Revell US Navy T2-SE (T-2) Oiler Mission Capistrano / Buenaventura / San Fernando / Santa Clara, 1/400, 8624
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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This is the 1982 reissue using the original 1964 molds. Nicely detailed, full-hull military tanker kit for that time. Includes decals for four different tankers of the class. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri Alfa Romeo 179 Or 179C - Patrick Depailler / Bruno Giacomelli / Mario Andretti, 1/12, 4704
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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From 2018. This is an exceptionally well detailed inside and out. Features super-detailed engine, parts for two versions, working steering, functional suspension, removable cowling and much, much more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Nichimo IJN Mutsu Battleship Motorized, 1/500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very Rare. First issue with high-gloss collectible artwork from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese boxart; this one clearly shows Mutsu on a better day than her eventual fate. These early issues did not have part numbers. Nichimo was founded in 1951 and was among the first post-war model kit makers. Nichimo quickly became popular in Japan for high quality and most if not all hobby shops carried their kits. American military men serving in Japan and the Pacific quickly discovered these kits and spread the word, which helped lead to world-wide distribution. In the late 1950s or early 1960s they cut molds for a series of very popular 1/500 scale IJN battleships and cruisers; all early issues were motorized and had fantastic artwork. This model is designed for motorized operation in water or can be built for static full-hull or waterline display. It features a Mabuchi RE-26 motor in the original colorful box, motorizing hardware with switch, all steel & brass gear box for dual propeller drive, dual stuffing boxes, threaded metal propeller shafts, universal connectors, wiring and brass battery contacts, one piece lower hull molded in a very realistic 'IJN Hull Red', one piece (gray) upper hull, detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets (one is the power switch - rotate the turret to turn on the motor), secondary turrets and AA guns, catapults and more. The kit has never been started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags with color headers. The hardware bag is still factory sealed also with a color header. Includes full color flag sheet and large-format, roll-out instructions. Please NOTE that the box has had some very neatly done internal repairs. These were done correctly with light weight cardstock and book binding glue at two corners (one to repair a split and one to reinforce due to a short split) and one long side with a closed tear. .
Nichimo IJN Hyuga Hybrid Battleship/Aircraft Carrier Motorized, 1/500, U5009-550
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very Rare early issue with high-gloss collectible box art. Nichimo was founded in 1951 and was among the first post-war model kit makers. Nichimo quickly became popular in Japan for high quality and American servicemen serving in Japan and the Pacific quickly spread the work of these kits which lead to world-wide distribution. In the late 1950s or early 1960s they cut molds for a series of very popular 1/500 scale IJN battleships and cruisers; all early issues were motorized and had fantastic artwork. This model is designed for motorized operation in water or can be built for static full-hull or waterline display. It features a Mabuchi RE-26 motor in the original colorful box, motorizing hardware with switch, all steel & brass gear box for dual propeller drive, dual stuffing boxes, threaded metal prop shafts, universal connectors, wiring and brass battery contacts, original tubes of Nihonomokei Co. Ltd. 'Adhertic PS' (glue) and 'Silicone Glyce' (lubricant), one piece lower hull molded in a very realistic 'IJN Hull Red', one piece (gray) upper hull, four scale propellers and rudder for the display version, detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets (one is the power switch - rotate the turret to turn on the motor), secondary turrets and AA guns, conversion parts for rear flight deck and superstructure, catapults, float planes and more. The kit has never been started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags with color headers. The only opened bag was the hardware parts and they have been inventoried complete. Includes full color flag sheet and large-format, roll-out instructions. Please NOTE: the box displays 'excellent' but is graded 'very good+' because there is remains of clear tape at the bottom of all 4 sides.
Tamiya Williams F1 BMW FW24 Plus Scale Motorsports Super Detail Kit, 1/20, 20055
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Build the ultimate FW24 in this scale! Includes the rare, out-of-production, factory-tape sealed Scale Motorsports 1/20 Williams F24 Super Detail Kit designed for this model. This amazing set lives up to it's name and features 150 PE details, 36 turned metal components, 40 composite fiber template decals and a fully illustrated instructions manual. The actual model is a highly detailed 1/20 static display model with removable cowling, detailed engine, interior and driver figure. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Tamiya Republic F-84G Thunderjet Thunderbirds Chrome Plated Version, 1/48, 61077
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Limited issue dated 2000 features Tamiya's superb big-scale F-84 kit that is completely chrome plated (for the correct aluminum appearance) with very complete decals for the 1953 Thunderbirds show season. The plating is in mint condition. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1958 Chevrolet Impala 2 Door Coupe - Stock / Custom / Drag, 1/25, 2758-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare first issue. This model can be built one of three ways and includes many custom parts and decals. Features detailed 'W Block' 348 CID V-8 engine with stock or competition parts, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, complete interior, opening doors, excellent underside with full suspension, exhaust and driveline, numerous custom parts and much more. Molded in gloss light blue plastic, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decal sheet is flat, not yellows and has no rips or tears but NOTE: some of the decals are lifting.
AMT 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint 2 Door Hardtop 3 in 1 - Stock / Custom / Rally, 1/25, 5124-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare original issue from 1964. Features all parts to build one of the three versions listed. Feature include detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, detailed stock interior, rally interior with different seats, steering wheel, roll bar, fire extinguisher, equipment board, console, thermos rack, rally clock and instruments, helmet, trunk and hood straps, Lucas driving lights, optional racing mirrors, spotlight and more. The custom version also has unique front and rear end treatments. Molded in white, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are 'good' but have slight flaking; instructions are 'excellent.' NOTE there are tire burns as follows: custom steering wheel; very slight on the underside of the hood; light burn on one seat; back of the seat pivot plate (minor and will still work; cannot see when assembled).
Jetco Satellite Saucer - 15 Inch Diameter Control Line Stunt Combat And Sport Model, CL-4
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare and unique kit of this unconventional design by Paul Del Gatto. It is easier to build and fly than the average wing-and-fuselage model, thus ideal for beginners. Features 72 die-cut balsa and plywood interlocking parts, 'Superspeed' construction, factory cut strip balsa, hardwood bearers, pre-bent wire parts, plastic spinner, bellcrank, wheel, elevator horn, aluminum tube, stock wood as required, covering tissue, full color decals and more. Includes detailed full size plans and instructions.
Revell 1953 Jaguar XK-120 Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H56-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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1953 original issue of the famous Highway Pioneers 'Foreign Car' series. These issues feature the same 5 car artwork on every box; the only way to identify the contents was an ink-stamped name on the box ends. Molded in light green plastic. This kit has never been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes instructions. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!
Aurora Sopwith Triplane Black Maria, 1/48, 100-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
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Still in the factory seal and in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. This hardbox issue is dated 1963 and has superb Jo Kotula artwork. This issue is actually from the mid 1960s due to the one dollar price extension on the part number. Nicely done kit for that time featuring 'good' cockpit and engine detail, ground base, pilot figure and mechanic.
Tamiya USS Fletcher DD445 Destroyer - Also With Decals For DD-446 / DD-447 / DD-448, 1/350, 78012
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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This model is from all new molds, full hull and highly detailed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Honda RS250RW 2009 WGP250 Chamption Motorcycle - Scot Racing Team, 1/12, 21501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Hard-to-find, out of production kit dated 2010. This finely molded model features 145 pieces. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell SpPz2 Luchs A2 SFOR, 1/35, 03040
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Very highly detailed with 230 pieces. Includes decals and paint guide for four different vehicles.
Airfix RAF Rescue Launch, 1/72, 05281
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed large-scale, full-hull kit from 1986.
Airfix Mirage IIIC - Type Four Logo Issue, 1/72, 02012-9
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Early 1970s issue which has fine raised surface detail, recessed control surface outlines, pilot figure & seat, good intake detail, large centerline Matra guided missile, wing mounted rocket pods and French Air Force markings. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Avro Lancaster B1 - Type 1 Logo Issue, 1/72, 1418
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very rare 1950s first issue of this classic Airfix kit that is molded in correct dark gray & clear plastic. This was a superb kit for that time and features very fine raised surface detail, good cockpit, 5 crew members, rotating turrets, movable ailerons & elevator control surfaces, optional position landing gear, rotating propeller & wheels and more. There is no assembly but NOTE: fuselage halves and wing halves are painted; I would recommend removing the paint with spray-on oven cleaner or any other safe stripper. Inventoried with 100% of the parts present. Includes the correct decals, 'Airfix Products Limited' 'In Case Of Complaints' paper form and 'near mint' condition first-logo instructions. The box has been graded 'excellent' as it has like-new color and gloss, four solid and original corners, no price tags or tape and no fading or creases. The flaws include very light general wear, corner and edge wear along the lower left 2.5 inches as shown, a short 1 inch long closed tear from the factory tape on the lower long side and a very small '2.25' store price neatly printed in grease pencil on the right short side.
Aoshima IJN Unryu Aircraft Carrier, 1/700, WLA083
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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This waterline model is highly detailed and finely molded. Includes aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Japanese aircraft carrier Unryu was the lead ship of her class of fleet aircraft carriers built for the IJN during World War II. The Unryu were the last purpose-designed Japanese carriers to be built during the war. The ships were based on an improved Hiryu design; early sisters Hiryu and Soryu packed and incredible number of aircraft given their size and weight, making them excellent bargains. The Unryu class was part of the 'Rapid Naval Armaments Supplement Programme' of 1941. The class leader was one of 16 carriers planned, but only three were completed. She was commissioned in mid-1944, but fuel and aircrew shortages limited her training and ASW operations in Japanese waters. However, once the Naval Staff became certain of the American invasion of Luzon, Unryu was ordered to transport thirty Yokosuka MXY7 Ōhka kamikaze rocket planes and supplies to the Philippines and departed on her first mission 17 December,1944. During this voyage, she was spotted by the American submarine USS Redfish (almost certainly with help from ULTRA) in the East China Sea. Redfish fired a spread of 4 torpedoes, one of which hit directly under the bridge. This hit caused extensive damage which stopped Unryu. Repairs were quickly made and in just 15 minutes she was ready to get underway again. However, at that moment, a second torpedo hit next to the forward aircraft elevator, which was near the storage tanks for high explosive aviation gasoline. The Ohka rocket planes had very large warheads and were stored in the lower hanger deck; when the gas tanks exploded, that set off the warheads in the Ohkas. This essentially blew the bow off the ship and caused other unknown but extensive damage. She immediately took on a 30 degree list and the captain ordered the ship abandoned. A list of 90 degrees came very quickly and the ship sank bow first. Casualties were very heavy; 238 officers & crewmen lost their lives. Only 145 men survived to be rescued by Shigure, which was the IJN's 'lucky' or 'unsinkable' ship and the only Japanese warship to survive WWII intact.
Aurora HMS King George V British Battleship, 1/600, 712-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Second box art issue of this Aurora kit which dates from 1962. 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 and NOTE: missing one flag staff. Otherwise complete with all other parts and instructions present. Aurora did not furnish decals with this kit.
Verlinden Sherman M4 US Marines Wading Equipement, 1/35, 276
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare and the only kit available to make this Sherman variant. This is a conversion kit and the recommended base kit is the commonly-available Italeri M4A1. Features a complete resin upper hull and turret, many other resin details, numerous photo-etched parts and heavily illustrated instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The few large parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.