Skywave DDG-2 USS Charles F. Adams Guided Missile Destroyer / John King / Lawrence / Claude V. Ricketts / Barney / Henry B Wilson / Lynde McCormick / Towers or HMAS D38 Perth Royal Australian Navy, 1/700, M-7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed and molded kit includes decals (ships numbers and name) for any of the US Navy ships listed and also the HMAS Perth.
Easy Built Models Piper J3 Cub - 22 inch Wingspan for Free Flight, EB07
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Easy Built was a Canadian manufacturer who made excellent reproductions of classic flying designs from the 1930 and 1940s. Original plans were used. High quality modern kit made in the finest tradition of the stick and tissue flyers. Features high quality printed balsa, strip wood, propeller, rubber, full sized plans and other accessories.
Nichimo IJN Takao Heavy Cruiser - Motorized, 1/500, U5004-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Early issue from the 1960s of this unique 1/500 scale kit with rare glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. Can be built as motorized full hull or static waterline version. Well detailed and molded. Includes original glue, and all hardware for motorizing and metal gear box for multi-prop drive (please note that Nichimo did not include the motor in this issue). Features well one piece lower hull (molded in red), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, floatplanes and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Nichimo IJN Maya Heavy Cruiser - Motorized, 1/500, U5006-350
Vaccuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Early issue from the 1960s of this unique 1/500 scale kit with rare glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. Can be built at motorized full hull or waterline version. Well detailed and molded. Features original glue, and all hardware for motorizing and metal gear box for multi-prop drive (please note that Nichimo did not include the electric motor in this issue). Features one piece lower hull (molded in red), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, floatplanes and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Faller Fokker DR-1 Triplane Richthofen, 1/100, 1917
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare model kit from the early 1960s and nicely molded for that time in a beautiful red, black and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Even includes the original Faller packing inspection quality control sheet.
Hasegawa F-4J Phantom II Bicentennial - USMC VMFA-115 Silver Eagles 1976 / USNVF-191 Satans Kittens 1976, 1/48, 09632
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Limited issue from 2005. The Hasegawa 1/48 Phantom series are considered the finest F-4 kits every produced in that scale. Features 118 parts, all very fine recessed panel lines and superior detail. There is a very large and incredibly colorful decal sheet for both Bicentennial Birds. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1915 Ford Model T Sedan Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H42
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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1952 early issue molded in black plastic. 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. This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present. 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!
Microscale Convair 990 - Alaska / Swissair / Northeast Decals, 1/144, MS4-6
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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From ex-Topping molds. This is an accurate injection-molded kit with full color decals for all airlines listed and a display stand. Never started. Inventoried with all parts present, display stand and includes 'near mint+' condition decals and instructions. Before using any older kit decals, please see the two articles on this website about decal restoration and using older decals.
Revell 53 Chevy Panel - 1953 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery Wagon, 1/25, H1376
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare 1973 issue that is well detailed featuring full 409 engine with blower or carburetor manifold, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, complete interior with stock bench seats or buckets, opening side and rear doors, detailed underside chassis, optional drag-type tubular axle, stock or raised rear suspension, chrome mag wheels, street exhaust plus headers and dump tubes, dual exhaust pipes and mufflers, stock front suspension, tow bar hitch, 6 color decals and more. Molded in ivory plastic, chrome plate, clear and with rubber tires. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Sword Northrop N-9MA Flying Wing Testbed, 1/72, 72001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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The N-9 was a 1/3 scale testbed aircraft for the famous XB-35 Flying Wing Bomber. Very high quality kit that is finely molded by 'short run' standards. Includes resin details and decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1975 New Chevrolet Camaro - Stock / Street Custom / Drag Racer, 1/25, T458
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed but the seal has a split on the lower left short side panel. Rare first issue from '75 features detailed engine and engine compartment, removable hood, detailed chassis, complete interior and more. Molded in colored plastic, chrome plate, clear and with rubber tires.
AMT 1932 Chevrolet Cabriolet, 1/25, 6508
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed. Features over 130 parts, detailed 194 CID engine, working steering, detailed chassis, full interior with opening rumble seat, optional full top or folded top boot and more.
Kogure D4Y2 Suisei Judy Bomber Motorized, 1/40, 350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very rare, large-scale Judy features a great deal of interior detail, retracting landing gear, working air/dive brakes, motorizing hardware, scale motor (that hides the electric motor inside- Mabuchi 13 electric motor not included), moving ailerons, detailed interior, optional position canopy, bombs and drop tanks. The battery is cleverly hidden in drop tank. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.B - Sk.Kfz.142 - With Metal Chassis - (T34), 1/48, 32507
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Highly detailed kit with special cast metal chassis. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Bandai Maultier Opel Sd. Kfz.4, 1/48, 8226-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Rare model that is part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be assembled in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Centurion V - Great Britain or Israel, 1/48, 061
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find 1/48 scale armor kit in the block 'Aurora' log box from 1976. Improved molds. Features elevating gun, rotating turret, figures, opening hatches and operating treads and bogies. Markings for Great Britain or Israel.
Bandai Panzer H 18/2 Auf Gw II (105mm) WESPE Sd.Kfz.124, 1/48, 8221-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare 1/48 scale model that is part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Bandai Field Work Accessory Rafts and Bicycles, 1/48, 8276
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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This accessory for the 1/48 Bandai Pin-Point Armor Series also works with any other 1/48 scale diorama. Includes four detailed bicyles, four rafts and four oars. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions on the back of the box.
Bandai Infantry Tank MkIII Valentine, 1/48, 8364
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare kit that is part of the classic and highly detailed 1/48 Bandai Pin Point armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed (figures) have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Revell 1911 Rolls Royce Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H46-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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1953 issue, the first year for the 'Series Three' Highway Pioneers. The box is excellent, and the inside has never been started. It is still factory sealed in the 'krinkle' bag. Complete with instructions. Molded in deep burgundy plastic. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car 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 could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.