Comet Vought F4U-1 Corsair - 20 Inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Model Airplane - (F4U1), 3404-150
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$39
Still factory sealed but there is a split on the right short side. This kit is probably from the late 1970s/1980s and is a reissue of the original 1950s model. Features traditional wood/tissue construction, printwood sheets, factory cut spars and stringers, fully formed and finished wheels, wood stock as required, propeller, rubber motor, thrust button, clear canopy material, full size plans, building instructions and covering tissue. These are the usual contents, but since the kit is still factory sealed it is impossible to determine. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Fujimi TWO Mig-21PF (early) Phantom Killer - North Vietnamese Red 4324 / Hungarian Air Force / East German Air Force, 1/72, H-26
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$36
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present> NOTE: both kit have very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: seat to floor; exhaust cone built (3 pieces); pilots built. There is no other assembly. These are highly detailed kits that features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit detail, separately molded wing flaps and ailerons, optional position speed brakes, detailed gear wells, drop tanks, air-to-air missiles and a large, extensive decal sheet (and paint guide) for all 3 aircraft listed.
Guillows Nieuport 28 - 18 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Flying Model, 101
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$38
One of a very popular line of World War 1 flying aircraft stick and tissue kits with 18 inch wingspan. Kit features scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, light vacuform nose cowl, die cut balsa parts, colored tissue, rubber motor and full decals. Includes full size, detailed plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions 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.
MPM Messerschmitt Bf-109 V-1 - First Bf-109 Prototype - (Bf-109 V-1), 1/72, 72029
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
Still the only injection molded, 1/72 scale model of the very first Bf-109. The model features very fine recessed panel lines, many brass PE details, film instruments, very good cockpit, fully enclosed wheel wells and more. Includes four-view paint guide and decals for two different paint schemes for prototype V-1 - Rechlin Test Center D-IABA Autumn 1935 and Summer 1935. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Only 15 months after Willy Messerschmitt designed the aircraft, the first Bf-109 (D-IABI) was ready to fly. The pilot was Flugkapitan Hans Knoetzsch. The prototype did not have an automatic retraction mechanism, so Knoetasch had to wind the landing gear up manually. he stayed airborne for 20 minutes and made several circuits of the airfield. In his opinion, the Bf-109 V-1 had perfect handling qualities. The first '109 was born - six months before the Hawker Hurricane and 10 months before the Supermarine Spitfire. The V-1 was fitting with a Rolls-Royce Kestrel V engine that produced 695 hp for take off and a Schwarz two-bladed fixed-pitch wooden propeller.
Monogram T-28D Fighter Bomber - USAF COIN or South Vietnamese Air Force 516th Fighter Squadron, 1/48, PA121-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$65
Original issue Four Star kit dated 1965. This model features very good cockpit detail, pilot figures, opening canopy, retractable landing gear, rotating propeller and wheels, mechanic figure, bombs, napalm tanks, machine gun pod and decals for the two aircraft listed. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Airfix Gloster Gladiator - Bagged, 1/72, 82
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
1960s bagged kit with great paper header artwork and type three logo. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Gabriel 1914 Ford Model T Chemical Hose Truck - Fire Truck, 1/20, 28446
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$115
Very rare. This is one of the large 1/20 scale kits from ex-Hubley molds of of a very popular and desirable series of classic vehicles. Features over 100 pieces, excellent cast metal body, fenders, engine, suspension & more, numerous injection molded smaller parts such as spoke wheels, interior seats and many other details, two trees with dozens of brass plated parts, white rubber tires, real working steering, full engine detail, removable hood, detailed exhaust, suspension and driveline, scale-thin clear parts, complete interior, flexible hose and nozzle, removable ladders, chemical tank, fire bell and more. Never started. The kit is exactly as it left the factory. The parts that were factory sealed are still factory sealed; the ones that were not (largest metal parts and brass plated ones) have been inventoried complete. Includes instructions.
StromBecker Piper Cub Super Cruiser - Piper PA-12 / J-5, 1/48, C-34
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$105
Rare 1/48 scale model of the seldom-seen Super Cruiser. This kit is from the 1950s. StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood kits. The parts are all top-quality hardwood - no balsa. Builds to an impressive display model. Features a completely carved hardwood fuselage and wing, hardwood die-cut horizontal and vertical stabilizers, sanding stick, sandpaper, Casco Casein Glue in a sealed envelope, decals and full instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacturer. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are precarved to shape - you only had to glue, sand and paint to finish them.
Revell TWO Eurocopter EC-145 ADAC/Rega, 1/72, 4486
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$18
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and inventoried complete with all parts, including decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: two seats to floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Monogram F-11F (F11F) Tiger Blue Angels - 4 Aircraft With Special Stand - Four Star Issue, 1/101, PA29-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$175
Very rare and even more so in this condition. First issue of this great kit. The hardbox is dated 1958 and in 'Excellent++' condition. The only flaws are very light wear and marks from tape residue on the two long sides. Contains four aircraft, special Blue Angels decals and unique formation stand. Molded in dark blue and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. This kit must be shipped insured.
Guillows Hellcat F6F Carrier Fighter - 16.5 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Model Airplane, 503
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$18
1976 stick and tissue flying model which features 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.
Hasegawa Nakajima G8N1 Rita 18-shi Attack Bomber Renzan, 1/72, NP4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$75
This high speed, long range bomber was built near the end of WWII but not in time to see action. Features movable turrets with elevating guns, full cockpit, optional position bomb bay doors & bomb load and more. Includes markings for Japanese and captured American Evaluation aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell USS Franklin D Roosevelt - Midway Class Aircraft Carrier, 1/547, 0307
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$139
1995 reissue of the original 1950s 'S' issue. Rare model of an early straight-deck Midway class that is well detailed for that time and features full one-piece hull, separately molded main anti-aircraft armament, gun directors, detailed island structure with sensors, airwing of F9F-8 Cougars (straight and folded wings), helicopters, F4U Corsairs & AD-6 Skyraiders, display stand and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Grumman S2F Hunter Killer - ASW Aircraft - Large Scale Issue, 1/54, PL801-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$129
Rare early USA plastic model kit. The mid-1950s Comet hardbox is in 'very good+' condition and the kit inside is excellent. This is the larger of the two Comet S2Fs in near 1/48 scale. As with most Comet kits, this one is well molded with all recessed panel detail and no unsightly rivets. Features retractable sonar dome and MAD boom, extensive clear windows, wing search light with clear cover, rocket under-wing load out, rotating propellers and display stand. Molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please note that the box displays better than the 'very good+' grade but is rated as such because is clear tape on the two short sides and one 1" x 1/4" tape tear from the factory sealing tape.
Frog Douglas B-26B Invader, 1/122, 385P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$60
From about 1957. Rare first logo Frog kit in a small scale. Molded in silver and clear with all recessed panel lines, full decals and correct early display stand. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Blue, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
MPM Messerschmitt Bf-109G-12 UPGRADED Issue - (Bf109 G-12), 1/72, 72127
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
Hard-to-find, high quality two-seat '109 model that features all fine recessed panel lines, numerous PE parts, many high-definition cast resin parts including a full twin cockpit with film instruments, enclosed and detailed landing gear bays, drop tank and more. Includes four-view paint guide and decals for two different aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPM Aichi M6A1-K Nanzan - (M6A1K), 1/72, CZ004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$26
Early in the development of the Seiran submarine based float plane, two preproduction airframes emerged with retractable landing gear for land operation. These were likely the 5th and 6th prototypes and they had dual controls. They were given the 'K' designation for trainer. They could also be operated from the submarines as they had the same catapult attachment. Training may have taken place from land or taking off from the sub then landing on an airstrip. It is interesting that the original Seiran concept did not call for floats as the aircraft would launch from the submarine catapult and crash-land beside the submarine when the mission was over. This limited edition model kit features fine recessed panel line detail and decals for both aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg US Navy Columbia / USS Cleveland CL55 Light Cruiser - Cellovision Issue, 1/600, 752-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$95
Still factory sealed and from the late 1950s. This rare first issue from a closed-down hobby shop - you can be the first owner. The Cellovision box is in very rare 'Sealed Excellent' condition and features classic Ray Gaedke artwork. The box is in exceptional condition with like new color and gloss and four solid corners. This full hull light cruiser model is is well molded and detailed for that time. Measures 12 inches long when assembled; the given scale of 1/600 is approximate ONLY and not exact. Lindberg later reissued this model in a different box with electric motor drive.
Life-Like Hawk Missile Battery - With 3 GI Crew (Ex-Adams), 1/40, 09661
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$165
From quality ex-Adams molds and a very highly detailed kit with missiles, radar van, launching pad, tracked loader and crew. It features numerous moving parts and functions. Never started. All parts are still sealed in factory bags. Includes instructions and decals in superb 'near mint' condition.
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.