Plastic Model Kits
Airfix DH Comet 4B - BEA, 1/144, SK500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$49
1960s type 3 logo issue. Nice 1/144 scale kit of the world's first jet airliner. Includes clear windows, full landing gear, display stand, passenger boarding stairs and BEA decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The initial Comet Is were in operation long before the 707, which gave the British an incredible post-war lead in the expanding civil aviation market. Just as the Comet was flying high and orders were pouring in from around the world, Comets began to mysteriously fall out of the sky. Everything from lightning to terrorist bombs were blamed. For months the root cause went undiscovered. Then, in a landmark investigation that is considered the first modern post-crash autopsy, it was discovered that the stresses around a small ADF window on the top of the fuselage were causing metal fatigue failure when the fuselage was pressurized. To confirm this, a Comet I was placed in a water tank and subjected to pressurization stresses. After some time, a dramatic failure occurred. Then parts of a crashed Comet were pulled from underwater proving once and for all that this was the root cause.
Pegasus Fairey Fulmar Mk.I or Mk.II - FAA or USAAF - Bagged, 1/72, 3002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$18
Still factory sealed. Very good mold quality featuring all very fine recessed panel lines, cast metal details and full decals for both aircraft listed.
Revell Messerschmitt Bf-110 G-4 Japan Issue - (Bf110G4), 1/32, H250-2000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$125
Very rare Revell of Japan issue dated 1975. Please note the fantastic box art work, which was only used on this issue. Most Japan issues have special features; this kit is no exception. The front page of the instructions is a glossy, full-color 16.5" x 11.5" painting guide and also has a giant color photo of the assembled model. Large and well detailed kit features detailed engines, removable cowls, full cockpit, hinged canopies, crew figures, detailed weapons bay and removable access cover, complete radar antenna, very good landing gear detail and excellent decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - (ex Comet), 1/110, 291-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$79
Very rare 1964 Aurora of Canada hardbox issue of the ex-Comet kit. Several small-scale Comet molds (including the F-104, B-47 and B-52) were never reissued for the USA market and for decades I have wondered what happened to them. Aurora had no need for them, as they had already cut their own (superior) small-scale molds for those subjects. Well, the ex-Comet molds went to Aurora of Canada! The slightly less detailed Comet kits were issued there using the same box art as their slightly more detailed Aurora USA counterparts. Simply looking at the box top, you could not tell the difference. However, the contents and instructions gives the secret away. Molded in silver and clear and still retains the original Comet 'teardrop' shaped two-piece stand. Naturally the instructions are completely unique since this is a completely different kit from the Aurora USA Starfighter. This model is 100% correct and has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Kawasaki T-4 Blue Impulse - Acrobatic Team, 1/72, SP96
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$19
Still factory sealed. Very finely molded with 68 parts, all very fine recessed panel lines, full cockpit, two piece canopy, drop tanks and a painting guide and colorful decals for the Blue Impulse Team.
Monogram M48A2 Patton 50 Ton Tank, 1/32, PM159-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$59
1966 issue with 'South East Asia' box artwork by B. Miller. Large scale kit with many working features. Has flexible treads, rotating turret and cupola, elevating main gun and machine gun, working wheels/sprockets, driver and four combat figures. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: there is bug damage to the backing paper only of the decals. The actual transfers are fine.
Revell Douglas A3D Skywarrior - S Issue - (A-3), 1/84, H241-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$125
First issue dated 1956 with the incredible artwork that has made these kits so famous and valuable. The box is in amazing "Near Mint-" condition with perfect color and gloss. The only things keeping it from being mint are a tiny crease at the lower left (not even visible in the photo) and short, closed tears on the long box sides at the factory sealing tape. Features folding wings and horizontal stabilizer, rotating and elevating rear gun turret, optional position landing gear, speed brakes & escape hatch, three crew figures and more. Includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Instructions and decals are in 'excellent++' condition also with very light yellowing as the only flaw.
Airfix Jet Provost T. Mk.3 - Bagged - T3 Issue, 1/72, 109
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$26
Still factory sealed. 1960s Type Three logo bagged issue with colorful header.
Revell Oldsmobile Delivery Van Highway Pioneers - (Oldsmobile), 1/32, H44
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$38
1953 early issue molded in white and black plastic and it includes colorful insignia for 'Gowland's Bakery.' This kit has never been started. All parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag and it includes the instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car 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 could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Airfix Boston Bomber A-20 - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$28
Black end panel issue from the 1960s. Features movable rudder, elevator and ailerons, crew and cockpit, movable propeller and wheels and British markings. NOTE: this kit has minor and 'professional' quality assembly to (2) pieces - the pilot is glued to his seat. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Lindberg F-80C Shooting Star - (P-80), 1/48, 500-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$59
From the 1950s and with wonderful artwork. The hardbox is in 'excellent+' condition with great color and gloss. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear with the early O-lin style two-piece, teardrop-based stand. The kit has not been started and is complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Paul Lindberg got his start in 1930s model aviation by designing, building and flying stick and tissue aircraft. His plans appeared in Popular Aviation magazine and he soon made a name for himself. When injection molding showed the way to increased kit sales in the late 1940s/early 1950s, he quickly teamed up with Mr. Olsen to create 'O-lin' models. Ray Gaedke was one the the early artists for O-lin, and he help pioneer dramatic and colorful box artwork. In the early 1950s Paul Lindberg was running the company and had the logo changed to his name. The first logo was circular, with 'Lindberg' in middle and 'Products' 'Incorporated' arched across the top and bottom. The second logo is the 'Yellow Square' that is on this kit. Ray Gadke continued his bold and colorful artwork for Lindberg and did this F-80C boxart as well.
Revell Douglas DC-7 Compania Mexicana De Aviacion, 1/122, H222
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$110
Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find Lodela issue with CMA markings. The actual parts are from Revell's famous 'Pre-S' kit from 1954/55.
Fujimi Kawasaki Goshikisen Ki-100 - Bagged, 1/70, 0708
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$10
Mokei/Bachmann issue most likely from the 1970s. Features rotating prop, retractable undercarriage, working elevator, ailerons and rudder and opening canopy. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing the part that is used in the gear wells if the gear is shown retracted. Inventoried with all other parts including decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Type 21 - 2 Sq 1st Section Lt. Commander Sigeru Itaya - Tainan NAP 1/C Saburo Sakai - 261st FG, 1/72, AP14
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$24
Still factory sealed. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines and excellent detail. Includes decals for all three aircraft including two famous aces.
Model Airways Nieuport 28 1917, 1/16, 1002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$169
Excellent model from 2000 that builds the skeletal inner structure of a Nieuport 28. Features over 190 laser cut hardwood (basswood, birch and plywood) parts, over 200 Britannia metal, copper, aluminum, steel, brass and rubber parts and over 50 Britannia metal castings for the Gnome-Rhone Type 9N rotary engine complete with all cylinders, distributor, spark plugs and crankcase. Details other than the engine (which is a kit to itself) include turnbuckles, guy wires, compression bar, pulleys, wire support brackets, struts, flight instruments, tires and much more. Includes three sheets of full size plans and very detailed instructions. Completed wingspan is 20 inches. Never started. All of the small parts and many of the large parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The few larger parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes all plans and instructions.
Airfix Me-262 - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 11-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
From the 1960s and has the colorful, action-packed artwork that these kits are famous for. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 6-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
1960 issue with dramatic Craftmaster artwork of a pilot landing his heavily battle-damaged D-9 with a dead (and flaming) engine. This is the small box format; kit number 1223-50 has the larger format box. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE: the decals have some lifting.
Hasegawa P-51K Mustang - 'Josie' 340 FS 348 FG / RAF No 19 Sq / No 3 RAAF Australian Squadron No 239 FBW, 1/48, JT31
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
Dated 1995. Very highly detailed model that is superbly molded with all very fine recessed panel lines. Features very highly detailed cockpit and landing gear wells, drop tank, bomb and rocket load-outs, two piece canopy and a very large and detailed decal sheet for one USAAF (includes all stripes as shown in the box art), one RAF and one RAF Australian Squadron aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora M109 Howitzer Tank - (Self Propelled Gun), 1/48, 326-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$75
1969 Big A hardbox issue with an 'excellent' condition box. Hard to find 1/48 armor kit that has very good detail for that time. Features over 100 pieces, choice of long or short barrels (not offered in earlier issues) working bogies and tracks, rotating turret, elevating gun, driver, commander & soldier figures and more. Includes decals for US Army and West German Army. Never started. The actual tank has been inventoried with all parts present and includes decals and instructions but NOTE: missing display base.
Bandai Anti-Tank Gun IV Nashorn - (Sd.Kfz. 164 Hornisse), 1/48, 8258
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$57
Rare 1/48 scale model is part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and crew members that can be assembled in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.