Planet Models Junkers Ju-287 V3 (A-1) - (Ju287V3), 1/72, 068
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Rare, well detailed, high-definition cast resin model. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Junkers Ju287 series was probably the most advanced WWII bomber to actually fly. Development continued until the end of the war; the Soviets captured the remaining aircraft, moved them to the USSR, completed and flew them. This turned out to be key to future Soviet bomber designs.
Nichimo IJN Chokai Heavy Cruiser - Motorized, 1/500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$119
Early issue from the 1960s before Nichimo used part numbers. It is part of a unique and very successful 1/500 scale warship series with rare glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. The model can be built motorized for operation in water or static full hull or waterline versions. It is very well detailed and molded for that time. Includes all hardware for motorizing with metal gear box for duel-propeller drive, brass batter contacts and switch, wire, threaded steel propeller shafts, universal joints and more, one piece lower hull (molded in an excellent simulation of IJN Hull Red), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, some finer details in black plastic and more. Never started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags with the Nichimo paper headers. The hardware has been inventoried complete. Includes instructions and even the original silver and gold foil covered cardboard nameplate for display. Please note that Nichimo did not furnish decals or the electric motor with these early issues.
Revell 155mm Long Tom Gun and M-4 High Speed Tractor 'S' Kit, 1/40, H523-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$185
Rare 1956 first issue. The box is complete and has 'good' color, four original solid corneres, no price tags or tag marks and no tape (other than the factory sealing tape). However, there is a fair amount of even, moderate age foxing on the top and all four sides. Highly detailed set includes both kits - the High Speed Tractor and the Long Tom 155mm gun. Has many working features - the tractor has movable tracks and working bogies, rotating and elevating machine gun, driver and interior details. The gun can be stowed for transport with the M-4 and all extra gear to do this correctly is supplied. The Long Tom features and elevating barrel, moving limbers and detailed mechanism. NOTE: this kit has minor and very neatly done assembly to 8 pieces as described: gun barrel halves assembled and puttied; recoil mechanism halves assembled and puttied; gun carried halves assembled and puttied; two wheels halves assembled. There is no other assembly. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Instructions and decals are both correct and in 'very good++' condition; the only flaw on the decals is typical age yellowing. NOTE: one piece has 'SNAP' engraved on the bottom so that part is clearly from the SNAP issue of this same kit. All other parts look to be Revell, as they are the correct shade of green plastic, correct sheen, part numbers, silver flexible tracks, etc., but pf course there is no way to 100% confirm that.
Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette - Or USS Saucy Flower Class Corvette, 1/72, 05061
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$225
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. This model includes optional parts and decals to build either ship. Features 1003 parts, full hull with plenty of space inside for R/C conversion, excellent superstructure, detailed weapons, 15 crew members, steel chain, signal flags, rigging material and much more. Includes a display stand.
Revell Tirpitz German Battleship, 1/570, 5042
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$46
1984 issue from the quality original molds. Even today Revell's original Bismarck and Tirpitz kits are acknowledged as being very accurate (and more accurate than most newer kits). Well detailed, full-hull kit features 131 pieces, 3 propellers & rudder, elevating main guns in rotating turrets, detailed secondary and AA armament, detailed superstructure, life boats and more. Includes rigging diagram. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro 1911 Stevens-Duryea Tourer - Vintage Brass Car Series, 1/32, C453-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$40
1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of the 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 - in this case the exact car was on display at the Auto Aviation Museum under the directorship of Mrs. Philip L. Sommerlad of the Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, OH. The model includes rubber tires, brass plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood or 'bonnet.' Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Pyro 1930 Bentley Le Mans Blower, 1/32, C304-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$38
1960s Pyro issue from original molds. The model includes clera and beautiful green injection molded parts including wire wheels (not solid wheels), detailed chassis and complete interior. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. 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. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box.
Pyro Cutty Sark Clipper Ship - With Sails, B248-125
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
From 1965 and one of the famous ships from Pyro's very popular 'Round The World' boat collection. This full hull model measures 9 inches long when assembled and features a engraved woodgrain and copper plate detail, fine wood grained deck with hatches and other fittings, separately molded deck houses, ships boats, masts and ratlines, billowing sails and more. Includes a display stand. Molded in a beautiful gloss wood brown and white plastic. The kit has never been started. The white parts are still in the factory sealed bag; all other parts are inventoried complete including instructions. This is one of the 'intermediate' line of Pyro ship kits, which were first called '$1.00 Models' and in 1967 were renamed '$1.25 Models.' All were roughly the same size and were a significant increase in detail from the '50 Cent Models.' (later called 74 cent models). Kits in the $1.00/$1.25 line (by 1967) included the Skipjack, Cutty Sark, Charles W. Morgan, HMS Bounty, HMS Ark Royal, USS Constellation, British Bomb Ketch, Chinese War Junk, Elsie - Gloucester Fisherman, Henri Grace A'Dieu, Dutch Staten Jacht, Gotta Le Jon and others. 50 Cent/75 Cent kits in 1967 included the Mayflower, Barbary Pirate, USS Constitution, Santa Maria, Golden Hind, Half Moon, Bon Homme Richard, Brig of War, HMS Victory, Flying Cloud, Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, La Reale French Galley, Venetian Carrack, Roman Merchant, Spanish Galeon and others.
Monogram Curtiss Goshawk F11C-2 - White Box Issue - (F11C2), 1/72, 6796
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
1973 Mattel/Monogram issue with markings for the 'High Hat' Squadron from CV-3 Saratoga in the 1930s. Very finely molded and detailed in the Monogram tradition. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Monogram Focke-Wulf FW-190 Test Shot - Bagged, 1/72, PA107
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$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. Test Shots were usually made in whatever plastic was loaded into the silo at the time and in some cases reground plastic (from defects) was even used. This is one of those kits. Ever notice that all Monogram FW190s are always molded in green and black? Well, not in this case! This test shot is molded with many small parts in a startling white with a black swirl, black, clear and green. This is a pre-first issue. It has never been started. The model is inventoried with all parts and instruction present. The instructions 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.
Monogram Curtiss P-40B Tiger Shark Test Shot - Bagged, 1/72, PA96
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$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. Test Shots were usually made in whatever plastic was loaded into the silo at the time and in some cases reground plastic (from defects) was even used. This is one of those kits. Ever notice that all Monogram P-40s were molded in olive-drab plastic? Well, not in this case! This test shot is molded with most of the parts in a chocolate brown plastic, some in silver and the few remaining ones in green and clear plastic. This is a pre-first issue. It has never been started. The model is inventoried with all parts and instruction present. The Four Star issue instructions are mint and 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. As a note, the test shots of the Monogram Four Star Helldiver were molded in silver and clear - clear dive brakes and many other clear parts! Some test shots of the Hawker Hurricane were molded in gloss gray with a little bit of white added so the designer could see exactly how the plastic moved into and filled the cavities.
KVZ Mil Mi-10K Aeroflot, 1/100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$48
Early issue in the shorter and narrow box. Large Soviet helicopter with a unique gondola below the cockpit for the crane operator. Well molded for a KVZ kit and nicely detailed. Molded in white, silver, clear and black. Includes full color large decal sheet with Aeroflot markings. Even includes a metal tube of original KVZ glue. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. KVZ was the logo used by this East German kit manufacturer from 1969 to 1973. During this time, some fantastic Cold War kits were produced of Russian Aeroflot Airliners and Military Helicopters and Aircraft.
KVZ Antonov AN-24 Interflug, 1/100, 15130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Box and artwork is in excellent condition. Classic Cold War 1970s East German/USSR airliner in colorful Interflug markings. Molded in gloss white, clear, black and silver. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes 'near mint' large decal sheet and instructions. Even includes to metal tubes of original glue. KVZ was the logo used by this East German kit manufacturer from 1969 to 1973. During this time, some fantastic Cold War kits were produced of Russian Airliners and Military Helicopters and Aircraft.
Merlin Models Nakajima Kikka, 1/72, 307
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$22
Limited run kit. Injection molded kit with metal detail parts, clear injection molded canopy, recessed panel lines and decals. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
KVZ Antonov An-14 - NATO Reporting Name Clod, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$36
KVZ was the primary kit manufacturer for the Communist Bloc. This model is one of their finest efforts and features very fine raised surface detail, full cockpit, complete passenger interior, optional position rear loading doors with boarding stairs, very good engines, rotating propellers & wheels and more. Includes extensive decals for Aeroflot or USSR Air Force. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
KVZ Mi-6 Hook Aeroflot, 1/75
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$48
Rare and very large close-to-1/72 Aeroflot 'Hook.' For KVZ, this is a very nicely molded and detailed kit with recessed and raised detail, full clear parts for the windows and a large and colorful decal sheet including the side striping. Could be made Russian Army but you must furnish your own red stars and numbers. Molded in ivory, white, black and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
ITC Amphibious Tank Russian PT-76 - Ringo Issue, 1/32, C-583-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$27
From the early 1960s. Ringo was the name used by ITC to clear the warehouse of kit inventory when they decided to leave the plastic kit market. Large-scale model that features working bogies, flexible tracks (in excellent condition), tank commander, two crew members, opening hatches, rotating turret with elevating gun, flexible towing cables and more. Molded in gloss olive drab and black. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. NOTE: like most Ringo issues, this one is missing the decals.
Heller Mirage IIIE / Mirage IIIR / Mirage 5BA - France / Belgium / Spain, 1/72, 80323
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Nicely molded and detailed kit with optional parts and decals for the three air forces listed. Features very fine raised panel lines, 'good' cockpit detail, drop tanks and more. Includes painting guide and decals for all three aircraft types. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Mirage 5BA Or Mirage IIIE Or Mirage IIIR - France / Belgium / Spain, 1/72, 80324
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
1980s Heller issue. This nicely molded and detailed kit features optional parts and decals for the three aircraft listed, very fine raised panel lines, good cockpit detail, drop tanks and more. Includes a full painting guide. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Graf Spee German Heavy Cruiser / Pocket Battleship, 1/400, 801
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$26
1970s 'Yellow' box issue and a very nicely detailed, full-hull kit of this famous warship and commerce raider. These kits are still in demand for their detail and accuracy, since Heller did their research in identifying the differences between Spee, Lutzow and Scheer. These are integrated into these kits down to the porthole differences. A very nicely detailed, full-hull kit of this famous 'Pocket Battleship" with 200 pieces. Inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: this kit once had assembly. The hull halves were glued together but then came apart. There is no other assembly. The former assembly job was only 'good'. You will need to sand some of the glue from the mating surfaces before they will joint neatly.