Tasman CAC CA-19 Boomerang - 5 Sqn BF-R A46-228 / 4 Sqn QE-N Hep Cat / 5 Sqn BF-K Glamour Girl / Wirraway BF-R A20-588 Option - Kiwi Wings, 1/48, KW4803
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$49
Limited edition kit. Injection molded main airframe parts with a cast resin engine and numerous cast metal details. Includes decals for the four aircraft listed. Includes some of the most detailed instructions that I have ever seen, including numerous pages of photos of an actual CA-19. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
SNAP G.I. Soldiers - ex Revell GI Figure Set - (GI Soldiers), 1/40, 5149-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$95
Rare model from the original 1950s Revell "S" Issue molds. Very highly detailed and includes the following figures - general, radioman, 2 bazooka men, 2 mortar men with mortar, 2 machine gunners with tripod and machine gun, soldier with mine detector, soldier with flame thrower and 9 other infantrymen. Molded in olive drab plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. It is assumed that these were cut by Revell or much more likely one of their contractors in the mid-late 1950s; perhaps they used Adam's mold cutter. On the surface, there is no sign that they were to be parts of the joint Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Adams never issued the kit. However, Adams must have had the molds because when the famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn purchased the Adams molds, they ended up with the Soldiers. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. This GI Soldier kit is made in the USA. 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.
Top Flite Five Nylon Propellers 11-4 - For R/C Or Gas Powered Models - Bagged, 40770
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$15
From the contents of a long-closed down R/C Aircraft only hobby shop that I recently purchased. Includes five mint condition 11 inch diameter nylon propellers.
Revell Western Figure Set - Miniature Masterpiece, 1/48, H509-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$85
Rare early Revell kit from 1955. Very well molded and detailed kit contains everything you need for the western diorama on the box top- nine animals, six cowboys, fence, saddle, pail, packs, rifle, skull, wagon wheel and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed 'krinkle' bag and includes instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glasser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally 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 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also.
AJM Model HMS Chitral 1942 British Armed Merchant Cruiser, 1/700, 700-015
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
Rare. Very highly detailed high-definition resin cast waterline model with resin details and a very large number of brass PE parts on multiple frets. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Laird Solution 1930 Thompson Trophy Winner - 10.63 Inch Wingspan Free-Flight Rubber Powered Flying Aircraft, 1/24, D-46
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$55
Very rare and from the mid 1930s to the early 1940s. This is a Cleveland 'D' or dwarf kit. The term 'Dwarf' is just a bit deceptive, as it is Cleveland's designation for 1/24 scale. Most Cleveland kits were designated 'SF' or Scale Flying - 1/16 scale. The Dwarf kits were needed to fill a market demand for smaller flying models. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and Dwarfs were no exception, containing very high quality balsa printwood, stringers & spars, fully formed wheels, covering tissue, a wood propeller that is about 90% carved and just needs final sanding, gray rigging thread (if required), metal and balsa stock as required and more. With Cleveland's famous high-quality plans. While the box has significant wear, the kit inside is still 'factory tissue sealed.' When the Cleveland workers packed each kit, they wrapped them in tissue that effectively made a seal which has not been disturbed. Whoever buys it will be the first one to see the contents since it was packed in the factory over 90 years ago. Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply business - Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter - Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Hawk Mig-15 Russian Fighter, 1/48, 626-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Hard-to-find 1960 hardbox with Bill Campbell artwork. This was a short issue of the 1/48 scale Mig-15 in the small, narrow box. Features very fine recessed and a few raised panel lines, pilot figure, full landing gear and more. Molded in gloss silver and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG Mercedes C-Klasse DTM 2011 Bruno Spengler, 1/24, 07087
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$62
2012 issue of this famous racer features 123 pieces, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, excellent chassis with detailed exhaust, front and rear suspension, complete rare interior & rollcage and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Revenue Cutter - 12 Inch Long Wooden Model With Moulded Hull
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
Rare ship model from 1930s that contains Ideal's revolutionary 'Premolded Hull.' Since carving the hull was by far the most difficult part of early ship modeling, Ideal created a thick-walled, completely formed, hollow hull made from a wood composite. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory which means that all the parts are still 'factory tissue sealed.' As was the custom back then, workers would assembly the parts for a kit and wrap them in tissue paper in a unique way that ensured that all the parts would be 'sealed' and held in place. Whoever buys this kit will see the contents for the first time since it was packed at Ideal Aeroplane & Supply in New York well over 90 years ago. Ideal Aeroplane & Supply was one of the earliest aircraft model makers in the USA, marketing their first kit in 1911 and running a well-known storefront that sold materials as well as kits for early aeromodelers. What is less known is that they had a very large line of ship kits also. They ranged from one foot to several feet long and covered unique and popular civil subjects as well as warships and submarines of the period. The company was very innovative in introducing the Moulded Hull which cut assembly time by more than half by eliminating all hull carving, shaping and sanding. The builder could use it right out-of-the-box and immediately add the deck, superstructure, fittings and prime or paint. Ideal was also known for their excellent, full size multi-view plans that includes many assembly notes, rigging diagrams, tips, additional detail drawings and much more. Often there was even a detailed painting guide.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 6-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
1960 issue with dramatic Craftmaster artwork of a pilot executing a dead-stick, crosswind landing in his heavily battle-damaged D-9 with a seized and flaming engine. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram 1968 Pontiac GTO Street Machine, 1/24, 2208
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$50
Still factory sealed; the seal has splits and small missing section on the left short side. This model is dated 1984. It is well detailed and features a full engine, opening hood, interior and underside details, rubber tires and more.
Revell THREE Polikarpov I-16, 1/72, H635-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
SALE!! Includes three kits in one box. Kits #1 and #2 are never started and all aircraft are inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions. Kit #3 has 'professional' quality subassembly to the fuselage, wings and other smaller sub assembled, along with minor and 'professional' quality interior painting. The aircraft has been inventoried and missing pilot; otherwise complete. Please note, all kits are missing the display stands. 1964 two piece box issue with great frameable Brian Knight artwork. Features optional position (extended or retracted) landing gear, pilot figure, clear canopy, detailed engine with removable cowling, rotating wheels and propeller and USSR markings.
Pyro 1931 Cadillac Sport Phaeton V-16, 1/32, C344-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$44
1965 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's 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. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels and a removable hood. Molded in green and clear with chrome plated parts and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Pyro Sea Going Diesel Tugboat Despatch No. 9 of Standard Oil, 1/76, 207
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$84
From the late 1950s. Rare, early original Pyro issue with large colorful box and internal blue packing inserts. Very nicely detailed for that time and measures 13.5 inches long when assembled. Includes crew members and rigging material. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. Please note, this very early issue was not made with decals. The box is intact but has wear and the hole at left as shown. Despatch No.9 was built by the Tampa Marine Corporation in Florida in 1945 for the fleet of tugs operated by Standard Oil of California in Sacramento Bay and the San Joaquin River.
MPC Ford Tri-motor - (ex Airfix) - BAGGED, 1/72, 1102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$24
Bagged kit - there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. The kit is the 1970s MPC issue from quality Airfix molds. Very highly detailed for that time and features very good cockpit, complete interior, working airmail loading bays in the bottom of the wings, realistic corrugated skin and more. Never started. The actual aircraft has been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: like so many of the MPC Kits from the 1970s, the factory decals are flaking. You will need to provide your own decals. Draw Decals makes a superb set in 1/72 for this model.
Mania Kawasaki Ki-48 Type 99 Light Bomber Lily - 8th Sentai 1942 / 90th Sentai Malaya 1942 / 34th Sentai New Guinea 1944 / 16th Sentai China 1943 / Hokota Flying School 1941-45, 1/72, 06-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$30
This kit was purchased new at National Hobby Inc. on 5238 Ridge Road Cleveland, Ohio on July 18, 1980. The original receipt shows that a an expensive B-36 (the Monogram kit) was purchased with it that day. This is Mania's superb and rare Lily. Features highly detailed interior, engines and landing gear with moving propellers, elevating guns, full color painting guide and markings for five aircraft. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The box has a stain on the left but the decals, full color painting guide/instructions are all in 'near mint+' condition.
Airfix Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF - No 600 City of London Sq Royal Auxiliary Air Force RAF Manston Kent August 1940 / No. 54 Operational Training Unit (OTU) RAF Church Fenton North Yorkshire December 1940, 1/72, A04059
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
Detailed model from all new molds that features 157 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, excellent engines, ventral gun tray, separately molded ailerons, trailing edge split flaps, rudder & elevators, rotating turrets and much more. Includes a full color paint guide and decals for the two aircraft listed. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: seats, control stick & bulkhead assembly; engines (4 pieces each. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
J Zinger Products THREE 16-10 And TWO 16-6-10 Wood Propellers NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propellers of the size and quantity listed. Please note that the package you receive may or may not have the yellow header. I have duplicates of some props and some are missing the header.
Eduard Junkers Ju-52/3m Minesweeper - (Ju52), 1/144, 4412
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
Hard-to-find small scale kit that is very well molded and detailed. Includes PE details and mask set. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri B-58 Hustler - #92442 or #81015 Ginger, 1/72, 1142
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
The B-58 was the world's first supersonic bomber but had a short service life due to the inability of aircraft to survive high-altitude penetration in a SAM environment- incredible fuel consumption may have been a lessor factor as well. This is still the only 1/72 scale Hustler ever made and is an excellent kit. Features recessed panel lines, full cockpits, optional position canopies, "TC" Piggyback Fuel/Weapons Pods, wing mounted nuclear free-fall weapons, detailed wheel wells and excellent molding throughout. Includes decals for 92429, which has the prototype Convair "delta" on the vertical fin or 81015 "Ginger". The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.