Monogram Willy Ley TV Orbiter, 1/96, PS44-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$235
This is the one-and-only issue of the TV Orbiter that is part of the famous Willy Ley space series that Monogram made with the noted scientist and designer in 1959. Features three stage reconnaissance rocket with base, launcher, service tower, television nose cone, separating stages and three figures. It is molded in the correct red and Good Humor 'Creamsicle' orange. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition as are the instructions. Even the original TV Orbiter booklet is present. Please note that the box displays 'Excellent++' but is graded as 'Excellent' because there is a crease on the lower short side panel.
Aurora Regulus II Guided Missile - With Mobile Launching Platform, 1/48, 378-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$265
Rare and even rarer in this condition. This kit was factory sealed but the seal recently split across the back - so I opened it up to do a 100% inventory and slid the seal back on. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory - never started, with the red parts still in a factory sealed clear bag and with all other parts inventoried 100% complete, including 'excellent+++' decals and instructions. 1958 release of this famous kit featuring classic Jo Kotula boxart. The large 1/48 scale missile comes with a fully operational scale launcher. Please note this is a true first issue because there is no Parents' Magazine' printed logo or the golden sticker. The model features a well detailed missile with lower booster and the mobile launcher with good suspension detail, valves boxes and covers, tow bar, servicing and access platforms with railings, elevating main pad and three figures. Molded in the correct deep gloss red, silver and dark blue plastic. Please note that this kit displays better than the 'excellent' box grade but is rated as such because long crease on part of the lower long box side. This kit must be shipped insured. The Aurora "Missile Line" is legendary. In the late 1950s, the first missile model kits sold briskly, so Aurora and Revell both planned extensive lines. However, the missile modeling craze disappeared as quickly as it started. Models that were in the works were canceled or completed if they were far enough along. Those that were completed were fine efforts but sold poorly and had very short lives, making them rare collector items today.
Pegasus Mercury 9 Rocket With TSDS Detail Kit, 1/350, 9103
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$39
Build the ultimate Mercury 9! Includes TSDS #T-123 Mercury 9 Detail Kit which is designed for this kit and still factory sealed. Includes a large sheet of decals, back lit media and detail, full color instructions. The actual kit is still factory sealed. Features 65 pieces, removable top stage and even the command center, fueling stand and launch stand as show on the box art.
Monogram Eagle Lunar Explorer - Space Patrol and Exploration Landing Vehicle / NASA Space Shuttle With Transport Carrier - Young Astronauts Issue, 1/48, 5906
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$135
Still factory sealed and rare. This 1985 science fiction space craft is very well molded and highly detailed. The unique design is convertible from 1/48 to 1/144 scale and has two versions - one with the US NASA Space Shuttle where the Eagle functions as a shuttle carrier. Features complete cargo interior, cockpit, crew and much more.
Hawk Jupiter-C Rocket - With Explorer Satellite / Launch Pad And Figures, 1/48, 150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$119
Rare 1958 first issue and a well detailed model of this classic early launch vehicle. Features 360 degree rotating launch stand and base, moving fin aerodynamic surfaces, Explorer satellite, ground crew, full decal and lapel pin. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora Nike Hercules Missile - With Launching Platform MIM-14, 1/48, 379-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$325
1958 first and only release. Large 1/48 scale missile includes an elevating launcher, many moving parts and a crew of four. Molded in the correct white and olive drab. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition and the instructions are 'excellent++.' The Aurora "Missile Line" is legendary. In the late 1950s, the first missile model kits sold briskly, so Aurora and Revell both planned extensive lines. However, the missile modeling craze disappeared as quickly as it started. Models that were in the works were canceled or completed if they were far enough along. Those that were completed, like the Nike Hercules, were fine efforts but sold poorly and had very short lives, making them rare collector items today.
Revell V-2 Rocket with Trailer/Launcher and Cut-Away Interior Details, 1/54, 00010
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$54
2008 Revell of Germany release. From the original molds of this popular and detailed 1960 kit. Has many operational features. Missile has removable panel with full interior featuring fuel tanks, rocket engine, guidance pack, side structure detail and more. Includes launcher and working transport trailer/erector and ground crew. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Moon Ship - (XSL-01) 'S' Issue, 1/96, H1825-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$349
Rare 1957 first and only Revell issue in investment-grade "Near Mint" condition. When sales of the dramatic XSL-01 Moon Rocket did not meet expectations, Revell molded the top stage in a different color plastic from the XSL-01, added a special 3D Moon Base Stand and boxed it as this stand-alone kit. The result was this Moon Ship with incredible box art. The box art invites you to 'Enter the Age of Space' with these action features: retractable landing ski, removable fuselage section with detailed cabin with controls and instrument panels and a crew of three astronauts. Molded in correct baby blue plastic. This model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Box condition details: The color and gloss are perfect. The box looks as if it was just removed from the original shipping box. It actually displays 'Mint' but is graded as 'Near Mint' because there is a very small factory tape litho pull on the long upper long side. The litho pull is on the bottom edge and measures 7mm x 7mm.
Monogram Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster - Young Astronauts Issue (Everything Is Go ex-Revell), 1/110, 5910
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$125
Still factory sealed. This is the 1987 Young Astronauts Issue and the single greatest model kit of the Mercury Atlas program. Features Atlas Rocket and Mercury capsule, incredibly well launching pad, ramp, tractor transports, nitrogen tank & trailer and much more.
Revell Boeing IM-99 Bomarc - With Launcher, 1/47, H1806-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$110
Original hardbox issue from 1957 and not the common reissue. This is a very well detailed model for that time and features fully operational launcher and crew. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only graded 'good' because 'OK' is written on the box top and two short sides in permanent black market and there is one closed split corner. There is also general wear (mainly the edges) as shown.
Hawk Explorer 18 Earth Satellite, 1/20, 553-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$119
Accurate scale kit of this NASA interplanetary platform. This model is made of injection molded plastic, metal panels and metal wire and includes a full color decal sheet. Features unusual stand that allows the satellite to spin (see box top left and right) and 'appears to defy gravity.' Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Jupiter C - With Working Gantry / Elevator / Explorer Satellite and Crew - 'S' Issue, 1/100, H1819-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$329
1958 first issue hardbox featuring some of my favorite 'S' box artwork. Correct, original issue molded in three colors. Not a reproduction. The box is in 'very good+++' condition with great color and gloss. There are no price tags, no tag marks, no litho tear or missing litho, no fading, four solid original corners and no stains. Flaws include even light general wear as shown, a very short and mild crease at the upper left and residue from thin, clear tape on all four sides. Loaded with working features typical of kits at the time. The entire gantry tower folds back and moves on railroad base, the elevator moves to the four different work platforms and the Explorer Satellite can be removed from the Jupiter rocket. Includes crew of 7. Inside, the kit has never been started. Parts are molded in red, medium gray and white. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and completely flat 'very good++' condition decals and 'very good' instructions with typical yellowing and some edge wear, the heaviest at the bottom.
STC Start Orbiter Buran and Carrier Energia - USSR Space Shuttle, 1/288
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
1988 Russian kit of the never-flown Space Shuttle. Includes shuttle and carrier with launch pad base. Never started. Inventoried with all plastic parts present. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell Douglas Thor/Thor-Able Missile - with Truck and Trailer 'S' Issue, 1/110, H1823-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+++
$149
Rare. This 1958 'S' hardbox release is the only single issue of this kit. Features elevating missile trailer, four figures, movable fuel boom, fuel truck and trailer, launch pad/blast shield/missile supports, launcher base and more. Includes optional parts and decals for making the Thor-Able version. Molded in correct white and dark blue. NOTE: this kit has very minor and neatly done assembly to 3 pieces: missile halves and fin assembly are built to 'excellent' quality. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one tire. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions. Decals are both in 'excellent++' condition. Instructions are 'good.'
Revell US Army Redstone Rocket, 1/110, H1832-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
1995 reissue of the original 1950s 'S' kit from the same molds. It is a great model of one of the USA's early successful ballistic missiles and an ideal builder. Features launching pad, mobile radar van, testing unit and crew of three. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Douglas Thor / Thor-Able Missile - With Truck and Trailer - 'S' Issue, 1/110, H1823-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$475
Rare and even more so in this condition. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect color and gloss, no creases, no rips, fading or stains, no missing litho, no price tags or tag marks, four solid corners, no repairs and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The only flaws are several tiny spots of light wear. This 1958 "S" hardbox release is the only single issue of this kit. Features elevating missile trailer, four figures, movable fuel boom, fuel truck and trailer, launch pad/blast shield/missile supports, launcher base and more. Includes optional parts are decals for making the Thor-Able version. Molded in correct white and dark blue. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals are 'near mint' and perfectly flat, with the only flaw being slight yellowing. The instructions are also 'near mint' and almost completely white (very little yellowing).
AMT Star Trek USS Enterprise - TV Series, 1/635, S951
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$79
Still factory sealed. This model is an early issue and not a common reproduction. This scale model of the original TV Enterprise also includes decals for all of the starships from the series and is molded in white and green-tinted clear.
AMT Star Trek Galileo 7 Shuttlecraft - USS Enterprise (TV Show), 1/32, S959
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$59
Rare original issue; not the common reissue. Features removable top and detailed interior. Measures about 8 inches long when assembled. I am not certain of the listed scale of 1/32; please treat that as nothing more than a guess. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Mace TM-76 Guided Missile, 1/48, 130-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$265
1958 'Famous Fighters' first and only release. This large 1/48 scale model of this early guided missile is molded in gloss white plastic and includes the booster engine & clear triangle-based display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals and instructions are both in amazing 'near mint' condition. Even includes the factory tissue packing paper.
Revell Corporal -Firestone US Army Surface to Surface Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1820-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$149
Classic 1958 model of the early US Army surface-to-surface ballistic missile. Has working launcher which can be configured for towing or set up for launch. Includes crew of three and remote control panel with radar. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.