Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Revenue Cutter - 12 Inch Long Wooden Model With Moulded Hull
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
Rare ship model from 1930s that contains Ideal's revolutionary 'Premolded Hull.' Since carving the hull was by far the most difficult part of early ship modeling, Ideal created a thick-walled, completely formed, hollow hull made from a wood composite. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory which means that all the parts are still 'factory tissue sealed.' As was the custom back then, workers would assembly the parts for a kit and wrap them in tissue paper in a unique way that ensured that all the parts would be 'sealed' and held in place. Whoever buys this kit will see the contents for the first time since it was packed at Ideal Aeroplane & Supply in New York well over 90 years ago. Ideal Aeroplane & Supply was one of the earliest aircraft model makers in the USA, marketing their first kit in 1911 and running a well-known storefront that sold materials as well as kits for early aeromodelers. What is less known is that they had a very large line of ship kits also. They ranged from one foot to several feet long and covered unique and popular civil subjects as well as warships and submarines of the period. The company was very innovative in introducing the Moulded Hull which cut assembly time by more than half by eliminating all hull carving, shaping and sanding. The builder could use it right out-of-the-box and immediately add the deck, superstructure, fittings and prime or paint. Ideal was also known for their excellent, full size multi-view plans that includes many assembly notes, rigging diagrams, tips, additional detail drawings and much more. Often there was even a detailed painting guide.
Revell Harbor Tug Long Beach - Pre S Issue, 1/108, H314-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$110
Rare 1955 Revell model with the great box artwork that has made these kits so famous and collectible. This large-scale model features excellent detail for that time and almost all items shown in the box art - railings, grates, name boards, navigation lights, vents, whistles, bumpers, bitts and even two crew members. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: cover to lifeboat; rudder & small mount (for the propeller) to the hull; lower superstructure (5 pieces, four walls and roof). There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions. The box rates only 'very good' because it has isolated and light age spotting as shown. The Long Beach was built in Decatur, Alabama in 1943 and was one of a fleet of tugs operated by the Wilmington Transportation Company. She had a registered length of 81.1 feet and a beam of 24 feet. Gross tonnage was 146 inches and she drew 8 feet of water. Powered by a 700 hp diesel, the range was just over 3,500 miles.
Minicraft RMS Titanic Ocean Liner, 1/350, 11312
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$56
Large and highly detailed model that is over 30 inches long when assembled. Never started. Factory sealed bags and complete with decals and instructions. Just about every aftermarket photo-etched accessory you can imagine is available for this kit, so you can create a museum masterpiece if you wish; I prefer the sets from Tom's Modelworks and Gold Medal Models as they provide superb detail and are affordable.
Revell Harbor Tug Long Beach - Pre S Issue, 1/108, H314-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$155
Rare 1955 Revell model with the great box artwork that has made these kits so famous and collectible. This large-scale model features excellent detail for that time and almost all items shown in the box art - railings, grates, name boards, navigation lights, vents, whistles, bumpers, bitts and even two crew members. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box rates only 'very good' because it has isolated and light age spotting as shown. The Long Beach was built in Decatur, Alabama in 1943 and was one of a fleet of tugs operated by the Wilmington Transportation Company. She had a registered length of 81.1 feet and a beam of 24 feet. Gross tonnage was 146 inches and she drew 8 feet of water. Powered by a 700 hp diesel, the range was just over 3,500 miles.
OldModelKits SS Rex Ocean Liner - With Real Wood Deck - Italian Line / Mid To Late 1930s, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$669
Finally, the Pride of the Italian Line in 1/350 scale! The SS Rex is from the same team that brought you the 1/350 SS Normandie Ocean Liner. This four year project is a 100% new model and represents the Rex in her glory years of the mid 1930s. All design work was done in CAD by Ken Friend, a master modeler, designer and builder of experimental engines and test equipment and an engineer who specialized in CAD/CAM/CAE Systems Management and Implementation. All of the smaller parts are printed on ultra-high resolution 3D SLA resin printers. These parts meet and often exceed what is possible with injection molded plastic. Only the larger parts (hull, deck pieces and funnels)are cast resin. These are pressure-cast from de-aired molds to minimize air bubbles. The Italian Line advertised that "The Southern Route Is the Lido Deck Route." By virtue of avoiding the stormy and cold North Atlantic, travelers experienced a true outdoor lifestyle. The Rex was intentionally designed for this. For this model, extensive research and time was spent capturing the exact look of the colorful 1st and 2nd Class Aft Pool Areas- from the changing room & showers, grab rope on the pool, pool slide, stairs & diving boards, tables with umbrellas, recessed (covered) 1st Class Restaurant/Lounge and more. Because of the superior performance of 3D Printing, over 90% of the usual PE (photoetched) metal parts are now 3D printed resin. This is a vast improvement as they are no longer flat, but are true to the shape of the prototype. This also makes for a nearly complete model "out-of-the-box." Includes a real wood deck. NOTE: railings are the only parts not included with the model shown. However, 1/350 PE ship railings are very easy to locate from a large number of sources; I will refer the buyer to the ones that I like to use but you can always use your preference.
Revell The Viking Ship - Leif Ericson, H326
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$65
Hard-to-find kit from 1977. Features a 14 inch long full hull with very fine engraved wood detail, display stand, numerous individual shields with a colorful decal for each one, mast, anchor, 32 oars, rigging material, full rigging instructions, billowing vacuformed sail, full rigging instructions and colorful sail decal. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The vac sail is in amazing 'near mint+' condition.
Scientific Robert E Lee Mississippi Steamboat - 24.5 Inch Long, 181-3295
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$225
One of Scientific's finest kits. The 'Super Deluxe' and 'Museum Quality' boast on the box top is true, and it can be made into a stunning model with skill and patience. Includes pre-carved hull with wood display stand and pedestals, metal name plate, a vast number of cast metal fittings including lifeboats, paddle wheels, ships wheel, weather vane, whistle, bell, ladders, cargo posts, bitts, cleats, anchors and much more, printwood and tapered hardwood masts/yards, pre-formed fiber pattern ornate railings, colorful name and pennant materials and much more. There are four large pages of full size plans, and a detailed, step by step instruction book with very nice assembly illustrations. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (fittings) are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions. Scientific Model Airplane Company was founded by John D. Frisoli of Newark, N.J. He started the business in a 12 foot square store in the 1940s. By 1952 John had sales of plane, boat & race car kits and accessories totaling about $200,000 annually.
Scientific Sovereign of the Seas - 23.75 Inch Long Wooden Ship Model, 165-1695
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$125
Excellent, large scale model measures 23.75 inches long when assembled. Includes precarved wood hull, extensive balsa wood printed part sheets, hardwood masts & stock, tapered hardwood yards, standing and running rigging material, hardwood base and pedestals, colorful decal sheet, name plate, extensive metal detail castings (lifeboats, ladders, anchors, skylight, capstan, pump wheels, pump, wheel, bitts, windlass, etc), full sized plans, rigging instructions, superb full size plans with numerous drawings & detailed text instructions and more. The kit has never been started. All of the metal fittings are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete along with the decal sheet and instructions/large plans all in 'very good' condition. Please note that this the early issue and Scientific did not furnish sails or sail running rigging instructions with it. Scientific Model Airplane Company was founded by John D. Frisoli of Newark, N.J. He started the business in a 12 foot square store in the 1940s. By 1952 John had sales of plane, boat & race car kits and accessories totaling about $200,000 annually.
Continental Model Airplane Co Clipper Ship Seawitch - Sea Witch, H-6
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$30
From the mid to late 1940s. All-wood, 9 inch long model kit of this renown high-speed American Clipper Ship. This is a very nice effort by Continental. The ship is 9 inches long when assembled. The hull had been very neatly factory machine cut to the overhead (beam) dimensions. Also includes one sheets of printwood, many other wood parts for the deck houses, masts and yards, full color insignia sheet with the ships name and many US flags and excellent full size plans with very good rigging diagrams and instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and paperwork. Continental had several ship lines; this 'H' line consists of H1 USS Missouri Battleship, H2 Aircraft Carrier USS Wasp, H3 LST (Landing Ship Tank), H4 Coast Guard Cutter Campbell, H5 USS Fletcher Destroyer and H6 Clipper Ship The Seawitch.
Artesania Latina Hellen R/C English Coastal Fishing Boat - 33 3/4 Inch Long With ABS Hull For R/C Or Display, 1/20, 20203
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$134
Very large scale and well detailed. Features a beautiful one-piece plastic hull, die-cut plywood and wood parts, complete metal and wood fittings set, illustrated instructions, full size plans and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. The few parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. NOTE: this kit came from the factory in a very sturdy box. Unless you otherwise specify, it will be shipped wrapped in only in heavy brown shipping paper. If you wish to have it placed inside another box, we can do that but additional shipping will apply.
Dumas Swamp Buggy Everglades Airboat - 28 Inches Long / 10 Inch Beam / For .19 Engines, 1/8, 1501
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$65
Still factory sealed. This Chuck Welch design is easy-to-build and good performer. Features aircraft-grade plywood, plans, full instructions and more. NOTE: this kit was factory-packed in a very sturdy, thick and heavy cardboard box. It will be shipped simply wrapped in heavy brown paper. You can specify that it be boxed if you wish, but additional shipping charges will apply.
Revell Hermann Marwede Seenotkreuzer Search and Rescue, 1/72, 05238
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$64
Dated 2005. Very large scale and highly detailed. Suitable for R/C or static display. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The prototype vessel is the flagship of the German Society for the Rescue of the Shipwrecked (DGzRS). Hermann Marwede (1878-1959) was a notedGerman philanthropist and industrialist, known for his support of civil sea rescue and lifesaving operations.
Revell Aida - German Cruise Ship, 1/1200, 05805
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
Small scale issue from 2004 features very good detail for that size, one piece hull, detailed superstructure and decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Measure 16.1 cm long when assembled.
Heller Santa Maria - Flagship of Christopher Columbus, 1/90, 6503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$38
Still factory sealed. Aurora-Heller issue. Very nicely detailed kit with 128 parts and measures 43 cm long when assembled. Includes vacuform sails, rigging material, colorful flags and full instructions with rigging diagrams.
Mamoli Yacht America - 26.5 Inch Long Plank-On-Frame Ship, 1/66, MV26
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$149
Beautiful 688mm long model that features die-cut bulkheads, keel, decking and numerous other hardwood pieces, high quality hull planking strips, a vast number of fittings in brass, steel, wood and more, fabric flag sheet, sail cloth, full running and standing rigging material and more. Includes superb full size plan sheets and instructions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes all paperwork.
ITC Robert E Lee Mississippi Steamboat, 1/310, 3714
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$68
Very well detailed smaller scale model that measures 11 inches long when assembled. From the quality and detail it looks like a reduced size version of either the large Revell or Pyro models. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, flags and instructions present. NOTE: there is some confusion about the scale of this kit, which is why I listed it as being about 11 inches long when built. The box lists 1/384 scale while it measures more of 1/310 scale.
Revell S.S. Hope Hospital Ship - The World's First Peacetime Hospital Ship with Master Modelers Stamp And Hope Booklet, 1/500, H388-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$129
1962 hardbox 'Master Modeler' issue. This is the famous ship of Project Hope, which was financed by private citizens and US Industry. The ex-Navy Hospital ship was equipped with the latest technology and a staff of 6 doctors, nurses and technicians. The Hope and crew toured the world, treating disease and training doctors in the latest developments in medical science. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is factory new. All parts and all paperwork is still sealed in the factory clear bag. I can see that the special Hope booklet about the ship is present.
Revell Cutty Sark with Billowing Sails and Pre-Painted Hull - Three Feet Long, 1/96, H395-1200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$179
1964 issue of this classic kit that features beautiful John Steel boxart. Large and highly detailed. This is an early version of the kit with the hull factory painted copper below the waterline. The copper paint is in 'excellent' condition with only light wear. This impressive model measures 36 inches long and 22 inches high when assembled. Features highly detailed deck, deck houses, cargo holds and covers, masts, yards and booms, bilge pump, windlass, 20 crew figure, and lifeboats with oars, life preservers, anchors, metal anchor chains, figurehead, finely detailed hull, preformed ratlines and molded deadeyes, pin rails and blocks, full standing and running rigging instructions and diagrams, 35 pre-formed vac billowing sails and four types of thread in two colors for rigging. Includes draftline and transom decals. Molded in three colors. There is no assembly. NOTE: this is very minor painting. The port hull half has minor (and correct) white paint to the inside bulkhead and the outer rub lines are painted white. Quality of paint is 'very good+'. There is no other painting. The black and tan parts and the rigging material is still in the Revell factory sealed bags. The white parts were not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals in amazing 'near mint' condition, flag sheet, assembly instructions, complete rigging instructions, rat line cutting diagram and even the excellent booklet "The Cutty Sark And The Days of Sail." Even the vacuform sails are in 'very good+' condition which is rare. Please note, they are not mint. There is some wear but they are well above average.
Dusek Ship Kits Knarr 11th Century Viking Ocean Going Cargo Ship - 8.8 Inch Long Laser-Cut Wooden Model, 1/72, D013
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$58
Well detailed model features plank-on-frame construction, quality hardwood parts that are all precision laser cut, finished wood casks and other cargo, rigging material, sail cloth, hardwood stock, wooden blocks and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes illustrated instructions.
A A Hales Ltd Cutty Sark Marinecraft Kit - 17 Inch Wooden Ship Kit, 658
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
Very nicely early kit from Hales who also had the Yeoman line of flying aircraft kits. This model features a shaped wooden hull, early injection molded life boats, dead-eyes, figurehead and ships wheel, a full set of flags and sails, injection mast platforms, metal chain, numerous brass rigging parts, precut wood, wood stock for masts, yards, metal stock, three types of rigging material, colorful insignia sheet with front scrollwork, rear scrollwork and name, name plate and cabin sides with windows and doors, detailed instruction sheet, large, foldout photographic sheet showing construction at many phases (and keyed to the instructions) and full size plans with rigging details. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete including flags, instructions, photo sheet and plans.