tatem Company decals and the correct instructions. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The box has wear as shown and is only 'good.' Aurora was the only early US model company known for consistently turning a profit. They never wasted anything and that included instructions, stands and decals. If any were left, they were used (in the new style box, like in this case) until they were used up.
Platz TWO T-6 Texan - JASDF Trainer Aircraft - With Decals For 7 Aircraft, 1/144, PF-20
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$28
Includes two complete models and certainly ranks among the finest 1/144 scale models ever made. Features all new tooling, excellent detail, super-fine recessed panel lines, optional canopies for T-6G or SNJ-5/T-6F variants, very good cockpit, enclosed and detailed landing gear wells, optional position (up or down) landing gear and more. Includes two display stand. Includes a extensive decal sheet with black wing walks and anti-glare cowl, stencils and a wide variety of markings for at least 7 different aircraft. There is a full color painting guide on the back of of the box. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Platz TWO Mu-2A / MU2S JASDF Long Nose Or MU-2S / Mu-2B Civil Version Or LR-1 JASDF - With Markings For 4 Aircraft, 1/144, PF-22
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$36
Includes two complete models and certainly ranks among the finest 1/144 scale models ever made. Features optional parts to build MU-2B/LR-1 Short Nose Civil and Military versions as well as MU-2A/MU-2S Military Search and Rescue variants, clear side and cockpit windows, very good cockpit, rotating propellers, optional position landing gear, fine recessed surface detail and more. From all new tooling and includes two display stand. Includes an amazing & extensive decal sheet with all fine stripes, walkways and warnings for the top for the top of the wing, black wing walks and anti-glare cowl, full color side stripes for the Civil JA8770 MU-2B, stencils and a wide variety of other markings for 4 different aircraft. There is a full color painting guide on the back of of the box. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora TWO Sopwith Camel, 1/48, 102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
SALE! This box includes two 1/48 scale Sopwith Camel kits. The first one is the Aurora issue; the second one is the greatly improved Monogram reissue of the Aurora kit. Both are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The Aurora version naturally includes the 'chock' ground base, pilot and mechanic figure. This is part of the famous Aurora WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft. The series began in 1956 and Aurora added new kits into the early 1960s. The line proved incredibly popular, so these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business and sold the molds to Monogram. Monogram only reissued the best Aurora kits; the Sopwith Camel met that criteria after some mold improvements were made.
Aurora Boeing P-12E, 1/48, 121-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$39
SALE!! First issue dated 1958 with Jo Kotula box art, 69 cent price extension, 'Famous Fighters' sunburst oval and Parents' Magazine Seal. This model was reviewed highly when released in magazines and features 'good' cockpit and engine detail, wing mounted bombs, clear windscreen, pilot figure, 'ground base' with chocks, mechanic figure and more. The decals are for the colorful box art aircraft. Molded in the correct gloss olive and clear plastic with the rectangle-based clear Aurora stand. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora P-38 Lightning - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$159
Rare. This is the third issue from about 1954 with the rectangular 'Aurora Line' logo and Famous Fighters of All Nations slogan. Molded in correct gloss medium blue and clear plastic, full rivet detail, complete landing gear, correct rectangle-based clear stand and Tatem Company decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions prseent. The decals are almost flat and in 'excellent++' condition with sligh yellowing as the only notable flaw; the instructions are in amazing 'near mint+' condition. Even the original factory tissue packing paper is present. The Aurora issues of the 1/48 scale P-38 are interesting to say the least. The first issue is the Brooklyn kit with the P-38/B-24 box artwork. Inside, the plastic is light blue with minimal surface detail and a clear canopy and rectangular stand that says 'Aurora Plastic Corp. Brooklyn, 4, N.Y.'. There are no landing gear, gear doors or mass balances. The second issue has identical box art, plastic color, decals and rectangular stand, but the box and instructions says 'West Hempstead' instead of Brooklyn. The clear stand mold has had 'Brooklyn' milled out, and there is no location on the stand. The third issue has the all-new artwork shown in this photo and the full color 'Aurora Line' logo is used - but the big changes were on the inside. Aurora modified the molds, adding a pitot tube, elevator mass balances and landing gear struts, wheels and doors. The decals and stand remain the same, but the new instructions reflect the changes to the molds. This time the kit is molded in an attractive metallic blue. For the fourth issue, the plastic still metallic light blue and the decals and stand remain unchanged. The new details were retained. The fifth issue was 1959. The oval 'Famous Fighters' logo was used with Jo Kotula artwork of two P-38s. The detail level of the kit remained the same, but it was molded in olive drab and clear. The newer 'Triangle' base was added at this time. Further issues kept this box artwork, but the oval logo changed as well as the price extensions.
Monogram Ford Tri-Motor Tin Goose TWA - Blue Box Issue, 1/77, 6811
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$42
Fifth issue of the Ford Trimotor and dated 1968. This is the 3nd issue with TWA markings and the second Blue Box release. Well detailed model with realistic corrugated skin. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.