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.
Frog Westland Wallace Red Series, 1/72, F167
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$29
1960s Red Series issue that is well molded and detailed for that time and builds into a realistic model. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Mitchell Mk.II (B-25C) Medium Bomber - RAF 180 Sq / (Dutch) 320 Sq RAF, 1/72, F159
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
1970s issue with the final logo. As with most every Frog kit, there are very fine panel lines and no unrealistic surface detail. This allows you to build a realistic model. Features good basic cockpit, crew, detailed engines, separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudders and rotating wheels and propellers. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Academy Boeing B-50D Superfortress - El Paso, 1/72, 2112
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$89
1992 issue of this very large and highly detailed model. Includes the correct changes for an actual B-50. Beautifully molded and features fine recessed panel lines, highly detailed cockpit and interior crew stations and bomb bay, full bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors, long range tanks and detailed gear wells. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Academy Boeing B-17B Flying Fortress, 1/72, 2106
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
From 1991. Beautiful and well detailed model of the early Fortress. Molded with all fine recessed panel lines. Features excellent cockpit detail, rotating propeller & wheels, bomb bay detail and full bomb load and optional position doors. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Dusty Rhodes was doing box art research and discovered that the painting for this kit represents the Good Will flight from Langley to Rio de Janeiro in November of 1938. The future SAC leader, Curtis LeMay, was on this flight as the lead navigator as a lowly First Lieutenant.
Tamiya Bell X-1 - With Transparent Fuselage and Detailed Interior, 1/72, 60740
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$30
Very highly detailed model from 1998. Features clear fuselage half, detailed cockpit, complete fuselage interior with rocket motor, fuel tanks & test equipment, optional position pilot entry hatch, choice of two canopies, display stand and more. Includes decals for Glamorous Glennis, 062 Late Version and 063 NACA. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Fw190F-9 Panzerblitz 1 - (FW-190 F-9), 1/72, AP102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$28
Rare limited edition from 1994 that features 51 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, numerous cast metal parts that include all the correct conversion parts, very good cockpit, detailed gear wells, optional position canopy and more.
Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf-109E 4/7 Trop - 2/JG27 / 3/JG27 (Two Different Aircraft) / 1/JG27 /, 1/72, AP10
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$20
Dated 1992 and very cleanly molded with all fine recessed panel lines. Includes two types of canopies, cast metal pilots seat, good cockpit detail, bomb or centerline drop tank and a large decal sheet for all four aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo - (From Hasegawa Molds), 1/72, F282
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
Rare issue from when Hasegawa and Frog agreed to market each other's kit in their respective countries. Hasegawa's models were marketed as 'Hasegawa Frog' but oddly Frog did not even mention Hasegawa on their issues. This kit has not been started. The plastic parts are inventoried complete and includes the instructions. NOTE: missing the original decals. The decals included are from the Hasegawa USA release and the sheet is about 4/5 complete.
ESCI TWO Freedom Fighter F-5A - NF-5A / SF-5A - 314th Sq Holland / 336th Skv 'Flying Jokers' Aerobatic Team Norway / ALA 21 Esc 211 Spain / 341 Sq Greece, 1/72, 9032
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$39
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The kits feature very fine recessed panel lines, a variety of optional parts for the four different versions, detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position speed brakes and canopy and a wide load of under-wing weapons. With paint guide and decals for all four variants. NOTE: decals have light stains on the backing paper due to the original wax paper protective cover sheet.
Dujin Resins Bleriot Spad 81C1 - (Spad 81 / 81C) - Bagged, 1/72
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$48
Very rare. This model has high quality resin castings with very fine detail. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. NOTE: the manufacturer is not given; I have simply guessed that it was Dujin Resins.
Planet Models XFL-1 Airabonita - First Appearance Of Prototype - (US Navy XP-39 Airacobra), 1/72, 136
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Rare. Beautiful resin kit with all fine recessed panel lines, full interior, standard or optional pitch prop blades and full decals. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Bell FXL-1 Airabonita was one of three new spec Navy prototype fighters. It competed with the Grumman XF5F-1 and the Vought XF4U-1 Corsair. The Bell offering was made from an Army XP-39 fighter. There were engine and undercarriage problems during trials, as well as handling issues. Bell modified the aircraft (that is another Planet Models issue whichy is called "late modification") in many ways, but it was still no match for the Corsair, which won the competition.
Planet Models Focke Wulf FW-186 Autogyro, 1/72, 092
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$48
Still factory sealed and a rare, limited issue, high-quality resin kit. The FW-186 was built and flew well, but the Fieseler Fi-156 beat it in competition. Only one was built.
Supermodel TWO Aermacchi MB-326 - Italy / Argentina (Navy) / Australia / South Africa, 1/72, 10-011
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$30
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and the parts are still in the factory sealed bag; includes decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: wing halves built; two gear doors in the up position; cockpit tub; two instrument panels to one fuselage half. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Nicely molded and detailed kit with fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface lines. Features very good cockpit detail, wing tip drop tanks, optional position canopy and speed brake, underwing drop tanks and rocket pods and markings for all four air forces.
Trumpeter TWO KITS AN-2 Colt On Skis And 01606 AN-2V Colt On Floats, 1/72, 01607
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$24
SALE!! Includes both kits in one box. The Ski Colt is never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. For the Float Colt AN-2V, NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: two seats to floor; wing halves. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 3 Freedom Fighters Of WWII Chinese I-16 / Polish P-11 / Swedish CR-42, 1/72, H678-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$45
1967 issue includes Swedish CR-42, Chinese Air Force I-16 and Polish PZL P-11C. The kits have never been started. They have been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Novo SNCAM Dewoitine D520C - Italian or French Air Forces - (D-520 ex-Frog) - Bagged, 1/72, F155
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$12
Still factory sealed and from ex-Frog molds. Very cleanly molded kit that builds up into a realistic model. Has markings for both aircraft and a full color painting guide on the back of the cardboard header card.
AZ Model Bucker Bu-181 Bestmann - Poland / Switzerland / France / RAF / Hungary, 1/72, AZ7333
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Very nice kit with well detailed injection molded parts, good cockpit, injection molded clear canopy and more. Includes a full color paint guide (on the back of the box) and decals for the five different aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Convair B-24 Liberator - Warbird Issue, 1/72, H203-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$54
Early issue hardbox from 1964. Has many action features: landing gear retracts and extends, control surfaces move, guns elevate and turrets rotate, wheels and props spin, flaps extend/retract and has optional position side gunner's positions (open or closed). Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 3 Freedom Fighters Chinese I-16 / Polish P-11 / Swedish CR-42, 1/72, H678-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$58
Still in the factory seal. 1967 issue contains Swedish CR-42/Chinese Air Force I-16 and Polish PZL P-11C.