Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
Sells new on the Guillow's website for $185.99 + shipping. Large 1/28 scale stick and tissue kit that can be built static as designed, or, if you are highly experienced, converted to R/C (instructions are not included for RC conversion). This model has three building options - PBY-5A with floats and gear extended, same with floats and gear retracted or as PBY-5 float plane only. Features die cut high-grade balsa parts, numerous vacuform plastic parts such as engine nacelles, gun listers, canopy, nose cowl, nose turret and more, covering tissue, WWII period decals, step by step instructions and detailed plans. 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.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$69
This model is from the mid 1960s and is designed for rubber free flight or control line. Includes an innovative system for 'seeding clouds' in flight. Features quality die-cut balsa sheet parts, strip wood and spars, light plastic full engine cowl, die-cut clear windscreen, fully formed wire landing gear struts, finished wheels, rubber motor and plastic prop, covering tissue, a big sheet of superb, full color decal and full size plans with excellent instructions. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed wax paper bag, and the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits compared to other manufacturers.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$65
From the early to mid 1960s. This model is designed for either RC, free flight or control line and features an innovative system for automatically dropping twin bombs in flight. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling models to be deluxe kits as they featured color decals, high-grade die cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, plastic wheels (if required), finished wire landing gear, rubber motor and plastic prop, full size plans with instruction details and full instructions for conversion to RC or control line. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bag. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
Excellent stick-and-tissue flying model that includes both aircraft. Features parts printed on high quality balsa wood, factory cut strip wood & spars, covering tissue, decals, wheels, propellers, fittings, rubber, lightweight plastic parts, step by step instructions and full size plans. There is no assembly but several parts are adult cut (excellent++ quality) from one balsa sheet. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bag. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and plans/instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
From the early to mid 1960s. This is a great action kit actually crop dusts in flight. It features stick-and-tissue construction, precision cut quality balsa wood with die-cut parts, factory-cut spars & stringers, a light-weight plastic full-length engine cowl, die-cut clear windshield & side windows, plastic propeller, fully finished wheels & thrust button, all hardware, fully formed wire landing gear struts, covering tissue, full color decals and Sterling's excellent full size plans with instructions. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still sealed in the small factory bag; all other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete & includes all paperwork. NOTE: the decals are 100% intact and flat but they have very, very light stains on the backing paper due to moisture damage. Please see the two articles (on this website) on how to save or reproduce old decals. These decals are perfect candidates.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$44
Still factory sealed. This kit contains both aircraft. Features parts printed on high quality balsa wood, factory cut strip wood & spars, colored tissue, decals, wheels, propellers, fittings, rubber, lightweight plastic parts, step by step instructions and full size plans.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$44
Still factory sealed and from the late 1960s/early 1970s. These are excellent small scale kits that include both aircraft and features parts printed on high quality balsa wood, factory-cut strip wood & spars, colored tissue, decals, wheels, plastic propellers, fittings, rubber motors, lightweight plastic parts, step by step instructions and full size plans.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
From the late 1960s/early 1970s. This kit contains both aircraft and features parts printed on high quality balsa wood, factory-cut strip wood & spars, colored tissue, decals, wheels, propellers, fittings, rubber, lightweight plastic parts, step by step instructions and full size plans. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed clear bag. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete and includes decals and plans/instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$45
Hard-to-find model that is from the late 1960s or early 70s. It features very easy assembly, die-cut, high quality balsa wood parts, hinge material for the elevator, fully formed wheels, wire stock for the landing gear strut and control line hardware (& pushrod), metal motor mounts, control horn, bellcrank, other hardware and more. The excellent instructions have step-by-step text and are heavily illustrated with general and detail drawings. There is even a section on how to make your first solo flight. The kit has never been assembled but NOTE: there is some 'professional' quality sanding done to the edges of the fuselage and wing. There is no other work done. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$119
Superb kit from the 1950s and makes a very impressive display when built. This highly prefabricated model made from solid Western Pine - not balsa wood. Features completely precarved fuselage, wings, engine nacelles & tail feathers, ready to install propellers, full landing gear and even wood filler, glue, and sandpaper. With detailed instructions and drawings with aircraft history and a large, colorful American Airlines decal sheet in amazing "Near Mint" condition. Never started and complete with all parts and plans. 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 - usually only a quick sanding would finish them.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$58
Beautiful kit from the 1950s made of quality Western Pine hardwood - no balsa. The carving is done to the final shape and when completed it makes an impressive model. Features all carved and smooth wooden parts, clear plastic canopy, full color decals, glue, sandpaper and special hardwood 'teardrop' shaped display stand. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and plans. 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.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$84
Rare. Classic early 1950s kit. Made of solid Western Pine - not balsa. Builds up to an impressive display model. Kit includes fuselage, wings, elevators, rudder all cut to shape, sandpaper and a small parts bag with propeller, wheels, etc. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are excellent. 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 - usually only a quick sanding would finish them.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$26
Every want to build a Strombecker kit? Well, this is the perfect 'Classic Builder!' StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. This one includes beautiful hardwood parts, a clear plastic canopy, full decals in 'excellent' condition as shown, sandpaper, sanding stick and photocopied instructions. The kit has never been started. It is either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried complete with all parts with decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$56
Earlier issue most likely from the late 1940s where the aircraft is labeled 'P-80' instead of the 'F-80' on later issues. StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Includes all hardwood factory-carved parts, clear plastic canopy, hardwood stand with metal stand arm, full decals, sandpaper, sanding stick, wood filler, Casco Powdered Casein Glue, Casein Company Wood Filler and complete instructions. Never started. 100% complete with all parts and plans.
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
Strombecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. All parts are made to shape, including the fuselage, which made these kits easy to assembly and finish. The scale is not listed but has a 6.5 inch wingspan when completed. This kit also includes a clear injection molded canopy, wooden base, wire support, color decals, glue and sandpaper and a stand. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. The carving is done to the final shape and when completed it makes an impressive desk top display. Features fully carved fuselage, wings with airfoil, floats, die-cut tail feathers, small detail parts in the original envelope, sealed envelopes of Casein Glue and Wood Filler, sandpaper, detailed instructions and amazing 'near mint' condition full color decals. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
These two high quality flying scale model kits are from the 1980s . Both feature factory cut balsa parts, quality balsa printwood sheets, strip stock, plastic propeller, rubber motor, nose block, nylon thrust button, rubber hook/propeller shaft, all hardware and more. Includes covering tissue. Never started. The smaller parts are still in the factory sealed bag. Inventoried complete with all parts, excellent full size plans and aircraft history.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$27
From the late 1960s or early 1970s. Features traditional wood/tissue construction, quality die-cut print wood, factory-cut stringers & spars, fully formed wheels, plastic propeller & thrust button, rubber motor tissue and detailed full size plans with building instructions. The kit has not been started and has been inventoried complete with all parts 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.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$34
Rare 1940s issue that features traditional wood/tissue construction, printwood, factory-cut stringers, nose block, detailed full size plans with building instruction notes and covering tissue. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. 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.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
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.