Cleveland 1936 Ryan ST 'Rep' - Plans and Printwood for a Flying Wooden Model Airplane, 1/16, R-58
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Plans are dated 1936 and are very good. There are two closed tears, each about 3 inches long. The plans are still completely usable. A complete set of Cleveland printwood is included and the wood is also in excellent condition and neatly printed. Never started - no parts have been removed.
Cleveland 1933 Great Lakes Sport Trainer - Plans and Printwood for a Flying Wooden Model Airplane, 1/24, D-16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Plans are dated 1934 and are good. There is edge wear and a closed tear but they are completely usable. A complete set of Cleveland printwood is included and the wood is also in excellent condition and neatly printed. Never started - no parts have been removed.
Airfix HMS Devonshire Guided Missile Destroyer (HMS Antrim / HMS Glamorgan) - (County Class), 1/600, 03202
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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From the original 1960s molds. Can be built as any of the three ships listed. Full-hull model that was finely molded with good detail for that time. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that one anchor is a slightly different color plastic - that part is from the 1960s issue of the same kit.
ITC Schooner Waterwitch Yacht, 3702-8 500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very rare kit from late 1950/1960. Large scale model measures 27.5 inches long when assembled. Includes 123 parts molded in white and tan, 8 vacuum-formed sails , rigging material, building instructions and rigging instructions. Could be converted to radio control. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Please note, although this and the ITC Yacht Atlantic share some of the same parts, there are very significant differences.
OS Engines OS Max 15 RC Gas Engine - (III15/RC)
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Brand new in the box. Purchased around 1961 by a US Navy Officer in Japan. He brought them home via the USS Saratoga but never used them. Includes the original box, "III15 RC" gas engine still in the original factory plastic bag (never run), the original factory tissue paper and the instructions/spec sheet. OS engines were made by Ogawa Model Mfg Company LTD in Osaka Japan. Many of the kits has a sticker on them that says "Tokyomokei Models Inc" with the address 1-5 Ginzahigashi, Tokyo Japan. I know this was a umbrella type organization that sold many brands of Japanese hobby kits; but it also may have been an actual store or warehouse too.
OS Engines OS Pet 099 Gas Engine
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Brand new in the box. Purchased in the late 1950s or early 1960s by a US Navy Officer in Japan. He brought them home via the USS Saratoga but never used them. Includes the original box, "Pet OS 099" gas engine in the original factory plastic bag (never run), the original red anodized metal rear engine cover, original packing tissue paper, clear fuel tube and instruction/spec sheet. OS engines were made by Ogawa Model Mfg Company LTD in Osaka Japan. Many of the kits has a sticker on them that says "Tokyomokei Models Inc" with the address 1-5 Ginzahigashi, Tokyo Japan. I know this was a umbrella type organization that sold many brands of Japanese hobby kits; but it also may have been an actual store or warehouse too.
Quality Craft Models PRR Pennsylvania 2 Bay Hopper - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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From 1972. Excellent kit that builds a detailed duplicate of the prototype. Features hardwood parts that are completely cut and milled to shape, numerous cast metal accessories, detailed instructions and plans and very complete decals. The kit has never been started. The small fittings are still in the factory sealed bag. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Long after manufacturers turned to plastic ready-to-run rolling stock, Quality Craft continued to produce high quality models you could build. Headquartered in Northumberland, PA, they gave the craftsman an opportunity to build a state-of-art kit and show their skill.
Ragwings Pfalz E-I - Bagged, 1/72, 081
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Still factory sealed. Very limited production kit - one of about 100 ever made. Very high quality resin castings with metal details and full decals for two aircraft. I have received the following information from Jeff Stockham on this rare kit: 'Regarding the Ragwings Fokker D.VI you have for sale, I can provide some additional background info on this kit. The company was formed and owned by Marty Snow (dba MGS Enterprises) of Rochester, NY; Marty did the masters for the Pfalz E-1 and Bristol Scout D; I did the master for the Fokker D.VI (modifying some parts from Revell's Dr.I and D.VII and scratchbuilding some) and I did the artwork for all the backing cards, decals and instructions, as well as the small print ads that appeared in FineScale Modeler and other magazines. I was halfway though the master for a really accurate Albatros D.V/D.VA when other events interfered, other makers came out with the same items, momentum slowed, and Marty eventually closed up the business. The actual production of both the resin and metal copies was subcontracted to Ted Paris of Commanders Series Inc, Rochester NY; I think that Decal Master printed the decals. In all the years since, I have never seen one of these for sale. I know Marty marketed them directly to retail buyers via mail order ads in FSM; I don't know how many he actually sold, but it wasn't enough to make it worth the effort. These have to be among of the rarest short-run resin kits ever. I never did build one of these D.VI's up, but I do remember that it got a very positive review in one of the British modeling magazines (I think it was Windsock.)'
Jetco Thermic 20 - 55 Sq Inch Hand Launched Glider, SG-3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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From the late 1950s or early 1960s. A wonderful flyer in any wind and for hunting thermals. Jetco was a producer of high quality gliders (the famous Thermic series), rubber and gas free flight and radio controlled aircraft. Jetco kits used the best materials and are very well engineered and complete. Includes perfect machine-formed airfoil wings, all other wood parts and full size plans with instructions. Never started and complete.
Jo-Han 1965 Cadillac Coupe De Ville Two Door Hardtop Customizing Kit, 1/25, C1465-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Very rare original issue that builds the stock version or custom. Nicely detailed with full interior, opening hood, detailed engine and engine compartment with firewall, battery, radiator and washer jar, clear windows and molded underside detail. Includes a very large host of customizing parts. Molded in white, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber white-wall tires and metal axles. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: there is minor bug damage to the decal backing paper. The actual transfers are clear of damage.
Guillows Fokker Triplane DR-1 - 20 inch Wingspan for Free Flight or Rubber Power, 1/14, 204
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Recent reissue of the classic 1960s kit featuring all laser cut balsa parts, scale plastic radial engine and cowl, plastic wheels and prop, a full set of decals, tissue covering, rubber motor, firewall, super detailed plans and more. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Guillows British SE-5A Scout - 24 inch Wingspan for Free Flight or Rubber Power, 1/12, 202
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Recent reissue of the classic 1960s kit featuring all laser cut balsa parts, scale plastic radial engine and cowl, plastic wheels and prop, a full set of decals, tissue covering, rubber motor, firewall, super detailed plans and more. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Dumas 2104 Deck Fittings For American Beauty and 2339 Running Hardware For American Beauty
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc and Sld Exc+
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Rare. Includes both important accessory items for the fantastic Dumas American Beauty. The first is the rare optional cast metal deck fittings set. It is complete and the parts are still factory packed. Second is the optional running hardware set that is still factory tape sealed. It includes (2) shafts, (2) stuffing boxes, one 2" left-hand and one 2" right-hand props, (2) brass drive dogs, (2) 2" Kort Nozzles, (4) small brass rudders, (2) large brass rudders, (6) rudder shafts, (6) rudder tubes, (4) rudder arms, (2) larger rudder arms and a set of misc. fasteners.
AMT 1963 Mercury Meteor S33 3 in 1 - Stock / Custom / Competition, 1/25, 05-363-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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Rare original issue from '63. Includes numerous extra parts for any of the three versions listed. Nice kit with detailed chassis and engine, opening hood, full interior and more. Molded in white plastic, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried with all plastic parts present and includes 'excellent' decals and instructions. The stock parts have no tire burns but NOTE: the custom version has a burn on a (1) custom tail light, custom skirt and custom roll pan.
Minicraft VC-137C Air Force One USAF (707) / Boeing 707-320B Braniff International / Boeing 707 'Pole Cat' Flying Tigers Line, 1/144
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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SALE!! Includes all three kits. Never started. All three have all the parts still factory bag sealed inside. With 'excellent' decals and instructions.
Monogram F-84G Thunderjet Pro Modeler Issue With SAC Metal Landing Gear, 1/48, 85-5951
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Includes SAC #48085 F-84G ThunderJet Landing Gear that is still mint in the factory seal. The actual kit is from 1999. and is of high quality with a large colorful decal sheet and many photoetched parts. Features detailed wheel wells and cockpit, optional position speed brake and canopy, iron bombs, nuclear bomb (SAC version), rockets, optional position wing flaps, boarding ladder and standing pilot figure. Includes decals for 'Night Take Off' piloted by Col. Charles Jordan, Commander, 58th Fighter bomber Wing, Korea, 1952 or 31st Fighter Escort Wing, SAC Command, Nouassuer Air Base, French Morocco during Operation Long Stride (August 1953). The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Pyro Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Oyster Boat 'Carrie Price', 1/60, 269-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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From the very early 1960s and an excellent kit for that time. Features full hull, optional position keel, optional position cabin and deck hatch if you wish to super-detail the insides, full deck fittings, two detailed small boats, railings and life rings, furled sails (as shown on box art) and an excellent un-retouched photograph of the finished model that serves as a rigging diagram. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. The skipjack 'Carrie Price' is an exact replica of a typical small sailing vessel used along the Chesapeake Bay area to dredge for oysters. The center keel stabilizer could be pulled up for working in very shallow water. Until 1942 sail was the only power permitted for oyster dredging; after 1942 the state passed a law allowing power boats to be used. This lead to almost all the skipjacks being converted to power and having the main mast cut down. Although it's days are past, many yachtsmen restore and sail this beautiful small craft today. Pyro is long out of the plastic model business but is famous today for the esoteric collection of kits they produced. The seemed to care little about popularity but designed kits based on historical significance or local interest. The quality of the kits is generally high. Please the read the articles about Pyro Kit History and Pyro's founder, who was a pioneer in modern injection molding. Both are located on this website.
Airfix Fairey Firefly 5, 1/72, 02018
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. 1986 issue from the excellent original 1960s molds. Nicely detailed for that time and features a very good interior interior, 3 part canopy, folding wings, moving ailerons, optional position landing gear, rotating wheels and prop and full under wing stores. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Ki-44 Shoki 'Tojo' Shinten Seikutai, 1/72, AT102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. Limited edition dated 1994.
Tamiya M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage - With 3 Figures, 1/35, MM181A
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Very well detailed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.