Lindberg Grumman F11F-1 Tiger - (F11F1), 1/48, 531-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$55
Original issue first dating from the late 1950s. Nice short-nose early F11F with Ray Gaedke artwork. This is a one-owner kit purchased new on 5-4-1964 in Lexington, KY. Has all the great features that made kits from this time so special. Has movable ailerons, rudder and elevators, detailed jet engine with opening inspection panel and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawk - (A-4), 1/48, 529-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$52
Rare early issue of the Prototype Skyhawk from the mid 1950s. This is the smallest box that anyone has dared place a 1/48 scale A-4 in and the classic box art is by Ray Gaedeck Box. For some reason, this issue is rarer than the other Lindberg kits of that time. This model represents the very early Skyhawk, which is no surprise; Lindberg, like Aurora, often tried to be 'first to market' and did not hesitate to use prototypes for kits. Features detailed jet engine, opening inspection panel, pilot and ejection seat, opening canopy, full landing gear, centerline drop tank, wing rockets and display stand. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The box is graded 'good' because you can see the remains of tape right down the center, just foward of the cockpit.
Heller NA T-28 Trojan Fennec With Eduard PE Detail Set - South Vietnam or French Air Forces, 1/72, 80279
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Includes Eduard #72-181 T-2B Brass PE Detail Set designed for this Heller kit. It is still factory sealed and has numerous PE parts for the interior and exterio, film instruments and complete instructions. The actual kit is nicely molded with full cockpit detail and includes markings for either version - South Vietnam 1st Air Commando 1963 or French EALA 1/72 Algeria 1960. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Messerschmitt Bf-108 Taifun - Luftwaffe Sicily 1953 or Bulgarian Air Force, 1/72, 80231
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
Nice kit of the famous high-performance civil aircraft that caused a sensation and led directly to the famous Bf-109 Fighter. Very nicely molded and has recessed control surfaces and fine raised panel lines. Includes markings for the two aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Planet Models Messerschmitt Me P.1095 - (P1095), 1/72, 017
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
Limited edition, high definition cast resin kit of excellent quality. Features fine recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit and a clear vacuform canopy still in 'mint' condition - undamaged and still clear (no yellowing). Never started and all parts are still internally sealed. With instructions and decals.
Sanwa Lockheed C-130B Hercules, 1/205, PA1102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$95
Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Very nicely detailed for that time with fine surface detail, optional 'closed' or 'open' rear dual cargo doors, moving ailerons, rotating props, optional opened or closed crew boarding stairs/door and colorful decals. Molded in gloss silver, black and clear. includes factory glue tube. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and 'excellent' with slight yellowing as the only flaw and the instructions in 'near mint' condition. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Sanwa B-26D Invader Bomber - (A-26 / A/B-26), 1/110, 514
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
Dates from the early 1960s and very hard to find. The scale is approximate. The kit is dated by the 'Tokyo Plamo' logo, which was used between 1960 and 1964. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bag. With instructions in 'excellent' condition. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. There was even a cut away 727 in big 1/96 scale and an Airport Set with a Cessna 180 and Bell 47D Helicotoper. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Revell Breguet Br-1150 Atlantic MPA, 1/72, 04384
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
Large 1/72 scale model is from all new molds. The Atlantic is one of the most important French maritime reconnaissance aircraft ever made and this kit features 232 pieces, good cockpit detail, optional position entry door, opened or closed weapons bay doors, weapons load and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg North American F-86 Sabre Jet - First Issue, 1/48, 505
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$48
Very rare first issue with the Lindberg 'Script Cirle' logo, the early 'small box' and no price extension. From the mid 1950s. The side says "Formerly O-Lin Products." Features dramatic Ray Gaedke box art, pilot and ejection seat, two piece canopy, full landing gear, two wing drop tanks, 8 wing-mounted rockets, teardrop-based display stand and decals for the very colorful box art aircraft (including all stripes). Molded in silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals also have the 'Script Circle' logo and the instructions have the script and rectangle logos. Please note that the instructions show a two piece pilot figure and a sub-floor under the seat; this issue of this model never had a two piece pilot (just a one piece) and the sub-floor was never part of the model. The earlier O-lin issue and the FJ had the two piece pilot, and Lindberg did eventually correct the instructions for the F-86. These kind of errors were very common on early Lindberg kits. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Airfix North American B-25C/D Mitchell - B-25D Lady Jane 23rd Antisubmarine Sq Tampa FL July 1943 / B-25C Desert Warrior 8st Bomb Sq (Medium) 12th Group Bolling Field Washington DC July 1943, 1/72, A06015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$36
Still factory 'rectangle tape' sealed. Modern issue from completely new molds. Features 166 pieces, all recessed surface detail, excellent cockpit and crew stations, detailed bomb bay with optional position bomb bay doors, bomb load, working rudders and elevators, 'good' engine detail, optional position landing gear, separately molded split trailing edge wing flaps, rotating turret with elevating guns, pilot figure, optional parts for different variants and more.
Academy Hughes 500D ASW, 1/48, 1645
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Naval variant of the famous Hughes 500 light helicopter features smoke markers, sonobuoys, torpedo, detailed cockpit, crew members, optional position cabin doors and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. NOTE: missing decals.
Hawk Jupiter-C Rocket - With Explorer Satellite / Launch Pad And Figures, 1/48, 150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$119
Rare 1958 first issue and a well detailed model of this classic early launch vehicle. Features 360 degree rotating launch stand and base, moving fin aerodynamic surfaces, Explorer satellite, ground crew, full decal and lapel pin. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Hawk Skykray F4-D Picture Gallery, 1/72, 708-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
Rare issue from the 1950s from the 'Picture Gallery' series. Includes the correctly early decals and the green tinted canopy. Bill Campbell explained to me that the artist producing the Picture Gallery series artwork had a heart attack and could not finish the assignment. Hawk had to switch artist in a hurry, and that is how Bill found his way to Hawk. Bill did the art from that point forward, making the limited issue PG boxes very desirable for collectors. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the instruction sheet is a quality photocopy of the original. NOTE: the box is only graded 'good' because there is significant bug damage on the side panels. The bugs ate away some of the litho but left the heavy cardboard behind it.
Hawk Bristol Fighter F2B - Solid Wood Scale Model - F-2B, 1/48, 59
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
For the advanced Hawk collector. This solid wood model from 1947 features 2D cut fuselage, wings, horizontal & vertical stabilizers, fully finished wheels, two metal seats, injection molded plastic machine guns (2), wood stock as necessary, color decal sheet, and large, excellent Hawk full size plans with three view, aircraft markings guide with dates, numerous templates, history of the F2B, large exploded parts view, detailed rigging diagrams and more. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, the plastic propeller. Otherwise complete with all other parts and paperwork. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were very complete and included plastic or metal details and superb quality drawings for the true scale enthusiast.
Hawk Spad C13 - Solid Wood Model Airplane, 54
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$37
For the advanced Hawk collector. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48. However, the company was innovative as it quickly included injection molded accessories. This kit dates from 1946 and contains profile precarved wooden main aircraft parts, injection molded wheels, propeller & machine guns, wooden stock as needed, metal seat and very large, full size superb plans with full templates, color guide, rigging diagrams, building illustrations with instructions and more. The model has not been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing decals. Otherwise complete with all other parts and paperwork present.
Construct-A-Plane Supermarine Spitfire, 1/32
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$48
Very rare and deluxe high-end model from the 1940s with the box in remarkable 'very good++' condition. This is a large 1/32 scale solid model with a 13.7 inch wingspan and features a 3D factory cut fuselage, 3D cut wings with proper taper from root to tip, 2D cut tail feathers, printwood, fully finished wood wheels, stock wood as required for struts, etc., sandpaper, a glass bottle of glue, full color insignia, big full-size 3-view plans with numerous templates, construction and shaping notes and even a separate sheet with very detailed text instructions, Spitfire history and a photo of the actual aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete.
Aurora Convair VR XFY-1 Pogo, 1/48, 60-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$89
First issue from the early 1950s. Rare, big 1/48 scale kit. Please note the early Aurora rectangular logo, which was used from about 1953 to 1955. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including 'excellent' condition, flat decals and instructions and even includes the original factory tissue paper. NOTE: although the kit is complete, 1/8 inch (.31cm) of one-half of a tip tank is gone - it either broke off or was short shot.
Modelcraft Boulton Paul Defiant, 1/48
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
Rare early kit from the 1940s. This is a solid wood scale display model featuring profile (2D) cut wooden fuselage and wings, balsa printwood, color insignia, completely finished wooden wheels, metal propeller, glue, and a glass bottle of silver paint. Includes excellent quality plans with three full-size views, text building instructions, detailed paint guide, wing and fuselage templates for sanding and more. Even includes the original factory tissue packing paper. Never started and complete. Modelcraft became a large and well-known manufacture of solid and flying models for rubber free-flight and gas power. Their address in the 1940s was listed as 7306 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, California.
Staggerwings Unlimited Beechcraft D17S or G17S Staggerwing - (YC-43 - UC-43 - GB-1 and Traveller I) - (ex ITC), 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$225
From ex-ITC molds. This is the only large-scale model every made of the one of the most famous and beautiful light planes of all time. Very limited reissue. Includes a large decal sheet with the Staggerwing logo and stripes in black, red, blue and white, along with enough "N" number in large and small sizes for almost any aircraft - also in black, red, blue and white. In addition there are US Stars and Bars for the WWII Military version and a full color, high quality copy of the original 1938 Beechcraft sales brochure. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decal sheet is in amazing 'near mint' condition.
PM Model Focke Wulf Ta-183 Huckebein, 1/72, PM-213
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$16
Still mint in the factory seal. Nicely molded kit with all recessed panel lines.