Aurora Focke-Wulf FW-190, 1/47, 30-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$169
Dated 1960. The box is in beautiful 'Excellent++' condition. The only flaws are very light wear marks and the scratch in the B-17 at engine #3. Notice the 'Sunburst' logo with no 'Famous Fighters' in the oval, which dates this kit closer to the mid 1960s. Molded in black and clear with the clear triangular 'globe' display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition with the only flaw being very slight yellowing. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition with typical yellowing and very slight edge wear.
Revell Airborne Marines Gift Set - A-4D Skyhawk and HRS-1 Helicopter, 1/48, G271-195
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$295
From 1956 - the first and only issue of this rare holiday season gift set. Contains the A-4D Skyhawk and HRS-1 both with US Marine markings. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape, price tags, torn or missing litho. However, it has the typical 'cross hatch' marks from the original ribbon that Revell shipped these kits with as well as heavy ribbon marks along the top as shown; there is also moderate wear on the top long side. Inside, the HRS-1 is molded in the correct dark blue plastic and the famous clear Revell base and correct Marines decals for this this issue. The A-4 is molded in the correct medium gray with the clear base and correct and colorful Marines markings for this kit. The instructions are correct also and show these unique decals on the models. The kits have never been started. Both are still in the factory sealed internal bags and include decals and instructions in excellent condition.
Cleveland P-61 Black Widow - 49 1/2 Inch Wingspan For R/C Or Free Flight Or Giant Scale Display, 1/16, SF155
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$269
Very Rare, giant 1/16 scale kit. Ideal kit for electric power and conversion to RC. This model is in the original plain but sturdy cardboard box with 'Cleveland' stamped in ink on it and the name of the kit and kit number on the left short side. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood, factory cut spars & strip wood, covering material, two huge sheets of very high quality plans in never-used condition, all required wood blocks, completely finished nacelles, finished main and nose wheels, propeller blades, all required metal stock, clear material for canopy and windshield, two sheets of color insignia and more. 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 operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called 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 'Aviations 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.
Revell Z38 Destroyer 1936 A (Mob) Narvik Class - With Decals for Z31 / Z33 / Z37 / Z38, 1/700, 05106
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$20
Still factory 'round tape' sealed and dated 2011. This waterline kit features 72 pieces, detailed deck and superstructure, 4x 150mm guns & turrets, ships boats, 8 torpedo tubes and more. Includes decals for the four destroyers listed.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Type 21 Tainan Flying Group - 1st Chutai 13th Shotai NAP1/C Ace Saburo Sakai / Yoshimichi Saeki / Hideki Shingo / Masumi Sedo / Gitaro Miyazuaki / 3 More, 1/72, AP143
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$25
Limited edition from 2097 which includes a paint guide and decals for all famous pilots listed and 3 more aircraft. Very well detailed featuring complete cockpit, detailed twin-row engine and gear wells, drop tank and more. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: bulkhead and seat to floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Tupolev Tu-26 Backfire B - Tu-22M, 1/144, 8853
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
This is a very nice kit of the successful Soviet supersonic follow-up to the Tu-22 Blinder. It features all fine recessed panel lines, 65 pieces, movable swing wings, good cockpit, AS-4 Kitchen Missile, 23mm rear armament, enclosed gear wells, detailed landing gear and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Eduard L-39 C Albatros - 11th Fighter Regiment Czech Air Force 1994 / 1st Tactical Sq Czech Air Force 2002 / Aerobatic Team Russia 1992 / 118th Sq Lithuanian Air Force 1997 - (L39C), 1/72, 7042
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$19
Highly detailed model that features a mask set, excellent dual cockpit, optional position canopies, weapons & drop tanks and more. Includes full color, multi-view painting guide and decals for all four aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Citroen 15 Six Traction Avant, 1/24, 763
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$44
First issue with the finest mold quality. This is a highly detailed kit with 160 pieces. Features detailed engine & engine compartment, removable hood, full interior with optional position side (door) windows, driveline, full suspension, exhaust and more. Molded in black, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Gneisenau German Battlecruiser, 1/400, 81080
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$46
Very large 1/400 scale full hull kit with 297 parts. Highly detailed and very finely molded. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box top grades 'good' but I rated the entire box 'good-' because the lower box is just starting to come apart.
Revell Lockheed F-104A Starfighter - 'S' Issue, 1/64, H251-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$165
First issue dated 1956 with the box in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. The dramatic artwork has perfect color and gloss, four solid corners and the only flaws are isolated, light corner and edge wear & some small litho scuffs on the top long side panel. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct gloss silver & clear with the famous Revell clear 'Globe' stand. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals and instructions are in "excellent++" condition with typical age yellowing as the only flaw.
Airfix Vertol 107-II / CH-46 Sea Knight - Swedish Navy (HKP4), 1/72, 02015-8
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$16
Fourth logo issue from the 1970s/early 1980s. Features moving rotor blades, full cockpit and bulkhead, opening rear cargo doors and optional position side doors and more. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) #14 side clear window part. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Varney US Navy Fleet Submarine, 1/240
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$1100
This model is a landmark in the history of Plastic Kits. The Varney Fleet Sub is the primary candidate for the first all-plastic ship kit made in the USA. The famous HO/O train manufacture, Varney, branched out into other scale model kits at the end of WWII. In late 1945, they introduced what are thought to be the first USA produced plastic model kits - the Fleet Sub and the PT-17 Stearman. Both kits were excellent scale models given the state of modeling at that time. However, Varney was 6 years too early. The Fleet Sub and PT-17 met a cool reception when it was introduced to retailers. Hobby Shops were not sure if it would sell, and did not know how to sell it. Consequently, most retailers would not order it and those who did put them where they were not seen by the public. Distributors stopped carry the kits due to a lack of reporders. The result was inevitable - they did not sell, and Varney pulled both kits from production very quickly. Varney was committed to cutting the molds on the LST and it was released in 1946 with the same result. That marked the end of Varney's venture into non-train scale plastic models. Varney dedicated all production to HO trains and in the late 1940s they sold the molds for the Fleet Sub, the LST and the PT-17 to O-Lin. The molds underwent modification (the hull was divided into two parts instead of one) and were released by O-Lin and Lindberg. This kit is a superb, investment-grade "excellent++" example. The box top has like-new color and gloss, four solid corners with no repairs, no tape or price tags, no marks from tape or tags and no tears or other litho damage. Flaws include very light and even edge wear (as shown), very slight 'dishing' inward and very light foxing on two box sides. Inside, the kit is still as it came from the factory. The yellow parts display is 'very good++' and the only flaw is the scuffing as shown. The small parts bag is still factory sealed and factory stapled to the yellow display. The glass display stand arm is tucked into its holder. The heavy one-piece molded hull is beautiful and in rare crack-free condition and cradled into the holder. The base was factory glued to the yellow display but has come loose. It also includes the unused factory tube of Testors cement in its own holder. Very large instruction sheet is near mint and folds out to illustrate construction and offers numerous display ideas for this new medium in hobby kits. Decals were not provided with the kit. This kit was made with gray injection molded details, glass stand arm and black injection molded stand and sub hull. I have seen versions with no paint on the base and hull; however, this one has the base and hull factory painted gray. The paint is in 'near mint' condition on the hull and 'excellent' on the stand base. A rare example of a classic kit. Shipped with insurance only.
Academy Boeing B-17C Flying Fortress, 1/72, 1666
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$52
From 1989. Beautiful and highly detailed model of the early Fortress. Features all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit detail, optional position landing gear, rotating propeller & wheels, detailed bomb bay with full bomb load and optional position doors and more. There is no assembly but NOTE: cockpit floor and two bulkheads have been very neatly airbrushed the correct zinc chromate green. There is no other painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Fujimi AH-1S Cobra Step III - JGSDF Kasumigaura Training Ground April 2001, 1/72, F-34
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$19
Features fine raised surface detail, complete cockpit, pilot and copilot figures, rotating gun turret, rotating main and tail rotors, load out of four 70mm rocket pods, TOW missiles and decals & superb multi-view paint guide for the helicopter shown on the box top. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Harrier II TAV-8B/T10 Two Seater - USMC VMAT-203 / 20 Sq RAF / Italian Navy, 1/72, 04040
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$22
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. This is a very well detailed and molded kit which features detailed cockpits, four piece canopy set, accurate intakes and exhaust, detailed gear wells, optional position landing gear, numerous pylons with an extensive loadout of iron bombs, AIM-9 Sidewinders, drop tanks and decals for three air forces.
Doyusha Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 1/12, DBS-7-6000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$349
Very rare. Large 1/12 scale kit with hundreds of parts. Features working front and rear suspension, semi-pneumatic rubber tires, steerable front wheels, super detailed engine with flexible ignition wires & drive belt, fully detailed engine compartment, opening hood with realistic working hinges, complete driveline and exhaust, opening doors and trunk lid, full interior, front seats that hinge forward and much more. Molded in several colors of plastic, clear, red-tinted and orange-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires and numerous metal parts. Never started. Inside, it is factory-new. All parts are still factory sealed in the clear plastic bags and the plastic blister packs. All of the colorful presentation cardboard is intact and in 'near mint' condition. With decals and illustrated instructions. The decals are still factory sealed and have hood birds & air scoop decals in three different colors.
Monogram 1934 Ford Coupe or Convertible - Four Star Issue, 1/24, PC119-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$79
Rare. Dated 1965. Almost all of the original issue Monogram Four Star cars are hard to find but this one turns up less often than most. It is an excellent model with very good detail and features optional parts for the classic 3 window coupe or sporty convertible, detailed chassis, suspension, steering linkage and driveline, opening rumble seat, detailed engine and engine compartment, removable hood, full interior, and optional convertible tops in the 'up' or 'down' (boot) position and more. Molded in high gloss deep burgundy (body parts, etc), gloss black, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. NOTE: the box is only graded 'good' because it has light water stains as shown and on two side panels as well.
Aurora M8 Munitions Carrier and 8 Inch Howitzer, 1/48, 333-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$169
Hard-to-find 1/48 scale issue includes both well detailed kits. The M8 features movable tracks and bogie wheels, movable bulldozer blade and ammunition loader, drivers compartment, driver and much more. The Howitzer has a movable breech, recoil mechanism, limber, gun trails & wheels, 7 figures and more. The kits have never been started. Both have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts including decals and instructions. Aurora did not issue a terrain base with this kit.
Heller 1950 Talbot-Lago Record, 1/24, 711
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$38
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top concave as shown. This very well detailed kit has 110 pieces and features a detailed rolling chassis build up just like the rear car, full front suspension with upper and lower A arms & springs, complete steering linkage, full rear suspension, differential, complete drive line, full exhaust, detailed engine & engine compartment, opening hood, full interior, optional uo or down position door windows, spoke wheels, optional 'up' position top or lowered top boot and more. Decals include all instrument panel faces. Molded in blue, tan, black, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora X-15 Satelloid Rocket Plane, 1/48, 120-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$225
Very rare first issue dated 1958. Inside, the kit is like new and even includes the original tissue paper. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are box in 'excellent' condition with typical age yellowing as the only flaw. Please NOTE that this kit came molded in white & clear and also later in black & clear. This one is molded in black and clear.