Modelcraft Toshi Matsudo's Zero - 42 inch Wingspan for R/C Conversion or Free Flight
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Classic award-winning design from the 1950s. Big 42 inch wingspan, total weight with engine 6 to 6.5 ounces. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included). 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 early gas powered models, all powered 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 without any operator inputs once the airplane took off. Getting the wing up out of the propeller airflow was a huge improvement, and this type of design proliferated. This is one example of a parasol style 1950s free-flight competition aircraft.
Entex Yacht Sphinx for Sale or Static Display, 1/32, 9005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Large and well detailed kit. Includes one piece 16 inch hull, highly detailed deck fittings and flexible sails. Molded in ivory, white, brown, chrome plated, gold plated and clear. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Ideal US Navy Submarine - 24 inch Wooden Model
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Large model of a 1938 US Navy Fleet submarine. This was originally a solid pre-carved hull kit. However, the war effort resulted in this being a plank-on-frame hollow kit. Includes printed wood, frames, strip wood, deck details, full size plans, cement and more. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Revell US Army Scissors Bridge and M-48 Tank Launcher, 1/40, H558-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Early issue dated 1967. Box in excellent condition. Very large (22 inches long) highly detailed operating kit. The launching unit actually operates and deploys the bridge or stores it for travel - drive sprockets rotate with flexible tracks - gun turrets rotate, guns elevate, hatch covers open and close - includes crew of four soldiers. Never started. 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Lindberg Civil War Ships Monitor and Merrimac Motorized, 717M-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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First issue from the 1950s with Ray Gaedke box art. The Merrimac was motorized by Lindberg - the Monitor was never motorized. The Merrimac measures just over 12 inches long and the Monitor measures 8.25 inches long. The two American Civil war ships that spelled the end of the wooden ship age. In March of 1862, the Merrimac put to sea to raise the Union Blockade off the James River. There she sank the Cumberland and Congress. The Monitor, the Union's only ironclad and the first turret ship, was rushed to the scene. The epic battle between the two iron-clad ships ended in a draw, with the Merrimac suffering a little more damage than the Monitor. The Merrimac was blown up to avoid capture; the Monitor sank in a gale in 1862. The kits have never been started. Both ships kits are 100% complete with all parts and all motorizing parts and instructions. Includes Merrimac flags but is missing the Monitor flags.
Revell Teracruzer with TM-76 Mace Missile History Makers (Ex-Renwal), 1/32, 8628
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very large (1/32 scale) and highly detailed kit from Renwal molds in the 1982 History Makers Series. The Mace began life as the XB-61 Matador and entered production in 1951. Over 1000 were built for the USAF. The Mace was a Surface to Surface Cruise Missile with terrain comparison or inertial guidance systems and a nuclear warhead. The transporter, known as Teracruzer, had 12 low pressure tires and could handle a variety of terrain. The Teracruzer was a complete service and launch facility for the Mace, and it even held the missile's fuel. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing one very small part #14 missile bracket. The part is about 1/4 inch long. The other #14 is present so you can cast a new one or make one from scratch. Complete with all other parts, decals and instructions.
Lindberg DE-224 Rudderow Picket ship - Destroyer Escort - Motorized, 1/300, 778M-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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1950s issue with Ray Gaedke box artwork. Large scale detail and motorized for operation in water. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram De Havilland Mosquito N.F.II / Mk.IV / F.B.VI / II Night Intruder 'White Box' Issue, 1/48, 5408
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1978 White Box issue. Builds any one of four versions: NF II Night Fighter, Mk IB Bomber, Mk VI Fighter Bomber and MkII Night Intruder. Classic excellent Monogram detail. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: decals have water damage.
Monogram Hurst Hairy Olds Funny Car - Oldsmobile 442, 1/24, PC175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++++
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Factory sealed 1995 reissue of this famous 1967 kit. Features two complete 425 CID Toronado engines, Hilborn four port "Bugcatcher" fuel injection system, two DMC 6:71 superchargers, full roll cage, complete interior, Hurst decals and more.
Aurora Spad XIII, 1/48, 107-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
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First issue. Box has exceptional color and gloss. Hardbox is dated 1957 and has the oval "Famous Fighters" logo with the sunburst. Dramatic Jo Kotula artwork. Molded in correct high-gloss olive drab and black plastic. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora DeHavilland DH-4 (DH4), 1/48, 112-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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First issue dated 1957 with classic Jo Kotula artwork. Fantastic condition with like new gloss and color. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell HMS Beagle Historic Sailing Barque - Charles Darwin's Ship, 1/110, H330-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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1961 issue with fantastic John Steel artwork. Very highly detailed kit. Measures 40 cm long when built (about 16 inches). As with earlier Revell sailing ship kits, the moldings are fine and to scale. Includes rigging cord, preformed rat lines, vac billowing sails, colorful flag sheet and rigging instructions. Also has Beagle booklet including information about Charles Darwin. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, flags, rigging material and instructions.
Dragon A-10A Warthog 74th TFS 23rd TFW Flying Tiger, 1/144, 4548
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Dragon F-16A Fighting Falcon New York ANG, 1/144, 4568
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Fujimi IJN Taiho Aircraft Carrier Motorized, 1/700
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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Early issue from the classic days of Japanese Box art in the 1950s/early 1960s. Kit has not been started. NOTE: kit is missing the instructions and three small round parts that look like retainers for a gun turrets. All other parts are still factory sealed. Motor not included which is standard for these models.
Revell Douglas DC-8 Jet Mainliner United Airlines 'S' Kit, 1/143, H248-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Second release of this classic kit from 1958. This is the later (and last) of the two 'S' issue as it does have the yellow 'Master Modelers Club' logo in the upper left and the printing 'World's first transport aircraft to break the sound barrier in test flight' on a white background in the lower right. Kit has many special features: cowlings snap off to show detailed engines - wheels turn - doors can be opened or closed - passenger loading ramp included with United decals. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Revell Lockheed Super G Constellation Eastern Golden Falcon - S Issue, 1/128, H245-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
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1956 'S' issue with the fantastic box art that these kits were famous for. This is one of the best examples I have seen of this kit. Box is 'near mint-' with no fading, stains or splits. The only flaws are very light edge wear and a light crease at the upper right that can only been see in the right light. Instructions are near mint; decals are beautiful with only the slightest tint of yellow. Molded in silver and clear with the famous Revell 'Swivel Base Display Stand.' The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Bristol Bulldog Bagged, 1/72, 135
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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1960s bagged kit with header. Third type Airfix logo. Includes colorful markings for 'A' Flight, 19 Sqn RAF Duxford, 1931-35. Very nicely detailed kit. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix BAe Jetstream 31/32 (C-10A), 1/72, 392
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Difficult-to-find kit of the Civil/USAF Transport. Very highly detailed kit. Features full interior (cockpit and cabin), with optional position entry doors/boarding stairs and landing gear, moving control surfaces and rotating props. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Execuform Curtiss Model 85 O-52 Owl, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Basic vacuform kit. Never started. Complete with all parts, plans, clear parts, resin engine and instructions. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform kits. They are not recommended for beginners.