Guillows De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk -17 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Balsa Wood Kit, 903
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$18
This is a scale stick and tissue rubber powered flying model that features die cut balsa parts, vacuform nose, wheels, plastic propeller, hardware, vacuform canopy, colored tissue, insignia and full size plans with detailed building instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 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.
Hobby Craft P-35A Philippine Defender or Severskey J9 - USAAF 4th Composite Group Nichols Field Jan 1942 / Commander (Of Same) Spring 1941 / Same Group Summer 1941 / Swedish Air Force 1944, 1/48, HC1551
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
Kit features all fine recessed panel line detail, very good cockpit and engine detail,three piece canopy, optional position landing gear and a full painting guide and a large, very colorful decal sheet for the four different aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT-Matchbox USS Fletcher DD445 Destroyer - (ex Matchbox), 1/700, 4403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$16
Most likely from the 1970s. This is a waterline kit with very good detail for that time. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Bluejacket 80' Elco PT Boat - 1942 First Series PT103 Through 196 and PT314 Through 367 - As Built Configuration, 1/48, 1005
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$259
Retails new for $315. Museum quality craftsman model in large scale features a factory pre-carved basswood hull and factory shaped deck houses, over 200 photo-etched brass and finely cast Britannia pewter parts, all brass, wood and styrene materials required and a detailed step-by-step instructions manual and two sheets of full-size plans. The kit has never been started and is like new inside. The parts that Bluejacket sealed at the factory are still in the sealed clear bags. The few large parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. With all paperwork present.
Dynaflite Bird of Time Open Class Competition Glider - 118 Inch Wingspan R/C Sailplane - By Marks Models
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$200
This design features die-cut balsa and plywood parts, many factory-cut balsa parts, wood stock as required, excellent full-size plans and and a highly detailed text instruction manual. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. It is never started and the parts that were factory sealed are still in the clear sealed bags. The larger parts were never sealed and are inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. NOTE: this kit came from the factory in a very heavy and sturdy cardboard box. Unless you specify otherwise, this kit will be wrapped in heavy brown paper and shipped exactly like that (without an external box). If you choose to have it boxed, please note that in the comments during checkout or email me after placing the order. Additional shipping charges will apply if the kits is boxed and I will email you a corrected invoice.
Revell US Army Hawk Surface-to-Air Guided Missile, 1/40, H548-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$155
Very rare 1963 kit which is the second and last issue. The artwork is the same as the 'S' kit but the box artwork on the sides is different. Features 3 removable Hawk missiles, 4 man crew, elevating and swiveling launcher, rotating rubber tires, control panel with opening hatches, separate radar scope equipment and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Italeri TWO Merkava I, 1/72, 7005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$18
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The back of the box includes a multi-view, full-color painting guide.
Airmodel Teledyne Ryan Model 235 R-TERN YQM-98A Compass Cope R- High Altitude Long-Endurance Strategic RPV - Frank-Modellbau - Bagged, 1/72, AM-091
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$44
Still factory bag sealed. Rare and still the only model kit ever made of this ground-breaking Remotely Piloted Vehicle. This is a beautiful, high quality vac model with all fine recessed panel lines; the parts are of higher quality than many injection molded models. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform kits. They are not recommended for beginners.
Guillows Hawker Typhoon Mk1B - 18 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Flying Model, 906
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
1970 scale stick and tissue rubber powered flying model. Includes die cut balsa parts, vacuform nose/spinner, wheels, plastic propeller, hardware, vacuform canopy, colored tissue, insignia and full size plans with detailed building instructions. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions/plans present. 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.
Aurora De Havilland DH-10 Bomber, 1/48, 125-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$125
1957 original issue in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. Very light wear is the only flaw. This is the first issue of this large scale (1/48) kit and part of the famous Aurora WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft. The series began in 1956 and Aurora added new kits into the early 1960s. The line proved incredibly popular that these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business. Includes three crew, ground base and two ground crew. Molded in the correct gloss dark olive, black and clear plastic. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell DeHavilland Mosquito Mk IV Bomber - USAAF or RAF, 1/32, 04758
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
This 1991 issue features 82 pieces, detailed cockpit with two crew, one detailed Rolls-Royce Merlin engine with removable cowl panel, optional position landing gear and more. Includes decals for both versions, No 139 Sqn, January 1943 RAF Horsham St. Faith, England and Mosquito F.8 3rd Photo Group (Recon) Italy, Nov 1943 US Army Air Force. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Sanwa Boeing B-17E Fortress Bomber, 1/145, 136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$145
Very, Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Very nicely detailed for that time with fine (and sparse, not overdone) surface detail, opening bomb bay doors, working ailerons, elevators and rudder, rotating propellers and full landing gear. Molded in gloss dark green, black and clear. Includes factory glue tube. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and in amazing 'near mint+' condition and the instructions in 'near mint' condition. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Revell P-40E Warhawk - Of Ace Colonel Robert L. Scott - Commanding Officer of China-based 23rd Fighter Group Flying Tigers, 1/32, 85-4664
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$56
1997 issue of Revell's famous large-scale P-40. This model features the markings of Col Scott, author of 'God Is My Co-Pilot', detailed Allison engine, detailed cockpit, retractable landing gear, rotating wheels & propeller, movable control surfaces, belly tank, pilot figure and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Life-Like 280mm Atomic Cannon with 2 Gun Transporters - (M56) - (ex Adams), 1/40, H662-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$269
Classic rare Life-Like reissue of this Cold-War kit from the original Adams 'Action' model molds originally issued in the late 1950s. The Atomic Cannon was the Army's 20 mile range gun that could fire shells with small atomic bombs inside them. Features transporters with movable wheels and towing yokes - fully detailed cab interiors and complete suspensions - machine guns swivel and elevate - Gun can be configured for firing or towing positions - Gun Barrel elevates by real operating gears - Gun Carriage rotates 360 degrees on platform - Gun actually fires 2 "Atomic" shells. Includes crew of 7. The kit has never been started. One of two parts bags is still factory sealed. The parts that were not sealed have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions.
Guillows Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis - 34.5 Inch Wingspan Flying Wood Model, 1/16, 807
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$44
Sells for over $80 + shipping on the Guillow's website. Still factory sealed. This is a very well engineered and detailed kit in the agreed museum scale of 1/16. You can build it as scale display, rubber powered free flight, or a gas or electric powered R/C model. Usually includes all die-cut balsa, dozens of vacuform details, pre-cut wooden stock as needed, metal stock, covering tissue, large and complete decal sheet, detailed and illustrated instruction sheet, full size plans, completely formed wheels and prop, U-Control handle with control horn and thread and more.
Jo-Han Messerschmitt Me-262 - A-1a / A-2a / B-1a / B-1a/U1 - Major Walter Nowotny / Major Wolfgang Schenk / Major Kurt Welter, 1/72, A-104
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$16
From the mid to late 1960s and nicely molded & detailed for that time. Features parts and decals for all four variants, all recessed panel lines, underwing bombs, pilots and cockpit, three-piece canopy, optional position landing gear, clear display stand, painting guide and decals for Major Walter Nowotny, Major Wolfgang Schenk or Major Kurt Welter. The model as never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals have big damaged; about 85% remains so be prepared to furnish your own decals.
Revell Hien Ki-61 Tony - Mini Series - Japan Issue, 1/144, H1007-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$24
Rare Revell of Japan issue that is from the late 1960s or early 1970s. This kit is very well molded and features very fine surface detail, a clear canopy, full landing gear and a clear display stand with a name plate. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The instructions and a multi-view paint guide are on the back of the box.
Fine Molds Makino V33i Vertical Machining Center, 1/20, MKN101
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$49
Unique kit of this versatile, multi-head computer-driven machining center. It features 92 pieces, very good detail both inside and out, tooling magazine & interior and more. Includes extensive decals and a comprehensive painting guide. Molded in black, clear, light blue and white/ivory plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the instructions are very high quality photocopies. The original instructions are missing.
Revell Supersonic Jet Fighter Gift Set F-104A Starfighter F8U-1 Crusader F11F-1 Tiger - S Issue - (F11F / F8U1), G268-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$459
1956 first and only issue in very good condition. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners with no repairs, no rips, no tears and no fading. It shows the typical stains from the factory 'gift set' ribbons that Revell shipped these kits with. Never started. All three aircraft are still in the original factory sealed clear plastic bags. All paper work and the famous Revell Swivel Stands are in the factory sealed bags as well. The correct center factory divider is still present in the tray (box bottom) and there is a small, unopened, factory wrapped tube of Revell "S" Cement included.
Competition Models Inc Starduster 600 - 61 Inch Wingspan Gas Powered Free Flight Model
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$119
This large model is 35.5" long and has a 71" wingspan. This is one of the famous Sal Taibi's National award winning designs for use with 'hot' engines .15 to .29 displacement. Sal was one of the early 'Kings Of Gas Free Flight' and a very gifted designer. Feature high quality balsa and plywood parts, spar and strip wood, metal stock as required, aluminum motor mount, hardware and excellent full size plans. Never started and inside it is in factory-new condition. The small parts are still in the factory sealed clear bag; the other parts have been inventoried complete with the plans. NOTE: this kit was shipped in the very sturdy box shown. Unless you specify otherwise, we will send it wrapped in brown paper. If you wish to have it boxed, extra postage will apply. Designed for 'Sniffing Thermals,' the honored pastime of a generation of model enthusiasts. Flying model aircraft predated powered flight; however, balsa wood and printwood were not introduced until the early 1930s and the hobby took off, as well as the hunt for thermals. Gas flight began in the early 1930s, and powered models (most all driven by Brown engines) took home so many awards that they were forever separated in competition from rubber powered models. Design of gas models was tricky since RC (radio control) models could not yet be applied to the mass market; so a gas model had to not only fly and climb under power, but then glide sufficiently - all in a stable fashion and without any operator inputs once the airplane took off.