Billing Boats Calypso With Fittings Research Vessel of Jacques Cousteau, 1/45, 560
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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This issue includes the comprehensive fittings set. Very large scale and highly detailed kit measuring 37 inches long (94 cm) when assembled. Features ABS plastic, die-cut wood and a vast number of metal parts. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (all the fittings) are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including plans and instructions.
Comet Aeronca Chief - 54 inch Wingspan for R/C / Free Flight, 3506
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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1970s large-scale model with 54 inch wingspan. For rubber or gas free flight or R/C (radio control). Features traditional balsa wood and tissue construction, high quality printwood, factory-cut spars and stringers, balsa nose block, metal prop shaft, clear window material, fully formed wheels and thrust button, rubber motor, covering tissue, propeller and detailed full size plans with building instructions. The model has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and plans present. 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.
Jo-Han Plymouth Superbird - Stock or Racing Versions, 1/25, GC-1470
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Can be built one of two ways - Stock or Race. Features race engine with single 4bbl carb, stock engine with dual quads, stock interior or race interior with roll cage, rear axle blower, shoulder harness and seatbelt, fire extinguisher and more, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, molded underside chassis detail, optional tall rear spoiler and full decals for #43 Richard Petty. Molded in white, clear, red-tint clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition. NOTE: there are minor tire burns on the hood. They are shallow and easily repaired.
Tamiya Feldkuche German Field Kitchen Scenery, 1/35, 35247
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Includes detailed field kitchen and trailer, detachable limber, four life-like figures, lids and pots molded separately and many accessories - apple, cheese, bread, bucket, stool, sack of potatoes, lamp, ladle, milk churn and food container. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Fokker DR-1 Triplane, 1/48, 750
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. 1976 issue. This is Aurora's much improved 'mold update' that they performed on many of the WWI kit line. First issued from 1956 with square Northern Lights logo, the update was a big improvement. For Aurora however, it was too late and the company went under shortly after this release.
Revell Jupiter with Truck and Trailer US Army IRBM -, 1/100, H1824-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very rare, one-and-only issue from 1958. When the "Missile Boom" in model kits started, Revell lead the pack with a huge line. To make them more interesting, they included any extras they could think of such as launchers, trucks, trailers, cranes, gantry, ground crew, etc. The Jupiter features many interesting accessories and action features as well. The loading crane elevates and swivels 360 degrees and can be fully rigged with blocks and tackle, and the entire load-to-launching process can be duplicated with the trailer, truck, crane and launch pad. Includes a crew of 4, textured concrete base and missile launch pad. Molded in correct white and olive drab. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are remarkable 'excellent++' condition with light age yellowing as the only flaw. The instructions are in 'near mint+' condition and are free of yellowing. The box has very good color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs and no fading or stains; however, it only grades 'good' due to significant moderate wear as shown.
Revell Air Aces of WWI / Voss Albatross DIII / Hawkers DH-2 / Guynemer's Nieuport 17, 1/72, H685-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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1966 issue includes all three aircraft and decals for the box art shown. The kits have never been started. All three have been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Revell US Army Tactical Missiles Little John and Dart with Launchers - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1812-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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First issue from 1958. Little John was a light-weight free-flight rocket that was highly mobile. It could be pulled on its launcher or transported by helicopter. Length was 12 feet long and the warhead was atomic. The Dart was a very early, five foot long wire-guided anti-tank missile with a solid propellant rocket motor. An optical rangefinder was used for guidance. Both models are well detailed. The Dart includes four missiles, one launcher, three stands, decals, one optical guidance unit and a crew of three. The Little John includes a detailed launcher with elevating rails, movable support legs, decals and crew of three. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Cessna C-37 Airmaster - 20 Inch Wingspan Balsawood Flying Model Airplane, 3302
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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From the 1970s. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with quality, die-cut balsa sheet parts, stripwood, fully formed wheels, spars and wood stock as required, fully formed wire landing gear, rubber motor, plastic prop, wood thrust button, covering tissue and detailed, full-size plans and building instructions. Never started and inventoried complete. 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.
Monogram Cessna 180 - Blue Box Issue, 1/41, 6825
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Dated 1967 and with the Mattel/Monogram logo. Most likely the third issue of this famous, large-scale Four Star kit. This is an excellent kit and features detailed engine, removable cowl, opening cabin doors, very good interior and cockpit detail, rotating propeller and wheels and standing pilot figure. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) part, the prop shaft. Easily made and does not show. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram F-4J Phantom II MIG ACE - With Cunningham and Driscoll Markings, 1/48, 5813
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1991 issue. This kit has one thing that has never been resissued: markings for the first and only US Navy Aces in the Vietnam war, Randy Cunningham and Willie Driscoll. They also shot down three Mig-17s in one mission, including a top scoring enemy ace. The decals are mint. 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.
Monogram A-18 Hornet - VFA-151 USS Midway - Hi Tech Aircraft Series - (F-18 - F/A-18), 1/48, 5833
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Includes photo-etched metal details. From 1991 and a well detailed and molded kit for that time. Features complete cockpit and wheel well detail, pilot, moving stabilator, optional position canopy and a loadout of AIM-9 Sidewinders, drop tank, laser guided bombs and designator pod. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram F-8 Crusader - US Marines VMF(AW)-235 or Navy VF-11 USS Roosevelt - (F8U), 1/48, 5826
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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NOTE: builder kit only, please read carefully for the condition. Large, quality model featuring gear well detail, optional position air-to-air refueling probe, optional position folding wing tips, optional position canopy and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. Please NOTE: this kit has minor and neat assembly as follows: the seat is built and painted. There is no other assembly, but the tires and several other small interior parts are also painted. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, the cockpit tub. Includes all other parts along with decals and instructions.
Monogram A-4F Skyhawk Pro Modeler - Blue Angels or Marine Attack Sq 423, 1/48, 85-5976
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Hard to find Pro Modeler 'F' variant. This is a completely new kit and not the old Monogram A-4. Features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, optional position canopy, very realistic inlet and exhaust, many optional parts for correct Blue Angels or Marine variants, separately molded/optional position leading edge slats and wing flaps, detailed gear wells, optional position speed brakes with detailed wells, pilot boarding ladder, drop tanks and pylons for the Marine version and more. Includes a large and comprehensive decal sheet for 'Devildogs' Marine Attack Squadron 324 or Blue Angels.
UPC A-4A Skyhawk, 1/50, 5070-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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UPC release from Lindberg molds. Features rockets and drop tanks, detailed engine, opening engine access panel, opening canopy, pilot and moving ailerons and rudder. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 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.
Revell Martin Mariner PBM-5 Patrol Bomber, 1/118, 00006
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good-
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Still factory 'round tape' sealed. 2008 Revell of Germany issue from the same molds as the detailed 1950s 'S' kit and a perfect builder kit. This was a well detailed and molded kit for that time and features rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position crew doors and rotating props.
Revell McDonnell F-4B Phantom II - US Navy, 1/72, H110-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Hardbox issue dated 1965. Features good dual cockpit detail, 2 drop tanks, optional position landing gear, four AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, rotating wheels and Navy markings. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Convair B-24 The Blue Streak WARBIRD, 1/72, H203-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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1964 issue hardbox in beautiful 'Near Mint' condition. Features retractable landing gear, moving ailerons, elevators and rudder, rotating turrets and elevating guns, rotating wheels and propellers, working wing flaps, crew figures and has optional opened or closed side gunners positions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle, 1/72, H201-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Early 1st release in a 1962 dated hardbox and the correct 1.98 price extension. The famous Memphis Belle was the first 8th Air Force Bomber to complete the 25 mission rotation over Hitler's Germany. Many operating features including movable gun turrets, movable control surfaces, opening bomb bay, rotating props and wheels and retracting landing gear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell TWO Junkers Ju-87 B2/R2 Stuka - R-2 Of 3.StG.1 North Africa 1941 / B-2 Of 2.StG.2, 1/72, 04620
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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SALE!! Includes two never started and inventoried 100% complete kits. With decals and instructions. Each model features 74 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, parts for two versions, three piece canopy, drop tanks, centerline and optional wing bomb load and decals & paint guide for both aircraft listed.