Bandai Mercedes Benz L3000S 3 Ton Cargo Truck - Bagged, 1/48
Plastic Model Kit
$69
Very rare. In 1977 Bandai briefly issued four 'demonstration kits' to test the market. They were this Mercedes Benz L3000S, German Goliath Demolition Vehicle, Mercedes Benz L3000A House Truck and NSU Kettenrad Motorcycle. Features detailed motor, removable hood, detailed chassis with separately molded exhaust, two bar, front and rear suspension and driveline, excellent cab interior detail, two styles of troop seating configuration for the bed, optional 'soft' top for the bed and more. After this very brief availability, Bandai never reissued them again. Never started. This kit and the paperwork is still in the factory sealed bag. I have listed this kit under Bandai; however, there is no manufacture listed on anything that I can see in the bag. At one point Academy obtained many Bandai molds and reissued several of the famous 1/48 Pin Point armor issue, using original Bandai artwork. Although I cannot tell, this may be one of the Academy kits. I cannot tell if there are decals or not because the paperwork is sealed. If it is the Academy issue, it will not have them as they did not issue decals with this kit; however, they would put four paper license plates to cut from the instructions if you wish.
Renwal Hawk Guided Missile System - 3 Missiles With Launcher / Radar Trailer / Crew of 4, 1/32, 558
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$46
Original Renwal release from the early 1960s. This was an excellent kit for that time featuring three removable missiles, a detailed launch trailer that elevates and rotates the missiles, complete radar trailer with rotating and tilting radar housings and more. Includes a crew of four and full decals. The kit has not been started. The missiles are still sealed in the factory bag. The launcher and radar trailer were never factory sealed, and they have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Eduard Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-1 ProfiPACK - With Eagleparts Bf109 Wheels / EagleCals Decals - (Bf109E-1), 1/32, 3001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$52
Includes the following never used and complete accessories: the superb Eagleparts #29-32 Bf-109 (B/C/D/E/F/G-1/G-2) Wheel Set which is designed from a surviving all-original wheel and EagleCals #EC121 1/32 Bf109E-1 with markings for Helmut Henz, Oblt Gert Framm, Red 16 of Oblt Fritz Losigkeit and Yellow 12 of 9./JG52. The actual model is amazingly well detailed & large-scale featuring 152 plastic parts with fine recessed details, 49 metal photoetched parts on two frets (one is colored), mask set, excellent cockpit, optional position canopy, complete engine with engine bay detail, optional position cowlings, separately molded rudder, elevators, leading edge slats, ailerons & trailing edge flaps, detailed fuselage gun bay, enclosed & detailed gear wells and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Bayles Gee Bee Sportster - 1931 Thompson Trophy Race Winner - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, M-17
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$75
This is a Cleveland scale flying model in the agreed museum scale of 1/16. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete for the time and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and much more. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The 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 operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called 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 'Aviations 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.
PST TWO IV-8 Heavy Flamethrower Tanks / TWO PMZ-2 (ZIS-6) Fire Tankers / TWO ZIS-5V Trucks / PARM-2 Field Repair Truck, 1/72, 72015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
SALE!! Includes all seven 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.
Monogram Japanese Submarine I-19 - With Glen Seaplane - (ex Aurora), 1/275, 3103
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$62
From the original Aurora molds. The I-19 is famous for firing history's most successful torpedo spread off Guadalcanal. On September 14, 1942, I-19 was patrolling of the Solomons when the crew made visual contact with American forces. After working into position, she fired a 6 torpedo spread; three hit and sank the US Carrier CV-7 Wasp and the remaining three exploded against the BB North Carolina and the destroyer O'Brien. The destroyer sank and the North Carolina was under repair until November 16, 1942. The I-19's Glen seaplane also flew night reconnaissance on February 23, 1942 over Pearl Harbor for the planned second attack by Emily flying boats on that base. She was depth-charged and sunk by DD-446 Radford on 11.25.43, off Makin Island. This large scale kit is almost 16 inches long when assembled. It is an excellent model for that time from Aurora's improved quality and detail efforts of the late 1960s/early 1970s. Aurora knew that the older kits were outclassed and cut a new series of better molds including several ships, helos and subs. The result was higher mold quality and very good detail, such as this kit. Features full hull with excellent molded detail, deck with proper molded-in wood planking, complete propeller & rudder detail, periscope and cranes, Glen seaplane, conning tower, deck guns and more. Includes a display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and includes all plastic parts and photocopied instructions. NOTE: missing decal and the original instructions.
UM Models TWO OT-34/76 Flame Throwing Tank / TWO T-34/76 1942 With Formed Turret / TWO T-34/76 (1941), 1/72, 331
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
SALE!! Includes all six kits - there are two in each box. All are never started. They are either still in the factory sealed internal bags or inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork.
Revell Fw-190 Focke-Wulf, 1/72, H615-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$30
This is the two piece box issue dated 1962 and with framable artwork. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, 1/74, 374
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$79
Rare, first issue artwork from about 1955. This was a fine effort by Aurora for that time and an impressive model when assembled. Features retracting pontoons and rotating props. Includes correct early logo instructions which show the clear 'Triangle World' stand and the correct stand is included. This must be one of the first instances of the 'Triangle' stand being used as it is normally associated with oval 'Famous Fighter' logo kits. Molded in gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box has great color and gloss and would grade at least 'good' but it has two small factory tape tears on each long side. This model was made after Aurora found out that the scale on the box top was wrong and was factory 'blotted out' with a black circle at the top left.
Italeri SM-79 Sparviero, 1/72, 1225
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
This is an excellent kit from newer molds and features all fine recessed surface detail, very good cockpit, optional position canopy, separately molded elevators, rudder and ailerons, fully enclosed gear wells, torpedo loadout, optional position cabin boarding door with stairs and more. Includes decals and paint guide for four different Italian Air Force aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
OS Engines For 10R/C 10S Engines (2) Cylinder & Pistons / Cylinder Head / Exhaust Valve Assembly / Rotor Set Screw / Mounting Screw Set - Bagged, 21003008
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$34
NOS - New Old Stock and still factory sealed. These are from a RC-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes all items shown: (2) 21003008, 21004005, 21082003, 21081203 and (5) 21081307 Mounting Screw Sets.
Consolidated Model Engineering Hell Razor 1/2 A Speed Control Line Aircraft
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$85
Rare and from the early 1950s. Highly prefabricated flying model designed for very high speed operation. Has a 9 inch wingspan and is about 10 inches long when completed. Features fully factory carved lower hardwood fuselage, fully carved upper balsa fuselage, carved balsa 'cockpit', diecut hardwood elevators, 2D factory-cut wooden wing, hardware and full size plans with text instructions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing some generic hardware. The bellcrank and at least 3 screws & nuts are missing; all are easily replaced. Otherwise inventoried complete with all other parts present as well as the paperwork.
Hasegawa TWO F6F-3 or F6F-5 Hellcat - (F6F5 F6F3), 1/72, C12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG to Exc
$24
SALE!! Includes two models in the original boxes. Ideal builder kits, please read carefully for the condition. NOTE: these models have 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: Kit #1: wing halves; cockpit tub. There is no other assembly. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Kit #2: wing halves; bulkhead, seat and instrument panel to floor; engine to firewall. There is no other assembly. Inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions. Both are well molded kit with very good detail. Includes parts for -3 and -5 versions, good cockpit, drop tank and decals for multiple aircraft.
Anigrand Republic XF-12 Rainbow - (XR-12), 1/144, AA-4012
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$70
Very highly detailed 1/144 scale resin kit of this beautiful aircraft. The parts are still in the internally sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions. The Rainbow was not only beautiful but was very fast with a top speed of 460 MPH. Designed as a long range high speed reconnaissance aircraft for the Pacific theater, the design was brilliant and successful. However, the USAAF decided to use modified B-29s (RB-29) instead.
Aurora Curtiss Hawk P-6E, 1/43, 116-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
First issue from 1956 that still has the 1954/55 early logo. This was a well-reviewed and fine kit for that time. It features moving ailerons, elevators and rudder, 'good' cockpit, pilot figure, clear windscreen, rotating wheels & propeller and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Siga BRDM-1 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle - Soviet Guard / East German DDR Army / Poland (2) / Soviet VMF / Egyptian Army, 1/72, 72-M05
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$14
Limited production kit with decals for all nations listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro 1930 Ford Model A Woody Wagon, 1/32, C306-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$44
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. Features spoked wheels, detailed chassis with separately molded front and rear suspension, full interior and a separately molded tailgate. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including and instructions.
UM Models TWO T-34/85 With D5-T Gun / TWO SU-85M SPG / TWO Su-122 SPG, 1/72, 327
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
SALE!! Includes all six kits - there are two in each box. All are never started. They are either still in the factory sealed internal bags or inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork.
J Zinger Products ONE 22-6 Wood Propeller NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$29
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes a high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propeller of the size and quantity listed.
Frog Douglas Boston III - Havoc A-20 - Green Series, 1/72, 151P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Nicely molded. High quality Frog kit with unsightly rivets, just fine panel lines for a realistic model. Features basic cockpit and crew stations, crew figures, separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudder. This kit has never been started. It is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.