Aurora Spitfire Famous Fighters of all Nations First Issue, 1/48, 20-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$349
Rare first issue that is 100% correct. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid original corners (no repairs), no fading or stains, no missing litho or tears, no tags or tag marks and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape of course). Flaws include very light general wear as shown and moderate corner wear at the lower left corner. This first issue has minimal surface detail and is molded in the correct non-metallic medium blue and clear plastic. It also has the correct rectangle-based clear display stand and the instructions match this perfectly. (The second and all later issues had greatly increased rivet detail and were molded in a metallic blue plastic) The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decals are flat and in amazing 'near mint' condition with only the slightest yellowing. The instructions are 'near mint+' with slight yellowing being the only flaw. Even the original factory packing tissue is present.
Revell Boeing P-26A - Great Britain Issue, 1/72, H656
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
1960s Revell of Great Britain issue with unique box art. There are two GB issues and this is the one with the slightly larger box. The model features very good engine detail, pilot and basic cockpit, rotating propeller & wheels and more. As with most GB issues, the decal sheet is improved and includes full-horizontal and vertical stabilizer size white & red markings with leading edge black scallops, all white and blue cowling stripes, white and blue side fuselage stripes, white and black headrest markings, squadron markings and national insignia / US Army text and aircraft number. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
AMT 1965 Buick Wildcat 2 Door HT 3 In 1 - Stock / Custom / Racing, 1/25, 6525-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$325
First issue from late 1964. Very rare, especially in an 'excellent' box, untouched inside, never started and 100% complete. Also has no significant tire burns (I did not see any; if there are any, they are very small). This is a well detailed model with full engine and engine compartment, complete interior, opening hood, numerous optional parts and much more. Molded in white, chrome, clear, red-tinted clear and with rubber wheels, metal axles and metal body screws. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are flat but have typical age cracking with some slight lifting, so they are graded 'good'. Instructions are 'excellent+.'
AMT 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery, 1/25, T149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Original 1970s 'Street Rod' issue with the correct 'T' part number. Features detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, numerous custom features, opening rear door and more. The kit has never been started. All the parts that were factory sealed (the vast majority) are still in factory sealed bags. The chrome, clear and tires are the only parts that were never factory sealed. They have been inventoried complete. Includes instructions and decals that are both in 'excellent++' condition.
Imai Mircea - 3 Masted Full-Rigged Ship With Sails, 1/350, B-314
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$22
Still factory sealed. Waterline model measures about 8 inches long when assembled. This is one of the finer smaller-scale sailing ship models and features detailed deck fittings and houses, lifeboats and davits, separately molded yard arms, detailed standing rigging diagrams, full vacuform sails, running rigging diagrams and more. Usually molded in white, green (hull base plate) and wood tan.
Hasegawa Boeing B-47E Stratojet, 1/72, JS-23-1000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Rare issue with the early Hasegawa logo and glossy box artwork. Because it is an early issue, it has excellent mold quality. Features cockpit, detailed wheel wells and landing gear, optional position bomb bay doors, full bomb load, boarding ladder and SAC decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Messerschmitt Bf-109E, 1/72, H612
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$29
1971 issue in the two-piece box with framable box art by B. Knight. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Tanker J.L. Hanna - Standard Oil of California T-2 - S Issue, 1/400, H322-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
1955 'S' issue with some of my favorite artwork from this era. The box has wonderful color and gloss but is only graded 'Excellent' due to other light wear as shown. Inside, the model is molded in the correct gloss dark red plastic and has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Merlin Models Lockheed Orion UC-85 - USAAF or Varney Speedlines Airline, 1/72, 21
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$44
Hard-to-find model of a rare subject Injection molded kit with fine, recessed panel lines with many cast metal detail parts. Fuselage is molded in clear plastic; includes interior detail. Includes full decals for Military or Civil version. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Camaro Super Stocker - (Chevrolet ), 1/25, 1-2751
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$269
Still factory sealed. Very rare and even more so in this condition. The seal has drawn the box top slightly concave as shown. Original and only issue that has always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Please note this kit must be shipped insured.
Revell F-4F Phantom II - Luftwaffe - Japan Issue, 1/32, H178-2500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$155
Very rare 1975 Japan issue of this famous model with unique box art. Features removable J79 engine, radar and removable radome, working tailhook, detailed cockpit, opening canopies, two pilot figures, optional position landing gear and and a weapons load of AIM-9 Sidewinders & AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, ejector racks, iron bombs, three drop tanks and more. Includes a very large Luftwaffe decal sheet and a large, full color fold-out painting and markings guide that also includes a full-size color photo of the built model. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Dragon TWO AAV7A1 MICLIC And M2A2 With ERA - Armor Pro Issue, 1/72, 7318
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$18
SALE!! Includes all three model kits. They are not started; the M2A2 is still in the factory sealed bags while the two AAV7A1 have one still factory sealed and the other one has been inventoried complete. All three include instructions and decals. These kits are from all new molds and are very highly detailed with over 130 pieces. Includes many brass PE details, flexible, one-piece track by DS, optional position parts and much more.
Comet Vought F4U-1 Corsair - 20 Inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Model Airplane - (F4U1), 3404-150
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$39
Still factory sealed but there is a split on the right short side. This kit is probably from the late 1970s/1980s and is a reissue of the original 1950s model. Features traditional wood/tissue construction, printwood sheets, factory cut spars and stringers, fully formed and finished wheels, wood stock as required, propeller, rubber motor, thrust button, clear canopy material, full size plans, building instructions and covering tissue. These are the usual contents, but since the kit is still factory sealed it is impossible to determine. 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.
Fujimi TWO Mig-21PF (early) Phantom Killer - North Vietnamese Red 4324 / Hungarian Air Force / East German Air Force, 1/72, H-26
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$36
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present> NOTE: both kit have very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: seat to floor; exhaust cone built (3 pieces); pilots built. There is no other assembly. These are highly detailed kits that features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit detail, separately molded wing flaps and ailerons, optional position speed brakes, detailed gear wells, drop tanks, air-to-air missiles and a large, extensive decal sheet (and paint guide) for all 3 aircraft listed.
Guillows Nieuport 28 - 18 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Flying Model, 101
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$38
One of a very popular line of World War 1 flying aircraft stick and tissue kits with 18 inch wingspan. Kit features scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, light vacuform nose cowl, die cut balsa parts, colored tissue, rubber motor and full decals. Includes full size, detailed plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
MPM Messerschmitt Bf-109 V-1 - First Bf-109 Prototype - (Bf-109 V-1), 1/72, 72029
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
Still the only injection molded, 1/72 scale model of the very first Bf-109. The model features very fine recessed panel lines, many brass PE details, film instruments, very good cockpit, fully enclosed wheel wells and more. Includes four-view paint guide and decals for two different paint schemes for prototype V-1 - Rechlin Test Center D-IABA Autumn 1935 and Summer 1935. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Only 15 months after Willy Messerschmitt designed the aircraft, the first Bf-109 (D-IABI) was ready to fly. The pilot was Flugkapitan Hans Knoetzsch. The prototype did not have an automatic retraction mechanism, so Knoetasch had to wind the landing gear up manually. he stayed airborne for 20 minutes and made several circuits of the airfield. In his opinion, the Bf-109 V-1 had perfect handling qualities. The first '109 was born - six months before the Hawker Hurricane and 10 months before the Supermarine Spitfire. The V-1 was fitting with a Rolls-Royce Kestrel V engine that produced 695 hp for take off and a Schwarz two-bladed fixed-pitch wooden propeller.
Monogram T-28D Fighter Bomber - USAF COIN or South Vietnamese Air Force 516th Fighter Squadron, 1/48, PA121-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$65
Original issue Four Star kit dated 1965. This model features very good cockpit detail, pilot figures, opening canopy, retractable landing gear, rotating propeller and wheels, mechanic figure, bombs, napalm tanks, machine gun pod and decals for the two aircraft listed. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Airfix Gloster Gladiator - Bagged, 1/72, 82
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
1960s bagged kit with great paper header artwork and type three logo. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Gabriel 1914 Ford Model T Chemical Hose Truck - Fire Truck, 1/20, 28446
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$115
Very rare. This is one of the large 1/20 scale kits from ex-Hubley molds of of a very popular and desirable series of classic vehicles. Features over 100 pieces, excellent cast metal body, fenders, engine, suspension & more, numerous injection molded smaller parts such as spoke wheels, interior seats and many other details, two trees with dozens of brass plated parts, white rubber tires, real working steering, full engine detail, removable hood, detailed exhaust, suspension and driveline, scale-thin clear parts, complete interior, flexible hose and nozzle, removable ladders, chemical tank, fire bell and more. Never started. The kit is exactly as it left the factory. The parts that were factory sealed are still factory sealed; the ones that were not (largest metal parts and brass plated ones) have been inventoried complete. Includes instructions.
StromBecker Piper Cub Super Cruiser - Piper PA-12 / J-5, 1/48, C-34
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$105
Rare 1/48 scale model of the seldom-seen Super Cruiser. This kit is from the 1950s. StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood kits. The parts are all top-quality hardwood - no balsa. Builds to an impressive display model. Features a completely carved hardwood fuselage and wing, hardwood die-cut horizontal and vertical stabilizers, sanding stick, sandpaper, Casco Casein Glue in a sealed envelope, decals and full instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacturer. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are precarved to shape - you only had to glue, sand and paint to finish them.