Fador 1905 White Steamer, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Dated November of 1949. Very well detailed for that time. Features a large number of die-cut, machined and saw-cut wooden parts as well as superb die-cast metal wheels, carbide headlights, steering wheel, horn, plastic lanterns, metal parts & stock and die-cut cardstock parts. Includes full-size, superb fold-out instructions with multiple elevation drawings, numerous detail drawings and templates, two photos of the completed model and extensive instructions. The kit has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork present. Fador was another maker of big 1/16 classic cars and competed with the bigger Hudson Miniatures. Fador called the line 'Smallersters' and the design & parts breakdown of the kits are very similar. The full name was Fador Mfg. Company and the address was 501E. Clinton St., Elmira, NY. Hudson Miniatures, launched in 1948, apparently beat Fador to the market by at least a year or more. Hudson's national success probably lead Fador to choose the same subject (antique cars) and in the same scale, 1/16. Hudson snatched up the most obvious classic automobiles for kit subjects, forcing Fador to select very carefully. Fortunately, they chose well and they are still the only models ever made of these subjects. There is no record of Fador making any plastic kits; the introduction and overwhelming popularity of the Revell/Gowland Highway Pioneers and the models that quickly followed probably drove them out of the market. This was the fate of most wooden kit manufacturers who did not make the transition. In 1949 the Fador line consisted of a 1909 Hupmobile Roadster, 1904 Cadillac Runabout, 1905 REO 4 Passenger Runabout and one kit that was "3 In 1' - it made one of the following: 1909 EMF Single Rear Seater, 1909 EMF Touring or EMF Roadster. The Baker Electric kit was introduced in 1950 and possibly others as well.
Hudson Miniatures 1902 Franklin - Old Timers, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Dated 1949 and highly detailed for that time. Early multi-media kit consist of numerous die-cut, saw cut and machined wood parts, beautiful plastic wheels, steering wheel, lanterns, metal parts and stock, die-cut card stock and large, excellent plans/instructions. Includes full size plans and instructions. This kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory bag sealed, and all others have been inventoried 100%. Complete with full-size plans and instructions. Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.
Trumpeter Douglas KA-3B Skywarrior, 1/48, 02869
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very highly detailed and finely molded kit. Features over 400 parts, three frets of PE details and three sheets of decals. Never started. The smaller parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The other parts have been inventoried complete and include decals and instructions.
Airfix Westland Lysander, 1/72, 02053-0
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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1974 issue and a very good model for that time. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Russian T-62A Tank - (T62A), 1/35, 3608
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed.
Accurate Miniatures P-51C Mustang Merlin Powered / P-51B Mustang / Another P-51B Mustang, 1/48
Vaccuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Special pre-release boxed set of three models. Includes (1) #3419 P-51C Merlin and (2) #3418 P-51B Mustangs. Never started. All of the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tomalco D&RGW Stock Car - HOn3 / HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, HOn3-6
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Packed in the original clear plastic box. Very highly detailed kit with factory cut hardwood main parts, numerous metal and very fine plastic fittings, extensive decals and excellent plans & instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Special Hobby Albatros C-III - (C.III), 1/48, SH48090
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Hard-to-find and a very well molded & detailed model of this famous WWI scout aircraft. Features clean injection molded parts, cast resin pieces, many photoetched brass details and more. With extensive decals and paint guide for two different aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Junkers Stuka Ju-87 D-5 / D-8 - White Milk- I/SG.3 (D-5) or Nachtschlachtgruppen (D-8), 1/72, F-16
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
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Features excellent detail throughout and dates from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Includes parts for D-5 and D-8 versions, all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, correct armament and decals for the two aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Junkers Stuka Ju-87 D-5 / D-8 - White Milk- I/SG.3 (D-5) or Nachtschlachtgruppen (D-8), 1/72, F-16
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This model dates from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Features parts for D-5 and D-8 versions, all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, correct armament and decals for the two aircraft listed. Excellent detail throughout. The model as never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Matchbox Supermarine Walrus MK-1 - HMS Sheffield 1938 or 283 Sq RAF Italy 1944, 1/72, PK105
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1973 issue of this famous British warship or harbor-based WWII flying boat. Includes markings for HMS Sheffield's aircraft and No. 283 Squadron RAF Italy 1944. The model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Supermarine Mk IX Spitfire - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA79-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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First issue hardbox is dated 1962. This kit is part of a very famous World War II action kit line that Monogram issued in 1/48 scale. Very nicely molded with excellent fit. Features retractable landing gear, pilot, four blade prop, 20mm cannon and belly tank. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Junkers Ju-87G2 or Ju-87D-5 Stuka, 1/72, H142
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed but the seal has a hard-to-see split at the lower center. 1975 issue is nicely molded for that time with very fine raised panel detail. Features parts and decals for both versions, detailed cockpit and engine, removable cowling, rotating wheels and propeller, 37mm Flak 18 Cannons or 500 and 110 lb bombs and complete painting guide.
Airfix Graf Spee Pocket Battleship - T4 Issue, 1/600, 04211-0
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed and from the 1970s. Very well detailed and finely molded like most Airfix ships. Full hull model features complete deck fittings including all guns, cranes, lifeboats, torpedo tubes, float plane and more.
Monogram Mitsubishi Zero (Zeke) A6M5, 1/48, PA73-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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First issue dated 1962. This model is part of a very popular and successful line of 1/48 World War II kits that Monogram issued through the 1960s. Features retractable landing gear, rotating wheels and propeller, pilot and cockpit, optional drop tank and more. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Academy M1025 Hummer Armored Carrier and M151-A2 Mutt And Trailer, 1/35, 1350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes both kits in the original box. The Mutt includes cardstock combat ration cartons as a payload; so this may be the Tamiya molds. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora USS St. Paul CA68 - USS St. Paul CA-68 / CA-71 USS Quincy / CA-72 USS Pittsburg / CA-74 USS Columbus / CA-75 USS Helena / CA-130 USS Bremerton / CA-131 USS Fall River / CA-132 USS Bremerton / CA-133 USS Toledo / CA-135 USS Los Angeles / CA-136 USS Chicago, 1/600, 703-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. 1962 hard box issue has fantastic John Steel artwork and includes hull numbers for all the cruisers listed. This full hull kit is one of Aurora's better early ship kits and well detailed for that time.
Tamiya US Jeep 1/4 Ton 4X4 Willys MB, 1/35, MM115
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Detailed kit from high quality molds. Includes a crew of 4 and the trailer. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT EC-135C Airborne Command Post, 1/72, 8955
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top slightly concave. Large and hard-to-find model is finely molded and well detailed.
Academy Hawker Hunter F.6 - With AeroMaster Decals, 1/48, 2164
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This model also comes with the large and colorful AeroMaster 'Hunter Part II' decal sheet in mint condition. The actual model features all recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit detail, realistic intake design, fully enclosed and detailed gear wells, separately molded rudder, ailerons and trailing edge flaps, optional position speed brake, two piece canopy, a wide variety of weapons loads and more. Includes a very large decal sheet with markings for No. 63 Sq RAF Commander's Aircraft 1957-58 and 65 Sq 1960. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.