Lindberg Amphibious Duck - Cellovision Issue, 1/76, 757
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$145
Still factory sealed and a very rare kit from the late 1950s that has fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork of a beach landing scene. For some reason this kit almost never shows up and was issued only once or twice. Why is did not stay in the lineup is a mystery; perhaps the molds were damaged beyond repair. The model is large scale and well detailed for that time. The Cellovision box is in 'excellent' condition which is most unusual. These are thin and frail boxes which are easily damaged. This one has like-new color and gloss, no crushing or creasing, an intact plastic window still securely glued into place and all short end flaps in place and factory glued shut. The trading card on the back is in very good condition as well. Flaws include light age spotting, light general wear and a very small 1/2" x 3/8" litho tear on the back near the right short side.
AMT Chevrolet Vega Funny Wagon Or Van - Funny Car Viva Vega Or Van Lil Rat Wagon, 1/25, T381-225
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$65
Rare one and only early issue. Features supercharged 454 CID engine with Hilborn fuel injection, tubular race chassis built up just like the actual care, full suspension, differential, drive line and steering linkage, complete race cockpit, wheelie bars, tilt-up body with optional support rods and much more. Molded in white, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Inside, the kit is as it left the factory. The white parts that were factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bag. The one tree of white, the clear and chrome parts were never factory sealed and have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions. Decals are flat and intact but have typical age mirco-cracking. The instructions have typical age yellowing and are in 'good++' condition.
Novo De Havilland Comet 4 - Jet Airliner - BOAC - (ex Frog), 1/96, F356
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$38
Rare kit in large scale of the world's first jet airliner. The initial Comet Is were in operation long before the 707, which gave the British an incredible post-war lead in the expanding civil aviation market. Just as the Comet was flying high and orders were pouring in from around the world, Comets began to mysteriously fall out of the sky. Everything from lighting to terrorist bombs were blamed. For months the root cause went undiscovered. Then, in a landmark investigation that is considered the first modern post-crash autopsy, it was discovered that the stresses around a small ADF window on the top of the fuselage were causing metal fatigue failure when the fuselage was pressurized. To confirm this, a Comet I was placed in a water tank and subjected to pressurization stresses. After some time, a dramatic failure occured. Then parts of a crashed Comet were pulled from underwater proving once and for all that this was the root cause. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Curtiss P-36A - Bagged, 1/72, PA145
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$20
This kit came from the collection of one of Monogram's finest and talented designers, the man who created the original B-52 kit, B-17, B-24J, at least one if not all of the 1/8 scale Ford cars, A-1E Skyraider and numerous other famous kits. First issue from 1967 is very finely molded and famous for it's perfect fit, finish and scale fidelity. It has never been started. The model is inventoried with all parts and photocopied instruction present. NOTE: missing decals and the instructions are high-quality photocopies. The Hawk P-36A has the dubious distinction of fighting on both sides and for more countries than any other plane in history during the opening years of WWII. This Hawk, one in a long progression of famous fighter aircraft, was the winner of a 1935 competition. The USAA Corps received the first aircraft in April of 1938 and the French ordered 100 aircraft in May of the same year. French Hawks shot down just over 30 German planes during the battle for France. The Germans captured the aircraft and sold them to Finland. Others were captured when the Germans overran Norway. In all over 800 Hawks were produced and served in China, Netherlands East Indies, Portugal, Great Britain, Thailand, Argentina and Peru. Although an excellent fighter in 1935, the Hawk was outclassed by the time the war started but when flown properly still gave a good account of itself.
Renwal Nike Ajax Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile - MIM-3 With Launcher and Crew, 1/32, 550
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$135
Fantastic kit from the 1950s in an 'excellent' condition box. The classic artwork shows the Nike Ajax blowing up what appears to be a B-17 over an American city. Judging from the fiery blast from the launching Ajax in the background, these two ground crew may not make it away from this missile in time. This is an excellent model for that time that still rates well today. It features detailed missile with separating states, operating control surfaces, operating launcher and more. The launcher is designed to connect other models to form an entire Nike Ajax Battery for the ultimate diorama. Molded in olive drab and white. The model has never been started. The white plastic parts and decals are still factory sealed; the olive drab parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Arado Ar-234C-2 Four Engine Bomber With V-1/ Ar-234B-2 Twin Engine Bomber / AR-234C-3 Four Engine Blitz Bomber, 1/72, F417
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Final logo issue from the 1970s before Frog closed their doors. Includes parts and decals to make all three versions - Ar-234C-2 with Fi-103 Flying Bomb, Ar-234B-2 Blitz 9 Staffel, III/KG 76 Achmer 1945 (the first aircraft to be shot down and captured by the Allies for evaluation at RAE Farnborough) or Ar-234C-3 Production Machine early 145 (the war ended before it could be used operationally). Never started. The actual aircraft has been inventoried complete and and includes decals and instructions but NOTE: missing display stand.
DML Flying Leathernecks AV-8B And F/A-18A - TWO Kits - US Marines, 1/144, 4010
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$20
Includes Harrier and F/A-18 Hornet models. These are highly detailed kits that features all recessed panel lines, detailed landing gear, external weapons & drop tank load, clear canopy and more. Includes painting guide and extensive decals for both aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Douglas A-1H Skyraider, 1/48, 61058-2800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$29
1998 issue that is highly detailed and finely molded in the Tamiya tradition. Features recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed gear wells and engine, full under-wing loadout and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. NOTE: missing decals.
WSN Vosper Fast Patrol Boat Perkasa - Factory Installed Motor And Drivetrain - ex Tamiya), 1/72, 02504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$40
Large scale and highly detailed model either from ex-Tamiya molds or a copy of the Tamiya molds. Features a factory installed motor & motor mount, universal joint, brass propeller shaft hold, metal shaft, battery holders and fully wired motor and switch. Easily converted to radio control (R/C equipment not included). There is no assembly but NOTE: crew figures have the sink holes neatly filled. No other work has been done. Most parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the one bag that was opened has been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions. The box has water damage but the kit, instructions and decals (stickers) are excellent with no damage.
Jo-Han 1956 Oldsmobile Promo Clear Windshield ONLY - (Promotional Model), 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$16
Ideal for those looking to restore a 56 Oldsmobile Promo kit. Includes one part ONLY: green-tinted clear windshield insert (which includes front and rear windshields and all side windows). Nothing else is included. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. Please note that these are made with a newer plastic that is very clear but does not warp.
Pavla TWO Fiat CR-42 Falco - Italian or Hungarian Air Force, 1/72, 72049
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$44
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started. One is still in the internal factory sealed clear bag and the other is inventoried 100% complete. Both include decals and instructions. This model is likely the highest quality 1/72 Falco ever produced. Well molded and features optional parts to build one of four versions (CF-42, CR-42AS, CR-42CM and Experimental CR-42CN), injection molded parts with all fine recessed surface detail, numerous resin details (cockpit, engine and many more), excellent cockpit and more. Includes decals and full-size paint guide for 7 different aircraft.
Aurora Russian Stalin Tank, 1/48, 303-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$125
Rare second issue from 1957 with oval 'Famous Fighters' logo replacing the 'yellowed-out' Northern Lights rectangular logo. This issue turns up less than the first issue. Molded in the correct gloss deep green with flexible black treads. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Topping Martin SM-68 Titan ICBM - Factory Model, 1/68
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$1400
Rare factory model from about 1957 or 1958. Missile measures 18 inches high. Includes original box in excellent condition with inside packing materials. The model is mint and original. No restoration has been done and there are no flaws. The original base in in the same condition. The rocket separates into 'stages' as the actual missile did. Titan I was the first USA multi-stage Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. Designed in 1955, it was originally a back-up for the Atlas program. Titan was larger than Atlas and was also seen as an early space launch vehicle. Titan was stored in hardened underground silos. The arrival of solid fuel Titan II and Minuteman I missiles in 1963 made Titan I obsolete. The follow-on, Titan II became a major workhorse in the space program and served well as a heavy lift ICBM.
Monogram Douglas DC-3 TWA, 1/90, PA9-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$145
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top slightly concave. This is the second issue dated 1955; the first issue has same art but kit #P9-98. The box has as-new color and gloss. Features optional position cabin door, rotating propellers & wheels, pilot, copilot, hostess and passenger figures and colorful TWA decals.
Staggerwings Unlimited Beechcraft D17S or G17S Staggerwing - (YC-43 - UC-43 - GB-1 and Traveller I) - (ex ITC), 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$225
From ex-ITC molds. This is the only large-scale model every made of the one of the most famous and beautiful light planes of all time. Very limited reissue. Includes a large decal sheet with the Staggerwing logo and stripes in black, red, blue and white, along with enough "N" number in large and small sizes for almost any aircraft - also in black, red, blue and white. In addition there are US Stars and Bars for the WWII Military version and a full color, high quality copy of the original 1938 Beechcraft sales brochure. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decal sheet is in amazing 'near mint' condition.
Revell Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IIa - With 3 BarracudaCast Sets Cockpit Upgrade / Wing Correction / Seat And Backpad, 1/32, 03986
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Includes the following factory-sealed BarracudaCast aftermarket accessories: BR32174 Spitfire Mk.I Through V Cockpit Upgrade Set, BR32175 Spitfire Mk I/II Wing Correction Set and BR32172 Spitfire Mk.I Through V Resin Seat With Backpad. The actual kit dated 2014 and is from all new molds featuring 115 pieces, recessed panel lines and surface detail, excellent cockpit that is almost a kit to itself, enclosed and detailed gear wells, separately molded elevators, rudder and ailerons, optional position trailing edge wing flaps, realistic radiator interiors, optional position canopy and fuselage entry door, antenna rigging instructions and more. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The fuselage and wings are not internally sealed have been inventoried complete, including decals and instructions.
Airfix DHC-2 Beaver - USAF Or RAF - Floats / Skis / Wheels - Type 3 Logo Issue, 1/72, 397
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
Very well detailed 1960s issue that includes optional parts for wheels, floats or skis versions, full interior and much more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro 1932 Chrysler La Baron Phaeton Imperial Chassis V-8, 1/32, C413-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
1966 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. Features detailed chassis and suspension, spoked wheels, complete motor and interior and a removable hood. Molded in colored, clear and chrome plated plastic with rubber tires. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Air Lines Douglas A-20 Attack Bomber - (ex-Frog), 1/72, 9803
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
From quality Frog molds and from the mid 1960s. Box art is by the famous Jo Kotula who did 1930s covers for the magazine 'Model Airplane News' and later the Aurora box art of the late 1950s/early 1960s. Air Lines kits utilized Frog molds and the Lines Brothers exported them to the USA between 1964-1966. The kits, decals and instructions were made in England, then imported to the USA where Testors created the boxes with the colorful trading cards on the back. There are one or two 'box art' trading cards on each box. Molded in tan and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one crew member. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Junkers Ju-88 C-4/C-6 - Night Figter 8./NJG 2 or 1.S/I Gruppe/NJG 2, 1/72, 8898
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$28
Still factory sealed and dated 1994. Very finely molded and detailed kit that features over 100 pieces, correct parts so you can model a C-4 or C-6 variant, all recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, full armament, radar array and more. Includes decals for all three aircraft listed.