Cleveland Curtiss Hawk P-6E - 23.6 Inch Wingspan Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-21
Vaccuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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This is a late 1930s/early 1940s 'Deluxe Edition' of this Cleveland SF ('Scale Flying') model in museum scale of 1/16. This exact model is one of the finest examples that I have seen. It has a 'Very Good+' condition box, includes all of the original internal cardboard presentation material, glass bottles of liquids (glue and dope) and is never started and complete. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Because it is the deluxe version, it comes with a set of four large glass bottles of factory fluids - paint/dope and glue - still factory sealed in brown paper and factory tape, very high quality balsa printwood and pre-cut strip wood, balsa blocks, other wood and metal stock as required, completely finished wheels, black fiber propeller blades, a small paper envelope with smaller parts inside, clear material for the canopy and covering material. Includes Cleveland's highest quality plans. Never started and it has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called 'The Aviation Craze' that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviations great Recruiter, Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Fujimi Chance Vought F4U-5N Corsair - With Color Painting Guide - (F4U), 1/70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Fujimi-Mokei issue from the very early 1960s; please note this is before Fujimi used part numbers. Japan issue with very collectible artwork and high gloss box top. Includes the original glue and a very nice full color painting guide for 5 different aircraft. Features rotating prop, working ailerons, rockets, drop tank, wing radome and pilot figure. The model has never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag and even includes a near mint condition Fujimi color bag header. Includes decals and instructions.
MPC Aerospatiale Westland SA-330 Puma With Ground Crew / TWO Frog de Havilland Vampire FB Mk.5 or 50 / Amodel KA-15M / Hasegawa Mil Mi-24 Hind-A, 1/72, 2-0231
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG to Good
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SALE!! Includes all five aircraft and helicopter models. The two Frog Vampires are still in the factory sealed bags. The Ka-15M and Hind-A are never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The MPC Puma model is as follows: NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: cockpit assembled; (2) sets of exhaust halves assembled and painted flat black insi9de; instrument panel to center console; inner sponson 1/2s to left and right fuselage halves. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, 1/270, 494-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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1961 issue hardbox with dramatic Jo Kotula artwork. This is a nicely molded small scale kit with full main landing & outrigger landing gear, auxiliary gas tanks on the outboard wings, clear cockpit canopy and more. Molded in silver and clear with the clear 'Triangle World' stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. It is interesting to note that this kit is NOT a reissue of the Comet molds - Aurora cut these molds before the acquired the Comet molds. The Aurora kit is significantly larger that the Comet issue and varies in a great many details. Interestingly enough, Aurora never reissued the Comet B-52 in the United States but released it in Canada using the same box art.
AMT McLaren-Elva - Race Car For Display Or Slot Car Conversion, 1/24, 4022-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Rare. This kit features parts for both static versions and also some cosmetic parts for slot car conversion (the motor and slot chassis was sold separately). Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. NOTE: missing decals.
Lindberg Civil War Blockade Runner - Harriett Lane / Cutter Lavinia - ex Pyro, 1/124, HL401-06
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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2013 issue from the original, high quality Pyro molds dated to the late 1950s. Large scale, full hull kit with very good detail for that time. Features 203 pieces, full hull, complete deck fittings, detailed paddle wheels, deadeyes and ratlines and much more. Includes full rigging instructions, standing & running rigging thread and metal chain. Molded in green, ivory, black and gray plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. After the original 1960s issue, Pyro re-marketed the Harriett Lane as the 'Lavinia', which was what the Confederates renamed her when they captured her and made her a blockage runner. Eventually, Lindberg purchased the Pyro molds and there have been several reissues of the popular kit. The Harriett Lane was built in 1858 and named for President Buchanan's niece. The cutter was 180 feet long with a 30 foot beam and displacement was 670 tons. Armament consisted of 3-9 inch Dahlgrens and 1-30 lb Parrot Rifle. She was built at a time when steam was not fool-proof, so she is rigged for full sails. Harriett Lane served as the Presidential Yacht, the fired the first shot of the Civil War. She chased down blockade runners until January 1, 1863 when she was attacked by five Confederate Gun Boats and boarded. She was captured and renamed the Lavinia and was used as a blockade runner. Near the end of the war she caught fire at sea, and put into Havana Harbor. Federal forces took her again and rebuilt her in 1869 as the bark 'Elliot Ritchie'. She was abandoned at sea in 1884.
Aurora The Blue Knight of Milan, 1/8, 472
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1960s Aurora of Great Britain issue with brilliant box art. Kit contains large 1/8 scale knight, base, plume and instructions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including plume and instructions. NOTE: the scabbard is broken but all parts are present so it can be repaired. In the mid 1950s, Aurora bought three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics and issued them as K1, K2 and K3. These were the very first Aurora figure kits and they sported the 1956-only rectangular 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. The sales success of the Knight prompted Aurora to launch an entire line of figure kits. The knights themselves stayed in production long after many other figures were discontinued.
Lindberg Sea Raider - (ex Q-Ship - Decoy Ship) (AK-101 USS ATIK), 1/390, 731-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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Very rare hardbox issue from the late 1950s. This classic kit has great Ray Gaedke artwork on the box top and inside it is the Lindberg Q Ship, which has an unknown prototype but is suppose to be a WWI style Q-Ship submarine trap. The ship appears to be a WWI British Q Ship by the title, yet looks a little modern and has US numbers of 171, which apparently mean nothing. The Lindberg model actually has the layout of the AK-101 USS ATIK, which was formerly the SS-CAROLYN, built in 1912. The CAROLYN was recommissioned as the USS ATIK and at the start of WWI which was a real US Q-ship. The box is in 'very good+++' condition with excellent color and gloss, four solid corners and light general wear. This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Fujimi TWO Spitfire Mk.14E After D-Day, 1/72, C-15
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. These models are from when Fujimi made the finest kits in the world. Very beautifully molded and highly accurate. Features very fine all recessed panel lines and excellent detail throughout.
Lindberg Knight Twister - Aerobatic Sport Aircraft, 1/48, 404-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Late 1950s issue in beautiful 'excellent++' condition and classic artwork by Ray Gaedke. This is a 1/48 scale model of this famous aerobatic aircraft. Includes display stand and is molded in gloss silver. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Nakajima G8N1 Renzan Rita - Japan 3rd Prototype Or Captured USAAF Evaluation Aircraft, 1/72, F274
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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This model is parts of a short-lived marketing project whereby Frog would market Hasegawa kits in England and Hasegawa would market Frog kits in Japan.Features rotating turrets with elevating guns, full cockpit, optional position bomb bay doors and bomb load. Includes a full color, 3-view paint guide on the back of the box and decals for the 3rd Prototype aircraft and a captured American Evaluation aircraft. NOTE: this kit has some assembly to 'very god++' quality as follows: cockpit floor & bulkhead to right fuselage half; main wheel halves; wing halves. There is no other assembly and no painting. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (2) of (4) #49 gun supports. These are flat parts and can be made. Otherwise includes all other parts and 'excellent' condition decals plus instructions.
Encore USS Olympia Premium Edition - With Laser Cut Wood Decks / Metal Gun Barrels / Photoetched Details / Wood Display Base, 1/232, 85001
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Build the ultimate USS Olympia! This superb kit from the original Revell mold and is highly detailed - but this Encore Premium Edition is a dramatic improvement many ways. Includes cast resin details, turned metal gun barrels (4 main battery and 28 secondary battery), metal anchor chain, beautiful laser cut wooden decks, two brass PE frets loaded with railings, ladders, grates, ratlines & numerous other details, white metal parts and ready-to-stain hardwood display base with turned brass pedestals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Bristol Blenheim I, 1/79, 395P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
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Very rare 1950s small-scale issue with great box art. Molded in black and clear and even includes the original glue capsule. Never started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) of (4) small braces for the gear struts. Easily made if you wish to build the model. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. The box is intact but rated 'fair++' because of the crease/crush damage at the upper left as shown.
Frog Handley Page Hampden, 1/99, 397P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Rare small-scale Frog aircraft kit from the 1950s with wonderful box artwork. Finely molded with all recessed panel lines and includes clear stand and glue capsule. 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.
Frog English Electric Canberra - ('Bomber' Box Issue / Same Box Used For Vulcan / Valiant / Victor And Canberra), 1/72, F232
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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In the mid 1960s, the Frog decided to use one box for all of the 'Orange' Series large-scale jet bombers. There are illustrations of the Vulcan and Valiant on the front and the Victor and Canberra on the back. Since the artwork was always the same, the only way to tell what kit was inside was to read the large sicker affixed to the short side panel. This one contains the 1/72 Canberra. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Republic F-84 Thunderstreak, 1/80, 299-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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From 1963. This is from ex-Comet molds and includes the modified ex-Comet 'teardrop' stand as well. It is a nice early kit with recessed panel lines and clear canopy for 'in flight' display configuration only. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Frog North American Sabre F-86E, 1/72, 321P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare 1950s early logo and box design issue. Features pilot bust, clear canopy, full landing gear, metal nose weight, drop tanks and more. Molded in silver & clear and includes the large round Frog display base. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box art a/c XB547 was ordered as part of an RCAF block but reallocated to the RAF during construction by Canadair. They were flown by No. 3 and 20 Squadrons and the Ferry Training Unit from 1952 through '58.
Merlin Models Hawker Hind Frog Penguin Replica, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory tape sealed. Have you ever wanted to build the world's first injection molded plastic kits? Well, now you can and for an affordable price. As you know, Frog in England produced the world's first plastic model kits starting back in 1938. Merlin Models receive permission for this very limited edition, exact replica of this historic Frog Penguin kit. Nicely molded model usually includes photocopies of the original Penguin instructions (I cannot confirm that since the kit is still factory sealed). In the late 1930s, before WWII, Frog created the world's first line of injection molded plastic model kits. Since Frog stood for 'Flies Right Off the Ground' and Frog had a famous line of flying models, the world's first all injection molded kits were called Frog Penguin for the bird that does not fly. The Penguin Hart was among the early pre-war releases by Frog.
Addar F3D Skyknight and F4D Skyray - 2 in 1 (Ex-Aurora / Comet), 901
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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From ex-Comet(and ex-Aurora) molds. Addar was an attempt by ex-Aurora employees to carry on the name when Aurora went under. The Skyray is 1/88 scale and the Skyknight is 1/99. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Italeri TWO UH-1F Huey - 37th ARRA Ellsworth AFB 1979 / 58th OMS/Base Flight Luke AFB 1987, 1/72, 1229
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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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: cockpit started. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Dated 2000. Well detailed model that features a highly detailed cockpit and passenger cabin, optional position cabin doors, very good rotor head & gearbox assembly and more. Includes paint guide and decals for the three helicopters listed.