Czech Model Gotha Go-145 - Bagged, 1/72
Resin Model Kit
$16
Hard-to-find limited production craftsman kit. Czech Model (Czech Masters) kit are known for accuracy and fine, scale detail. Parts are cast in high definition resin and feature very fine recessed panel line detail. Kit is never started and complete. Due to the small size of some parts, these kits are recommended for the experienced model builder. Kit does not come with instructions, but assembly is very straight-forward. Decals must be furnished by the builder.
Strombecker Walt Disney's Satellite Launcher - from Man in Space, D35-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$159
This model is from about 1955/56 and is part of Strombecker's incredibly famous science fiction series released with Disney's landmark 'Man in Space' movie series. This kit is a completely transparent model of the three stage rocket and satellite. Has colorful paper inserts that go on the inside of the parts to show the interior of the missile such as liquid and solid fuel tanks, fuel system, launcher details, etc. Features launch base, three separating stages and metal 'satellite'. The paper sheet is in excellent condition. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, color paper interior parts and instructions present.
StromBecker Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star - (F-80), C-32
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$58
Earlier issue most likely from the late 1940s where the aircraft is labeled 'P-80' instead of the 'F-80' on later issues. StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Includes all hardwood factory-carved parts, clear plastic canopy, hardwood stand with metal stand arm, full decals, sandpaper, sanding stick, wood filler, Casco Powdered Casein Glue, Casein Company Wood Filler and complete instructions. Never started. 100% complete with all parts and plans.
StromBecker Swift 125 Sea Plane, C-40
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. The carving is done to the final shape and when completed it makes an impressive desk top display. Features fully carved fuselage, wings with airfoil, floats, die-cut tail feathers, small detail parts in the original envelope, sealed envelopes of Casein Glue and Wood Filler, sandpaper, detailed instructions and amazing 'near mint' condition full color decals. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Strombecker North American F-86F Sabre Jet - Woodline Issue, G-44
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
Strombecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. All parts are made to shape, including the fuselage, which made these kits easy to assembly and finish. The scale is not listed but has a 6.5 inch wingspan when completed. This kit also includes a clear injection molded canopy, wooden base, wire support, color decals, glue and sandpaper and a stand. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Formaplane Rogozarski IK-3 - WWII Yugoslavian Fighter - Bagged, 1/72, C5
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$16
Bagged kit that is still factory sealed. Very high quality vacuform kit from about 1987. Features recessed panel line detail and raised detail were appropriate, full cockpit, optional position landing gear, prop and clear canopy. Vacuform kits are not recommended for modelers who do not have experience building them.
Das Werk Sd.Kfz.2 Kleines Kettenkrad, 1/35, DW35020
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$27
From all new, state of the art molds. Highly detailed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Kyosho Cessna 172 - For R/C or Free Flight
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$55
This is a Kyosho kit made and packed in Japan in the 1960s but marketed by Kayeff Inc in California. I estimate the wingspan to be about 36 inches. This is a beautiful classic kit with a high degree of prefabrication for it's day. The kit features completely precut ribs, wheel pants, firewall, elevator, rudder and many other balsa parts (thin and very thick), die-cut plywood fuselage bulkheads, formed wire main and nose landing gear, balloon tires, metal push rods (for control line linkage), a metal hardware pack that is still sealed, numerous other wood and metal parts as needed, window material, tissue covering and more. This kit has not been started. The parts are complete, with the factory sealed ones still bag sealed and many parts still wrapped with the factory Kyosho tape. NOTE: I have lost the plans to this kit. You will need to find a set of Kyosho plans to build this model.
Amtech EC-135 N/E AIRA/ALOTS Snoopy and C-135B, 1/72, 729202
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$85
NOTE: builder only, missing some parts. Please read carefully for the condition. Very nicely detailed model with over 150 injection molded and resin parts that can build one of four different aircraft: EC-135N ARIA/ALOTS, C-135B T/ARIA, EC-135N ARIA and EC-135E ARIA. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed interior, choice of TF-33 or J-57 engines, ALOTS pod, Black Box resin detail parts and more. The kit has never been started. Many parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. The loose parts have been inventoried and NOTE: missing the internal O2 bottles (not seen if the door remains close) and missing ALL clear parts. Includes decals, full instructions, marking paint guide (for EC-135E ARIA and EC-135N ARIRA/ALOTS) and illustrated additional instructions for the resin parts.
Revell German V-2 Missile - With Trailer and Launcher - History Makers Issue, 1/69, 0560
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$62
Still factory sealed. 1994 re-release of the 1982 release- which itself is from the very popular 1960s original molds. Has many operational features including the V-2 missile with removable panel with full interior including fuel tanks, rocket engine and more, working launcher and transport trailer/erector and crew members. Please note that Revell lists this kit as 1/54 but I have noted it as 1/69 because the built missile measures 8" tall and the actual missile is 45.9 feet tall. That comes out to be 1/69.
Hasegawa IJN Light Cruiser Yahagi - Operation Ten-Ichi-Go 1945, 1/350, Z26
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
Very finely molded and incredibly well detailed full-hull model with 511 pieces. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Attack Squadron F2F-1 US Navy Biplane Fighter - Pro Set - Grumman F2F-1 VF-3B 1936 / VF-5 1937 / VF-7 1940 Neutrality Patrol USS Wasp CV-7 / VF-4M 1937 US Marines / VF-2 Sept 1937 / VMF-2 Summer 1937 Marines, 1/48, 48036
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$185
Very rare, out of production and the only 1/48 scale Grumman F2F-1 . This model features finely cast parts from high-definition resin, brass PE details, film instruments, clear vaciform windshield (mint condition and not yellowed), excellent cockpit, complete engine, detailed landing gear and more. Includes a full color paint guide and decals for all aircraft listed.
Matchbox TWO MBB BK-117 or MBB-Kawaksaki BK-117 - ADAC EMS Service / Aero Asahi Japan, 1/72, PK-48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and inventoried complete with all parts, including decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: (2) seats and (1) control stick to the cockpit floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This very nice model is dated 1988. Features good detail inside and out and includes a color paint guide and decals for ADAC EMS Service and Aero Asahi Japan.
Pro Scale 3 Lockheed T-33A 'T-Bird' Shooting Stars One Each of RCAF Golden Hawks / Thunderbirds / RCAF Golden Centennaires, 1/72, 91-51
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$79
Kit includes three T-33A Shooting Star models and a large decal sheet for all three markings. Includes detailed painting guide for all three aircraft. The kits are from quality Heller molds. Features very fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface lines, nicely detailed cockpits, realistic separately molded air intake blocks and jet tail pipe, optional nose for RT-33, optional position speed brakes and well detailed landing gear and gear doors detailed inside and outside. The kit has never been started. One T-33 is still factory sealed; the other two have been inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals in 'near mint++' condition and instructions.
Pit Road USS California CGN-36 - Nuclear Powered Missile Cruiser, 1/700, WL-71
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
Rare kit with legendary Pit Road quality. Features a fantastic resin cast waterline hull of higher quality than any injection moldings could achieve, large details cast in resin, a large number of precision cast metal small, precision injection molded fine details, metal stock and more. Includes two large and extensive decal sheets and a well detailed, illustrated set of instructions including a painting guide and side elevation & overhead drawings. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Planet Models XF-91 Thunderceptor, 1/72, 129
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$52
Rare and beautiful resin kit with all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, two vacuform canopies (in mint condition and not yellowed), detailed gear wells, drop tanks and full decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The famous 1948 Thunderceptor was a very advanced design, but hybrid jet and rocket engine system created problems, among other things. With it's hybrid afterburning turbojet engine and XLR-11 rocket motor (of X-1 fame), it was the first US aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight in December of 1951. The second prototype was destroyed but the original XF-91 is preserved at the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio.
Pro Resin Curtiss XP-87 Black Hawk - All Weather Interceptor, 1/72, R72-019
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$95
Rare. Features superb quality resin castings with recessed surface detail, excellent cockpit, many PE details and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Martin PBM-5 Mariner Famous Aircraft Series, 1/118, H175-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$48
Hardbox issue copyright dated 1960. The dramatic and colorful artwork has made the 'Famous Aircraft Series' a favorite among collectors. Revell kept the artwork clear of advertising so that it is a '...Picture Box Top For You To Frame!' Molded in dark blue and clear. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Messerschmitt Bf-110-G-4 Destroyer - (Bf110 G-4), 1/32, H250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$79
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits and the box has been drawn slightly concave. Hard to find 1974 issue with great box artwork. This large and well detailed kit features hinged canopies, full cockpit and landing gear detail and removable cowls with detailed engines.
Dragon Junkers Ju-188E-1 Avenger - KG6 Erprobungstaffel / Research Unit Ob.D1. / 1./KG66 Montdidier France 1944 - (Ju188 E-1), 1/48, 5518
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$74
Hard-to-find 1/48 scale Ju-188. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines. Very well detailed inside and out. Includes 2 frets of photoetched parts and decals with paint guide for the three aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.