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Frog Westland Wyvern - 830 Sq HMS Eagle Suez 1956 / 827 Sq HMS Eagle 1955 - Red Series, 1/72, F198

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$25   

Very nicely molded kit with no rivets - just fine panel lines. Has markings for both aircraft and a color painting guide on the back of the box. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.

Frog Gloster Meteor F.Mk.IV - RAF No. 263 Sq or Royal Netherlands No.323 Sq, 1/72, F200

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

$24   

Red Series issue with pleasant box art scene of 'meatboxes' of Esk. 343, Koninklijke Luchtmacht serenely cruising high above an estuary, possibly the Scheldt. Well detailed and molded. Includes decals for both kits. This kit has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Airfix Sud Caravelle Air France - Skyking Issue, 1/144, 03177-8

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$34   

1979 issue of the well molded kit of one of the most beautiful airliners ever designed. Features clear cabin and cockpit windows, full landing gear and rear loading ramp stairs that open and close. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Airfix Sopwith 2F1 Camel / Albatros D-V 1917 / RE-8 1918, 1/72, 01075

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good to Exc

$32   

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SALE!! Includes the three kits shown. All three are never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Scientific Yacht America Racing Yacht - 17 Inch Long Wood and Metal Ship Kit With Cloth Sails, 178

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$79   

Very nice solid hull kit which features a hardwood pre-carved hull, hardwood display base with pedestals, tapered hardwood masts and yards, two quality plywood sheets of printwood, one large sheet of sail cloth with pre-printed sails, color insignia and flag sheet, fittings packet with cast metal fantail bulwark, cockpit ring, tiller, single, double and triple rigging blocks, capstan, boom rest, galley stack, collar, hatch, deadeyes, anchors and more, brass skylight and housing, cleats, trim boards and eagle, aluminum name plate and more, other metal, wooden parts & stock as required, standing and running rigging material, a sheet with 4 excellent photographs of the built model, history of the America, very detailed illustrated instruction book and a large, double-sided sheet of superb full size plans with all required views and numerous detail drawings. The kit has never been started. The parts have been inventoried complete including plans and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'good-' but the kit contents inside are in 'near mint' condition.

Lindberg Schooner Elsie - Gloucester Fisherman, 851

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$39   

Elsie was designed by Thomas F. McManus of Boston and built in Essex, Mass in 1910. The Elsie was not designed for racing but proved to be very fast and a serious competitor against larger racing schooners. The model is from quality ex-Pyro molds and is 10 inches long when assembled. Features full hull, display stand, many separately molded deck fittings, a full set of plastic sails, rigging thread and more. Molded in wood tan and white. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.

AMT 1961 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible 3 in 1 Kit, 1/25, K-611

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

$85   

Rare and very nicely molded kit. Features detailed complete engine & engine compartment, opening hood, full interior, your choice of the convertible top up or down with the top 'boot' or full top, rotating wheels, exhaust and underside detail. Molded in white, clear, red tinted clear, and chrome. With rubber whitewall tires, metal axles and metal body screws. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality assembly to two pieces, the engine block halves. There is no other assembly. There are two small dabs of putty on the two sink marks on the hood, but they have not been sanded. The stock version has been inventoried complete but NOTE: the custom version is missing the gauge piece, scavenger pipes, fender skirts, phone, hood scoop, front and rear end custom treatments, sunk antennas and chrome brake drum and jack stand. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts present including instructions. NOTE: Missing decals. There are tire burns as follows: one pulley of the fan belt assembly, underside of the boot, the edge of the back (inner) continental cover (will not show if you place it on the bottom) and a few tiny ones on the dash.

Comet Curtiss Robin - 15 Inch Wingspan Flying Airplane, 3106

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$24   

From the early to mid 1970s. This kit features traditional stick and tissue construction, die-cut balsa parts, factory cut stringer and spar stock, fully formed wood wheels, metal prop shaft and rubber retainer, plastic prop and thrust button, rubber motor and building instructions. Never started. Inventoried and includes all wood, plastic and metal parts but NOTE: missing covering tissue and plans. 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.

Comet Bellanca Junior, 3102-70

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

$22   

From the 1970s and a reissue of the 1950s kit. Features traditional wood/tissue construction with quality die-cut balsa sheet parts, stripwood, formed wire landing gear, completely preformed wooden wheels, wood stock as required, rubber and plastic propeller & thrust button, covering tissue and building instructions. Never started. Inventoried and includes all wood, plastic and metal parts but NOTE: missing full size plans. 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.

Revell Polaris SLBM Nuclear Submarine SSBN-602 Abraham Lincoln - With Full Interior And Firing Missile (Robert E Lee / George Washington / Patrick Henry / Theodore Roosevelt Decals Also Included), 1/253, H313-249

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair++

$125   

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Rare kit from 1961 that caused quite a sensation when introduced. The Master Modeler/Nuclear Fleet hardbox features dramatic framable box top artwork by John Steel and cut aways of the model on the sides. Includes additional decals to make one of the five submarines listed. Very nicely detailed kit with swing away starboard hull, detailed weapons system, two Polaris missiles that fire, retractable periscope, movable control surfaces, detailed crew quarters, mess, galley, torpedo room, instrument and chart rooms, detailed atomic engine room and reactor, US Navy markings, extensive color decals and display stand. The kit is molded in the correct medium gray, light green and black. It has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals, instructions, 'The Story Of Our Undersea Nuclear Navy' booklet, Revell Master Modeler application and Master Modeler Stamp for this model. The box is 100% intact, solid, has four original corners & no repairs but NOTE: there are stains and general wear as shown, hence the 'fair++' grade. It is not in collectible condition.

Revell HMS Victory With Revell S Glue - Lord Nelson's Flagship - S Issue, H363-298

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$115   

First issue 'S' kit dated 1958 that includes a factory-wrapped 4" long never used tube of colorful Revell 'S' Cement. The metal tube is in amazing 'near mint' condition and is not the usual small size issued with the early kits. As with most all Revell early ship kits, the model is finely molded and very well detailed. It measures about 15 inches long when assembled and features full detail on the top two decks, all cannons, complete deck fittings, prefabricated rat lines, vac sails, full standing and running rigging material, display stand and much more. The model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, flags, sails, thread and instructions present. The sails are in remarkable 'near mint' condition. Also includes the excellent booklet 'The Story of Ships' and an order form for 'The Dawning Space Age' book. Please NOTE that the box is only 'good-' due to clear packing tape at the two lower corners and a closed corner split at the upper left; there is also general wear and scuffs. The anchor stocks of this kit have molded-on rings; more often than not, the rings are either short shot or broken off; this kit is no exception.

Revell US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle - With Sails, 1/254, H347-300

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$75   

Second issue hardbox from about 1960. This issue used the same dramatic box artwork as the original issue 'S' kit and is molded in the same colors - white, light wood tan and dark wood brown. like most early Revell sailing ships, it is very well detailed and molded. Features full hull with display stand, detailed deck fittings and houses, separately masts and yards arms, separately molded belaying pins, realistic deadeye assemblies, lifeboats, Revell's superb preformed rat lines, rigging instructions, rigging material and vacuform billowing sails. The sails are in 'near mint' condition. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals, color flag sheet and instructions present. While all parts are present, please NOTE that the display stand is broken; the broke part is present and fits back perfectly with no gap. The propeller is missing one blade; that blade is not present. One of part number tags would made the basis of an ideal replacement as is the right color, thickness and even has the right camber. The 295' bark rigged sailing ship was built in 1936 in Bremerhaven, Germany, for the German Navy. It was originally named Horst Vessel. The vessel was acquired in 1946 as a World War II war reparation. The ship was named the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, and has been used ever since as a training ship for future U.S. Coast Guard Officers. Eagle is based in New London, Connecticut.

Revell Bell P-39 Airacobra 'S' Kit, 1/45, H222-89

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

$110   

Rare 1955-56 'S' issue and even rarer in never started & complete condition. This issue has the Japanese kill markings on the nose which makes it the second release of this kit. Inside, the kit is 100% correct, being molded in gloss olive drab & clear plastic and with the famous Revell Swivel Display Base. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decals and instructions are both in amazing 'near mint' condition. Even includes the original factory tissue packing paper.

Revell Grumman F11F-1 Tiger - 'S' Issue - (F11F1), 1/55, H249-89

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

$95   

Original issue 'S' kit from 1956 with the fantastic box art that has made these kits so famous and collectible. The box is in remarkable 'Excellent++' condition with fantastic color and gloss. The only flaws are very light edge wear & shelf wear that is restricted to the side panels. The model features pilot and ejection seat, wing tips in the folded or flight position, full landing gear, detail main gear wells and more. Molded in the correct light gray and clear and includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' swivel display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decals and instructions are both in remarkable 'excellent++' condition.

Revell Russian T-34 Tank S Issue, 1/40, H538-129

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

$110   

Rare original hardbox issue from 1958; not the common 1990s reproduction. The model features working flexible treads, rotating turret with elevating gun, optional position hatches, four troops and more. Molded in the correct gloss deep green and with silver flexible tracks. Never started. All parts, decals and instructions have been inventoried 100% complete and are correct for this early issue. The box top has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners and no repairs. The flaws are corner wear on the left as shown, a very light price tag pull on the left short side and a 3/4" x 3/4" factory tape pull on the long lower side. The original store neatly marked out the '129' price extension on both short side panels and wrote a very small '70' cents next to it.

Revell Corporal Missile With Transporter, 1/40, 85-7852

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

$38   

2010 reissue of the venerable large-scale 'S' kit from the 1950s. The model has excellent overall detail and features the Corporal Missile and transporter-erector/launcher that functions like the real one. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Revell F4U-1D Corsair - (F4U1D), 1/72, H625-49

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

$32   

Still factory sealed. First issue dated 1963 with a two-piece box with frameable artwork. This kit is part of Revell's incredibly successful & collectible 1/72 scale single-engine WWII Fighter Series and features pilot figure, detailed engine front, optional position landing gear, rotating propeller & wheels, display stand and more. Usually molded in silver and clear plastic; however, I cannot confirm that since the kit is still factory sealed.

Revell Polikarpov I-16, 1/72, H635-50

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$27   

1964 two piece box issue with frameable Brian Knight artwork. Features optional position (extended or retracted) landing gear, pilot figure, clear canopy, detailed engine with removable cowling, rotating wheels and propeller and USSR markings. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Revell Fiat CR-42 Falco, 1/72, H648-50

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$24   

USA one-piece box issue dated 1966. The kit has never been started. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: two parts are a different color plastic; the propeller shaft and the stand arm. They are from an earlier issue of this same kit.

Revell Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa Oscar, 1/72, H641-60

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$26   

1965 one-piece box issue with classic Brian Knight box artwork. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.