Revell North American X-15 - 'S' Issue, 1/65, H198-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Rare first issue dated 1958 with the classic box art that has made these kits so collectible and valuable. The model features movable vertical fin and dive brakes, removable rocket engine, hinged landing skids and removable canopy. Molded in gloss black, clear and with the famous Revell round 'World' stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions in 'excellent' condition. NOTE: the box displays slightly better than the 'good+' grade but is rated as such because the left short side panel and top long panel are bowed and have waves and some light to moderate wear.
Monogram North American F-86 Sabre Jet - 'The Huff' or 'Miss Jenny', 1/48, 5427
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Dated 1983. Very nicely detailed kit of the famous Korean War fighter. 1983 issue has decals for the two aircraft listed. Includes full cockpit and landing gear detail, optional open machine gun bay and hinged flaps. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Messerschmitt Me-109 (Bf-109) - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. 1973 release that is very well molded and part of the very famous 1/48 scale series of WWII aircraft kits that Monogram originally developed in the 1960s. Features pilot figure, retractable landing gear and rotating prop and wheels.
Aurora SE-5 Scout, 1/48, 103-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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First issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo. This logo only appeared for one year. In 1957 it was replaced with the famous oval 'Famous Fighters' Sunburst logo. The artwork is by Jim Cox. This kit was one of a very famous line of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft kits introduced by Aurora at this time. Due to the popularity, subjects were still being released into the 1960s. Molded in glossy olive green and black. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Fokker D-VII, 1/48, 753
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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The final issue of this kit, dated 1976. It is from improved molds and is a better kit than the earlier issue. Aurora cleaned up the molds, removed the lines for the decals, added many details, freshened up some older ones and added a very fine fabric texture to the parts. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing two parts, the aileron rods (easily made with stock round plastic). Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Miniature Masterpieces Wells Fargo Stage Coach - with Driver / Messenger and Four Horses, 1/48, K501-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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NOTE: this kit has neat subassembly; please read the description carefully. Rare early 1950s original issue. Molded in dark wood brown. Like all Miniature Masterpieces kits, this one is very finely engraved with excellent detail. The model includes detailed instructions (rare for the early 1950s) and a wonderful history of this Stage Coach. NOTE: this kit has 'very good' quality subassembly as follows: the stage body (3 pieces - two halves and the roof) and the horse halves. There is no other assembly. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one piece, the driver's arm. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glaser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although having the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. However, there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954, making the one-year original issues very rare.
Craft Master Chuck Wagon - Wagons of the Old West, 106-350
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Authentic, large-scale model from high quality, die-cut California Redwood, Ponderosa Pine and other materials as required. Measures 9.1 inches long, 4.25 inches wide and 7 inches high when assembled. This excellent series contained several other kits, all done to the same (unlisted) scale - Covered Wagon, Log Wagon, Jerky Wagon, Mule Team, Horse Team, Ox Team, Jail Wagon, Yellowstone Wagon, Buckboard Wagon, Sheepherders Wagon, Ore Wagon, Conestoga Wagon, Milk Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Delivery Wagon, Dray Wagon, Stage Coach and Water Wagon. There was also a very early Red Rover Fire Engine Wagon in the same scale.
Craft Master Ore Wagon - Wagons of the Old West, 104-300
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Authentic, large-scale model from high quality, die-cut California Redwood, Ponderosa Pine and other materials as required. Even includes an actual ore payload. Measures 9 inches long and 4.75 inches high when assembled. Never started. All parts that were sealed at the factory are still sealed in the clear bags. The few that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes instructions. This excellent series contained several other kits, all done to the same (unlisted) scale - Covered Wagon, Log Wagon, Jerky Wagon, Mule Team, Horse Team, Ox Team, Jail Wagon, Yellowstone Wagon, Buckboard Wagon, Sheepherders Wagon, Ore Wagon, Conestoga Wagon, Milk Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Delivery Wagon, Dray Wagon, Stage Coach and Water Wagon. There was also a very early Red Rover Fire Engine Wagon in the same scale.
Renwal Skysweeper 75mm Anti-Aircraft Gun - M51 (D48), 1/32, M552-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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First issue from the late 1950s. Fantastic model features 134 pieces, a host of moving features that almost duplicate the operation of the actual gun, combat crew of 5 and more. The kit has never been started. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box has gray paint on the far right lower section as shown. The Skysweeper was a 45 round-per-minute advanced AA gun/electronics package that was teamed with the Nike Ajax in the late 1950s/early 1960s to defend America against Soviet Attack. The gun system was radar controlled and fully mobile. It could be set up on any terrain and ready to fire in 2 minutes. The unit was considered very advanced and complex at the time; it took army maintenance crews 37 weeks each to train on the system at Aberdeen.
Monogram Boeing B-52 Stratofortress with Jet Sound, 1/72, PA215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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First issue dated 1968 of this legendary kit that features realistic 'Jet Sound.' Well detailed with 207 parts. Features crew of three and cockpit, elevating and traversing rear turret, opening and closing bomb bay doors, operating wing flaps, operating spoilers, optional position entry hatch and landing gear, and optional parts to display one nacelle open to show the jet engine. When you open the box, the original yellow frame with clear cello is still intact and 'excellent'. The white printed cardboard display presentation is still present and in 'new' condition. The instructions, B-52 Book and decals are present and in 'excellent' condition as well. The kit has never been started. The motor and hardware are still in the factory sealed bag. The plastic parts, which were never factory sealed, have been inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The box displays better than the 'very good++' grade but I have rated it as such because there is a very, very light stain on the middle left of the box top between the wing and horizontal stabilizer and also on the left short side.
Matchbox SH-2F Seasprite - HSL-37 USS Rathburne Pacific Fleet 1979 or HSL-32 Detachment 5 Assigned to USS Valdez Atlantic Fleet December 1980, 1/48, PK-653
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Dated 1981. Rare large-scale early issue with the best mold quality. Nicely detailed kit for that time and later re-released by Revell. Includes decals for both helicopters.
Academy EF-111A Raven, 1/48, 1676
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Features full cockpit detail, variable swing wings, external stores pylons that change with wing sweep, and two position landing gear. NOTE: this kit has minor and very neat subassembly as follows: two drop tanks assembled (to 'near mint' quality), 6 pylons (12 pieces total) assembled (to 'professional' quality), (4) exhaust pieces assembled ('professional') and rudder halves built ('professional'). There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Lindberg HMS Bounty - With Sails, 1/146, 831-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Original issue hardbox kit from 1966 with classic box art of the ship anchored off Tahiti. This is one of Lindberg's finest sailing ships ever issued. It is a full hull kit measuring almost 9 inches long and features separately molded cannon, full deck fittings, separately molded masts and yards, excellent pre-formed rat lines from flexible plastic, vacuformed sails, standing and running rigging guides, flag sheet and display stand. Molded in dark wood brown, light wood brown and black.
Renwal Skysweeper 75mm Anti-Aircraft Gun - M51 (D48), 1/32, 552-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Early 1960s issue and an excellent model with 134 parts and a Combat Crew of 5. The model has an incredible host of operating features that mimic the real weapon. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The Skysweeper was a 45 round-per-minute advanced AA gun/electronics package that was teamed with the Nike Ajax in the late 1950s/early 1960s to defend America against Soviet Attack. The gun system was radar controlled and fully mobile. It could be set up on any terrain and ready to fire in 2 minutes. The unit was considered very advanced and complex at the time; it took army maintenance crews 37 weeks each to train on the system at Aberdeen.
Tamiya Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane, 1/100, PA1024-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Part of Tamiya's extensive and well detailed line of 1/100 helicopters and aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Nichimo IJN Hyuga Hybrid Battleship/Aircraft Carrier Motorized, 1/500, U5010-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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Rare early issue with high-gloss box art. Designed for operation in water or static display. Includes all motorizing hardware: switch, all-metal gear box and gears, universal joints, dual prop drive, dual stuffing boxes, threaded metal propeller shafts, wiring and battery contacts. Features one piece red lower hull, one piece (gray) upper hull that fits flawlessly into the lower hull, four scale propellers and rudder for display version, detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets (one is the power switch - rotate the turret to turn on the motor), secondary turrets and AA guns, conversion parts for rear flight deck and superstructure, catapults, float planes and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags with color headers, excellent flag sheet and includes instructions. Nichimo did not include the electric motor with this issue; it had to be purchased separately.
Nichimo IJN Chokai Heavy Cruiser - Motorized, 1/500, U5005-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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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, metal gear box for multi-prop drive and even the electric motor is included. 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 Nagato Battleship - Motorized, 1/500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very nice early 1/500 scale kit. Likely from the early 1960s. Has classic very high-gloss box artwork and no Nichimo part number. The model was designed to be operated in water and includes all the motor, metal running gear and hardware required. The kit is well detailed for that time and shows a great deal of forethought. Features dark red hull below the waterline, dark gray parts above the waterline, black searchlights and stack boot, brass leaf switch and battery contacts, electrical wiring as needed, tubes of glue and water-proofing silicon lubricant, all metal gear box for drive on two props, spring universal joint drives and the original electric motor still sealed in the original bag. The kit has not been started. All parts are still internally factory sealed. Includes instructions and flags.
ESCI A-4E / A-4F / A-4G Skyhawk - Royal Australian Navy (RAN) No. 85 Sq / US Navy VG-192 Da Nang South Vietnam 1966 VF-43 NAS Oceania Virginia 1976, 1/48, 4021
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very nicely molded featuring all recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position leading edge slats, bomb and drop tank loadout, parts of optional versions and more. Includes decals for VA-192 'Golden Dragons' CVA-14 Ticonderoga 1967, VA-192 at NAS Lemoore 1968, Royal Australian Navy. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Skyhawk A-4E VMAT-102 Marines or VA-144 Navy, 1/48, 5406
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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1977 issue includes decals for two aircraft including the colorful box art Marine aircraft. Very well detailed and features dive brakes, canopy, wing flaps and leading edge slats that can all be positioned opened or closed. Full underwing stores include drop tanks, 6 bombs and two missiles. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.