Stargazer Models Discovery XD-1 From 2001: A Space Odyssey - 30 Inch Long Model, 1/144
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$225
Rare. Very highly detailed, high-definition resin cast kit from Stargazer Models, one of the finest makers of limited-run science fiction spacecraft. Years of research went into this model and the once assembled it is 30 inches long and features 166 pieces, interior for the command module, HAL Ante-Room, Pod Bay with three EVA Pods and more. With very detailed instructions. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The few large parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork.
MPC 1977 Datsun Pickup - Stock / Dirt Racer / Custom, 1/25, 1-7708
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$64
Still factory sealed. This is the rare first and only issue kit of this popular 1977 pickup. This is a rather remarkable kit and is very well detailed for that time. Features a complete rolling chassis build just like the actual truck, excellent full front and rear suspension, separately molded exhaust, underside mounted spare, well-detailed engine with optional custom parts, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, full interior, roll bar, custom lights, stock and custom wheels, turning front wheels, opening tailgate and more.
Aurora 1913 Mercer Raceabout - Old Timers Issue, 1/16, 572-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$95
1961 issue in an 'excellent' grade box. Done in a big 1/16 scale, this kit and the other 'Old Timers' in the series represented a significant leap forward in quality for Aurora. It features full suspension, transaxle and driveline detail, rolling chassis build up like the real car, full exhaust, detailed interior and more. Molded in gloss ivory, gloss black, clear and with chrome plated parts and real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The black parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bag. The ivory and clear parts were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Aurora was renowned for turning a profit and for keeping expenses down. In researching new kit subjects, they came upon a forgotten jewel - the Hudson Miniatures line of 1/16 scale wooden kits. Hudson had discontinued this line due to lack of sales of wooden kits. But the Hudson models were second to none in quality, research and documentation. Aurora was quick to realize this and used the research and layout from these kits to create the subjects for this 'Old Timers' series. It is fortunate for us that they did, because in most cases this is the only injection molded kit of these rare and classic early automobiles.
Aurora Fokker Eindekker - (E-III Eindecker), 1/48, 134-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$48
1963 issue with Jo Kotula artwork. This kit was part of Aurora's very popular and successful 1/48 WWI series. The line started in 1956 and was expanded through the 1960s. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This is the second issue because the box side logos does not have 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the logos. Thank to Dusty Rhodes for pointing out that the decals are for serial 419/15, Bayerische Feldflieger Abteiling 9, Autumn 1915.
Aurora Breguet 14, 1/48, 141-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$48
Dated 1963 with artwork by Jo Kotula. Molded in gloss green and black. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing B-47 Stratojet, 1/180, 493-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$68
Dated 1961 but the price extension and logo tell us that this kit is likely from 1964 to 65. Features classic Jo Kotula box art. Molded in gloss silver and clear featuring full landing gear and the clear 'triangle globe' stand and arm. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. Please note that this box actually displays 'excellent++' but is graded only 'very good+' because there are two narrow pieces of masking tape on both short sides and some clear tape on both long sides. In both cases, the tape was being used to 'reseal' the kit at home.
Heller Saab 91 Safir - Sweden, 1/72, 80287
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$28
Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded with recessed control surfaces and fine raised panel lines.
Heller Renault Vivastella, 1/24, 80724
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$59
Hard to find of this 1928 luxury car that came in many body styles. The model is very well detailed with 115 pieces and features rolling chassis build-up just like the actual car, very good front and rear suspension and drive line, detailed engine, removable hood, complete interior, closed or open rumble seat, optional up or down convertible top, instrument face decals and more. Molded in tan, black, clear and chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
J Zinger Products THREE 18-8-14 Wood Propellers NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propellers of the size and quantity listed. Please note that the package you receive may or may not have the yellow header. I have duplicates of some props and some are missing the header.
J Zinger Products ONE 18-8 ONE 18-10 ONE 18-12 Wood Propellers NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propellers of the size and quantity listed. Please note that the package you receive may or may not have the yellow header. I have duplicates of some props and some are missing the header.
J Zinger Products TWO Pro Zinger 18-6 Wood Propellers NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$30
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propellers of the size and quantity listed. Please note that the package you receive may or may not have the yellow header. I have duplicates of some props and some are missing the header.
J Zinger Products ONE 20-8 Wood Propellers NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes a high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propeller of the size and quantity listed.
J Zinger Products ONE 20-10 Wood Propeller NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes a high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propeller of the size and quantity listed.
Hasegawa Kawasaki C-1 SKE Version - JASDF Tactical Cargo Aircraft, 1/200, MX3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Very finely molded with all recessed surface detail, optional position landing gear and more. Includes decals for 26 different aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Kawasaki C-1 Charlie One - JASDF Tactical Cargo Aircraft, 1/200, MX2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Very finely molded with all recessed surface detail, optional position landing gear and more. Includes decals for 26 different aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa IJN Destroyers Hayanami Harusame And Ayanami, 1/700, B-12-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair to VG
$36
SALE!! Includes all three kits in the original boxes. All three are never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals (if furnished) and instructions. The bottom two kits are Tamiya; the top one is Hasegawa.
Hasegawa Myoko Japanese Heavy Cruiser - IJN, 1/700, B-1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$26
Very highly detailed waterline 1/700 ship model. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Drone Engineering Secret Weapon - Spectacular Disel Flyer - 38 Inch Wingspan Super Stunt Control Line Model Designed For Diesel Engine
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$125
Very rare and from 1948. This is a completely prefabricated, balsa and hardwood super-stunt control line design by Leon Shulman. At that time it was capable of doing every possible maneuver that control line models could perform and some that could not be done, such as a loop and vertical 8's. It can literally be built in a few hours and features factory cut and carved, high-quality wooden parts, shaped and hollowed leading edges, tapered training edges, hardware, fully formed wire landing gear (or to be used as a take-off trolley that remained on the runway to improve performance), covering tissue and more. The full size plans include heavily illustrated step-by-step assembly as well as complete flying tips from the famous designer. NOTE: this kit has 'excellent' quality sub assembly as follows: bellcrank to elevator; upper & lower fuselage and hardwood reinforcements assembled. Horizontal stabilizer and elevator are very neatly sanded. There is no other assembly. The model has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork included. Please note that the covering tissue has bug damage. In 1948 Drone Diesel also produced and marketed the 'Dronette' Sport Flyer & Stunt Trainer and the 'Hot-Rock,' a National Open Stunt Champion in 1947. These model, with the 'Secret Weapon,' promoted 'Diesel At Its Best,' the Drone Diesel Engine with a Class B displacement of .297, bore of 21/32 and Stroke of 7/8". The compression ratio was whopping 18 to 1. A speed control and variable compression head were also available.
Copper State Models Caudron G.IV Hydravion - G-IV, 1/48, CSM1028
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
Very hard-to-find and features beautifully injection molded plastic parts, a large number of PE parts on two frets, clear windshields and full decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Curtiss P-6E Hawk Pursuit - Wooden Flying Aircraft, 1/16, M-21
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$95
From the late 1930s. This is an early issue in the cardboard box with 'Cleveland World Famous Models' printed in silver, which is in unusually good condition. This is a scale flying model in the museum scale of 1/16. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, pre-drilled nose block, fully formed wheels, thrust button & spinner, pre-routed/drilled wheel pants stock, various sizes of metal stock, other balsa stock as required, color insignia, covering material and highest quality plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane business- Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter- Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.