Nichimo Maya Heavy Cruiser Motorized, 1/500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$110
Very Rare. Nichimo was founded in 1951 and was a very famous Japanese kit manufacturer both at home and around the world. This model dates from the late 1950s or very early 1960s and is part of an extensive and sought-after 1/500 scale IJN Warship Series with expensive glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. The model can built for motorized operation in water or static with waterline or full hull display. Well detailed and molded for that time, it features all hardware for motorizing, a steel and brass gear box for dual-propeller drive, switch, wire, universal joints, brass batter contacts, metal shafts, an original Mabuchi FA13 still in the original colorful box, one piece lower hull (molded in a realistic IJN 'Hull Red'), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, floatplanes and more. Never started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the hardware bag is open and inventoried complete. Includes instructions, silver and gold foil-covered cardboard name plate and internal packing display 'band.' Please note that Nichimo did not supply decals with this issue. Please note that the box would display slightly better than the 'good+' rating, but is graded as such because there is a closed tear at the center of the right short side. It has been very neatly and correct repaired from the inside with light weight cardstock and book binding glue.
Nichimo IJN Ashigara Heavy Cruiser Motorized, 1/500, U-5015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$74
1970s issue with fantastic box art. This is part of Nichimo's famous 1/500 scale battleship and heavy cruiser line. This full hull kit is designed for operation in water or static full hull or waterline display. Nicely detailed and features lower hull molded in a 'IJN Hull Red' and all other parts molded in a very realistic dark gray. Includes all hardware for motorizing with brass battery contacts, metal shaft, cv joint, switch and more. The kit has never been started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the hardware bag has been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. Nichimo did not include the motor in this issue; it had to be purchased separately. Please note that the box has pen scribble on the right as shown.
Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette - Or USS Saucy Flower Class Corvette, 1/72, 05061
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$225
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. This model includes optional parts and decals to build either ship. Features 1003 parts, full hull with plenty of space inside for R/C conversion, excellent superstructure, detailed weapons, 15 crew members, steel chain, signal flags, rigging material and much more. Includes a display stand.
Revell USS Forrest Sherman DD931 Destroyer, 1/320, H463
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$59
Dated 1972 and has a rare, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition box. This is a large-scale model measures over 15 inches long and is well detailed for that time. Features full hull with propellers and rudder detail, complete deck fittings, elevating and rotating main turrets, torpedo tubes, torpedo and lifeboat davits, detailed depth charge racks, display stand, decals, flag sheet and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions.
AJM Model HMS Chitral 1942 British Armed Merchant Cruiser, 1/700, 700-015
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$70
Rare. Very highly detailed high-definition resin cast waterline model with resin details and a very large number of brass PE parts on multiple frets. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Combrig Henri IV French Battleship 1903, 1/700, 70199
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Very highly detailed and well molded resin waterline model kit. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes illustrated instructions. From my friend Dusty Rhodes: Several sources record that some unfortunate sheep gave their lives to demonstrate the lethality of the main battery's muzzle blast. The vessel was reported to have been exceedingly wet aft, especially under way, with a freeboard of about six feet. She was jocularly known among some English speakers as "The Angry Cat" (~ Henri Quatre). Although sometimes described as an eccentric and dangerous experiment in battleship design, The Angry Cat played a significant combatant role in the Eastern Med in the First World War and was damaged by Turkish shore battery fire in the Dardanelles.
Combrig German Helgoland Battleship 1911, 1/700, 70429
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$75
Rare and out of production. Very highly detailed and well molded resin waterline model kit. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes illustrated instructions.
Sealsmodel Japanese Cruiser Asama Circa 1890s - Asama Class Armored Cruiser - With A Small Scale Cast Metal Submarine Model, 1/700, SMP0073800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$34
This model is very highly detailed and finely molded. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes and instructions. Also includes a very fine and tiny cast metal submarine model as well, possible related with a war memorial which is shown on a large, full color card and map sealed with the tiny submarine.
StromBecker USS Tacoma Frigate, C17
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$85
Excellent kit from the 1950s that measures 10.5 inches long when assembled. StromBecker was famous for this line of pre-carved wood kits. Made of solid Western Pine hardwood - not balsa. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and plans.
Megow USS Selfridge DD-320 Destroyer - Wooden Ship Kit, K-6
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Dated 1936 and very rare in this condition. The box is in amazing 'Excellent' condition with bright colors, no creases, tear, splits or crushing and all flaps are present and in very good condition. The completed model is 6 inches long. Inside, the kit consists of the hull block, a long piece of printwood with the decks, deck fittings and more, mast and funnel stock, full size plans with side and top elevations, illustrated text assembly instructions, rigging details, a nice photo of the completed model, hull sections for shaping and cut out number '320' for the hull. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Pacific Monograph Kaiten Mk 2/4, 1/96, PM96-02
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$34
Very rare big 1/96 scale model. It is molded in high-definition cast resin and includes numerous PE details. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Skywave US Navy Dry Dock And Fletcher DD Lower Hull, 1/700, SW-2000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
Kit includes one large shipyard-style crane, one dry dock, dock gate and more. Also included is one lower hulls for a Fletcher-class DD. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions (which are on the back of the box.)
Skywave LST Mk. II With Vehicles - Two Ships, 1/700, 4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Highly detailed waterline kits. Includes two LSTs, both with vehicles. There are extensive decals for many ships (different hull number options.) The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Skywave Two Fletcher Class USN Destroyer - With Decals For 8 Different Ships - Two Kits, 1/700, 1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Contains two complete kits. These are very highly detailed and finely molded waterline models with decals for a total of 8 different subjects. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Le Royal Louis - With Sails, 1/200, 910
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$65
Large and very well detailed model with over 640 parts. Includes complete deck fittings, cannon & carriages, detailed masts, vac billowing sails, full rigging instructions and more. Never started. Inside, the parts are still in the factory sealed parts bags and instructions.
Aurora Flying Sub Test Shot - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (Seaview Submarine) Bagged, 1/60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$150
Very rare item for the advanced collector. This item was from the estate of Dave Cockrum, the world-famous Aurora box artist, sculpture and kit designer. However, he is even more famous for his long history with DC and Marvel Comics. When working at Aurora, Dave had access to 'The Room'. In it were test shots from almost every Aurora kit ever made; employees were welcome to come in and take a kit when they pleased. This Flying Sub came from that room. It is a rare test shot molded in the usual test shot color - white- and includes the clear parts. Although the kit is complete, it does not have a box or instructions like most all test shots.
Heller Amerigo Vespucci Italian Sailing Ship, 1/150, 80807
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$69
Still factory sealed and out of production. Large and highly detailed kit of the famous Italian Navy training sailing ship. Includes vacuform billowing sails, rigging material and full rigging instructions.
Monogram USS Ramsey DDG-2 Guided Missile Destroyer, 1/310, 3011
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$119
Rare and dated 1987. This large scale, excellent model features full one-piece hull, detailed superstructure, bow sonar dome, hull 'fins', rudder and screw, rotating gun turret, directors and missile launcher, ASROC launcher, Tartar missile, helicopter and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell USS Franklin D Roosevelt - Midway Class Aircraft Carrier, 1/547, 0307
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$149
Still factory sealed. 1995 reissue of the original 1950s 'S' issue. Rare model of an early straight-deck Midway class that is well detailed for that time featuring full on-piece hull, separately molded main anti-aircraft armament, detailed island structure with sensors, air airwing of F9F-8 Cougars (straight and folded wings), helicopters, F4U Corsairs & AD-6 Skyraiders, display stand and more.
Revell HMS Ark Royal And Tribal Class Destroyer, 1/720, H483-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
967 issue contains both ship models. Very well detailed for that time and features snap-on-and-off lower hulls so they can be displayed waterline or full hull anytime you wish. Features 8 Fairey Fulmar aircraft, separately molded guns and gun directors, excellent superstructure and flight deck island, davits, lifeboats, full propeller & rudder detail, display stand and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.