Revell USS Missouri Narrow Box - First Issue Pre 'S' Kit, 1/535, H301-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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First release 1953 hardbox pre 'S' kit and the first ship model that Revell cut their own molds for. Earlier Revell ship releases were Ex-Gowland and Gowland molds for the small scale sailing ship series. This box is in 'Very Good++' condition which is rare. Color is good, all four corners are solid , there is no missing litho, no price tags or tag marks and the only signs of tape are from the narrow factory sealing tape. The box does have general wear, especially on some corners and some creases on the lower long side. Inside, the kit is molded in medium gray. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals, flag sheet and instructions. The early style flag sheet is in 'excellent' condition and the instructions are the correct very large format for this issue and in 'excellent+' condition with the typical age yellowing. Please note that Revell did not furnish decals with this issue.
Topping McDonnell F2H Banshee - Factory Desktop Model
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Very rare early 1950s Topping F2H Banshee Factory Model made for McDonnell. This is a one-owner kit; it just came from a contractor and Navy man who worked this and many other progams during the "Golden Age" of factory models. This example is 100% original and in 'excellent' condition overal. The plastic has like-new color and gloss. The canopy is 'excelllent' with the only issue being light age yellowing as shown. The decals are 'very good' but do have light wear and and typical light age damage as shown. There are no missing parts, no broken parts and no repairs, which is rare. The original stand is in 'near mint' condition with the only flaw being a slight yellowing to the decal. It would be difficult to find an all-original example in this good of condition. Does not come with the original box.
Matchbox Dornier Do-335 A-6 - Nightfighter, 1/72, 40135
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Features crew members, dual cockpits, radar antenna, rotating wheels and propellers, optional position landing gear and more. Molded in green and clear plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Heinkel He-70 F-2 / He-70 G-1 / He-170A - Hungarian Air Force / Spanish Civil War Nationalist / Lufthansa, 1/72, PK-132
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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From 1987. Nicely molded kit with very fine raised panel lines. Features the proper options for all versions listed, full cockpit and cabin, gun or non-gun deck, separately molded rudder, optional position landing gear and more. Has markings for Lufthansa Civil aircraft D-UMIM, Spanish Civil War Nationalist Air Force Grupo 7-G-14 and Royal Hungarian Air Force 1st Independent Long-Range Reconnaissance Group, 2nd Sq. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Pyro Gouda Dutch Man-O-War - 17th Century, B212-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare Pyro kit from 1967. Large scale - measures about 14 inches long when assembled. Very nicely molded and detailed. Features well over 250 parts, individually molded cannon, cradles and cannon hull hatches, separately molded fife rails with belaying pins, pre-molded rat lines, billowing sails, blocks and two photos for use in rigging the ship. The kit has never been started. The white parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the brown parts were not sealed and have been inventoried complete including instructions. Any kit of a Dutch 17th Century Man-o-War is rare - this may be the only injection molded kit ever made of this famous subject. The Gouda fought in the Anglo-Dutch Wars. She was built about 1636 and was commanded by Jan Egbertsz Ooms. The Gouda and other ships from Witte de With's fleet were lost in a storm in early November 1653. Pyro did not cut molds based on popularity, but usually by the historical significance of the subject. This was not a good injection-molded model business practice, but many collectors and builders are grateful today for these kits. Please read the articles about Pyro Kit History and Pyro's founder. Both articles are located on this website.
Airfix Golden Hind Sir Francis Drake's Ship, 1/72, 09258-4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Dated 1977 and measures almost 18 inches long when assembled. Large scale model of Sir Francis Drake's English galleon that is famous for its circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580. The ship was originally named Pelican, but Drake re-named her in mid-voyage 1577 just before entering the Strait of Magellan. The name 'Golden Hind' was a compliment to his patron of the voyage, Sir Christopher Hatton. Hatton's family coat of arms was a golden female deer (hind). Well detailed kit with over 100 parts and is 18 inches long when assembled. Features fully detailed decks, 12 hull mounted cannons, 4 cannons and carriages, 5 crew figures, pre-formed rat lines, 6 pre-formed sails, full color flag sheet, display stand and nameplate, full instructions and rigging diagram.
Revell HMS Bounty, 1/170, H327-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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The 1st issue of this kit. "S" Box artwork is still dated 1956. Revell's early ship models were remarkably detailed. This kit is no exception and has excellent detail. Kit comes with preformed ratlines and full rigging instructions. Never started and complete. Includes all parts, assembly/rigging instructions, rigging material and flag sheet. NOTE: the old cement tube leaked, but fortunately only on an area which you cannot see when it is assembled (the inside of the hull). The flag sheet is stuck to the inside of the box.
Monogram F-18 Hornet Blue Angels - (F/A-18), 1/48, 5820
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1995 issue. Very finely molded and detailed kit for that time with 87 parts featuring complete cockpit and wheel well detail, pilot, moving stabilator, optional position canopy and beautiful, large Blue Angels decal sheet for your choice of aircraft 1,2,3 or 4. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
J&L Curtiss-Wright T-32 Condor (YC-30 - CT-32) American Airlines, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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First flown in 1933, the Condor II was metal and wood construction and powered by two Wright Cyclone engines. They entered regular and night service with Eastern Air Transport and American Airlines as 12-passenger luxury night sleeper transports. The military purchased two with the designation YC-30. Eight bomber variants were built as BT-32 and the CT-32 cargo variant was exported to Argentina. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Vacuform models are not for beginners. A certain amount of experience and scratch-building skill is necessary.
Tamiya M-1 Abrams Tank Early Version, 1/35, MM-224A
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top slightly concave. Hard-to-find first issue of the early M-1 Main Battle Tank. Features movable turret, elevating gun, optional position hatches, clear plastic for periscopes, commander figure and accurate M240 and M2 machine guns.
Aurora Boeing 737 - United Airlines, 1/72, 359-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This rare 1/72 scale 737 hardbox is dated 1966 and features great Roy Grinnell art. Molded in white and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Midwest Sweet Stik R/C Sport Trainer 54 Inch Wingspan - (Sweet Stick_, 128
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very popular flier that is long out of production. And rare in this condition - it came from the original owner who was a very discriminating collector. He opened it once for inspection then put it in climate controlled storage. Never started. All the parts that were factory sealed are still in factory sealed bags. All the parts that the factory put rubber bands around still have the factory rubber bands. With full size plans. It would be difficult to find a better example.
Revell Rockwell B-1B Lancer Bomber, 1/48, 04560
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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SALE!! Very rare and large model dated 2000. Highly detailed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the instructions are high-quality photocopies from the Revell-issued PDF of the instructions.
Tamiya Grumman F-14A Tomcat - With Iranian and US Navy Decals, 1/32, 6301
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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First issue of this legendary model with rare Iranian Air Force decals. Features fantastic mold quality, incredible detail, full cockpit & wheel wells, swinging wings, full weapons loadout and much more. Inside, the model is as it left the factory. Never started and with the parts still in the internal factory sealed bags with decals and instructions.
Rareplane Beech C-45 Expeditor - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Still factory sealed. Photo is of the 'red' artwork version but this one is actually black. Exact same kit, different color artwork. Very high quality vacuform kit with moldings equal to or better than many injection molded models. Features very good detail, complete cockpit and cabin interior, clear canopy and instructions/plans as well as paint and marking guide. Significant modeling skill is required to build vacuform kit. Not recommended for beginners.
Monogram F-101B Voodoo Century Series, 1/48, 85-5843
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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From 2001. Large and well detailed kit. Features full cockpit detail, optional position canopy, detailed wheel wells, Falcon and Genie (Nuclear) missiles, optional position speed brakes and decals for 87th FIS Lockbourne AFB Ohio or 136th FIS New York Air National Guard Niagara Falls. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft Dornier Do-17E/F Flying Pencil - Spanish Civil War Nationalist K/88 1938 or Luftwaffe III/KG 255 1938, 1/48, HC1604
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Nicely molded kit with recessed panel lines. Includes decal and paint guide for both aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Messerschmitt Me-109 (Bf-109) Master Kit With Joe Ott Idento-Plane Sheets - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-74
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor+
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This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, precarved wheels, thrust button and rubber motor retainer, factory-drilled nose block, covering material, highest quality plans and insignia. The model has not been started. The parts have been inventoried 100% complete with instructions. NOTE: the plans are fully usable but have bug damage. The insignia and covering tissue have bug damage also. The wood is undamaged. This is wartime issue so there are no paints and no glue included. The box is intact but has so much clear tape on it and other damage that it is graded 'poor+.' Also includes several used/partial and one unused sheet of Joe Ott WWII profile Idento-Planes. The 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 operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called 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 'Aviations 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.
Hasegawa T-38 Thunderbird Talon, 1/72, 119
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Well detailed kit with extensive decal sheet for the USAF Thunderbirds. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition but have been adult cut into 4 sections. No transfers were cut.
AMT Thunderbirds F-100D / F-4E / F-16A, 1/72, 8228
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Kit includes all three models and very colorful and extensive Thunderbirds decals for each.