Revell Super Guppy - Airbus Industries Aero Spacelines 201, 1/144, 4743
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed. 1985 issue. Possibly from Otaki molds. Very nice quality kit with all recessed panel lines. Includes colorful Airbus lettering and full color stripes as shown on the box photo. The Guppy is basically a powered aluminum balloon. It has tremendous capacity and loads through the swing-away nose. The first Guppy was built to haul Saturn V parts from California to Florida in order to avoid shipping delays via ships going through the Panama Canal. All Guppy aircraft are built from retired Boeing Stratocruisers. The pistons were replaced with more powerful turbo-props, and the Super Guppy is only 52 mph slower than the Stratocruiser.
Airfix Mig-15 Japan Issue - Poland or USSR, 1/72, X101-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Rare 1981 Airfix Japan issue with unique artwork. Includes decals for USSR or Polish aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Alpine A210 and Gordini R8 1300 Rallye, 1/25, T418
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare one-and-only issue includes both car models. Both are well detailed featuring full engine and interior. Both have never been started. They have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Entex Renault 5 Le Car - (ex-Bandai), 1/20, 9166
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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An excellent, large-scale model from high quality ex-Bandai molds. Features steerable front wheels, full interior, optional roll bars and gas cans for rally version, opening tailgate, decals for stock or rally version and more. The kit is molded in color so no painting was required - molded in green, black, chrome plate, clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Supermarine Mk IX Spitfire - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA79-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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First Issue. Four Star hardbox is dated 1962 and is in exceptional 'Near Mint-' condition. Color and gloss as as new, all four corners are solid and there is no tape or price tags and no marks from tags or tape. The only flaw is very minor shelf wear. This kit is part of a very famous World War II action kit line that Monogram issued in 1/48 scale. Very nicely molded kit. Features retractable landing gear, pilot, four blade prop, 20mm cannon and belly tank. The model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Matchbox RY3 C.Mk.IX or PB4Y-2 Privateer Liberator - USA / French Navy / RAF - (PB4Y2), 1/72, PK-606
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Single-tailed B-24 that was extensively adapted for long-range naval use. Well detailed model for its time and includes a large, colorful decal sheet that allows you to built as US Navy, French Navy or RAF. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
AMT Diamond Reo Semi Tractor Trailer, 1/25, T537
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed; the seal has a split on the left side. Rare original early issue of this very highly detailed semi tractor kit with over 250 parts. Features rolling chassis build just like the real truck, detailed engine, full interior and much more.
Verneuil Panhard 1891 Europe Model Kits, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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The 1891 Panhard was among the very first modern cars and with it's groundbreaking innovations was certainly the grandfather of the present day automobile. This is a rare kit of this historic automobile from when France clearly lead the automotive world in technology and quality. This happened largely because the French people, government and authorities embraced the horseless carriage; this was the opposite of what happened in most countries, especially Great Britain where they regulated it almost completely out of existence. Nicely molded kit features about 75 pieces, detailed suspension and drive line, large assembly guide with numbered parts layout, text & fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and automobile history (in French). The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Supermodel C.R.D.A. Cant Z 1007 bis Alcione Monoderiva, 1/72, 10-005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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From the 1970s and nicely molded for that time. This is the single vertical stabilizer variant of the Z 1007. Never started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bag. Decals and instructions are excellent and sealed as well.
MPC Henschel HS-129 - Panzer Gruppe Stab IV Russia '44/45 (ex Airfix), 1/72, 1-4103
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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1982 Golden Wings issue from quality Airfix molds. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Douglas A-1J Skyraider - South Vietnamese Air Force, 1/72, 1-4005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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From 1982 and a well detailed model from quality Airfix molds. Features very colorful decals for the box art aircraft, folding wings, optional position dive brakes and a very large loadout with rockets, drop tanks and bombs. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors Mig-37B Ferret E - Soviet Stealth Fighter, 1/48, 502
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Unusual and hard-to-find 1987 model of the concept Soviet 'Stealth' aircraft. Features over 60 pieces, detailed cockpit, opened or closed weapons bay with payload, optional position speed brakes, markings for fighter/bomber or photo recon variants and more.
Airfix Westland Whirlwind Mk.1, 1/72, 02064
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Fourth logo issue dated 1987. 112 Whirlwinds were built after the prototype flew in October of 1938. Two Squadrons flew the single seat fighter bomber on anti-shipping strikes and long range escort duties. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Tanker J.L. Hanna - Standard Oil of California T-2- S Issue, 1/400, H322-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare original issue from 1955. This kit has some of my favorite Revell 'S' artwork. Inside, the model is molded in the correct gloss dark red plastic and has not been started. The kit has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, flag sheet and instructions. The box had one split corner but it has been correctly repaired from the inside with cardstock and book binding glue.
Esoteric T-2A Buckeye Body Job Conversion, 1/72, BJ-5
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very rare and still the only way to build the single-engine "A" variant of the venerable Buckeye trainer. Converts Matchbox T-2 Dual Engine Buckeye to single engine version. Beautifully cast high-definition resin fuselage with metal interior details. Includes decals for three aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Joe Ott Consolidated Catalina PBY With Ott-O-Matic Formers - 22 Inch Wingspan Flying Wood Model, 2208
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Rare kit from the 1940s or very late 1930s. Every rarer in this condition - with a complete box and all contents never disturbed other than when I did the inventory. This is very unusual due to the age and very fragile nature. This model is one of Joe Ott's mid-range line in size and price. It features two metal tubes of glue, 2 and 1/2 sheets of the unique Ott-O-Matic formers on thick stock, hardwood propellers and wing ribs, factory-cut stripwood stock, a factory-sealed paper envelope of small parts (usually contains fully carved thrust buttons, metal stock and more) clear material for windows, color insignia, covering tissue and excellent plans. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete.
Carl Goldberg Models Ranger 21 - 21 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Model, D3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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From the mid 1960s. An excellent kit that is highly prefabricated - no tissue covering is used. Features all die-cut quality balsa fuselage sides, formers, wings and tails, formed wire landing gear struts, finished wheels, plastic prop, spinner and nose cowl, metal prop shaft and bushings, other wood parts as required, perfect die-cut clear canopy material, decals, inspection certificate, rubber motor and superb instructions with plans. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes plan/instructions. Carl Goldberg was a gifted designer of model aircraft, and his career spanned the evolution of flying models. His designs and number of titles won in competition at the Nationals is legendary. His first competition was the 1928 Nationals, where he received honorable mention. By 1934 he won the indoor Nats and in 1935 he opened a Hobby Shop, among the first in the nation (the first one was probably opened by Cleveland Models Ed Packard). Awards came quickly. He wrote articles for Model Airplane News, and was Comet's top designer from 1939 till 1945. After Comet, he worked with Mike Schlesinger and Sid Axelrod on what eventually became Top-Flite Models. In 1955 he founded Carl Goldberg Models and released a still-popular line of scale, rubber, gas, glider and RC models. Needless to say, Goldberg's models are of the highest quality.
299 Models Bede BD-5 - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Limited issue injection model molded in gray with a clear canopy and painting guide. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Vac Wings Kawasaki Ki-32 Mary, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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High quality vacuform kit with recessed panel lines, full plans/instructions and clear parts as needed. Still factory sealed. Certain modeling skills are required to build vacuform kits. Not recommended for beginners.
Lindberg President Ocean Liner President Wilson, 1/547, 77224
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Reissued from the original Pyro Molds. Full hull model of a rare subject. Box photo shows a built-up of the actual model. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Thanks to Dusty Rhodes for pointing out this excellent MARAD internet write up of this famous ship: SS President Wilson was a U.S. flag passenger ship (design type P2-SE2-R3), constructed by the Bethlehem Steel Company in Alameda, California and completed on April 27, 1948. Originally intended to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II as the Admiral F.B. Upham, the U.S. Maritime Commission canceled its order for the vessel as the war was ending. In 1948, the ship was bareboat chartered to American President Line (APL) and renamed SS President Wilson. The shipping line bought the vessel outright on August 27, 1954.During its service with APL, President Wilson operated on a Pacific Ocean route, traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles, Hawaii, the Philippines, China, and Japan before returning on the reverse itinerary. By the late 1950s, passenger liners were being eclipsed by jet airplanes as the preferred mode of trans-oceanic travel, but APL redirected its marketing efforts to pleasure travelers and continued its liner service well past the retirement of many of President Wilson's contemporaries.On February 1, 1964, while underway about 600 miles southeast of Tokyo, Greek cargo ship Agia Erini L. (formerly the liberty ship Richard J. Hopkins) transmitted a general message notifying all ships in the vicinity that there were cracks in the ship's hull and requested that all ships indicate their positions. The following day, the ship's crew sent another message stating that its condition was critical and requested that President Wilson, the closest vessel, come to its aid. The captain of President Wilson, J. D. Cox, immediately altered course and steamed toward the ship. Four other vessels in the area also changed course to assist the stricken ship.When President Wilson arrived, the crew found that Agia Erini L.'s condition had deteriorated and feared that the crew would soon have to abandon ship; in the early morning hours of February 3 the crew of the Green ship began to abandon their vessel. Earlier, two ships, SS Stolt Victor and SS Rolv-Jarl, had arrived on scene and Captain Cox directed the ships' crews to position their vessels downwind of Agia Erini L. in the case escaping crew members were swept away.Several crew members were able to escape the sinking ship via motor life boat, but the remaining began to jump over the side and into the sea. In response, President Wilson launched its #3 motor boat with a 13-man crew with Chief Officer Carl Larkin in command. Later, Larkin explained that his greatest concern was to avoid hitting any of the men with the boat's propeller. Just 45 minutes after Larkin and crew set out, they returned to President Wilson with 18 survivors. The master of Rolv-Jarl also joined the rescue effort and maneuvered his ship close to the lifeboat to create a wind-break. Rolv-Jarl also rescued the final eight Agia Erini L. survivors from the water.According to Captain Cox "the success of the operation rested entirely on Chief Officer Larkin and his crew." He also stated the operation was the most dangerous operation he had witnessed in more than 40 years at sea.President Wilson continued to serve as a passenger vessel for American President Line until it was sold to Oceanic Cruise Development, Inc. in April of 1973 and renamed Oriental Empress. In 1976, Oriental Empress was laid up in Hong Kong. In 1984 the ship was sold in Taiwan for scrap.