Monogram Curtiss P-36A Test Shot - Bagged, 1/72, PA145
Plastic Model Kit
$36
This kit came from the collection of one of Monogram's finest and talented Chief Designers, the man who created the original B-52 kit, B-17, B-24J, P-36A, P-39 Airacobra, P-61 Black Widow, DH Mosquito, at least one if not all of the 1/8 scale Ford cars, A-1E Skyraider and numerous other famous kits. In his collection were boxes (usually Four-Star armor that had been damaged on the box-assembly machine) labeled 'TEST SHOTS' and some with his name on it. After designing the model, he was still responsible for the entire program, at least up to the point of mass production. Test Shots were made near the end of the design process for the Chief Designer of that kit to inspect; if something was wrong, he ordered changed. If not, he would clear the kit for production. This is one of those kits. Ever notice that all Monogram P-36A are always molded in silver? Well, not this time! This test shot is molded in brown and clear plastic and is a pre-first issue, probably 1966. It has never been started. The model is inventoried with all parts, decals and instruction present. The instructions and decal may have come with the test shot for his approval or they may have been added later. I have included them because they were in the same 'TEST SHOT' box as the kit.
Comet North American F-51 Mustang - 18 Inch Wingspan - Coke Bottle Issue - (P-51D), N8-29
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$44
This model comes from the personal collection of one of Monogram's top Chief Designers. He designed and headed up the projects for the B-52, B-17, B-24J, Mosquito, Skyraider A-1E, Hurricane, Spitfire, P-40, at least one (if not all) of the 1/8 scale cars and many, many more. The actual kit is a 1950s/early 1960s stick-and-tissue flying model. Features quality balsa printwood, strip stock, formed wheels, covering material and full plans. The kit has never been started and is complete. The entire Comet 1950s "N" line included the following (gaps mean there is no kit, at least at that time): N1 Tiger Shark P-40, N2 F-86D Sabre Jet, N4 Globe Swift, N6 Taylorcraft, N8 F-51 Mustang, N9 Helicopter, N11 Ryan Navion, N12 Firefly, N15 Piper Cub, N16 Fokker DVII, N17 Spad, N24 Phantom Fury, N25 Aeronca K (floats) and N26 Stinson SR-7. 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.
Pyro Aston Martin 1931 International, 1/32, C337-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$40
1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many 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. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood or 'bonnet.' Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Italeri M-107 Mad Dog - Self-Propelled Howizter - South Vietnam ARVN / British / US 2nd Bat 32nd Art Vietnam 1969 / Unknown US Unit Vietnam / Israeli Defence Forces In Southern Lebanon / US 2nd Bat 5th Art Germany 1964 / US 8th Bat 4th Art Vietnam 1969 - (M107), 1/35, 248
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$62
Very highly detailed and nicely molded kit. Features many working parts and decals for all listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix SA-330 Puma - RAF Or France - Type 4 Logo Issue, 1/72, 03021-6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Very nicely molded kit from 1975 which features full cockpit, complete cargo bay with troop seats and bulkheads, opening side cargo/troop doors, detailed rotor head & working rotors as well as decals for both air forces. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell F-4EJ Phantom II - Japan JSDF Issue, 1/32, H3001-2500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$69
Very rare 1976 Japan issue of this famous model with unique box art. Features removable J79 engine, radar and removable radome, working tailhook, detailed cockpit, opening canopies, two pilot figures, optional position landing gear and and a weapons load of AIM-9 Sidewinders &AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, ejector racks, iron bombs, three drop tanks and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals were once stuck to the large fold-out color illustration. As a result the decals are only 'fair.' Most of the damage is between the transfers, but there is some damage on some of the smaller decals also. There is certainly enough there to make a new sheet using the instructions located on this website on how to save and reproduce old decals. The large foldout color guide is damaged on the front 1/2 as well.
Hasegawa A6M3 Type 32 Zero / Hawk Spitfire Mk.22 / MPC Fiat G-50 / Maquette Morko Morane Finnish Fighter, 1/72, JS-077-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good- To VG+
$24
SALE!! Includes all four kits. The Zero and G-50 are never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Spitfire and Morko Morane are never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram PBY-5A Catalina - Cool Cat, 1/104, PA8-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$85
1955 issue with great box art. This was Monogram's 8th plastic aircraft kit and it exemplified the fine fit and finish that they soon became famous for. This is the 2nd release and has the black rubber tires is the second issue; the only difference from the first issue is the "PA" vs. "P" part number. Features rotating propellers, optional retracted or extended position floats, two torpedoes and four crew members. Molded in a very deep Navy Blue and clear with the black rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box is in beautiful 'Excellent++' condition, the decals are 'near mint.' The instructions are intact but have a light stain across the top 1/3 and are only 'fair++.'
Revell USS Franklin D Roosevelt - Midway Class Aircraft Carrier, 1/547, 0307
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$149
Still factory sealed. 1995 reissue of the original 1950s 'S' issue. Rare model of an early straight-deck Midway class that is well detailed for that time featuring full on-piece hull, separately molded main anti-aircraft armament, detailed island structure with sensors, air airwing of F9F-8 Cougars (straight and folded wings), helicopters, F4U Corsairs & AD-6 Skyraiders, display stand and more.
PST TWO ZIS-42 Trucks With 37mm AA SP Gun / M14A Spare Parts Ford 6 Truck / KV-1 Heavy Tank / KV-1A Heavy Tank, 1/72, 72033
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
SALE!! Includes all five kits in the four boxes shown. All of the kits are never started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bags, or have been inventoried complete. Includes decals (if furnished by PST) and instructions.
Pyro 1932 Lincoln KB Dual Cowl Phaeton, 1/32, C340-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
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. The model includes spoked wheels, chassis with steering linkage, gas tank and suspension details, full engine, removable hood, complete interior and parts molded in color, clear and chrome plated plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Hasegawa F-104S F-104G Starfighter - Italian Air Force 23 Gruppo 5 Stormo / 12 Gruppo 36 Stormo / 9 Gruppo 4 Stormo / Two Lufwaffe Units And Two Marineflieger Units, 1/72, D17
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$32
Limited issue dated 1999 and from all new molds. Features 85 pieces, parts for German or Italian versions, very fine recessed panel lines & surface detail, very nicely detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy, very good intake and exhaust, four drop tanks, Italian pylons & AIM-9 Sidewinder & AIM-7 Sparrow Missiles and more. Includes a two very large and extensive decal sheets, one Luftwaffe/Marine and one Italian. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Fokerts Special 1937 Thompson Trophy Racer - 18 Inch Long Profile Control Line Aircraft For .020 and .051 Gas Engines, PG-71
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$45
Rare 1960 control-line flying model that features all die-cut balsa parts, die-cut plywood, fully formed landing gear struts, hinge material, factory-sealed hardware envelope, finished wheels and even full decals. Never started. The hardware is still factory sealed; everything else was never sealed and has been inventoried complete including plans/instructions.
UPC 105MM Howitzer And Emplacement, 1/40, 5152-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$39
Still factory sealed and rare. Judging only from the box art, I would guess that this is the from the Revell "S" 1950s molds. If so, here are the features: gun barrel swivels, elevates and has recoil action, wheels turn with flexible tires, trails fold inward for towing, 4 G.I. figures, shells, crates and detailed 'battle-ground' base. 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.
Hawk Supermarine Spitfire MK.22, 1/72, 5-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
Early 1960s issue with Tom Morgan box art. This is a very good quality kit for that time with very fine raised detail and excellent fit. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell USS Buckley DE51 Destroyer Escort, 1/249, 85-3013
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
2010 reissue. This large scale, full hull model is from the original 1957 "S" molds and is very well detailed for that time. Features detailed hull, deck and superstructure, prop shafts, props and rudder, deck mounted torpedo tubes and depth charges, three 3 inch guns, eight 20mm guns, one twin 40mm, whale boat, four life rafts, two searchlights, gun directors, range finder and display stand. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
J Zinger Products FIVE 8-4 And ONE Top Flite 8-4 Wood Propellers NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propellers of the size and quantity listed.
Hasegawa F-104G / CF-104 Starfighter - Royal Norwegian Air Force - Skvadron 331 F-FN / Skvadron 334 FN-L / Skvadron 334 #759, 1/72, Dt131
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$24
Limited issue dated 1997 and from all new molds. Features 104 pieces, very fine recessed panel lines & surface detail, very nicely detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy, veyr good intake and exhaust, four drop tanks and more. Includes an extensive decal sheet for the three Starfighters listed. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: cannon fairing to left fuselage half; instrument panel to floor; exhaust halves; seat halves. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri TWO F-16 - Multi-Roll Fighter F-16A Single Seater Or F-16B Two Seater, 1/72, 130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 has very minor, 'professional' quality sub-assembly as follows: cockpit floors to lower fuselage. There is no other assembly. Inventoried complete with all parts, including decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: same as kit #1 and (1) bomb, (1) drop tank; exhaust turbine face to nozzle. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Features very fine recessed panel lines, all parts to build single or double seater versions, very good cockpit(s), optional position canopy, detailed gear wells, optional position landing gear, optional drop tanks, bomb & missile load and more. With decals and paint guide for both air forces.
Jo-Han 1956 Pontiac Promo Clear Windshield And Headlights ONLY - (Promotional Model), 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Ideal for those looking to restore a 56 Oldsmobile Promo kit. Includes three part ONLY: two green-tinted clear headlights and green-tinted clear windshield insert (which includes front and rear windshields and all side windows). Nothing else is included. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. Please note that these are made with a newer plastic that is very clear but does not warp.