Hawk Mister Mulligan - 1935 Thompson Trophy Winner - One-Piece Box Issue, 1/48, 703
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
Very rare and for the advanced model collector. This is the true first issue of the Mister Mulligan. It has a fascinating history for it is among the earlist injection molded kits produced in the United States. The Hawk model company was the most innovative in America and had been making constant 1/48 scale models in wood with metal accessories since the late 1920s. During the re-run of the World's Fair in 1933, Hawk may have made the world's first injection molded airplanes models - but they were not kits. The models were completely finished and were on display for the then-large sum of $25 each. The Mates brothers, who founded and ran Hawk, were quick to incorporate this new technology by replacing the metal detail parts with injection molded details to the wooden kits in the late 1930s. During the war, Hawk put it's injection molding knowledge to work making ID models for the US Armed Forces. Originally there was a nation-wide program to have children and adults make these from wood, but consistency was an issue - injection molded solved this problem. Immediately after WWII in 1946, Hawk made the Curtiss Racer model injection molded in black tenite. The box was a simple one-color affair. This may have been the first injection molded airplane kit produced in the USA; another contender is the Varney's PT-17. Both met a very cool reception at hobby shops. Hawk quickly changed the Curtiss box to two colors and added box artwork while molding the kit is bright yellow acetate. In 1947 Hawk approached toy stores since hobby shops were giving the kit poor promotion. The toy stores did much better. Spurred on by toy store sales in '47, Hawk added four classic racers in '48, all molded in acetate - the Gee Bee, Howard Ike, Laird Solution and the Supermarine S6B. In 1949 Hawk molded them in a much more stable polystyrene and additional Thompson Trophy Races were introduced to the line; this Mister Mulligan kit is one of those. It is molded in high-gloss white plastic, clear and with a dark brown pilot figure. Inside, the kit is factory-new. The small parts are still sealed in the factory 'krinkle' clear bag. The fuselage halves and wing were never factory sealed and inventoried complete. Includes the correct instructions with the '703' part number and advises the use of "...carbon tetracholoride" as a cement because plastic model glue was still not widely available. The instructions are also a detailed painting guide because at this point Hawk did not furnish decals with their plastic kits. The box is in very good condition with great colors. The box has not been crushed, bent or flattened, which is unusual since this type of box is not very strong. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition.
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.
Hasegawa Nakajima Ki-27 Type 97 Nate - Capt Hyoe Shironaga 2nd Company 24th FR Philippines 1940 / Lt. Cdr. Saburo Hayashi 4th Flight Regiment 1940, 1/72, NP9
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$20
Still factory sealed and from 1995. Limited edition with 48 pieces and decals & paint guide for both aircraft listed.
Topping Martin Bullpup-B ASM-N-7b (AGM-12C) Air-to-Ground Missile
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$159
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Martin. Larger version with 10 inch missile. Condition is exceptional. Missile is 'mint' and base is easily 'near mint ++.' The correct, original stand says 'Martin Bullpup B.' There are no repairs, no touch-ups and no cracks. Please note that shipping insurance is required.
Revell Douglas DC-7 United Airlines Mainliner, 1/122, H168
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$39
Still factory sealed. This 1974 issue of the ultimate piston-driven airliner features boarding ramps, optional position passenger door, rotating wheels & propellers and more. Includes a large and colorful decal sheet with markings for the box top aircraft. Before using any older decals, please read the articles (on this website) about saving and using older decals.
Aurora Boeing B-52 Stratofortress - (ex Comet), 1/317, 2494-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$129
Very rare issue dated 1964. This is the seldom seen Aurora reissue of the Comet kit for the Canadian market only. Several small-scale Comet molds were never reissued for the USA market and for decades I have wondered what happened to them. Aurora had no need for them, as they had already cut their own (superior) small-scale molds for most of those subjects, including the B-52 and B-47. Well, the ex-Comet molds went to Aurora Canada! The small, less detailed Comet kits were issued there using the same box art as their slightly larger and more detailed Aurora counterparts in the USA. Simply looking at the box top, you could not tell the difference. However, the four digit part number gives it away as do the contents. Molded in silver and clear and still retains the original Comet 'teardrop' shaped two-piece stand. Naturally the instructions are completely unique since this is a different kit from the Aurora USA B-52. This kit is 100% correct and has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya British 25pdr Field Gun and Quad Gun Tractor - Canadian Ford FGT, 1/35, 35044
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
Very well detailed and a fine model that includes the tractor, gun, driver figure and plenty of accessory parts. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram The Visible B-17G with Full Interior, 1/48, 85-5614
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$174
Out of production. This is the second issue dated 2007 - it is a reissue of the classic first issue from 1979. Very well detailed with 175 parts and molded in light gray and clear. Features clear port fuselage half that shows the interior detail of the cockpit, bomb bay, navigators station, radio operator, gunner and bombardier stations. If you do not want to use the clear fuselage, there is also a 'solid' colored port half. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Dragon German sFH 18 Howitzer With Limber - Smart Kit, 1/35, 6392
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$34
Very highly detailed and features over 250 pieces, can be displayed deployed for action or for travel, turned metal gun barrel, PE details, ammunition rounds and a variety of markings. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Battleship USS Arizona, 1/720, H482
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$29
1987 issue from the original 1969 molds. This model can be assembled waterline or full hull version and is a well detailed, small-scale replica of the USS Arizona in December 7th, 1941 configuration. Features propeller and rudder detail, movable gun turrets, AA armament, two catapults and scouting aircraft, life boats, detailed superstructure and deck and display stand. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Hasegawa TWO A6M3 Zero Type 32 Houkoku - 2nd AG Buna New Guinea (2 aircraft) / Tainan AG Buna / 2nd AG Rabaul / 202 AG Koepang Timor Island, 1/72, AP103
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$34
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Very highly detailed kit will all fine recessed panel lines. Features decals for 5 famous air groups, detailed cockpit, engine and gear wells and optional drop tank.
Heller Gloster Javelin T.3 - RAF T/60 Sq Singapore 1963 / T/72 Sq Leconfield 1960, 1/72, 346
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
Heller 'Black Box' issue. This is a very well molded kit which features very fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface lines, detailed cockpit and landing gear wells, very good inlets and exhaust and more. Includes paint guide and decals for T/60 Sq Singapore 1963 - T/72 Sq Leconfield 1960. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Bell AH-1G Assault Copter, 1/48, 501-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
1967 issue with a superb 'excellent' condition box with factory-new gloss & color and four solid corners. After the sales slow down in the mid 1960s, Aurora realized that it must put out higher quality models to compete; this AH-1G is one of those highly improved kits. Features very fine raised surface detail, very good dual cockpits, crew of two, external ordnance, rotating main and tail rotors and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Regulus II Guided Missile with Launcher, 1/48, 378-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$325
1958 release of this kit featuring classic Jo Kotula boxart. The large 1/48 scale missile comes with a fully operational scale launcher. The hardbox has very good color and gloss, four solid corners, no price tag or tape tears and no torn or missing litho. Flaws include the scratch at the top and general wear and edge & corner wear as shown. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts. Includes decals and instructions in 'very good+' condition. This kit must be shipped insured. The Aurora "Missile Line" is legendary. In the late 1950s, the first missile model kits sold briskly, so Aurora and Revell both planned extensive lines. However, the missile modeling craze disappeared as quickly as it started. Models that were in the works were canceled or completed if they were far enough along. Those that were completed were fine efforts but sold poorly and had very short lives, making them rare collector items today.
ESCI TWO Freedom Fighter F-5A - NF-5A / SF-5A - 314th Sq Holland / 336th Skv 'Flying Jokers' Aerobatic Team Norway / ALA 21 Esc 211 Spain / 341 Sq Greece, 1/72, 9032
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$39
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The kits feature very fine recessed panel lines, a variety of optional parts for the four different versions, detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position speed brakes and canopy and a wide load of under-wing weapons. With paint guide and decals for all four variants. NOTE: decals have light stains on the backing paper due to the original wax paper protective cover sheet.
Aurora Regulus II Guided Missile - With Mobile Launching Platform, 1/48, 378-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$265
Rare and even rarer in this condition. This kit was factory sealed but the seal recently split across the back - so I opened it up to do a 100% inventory and slid the seal back on. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory - never started, with the red parts still in a factory sealed clear bag and with all other parts inventoried 100% complete, including 'excellent+++' decals and instructions. 1958 release of this famous kit featuring classic Jo Kotula boxart. The large 1/48 scale missile comes with a fully operational scale launcher. Please note this is a true first issue because there is no Parents' Magazine' printed logo or the golden sticker. The model features a well detailed missile with lower booster and the mobile launcher with good suspension detail, valves boxes and covers, tow bar, servicing and access platforms with railings, elevating main pad and three figures. Molded in the correct deep gloss red, silver and dark blue plastic. Please note that this kit displays better than the 'excellent' box grade but is rated as such because long crease on part of the lower long box side. This kit must be shipped insured. The Aurora "Missile Line" is legendary. In the late 1950s, the first missile model kits sold briskly, so Aurora and Revell both planned extensive lines. However, the missile modeling craze disappeared as quickly as it started. Models that were in the works were canceled or completed if they were far enough along. Those that were completed were fine efforts but sold poorly and had very short lives, making them rare collector items today.
ERTL International Paystar 5000 Dump Truck, 1/25, 8010
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$150
Still factory sealed and the original issue - very rare in this condition. Very highly detailed with over 300 pieces and features a rolling chassis build just like the real truck, full suspension and driveline, complete engine and engine compartment, detailed cab with full interior, opening hood and much more. Molded in colored plastic (often orange, silver & gold), chrome plate, clear, red-tinted clear and with real rubber tires.
Toxso Model Scud-B And Launcher - Soviet Tactical Missile - USSR / Iraq / North Korea, 1/72, 1401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$22
All new model from state-of-the-art molds. Finely detailed and crisply molded. Includes the SCUD missile and MAX-543 8x8 truck launcher-transporter and features a rolling chassis build up, detailed cab interior with optional position doors, detailed launch control box interior with optional position door, incredibly well detailed and working launcher, removable missile and more. With decals and paint guide for USSR, North Korea and Iraq. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPM North American P-51 / F-6A Mustang - USAAF 111th TRS 68th TRG Algeria 1943 / 154th Observation Sq North Africa April 1943 / RAF 225th Sq Desert Air Force 1943 - BAGGED, 1/72, 72085
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$19
NOTE: bagged kit; there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. Detailed limited run injection molded kit with many cast resin details. Features fine recessed panel lines, highly detailed cockpit and radio compartment, enclosed & detailed gear wells and more. Includes paint guide and decals for the aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are all still in the internal factory sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions.
Monogram M48 A2 Patton Tank - Four Star Issue, 1/35, PM37-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$84
Rare early issue from 1959. This large scale kit features flexible treads, rotating turret and cupola, elevating 90mm main gun & machine gun, three opening and closing hatches, working wheels & sprockets, flexible tracks, driver figure, crew of three and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the box displays slightly better than the 'good' grade but is rated as such because there is a closed tear just to the left and below the "Bit Pat" on the turret of the tank.