Plastic Model Kits
Frog Westland Wessex I (S-58) - Royal Australian Navy or Royal Navy - Red Series, 1/72, F247
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$22
Molded in light gray-blue. Very nicely molded model. Includes decals for both versions. This kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Frog Douglas Boston III - Havoc A-20 - Green Series, 1/72, 151P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Nicely molded. High quality Frog kit with unsightly rivets, just fine panel lines for a realistic model. Features basic cockpit and crew stations, crew figures, separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudder. This kit has never been started. It is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Frog Westland Wallace Red Series, 1/72, F167
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$29
1960s Red Series issue that is well molded and detailed for that time and builds into a realistic model. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Mitchell Mk.II (B-25C) Medium Bomber - RAF 180 Sq / (Dutch) 320 Sq RAF, 1/72, F159
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
1970s issue with the final logo. As with most every Frog kit, there are very fine panel lines and no unrealistic surface detail. This allows you to build a realistic model. Features good basic cockpit, crew, detailed engines, separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudders and rotating wheels and propellers. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell F-4EJ Phantom II - Japan JSDF Issue, 1/32, H3001-2500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$69
Very rare 1976 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. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals were once stuck to the large fold-out color illustration. As a result the decals are only 'fair.' Most of the damage is between the transfers, but there is some damage on some of the smaller decals also. There is certainly enough there to make a new sheet using the instructions located on this website on how to save and reproduce old decals. The large foldout color guide is damaged on the front 1/2 as well.
Revell P-51B Mustang - U've Had It!, 1/32, 4401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
1979 issue and a fine model for that time. Features very good full cockpit, complete engine and firewall, removable cowl panel, detailed landing gear wells, optional position landing gear, rotating wheels and propeller, pilot figure and more. Includes decals for the colorful box top aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Kure Naval Port Diorama With Ships, 1/3000, 401317
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$44
Hard-to-find, very highly detailed and finely molded diorama that includes an injection molded ground & sea base with the buildings & slips shown as well as matching-scale injection molded ships. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Diorama Accessories Tents Oil Drums Bridge Sandbag, 1/76, 4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$24
Rare and excellent model for small-scale armor dioramas and also suitable for 1/72 airfield dioramas as well. Includes two tents, numerous and varied brick assemblies, two wooden bridge walkways, 14 sand bags (of two sizes), 7 oil drums and 6 jerry cans. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Hasegawa J-35O Draken Austrian Special - (J35 / J35O), 1/48, 09817
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$62
Still factory sealed. This is a special edition is the only modern 1/48 Draken model and is dated 2008. Very well detailed with 108 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy, drop tanks and a large and color decal sheet and paint guide for this beautiful Austrian aircraft.
ESCI TWO Freedom Fighter F-5A - NF-5A / SF-5A - 314th Sq Holland / 336th Skv 'Flying Jokers' Aerobatic Team Norway / ALA 21 Esc 211 Spain / 341 Sq Greece, 1/72, 9032
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$39
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The kits feature very fine recessed panel lines, a variety of optional parts for the four different versions, detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position speed brakes and canopy and a wide load of under-wing weapons. With paint guide and decals for all four variants. NOTE: decals have light stains on the backing paper due to the original wax paper protective cover sheet.
Dragon Sd.Kfz.184 Ferdinand, 1/35, 6133
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$52
Hard-to-find kit that is very well detailed with 464 pieces, individual track links and decals for three different tanks. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Dragon Soviet SU-85M Tank Destroyer Premium Edition, 1/35, 6415
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$34
Very highly detailed with over 580 pieces, numerous brass PE details, turned metal gun barrel, MagicTrack individual track links and much more. Includes paint guide and decals for six different tanks. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Grumman S2F Hunter Killer - ASW Aircraft - Small Scale Issue, 1/111, PL26-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$48
Rare 1905s model in excellent condition inside and out. As with most Comet kits, this one is very nicely molded with all recessed panel detail and no unsightly rivets. Features rotating propellers, sonar dome, extensive clear windows, wing search light with clear cover and includes the Comet 'Teardrop' shaped display stand. Molded in gloss gray and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Supermodel TWO Aermacchi MB-326 - Italy / Argentina (Navy) / Australia / South Africa, 1/72, 10-011
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$30
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and the parts are still in the factory sealed bag; includes decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: wing halves built; two gear doors in the up position; cockpit tub; two instrument panels to one fuselage half. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Nicely molded and detailed kit with fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface lines. Features very good cockpit detail, wing tip drop tanks, optional position canopy and speed brake, underwing drop tanks and rocket pods and markings for all four air forces.
RPM Tank Destroyer TK-S With 20mm Gun FK wz.38 - Poland 1939, 1/72, 72501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
SALE!! Includes two kits in one box. Both kits are never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
RPM TWO Pz Spahwagen P204(f) With CDM Turret, 1/72, 72301
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor
$23
SALE!! Includes two kits in one box. Kit #1 is never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Kit #2 is never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter USS San Francisco CA-38 1942 - New Orleans Class Heavy Cruiser, 1/350, 05309
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$52
Modern and very highly detailed with 263 pieces. Can be built as full hull or waterline. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter TWO KITS AN-2 Colt On Skis And 01606 AN-2V Colt On Floats, 1/72, 01607
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$24
SALE!! Includes both kits in one box. The Ski Colt is never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. For the Float Colt AN-2V, NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: two seats to floor; wing halves. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Field Marshal Rommel, 1/25, PF0005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$19
Very highly detailed, large 1/25 scale Rommel figure goes perfectly with Tamiya's large 1/25 tanks or as a stand-alone model. Includes figure and accessory goggles and binoculars. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts. The full color box drawings serve as the instructions as there are only about 6 or 7 pieces.
Revell 1911 Rolls Royce Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H46-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$34
1953 issue, the first year for the 'Series Three' Highway Pioneers. Molded in a beautiful dark burgundy plastic. These issues feature the same 5 car artwork on every box; the only way to identify the contents was an ink-stamped name on the box ends. This kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internally sealed factory bag. Includes instructions. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!