Monogram PBY-5A Catalina - Cool Cat, 1/104, PA8-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$85
1955 issue with great box art. This was Monogram's 8th plastic aircraft kit and it exemplified the fine fit and finish that they soon became famous for. This is the 2nd release and has the black rubber tires is the second issue; the only difference from the first issue is the "PA" vs. "P" part number. Features rotating propellers, optional retracted or extended position floats, two torpedoes and four crew members. Molded in a very deep Navy Blue and clear with the black rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box is in beautiful 'Excellent++' condition, the decals are 'near mint.' The instructions are intact but have a light stain across the top 1/3 and are only 'fair++.'
Monogram French Dragoon Of The Guard 1812 - 54mm Collectors Scale Metal Figure Merite Series, 1/32, 812-250
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$29
Dated 1968. Very highly detailed cast metal figure. Includes injection molded display stand, in depth painting guide (including information on how to paint figures), stand name plate sticker and a pair of Monogram Epoxy Tubes. Never started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag.
Monogram M48A2 Patton Tank - Green Box Issue, 1/32, 6863
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$95
Still factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. 1966 issue with 'South East Asia' boxart. This is a real 1966 issue and not the recent reissue. Features flexible treads, rotating turret and cupola, elevating main gun and machine gun, working wheels/sprockets, driver and crew of three.
Pyro 1933 Rolls Royce Sedanca Coupe, 1/32, C347-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
1966 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. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. Features detailed chassis, full engine, removable hood, suspension, spoked wheels, full interior, complete motor and a removable hood or 'bonnet.' Molded in clear, chrome plate, gloss gray and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Pyro Mercedes Benz SS Tourer, 1/32, C350-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$39
1966 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. The model includes rubber tires, chrome plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, suspension and exhaust, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels and a removable hood. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Pyro 1932 Lincoln KB Dual Cowl Phaeton, 1/32, C340-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
1965 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. The model includes spoked wheels, chassis with steering linkage, gas tank and suspension details, full engine, removable hood, complete interior and parts molded in color, clear and chrome plated plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Pyro Rolls Royce Towne Car, 1/32, C349-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
1967 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. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. Features detailed chassis, full front and rear suspension, steering linkage, complete motor, removable hood, full interior, realistic inner and outer spoke wheels and more. With clear, chrome plated & black molded parts and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Pyro 1932 Chrysler La Baron Phaeton Imperial Chassis V-8, 1/32, C413-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
1966 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 detailed chassis and suspension, spoked wheels, complete motor and interior and a removable hood. Molded in colored, clear and chrome plated plastic with rubber tires. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Revell German U-Boat Type VIIC /41 Atlantic Version - U292 1 U-Flottille Brest 1944 / U318 13 Flottille Narvik Norway 1945 / U998 5 Flottille Kiel 1943 / 1004 31 Flottille Hamburg 1944, 1/144, 05100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
2010 issue from completely new molds. This Revell of Germany kit is very highly detailed and finely molded with over 100 pieces and measures over 18 inches long when assembled. Includes painting guide and decals for the four U-Boats listed above. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Republic P-47D Thunderbolt - US 509th Fighter Squadron 'Look No Hands' At Airfield R-68 Straubling Germany 1945 / P-47D-30-RE French Air Force GC II/3 Campagne, 1/32, 04722
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
2002 issue of the classic, large-scale 1970s Revell model. Featuring full cockpit, opening canopy, pilot figure, complete engine with removable cowling doors, optional position landing gear, detailed gear wells, rotating propeller & wheels and more. Also includes a very large and extensive decal sheet for the two aircraft listed, as well as a paint guide. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Sterling Curtiss P-6E Hawk Drops Bombs In Flight - 16 Inch Wingspan Flying Model Aircraft, A10
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$69
Excellent flying model from the early to mid 1960s that is designed for rubber free flight or control line. It includes an innovative system for dropping bombs in flight. Features stick and tissue construction, quality die-cut balsa parts, stripwood and spars, other wood stock as required, die-cut clear windshield, vacufrom plastic details including radiator scoop, engine cowling, pilot bust, wheels pants, exhaust ports & more, finished wire landing gear struts, finished main and tail wheels, rubber motor, plastic propeller, covering tissue and a big full color decal sheet. Includes excellent full size plans with detailed instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling's offering to be 'deluxe' compared to other manufacturers.
Tamiya M48A3 Patton, 1/35, 35120
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
This excellent model is from high quality molds and includes two figures and many scale accessories. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Simprop Electronic CAP 231 EX - 35 Inch Wingspan R/C Semi-Scale Park Flyer, 0030-887-0
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$74
**SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** This is a extremely light weight model for aerobatics in tight spaces. The kit is preassembled with complete accessories and designed for electric power. Features finished and factory yellow painted tough foam fuselage with vertical stab and rudder attached, completely finished (yellow top, blue underside) wing (with ailerons) and horizontal stab with elevator attached, blue plastic wheel pants, sturdy, prebent wire landing gear, wheels & tires, tail wheel and wire strut, cleanly die-cut light ply and balsa wood, vacuform canopy (in mint condition and still clear [not yellowed]), lightweight plastic, factory painted 'engine bulges' & spinner and more. Includes a step-by-step illustrated instruction booklet with text instructions in English and German. The kit has never been started and is exactly as it left the factory. The small parts are still factory sealed; the larger parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Canopy is wrapped for shipping. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply.
Sterling Piper Cub - 20.5 Inch Stunt Control Line Flying Aircraft, S36
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$69
Still factory sealed and rare. Dates from the late 1960s. This kit is part of Sterling's Control Line Beginners Series. It features only 6 die cut parts, fully formed wheels, wire gear struts, full decals, flying instructions, detailed plans and more. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they had the action features and included everything needed to complete the model.
Tamiya M10 Tank Destroyer Motorized, 1/35, 30042
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$65
Well detailed and molded kit that includes all hardware for motorizing an all-metal gear box & gears and all other motorizing hardware. Even includes the original factory-sealed Mabuchi electric motor. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Sanger Space Transporter - With HORUS Orbital Glider and CARGUS Payload Rocket, 1/288, 4804
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$100
Rare kit from 1991. Very nicely molded and detailed kit with optional position landing gear, detailed gear wells, orbital glider, Cargus payload rocket, clear windows and full decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Testors RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter, 1/72, 950
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$28
Dated 1996. The Comanche was a promising stealth design for a light armed scout helicopter. The first prototype was completed in May of 1995. Testing went well and the design was proven to have high stealth characteristics and an incredible payload. Immediately before full scale production, the project was canceled in favor of upgrading the current helicopter force and for UAVs. The model kit features 77 parts with recessed surface detail, excellent dual cockpit, rotating gun turret, main & tail rotors, optional closed or open weapons bay doors with missiles and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
UPC Kawasaki Ki-45 Nick - (ex Marusan), 1/101, 7033-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$22
1960s issue from Marusan molds and a very nicely molded small scale kit. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
UPC English Electric BAC Lightning - (ex Marusan), 1/98, 7034-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$16
1960s issue from the original Marusan molds. Well molded with very fine raised panel detail and features clear canopy, complete landing gear and doors, drop tank and two SkyFlash air-to-air missiles. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Wilhelmshaven Convair CV-440 Metropolitan And V-2 Rocket With Zugwagen - Builds Version V-2 / A-4 / US-BUMPER - Card Stock Models Bagged, 1/50, 1503
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$45
Includes both highly detailed cardstock models. The CV-440 is a large 1/50 scale and is in printed in full color in an very impressive silver/aluminum and with full Lufthansa markings. Never stared and complete; includes instructions in German. The V-2 is model #1811, 1/50 scale, includes the Zugwagen and also parts to build one of the three versions listed in the title. Never used and complete; includes heavily illustrated assembly instructions in English.