Comet Sikorsky R-6 Helicopter - 21 Inch Rotor Span - Coke Bottle Issue, N9-29
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare. 1950s/early 1960s stick-and-tissue static model (non-flying, regardless of what the box says). Features 19 inch fuselage length, 21.25 rotor diameter, quality balsa printwood, strip stock, formed wheels, covering material and full plans. The kit has never been started and is complete. The entire Comet 1950s "N" line included the following (gaps mean there is no kit, at least at that time): N1 Tiger Shark P-40, N2 F-86D Sabre Jet, N4 Globe Swift, N6 Taylorcraft, N8 F-51 Mustang, N9 Helicopter, N11 Ryan Navion, N12 Firefly, N15 Piper Cub, N16 Fokker DVII, N17 Spad, N24 Phantom Fury, N25 Aeronca K (floats) and N26 Stinson SR-7. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
MPC 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible - Stock / Street Machine / Drag Racer, 1/25, 1-7306-225
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare but NOTE: good parts kit or a builder kit only, please read carefully. Can build one of the three versions listed. Features detailed engine and engine bay, opening hood, full interior, detailed underside, choice of two sets of decals and a large number optional parts. NOTE: this kit has minor assembly. One engine (Chevy) has been started; the block, intake and heads are assembled. Quality of assembly is 'fair+.' A few other very small parts (sub assemblies) are glued; perhaps another 5 parts in all. There is no other assembly and no painting. NOTE: kit is missing the following parts-missing two optional drag tires, two hubcaps, two inner wheels, two outer wheels, brake drums, tripower intake, three carbs & air cleaner, two wheel retainers, tow bar hook and engine stand. Inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions present. Sold as-is.
Aurora McDonnell F-4H Phantom, 1/48, 394-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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NOTE: builder kit only, please read carefully. First issue dated 1961 with oval sunburst logo and 'Famous Fighters' in the logo border. Large 1/48 scale early Phantom kit with great Jo Kotula box artwork. Nicely detailed for that time with cockpit, full landing gear, four AIM-7 Sparrow missiles and more. NOTE: this kit has very neat sub-assembly. The cockpit is built and painted and installed in the fuselage. The fuselage is assembled but not painted. The fuselage assembly is 'professional' quality - by that I mean it is as good this kit is capable of being built. The wing halves are assembled as well as the wheels to the main gear - also built to 'professional' quality. There is no other assembly. Several smaller parts are very neatly painted but no larger parts are painted. Includes all aircraft parts, 'excellent+' decals and very nice instructions that have the catalog coupon cut out. NOTE: missing display stand and tiny F-4 that came with this kit.
Revell McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II - US Navy VF-33 USS America, 1/32, H188
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1972 issue. Well detailed for that time with removable J-79 engine, removable radome nose with detailed scanner dish and electronics, opening canopies, detailed cockpit, optional position landing gear and Sparrow missiles are included. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Roger B Taney Coast Guard Cutter - (ex USS Campbell), 1/301, 85-3015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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2010 reissue from the original 1950s USS Campbell 'S' kit molds. The box art is the same as the 1975 Taney release. Like almost all of Revell's early ship models, this one is full hull, well molded and has very good detail. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Laird Special Speed Wing Solution Racing Aircraft, 1/16, SF-46
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Dated 1934. This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. This is the earlier simple cardboard box with the silver printing. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: the plans are completely usable but there is wear and light bug damage. 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 running single-owner (77 years) model airplane business- 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 'Aviation's 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.
AMT-Frog Martin Marauder II (B-26C) - USAF / France / South Africa, 1/72, A646-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Limited issue from the 1970s when AMT bought Frog kits from Britain, reboxed them and marketed them in North America. Has decals for all three Air Forces. High quality Frog kit - no rivets, just fine panel lines for a realistic model. Features separately molded rudder, elevator and ailerons, pilot and gunner figure and detailed engines with rotating propellers. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Ram Air - Build it Stock or as 'Thumper II' Drag Car, 1/25, 85-2342
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Contain extensive optional parts and decals to build one of two versions. Nice kit with detailed chassis and engine, opening hood, full interior and more. Molded in colored plastic, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires.
Testors BMW M635CSi, 1/24, 371
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Very well detailed with over 200 parts.
AMT Dodge Stealth R/T, 1/25, 6956
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Contains over 85 parts, detailed engine and interior, opening hood, underside detailing and much more.
AMT Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo, 1/25, 8606
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Contains over 85 parts, detailed engine and interior, opening hood, underside detailing and much more.
Revell Mad Magazine Firebird Funny Car - Bagged, 1/25, 7657
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
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Bagged kit. Very well detailed full engine, funny car chassis, tilt-up body, racing cockpit and a very large, colorful decal sheet. The kit has not been started. NOTE: missing clear parts, which is the windshield and two side windows. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions.
Comet Junkers Ju-87 D-7 Stuka Super Stars Series - 31 inch Wingspan R/C Flying Aircraft, 1/16, 3650
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed but the seal has split as shown. Rare. From the early to mid 1970s. Big 1/16 scale model is designed for R/C operation, gas .020 or .049 control line/free flight and rubber powered- or even as a detailed static display model. Box art is by Locher, who did a great deal of the Monogram box artwork also. This is a very nice and well detailed model for that time featuring 'Tube-O-Matic' fuselage construction, 'Rugged Super X Simplified Non-Warping Wing' light-weight plastic nose cowl, spinner, wheel pants, bomb, radiators (under wing and chin), machine gun and more, beautiful clear vacuformed 'greenhouse' canopy (in great condition, not yellowed), completely formed metal gear struts, finished wheels and nose button, plywood firewall, all die-cut balsawood, factory-cut stripwood and leading & trailing wing edges, covering tissue, very colorful and comprehensive insignia sheet, detailed full size plans with building instructions and more. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Hobby M24 Chaffy Light Scouting Tank Motorized With 5 Actions, 1/31, Z51-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Very, very rare. As a matter of fact, John Burns never listed this manufacturer, and according to Worthpoint one has never appeared on Ebay or any on-line auction or sale. Clearly of Japanese original and possibly the second issue but the mold origins are unknown. The box says 1/35, but the instructions (correct and also marked "Hobby") say 1/31. This is a scale model, and has the typical detail of Japanese tank kits of the early/mid 1960s. It is very unique in that one motor performs five actions - it can go straight, turn right then back to the left after a short run, go in circles (I think), do a U Turn and the turret rotates right and left. This is done through a fascinating and complicated gear, cams and lever system. There are no less than 11 gears with many other pieces of metal hardware. The TKK Mabuchi 25 motor is included and in a 'very good' condition early TKK box. The motor is still wrapped in the printed plastic bag and the accessories are present. Inside, the kit is just like it left the factory. All the parts except the upper and lower hull and treads are still in factory sealed bags. The decals look 'excellent' and the instructions are 'near mint.' Amazingly, the treads are completely intact and fully flexible! 'Hobby' issued other tanks as well - the side of the box shows a Soviet tank labeled "III", a JGSDF Type 61 tank and a M41. No others are listed. Please email me if you have more information on this manufacturer. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
MPC USS Iowa Waterline Series, 1/1200, 2-4001-110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Nice quality kit from original Casadio molds. Features separately molded main and secondary battery turrets, catapults and aircraft, two helicopters, life boats and full-hull length camo decals. NOTE: the deck has been glued to the hull. Quality of assembly is 'very good' - there are no gaps but some visible glue on the hull (none on the deck) that will need to be sanded away. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. MPC did a very nice job marketing these kits - the box sides contain interesting ship history, and the instructions include specifications and a large, fold-out illustrated engagement map with battle details.
Bandai IJN Myoko Heavy Cruiser and IGO-16 (I-16) Submarine with Midget Submarine, 1/2000, 7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Contains both ship models. Very finely molded and well detailed small (1/2000) scale that is ideal for war gaming. Can be built full hull or waterline and features separately molded turrets, detailed deck fittings with many separately molded parts and a display stand. Molded in dark gray and red. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions, which are on the bottom of the box top.
Bandai IJN Musashi Battleship, 1/2000, 25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very finely molded and well detailed small (1/2000) scale ship model. Ideal for war gaming. Can be built full hull or waterline and features separately molded turrets, detailed deck fittings with many separately molded parts and a display stand. Molded in dark gray and red. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including instructions, which are on the bottom of the box top.
Bandai HMS Hood Battlecruiser, 1/2000, 23
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very finely molded and well detailed small (1/2000) scale ship model. Ideal for war gaming. Can be built full hull or waterline and features separately molded turrets, detailed deck fittings with many separately molded parts and a display stand. Molded in dark gray and red. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including instructions, which are on the bottom of the box top.
Entex Triumph TR7 'The Shape of Things to Come', 1/20, 9044
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Larger-scale model that is nicely detailed inside and out. Molded in gloss red (body), black, clear, bright chrome plate, satin chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1969 Buick Riviera - Stock / Custom / Competition, 1/25, Y915-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Nice kit of the second generation Riviera. Features optional parts for three versions, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, good exhaust and suspension detail, full interior and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.