Cleveland Model Airplane Course Kit II - 3 Powered Balsa Flying Model Kits, MACII
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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This is kit number two of the famous Model Airplane course. It contains three rubber powered stick models. These kits served to introduce the fun and art of real flying models to thousands of boys. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or 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 – 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.
Cleveland B-25 Mitchell - 55 inch Wingspan for R/C or Free Flight, 1/16, SF-125
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
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This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. This results in a very large 55 inch wingspan model. This B-25 can be built to reproduce any particular version of this famous bomber. Designed for free flight, but can be converted to Radio Control (RC). The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. 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. NOTE: the liquids are missing from this kit (dope and glue). There were either removed, or this was a wartime kit and the liquids were not included from the factory. Complete with all other 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 running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply 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.
Monogram 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible, 1/24, 8206
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed but the seal on the top as split as shown. 1972 White Box issue. Well detailed kit of the classic car with 90 parts. Molded in a gloss black, tan, white, clear, chrome and with real rubber tires. Features highly detailed engine, opening hood, detailed chassis, full interior and optional position top with boot.
Academy F-15E Strike Eagle 'Seymour Johnson', 1/48, 12295
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed and well molded kit. Features all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit and gear well detail, two pilots, optional position canopy, optional position speed brake, very well done intake and exhaust, a large variety of external stores including Sniper XR, AIM-120, AIM-9 Sidewinder, GBU-31, GBU-12 and more.
Monogram A-4E / A-4F Skyhawk - Blue Angels 1978 or John S. McCain VA-45 Klansmen USS Forrestal June 1967 - Bagged, 1/48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Bagged kit - no box. The kit is high quality with optional E or F variant parts, good cockpit detail, pilot figure, optional position canopy, optional position dive brakes, canopy, wing flaps and leading edge slats and full underwing stores including drop tanks, bombs and missiles. Kit is molded in GRAY and clear. Includes decals and instructions from kit 5310. Decals are in excellent condition and for both aircraft listed above. The kit has never been started. The parts are still factory bag sealed.
AMT 1937 Cord 812 SC, 1/12, 8127
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Very large (1/12 scale) detailed classic car model. Features super detailed engine, opening hood, full interior with removable top, opening doors, windows that crank up and down with the handles, full suspension and under body details, roadbed base and rubber tires. Molded in clear, chrome and gray plastic.
Aurora Black Falcon Pirate Ship - Famous Fighters of the Sea, 1/100, 210
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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First issue from the early 1950s. Rare. Large scale (1/100) pirate ship kit. One of the first three Aurora ship models. Includes preformed rat lines, display base with 'map' nameplate and rigging instructions. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
High Planes Ryan STM / PT-20 Trainer - RAAF / USAF / Dutch NEIAF, 1/72, 72007
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare. Limited issue injection molded kit. Features well-detailed moldings and full decals for three different aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
High Planes SAP Bristol Beaufort VIII RAAF, 1/72, 72004
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare. Limited issue injection molded kit. Features very fine recessed panel detail, numerous cast metal parts and details and full decals for three different Australian aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
J&L Lockheed L-188 Electra - Western Airlines, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very large and rare 1/72 scale Electra. Nicely molded main and detail vac parts. Includes rubber tires, vac wheel hubs, spinner, prop blades, etc. Features color Western 'Indian Head' decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
MPC The Swamp Buggy 'Gator Country' Jeep - Stock or Custom, 1/25, 407-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare early issue kit of the legendary Jeep. Can be built as a stock civilian model or the 'Gator Country' version. Includes stock engine, custom engine accessories, full suspension and exhaust detail and builds an actual rolling chassis just like the actual vehicle. Includes full stock and custom interiors as well as body panels and tires. Molded in white, chrome and with rubber tires. 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 excellent decals and instructions.
Libramodels Vickers FB.19 (FB19 FB-19) - Bagged, 1/72, SP004
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very highly detailed limited-run vacuform kit with pre-shaped plastic strut material. Moldings are beautiful and are of higher quality than many injection molded kits. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Kit features full interior. Recommended only for builders experienced with vacuform kits.
Airfix Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawk (A-4D) - US Navy VA-34 1956 - Blister Pack (A4D1), 1/72, 01022-3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Type four logo blister type package with header. Nicely molded older A-4 variant with drop tanks.
Comet New Interceptor Gas Model By Carl Goldberg - Free Flight Class 'A' or 'B'
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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Rare kit from 1946. NOTE: this is a builder kit only, please read carefully. This is a (very young) Carl Goldberg design for Class 'A' or 'B' and is designed to climb very quickly then go into a long, flat glide for maximum duration and 'sniffing thermals.' Includes tissue paper, three pages of large plans with directions, Carl's very detailed 'How to Adjust and Fly the New Interceptor' booklet, decals, hardware, nose strut, nose wheel and more. NOTE: this kit has some assembly. It is very neatly done and is flat and straight. The basic fuselage, stabilizer and three inner wing panels have been built. The stabilizer is near mint and has been sanded and is almost ready to cover. The wing sections are well built but have damage that will have to be repaired. The fuselage is very solid and only the firewall support needs to be fixed. The other parts have been very neatly cut out. All other balsa parts are present except three small parts: missing {2} I2 and {1} R2; they are easily duplicated because they are on the plans full size. Part M8 replaces M7 in the instructions and is present. Will be shipped in a large box since the fuselage does not fit into the model box. Model box top does not have ends; I assume it did at one time. Model will be packed very carefully in a large box to avoid any further damage.
Matchbox Wellington Mk.X / Mk.XIV Coastal Command / Canadian or British, 1/72, 40402
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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1983 issue. Includes markings and parts for Wellington X, RCAF Dalton 'Ghost Squadron', Mk. XIV 179th Squadron RAF Coastal Command Gibraltar and MkX Polish Squadron RAF Hemswell. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The 428 Squadron aircraft is the markings for Wellington HE239 in which Sgt. L.F. Williamson was awarded the CGM for courage and flying skill. On a night mission over Duisburg on April 8th, 1943, an explosion ripped the rear of Williamson's ship, blowing off the rear gun turret, fuselage fabric and vital parts of the control surfaces. He managed to bring the crippled ship home safely.
Matchbox Brewster F2A Buffalo / B339D - New Zealand or Dutch East Indies Air Force, 1/72, 40024
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Has markings for 488 Sq Royal New Zealand Air Force Kallang Singapore October 1941 and Group V Militaire Luchvaat Netherlands East Indies December 1941. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Arii USS Enterprise CVN65 Aircraft Carrier, 1/800, A123-1800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very well detailed and molded kit. Features one piece hull, complete rudder and propellors with shaft, detailed deck and island structure, display stand, aircraft deck crane, moving elevators, extensive decals for the ship and aircraft and RA-5C Vigilante, A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair II, E-2 Hawkeye, EA-6 Prowler, F-4 Phantom, F8 Crusader, F-14 Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet, S-3 Viking, SH-3 Seaking and SH-60 helicopters and aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals. NOTE: missing instructions.
Monogram Bell UH-1B Iroquois Huey Helicopter - 'Have Gun Will Travel'- 1st Air Cav Division - 114th Assault Helicopter Company, 1/24, 85-4675
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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2001 issue. Very large 1/24 scale kit is over 19 inches long when built. Actually, this model is made from the same molds as the Phantom Huey kit from the late 1960s, except it is molded in color and excludes the non-relevant parts. The results is a wonderfully detailed kit with full interior, crew, full instrument panel and radios, detailed engine and transmission, opening cabin doors, and rotating main and tail rotors. Includes XM-16 armament subsystem with quad 7.62 mm machine guns with ammunition belts and two LAU 32A/A (Aero 60) rocket pods. 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.
Testors WWII Destroyer Fletcher Class - (USS The Sullivans DD-537 Ex-Hawk), 1/668
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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From 2003. This is one of four small-scale, full hull military ship models that Hawk issued in the 1960s. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The entire series consisted of this destroyer, a Coast Guard Cutter, US Navy LST Landing Craft and a US Navy PT Boat.
MAI Bell X-14 Model 68 - Vertical Takeoff And Landing X-Plane, 1/72, 013
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Limited issue, #21 of the run. As will all MAI kits, this one has exceptional mold quality. All parts are cast in high definition resin and the windshield is clear. Never started. Factory sealed bag with instructions. MAI did not furnish decals with this kit, but they did include an extensive markings and paint guide that covers the life of the aircraft. Luckily, the aircraft's markings were standard. The Bell X-14 proved to be the longest lasting of all American X-Plane programs. The X-14 became the first aircraft to fly with a thrust diversion system for vertical life on February 17, 1957. The first successful transition from hover to forward flight occured on May 24, 1958. The X-14 had a custom built fuselage but was mated to the wings, landing gear and ailerons of a Beechcraft 35 Bonanza and the entire tail section of a T-34A Mentor. The success of the thrust system on the X-14 led to it's use in the Hawker-Siddeley Harrier jump-jet.