Frog Blackburn Shark Torpedo Bomber - FAA RNAS Ford (1940) / Portuguese Navy Lisbon 1936 / 820 Sq FAA HMS Courageous 1937, 1/72, F179
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$30
Final logo issue from the late 1970s just before Frog ceased production. Nicely molded kit contains parts and decals for all three versions. Features extended or folded wings, separately molded control surfaces, prop, wheels, optional floats or wheeled version and torpedo and bomb loads. With color painting guide and decals for the three aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Blue, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Revell 1923 T Roadster Frame, 1/25, C1128
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$36
Rare. Early to mid 1960s 'Custom Car Parts' issue in a very narrow box with a header for hanging. All parts are chrome plated. Never used and complete with all parts and instructions (on the back of the box). Please note this is the 'black background' issue of this kit. Another issue had the parts against a yellow background.
Bandai Chieftain Medium Tank - Motorized, 1/50, 8214-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$40
Rare issue for motorizing. Features all motorizing hardware; metal gear box with brass shafts and nylon bushing, pinion gear, screws, brass drive wheel shafts, contacts and springs. The model has very good detail for that time and realistic drive through the tracks. The tracks are 100% intact and still fully flexible. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that Bandai did not supply the motor with this kit (it uses a common RE-14).
Bandai Panzer H 18/2 Auf Gw II (105mm) WESPE Sd.Kfz.124, 1/48, 058221
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$29
Still factory sealed. Rare 1/48 scale kit from the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and detailed crew members that can be assembled in almost any position.
Bandai Anti-Tank Gun IV Nashorn - (Hornisse Sd.Kfz. 164), 1/48, 058258
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
Rare kit that is part of the classic and highly detailed 1/48 Bandai Pin Point armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell RAF Mustang III - With Malcolm Hood (P-51), 1/32, H152
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$46
1971 release. Features complete cockpit, detailed landing gear wells, detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engine, removable cowling, pilot figure and more. With RAF decals. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
12 Squared Loening M-8-0 Bagged - (M80), 1/72, 2-8
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$48
Very rare, limited edition injection molded kit of a rare subject. The model has never been started. It is either still in the factory sealed bag or has been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions.
Aurora Russian Stalin Tank, 1/48, 303-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$125
Rare second issue from 1957 with oval 'Famous Fighters' logo replacing the 'yellowed-out' Northern Lights rectangular logo. This issue turns up less than the first issue. Molded in the correct gloss deep green with flexible black treads. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora General Patton Tank - (M46), 1/48, 301-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$75
This hard-to-find armor kit is dated 1963 and has John Steel hardbox artwork. Aurora made excellent armor kits for that time and this is no exception. In the early 1960s modeling reviewers declared them as the finest armor kits in any scale. Molded in gloss olive drab with flexible black treads. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Ace RC ARF Floats Set 60 size - 35 Inch Long Pair Of Floats, 60K67
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$39
These 60 size (35 inch long) floats are molded with all parts in tough, white ABS plastic. These are 'Almost Ready To Fly' and assembly very quickly. Never started and inventoried complete. Includes instructions. NOTE: this kit comes 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 and an invoice will emailed to you for that.
AMT 1959 El Camino Chevrolet 3 in 1 Customizing Kit - Stock / Custom / Racing, 1/25, 2759-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$95
Rare early issue from 1959 that can be built as factory stock, beautifully customized by the Alexander Brothers or as a race car. Very nicely molded and detailed. Stock version features 348 CID engine with 3x2 and correct large air cleaner, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, molded in chassis detail with separately molded rear and front suspension, drive shaft, shocks, sway bar, lower control arms and more, full interior and opening tail gate. Other versions include a blown Cadillac engine, racing exhaust headers, custom open wheels or chromed wheels with knock-offs, interior with center console, 'Cal Custom' T shifter and Sun Tach, bed tonneau cover with hydraulic lifts, recording console, lake pipes, custom tail lights, spotlights and full custom front end. Molded in light blue, clear, red-tint clear, chrome and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: the kit has tire burns as noted: one engine half, a different engine half (on the tranny only), washer jar (very slight; jar is molded into the firewall), (1) oil pan, (1) custom lake pipe heat shield, custom bed cover and fan belt.
Atlantis Jim And Betty Green The Green Elephant Chevy Vega Funny Car - (ex Revell Jungle Jim Vega), 1/16, H1494
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$129
Still factory sealed. This is a modern reissue of the famous Revell 1/16 scale Vega Funny Car made famous by Jungle Jim. Features over 100 pieces, new tires designed by Jeff Faris, positionable front wheels, highly detailed engine, engine ignition wiring, parachute release line, super detailed chassis & race cockpit, tilt up body and more.
AJM Model HMS Chitral 1942 British Armed Merchant Cruiser, 1/700, 700-015
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
Rare. Very highly detailed high-definition resin cast waterline model with resin details and a very large number of brass PE parts on multiple frets. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Minicraft 1804 Trevithick The Worlds First Steam Locomotive, 1/38, 11102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$34
High quality ex-Entex model. The world's first locomotive was the 1804 Trevithick. On February 13 of that year, Richard Trevithick's high pressure steam locomotive pulled five wagons carrying 10 tons of iron and 70 men on the Penydaren Tramroad from Methyr to Abercynon, Wales. The nine miles was covered in four hours and five minutes but much time was lost cutting down several trees and removing some large rocks. At times they reached the unheard of speed of five miles per hour! The performance won a 500 Pound wager for the train's owner, Mr. Samuel Homfrey and proved for once and for all that smooth steel wheels could obtain traction on a smooth iron rail. Until this day, conventional wisdom insisted that only geared wheels running on geared track would be able to pull any load up the slightest grade. The model is from 1996 but the molds pre-date that. Older but very nice kit that is well detailed and molded in wood brown, medium gray and black. Includes display stand. The kit has never been started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the metal parts have been inventoried and NOTE: missing one (round) shaft. Easily made from round stock. Includes instructions.
Monogram T-28A Trainer USAF - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA28-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$69
Dated 1957. First issue hardbox dated 1957. Features canopy slides open to show detailed cockpit, retractable landing gear, rotating prop and 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.
MPC Ford Tri-motor - (ex Airfix) - BAGGED, 1/72, 1102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$24
Bagged kit - there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. The kit is the 1970s MPC issue from quality Airfix molds. Very highly detailed for that time and features very good cockpit, complete interior, working airmail loading bays in the bottom of the wings, realistic corrugated skin and more. Never started. The actual aircraft has been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: like so many of the MPC Kits from the 1970s, the factory decals are flaking. You will need to provide your own decals. Draw Decals makes a superb set in 1/72 for this model.
Monogram Japanese Infantry 1942 / Russian Guard Infantry 1944 / Luftwaffe Paratrooper Plus Plenty Of Exrra Merite Parts & Accesories, 1/32, 803
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$38
These kits 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. They were all found in one box with the contents hand-written on the short side of the box. Inside are the metal parts for the following kits in complete and never started condition: Japanese Infantry (with instructions and black display base) and Russian Guard (with instructions and black display base). There is also a German Paratrooper that includes all parts and the black base, but his arms have been very neatly epoxied to his body; nothing else has been done. Includes his gun but no instructions. Also included are two extra arms and 8 additional weapons. There are no base stickers or Monogram epoxy.
Pyro Mercedes Benz SSK Sportswagen, 1/32, C348-100
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 their 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, complete motor & interior and a removable hood. Molded in colored plastic and clear with chrome plated parts and rubber tires. Never started. The colored plastic parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The clear, chrome parts and tires were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes instructions.
Pyro 1906 Renault Runabout Vintage Brass Car Issue, 1/32, C462-125
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of their 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, complete motor and interior and a removable hood. Molded in green, clear, plastic that is a brass color and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Pyro Alfa Romeo T.T. Tourer, 1/32, C338-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$39
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, such as this one-off custom Alfa. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood. Molded in red and clear plastic. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.