Aurora Convair B-36 Giant Bomber, 1/333, 492-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Rare early issue copyright dated 1956; please note the Northern Lights rectangular logo at the lower right. The box art is by the famous Jo Kotula. Inside, this kit is 100% correct with the early West Hempstead rectangular-base display stand, early decal sheet and even the instructions have this early stand illustrated. However, the instructions also have the Famous Fighters oval! That would make this kit late 1956/early 1957 right when Aurora was transitioning to the FF logo and just about to blot out the rectangle 'Northern Lights' logo. Molded in correct silver and clear plastic. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box might grade slightly higher than 'excellent' but it rated as such because there is a factory tape pull about 3/4 x 1/4 inch on the long lower side.
Airfix Fairey Rotodyne, 1/72, 04002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$48
1980s reissue from the original molds. This is a very good kit that is well detailed with 115 pieces. never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Rotodyne first flew in 1957. The purpose was to create the first true vertical take-off airliner that could operate from an area no larger than two tennis courts with a full load. The Rotodyne flew at up to 191 MPH with a range of 450 miles and a payload of 48 passengers or 5 tons of freight. Despite the excellent performance and a larger design in the works, the RAF never placed an order and BEA never placed a firm order. The project was discontinued in 1962.
Comet Spad - 12 Inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Airplane Model, A8
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
Rare 1940s issue that features traditional wood/tissue construction, printwood, factory-cut stringers, detailed full size plans with building instruction notes and covering tissue. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Comet British SE-5 Scout Super Stars Series - 26.25 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, 2601
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$44
This deluxe issue dates from the early 1970s. It is a large scale, robust design for rubber or gas free flight, or easily converted to RC using modern tiny and light servos and receivers. Box art is by Locher, who also did a great deal of the Monogram box artwork. Features traditional wood/tissue construction with all die cut parts, 'Tube-O-Matic' fuselage construction and 'Rugged Super X Simplified Non-Warping Wing' construction, a very large and colorful insignia sheet, detailed full size plans, building instructions, wheels, hardware, tissue and propeller. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes color insignia and all paperwork. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Italeri Leopard 1 A4 And M1 Abrams, 1/72, 7002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$18
SALE!! Includes two kits in the original boxes as shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The back of the boxes includes a multi-view, full-color painting guide.
Hanger 9 AT-6 Texan ARF - 67.5 Inch Horizon Hobby Wingspan Almost-Read-To-Fly R/C Aircraft, HAN1925
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$289
NOTE: Pick-Up ONLY due to the giant box size of this kit. After payment has cleared, we can meet at a local Panera Bread in Lexington. This kit will not be shipped. This giant ARF is 90% prebuilt. The wings, tail feathers and fuselage are hand-built of high-grade balsa & plywood and covered. All hardware and components are included. Required transmitter, receiver/battery, engine and propeller. Inside, it has never been started. Everything is still as it left the factory with all of the factory cardboard and seals intact. Includes all paperwork.
Aurora Piasecki H-21 Work Horse, 1/49, 504-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$119
Rare first issue from 1956 with the one-year only rectangular Northern Lights logo. Earlier in the 1950s a company called 'Helicopters for Industry' created a line of large-scale early helicopter kits. In 1956 Aurora bought the molds and quickly reissued these models with new box artwork. This model features cockpit, spinning rotors, rotating wheels and opening doors. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Monogram Boeing B-52 Stratofortress With Jet Sound, 1/72, PA215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$145
First issue dated 1968 of this legendary kit that has 'A First In Modeling - Realistic Jet Sound!" This exact model came from the estate of Monogram's designer for this kit. This detailed model features 207 pieces, crew of three and cockpit, elevating and traversing rear turret, opening and closing bomb bay doors, operating wing flaps, operating spoilers, optional position entry hatch and landing gear, optional parts to display one nacelle open to show the jet engine and more. Molded in the correct green & clear plastic and with metal parts, wire and motor for jet sound. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts present. Includes decals and instructions. NOTE: there are two decal sheets present; each one has damage. Between the two you can make a 98% complete sheet. The white internal parts presentation cardboard is not present and there is no 'Monoglue' cement. The latter is not usual as Monogram eventually stopped including it with this issue. The box is graded as 'very good' condition but does have one closed corner split at the lower right.
Revell German Artillary World War II, 1/72, 02215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
SALE!! Includes about 1 and 1/2 sets. Never used and includes at least one complete kit + many more.
AMT Chevrolet 1963 Corvette Stingray - Split Window Coupe, 1/25, A163
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$68
Still factory sealed. This model is a 1970s issue and not a recent reissue. It can be built stock or custom; the custom version contains different intake manifolds, 4 Weber carbs or supercharger with "Bug Catcher" injector, drag headers, racing tires, two custom helmets, exhaust tips, drag chute and more. Includes underside detail, complete interior and engine/compartment and opening hood. Molded in colored plastic, chrome, clear and with rubber tires.
Heller Super Frelon SA321 - French Navy or Air Force, 1/35, 1040
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$119
Very large 1970s first issue of this 1/35 scale model. Highly detailed and features 346 pieces, 10 figures (pilot and commandos), well detailed cockpit, rotor hub & passenger interior, opening rear cargo door, complete engine exhaust system, opening side doors, crew boarding ladder, decals for both versions and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Piasecki H-25A Army Mule - US Air Force / Army / Navy / Marines, 1/48, 502-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$225
Very rare "Northern Lights' logo first issue from 1956. Even rarer in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. The box has factory-new gloss and color, four solid corners, no stains, creases, tears or fading. It has no price tags (or marks from any) and incredibly it even missed the factory tape machine - there is no tape and no marks or stains from tape. Very, very light wear is the only flaw. Earlier in the 1950s a company called 'Helicopters for Industry' created a line of large early kits. In 1956 Aurora bought the molds and quickly reissued these models with new box artwork. Features cockpit seats, control sticks and instrument panel, full landing gear and decals for all four versions listed. Molded in the correct high-gloss olive drab and clear plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Dumas Hughes 1B Racer - 24 Inch Wingspan Flying Model Aircraft, 407
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$49
Still factory sealed. This is a modern and well designed stick and tissue flying scale model designed for rubber power; however, many builders have converted these kits to electric free-flight and even R/C. This large scale kit features hand-selected laser cut balsa, contest rubber and plastic propeller, vacuformed details, color decals, full size plan, hardware, lightweight colored tissue and full step by step instructions.
Airframe Bachem BA-349 / Martin Baker MB-5 / Yokusuka MXY-7 Ohka / Contrail Lavochkin LA-15 / Airmodel Me-109H Me-109Z Conversion Only / Bf-108 / KPI Models Myrsky II - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$29
SALE!! Includes all kits. All of the have not been started and have been inventoried complete. These are basic vac kit with some molded in detail. Certain modeling skills are required to build vacuform kits. Not recommended for beginners. You should have a well-stocked spares box and significant scratch-building experience.
AMT-Frog Junkers Ju-88 A-4 Bomber - Luftwaffe / Romanian / Finnish Air Force, 1/72, A626-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$22
Rare short-lived 1970s AMT marketing promo to sell quality Frog kits in the USA. One of two known issues, each with unique box artwork. This is the 'long box' version - the other AMT-Frog Ju-88 is in the short box. The kit features high quality moldings with fine panel lines and can be built to a very realistic model. Features separately molded rudder, aileron and elevator control surfaces, three crew members and external bomb load. Includes decals for one Luftwaffe aircraft and one each from the Romania and Finland. Includes a multi-view full color painting guide on the back of the box for the Finland and German aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Douglas A-20J Havoc, 1/48, 8895
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$54
Rare large scale 1/48 Havoc 'J' variant from 1996. Finely molded with all recessed panel lines, very well detailed interior, bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors, detailed twin row radial engines, very good gear bays, rotating turret, optional position landing gear, optional long range ferry tank and much more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Bendix Talos SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - US Navy Missile 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$189
First and only issue of this rare kit. 1957 hardbox with fantastic artwork and the 'S' logo on the sides. Large scale kit that is well detailed. Forward fins move and launcher works. Includes three man crew. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: Box displays better than the 'VG++' grade, but was graded as such due to a very light 'Highland Hobby Shop' stamp on the box top.
MPC Cygnus Space Ship - From The Movie The Black Hole, 1-1983
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$225
Rare kit from 1979. This is the one and only issue of this 2 foot long model. Features detachable Palomino and Probe Ship and display stand. Molded in silver/gray, clear and red-tinted clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Aurora Aurora Racing Scenes Four Funny Car Drivers, 1/16, 841
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$119
Still factory sealed. Very rare and part of Aurora's incredible 1/16 scale Funny Car series that includes different kits for chassis, Vega or Pinto bodies, Donovan 417 Blown Engine, Chrysler Fuel Injection Engine, Speed Shop and Racing Mechanic With Accessories. This model includes four drivers with movable, interchangeable heads, movable arms, extra racing trophies and regular, Bell Star & Firesuit helmets, full decals and more.
Special Hobby F-86K Sabre Dog - NATO All Weather Fighter - BAGGED, 1/72, SH72146
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$22
NOTE: bagged kit; there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. Hard to find 'K' variant is very well molded kit with injection molded parts, fine recessed panel lines, resin and photoetched metal details (some factory painted), very good cockpit and more. The kit has never been started. The resin and PE parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag; all other parts are inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.