Comet SPAD - 12 Inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Airplane Model, 3105
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$27
From the late 1960s or early 1970s. Features traditional wood/tissue construction, quality die-cut print wood, factory-cut stringers & spars, fully formed wheels, plastic propeller & thrust button, rubber motor tissue and detailed full size plans with building instructions. The kit has not been started and has been inventoried complete with all parts and plans. 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.
Airfix B-24 Liberator Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1503-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
Grom the 1960s. Wide 'White' box issue with white side panels and action-packed artwork showing part of a box formation of B-24s at the moment of "Bombs Away!" Guns blaze at attacking fighters while flak burst close in. One B-24 is going down with the starboard wing in flames. This was a well detailed kit for that time. Guns elevate and turrets move, ailerons, elevators and rudders move, the landing gear retracts and extends, props rotate, has 'good' cockpit detail, a crew of 8 and optional position crew entry door and ladder. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Martin B-26 Marauder, 1/46, 371-259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$225
Very rare first issue from the early 1950s. When Aurora moved to the West Hempstead plant, they planned a series of very large scale bombers. All kits released up to this time had been small. Aurora's instincts were correct, and the B-26, B-25 and B-29 were a big sales success. This box art was done by Jim Cox and was only used for about one year, making it very rare. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with the original tissue paper, all parts, large clear stand, instructions and decals.
Revell Bendix Talos US Navy Missile SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$145
First and only issue of this rare, large-scale kit. The hardbox is dated 1978 and has incredible artwork and the 'S' Cement logo on the sides. Large scale and well detailed featuring removable missile with moving top stage forward fins, complete working launcher and crew of three. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Monogram 1955 Ford Panel Truck - Bootlegger Custom, 1/24, 2772
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Hard-to-find model from 1987. This high-quality Ford Panel Truck kit features numerous gold plated parts (in place of chrome plating), well detailed V8 engine with Tri-Power Carbs, opening hood, complete side exhaust system, realistic chassis construction like the real truck, full front and rear suspension and drive line, complete interior, choice of side view mirror types and more. Includes very colorful complete side stripes and gloss gold 'Bootlegger' decals. Molded in black, gold plate, clear and with rubber tires. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Henschel Hs-126 B-1 Or A-1 Versions, 1/72, 03028
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Dated 1993 and a nice kit of this Luftwaffe 1930s/40s light utility aircraft. Features 57 pieces and parts & decals for both A-1 and B-1 variants. NOTE: this kit has very minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: seat to floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Planet Models SNCASE Se-100 - French Heavy Fighter Prototype, 1/72, 172
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$110
Very rare. Limited edition, beautifully cast high definition resin kit that features a full cockpit and fine recessed panel lines. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. This history is from military-history.fandom.com: The SNCASE SE 100 was a French two-seat, twin-engined fighter which first flew in 1939. Mass production was planned to begin late in 1940 but the Fall of France prevented this. The origins of the SE.100 predate the creation of the SNCASE (Sud-Est) company in the nationalisations of 1937. It was designed by Pierre Mercier and Jacques Lecarme at Lioré et Olivier, initially designed the LeO 50. Underpowered by two Gnome-Rhône 14M engines, the design was recast to use the more powerful Gnome-Rhône 14N-20 and -21 engines, the same used in the Lioré et Olivier LeO 451 bomber, and renamed the SE.100. The aircraft was of conventional all-metal construction, mid-wing layout. As with most French twin-engined aircraft of the era, the engines were counter-rotating with one propeller rotating clockwise and the other counter-clockwise (to minimize torque). The aircraft had a twin tail. In production models it was planned to redesign the wing to use components from the LeO 451 wing to ease production. The fuselage was short in appearance, with a long nose and a very short tail, the cockpit being connected to the gunner's position aft by a windowed corridor. The undercarriage was of the nosewheel type, rarely used in French aircraft of the 1930s, with the aft wheels were fitted right aft, retracting into the tail rather than the wings or engine nacelles as was conventional. The aircraft was fitted with four Hispano-Suiza HS.404 20 mm cannon in the nose and one in the gunner's post. The first prototype of the SE.100 flew on 29 March 1939 at Argenteuil and a number of necessary changes were identified during the tests. It was destroyed in a crash on 5 April 1940. The aircraft proved to be around 100 km/h faster than the Potez 631, the French Air Force's current twin-engined fighter, and production was authorized. While the tests were proceeding, a second prototype, incorporating the changes, the most obvious of which was the suppression of the windowed corridor in the fuselage and its replacement by additional fuel tanks, was being built. The armament was increased to six cannon in the nose, two in the gunner's post and one additional cannon in the floor of the gunner's post. As the second prototype was being built, the Citroen company was preparing to mass produce the aircraft at their Paris works, deliveries planned to begin late in 1940. At least two paper variants were studied, the SE.101 powered by Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp engines, and the SE.102 powered by a different version of the Gnome-Rhone 14N. The SE.500 and SE-800were to have been a 12 passenger transport and four-engined transport, respectively, derived from the SE-100.
Hasegawa DC-3 All Nippon Airways - ANA JA5039 Or JA5072, 1/200, MX1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
From 1994. This is an excellent small-scale model that is finely molded and well detailed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa TWO General Dynamics YF-16 / CCV Testbed - (YF-16 CCV), 1/72, C1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$27
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. Well detailed and molded CCV testbed with additional large control surfaces on the underside.
Comet Curtiss Robin - 15 Inch Wingspan Flying Airplane, 3106
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$32
From the early 1970s. This kit features traditional stick and tissue construction, die-cut balsa parts, factory cut stringer and spar stock, fully formed wood wheels, metal prop shaft/rubber hook, plastic prop and thrust button, rubber motor, covering tissue and plans/building instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 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.
Special Hobby Dh-103 Sea Hornet NF Mk.21 All Weather Navy Fighter - FAA 809 Squadron 1950 / 809 Sq FAA HMS Eagle 1953 / VW960 Of 809 Sq Crash Landed On HMS Eagle In 1953 And Later Repaired, 1/72, SH72059
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$68
Rare. This limited edition model is very well detailed and features injection molded main parts with all fine recessed panel lines, a vast number of high-definition cast resin details (including full cockpit, gear wells & more), metal PE parts, film instruments, an excellent cockpit and 2nd crewman's station, injection molded canopies, detailed gear wells, drop tanks and more. There is a four view paint guide and decals for all three aircraft listed. This kit has never been started. The resin and PE parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag; all other parts are inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Topping Martin GAM-83A (AGM-12B) Bullpup Air-to-Ground Missile
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$159
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Martin. Missile measures 8 inches long. Condition is exceptional. Missile is 'mint' and base is 'near mint ++.' Correct stand says 'Martin GAM-83.' There are no repairs, no touch-ups and no cracks. Shipping insurance is required.
Matchbox Panavia Tornado F3 - 65th Sq 229 Operational Conversion Unit RAF Coningsby Sept 1986 (Two Different Aircraft), 1/72, PK-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$20
From 1987 and a fine model with recessed panel lines, optional parts for operational conversion or training unit, good cockpit, two piece canopy, fully enclosed wheel wells, wings that swing, optional position speed brakes, extended or retracted landing gear, an excellent variety of drop tanks & air-to-air missiles and more. Includes a very large decal sheet for both aircraft listed and stencils. There is a three-view, full color painting guide on the back of the box for both aircraft. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora Martin B-26 Marauder, 1/46, 371-259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$325
Very rare first issue from the early 1950s. When Aurora moved to the West Hempstead plant, they planned a series of very large scale bombers. All kits released up to this time had been small. Aurora's instincts were correct, and the B-26, B-25 and B-29 were a big sales success. This box art was done by Jim Cox and was only used for about one year, making it very rare. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with the original tissue paper, all parts, large clear stand, instructions and decals. The box has very good color, four solid corners (no repairs), no fading, stains or tears and no price tags or tape (other than the factory sealing tape). It does have moderate general wear as shown, a small (3/4" x 3/8") price tag tear on the left short side, edge wear (more on the on the left than the right) and litho chips on the top long side along the edge.
Revell Consolidated B-24 Liberator Buffalo Bill - Air Power And Master Modelers Club Issue, 1/92, H137-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$110
Rare 1961 hardbox issue in 'excellent++' condition inside and out. This kit used the original 1950s 'S' kit molds and decals as well as the box artwork. Molded in correct glossy olive drab with 'Buffalo Bill' decals. Never started and the parts and all paperwork are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Literally all of the contents are factory sealed.
Sterling Waco SRE and Interstate Cadet - Peanut Scale Flying Model Airplanes, Peanut, P-3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$38
This kit contains models of both aircraft and features parts printed on high quality balsa wood, factory-cut strip wood, colored tissue, decals, wheels, propellers, fittings, rubber, lightweight plastic parts, step by step instructions and full size plans. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the part that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox TWO Dornier Do-18 Civil or Military G-1 /V-2 - Luftwaffe Calais-based 3/KuFlGr 406 (1940) or 2/KuFlGr 506 Kiel 1938 or Civil D-AANE 'Zyklon' Lufthansa South Atlantic Mail Service (1938), 1/72, PK-409
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$34
SALE!! Includes two models in one box. Ideal builder kits, please read carefully for the condition. NOTE: these models have 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: Kit #1: intake panel to one nacelle side; seats to floor; rudder halves; elevator halves; sponson halves. There is no other assembly. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Kit #2: same as kit #1 plus wing halves built. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing cockpit floor, (2) seats, instrument panel and control sticks. Otherwise complete and includes decals and instructions. Nicely detailed model from 1979 that includes parts for all versions - civil Lufthansa South Atlantic Mail Service 1938 and two Luftwaffe aircraft. Includes color painting guide (on the back of the box and decals for all three also. Lufthansa was a pioneer in trans-oceanic mail services and the Do-15 and Do-18 grew to fit this need. Given the German interests in South America, it was no surprise that they established one of the first airmail services between Europe and that continent. This kit will build one of those aircraft, the Lufthansa South Atlantic Mail Aircraft (1938) D-AANE 'Zyklon' or the military version. The Do-18 was an improved D0-15 'Wal' and set several records during its long useful life.
AMT-Hasegawa Grumman A-6A Intruder - VA-75 USS Independence, 1/72, A647-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
This kit is from AMT's short-lived early 1970s attempt to increase sale by marketing and selling quality Hasegawa kits under the AMT name in the USA Hasegawa made kits in Japan, and AMT put them in boxes.Kit features fine raised and recessed panel lines, cockpit and gear well details and a variety of drop tank and iron bomb load-outs. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Precise Douglas Bendix Royal Canadian Air Force Sparrow II Missile For The CF-105 Arrow
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$550
Very rare and historical piece from the CF-105 program weapons subcontractor, Douglas-Bendix. The Sparrow II was to be the weapons system for the supersonic CF-105 Arrow interceptor; please note the "R.C.A.F." on the body and Roundel on the fin. However, major problems prevented the Sparrow II from ever seeing operational service and played a small roll in the demise of the Arrow. Other systems were more expensive or less effective. The AWG-9 was offered, but was too costly. The Falcon was offered (and originally planned), but was not adequate. Thus this beautiful and capable aircraft was without a weapons system, which contributed to the ultimate cancellation. This very rare display model was made by Precise as a promotional item for Douglas and Bendix (the two main contractors). The missile is 6.5 inches long as is the clear base. It comes in the original shipping box with a two-sided information card on the missile. Condition is near mint - it has only been taken out of the box twice. Base upright reads 'Douglas Bendix Sparrow II'. No touch ups/repairs or cracks. Insurance required on shipping.
Revell Documented Arizona Factory Display Owned By Esther Ross, Who Christened The USS Arizona
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$3800
An incredibly rare, documented, one-of-a-kind piece of history in amazing investment-grade collector condition. For the very advanced collector of unique military history and model kits. This Revell Factory Model was originally owned by Mrs. Esther Ross Wassell, who earlier was Miss Esther Ross who christened the USS Arizona in New York on June 19, 1915. She went on to play a very key role in the creation of the USS Arizona Memorial. Thanks to newspaper reports, we know that her father, William Ross, was a prominent pharmacist in Prescott, Arizona. He and his friends convinced Gov. Hunt to choose his daughter from the other 100 applicants anxious to do the honors. It turned out to be a wise choice reasons no one could foresee. Miss Ross took the task of launching the world's most powerful battleship very seriously. She practiced her duties every day after school for months, smashing syrup bottles full of water against a fence behind the house. Miss Ross was popular and well respected in Prescott. Even the Associated Press reported that she "was one of the prettiest girls in the state." A special train took Gov. Hunt, Miss Ross, her family and others to New York for the event. Although the applause for the then unpopular Gov. Hunt, the cheering for Miss Ross was "heard for miles." Page 1 of the Prescott Journal Miner, June 20th, 1915, reported that at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Miss Ross cried "I dub thee Arizona," and "Not a hitch or sign of accident marred the success of the launching." "This is the proudest moment of my life," she stated, "and I am most intensely gratified at the magnificent demonstration that my friends and the city of Prescott has given me." Sometime after the launching ceremony, Miss Ross married Mr. Arthur Wassell and became Mrs. Esther Ross Wassell. She saw the horror of World War II and the disaster of the Arizona touched her deeply. After the war, she joined the drive to create a memorial over the ship to the 1177 sailors entombed in her. She joined the Arizona Memorial Committee which raised all the funds needed to build the Arizona Memorial. She served on the staff and toured the USA giving numerous media interviews and key speeches for the fund raising. Out of gratitude, the USS Arizona Memorial Committee ordered a special Revell Factory Display USS Arizona for her. It came with two specially affixed small Fleet Reserve and Arizona Committee signs (shown in the photos) on the right side; these special markings are only found on the rare "appreciation gift" factory displays from the Arizona Memorial Committee members to important fundraisers. The model was shipped to her in Los Angeles. You can see the original "Arizona Memorial Committee" mailing label that has her full name and address, documenting that it was her model. Esther treasured this gift and kept it in remarkable and very complete condition. Included is the original shipping box in "very good++" condition with all the original shipping tape, all the original internal special cardboard packing material, the model ship in exceptional condition, the cardboard display base(complete but with small tears and very light wear as shown), the colorful backdrop (with wear and slight tears as shown, missing one lower tab), the original display assembly instructions and even an original fund raising card from the Arizona memorial campaign. This display, box and all materials were always in a climate controlled environment. The colors on the cardboard display are in stunning, factory-new condition. The instructions for the display are 'excellent.' The ship is 100% complete and the factory paint is in exceptional condition. Even the factory rigging and all flags are intact. There is very little dust on the ship; it appears to be in 'not displayed' condition; but I know it was displayed for a short time because of the small tears and one tab on the cardboard display backdrop (see photos), which were probably due to putting it up and taking it down. I have only found one repair; the jackstaff broke and was neatly repaired at some point. The factory shipping box still has all the original tape and very little wear for that age. The original Arizona Memorial Committee shipping label is in 'very good' shape. Due to it being on the bottom of the shipping box, it does have some wear, but all the writing can be clearly read with slight magnification. This piece passed to Esther's daughter, who gave it to a friend who then gave it to another friend. The later friend is wife to an OMK customer, who sold me the model. This kit must be shipped insured and I may require it shipped by special courier.