UPC M-40 155mm Self-Propelled Gun - (ex Adams), 1/40, 2151-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$55
Universal Powermaster's 2nd reissue of the 1957 Adams 'Action Model' that is amazingly well detailed for that time. Features rotating, elevating and recoiling gun, working track and hatches, hinged platform that opens and closes, working extension ramp, crew and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag and includes decals and instructions. This kit has a fascinating history. After Adams became disillusioned with plastic model kit production (perhaps partially due to interaction with Revell's founder), they sold most if not all of the molds to Athearn, the famous craftsman HO train kit manufacturer. Athearn reissued many of the kits under the SNAP name. This name sometimes caused confusion. Many people thought they were snap-together kits; they couldn't have been more wrong. Athearn did a simple modification to each mold; where it would say ADAMS (usually on a part or area that did not show), they machined that away and put the SNAP logo. At some point Athearn stopped production and eventually sold the molds. However, during this time in the 1960s, UPC decided to reissue many of these kits. Evidently Athearn did the molding or a job shop did, while UPC produced their own boxes, instructions and decals. 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 (many in Japan) 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. However, the famous Roy Grinnell did the 2nd issue UPC artwork for the ex-Adams AA Gun, M-40 (this kit) and perhaps others. All UPC production ended in the 1970s. NOTE: instructions are SNAP instructions. I have seen this before and evidently UPC used up Athearn's stock of instructions in their kits. Given the cost of printing back then, this would have been a wise move.
Cleveland 1934 Turners Wedell-Williams Racer - Free-Flight Rubber Powered Flying Aircraft, 1/24, D-48
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$75
Very rare 1930s issue that is even rarer in amazing 'excellent' condition box and 'tissue sealed' inside. This is a Cleveland 'D' or dwarf kit. The term 'Dwarf' is just a bit deceptive, as it is Cleveland's designation for 1/24 scale. Most Cleveland kits were designated 'SF' or Scale Flying - 1/16 scale. The Dwarf kits were needed to fill a market demand for smaller flying models. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and Dwarfs were no exception, containing very high quality balsa printwood, stringers & spars, fully formed wheels, covering tissue, a wood propeller that is about 90% carved and just needs final sanding, gray rigging thread (if required), metal and balsa stock as required and more. With Cleveland's famous high-quality plans. Amazingly, this kit is still 'factory tissue sealed' inside. When the Cleveland workers packed each kit, they wrapped them in tissue that effectively made a seal which has not been disturbed. Whoever buys it will be the first one to see the contents since it was packed in the factory over 90 years ago. 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 running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply business - 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 'Aviation's 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.
Heller Mirage 2000 N - With Glue / Four Paints / Brush - (Mirage 2000N), 1/72, 71241
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$19
This is one of Heller's "Complete Accessories" kits with "Nothing Else To Buy." The actual kit is very well detailed with 48 pieces, all fine recessed surface detail, good dual cockpits, realistic intakes, two air-to-air missiles, two drop tanks and a large air-to-surface missile on the centerline pylon. With decals and paint guide. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as described: two inner intake fences to the two fuselage halves. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one seat. Otherwise complete with all other arts and includes decals and instructions.
Anigrand Curtiss XP-60C / XP-60E, 1/72, AA2064
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
Very highly detailed resin kit that is very finely molded. Includes full decals and paint guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Valom Sukhoi Su-6 AM-42, 1/72, KPV-72001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$25
Still factory sealed. Detailed kit with recessed panel lines, a large fret of photoetched details, very good cockpit and more.
DML Messerschmitt Me-1101 Nachtjager - With Ruhrstahl X-4 Air-to-Air Missile - (Me1101), 1/72, 5014
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$25
Very highly detailed model that is superbly molded with all very fine recessed panel lines. Features detailed cockpit, complete turbojet engine, detailed gear wells, X-4 wire guided air-to-air missiles, radar and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
KVZ Mi-6 Hook Aeroflot, 1/75
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$48
Rare and very large close-to-1/72 Aeroflot 'Hook.' For KVZ, this is a very nicely molded and detailed kit with recessed and raised detail, full clear parts for the windows and a large and colorful decal sheet including the side striping. Could be made Russian Army but you must furnish your own red stars and numbers. Molded in ivory, white, black and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Sword Lockheed F-94B Starfire - 61st FIS Selfridge 1951 / 339th FIS At Johnson Air Base Japan 1952 / 319th FIS 325th FIG Suwon Air Base South Korea Night Interdiction Shoot-Down Of A North Korean Aircraft on 30/1/53, 1/72, 72054
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Well detailed and features all fine recessed panel lines, numerous PE details with the main and side instrument panel parts factory painted, excellent cockpit detail and more. Includes a full color painting guide and extensive decals for three aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Apollo Saturn V Rocket, 1/144, 5082
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$54
1995 reissue of the 1968 kit and the best Saturn in 1/144 scale due to Monogram's famous engineering and detail. Features 87 pieces, all three correctly separating stages to demonstrate a simulated flight, opening top doors to reveal the removable scale escape tower, Lunar Lander, command module and re-entry capsule, correct engine detail for all stages, three figures and launch pad stand. Molded in white, silver and with a yellow base. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Mach 2 Yuri Gagarine Vostok - First Man Into Space, 1/72, MCL0013
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
Large 1/72 scale injection molded kit of the famous Cosmonaut Vostok. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
SNAP USMC Winnie the Whale LVT A4 - With 75mm Cannon (Ex Adams), 1/40, 157-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$68
1960s issue of this high-quality model from the original Adams Action Model molds. Features working bogies, flexible tracks, crew of two and four soldiers and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in the late 1950s, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but only Adams issued the kit. When Adams divested of the plastic kit business, most if not all of the molds were purchased by Athearn, the famous craftsman HO railroad kit manufacturer. Athearn called their new division SNAP Plastics with an address of Hillside, New Jersey. When SNAP ceased production, UPC issued this kit. While most UPC kits say 'Made in Japan' the ex-SNAP issues say 'Made in the USA' so perhaps they were molded by Athearn in New Jersey or at least a contractor. 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.
Aurora North American F-107 Fighter Bomber, 1/114, 295-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
First issue from 1958 with Parents Magazine Seal and a 29 cent price extension. For decades this kit was famous for being the only injection molded F-107 available. Molded in silver and clear. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa FW-190 A-8 And Ju-88G-1 Mistel 2, 1/72, 02113
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$79
Still factory sealed and dated 2014. Features 146 pieces, fine recessed panel lines, very good FW-190 cockpit and more.
Matchbox Brewster F2A Buffalo / B339D - New Zealand or Dutch East Indies Air Force, 1/72, PK-24
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
1974 2 Colour issue that includes a three-view, full color painting guide and decals for these two aircraft: 488 Sq Royal New Zealand Air Force Kallang Singapore October 1941 and Group V Militaire Luchvaat Netherlands East Indies December 1941. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Eduard Ju-87D Stuka, 1/144, 4416
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
This is an incredibly well molded 1/144 scale model which also includes many PE metal parts, mask set, decals for multiple aircraft and multi-view, full color painting guides. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro Cutty Sark Clipper Ship - With Sails, B248-125
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
From 1965 and one of the famous ships from Pyro's very popular 'Round The World' boat collection. This full hull model measures 9 inches long when assembled and features a engraved woodgrain and copper plate detail, fine wood grained deck with hatches and other fittings, separately molded deck houses, ships boats, masts and ratlines, billowing sails and more. Includes a display stand. Molded in a beautiful gloss wood brown and white plastic. The kit has never been started. The white parts are still in the factory sealed bag; all other parts are inventoried complete including instructions. This is one of the 'intermediate' line of Pyro ship kits, which were first called '$1.00 Models' and in 1967 were renamed '$1.25 Models.' All were roughly the same size and were a significant increase in detail from the '50 Cent Models.' (later called 74 cent models). Kits in the $1.00/$1.25 line (by 1967) included the Skipjack, Cutty Sark, Charles W. Morgan, HMS Bounty, HMS Ark Royal, USS Constellation, British Bomb Ketch, Chinese War Junk, Elsie - Gloucester Fisherman, Henri Grace A'Dieu, Dutch Staten Jacht, Gotta Le Jon and others. 50 Cent/75 Cent kits in 1967 included the Mayflower, Barbary Pirate, USS Constitution, Santa Maria, Golden Hind, Half Moon, Bon Homme Richard, Brig of War, HMS Victory, Flying Cloud, Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, La Reale French Galley, Venetian Carrack, Roman Merchant, Spanish Galeon and others.
Ace RC ARF Floats Set 60 size - 35 Inch Long Pair Of Floats, 60K67
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$39
These 60 size (35 inch long) floats are molded with all parts in tough, white ABS plastic. These are 'Almost Ready To Fly' and assembly very quickly. Never started and inventoried complete. Includes instructions. NOTE: this kit comes in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply and an invoice will emailed to you for that.
Pyro 1932 Pierce Arrow Phaeton, 1/32, C339-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
1965 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. Features detailed chassis, driveline and suspension, complete motor, full interior, removable hood and more. Molded in gloss blue, clear and chrome plate. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
DML THREE Modern Soviet Aircraft Weapons Set 1 Air-To-Air Missiles - For Mig-21 Mig-23 Mig-29 Su-21 Su-27 Yak-38, 1/72, 2504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
SALE!! Includes three kits in the one box shown. All three models are never started and still in the factory sealed internal bags. Includes decals and instructions present. Each kit is well detailed and includes Soviet pilots, 4 drop tanks, 4 AA-2 Atoll, 4 Advanced Atoll, 2 AA-10 Alamo C, 2 AA-7 IR, 2 AA-10 Alamo D,2 AA-7 SARH, 4 AA-11 Archer, 2 twin missile rails, 4 AA-8 Aphid, 2 AA-10 Alamo A and 2 AA-10 Alamo B.
Heller AWACS Sentry - Boeing E-3A (707) - Geilenkirchen R.F.A. 1986, 1/72, 80306
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$90
Very large and well detailed military early-warning version of the venerable 707. Features all recessed panel markings, detailed cockpit, very nicely done P&W TF-33 engines and landing gear and NATO/OTAN markings. Never started. The parts that Heller put in factory sealed bags are still sealed, and the large parts that were never bagged have been inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals and instructions.