Revell XSL-01 Manned Space Ship - 'S' Issue, 1/96, H1800-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$1200
One of the 'Holy Grails' of 1950s Space Kits and in exceptional condition inside and out. This is the 1957 first and only issue 'S' Kit with fantastic box art. The molds were reportedly damaged beyond use, which makes reissues impossible. The spaceship was designed by the rocket scientist Ellwyn E. Angle of Systems Laboratories Inc. Features detailed manned top stage with full interior, removable top, opening hatch, spaceship and ground crew members and detailed working launch pad. The main stages and boosters snap apart to recreate all phases of the flight from Earth takeoff, Lunar Landing and Return to Earth. The included 'XSL-01 Operations Manual' outlines in words and illustrations each phase of the spaceship's trip. Molded in the correct gloss orange, silver, gloss metallic blue and clear. Never started. All internal factory cardboard presentation material is present and excellent. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Instructions and Operations manual booklet are both in 'excellent' condition. The decals perfectly flat, 100% intact and graded 'excellent' with age yellowing as the only flaw. The box is graded 'excellent+' and features factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no rips, fading or stains, no creases, no price tags or marks from tags and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape). The only flaws are very minor wear as shown, some corner wear and a small sliver of litho damage measuring 1/2" long by 1/16" wide on the right long side. Shipping insurance is required on this kit.
Aurora HMS King George V British Battleship, 1/600, 712-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$110
Rare 1959 first issue hardbox; please note the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval 'Sunburst' logo. This is an excellent model for that time and features full hull with propeller and rudder detail, separately molded superstructures & upper decks, motor launches, rotating main turrets with elevating guns, separately molded secondary armament & AA guns, gun directors, cranes, searchlights and more. Includes a display stand and name plate. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Aurora US Navy Sealab III, 721-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$395
Very rare first and only issue from 1969. This large and well detailed kit of this unique US Navy underwater habitat is highly detailed inside and out and includes a clear panel to show off the complete interior. The delicate clear part is in 'near mint' condition with only light scratches; it has been protected for shipping. Molded in bright yellow, tan (display base) and clear plastic. The kit has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes 'near mint' condition decals and instructions. However, NOTE: this kit has some 'professional' quality sub-assembly as noted. Step 1: floor assembly (4 beds, four side panels), side panel 53 to panel 53A; (2) beds to wall; Step 2: (4) outer frames and (4) hatches to yellow outer hull; Step 3: ballast tank halves and lid (3 pieces total); base built (3 pieces total). There is no other assembly.
Drone Engineering Secret Weapon - Spectacular Disel Flyer - 38 Inch Wingspan Super Stunt Control Line Model Designed For Diesel Engine
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$125
Very rare and from 1948. This is a completely prefabricated, balsa and hardwood super-stunt control line design by Leon Shulman. At that time it was capable of doing every possible maneuver that control line models could perform and some that could not be done, such as a loop and vertical 8's. It can literally be built in a few hours and features factory cut and carved, high-quality wooden parts, shaped and hollowed leading edges, tapered training edges, hardware, fully formed wire landing gear (or to be used as a take-off trolley that remained on the runway to improve performance), covering tissue and more. The full size plans include heavily illustrated step-by-step assembly as well as complete flying tips from the famous designer. NOTE: this kit has 'excellent' quality sub assembly as follows: bellcrank to elevator; upper & lower fuselage and hardwood reinforcements assembled. Horizontal stabilizer and elevator are very neatly sanded. There is no other assembly. The model has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork included. Please note that the covering tissue has bug damage. In 1948 Drone Diesel also produced and marketed the 'Dronette' Sport Flyer & Stunt Trainer and the 'Hot-Rock,' a National Open Stunt Champion in 1947. These model, with the 'Secret Weapon,' promoted 'Diesel At Its Best,' the Drone Diesel Engine with a Class B displacement of .297, bore of 21/32 and Stroke of 7/8". The compression ratio was whopping 18 to 1. A speed control and variable compression head were also available.
Revell SS Oriana Ocean Liner - P&O Line, 1/493, H376-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$110
This is a 2006 reissue of the original 1961 kit. The model is 20 inches long, full hull and well detailed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Oriana was a very famous P&O Orient Liner. In December 1962, in fog off San Diego, Oriana collided with CV-33 USS Kearsarge, causing considerable damage to both vessels. A claims court found Oriana's captain had been steaming too fast for conditions. Afterwards, the CV was good-naturedly nicknamed "The Mighty Kay-runch."
Revell CV-61 USS Ranger Aircraft Carrier - Picture Fleet Issue, 1/542, H360
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$125
1971 Picture Fleet issue with John Steel artwork. This full-hull model features complete propeller & rudder detail, movable cranes, optional position elevators, an airwing of 16 aircraft & helicopters, 11 tow trucks, mobile deck crane, 10-5" guns, gun directors, lifeboats, detailed island structure with radar & sensors and more. Never started. Inventoried with all ship parts present and instructions. NOTE: missing decals; superior replacements can be purchased at https://www.starfighter-decals.com/. The instructions are from the Revell Saratoga; the two kits are 100% identical, so they work perfect for assembly.
Revell HMS Victory With Revell S Glue - Lord Nelson's Flagship - S Issue, H363-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$115
First issue 'S' kit dated 1958 that includes a factory-wrapped 4" long never used tube of colorful Revell 'S' Cement. The metal tube is in amazing 'near mint' condition and is not the usual small size issued with the early kits. As with most all Revell early ship kits, the model is finely molded and very well detailed. It measures about 15 inches long when assembled and features full detail on the top two decks, all cannons, complete deck fittings, prefabricated rat lines, vac sails, full standing and running rigging material, display stand and much more. The model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, flags, sails, thread and instructions present. The sails are in remarkable 'near mint' condition. Also includes the excellent booklet 'The Story of Ships' and an order form for 'The Dawning Space Age' book. Please NOTE that the box is only 'good-' due to clear packing tape at the two lower corners and a closed corner split at the upper left; there is also general wear and scuffs. The anchor stocks of this kit have molded-on rings; more often than not, the rings are either short shot or broken off; this kit is no exception.
Revell Russian T-34 Tank S Issue, 1/40, H538-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$98
Rare original hardbox issue from 1958; not the common 1995 softbox reissue. Aurora had set the bar high for early armor kits; Revell had to better that and they did. This model features fine surface detail, flexible working treads, rotating turret, elevating gun, optional position hatches, four troops and more. Molded in the correct gloss deep green and with silver flexible tracks. Never started. All parts, decals and instructions have been inventoried 100% complete and are correct for this early issue. The box top has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners and no repairs. The flaws are corner wear on the left as shown, a very light price tag pull on the left short side and a 3/4" x 3/4" factory tape pull on the long lower side. The original store neatly marked out the '129' price extension on both short side panels and wrote a very small '70' cents next to it.
Model Factory Hiro Ferarri 250F Version B - 1957 Rd.2 Monaco GP #32 Fangio - MFH, 1/20, K716
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$320
Very rare, out of production and incredibly well detailed model numerous cast metal parts, high-definition resin parts, numerous photoetched details on two frets, metal springs, wiring, rubber tires with yellow 'Pirelli - Stelvio' letter ina dn more. The kit has not been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags and includes decals. NOTE: missing instructions. All of the bags and containers are present as I have seen this kit before. However, the collector removed all of his instructions and stored them 'in a safe place.' While all his kits have been complete, no one knows where the safe place was.
Model Shipways America Racing yacht 1851 - With Launching Ways And Display Base - 25 Inch Long Solid Wood Ship Model, 1/64, MS2029
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$165
Very large scale and highly detailed first quality kit of this beautiful, historical and highly successful boat. The model measures 32.5 inches long when assembled. Features a solid basswood, factory-carved hull, precision laser cut hardwood and plywood parts, true-to-scale Britannia metal, brass & copper, hardwood blocks & deadeyes, 5 diameters of rigging material, basswood launching ways, walnut display stand, detailed plans, easy to follow instructions and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and boxes and includes plans & instructions.
Dynaflite Bird of Time Unlimited Class Competition Glider - With Aftermarket Decals - 118 Inch Wingspan R/C Sailplane, DYFA4502
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$179
Includes two factory-sealed and very large sets of aftermarket Bird of Time Decals for the top of one wing and the bottom of the other. This famous design and superb flier was re-engineered in this issue for lighter weight and easier building. It features a 3-meter split wing for easy transportation, unique airfoil that produces lift almost out to the tips, full moving stabilator with internal control linkage, all balsa structure with fully sheeted leading edge, die-cut balsa and plywood parts, many factory-cut balsa parts, wood stock as required, excellent full-size plans and more. 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 and I will email you a corrected invoice.
Trumpeter German Zestroyer Z-43 1944 Z Class Destroyer Plus Lion Roar Super Detail Kit And Wood Hunter Wood Decak / Chain / PE Details, 1/350, 05323
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$135
Build the ultimate 1/350 scale Z-Class destroyer! Includes a factory sealed Wood Hunter W35045 Wood Deck With Metal Chain and Brass PE Details and the very rare Lion Roar RS3509 WII German Navy Z-Class Destroyer Super Detail Set. It has never been used and the many parts are all still in the factory sealed bags but NOTE: missing one fret 'F' which is the turret fret. Fortunately the model has good guns and turrets. Otherwise all of the small parts (resin details, metal gun barrels, etc.) are still in the factory sealed bags and the other 11 frets are present and complete. Includes extensive instructions The actual model is state-of-the art from new molds. It includes numerous photoetched parts in two frets (details and railings), a one-piece full hull and is extensively detailed with 470+ parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Lockheed F-90 - One Piece Flip Top Box 1st issue, 1/48, 500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$175
Very rare and early Hawk kit in the first issue, one-piece flip top box. It is widely accepted that the Hawk version is superior in scale fidelity to the Aurora release. Includes a clear display stand with "Lockheed F-90" on the base. The kit has never been started. The clear parts are still factory sealed. The gloss silver parts are inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals in "excellent++" condition and instructions that are "excellent." The box is in very good condition as shown. Aurora, in an attempt to enter the plastic kit market as quickly as possible, bought the Hawk F-90 and quickly copied it to create their own model. This caused more than one tense moment at the big Toy and Hobby Shows when both companies were present.
Revell U-Boat Type VIID Minelayer Submarine, 1/144, 05009
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$99
Very rare 2006 issue from completely new tooling. This Revell of Germany kit is very highly detailed and finely molded with 85 pieces and measures over 20 inches long when assembled. It accurately represents the minelayer type of U-Boat from WWII. Of the 6 VIIDs (U-213-218) produced, 5 were sunk and still serve as graves for 241 submariners. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly to two bulkheads glued to one hull side. There is no other assembly. The kit has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply CV-7 USS Wasp Aircraft Carrier - 18.5 Inch Long Wooden Ship Kit
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$185
Very rare kit from 1941 that measures 18.5 inches long when assembled. This well designed model even includes partial hanger deck sections where they are most visible from the port and starboard sides; even the rear elevator has a well, so it can be displayed up or down. Issued shortly before the war, the model was not reissued after the war since the Wasp was lost off Guadalcanal by what is likely the most successful submarine torpedo salvo in the history of warfare. Includes completely pre-molded and shaped wood-material hull in excellent, solid and straight condition, 5 sheets of cleanly done printwood (two are bristol board as thick as balsa but stronger), fully formed funnel, wood stock in many shapes and sizes, a fittings packet with four propellers & two anchors and two factory sealed packs of Casco Glue. Features excellent full size plans and instructions. The plans show numerous detail view of the ships substructure and a detailed view of the hanger deck, flight deck with pre-war markings and island. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork present.
Revell 1956 Mercury Montclair Customizing Kit, 1/32, H1233-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$125
Rare original hardbox issue from 1958. This kit builds a custom Montclair with numerous options. Features the Mercury model with a detailed engine, removable hood, detailed engine compartment, full interior, separately molded suspension and molded in underside detail. It is molded in a dramatic glossy deep purple plastic and chrome plate. The accessories include wild custom decals, custom grille, 2 fender fins, wheel disc bullets, filler plugs, 2 piece club pin, custom decals with flames or pencil lines and white stripes, white wall decals, rear view mirrors, antennas, spotlights, continental kit, hood scoop, top rear scoop, two side stacks and more The kit has never been started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, both sheets of decals, clear material for windows and instructions.
Airfix Great Western Ocean Liner, 1/180, X882-1800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$169
Still factory sealed but the seal has a few splits on the box top as shown. The Great Western was the first ship specifically built for the Atlantic Ferry Service and was designed by I.K. Brunel (who designed the Great Eastern). When launched in 1837, she carried 120 first class, 20 second class, and beds could be set up for an additional 100 if needed. The crew was 60 men. The first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean was in April of 1838 and took just over 15 days. After crossing the Atlantic 64 times, she ran for 10 years between Southampton and the West Indies before being broken up in 1857. The kit is the large scale Airfix Japan issue; it is well detailed and features full hull, complete deck fittings, ships boats, preformed rat lines, detailed paddle wheels, billowing sails and much more.
Airfix Great Western Ocean Liner - Type 3 Logo Issue, 1/180, 802
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$159
1960s 3rd style logo issue of this famous kit. The Great Western was the first ship specifically built for the Atlantic Ferry Service and was designed by I.K. Brunel (who designed the Great Eastern). When launched in 1837, she carried 120 first class, 20 second class, and beds could be set up for an additional 100 if needed. The crew was 60 men. The first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean was in April of 1838 and took just over 15 days. After crossing the Atlantic 64 times, she ran for 10 years between Southampton and the West Indies before being broken up in 1857. The kit is the large scale Airfix Japan issue; it is well detailed and features full hull, complete deck fittings, ships boats, preformed rat lines (realistic and scale Revell type), detailed paddle wheels, billowing sails, color flag sheet and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Estes Apollo Saturn V Flying Scale Model, 1/100, K-36
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$215
Still factory sealed and very rare in an amazing, investment grade 'Sealed Near Mint++' box. This is the finest K-36 issue that I have seen and it came from the stock of a long-closed hobby shop. It was never put out for sale and never saw the light of day until now. The seal is 100% intact with no splits. The colors are perfect and factory fresh. The box top has no fading or dents. All four corners are crisp and as they left the factory. There has never been any tape, stickers or price tags on this box. The box top has one very light and short (1 inch) crease at the lower right corner; however, it is so indistinguishable that it did not show up in the photo. The box bottom does have one minor crease that looks like it happened at the factory. This is the Saturn V that is 43.25 inches high and 3.93 inches in diameter. Recommended engine is the D12-3 or three C6-3; includes Technical Report TR-6 on Engine Clustering. Please NOTE that this kit must be shipped along (with no other kits that could damage it) and in a double box to preserve the condition.
Artesania Latina Scottish Maid 1839 - High Speed Heavy Cargo Ship - 26.3 Inch Long Plank-On-Frame Ship, 1/50, 20312
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$139
Highly detailed plank-on-frame model featuring all die-cut hardwood parts, stripwood for planking, highly detailed fittings of metal and wood and more. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the clear factory-sealed bags. Includes full size plans and instructions.