Hasegawa IJN Arashio Destroyer (Asashio Class), 1/700, B-13-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very highly detailed 1/700 waterline kit. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, instructions and decals (if issued).
Williams Brothers Wedell-Williams Racer - #121 Gilmore Red Lion Gasoline / #44 Miss Paterson / #92 Miss New Orleans, 1/32, 32-121
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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NOTE: builder kit only, please read below. Famous 1930s racer flown by Roscoe Turner / James Wedell / James Haizlip and Mary Haizlip. This aircraft racked up an incredible season of wins in 1932 and dominated the field in men's and womens racing. Very nicely molded and detailed. Includes parts and a very large decal sheet to build one of three famous aircraft. Features excellent cockpit and engine details, full size plans with rigging diagrams, rubber wheels and rigging material. NOTE: the following parts have been neatly airbrushed - interior surfaces, prop, wheels and engine. Quality of paint is excellent and there is no other paint. NOTE: the engine has been built. Quality is excellent and there is no other assembly. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Paramount F-100D Super Sabre - US Air Force, 1/144, 6010-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+++
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Nicely molded smaller scale aircraft kit with very fine raised panel lines, full landing gear, two wing mounted drop tanks, four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, clear canopy and colorful decals. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions. Paramount was based in Canada and sold kits from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s when they shut down. Most if not all of the kits were from older Otaki, Sanwa, Nichimo or Marusan molds although some remain unidentified. Many kits are labeled 'Made in Japan - Packaged in USA - Lithoed in Canada'. Kits for sale in Canada has three digit part numbers, and those destined for the USA had four digit numbers. The USA address was Paramount Hobbies Inc, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This kit has the parts 'Made In Japan for Paramount by Ohtaki Model Toy Mfg. Co. Ltd', which I assume is Otaki.
Unknown Polikarpov I-16 Type 24 - BAGGED, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Unknown Russian or Soviet manufacture injection molded later model I-16, still sealed in the factory bag. Includes decals and instructions.
Aurora-Heller Polikarpov I-153 Chaika (Gull) - USSR Winter or Summer Camo, 1/72, 6606
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Contains decals for the two aircraft listed. Unusual Aurora-Heller kit. One of Aurora's last efforts was to market quality Heller kits with the "Aurora-Heller" name. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Lindberg Carol Ann Tug Boat - Motorized Cellovision Issue, 1/84, 716M-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork on this 1950s Cellovision box. Large scale tug is very well detailed down to the clear bridge and cabin windows, handrails and crew. Includes electric power assembly. Ideal for RC conversion. This kit has never been started. NOTE: missing 1/2 of the propeller shaft coupling. This could be made or replaced with a more modern and effective part. Otherwise the kit is complete with all other parts, motor, decals and instructions.
Lindberg Republic Seabee Amphibian, 1/48, 503-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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From ex-Olin molds. 1950s issue hardbox in very condition with nice color and gloss. Fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. Large scale 1/48 Seabee kit with landing gear. This kit has never been started. NOTE: missing display stand base and decals. Inventoried with all other parts and instructions.
Revell Jupiter 'C' with Working Gantry - Elevator - Explorer Satellite and Crew - 'S' Kit, 1/100, H1819-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1958 first issue hardbox featuring some of my favorite 'S' box artwork. Correct, original issue molded in three colors. Not a reproduction. Box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs and no tape or price stickers marks (with the exception of the short factory sealing tape on the sides). However, there is plenty of general light wear as shown. This kit is loaded with working features typical of kits at the time. The entire gantry tower folds back and moves on railroad base, the elevator moves to the four different work platforms and the Explorer Satellite can be removed from the Jupiter rocket. Includes crew of 7. Inside, the kit has never been started. Parts are molded in red, medium gray and white. Carefully inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Tamiya German Flak Crew, 1/35, MM194
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Five well detailed 1/35 scale figures with many accessories. Never started. Complete with all parts present.
Matchbox Spitfire Mk.22 / 24 RAF or Egyptian Air Forces, 1/32, PK-501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Still the only 1/32 scale kit of the last and fastest production Spitfire. Cleanly molded with recessed panel lines. Features full cockpit, detailed Griffon engine with removable panels, sliding canopy and decals for RAF 80 Squadron Kai Tak Hong Kong 1950, Royal Egyptian Air Force and 603 'City of Edinburgh Squadron 1950. NOTE: this kit has minor painting. The interior surfaces have been airbrushed green and the landing gear struts/radiator faces a dark silver. Quality of the work is excellent. There is no other painting and no assembly. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Glencoe U.S Navy Seal (Ex-Precision), 1/8, 05903
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
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From Precision molds. Still factory sealed.
Monogram Wanderlust Cruising Sloop, 1/50, PB18-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
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Second release dated 1956 with 'PB' instead of 'P' part number. Very nicely detailed, realistic miniature of a large auxiliary cruising sloop. Measures 12 inches long and 17.5 inches high (without stand) when assembled. Features sails decorated with lines that represent sewn seams, deck cabin and all deck fittings, full rigging instructions and diagrams, crew of three and anchor display stand. Includes flexible sails; later versions had vacuformed sales. The instructions state that you can sail this model if you add sufficient weight to the keel. Molded in light blue and dark wood tan. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present. NOTE: box would grade higher but it has faint staining on the upper right and adjacent long side.
Entex Mazda Wankel Rotary Engine Motorized, 1/5, 8201-600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Large working engine kit. Visible with clear parts. Has electric motor, stand and flashing lights for ignition. Never started. All parts still sealed in factory bags.
Lindberg Heinkel He-162 Jet Fighter, 1/72, 432-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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One-piece soft box dated 1965. The price extension, 39 instead of 29 cents, implies that this issue is a year or two later than that. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Grumman Albatross HU-16E Coast Guard, 1/72, 5400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor
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Hard to find Coast Guard version in one of two box variations for this issue. Features retracting landing gear, rotating wheels/props, three man crew, optional position door and two survivors in life rafts. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: Box is 'poor' because both short side panels are missing. The Albatross was the primary sea rescue aircraft of the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service, a branch of MAC - Military Airlift Command. Operational service began in 1947 and Hu-16s saw wartime action in Vietnam. Many finished their careers in the Coast Guard.
Matchbox Hawker Tempest MkVI or MkII - No.6 Sq Nicosia 1945 or Royal Indian Air Force No.7 Sq Poona India 1949, 1/72, 40023
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. From 1983. Has decals for both aircraft.
Matchbox Fairey Swordfish MK1/III - 824 Sq HMS Eagle Taranto Attack Nov 11 1940 or 119 Sq Coastal Command 1944, 1/72, PK-112
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Dated 1974. Includes decals for the famous HMS Illustrious attack on Taranto Harbor on November 11, 1940. Also has Coastal Command markings No. 119 in 1945.
Lindberg 1/32 Scale Slot Car Electric Road Racer - BRM Formula 1, 1/32, 655-595
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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For the advanced Lindberg collector. Mint in the box; never removed from the cardboard presentation piece. Still held in by the factory band. Rare Lindberg 1/32 slot car from the 1960s. Beautifully assembled and painted from the factory. The car is mint with no broken parts, factory fresh paint and mint cardboard presentation piece. The upper and lower clear plastic covers are in exceptional condition with no cracks and few scratches. Features special high speed armature motor with high speed metal bearings for efficient performance, Delrin wheel bearings and gears, steel axle, rubber tires and a steerable front end. This piece came to me from the family that owned Lindberg during the Craft House era.
Polar Lights Lost in Space Dr. Zachary Smith and B-9 Robot (Aurora), 1/11
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Out of production. Fantastic builders. Made from original Aurora Molds by Playing Mantis.
Monogram T-28B US Navy Trainer - US Navy ATU-801 - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA14-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
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First issue hardbox is dated 1956. Nice kit of the Navy high horsepower trainer. Has many operating features. Canopy slides open, gear retracts, prop spins, and has instructor, student pilot and mechanic figures. Molded in yellow and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.