Lindberg LST Landing Ship Tank, 1/250, 7406M
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1978 issue with fantastic John Steel box art. The model is from the original 1950s molds and was considered very detailed for that time. Measures 16 inches long when built and features one-piece full hull, electric motor and hardware for operation in water, rudder and propeller detail, complete deck fittings, separately molded AA guns and stands, LCVP landing craft with optional position doors and much more. Decals are furnished for LT 762. Never started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) part: static (display) propeller . Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals, flag sheet and instructions. Please NOTE that the box shows slightly better than the grade of 'good-'. It is rated as such because there are tears and some missing cardboard on the left short side as well as the moderate wear shown in the photo.
Revell De Havilland D.H. 2 (DH-2), 1/72, H643-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Dated 1965. One piece box issue in this popular Revell 1/72 WWI series. Never started. It has been inventoried and the actual aircraft is complete but NOTE: missing display stand. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell CAG-2 USS Canberra Guided Missile Cruiser - Picture Fleet Issue, 1/480, H372-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Very rare kit from 1960. Picture Fleet hardbox issue with John Steel framable artwork. The USS Canberra, originally CA-70 (Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser) was converted to the world's second Guided Missile Cruiser in 1952 and redesignated CAG-2. Her sister Boston was the first CAG and was designated CAG-1. Never started. The parts and all paperwork are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell A-4Q Skyhawk With Bullpup Missiles Argentina Air Force Or Navy - (Fuerza Aerea Argentina Or Marina Argentina), 1/50, 4409
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Rare. Lodela first and only issue with Argentine markings, Bullpup missiles, two missile carts and tow bars, pilot and three ground crew. This kit uses modified 1956 molds from H232-89, the original S Skyhawk issue. Revell added two Bullpup Missiles (improperly labled as 'Air-To-Air Missiles' on the box top), two missile trailers with towbars, four figures, three figure bases, weapons pylons and separate flap hinge covers (which are included in this issue but strangely missing from the instructions). Molded in white and clear. Never started. Inventoried and the aircraft itself is complete but NOTE: missing one (of 8) wheels for the missile carts. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts present, plus a 'near mint' condition large decal sheet and 'very good++' instructions.
Matchbox Junkers Ju-188 - 1/Fern Aufklarungs Gruppe 22 Lufwaffe Denmark or Reconnaissance Gruppe 33 Operational Training Unit, 1/72, PK-109
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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From 1974 and part of the Matchbox '3 Colour Kit' series. Very well molded and includes decals for both aircraft and a three-view full color painting guide on the back of the box. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Hughes OH-6A Cayuse - US Army / Civil Hughes 500 / Japan JSDF - Japan Issue, 1/32, H146-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Excellent+
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1970 Japan issue in large 1/32 scale. Like most Revell of Japan kits, this one includes special features - in this case, decals for three different helicopters (the USA issue had markings for two). Includes parts for civil or military versions. Features complete interior, detailed cockpit, working main and tail rotors and optional gun packs. Never started. The parts and all paperwork are still in the internal factory sealed bag. Literally everything inside is factory sealed.
Revell USS Yorktown CV-5 Aircraft Carrier, 1/490, 85-3017
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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2011 reissue of the original 1967 kit. The Yorktown was one of three prewar sister carriers along with Enterprise (CV-6) and Hornet (CV-8). The Yorktown saw extensive action in the Coral Sea and Midway and was lost after an epic struggle to save the ship. This is a very nicely done model that features 114 pieces, the correct parts to differentiate it from her sisters Hornet and Enterprise, 20 SBDs Dauntless dive bombers, 20" long hull one-piece full hull with propeller and rudder detail, partial hanger deck fore and aft, detailed island structure, movable cranes, optional position elevators and more.
Lindberg Coast Guard Tug Boat Motorized, 1/84, 7412
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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1976 issue from original late 1950s molds. Motorized for RC or free running operation. Large scale tug is very well detailed down to the clear bridge and cabin windows, handrails and crew. Includes electric power assembly. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Eduard Airco DH-2, 1/48, 8094
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Highly detailed kit with main injection molded parts, numerous photoetched details, film instruments, mask set and painting guide and decals for multiple aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 1/24, 36
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Rare kit is part of the famous and extensive Fujimi 911 series. Features detailed front and rear suspension, detailed engine and opening trunk lid, detailed front compartment with opening hood, full interior and more.
RN Models Patriot - 30 Inch Wingspan Free Flight For .020 Power, GF110
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Excellent kit of this free-flight or R/C design for gas or electric engines. Features high quality balsa printwood, stripwood and spars, many other wood parts cut to shape, two colors of covering tissue, metal stock/hardware and full size plans. 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 have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Revell AV-8B Harrier II - With Glue / Paints / Brush - Marines VMA-542 Flying Tigers MCAS Cherry Point North Carolina, 1/48, 85-6656
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. 1998 issue features 95 pieces, detailed cockpit and wheel wells, optional position speed brake and detailed brake well, realistic intake and exhaust, drop tanks, bombs, AIM-9 Sidewinders, gun and ammo pack, pilot figure, optional position canopy and more.
AMT Star Truk - Custom or Stock Ford F350 Styleside Pickup With Ranger XLT Trim - (Star Truck), 1/25, T322
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. First issue in very rare condition. Features parts to build stock or custom versions, detailed 460 CID engine and compartment, opening hood, full interior detailed underside and more. Molded in colored plastic (usually white), clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires.
Rail Road Ave The Store - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, SK-8
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Excellent model featuring high-definition resin cast walls, wood parts, extensive plastic details and clear window material. 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 have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Douglas Models Company Sikorsky YR-4A Helicopter - Prototype R-4, 1/48
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very rare solid wood scale model from 1943. Features a 3D factory carved hardwood fuselage, factory-cut rotor blades, finished wheels, other wood and metal stock as required, color decals and excellent full size plans with detail drawings. Even includes an unopened lead tube of modeling cement. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and plans. Very little is know about Douglas Modeling Company beyond the address of 105 East Second South, Salt Lake City Utah. On the plans they wrote "We will be interested in seeing pictures of your ship and knowing what you think of our kits. We would like also to have each of you tell us whayou would like to see in new solids models which intend to produce. Watch for our flying model of the Sikorsky Helicopter."
Revell Lockheed P-38J Lightning, 1/32, 4749
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. 1992 issue features full underwing stores, detailed Allison engine with removable cowl, opening cockpit hood, fully detailed cockpit, four 50 cal. Machine guns and one 20mm cannon and movable wheels and props. Has decals for 'Pudgy IV.'
Airfix BAC-111 (One-Eleven) Braniff Airlines - Craftmaster Issue, 1/144, 2-88
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Hard to find Craftmaster issue. Features optional position landing gear and working airstair rear door. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Braniff decals look 'excellent' but please always take precautions before using any older kit decals. There is an article (on this website) on how to save old decals.
Testors Learjet 25 - (Lear 25), 1/48, 401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed but the seal has a split on the left short side. Dated 1977. The only injection molded kit of the Lear 25. When Testors acquired the IMC molds for the Lear 24, they were extensively modified to make the more recent Model 25. Features full interior and cockpit, opening two-piece cabin door, detailed engines with removable cowls, removable hatch showing detailed avionics bay and more.
Comet Grumman F6F Hellcat - 24 Inch Wingspan - Coca-Cola Bottle Issue, Y4-129
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Part of the deluxe high-cost Comet "Y" kit line from the 1950s. Note the box showing a bottle of Coke next to the young builder's snack tray and a finished aircraft. Large scale issue with the 'Coke Bottle' box design. For rubber flight or easily converted to RC using today's tiny and light servos and receivers. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, very high quality printwood, stripwood and spars, and other balsa stock as required, scale wood prop, completely preformed wood wheels, additional sheet with cut-out canopy frames, air intake and instrument panel, metal prop shaft, covering tissue and superb full size plans with instructions. The model has not been started. It has been inventoried complete. 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.
Planet Models Breda 44 - Italian Air Force or Paraguay Chaco War 1934, 1/72, 048
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very highly detailed resin cast kit with clear parts. Includes cockpit interior, paint guide and decals for Italy or rare Paraguay Air Force version. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Breda 44 looked much like the DH Dragon. The '44 was a light transport built in 1934 and carried 6 passengers. It saw limited use in Italy and a number were transported to Paraguay during the Chaco War with Bolivia in 1934.