Topping Grumman Cougar F9F-8T - Two Seat Trainer - (F9F8T)
Plastic Model Kit
$169
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Grumman. Grumman would give these models to test pilots, contractors and Military Decision Makers. Measures 14 inches long with a wingspan of almost 11 inches. Original stand has Grumman Logo and says 'Grumman Cougar F9F'. The airplane and stand are in 'very good++' overall condition. There are no repairs, cracks or touch-ups. Decals are 'excellent' with some minor and typical wear. The paint is 'excellent' with some wear in orange. Please note that shipping insurance is required.
Monogram Willy Ley TV Orbiter, 1/96, PS44-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$225
This is the one-and-only issue of the TV Orbiter that is part of the famous Willy Ley space series that Monogram made with the noted scientist and designer in 1959. Features three stage reconnaissance rocket with base, launcher, service tower, television nose cone, separating stages and three figures. It is molded in the correct red and Good Humor 'Creamsicle' orange. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'near mint+' condition as are the instructions. Even the original TV Orbiter booklet is present. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no price tags or tape and no marks from either, no fading, stains, rips or tears. General and light surface, edge and corner wear are the only flaws as shown.
Hasegawa A6M3 Type 32 Zero / Hawk Spitfire Mk.22 / MPC Fiat G-50 / Maquette Morko Morane Finnish Fighter, 1/72, JS-077-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good- To VG+
$29
SALE!! Includes all four kits. The Zero and G-50 are never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Spitfire and Morko Morane are never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Jap Zero Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 88A-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$325
Very rare. Most likely made in 1955 or maybe 1954. Please note the square 'Aurora Line' small logo and the 'Famous Fighters of All Nations' text to the left of it. The model is 100% correct inside, includes the original factory tissue packing paper, is molded in gloss yellow plastic and clear with the correct rectangular clear stand, four bombs and landing gear. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Nothing is broken; the instructions are in 'near mint' condition and the decals are 100% intact, just very slightly curled just at the ends and in 'very good+' condition. The box has excellent color and gloss but even wear on the top as shown; there is a tape tear on the left short side (1" x 3/4") and another smaller one on the right short side (3/8" x 1/4"). I believe this is the 4rd issue of this famous kit. The first was the Brooklyn, then the two 'Carrier' boxes, 88-59 and 88-69.
AV Models PSN-2 Parasite Torpedo Attack Glider - Used With DB-3 Mothership, 1/72, AV143
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$32
Rare. The PSN-2 was a glider floatplane designed to test the concept and guidance equipment for a range of guided glider bombs proposed by S.F. Valk in 1933. Constructed of wood, the PSN-2 was a sleek monoplane aircraft with two floats attached to the wing with struts, an open cockpit in the extreme nose of the fuselage and extra fins at the aft end of each float. In 1939-1940 the PSN-2 was built with a torpedo loadout. Although it could be towed, two were carried under the wings of the famous TB-3 and plans were to later use a DB-3 twin-engine bomber. Production of the first series of the PSN-2 started in Leningrad's plant No.23. The program was canceled unexpectedly in the summer of 1940. This is a very finely high-definition resin model kit with beautiful moldings, very good cockpit detail, torpedo load-out and more. Includes full decals and a painting guide based on a photo (included on the instructions) of the first prototype. The TB-3 was involved in a much more successful parasite version using fighter-bombers called the Zveno. Two (and even three) I-16 Fighters were attached to the underside of the TB-3 wings. The first combat operations took place in July of 1941. The TB-3s flew within range of petrol factories in Romania, and released the I-16s which dive-bombed the factory. On the way home, the I-16s acted as escort fighters. The most famous operation was the destruction of the Chernavodsky Bridge over the Danube in 1941.
Testors Sherman M4A1 Tank - Vehicle 7 Co. A 741st TB V Corps Normandy 'Al Capone' / Vehicle 15 Co. B 11th TB 10th AD Ardennes, 1/35, 803
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$32
Well detailed kit with 211 parts and features movable suspension, flexible tracks, rotating turret, elevating main gun and swinging and elevating turret machine gun and positionable tank commander figure. Includes decals for both tanks. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Eagle Lunar Explorer - Space Patrol and Exploration Landing Vehicle / NASA Space Shuttle With Transport Carrier - Young Astronauts Issue, 1/48, 5906
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$135
Still factory sealed and rare. This 1985 science fiction space craft is very well molded and highly detailed. The unique design is convertible from 1/48 to 1/144 scale and has two versions - one with the US NASA Space Shuttle where the Eagle functions as a shuttle carrier. Features complete cargo interior, cockpit, crew and much more.
Entex North American F-86D Sabre Dog - (ex-Marusan), 1/50, 9009
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$58
Dates around the late 1970s. This famous model is from the original well-detailed Marusan molds. This kit is well known for a long list of working details and accessories and this Entex reissue includes them all. Features removable radome to display the radar, opening canopy, removable tail section with dolly and detailed jet engine with engine stand, operating leading edge slats, operating wing flaps, moving control surfaces, retracting landing gear, retracting/extending missile tray, boarding ladder, extra missiles with missile cart and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1970 Chevrolet Fleetside Truck Stock or Beast of Baja, 1/25, Y733-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$200
Very rare and even rarer in factory-sealed condition. First and only Best of Baja issue and a well detailed model that can be built one of two ways. Features optional parts, full engine and compartment, opening hood, detailed underside, full interior and more.
Great Planes Slinger ARF Electric Powered Flying Wing - 47.37 Inch Wingspan Almost Ready To Fly R/C Aircraft, GPMA1180
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good++
$125
**SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** This is an RC model that is is made primarily of foam and takes about 20 to 30 minutes to build. Features fully decorated and assembled wings of virtually indestructible expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam with extra-tough expanded polypropylene (EPP) leading edges), center fuselage section, electric motor, hardware and more. Never started. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory. All of the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Includes all paperwork.
Monogram PBY-5A Catalina - Cool Cat, 1/104, PA8-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$85
1955 issue with great box art. This was Monogram's 8th plastic aircraft kit and it exemplified the fine fit and finish that they soon became famous for. This is the 2nd release and has the black rubber tires is the second issue; the only difference from the first issue is the "PA" vs. "P" part number. Features rotating propellers, optional retracted or extended position floats, two torpedoes and four crew members. Molded in a very deep Navy Blue and clear with the black rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box is in beautiful 'Excellent++' condition, the decals are 'near mint.' The instructions are intact but have a light stain across the top 1/3 and are only 'fair++.'
Airfix GMC Truck / Scammel Tank Transporter / Willys Jeep / Chieftain Tank, 1/72, 01323
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
SALE!! Includes all four kits. The Chieftain is still factory sealed; the other three kits are never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora 1913 Mercer Raceabout - Old Timers Issue, 1/16, 572-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$125
Still factory sealed with a very short split at the top right long side. Dated 1961. This big 1/16 scale model, along with the other 'Old Timers' represented a significant leap forward in quality for Aurora. It features a rolling chassis build like actual automobile, full suspension, transaxle and driveline, complete exhaust, detailed interior and more. Usually molded in gloss ivory, gloss black and with brass plated parts and real rubber tires. Aurora was renowned for turning a profit and for keeping expenses down. In researching new kit subjects, they came upon a forgotten jewel - the Hudson Miniatures line of 1/16 scale wooden kits. Hudson had discontinued this line due to lack of sales of wooden kits. But the Hudson models were second to none in quality, research and documentation. Aurora was quick to realize this and used the research and layout from these kits to create the subjects for this 'Old Timers' series. It is fortunate for us that they did, because in most cases this is the only injection molded kit of these rare and classic early automobiles.
Pyro Natchez Mississippi River Packet, 1/160, B238-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$145
Rare hardbox issue from the mid 1960s. Very large and highly detailed model measures over 21 inches long when assembled. The Natchez was the famous rival of the Robert E Lee. The race between the two is considered a classic tale of The River. Although the Lee won, the circumstances were suspect and many people still considered the Natchez the fastest paddle-wheel packet ever. (For example, the Lee carried no payload and the Natchez was carrying passengers and a normal payload.) Molded in high-gloss tan, burgundy, green and gray plastic. All details of the real ship, including the wooden railings and carvings are duplicated. Includes full rigging instructions and thread. Never started. All the parts that were originally factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags; the few parts that Pyro did not seal (paddles, hull and large deck parts) have been inventoried complete. With instructions, decals and flag sheet. Please note that while the box has heavy moisture/water damage, the decals, flag sheet and instructions (as well as all plastic parts) escaped damage and are 'excellent.'
PST TWO ZIS-42 Trucks With 37mm AA SP Gun / M14A Spare Parts Ford 6 Truck / KV-1 Heavy Tank / KV-1A Heavy Tank, 1/72, 72033
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
SALE!! Includes all five kits in the four boxes shown. All of the kits are never started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bags, or have been inventoried complete. Includes decals (if furnished by PST) and instructions.
Pyro 1932 Lincoln KB Dual Cowl Phaeton, 1/32, C340-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
1965 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. The model includes spoked wheels, chassis with steering linkage, gas tank and suspension details, full engine, removable hood, complete interior and parts molded in color, clear and chrome plated plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Hasegawa F-104S F-104G Starfighter - Italian Air Force 23 Gruppo 5 Stormo / 12 Gruppo 36 Stormo / 9 Gruppo 4 Stormo / Two Lufwaffe Units And Two Marineflieger Units, 1/72, D17
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$32
Limited issue dated 1999 and from all new molds. Features 85 pieces, parts for German or Italian versions, very fine recessed panel lines & surface detail, very nicely detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy, very good intake and exhaust, four drop tanks, Italian pylons & AIM-9 Sidewinder & AIM-7 Sparrow Missiles and more. Includes a two very large and extensive decal sheets, one Luftwaffe/Marine and one Italian. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Fokerts Special 1937 Thompson Trophy Racer - 18 Inch Long Profile Control Line Aircraft For .020 and .051 Gas Engines, PG-71
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$45
Rare 1960 control-line flying model that features all die-cut balsa parts, die-cut plywood, fully formed landing gear struts, hinge material, factory-sealed hardware envelope, finished wheels and even full decals. Never started. The hardware is still factory sealed; everything else was never sealed and has been inventoried complete including plans/instructions.
UPC 105MM Howitzer And Emplacement, 1/40, 5152-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$39
Still factory sealed and rare. Judging only from the box art, I would guess that this is the from the Revell "S" 1950s molds. If so, here are the features: gun barrel swivels, elevates and has recoil action, wheels turn with flexible tires, trails fold inward for towing, 4 G.I. figures, shells, crates and detailed 'battle-ground' base. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Aurora The Barnstormers Customizing Kit DH-4 and JN-4 Jenny, 1/48, 200-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$179
Rare one-and-only 1960 issue that contains both the DH-4 and Curtis JN-4 Jenny. The box is in exceptional condition with 'excellent' color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape or price tags (and no marks from either), no stains, fading or torn/missing litho. Very light wear and edge wear are the only significant flaws. Aurora really went out of the way to make this a special kit; however, it did not sell well and was retired after one year. Features completely new box artwork, a DH-4 molded in gloss dark green and black, the JN-4 molded in gloss bright yellow and black, great custom decal sheets for both aircraft and special 'Barnstormer' instructions for each aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts present and includes decals and instructions. The instructions sheets are both in 'near mint' condition and the decal sheets are both completely flat with the typical age yellowing as the only significant flaw.