Ambroid GN Great Northern HC Series Center Flow Tank Car - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, K-11
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Dated 1966. High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO models. The limited-issue Ambroid kits are widely considered to be among the finest Craftsman kits issued. They can be built to a museum-quality display or used on your layout. The kit is made from quality Northeastern Scale Lumber and features all pre-scribed and milled hardwood parts, milled detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, an envelope of detail parts and full instructions and plans. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. If you have an interest in these highly accurate HO kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website.
Revell F-102A Delta Dagger - Large Scale with Working Features - 'S' Issue, 1/48, H281-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Sensational 'S' action model dated 1958. This is the first issue with the -198 price extension and 'S' Cement logos on the long box sides. The 1960 issue, H281-200, is much more common and lacks the 'S' logos. Unique large scale kit includes many operational features. Landing gear and flaps retract and extend when canopy is opened and closed. Removable detailed engine and movable control surfaces. Weapons bay opens to show AIM-4 Falcon missiles. Long after this kit stopped being a big seller in the USA, it found favor in Japan, where at least two issues were made in the 1960s and early 1970s. Molded in silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are 'excellent' with typical yellowing as the only flaw. There is one closed split corner on the box top and general wear as shown.
Hobby Craft Lockheed F-94B Starfire - 59 FIS 1954 or 101st TIS 1955, 1/48, HC1598
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Hard to find 1/48 'B' variant. Very nice kit. Well molded with very fine all recessed panel lines, good cockpit detail with optional position canopy, detailed gear wells, optional position wing flaps with detailed inside surfaces and two decal choices. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing clear canopy. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts present, including decals and instructions.
Lindberg Lockheed F-94C Starfire, 1/48, 519-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Late 1950s kit with dramatic Ray Gaedke artwork. Probably the second issue of this kit. Features two pilots with seats, clear canopy, raised panel detail, full landing gear (can easily be built with gear in the retracted position also), 'rocket' nose, display stand and colorful decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Revell Lockheed F-94C Starfire - With One Piece Stand Arm - Pre 'S' Kit, 1/56, H210-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
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1954 Pre-S issue. This is the rare second issue. The first issue was in the simple one-piece box and Revell quickly converted to this two-piece box as it was much more durable and a full-color lithographed 'slick' could be used. For the second issue, Revell added rivet and raised panel line detail as well as landing gear, a two piece box and H210-79 kit number. The famous 'Globe' clear stand was added, but this kit has the rare one piece stand arm and the instructions reflecting that. Revell quickly realized that the one-piece arm was not strong enough, and quickly modified it to the familiar three piece arm for the 3rd issue. The box is in exceptional condition with four solid corners, as new color and gloss and minimal wear. The model has never been started. The small parts are still in the small factory bag, and the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried 100% complete. Decals and instructions are in near mint condition as well.
Ambroid TWO MEC 70 Foot Pulpwood Cars - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 5
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Includes parts for two cars. From 1965. High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO models. The limited-issue Ambroid kits are widely considered to be among the finest Craftsman kits issued. They can be built to a museum-quality display or used on your layout. The kit is made from quality Northeastern Scale Lumber and features all pre-scribed and milled hardwood parts, milled detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, envelope of detail parts, extensive decals and full instructions and plans. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. If you have an interest in these highly accurate kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website.
Quality Craft Models Sante Fe AT & SF 'The Route of El Capitan' 50 Foot Auto Box Car - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 329
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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From 1976. 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.
Quality Craft Models Weyerhaeuser All Plug Door Car With Sprung Trucks - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, W-1
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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With trucks. 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.
Northeastern Scale Models NC & St. Louis Outside Braced Caboose - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, HC-2
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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An excellent, high-quality kit the builds a realistic prototype. Features completely cut, milled and scribed wood for all major box car parts, wood stock as needed (that will need to be cut to size only), numerous metal details (such as end step assemblies, brake parts, etc, that vary from kit to kit) very well detailed plans/instructions. 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 that Northeastern did not included decals with this kit.
Suncoast Models Sante Fe Class BX-3 Panel 40 Foot Box Car (Modernized) 1923 - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, SC-2
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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A superb kit with all hardwood cut to shape, metal car ends and doors and small plastic detail parts. Will very complete decals. 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.
Bev-Bel A.A.R. 40 Foot Box Car UP Union Pacific 'Road of the Streamliners & Serves the West' - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 138
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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An excellent, high-quality kit the builds a realistic prototype. Features completely cut, milled and scribed wood for all major box car parts, wood stock as needed (that will need to be cut to size only), numerous metal details (such as ladders, car ends, brake parts, etc, that vary from kit to kit) full size plans, instructions and very complete decals. 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.
Guillows Vought Corsair F4U - Flying Aircraft Model, 50-11
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare stick-and-tissue model dated 1954. This was part of Guillow's extensive '50' line of models with wingspans between 16 and 24 inches. These were very advanced kit for their day, featuring all die-cut balsa parts, stripwood and spars, plastic cowl and wheels, , completely finished wheels and thrust button, plastic prop, metal prop shaft, covering tissue and superb plans with numerous construction details. Never started. NOTE: missing canopy. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts and plans. 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.
Revell USS Nautilus SSN571 Nuclear Fleet, 1/305, H303-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Likely from the early to mid 1960s from Revell of Canada. With instructions in English and French. This model is from corrected molds that do not include the missile. Never started. Factory sealed bag with decals and instructions present. Please NOTE, all paperwork is also sealed and I cannot tell of the 'Educational Booklet' is present.
Matchbox Dornier Do-28 Skyservant - Federal German Navy Kiel or Swedish Red Cross Biafra Nigeria 1969, 1/72, PK107
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Dated 1973. Kit features full interior and markings for the Federal German navy (Kiel-Holtenau 1972) and Swedish Red Cross Flying Doctor Service from Biafra/Nigeria in 1969. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Vac Wings Heinkel He-51 A1/B1, 1/48, VW485
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Still factory sealed. High quality vac kit with fine recessed detail.
Entex 1907 Itala Pechino ParigiItala The 1st Dune Buggy - Winner of the Great Peking-Paris Auto Race, 1/20, 8212
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Excellent model from the 1980s. Very highly detailed with full suspension and exhaust, working steering, complete interior and much more. Molded in medium gray, tan, black, chrome plate, brass plate, flexible belts for the hood and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Peking to Paris race is perhaps the greatest automobile race of all time - and excellent history of it is contained with the instructions.
Entex 1914 Dennis Fire Engine, 1/16, 8473
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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This is the Entex reissue of one of my favorite kits in the Bandai 1/16 scale series. Super-detailed model has over 500 parts and builds up a rolling chassis just like the real fire engine. Includes highly detailed engine with pipes and ignition wires, working suspension system, full drive train with exhaust, steerable front wheels, operating extension ladder, opening hood, detailed engine compartment, complete interior and much more. Molded in multiple colors, clear and with real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the box is heavily damaged on the right side, but inside the kit is exactly as it left the factory.
Entex 1914 Dennis Fire Engine, 1/16, 8473
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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This is the Entex reissue of one of my favorite Bandai 1/16 scale series. This kit has over 500 parts. Super-detailed model builds up a rolling chassis just like the real fire truck. Includes four firemen, highly detailed engine with pipes and ignition wires, working suspension system, full drive train with exhaust, steerable front wheels, operating extension ladder, opening hood, detailed engine compartment, complete interior and much more. Molded in multiple colors, clear and with real rubber tires. The kit has not been started. All parts are still in factory sealed bags. Includes decals and very well produced large instruction book with color painting photos.
KVZ Antonov AN-12 'Cub' Aeroflot or Military, 1/100, 5029
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare with this box art and full Aeroflot decals included. Large model is nicely done (for the time and for KVZ) and is molded in gloss white, black, silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. KVZ was a Cold War German Democratic Republic model company that made many unique Warsaw Pac aircraft and helicopter kits.
Lindberg Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (F11F1), 1/48, 531-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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From the late 1950s. Short Nose early F11F with Ray Gaedke artwork. Classic 1950s issue with all the features that made these kits special. Has movable ailerons, rudder and elevators and detailed engine with opening inspection panel. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the box sides have masking tape on them. The box displays better than the 'good' grade but is such due to this tape.