Williams brothers Model Kits
Williams Brothers Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk From USS Akron or Macon, 1/32, 0050
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
Large 1/32 scale kit is well molded and detailed. Includes full interior detail, two types of wheels and rigging material/instructions. Includes decals for multiple Sparrowhawks from either airship and a full color painting guide for all the aircraft on the back of the box. This is the aircraft flown and maintained from the 1930s flying aircraft carriers (rigid airships) USS Macon and USS Akron. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers Boeing 247 Roscoe Turner Racer or United Air Lines, 1/72, 72-247
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$46
Often called the first 'Modern Airliner', the successful Boeing 247 was one the earliest transports with all metal construction, retractable landing gear, de-icers and controllable pitch props. Includes two types of windshields, rubber tires, optional position landing gear and struts. Has full interior detail for two ships: long-range tanks and accessories for Col. Turner's MacRobertson Race Entry, and complete passenger seat interior for United version. Colorful markings for Turners racer or the UAL ship shown on the cover. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers Northrop Gamma - Texaco Sky Chief or Polar Star, 1/72, 72-214
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
The Gamma was designed by John Northrop and was considered very advanced in 1933. The airplane was an instant success. Texaco took delivery of the first one and set numerous cross-country speed records, in addition to being a crowd favorite at air shows. Dr. Lincoln Ellsworth used a Gamma in 1935 for a successful Trans-Antarctic Flight in the 'Polar Star'. This aircraft now rests in the Smithsonian. Gammas were also flown by Howard Hughes and Jacqueline Cochran. The model is very nicely molded and detailed and can build one of two versions of the Sky Chief (Phase I or III) or one of two versions of the Polar Star (Phase I or II)and includes all optional parts required to do so including two different engines, cowlings, nose sections, two and three blade propellers, canopies, one and two seat cockpits and tail wheels as required. Includes an extensive Micro-Scale color decal sheet for two versions each of the Polar Star and Sky Chief. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals and instructions have no stains and are in 'near mint' condition. The box top has a stain as shown in the photo.
Williams Brothers Caudron Racer 1936 Thompson Trophy Winner- Serial No. 6907 / 6908 / 6909 or 6910, 1/32, 32-460
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
From the 1980s and a good, large 1/32 kit of this legendary 1930s racing aircraft. Features detailed cockpit, all parts needed to build one of four versions, detailed engine and more. With a very detailed paint guide and decal sheet for four aircraft; the decals are extensive and even includes the fine red, white and blue fuselage stripe. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The French Caudron was a aerodynamically beautiful aircraft. It won the 1936 Thompson and Greve Trophies as well as the 1933, '34 and '35 Coupe Deutsch de la Meurthe European races.
Williams Brothers Gee Bee Z Racer - 1931 Thompson Trophy Winner - Wasp Jr or Wasp Sr. Aircraft, 1/32, 32-426
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$42
From the 1970s/80 and a well detailed, large 1/32 scale kit of this classic 1930s racer. Features parts to build early Wasp Jr or later Wasp Sr versions, full cockpit, hard or black rubber tires, rigging material, rigging diagram and more. Includes painting guide and colorful decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers Curtiss C-46 - USAAF / Flying Tigers or Chinese Air Force, 1/72, 72-346
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
Older but nicely detailed and includes decals for two USAAF ships, the civil and colorful Flying Tigers Line freight airline and the Chinese Air Force. Features choice of 3 blade Hamilton or 4 blade Curtis Props, cockpit detail, hard or rubber wheels, dual position landing gear and more. NOTE: this kit has 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: wing halves; nacelles; cockpit interior; horizontal stabilizer halves; 3 blade hubs (rear section) to engine fronts; one gear strut assembly to landing gear plate. The interior parts have been painted silver. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one gear strut plate; easily made as it is a flat parts. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers Martin B-10B Bomber - 96th Bombardment Squadron / 11th BS / 31st BS, 1/72, 72-210
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
The B-10 was a highly advanced aircraft for the 1930s, featuring fully enclosed crew, retractable landing gear, controllable pitch propellers and revolving turret. This model is very nicely detailed and molded. It features internal crew stations, retracted or extended landing gear with struts compressed or extended, external bomb rack and bombs, hard or flexible wheels and decals for three aircraft. Never started. The parts are either inventoried complete or still in the internal factory sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers 1926 Ford Flivver - The Model T Of The Air, 1/48, 48-661
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$28
Nicely detailed and molded 1/48 scale model of the 1926 Ford, dubbed 'The Model A' of the air. Features very good cockpit and engine detail, rigging material, full size plans and rigging diagram, color decals and instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers Wright J-5 Whirlwind Radial Aircraft Engine, 1/8, 304
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$125
Still factory sealed. 1970s issue of the engine that powered Lindberg's Spirit of St. Louis across the Atlantic Ocean. Large 1/8 scale. Very highly detailed kit with over 150 parts. Complete engine includes crankcase, 9 cylinders, two magnetos, carburetor air heater, fuel pump, oil pump, accessories, mounting ring, carburetor and fuel system, vinyl wires for the distributor blocks and dual ignition system and more. A name plate label is included with a Wright J-5 decal. The Wright J-5 powered a great many famous aircraft of the day - the Bellanca 'Columbia', Boeing Model 72, Cessna Cabin, Curtiss Lark, Fairchild Cabin, Fokker Universal and C-2 / F-7 Trimotors, early Ford Trimotors, Keystone Pathfinder, Lockheed Vega, Sikorsky S-36 and many others.
Williams Brothers Pitcairn Autogiro PCA-2 - Or Navy XOP-1 - (Autogyro), 1/48, 48-161
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
This large 1/48 model is from the 1970s and is well molded and detailed for that time. Features very good cockpit and engine, full size drawings and rigging guide as well as additional photo for detailing. Includes markings for two aircraft, 'Miss Champion' and the Navy version. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers RC Radial Realism - 5 Cylinder Radial Engine Cylinders, \, 325
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
This kit is designed for use in scale R/C aircraft. No scale is given but each assembled cylinder measures 1.75 inches high. Features 5 highly detailed cylinders with base flanges, intake tubes, push rod covers, rocker covers, exhaust stacks, oil line, spark plugs and flexible dual ignition leads. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing the cowling, which is what the cylinders mount to. You will need to furnish your own cowl.
Williams Brothers Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk - From Akron or Macon Airships, 1/32, 32-F9C
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Large scale (1/32) kit is nicely molded and well detailed. Includes very good interior detail, two types of wheels and rigging material/instructions. Includes decals for one of 6 different Sparrowhawks from either airship. This is the aircraft flown and maintained from the 1930s flying aircraft carriers (rigid airships) USS Macon and USS Akron. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.