Yellow Cat Japanese Army Type 4 Medium Tank Chi-To, 1/35, 35029
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$149
Very, very rare and highly detailed model cast in high definition resin. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. From tanks-encylopedia.com: The Type 97 Chi-Ha's successor - Type 4 Chi-To.Among the various medium tank designs developed in 1944, the Chi-To was probably the most promising. The development started while the Type 97 Chi-Ha Kai was still in production in 1943. The specifications were simple, requiring 75 mm (2.95 in) of armor and a high velocity 75 mm (2.95 in) gun. It was intended to be used against the most current Allied tank of the time, the M4 Sherman. The Type 4 Chi-To plans were ready in early 1944, but production was delayed due to steel shortages, mostly reserved to the Imperial Navy. Allied bombings and US submarine tactics also played their role in these shortages. Eventually, only two were built, a prototype and a pre-production vehicle, tested in 1944. Mitsubishi planned an optimistic 25 tank delivery rate per month, which was never realized. In the fall of 1944, it was decided to keep these tanks for the defense of the Japanese home islands. It is not known if the pre-production tank ever reached full operational status. Nonetheless, if the war took another course and the Olympic Operation would have been carried out, the Type 4 Chi-To would have been a formidable opponent, equal to the late variants of the Sherman. It was the most advanced Japanese tank to reach pre-operational level during WWII.
Eureka Hobby AD-2 Skyraider - 24 Inch Wingspan Class 1/2A Engine Control Line Flying Aircraft
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$275
Extremely rare, highly prefabricated kit from post-war Japan. Most likely from the early 1960s. These kits were produced to complete in the saturated American market, and they distinguished themselves by the quality and amount of work already done. This large-scale model can be operated with B or C class engines and features a beautiful aluminum full cowl, pre-shaped and assembled landing metal gear struts with rubber tires & metal hubs, completed hand-soldered metal gas tank, clear vacuform canopy (still excellent and not yellowed), diecut hardwood fuselage bulkheads, horiztonal & vertical stabilizers, elevator & rudder, die-cut fuselage keels, metal hardware packet still factory sealed with a Eureka paper header, finished wood propeller, die-cut wing ribs, die-cut and notched hardwood wing spars, a very large number of other factory cut parts (both large and small), sheeting wood, full size plans, full color insignia in the original Eureka envelope and more. Never started and complete. Eureka Hobby made a large line of giant scale gas powered models; they were not inexpensive, which is what makes them very rare today. This Bearcat was $8 in the early 1960s. Other aircraft produced, along with the wingspans and price are as follows: F4U Corsair (31" $10), Me-109E (36" $8), FW-190 (36" $8 and 26" $5.95, AD-4 Skyraider (36" $8), AD-2 Skyraider (24.5" $4.95), L-17 Navion (33" $8), F-94C Starfire with an all metal body and wings for Tiger-Jet engine (31" and $19.95, DC-6B (73", 59" long, four tanks, aluminum cowls, shock absorbing gear, four props for $47.50 - I had one of these, it was an amazing kit), Super DC-3 (61" $29.95, Fairchild Packet Transport (56" $29.50), C-45 Twin Beech (45" $28), Military DC-3 or C-47 (48" $24.50), SA-16 Albatross (54" $25.95), P-2V4 Neptune (51" $21.50), Commando (62" $28), Mig-15 (all metal body and wing, designed for Tiger Jet engine, 36" $22.50), F-84E Thunderjet (37.5" for Dyna-Jet fully enclosed engine and has rear aluminum fuselage $22.50) and finally a B-29 - the line flagship. This model had a 7 foot wingspan, was 59" long, was entirely wood planked and had numerous special features - all for only $39.50. San Diego Model Shop was at least one of the US distributors for these models.
SNAP USMC Winnie the Whale LVT A4 - With 75mm Cannon (Ex Adams), 1/40, 157-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$54
1960s issue of this high-quality model from the original Adams Action Model molds. Features working bogies, flexible tracks, crew of two and four soldiers and more. Never started. The parts have been inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: one small bogie wheel is a different shade of plastic; it is from an earlier issue of this same kit. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in the late 1950s, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but only Adams issued the kit. When Adams divested of the plastic kit business, most if not all of the molds were purchased by Athearn, the famous craftsman HO railroad kit manufacturer. Athearn called their new division SNAP Plastics with an address of Hillside, New Jersey. When SNAP ceased production, UPC issued this kit. While most UPC kits say 'Made in Japan' the ex-SNAP issues say 'Made in the USA' so perhaps they were molded by Athearn in New Jersey or at least a contractor. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk-purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
MPM Messerschmitt Bf-109G-12 UPGRADED Issue - (Bf109 G-12) -BAGGED, 1/72, 72127
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$24
NOTE: bagged kit; there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. Hard-to-find, high quality two-seat '109 model that features all fine recessed panel lines, numerous PE parts, many high-definition cast resin parts including a full twin cockpit with film instruments, enclosed and detailed landing gear bays, drop tank and more. Includes four-view paint guide and decals for two different aircraft. Never started. The resin and PE parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the plastic parts have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Dumas Hughes HK-1 Spruce Goose - 30 Inch Wingspan Static Wood Model, 322
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$52
Still factory sealed. This is a modern and well designed stick and tissue scale model. It is for display only This large scale kit features hand-selected laser cut balsa, vacuformed details, decals, full size plan, lightweight colored tissue and full step by step instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi Ki-51 Sonia Type 99 - Assault /Tactical Recon Aircraft, 1/72, NP8
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$28
Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded and detailed model that features very fine recessed surface detail, excellent cockpit & interior and more. Includes AeroMaster decals for the colorful box artwork aircraft.
Italeri TWO UH-1C Huey Gunship - US Army 174th ACH Easy Rider Vietnam 1970 or US Navy HA(L)-3 Bin Thuy Vietnam 1970, 1/72, 050
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and inventoried complete with all parts, including decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: cockpit started. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. 1995 issue that features full cockpit and interior, very nice transmission and rotor head detail, rocket pods, optional position cabin doors and decals and paint guide for both helicopters.
Best 1935 Gilmore Special Indianapolis 500 Winner - (Later Aurora), 1/30, 535-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$139
Very rare kit for the advanced collector. In the early 1950s Best Hobby Kits (Best Plastic Corporation of Brooklyn, NY) entered the infant USA plastic model kit market with a series of Indianapolis 500 winners. Six kits were issued - the 1920 Monroe Special, 1922 Murphy Special, 1931 Miller Special, 1935 Gilmore Special, 1940 Maserati Racer and 1953 Fuel Injection Special. The kits were priced correctly and featured 'Super Detailed' parts (for the time). It is unknown why the line failed to sell - it may have been distribution. Best was certainly not a large player in the business. The kit features real rubber Firestone racing tires, decals and some interior detail. The kit has not been started. All parts are still in the original 'krinkle' bag. Complete with decals and instructions.
Pyro 1933 Bugatti Model 59 Grand Prix Racer Car, 1/32, C303-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
1960s Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of their 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. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes brilliant blue injection molded parts, clear parts, detailed chassis, complete engine, removable hood and full interior. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Revell Peterbilt Black Widow - 353 Tractor Semi Truck, 1/25, 7526
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$215
Still factory sealed 'round tape' sealed. Rare 1990 issue features hundreds of pieces, fully detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, complete cab and sleeper interior, opening doors, full underside suspension, exhaust and chassis detail, rubber tires and much more.
Aurora Focke-Wulf Fw-190 Famous Fighters Of All Nations - First Issue, 1/48, 30-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$289
Very rare and 100% correct first issue from 1954 with the proper swastika box art and swastika decals. This one is even rarer as it is never started and complete. The model is molded in the correct gloss black and clear, with the rectangle-based clear stand, matching instructions, decals and even the original factory packing tissue paper. The decals are flat and in stunning 'excellent++' condition with the only flaw being slight age yellowing to the backing paper only. The instructions are 'near mint.' The box has very good color and gloss, four solid original corners (no repairs), no price tags or tag marks, no tape or tape marks (other than the thin factory sealing tape of course), no fading, stains or missing litho. Flaws include general wear & scuffing as shown and light corner wear. This kit has a fascinating history. The FW-190 was among the first (or was the first) kit made at the new West Hempstead factory in 1954. It immediately followed the famous "Brooklyn 8" (Aurora's first 8 aircraft kits). It was Aurora's first WWII aircraft kit to be originally issues with landing gear and bombs but still retains the small clear rectangle stand which was also shown on the instructions. This first issue shows the swastika on the box art and decals; however, Aurora quickly realized that they could not sell the kit in Europe. So they used an ink stamp to black out the offensive mark on the box top and initially cut it out of the decal sheet; however, they were quick to make a completely new decal sheet with the 'iron cross' replacing the swastika. These alterations are often called the 'second issue' although it carried the same part number and everything else was the same.
Special Hobby Mirage F.1 Duo Pack - F-1C And F-1B Model Kits, 1/72, SH72414
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
Includes two very highly detailed kits - the single seat 'C' and the two-seat 'B.' Features injection molded parts with fine recessed surface detail, high definition cast resin details and one fret of PE parts. There are at least three decal choices for each aircraft. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: missing the H.M.H. reference booklet shown on the cover.
UPC M1 120mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Tillie The Toiler - With Mount & 8 Wheel Trailer (ex Adams), 1/40, 2156-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$55
From high quality Adams molds. While Scott Edison (of Revell "S" artwork fame) did almost all of the UPC artwork, this one was done by the equally famous Roy Grinnell. This is a very highly detailed and well molded kit that features a 120mm AA gun that recoils, elevates and swivels, has operating hinged platforms and gun trails, removable jack floats and limber, four man crew and more. Never started and inventoried with all plastic gun parts present and instructions. NOTE: missing decals and four figures. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Dragon Turret Gunner Douglas Kay Firefly Vc - 13th/18th Royal Hussars 27th Armoured Brigade Normandy 1944, 1/72, 7300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Rare limited edition from the DX Europe Convention in 2006. This kit is from new molds and very highly detailed with over 120 pieces. Includes many brass PE details, one piece flexible tracks and much more. Includes decals plus paint guide for this historic tank. Never started. The small details are still factory sealed; the other parts have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
OldModelKits SS Normandie Ocean Liner 1935, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$850
Oldmodelkits.com had received exclusive world-wide license from French Lines/CGT to produce and sell the SS Normandie in 1/350 scale. This nine-year project is a 100% new kit. Seven of those years were spent accurately modeling the ship from scratch in TurboCAD. All design work was done in CAD by Ken Friend, a master modeler and engineer who specialized in CAD/CAM/CAE Systems Management and Implementation. This limited-run kit represents the Normandie from her 1935 maiden voyage to New York and has over 1,000 individual parts. The hull and larger parts are pressure-cast resin from de-aired molds. There is one very large photoetched brass sheet for railings, ladders & fine details, ultra-high definition 3D printed davits, three sheets of real wood decking which is laser printed (and colorfast, unlike ink which can run when it gets wet), decals, flag sheet and a DVD with detailed, highly illustrated instructions including painting guide, step-by-step rigging instructions and research material. Please note, this is a previously owned kit. It was sold to a customer years ago; he did not build it and sold it back to me. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
Revell IL-38 Bison Russian Bomber 'S' Issue, 1/169, H235-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$210
First issue in "Excellent++" condition. "S" hardbox is dated 1956 and has factory-new gloss and color, four solid corners, no price tags or marks from them, no tape or tape marks (at all - this box even escaped the factory sealing machine!), no fading or creases, no torn litho and no stains. The flaws are light edge wear and tiny chips and corner wear. Molded in the correct gloss dark green and clear with clear Revelving Globe stand. The kit has never been started. Inside, all the small parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The larger parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. The decals and instructions are 'near mint+' condition with typical light yellowing as the only flaw.
Revell Martin Mariner PBM-5 Patrol Bomber - Brazil Kikoler Issue, 1/118, H175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$38
A. Kikoler Revell of Brazil Issue from the 1960s. The model is from the same molds as the detailed 1950s 'S' kit and makes an ideal 'Classic Builder.' Features rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position crew doors, rotating propellers and more. Molded in dark US Navy blue and clear plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This is one of at least two box layout variations of the Kikoler PBM Famous Aircraft series.
Revell Harbor Tug Long Beach - Pre S Issue, 1/108, H314-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$155
Rare 1955 Revell model with the great box artwork that has made these kits so famous and collectible. This large-scale model features excellent detail for that time and almost all items shown in the box art - railings, grates, name boards, navigation lights, vents, whistles, bumpers, bitts and even two crew members. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box rates only 'very good' because it has isolated and light age spotting as shown. The Long Beach was built in Decatur, Alabama in 1943 and was one of a fleet of tugs operated by the Wilmington Transportation Company. She had a registered length of 81.1 feet and a beam of 24 feet. Gross tonnage was 146 inches and she drew 8 feet of water. Powered by a 700 hp diesel, the range was just over 3,500 miles.
Revell 3 Pioneer Fighters of WWII Boeing P-26A Peashooter Macchi MC-200 Saetta / Curtiss P-36 Hawk - With Revell Gift Stamp Album and Gift Stamp, 1/72, H677-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$54
1967 two-piece box issue contains all three kits and a rare, never used 1969 Revell Stamp Book (in mint condition) and one Revell Stamp, never used and also in mint condition. The kit includes all three models. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
LS Type 93 Willow - K5Y2 Intermediate Trainer With Floats, 1/72, 300-NO2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
1/72 scale kit with legendary high LS quality. Builds to a highly accurate and detailed model. Molded in orange and clear. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. LS was one of the earliest Japanese manufacturers to produce very high quality kits. Some of the LS molds are still used today by Hasegawa, which testifies to their detail and accuracy.