Aurora King Tiger - Panzer VI Heavy Tank (Henschel Turret) - SS Panzer Divisions, 1/48, 064
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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1976 Aurora 1/48 armor issue with significantly improved molds. In 1976 Aurora took their best kits and upgraded the molds for accuracy. Features Zimmerit anti-magnetic finish, working bogies and flexible tracks, opening hatches, tank commander, rotating turret, three troops and decals for six different SS Panzer groups including 5th and 9th SS Panzer. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora French Nieuport 11, 1/48, 101-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very rare 2nd issue from 1957 that turns up much less than the first (1956) release. For a long time I did not know this issue even existed. Please note the '69' cent price extension, sunburst oval logo with 'Famous Fighters' in the border, the Parents' Magazine Seal and even the 69 cent price circle at the upper right. Normally this issue is only seen with a 79 cent price extension. This would be the late 1957/early '58 issue. This kit is one of a very successful line of 1/48 WWI aircraft that Aurora launched in 1956. The line sold so well that new kits were added into the 1960s. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab green and black. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Even includes the original factory tissue packing paper. Thanks to Eugene DuBey, we know some history on the aircraft that Aurora modeled. The tail # on the kit rudder is 1354, the number of a Nie 16 that served with CAM de Dunquerke / St Pol sur Mer", 1916-17.
Aurora North American XB-70 Valkyrie Bomber, 1/105, 370-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. This 1969 hardbox issue is a large kit with 6 detailed General Electric J93-3 engines, full landing gear, clear canopy, USAF decals and a large display base.
Aurora German Wolfpack U-Boat U-505, 1/209, 716-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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1961 first issue with great John Steel artwork, 98 cent price extension and Sunburst oval logo with 'Famous Fighters' in the border. Full-hull model is molded in black and includes display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram F-4C/D Phantom II - Steve Richie 5 Kill Ace - (F-4), 1/72, 5451
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1990 issue. Has decals for the aircraft of Steve Ritchie, the only Air Force pilot to shoot down five Mig-21s. Very finely molded and detailed for that time and features one piece or three piece optional position canopies, detailed cockpits, two drop tanks, pod gun, 4 AIM-7 Sparrow and 4 AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram B-2 Stealth Bomber, 1/144, 1173
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1993 desktop model that is very well molded and nicely detailed. Features very fine raised panel lines, good cockpit detail, clear canopy, realistic intakes and exhaust, display stand and decals (stickers). Molded in dark gun metal and tinted clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram P-38 Lockheed Lightning - P-38L / P-38M 2 Seat Night Fighter / P-38J / F-5 - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6848
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Dated 1973 and a nicely detailed and well molded kit. Includes parts to builds any of four versions including 2-Seat Night Fighter, day fighter, 'Droop Snoot' with bomber nose and F5 photo recon version. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the instructions have some bug damage but it does not interfere with assembly.
Monogram RB-66A Destroyer - Blue Box Issue, 1/83, PA204-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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This is the original 1967 RB-66 issue, not the reissue from the 1990s. Nicely molded kit from the original 'Four Star' molds. Features rear gun turret, cockpit with three crew, opening bomb bay and bomb. Molded in gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. When the Air Force phased out the B-66, they converted many into ECM aircraft, hence the RB-66A. Monogram seized this opportunity as a new lease on life for the B-66 molds and the result was this issue as RB-66 aircraft were being used in Vietnam in the late 1960s.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Sloop-Of-War Ferret 1812 - With Prefabricated Rat Lines, 2502-89
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very rare. This early plastic model kit is dated 1955. It also may be the first all-plastic ship kit ever issued by Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Company, which was simply known as 'Ideal' at this time. Under both names Ideal was famous for their extensive line of military and civil ships made with wood and metal. Although the exact story of how this kit came to will probably never be known, we can take an accurate guess. Since ideal was a manufacturer of model kits, they certainly noticed the Gowland & Gowland Highway Pioneers and how they had launched a new sector of the Hobby Industry. After seeing Varney, early Revel or Gowland & Gowland's small ship models (likely the latter), Ideal decided to make plastic kit of their own. A subject was chosen - most likely based on their successful wood and metal kit of the Sloop-of-War Ferret, which was a 23.5 inch long model. Scaling this down, Ideal designed and had molds cut to what was a high standard for that time. The model measures 8.5" long when assembled. Credit also goes to Ideal's market research who realized this model had a different audience than all their other kits; instead of the boring two or one color boxes, this one features full color illustration and even the instructions are a work of sketch art with pirates assembling the ship and much more. This is far superior to the Pyro kits of this size which were produced in the later 1950s. The Ideal Ferret features over 40 pieces (many of them quite small), a realistically mold and scale one-piece full hull, almost all deck fittings separately molded, a display stand, completely factory made fabric rat lines (a real plus and nicely done) as well as vividly illustrated instructions and an excellent painting guide. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions in 'excellent' condition.
Aurora Convair F-102 Delta Dart - (YF-102), 1/121, 290-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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1957 hardbox issue with the Parents' Magazine seal. Please note that this is an earlier issue with 'Famous Fighters' in the oval border of the Aurora logo and is has the '.29' cent price extension. Small scale kit with dramatic Jo Kotula box artwork. Nicely molded kit with clear canopy, full landing gear and display stand. This is a model of the very early YF-102 prototype with the straight (non-area rule) fuselage. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Around this time, Aurora issued a series of inexpensive (usually 29 cent) small scale kits that were designed to sell at almost any type of retail location. The line was successful and further expanded - when Aurora purchased the Comet molds, they fit in nicely with this established line.
Aurora North American F-107 Fighter Bomber, 1/114, 295-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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First issue from 1958 with Parents Magazine Seal and a 29 cent price extension. For decades this kit was famous for being the only injection molded F-107 available. Molded in silver and clear. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Dewoitine D-520, 1/48, 61048
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Very high quality kit from new molds.
Hobby Craft LA-5 Soviet Fighter - USSR Or Czech Air Force 1944 Or 1946, 1/48, HC1589
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Features all fine recessed detail, good cockpit, separately molded rudder, fully enclosed wheel wells, optional bomb load and more. Includes decals for USSR and two Czech Air Force aircraft from 1944 and 1946. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The highly maneuverable La-5 was one of the best Eastern Front designs. This all-wood fighter was a favorite among Soviet pilots, including ace Vitali Popkov. Close to 10,000 were manufactured to counter the Blitzkrieg.
Hobby Craft Dornier Do-17M/P - Luftwaffe 3(F)/22 1940 / Bulgaria AF 1944 - (Do17) - Bagged, 1/48, HC1603
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. Nicely molded kit with recessed panel lines. Includes decal and paint guide for both air forces. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Roden Airco de Havilland DH-9, 1/48, RO423
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Modern model from new molds that is well molded and detailed. Includes decals for 4 different aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Battle Axe Republic F-84G Thunderjet - USAF Or French Air Force, 1/700, 48BA01
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Features all fine recessed surface detail, complete high-definition resin cockpit, many other superbly case resin details, 10 cast metal pieces including landing gear struts and other fine details, many photoetched metal parts, detailed gear wells, tip tanks, optional iron bomb load and more. The two vacuform canopies are in 'mint' condition and perfectly clear (no yellowing). Includes a large and colorful decal sheet for the USAF box art aircraft and one French Air Force machine. Never started. The smaller parts are still in the factory sealed bags; the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals in 'near mint' condition and instructions.
Hobby Craft Vampire Mk.1 - RAF / Swiss / Dominican Republic, 1/48, HC1573
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Features all recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit detail, fully enclosed main and nose wheel wells, wing drop tanks and more. Includes paint guide and decals for all three nationalities. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora British Spitfire, 1/43, 20-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Hardbox issue dated 1960 with wonderful Mort Kunstler artwork. The kit is molded in gloss metallic blue and clear and features full landing gear, bombs and a clear 'Triangle World' base. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. It even includes the original factory packing tissue paper.
RS Models Nakajima Ki-201 Karyu, 1/72, 9281
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very Rare. This is a high quality, high-definition resin model with cast metal landing gear struts and a vacuform canopy (still perfectly clear and not yellowed). Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Ardpol LWS 3H Mewa - Float Version, 1/72, 72-049
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare, very highly detailed resin model from 2003 features numerous PE brass details, film instruments, complete engine, full interior, beaching dolly and more. Includes full decals & paint guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.