Aurora Grumman S2F Hunter-Killer - Canadian Issue, 1/54, 145-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$85
From 1964 and labeled 'Aurora Plastics of Canada Ltd. Toronto (Rexdale) Ont.' From ex-Comet molds which are very close to 1/48 scale. Features all fine recessed surface detail, retractable 'dust bin' lower radar and MAD tail boom, rotating propellers, wing spotlight with interior detail and clear lens, clear cockpit windows and more. Molded in dark sea blue and clear plastic and includes a display stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Eduard Focke Wulf Fw-190A-8 - Walther Dahl JG300 / Hans Dortenmann 2/JG54 / WNr 350 189 12/JG5 Norway / WNr 737 938 JG301 - (Fw190 A-8), 1/48, 8173
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
Extremely detailed and well molded kit that features all very fine recessed panel lines, colored photoetched parts, pre-cut masks, decals for four aircraft, incredibly detailed cockpit, gear wells and gun bays, complete engine that is a kit to itself, separately molded rudder and ailerons, drop tank, bombs and rockets, choice of canopies and much more. This kit has never been started. Some parts are still in the internally sealed factory bags; the parts that are not sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Heinkel He-111 - (He111 H-20), 1/72, 484
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Type Three logo issue from the 1960s in 'excellent' condition. The dramatic artwork shows He-111s on a high-level bombing raid over the Russian front. This kit features elevating gun and rotating turret, pilot and crew, movable ailerons, elevators & rudder, optional position landing gear, external bomb load and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Fokker VII B-3M Southern Cross, 1/72, F175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$54
1960s Orange Series issue and a fine model of this historical aircraft. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Southern Cross Fokker F.VIIb/3m trimotor monoplane was the first aircraft to successfully cross the Pacific Ocean from the mainland of the USA to Australia in 1926 for a distance of 7,250 miles. She was flown by Australian aviator Charles Kingsford Smith, Charles Ulm, Harry Lyon and James Warner. The Southern Cross began life as began life as the Detroiter, a polar exploration aircraft of the Detroit News-Wilkins Arctic expedition. In 1926 this aircraft crashed in Alaska but was recovered and repaired by the Australian expedition leader, Hubert Wilkins. Wilkins decided the Fokker was too large for this kind of work, so he met with Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm in San Francisco. From these talks, he agreed to sell them the aircraft but without engines or instruments. Kingsford Smith fitted the aircraft out as best he could and made two attempts at the world endurance record in an attempt to raise funds for the planned trans-Pacific flight. At one point, it looked as if Kingsford Smith would have to sell the Southern Cross. However, the aircraft was bought by American aviator and philanthropist Allan Hancock, who then loaned it back to Kingsford Smith and Ulm. Melbourne businessman Sidney Myer then donated three new Wright Whirlwind engines. The flight itself set a great many 'firsts' and was notable for it's extraordinary use of radio equipment - so much so that Byrd decided to use radio for his expeditions. The aircraft went on to every more aviation firsts and is preserved in Australia. There is even a full-size flying replica, which is the largest replica aircraft every built.
Fujimi Grumman E-2A Hawkeye VAW-122 / VAW-113 / VAW-11, 1/72, 0715
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
This high quality Fujimi model is an all-time favorite because of it's excellent fit, detail and scale appearance. Includes a large colorful decal sheet for three aircraft from USS America, USS Constellation and USS Coral Sea. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram USS Ramsey DDG-2 Guided Missile Destroyer, 1/310, 3011
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
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.
Monogram Hawker Harrier AV-8A - US Marines or RAF, 1/48, 5420
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$38
Still factory sealed. First issue dated 1981 includes decals for both versions of the AV-8A. High quality model that features detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position jet engine nozzles, speed brake & canopy, a very good supply and variety of underwing stores and optional refueling probe.
Revell Albatros D-III - Collector's Choice (DIII D.III), 1/72, H74
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$30
Still factory sealed. This kit will builds one of three versions - Baron von Richthofen's aircraft, Herman Goring's Albatros from Jasta 27 or Werner Voss from Jagdstaffel 5.
Hasegawa IJN Yugumo Destroyer, 1/700, 27
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
Very highly detailed and finely molded waterline ship kit. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell F-94C Starfire - Academy Great Britain Issue, 1/56, H123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Early 1960s Revell of Great Britain issue with unique box art. This kit was made from the original Pre-S kit molds and makes an ideal builder. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that one nose gear door is silver and not gray like the rest of the kit. It is from an earlier issue of this same kit.
Renwal Lt. Alfred Lenz's Pfalz D-III with Aeroskin Fabric, 1/72, 271-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$42
Still factory sealed with the box in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Contains pre-colored Aeroskin fabric created to resemble fabric covered aircraft. No painting needed since all colors & designs are printed on the fabric. You build the inner structure of the aircraft then cover it, similar to the construction of the actual aircraft.
Pyro 1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe, 1/32, C308-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$36
1960s Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes colored injection molded parts, clear parts, detailed chassis and complete interior. Ideal for slot car conversion. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
AMT-Matchbox HMS Ariadne (Abdiel Class) Minelayer - (ex-Matchbox), 1/700, 4401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$24
Still factory sealed. 1970s issue when AMT expanded it's product line in the USA with joint issues of Matchbox (of England) kits. Nicely molded small scale waterline kit of this very fast (34+ knots) minelayer-transporter.
Sterling SE-5A and Fokker D-8 - Peanut Scale Flying Model Airplanes - (D-VIII), Peanut, P-1
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$42
Still factory sealed and from the late 1960s/early 1970s. This kit contains both aircraft and features parts printed on high quality balsa wood, factory-cut strip wood & spars, colored tissue, decals, wheels, propellers, fittings, rubber, lightweight plastic parts, step by step instructions and full size plans.
Aurora Curtiss SBC-3 Helldiver, 1/48, 117-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$79
Rare first issue dated 1955; please note early rectangular 'Aurora Line' Logo and 'Famous Fighters of All Nations' script. Features movable control surfaces, very good cockpit, two crew members, bomb load, detailed twin-row engine, rotating propeller, working arresting hook and more. This early issue has the correct 'rectangle-base' clear stand. The instructions are correct and reflect as well, as does the decal sheet which is correct in not having a stand decal. The instructions are 'excellent' and the decals are almost flat (the the slighest curl on one end), 100% intact and also graded 'excellent' with light age yellowing. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Testors B-66B Destroyer - (A-3A), 1/72, 677
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$42
Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find 1/72 version of the gun tailed B-66. This is the USAF version of the very large Navy Skywarrior A-3 or 'Whale' as the carrier crews and flight crews called it due to its large size. Features all recessed panel lines, detailed gear wells, cockpit detail and optional position landing gear. Contains a large, colorful decal sheet for two USAF aircraft - RB-66B 42nd TRW-England 1960 and RB-66B 19th TRW-England 1958. This is the early B-66 which is not that far removed externally from the original Navy A-3 Bomber. This B-66 still retains the tail stinger.
Monogram 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, 1/24, 2437
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$68
Still factory sealed. This kit is dated 1998 and is highly detailed. Features 138 pieces, a complete 348 W Block engine with high performance 3x2 carb set up, detailed engine compartment, opening hood with scale hinges, separately molded chrome plated door handles, side trim, fender ornaments and more, complete interior with separately molded detailed side panels and seats with excellent insert decals to reproduce the correct three color insert pattern (and they are in two color choices also), detailed chassis with separately molded front and rear suspension, drive line and dual exhaust system, optional factory style fender skirts and continental kit, dual antennas, top down boot or raised top and more.
Lindberg Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star Cellovision Issue, 1/72, 426-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$28
Still factory sealed. Early 1960s issue with Ray Gaedke artwork. The original molds were cut by Trim Model Products in the early to mid 1950s. Trim sold them in bags or in hardboxes, then sold the molds to Lindberg in the early 1960s.
UPC USMC Winnie the Whale LVT(A)(4) with 75mm Gun - (ex Adams), 1/40, 2157-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
UPC early to mid 1960s issue from the original high quality Adams molds. This very well detailed model features movable tracks and wheels, rotating turret and machine gun, elevating 75mm gun, four man crew with two infantrymen. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in 1955 or 1956, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Adams never issued the kit. The famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn purchased the Adams molds and ended up with the jeep. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. Then UPC (Universal Power Master) either leased or purchased (probably the former) the Adams molds from SNAP in the 1960s. While most UPC kits say 'Made in Japan' the ex-Adams models do not and say 'Made in USA'. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
Jo-Han 1934 Mercedes Benz 500K Special Sports Roadster, 1/25, GC234
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$59
Every few decades an automobile is produced that becomes an world-leading classic in beauty and performance. In the spring of 1934 at the Berlin Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz introduced a new series of high speed touring cars. The engine was the super charged 8 cylinder Mercedes, and the model name was 500K; 500 for the engine's 5 liter displacement and K for "Kompressor" or super charger. One of the three 500k cars was to become an immediate classic -the Singelfingen-Bodied 500K Special Sports Roadster. Highly detailed kit with over 150 parts. The model is molded in tan, black, clear and a large tree of chrome-plated parts. Features steerable wheels, removable top, operating rumble seat, removable boot, highly detailed engine and full chassis, double spare tires, detailed interior, opening hood, chrome spoked wheels and tonneau cover. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.