Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Type 52 Hei 303rd Fighter Squadron, 1/72, 00289
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Limited edition from 2002. Features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, detailed gear bays, complete dual-row radial engine, drop tank and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora P-38 Lightning Brooklyn - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$200
Very rare first issue Brooklyn kit from the early 1950. Molded in the correct light blue with little surface detail and no mass balances, pitot tube or landing gear struts, wheels and doors. Includes the correct rectangular clear stand for this issue. Decals and instructions are in excellent condition. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Aurora issues of the 1/48 scale P-38 are interesting to say the least. The first issue is the Brooklyn kit with the P-38/B-24 box artwork. Inside, the plastic is light blue with minimal surface detail and a clear canopy and rectangular stand that says 'Aurora Plastic Corp. Brooklyn, 4, N.Y.'. There are no landing gear, gear doors or mass balances. The second issue has identical box art, plastic color, decals and rectangular stand, but the box and instructions says 'West Hempstead' instead of Brooklyn. The clear stand mold has had 'Brooklyn' milled out, and there is no location on the stand. The third issue has the same artwork, but the full color 'Aurora Line' logo is used - but the big changes were on the inside. Aurora modified the molds, adding a pitot tube, elevator mass balances and landing gear struts, wheels and doors. The decals and stand remain the same, but the new instructions reflect the changes to the molds. This time the kit is molded in an attractive metallic blue. The fourth issue dropped the Jim Cox artwork in favor of a new P-38 flying from right to left across a threatening sky. The plastic still metallic light blue and the decals and stand remain unchanged. The new details were retained. The fifth issue was 1959. The oval 'Famous Fighters' logo was used with Jo Kotula artwork of two P-38s. The detail level of the kit remained the same, but it was molded in olive drab and clear. The newer 'Triangle' base was added at this time. Further issues kept this box artwork, but the oval logo changed as well as the price extensions.
Aurora Martin B-26 Marauder - Famous Fighters Of All Nations, 1/46, 371-259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$269
Very rare first issue from the early 1950s. When Aurora moved to the West Hempstead plant, they planned a series of very large scale bombers. All kits released up to this time had been small. Aurora's instincts were correct, and the B-26, B-25 and B-29 were a big sales success. This box art was done by Jim Cox and was only used for about one year, making it very rare. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, large clear stand, instructions and decals. The box has great color, four solid corners with no repairs, no creasing, no stains, fading or writing, no cardboard tears or rips, no price tags and no tape beyond the factory sealing tape. There is light general wear and please note that the box displays slightly better than the 'Excellent' grade but it is rated as such because there is light general wear not visible in the photo and a 1.5" x 3/8" factory tape tear on the top long side.
Aurora Russian Stalin Tank, 1/48, 303-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$125
Rare first issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo. The box is in beautiful "Excellent+++" condition with factory-new color & gloss and four solid corners. There is no fading, no stains, no tears or missing litho, no creases and no price tags or tag marks. It would have graded 'Near Mint' but there is a very small (11mmx 5mm) factory tape pull on the upper long side. Molded in the correct gloss deep green with flexible black treads. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Focke-Wulf Fw-190 - Famous Fighters Logo Issue, 1/47, 30-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$175
Still factory sealed with the box in amazing, investment-grade "Mint" condition. The seal is 100% intact and the kit has no more wear than it left the assembly line. Dated 1960 and the first issue with this artwork. Note the 79 cent price extension and "Famous Fighters" in the border of the oval sunburst logo, which is unique to the 1960 release.
Aurora United Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet, 1/156, 362-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$110
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This is the rare first issue hardbox is dated 1968. Features full landing gear, clear cockpit windows, a clear display stand and colorful United decals.
Aurora Dick Tracy, 1/16, 818-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$155
Rare original issue dated 1960; not the common reproduction. The hardbox is in 'Excellent+' condition with great color and gloss. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
MPC Commonwealth CA-13 Boomerang RAAF, 1/72, 5008-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
From the later 1960s and can be built 'stock' with RAAF decals or as a wild custom racing plane. This kit is from quality Airfix molds and is one of the MPC issues with custom decals, a unique clear Modular Display Stand and an optional clear round propeller disc for an 'in flight' version. Note that this issue still has 'Craft Master' under the MPC logo. Before this, MPC was marketing Airfix kits under the Craftmaster name in the USA. This continued for several issues and was finally discontinued although MPC continued to distribute Airfix and their own models. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'near mint++' condition which is rare for MPC kits from this era.
SMER Bristol Bulldog IIA - RAF No. 19(F) Squadron Leader's Aircraft, 1/48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$18
Early, high-gloss box top issue that is most likely from the original Inpact molds. Well molded with good details and features full engine, very good cockpit, pilot and a very fine 'fabric' design where the real aircraft was cloth covered and more. Includes a clear display stand, a three-view, full color painting guide for the box art aircraft and full decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram TWA Super G Constellation, 1/131, 6058
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$38
Still factory sealed. 1983 Heritage Edition Issue. From the original molds of the 1950s 'Four Star' issue. Molded in gloss white, gloss silver and clear to minimize painting just like the original issue. Includes two passenger boarding ramps, optional position passenger doors, two standing stewardesses and a tow truck.
Revell North American X-15 - 'S' Issue, 1/65, H198-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$149
First issue from 1958. From the stunning artwork on this kit, it is clear to see why these models are considered the pinnacle of box art and so collectible today. This is a finely molded and well detailed kit for that time which features removable canopy, pilot figure, detailed engine, landing gear, retractable landing skid, movable control surfaces & dive brakes and more. Molded in black and clear plastic and includes Revell's famous round-based 'Globe' swivel stand, a separate, full size color and marking sheet with four views and even an excellent history of the aircraft. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box displays almost 'near mint' but is graded 'excellent' because there is some minor litho chipping and moderate edge wear, especially on the left side corners.
Tamiya M107 US Self-Propelled Gun - Vietnam War, 1/35, 37021
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$42
Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed and molded with new and re-tooled parts. Not only does it include numerous updated & more highly detailed parts and better fit but also three crew members, accessories such as folding cot, M16 rifles, helmets and more.
Monogram USS Ramsey DDG-2 Guided Missile Destroyer, 1/310, 3011
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$115
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.
Topping Grumman Cougar F9F-8T - Two Seat Trainer - (F9F8T)
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$169
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Grumman. Grumman would give these models to test pilots, contractors and Military Decision Makers. Measures 14 inches long with a wingspan of almost 11 inches. Original stand has Grumman Logo and says 'Grumman Cougar F9F'. The airplane and stand are in 'very good++' overall condition. There are no repairs, cracks or touch-ups. Decals are 'excellent' with some minor and typical wear. The paint is 'excellent' with some wear in orange. Please note that shipping insurance is required.
Precise McDonnell Douglas Spartan ABM
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$1275
Very rare promotional model of the 'Safeguard' ABM Missile Spartan. The Sprint and Spartan pair made up the missiles of this Anti-Ballistic Missile system with Spartan handling the longer ranges. The system was made operational on October 1 1975 and Congress voted to shut it down less than 24 hours later on October 2 1975. Condition is exceptional. Missile is NM with a tiny chip out of one fin and very slight wear. The base is NM also. Missile measures 17 inches long. There are no touch ups/repair and no cracks. Decal is near mint also on base. Base says 'Spartan - McDonnell Douglas - McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company'. Insurance required on shipping. NOTE: This model was issued with two bases. One had two pins to hold the missile. The other is the cradle pictured. This missile has the two pin holes - so it was either left over stock and put on the new base or found it's way to the newer base over the years.
Precise Douglas Bendix Royal Canadian Air Force Sparrow II Missile For The CF-105 Arrow
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$550
Very rare and historical piece from the CF-105 program weapons subcontractor, Douglas-Bendix. The Sparrow II was to be the weapons system for the supersonic CF-105 Arrow interceptor; please note the "R.C.A.F." on the body and Roundel on the fin. However, major problems prevented the Sparrow II from ever seeing operational service and played a small roll in the demise of the Arrow. Other systems were more expensive or less effective. The AWG-9 was offered, but was too costly. The Falcon was offered (and originally planned), but was not adequate. Thus this beautiful and capable aircraft was without a weapons system, which contributed to the ultimate cancellation. This very rare display model was made by Precise as a promotional item for Douglas and Bendix (the two main contractors). The missile is 6.5 inches long as is the clear base. It comes in the original shipping box with a two-sided information card on the missile. Condition is near mint - it has only been taken out of the box twice. Base upright reads 'Douglas Bendix Sparrow II'. No touch ups/repairs or cracks. Insurance required on shipping.
Precise Trident SLBM - Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$325
Rare promotional item. Missile measures 10 inches high. Wooden base with no name plate. Missile paint is NM+ and decals are NM. Base is original and near mint. The missile is missing a small nozzle adjuster arm. The other three arms are present. There has been no restoration or touch up on this model. Insurance is required for shipping.
Life-Like Long Tom 155mm Gun with Carriage and High Speed Tractor - (ex Adams / Revell), 1/40, 09660
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$129
Very rare and from former Adams molds - which are also the same molds as the Revell 'S' kit. These models are well detailed for that time and features detailed carriage and tractor suspension, rotating and elevating 155mm gun that can be displayed in firing position or stowed for travel. The tractor includes working bogies, flexible treads, good driver's interior, elevating/rotating machine gun, driver & gun crew and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts including decals and instructions.
Micro West Ford SIAM (Self Initiated Anti-Aircraft Missile) or SUBADS (Submarine Air-Defense System) Factory Model, 1/10
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$475
Very rare factory display model of the 1970s DARPA SIAM project, which was short for Self-Initiated Anti-Aircraft Missile. The idea was to develop a completely autonomous air-defense missile. One of the most obvious purposes was for use onboard submarines. The submarine can hear the aircraft or helicopter as it approached since the sound propagates through the water. The submarine could then launch a SIAM buoy to the surface, where the missile would automatically detect and attack any incoming aircraft. It was also theorized that SIAM could be launched vertically from the submarine itself. SIAM was tested in the early 1980s and was generally successful. DARPA handed SIAM over to the Navy, where it was deactivated due to funding. This factory model is complete with the original stand. The wooden base has a metal disk showing a submarine launching a SIAM, which is shown executing the 'dual homing' functions. The missile is just over 7 inches long. The base and metal badge are 'near mint' condition. The missile is excellent, with all original paint and decals. There is some minor wear on some of the port-side gold decals.
Topping Martin SM-68 Titan ICBM - Factory Model, 1/68
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$1400
Rare factory model from about 1957 or 1958. Missile measures 18 inches high. Includes original box in excellent condition with inside packing materials. The model is mint and original. No restoration has been done and there are no flaws. The original base in in the same condition. The rocket separates into 'stages' as the actual missile did. Titan I was the first USA multi-stage Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. Designed in 1955, it was originally a back-up for the Atlas program. Titan was larger than Atlas and was also seen as an early space launch vehicle. Titan was stored in hardened underground silos. The arrival of solid fuel Titan II and Minuteman I missiles in 1963 made Titan I obsolete. The follow-on, Titan II became a major workhorse in the space program and served well as a heavy lift ICBM.