Plastic Model Kits
Italeri TWO Mig-27M Strike Fighter, 1/72, 075
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$25
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE that kit #2 has very minor and 'professional' quality sub assembly as follows: two intake fences to fuselage halves. There is no other assembly; inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Features all fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit, opened or closed canopy, wings that swing, detailed gear bays, optional position speed brakes and ventral fin, a large weapons load and more. Includes a color paint guide (on the back of the box) and decals for three different aircraft.
Hobby Craft Vampire FB9 Desert Fighter - Iraqi or Zimbabwe Markings, 1/48, HC1550
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
Nicely molded with recessed panel lines, good cockpit, twin underwing external tanks, detailed landing gear and a full paint guide and decals for both countries. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Spirit of St. Louis - Ryan NYP -, 1/72, 608-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$38
Rare, 1950s earlier hardbox issue with Bill Campbell artworok showing the Ryan over the coast. Very nicely molded kit with all recessed panel lines and excellent fit. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Kawasaki Ki-100 -I Otu Tony 59th Flight Regiment - (Ki100), 1/48, JT116
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Dated 1995 and widely considered the finest Tony in this scale. Very well molded with all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit detail, enclosed and detailed wheel wells, optional drop tanks and more. Includes decals and paint guide for two colorful aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
FlightPose Adjustable Aircraft Display Stand 4 Inch, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$32
Still factory sealed. These stands are perfect for display of your plastic, wood or die-cast aircraft model in any attitude or is equally useful as a building aid for painting or applying decals. Features an attractive acrylic base with four bumpers on the bottom to prevent scratching, three rubber-tipped 4" rods that rotate to acommodate different sizes and poses.
AML North American O-47A, 1/72, 72 003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$44
Still factory sealed. Very nice model of this unusual 1930s American Observation aircraft. The O-47 was one of the few American aircraft in operation in the Philippines Combat Zone during the invasion of 1942. This limited injection molded model includes photoetched details, film instruments and highly detailed cockpit.
Airfix Fouga Magister Patrouille De France - Belgian Air Force / Luftwaffe, 1/72, 02047-5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
Dated 1975. Very nicely molded kit for that time. Features very good cockpit detail, very fine raised panel lines, two pilots, detailed gear wells and decals for three air forces. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix P-51B Mustang - The Hun Hunter Texas Lt Henry W.Brown 354 FS 355 FG 8th Air Force England June 1944, 1/72, 02066-6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
1978 issue and a well molded model which includes decals for Lt. Brown, who was the top scoring ace of the 355th group with 17 air and 14 ground victories before being shot down and becoming a POW in October of 1944. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Mitsubishi Ki-46-II Dinah - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1226-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$22
1960s black-end Craftmaster issue with great boxart. Very nicely molded kit for that time with no rivets and 'good' cockpit detail. Never started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please NOTE that one propeller blade is broken off but it is present so it can be repaired.
Monogram T-28A Trainer USAF - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA28-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$66
First issue hardbox dated 1957. This model features an opening canopy that shows the detailed cockpit, retractable landing gear, rotating propeller & wheels, instructor, student pilot & mechanic figures and more. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora 1913 Mercer Raceabout - Old Timers Issue, 1/16, 572-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$125
Still factory sealed with a very short split at the top right long side. Dated 1961. This big 1/16 scale model, along with the other 'Old Timers' represented a significant leap forward in quality for Aurora. It features a rolling chassis build like actual automobile, full suspension, transaxle and driveline, complete exhaust, detailed interior and more. Usually molded in gloss ivory, gloss black and with brass plated parts and real rubber tires. Aurora was renowned for turning a profit and for keeping expenses down. In researching new kit subjects, they came upon a forgotten jewel - the Hudson Miniatures line of 1/16 scale wooden kits. Hudson had discontinued this line due to lack of sales of wooden kits. But the Hudson models were second to none in quality, research and documentation. Aurora was quick to realize this and used the research and layout from these kits to create the subjects for this 'Old Timers' series. It is fortunate for us that they did, because in most cases this is the only injection molded kit of these rare and classic early automobiles.
Aurora Mace TM-76 Guided Missile, 1/48, 130-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$189
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 box has wear as shown and hobby shop stamp on the top.
Aurora Gotha Bomber G-V - Abare Issue - (GV), 1/48, 126-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$64
Ross Abare issue Gotha in amazing investment-grade, 'Near Mint' condition. Mr. Abare, a rare kits dealer in the earliest days of the hobby, contracted with Aurora to produce a copy of the original 1958 kit. However, Aurora had the printers use the mid 1960s oval logo without the 'Famous Fighters' in the border- thus forever separating the Abare issue from the original issue. Mr. Abare was reportedly quite upset, as he wanted exact copies. Molded in deep burgundy and black plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Curtiss Hawk P-6E, 1/43, 116-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$64
Still factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. The kit is dated 1958, but this is clearly a later issue as the Aurora logo does not say 'Famous Fighters' in the border and has no sunburst - due to the 130 price extension, it is most likely from 1961 or '62. This was a fine kit for that time and still a favorite 'Classic Builder' today. It features movable rudder, elevators & ailerons, cockpit with pilot, seat, instrument panel, gun sight and feet stirrups, auxiliary gas tank and rotating propeller and wheels. Usually molded in gloss dark green and clear, but I cannot confirm that since it is factory sealed.
Aurora Focke-Wulf FW-190, 1/47, 30-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$120
Hardbox issue of this classic Aurora kit dated 1960. Notice the 79 cent extension, 'Sunburst' logo with no 'Famous Fighters' which makes this issue closer to about 1963/4. Molded in black and clear with the clear triangular 'globe' display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Martin B-26 Marauder - Famous Fighters Of All Nations, 1/46, 371-259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$269
Very rare first issue from the early 1950s. When Aurora moved to the West Hempstead plant, they planned a series of very large scale bombers. All kits released up to this time had been small. Aurora's instincts were correct, and the B-26, B-25 and B-29 were a big sales success. This box art was done by Jim Cox and was only used for about one year, making it very rare. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, large clear stand, instructions and decals. The box has great color, four solid corners with no repairs, no creasing, no stains, fading or writing, no cardboard tears or rips, no price tags and no tape beyond the factory sealing tape. There is light general wear and please note that the box displays slightly better than the 'Excellent' grade but it is rated as such because there is light general wear not visible in the photo and a 1.5" x 3/8" factory tape tear on the top long side.
Monogram Mustang P-51B Ding Hao - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6806
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$30
1973 issue still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Very finely molded and detailed 1/48 scale model featuring detailed cockpit and gear wells, choice of two canopy styles and more. The decals are for Col. Howard, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was an AVG pilot and became the first US pilot to become an ace in both the Pacific and European theaters.
Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 327-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$75
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade condition. 1972 Big A softbox release features elevating gun, rotating turret, figures, operating treads & bogies and more. Includes a battlefield display stand.
Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 315-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$79
SALE!! Long hardbox issue dated 1966 and in 'Excellent++' condition. In those days, it was said by reviewers that Aurora made the best tank kits - this one is no exception. Features all moving bogies and drive wheels, flexible black treads, elevating main gun, rotating turret, one tankman, three soldiers and decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1907 Renault Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H53-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
1960 issue hardbox with full artwork; Highway Pioneers prior to this year simply had generic artwork and an ink stamped name on the box ends was the only way to identify the contents. This kit has never been started. All parts are still sealed in the factory bag. Includes instructions. The box would rate slightly higher than 'very good' but there is age foxing on the box side panels. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!