Comet North American F-51D Mustang - With Vacuform Canopy and Spinner - 24 Inch Wingspan - (P-51D), 3901
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$48
From the early 1970s. Large scale issue for rubber or gas free flight, or easily converted to RC using modern tiny and light servos and receivers. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with completely formed and finished leading and trailing wing edges, high-quality, die-cut balsa printwood, balsa stripwood and spars, clear vacuform canopy (in near mint, not yellowed condition) and spinner, fully formed wooden main and tail wheels, rubbber motor, plastic propeller, color insignia, covering tissue and excellent, large full size plans/instructions. Never started and 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.
Aurora Patton Tank M48 - 8th Army / 8th Army 6th Tank Bat. / 24th Infantry Division, 1/48, 321-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$89
Still factory sealed. This 1969 hardbox issue in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Hard-to-find, 1/48 scale model featuring elevating gun, rotating turret, figures, operating treads and bogies and battlefield display stand. There are markings for the three different tanks listed.
Pyro Mercedes Benz SS Tourer, 1/32, C350-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
1966 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. The model includes rubber tires, chrome plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, suspension and exhaust, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels and a removable hood. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Revell Yak-25 Flashlight - Soviet All-Weather Interceptor 'S' Issue, 1/50, H296-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$125
Rare 1958 first issue with the box art that made these kits so famous and collectible. This large-scale kit is very well molded for that time and features fine surface detail, moving flaps, ailerons, elevators and rudder and features a full crew. Never started. It has been inventoried 100% complete. Decals and instructions are both in 'Near Mint' condition. The box is in 'excellent+' condition with perfect gloss and color, four solid corners, no repairs, no tags or tag marks, no fading, creases or stains and no torn or missing litho. Flaws include light edge & corner wear as shown and very light general wear.
Monogram Mirage 2000 with Exocet Missiles, 1/48, 5446
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Rare and well detailed kit 1/48 scale Mirage with detailed cockpit, pilot figure, optional position canopy, drop tanks, air-to-air missiles and two Exocet Missiles. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Someone neatly cut out a 2" x 2" section of the lower side panel as a 'proof of purchase' for a mail-in offer.
Eduard Hawker Tempest Mk.V (Early) Profipack - With Decals For Three Aircraft, 1/48, 8025
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
Superb kit that comes with many resin parts including cockpit and wheels, one fret of photo-etched parts, express mask set and finely molded injection molded parts. Features fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit and gear well detail, optional position canopy and decals with paint guide for three different aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Sterling Piper Cub - 20.5 Inch Stunt Control Line Flying Aircraft, S36
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$69
Still factory sealed and rare. Dates from the late 1960s. This kit is part of Sterling's Control Line Beginners Series. It features only 6 die cut parts, fully formed wheels, wire gear struts, full decals, flying instructions, detailed plans and more. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they had the action features and included everything needed to complete the model.
Miniature Masterpieces The State Coach of England - Circa 1760, 1/48, K500-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Rare early 1950s original issue that is molded in a very bright red plastic. Like all Miniature Masterpieces kits, this one is very finely engraved and molded with excellent detail. The model includes detailed instructions (rare for the early 1950s) and a wonderful history of this State Coach which was built for King George III. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one tiny part, (1) of (4) wheel retainers. Otherwise complete with all other parts 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.
Jo-Han 1956 Plymouth Belvedere Front Bumper / Rear Bumper / Four Wheels - Promo - Bagged, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Includes the chrome plated parts shown in the photo. The chrome plating is in 'near mint' condition with only very slight and small flaws. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. I am 99% sure that these parts will also work on the Jo-Han model kit (and not just the promo).
Hasegawa Nakajima Ki-49-II Koh Type 100 Donryu Helen Heavy Bomber - 2nd Company 74th Flight Regiment / 3rd Company 62nd Flight Regiment - (Ki49), 1/72, CP12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
1998 issue featuring 102 pieces, recessed panel lines, very good cockpit and crew stations, detailed bomb bay, bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors and more. Includes detailed paint guide and decals for both aircraft listed. NOTE: this kit has very minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: (2) seats to floor; (1) tire; (2) engines. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Frog North American OV-10A Bronco - Tri-Service 6th Pre-Production Aircraft / USAF 4410th Combat Crew Training Wing Elgin AFB - (Frog-Hasegawa), 1/72, F265
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
Rare Frog-marketed Hasegawa kit from the 1970s. Well detailed and includes a full color painting guide (on the back of the box) and decals for both versions. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. While the box is rough, the kit inside and all paperwork is fine.
J Zinger Products FIVE 14-6-10 Wood Propellers NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$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.
Pyro 1933 Rolls Royce Sedanca Coupe, 1/32, C347-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
1966 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. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. Features detailed chassis, full engine, removable hood, suspension, spoked wheels, full interior, complete motor and a removable hood or 'bonnet.' Molded in clear, chrome plate, gloss gray and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Dare Design Porterfield CP-65 - 27 Inch Wingspan For Rubber Free Flight Or Electric R/C Conversion, 119FS
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$52
Stick and tissue flier featuring high quality, laser-cut balsa printwood, factory-cut stripwood and spars, plastic propeller, thrust bearing, metal motor shaft/rubber hook, brass thrust bearing washers and aluminum tube, rubber motor, metal stock as required, clear canopy and window material, red and clear covering tissue, excellent full size plans and instructions. Never started. The small parts are still sealed in the factory bag; all other parts have been inventoried complete and includes all paperwork.
Scale-Master B-36 Peacemaker Decals - Bagged, 1/72, SM-28
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$32
Rare decals includes markings for the aircraft shown. Fresh from climate controlled storage and in excellent condition. Never cut, used and complete.
Roden Focke-Wulf FW-200 C-6 - (FW200C-6 Condor), 1/144, 340
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
From all new molds that feature all recessed panel lines and even HS293 Guided Bombs. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Nieuport 17c - Japan Takara Issue, 1/72, H631-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$28
1977 Revell Takara Japan issue with high-gloss box art only seen on this release. Like most of Revell Japan kits, it has special features. First, there is greatly expanded decal sheet and paint guide that covers 3 French aircraft from different colorful squadrons in 1916 and 1917; there is also a section entitled 'More Modeling' which includes paint guides for (2) different 1916 aircraft. Also includes a detailed, three-view rigging diagram. Never started. The actual aircraft has been inventoried complete but NOTE: the display stand is missing. Includes decals and instructions.
Testors RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter, 1/72, 950
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$28
Dated 1996. The Comanche was a promising stealth design for a light armed scout helicopter. The first prototype was completed in May of 1995. Testing went well and the design was proven to have high stealth characteristics and an incredible payload. Immediately before full scale production, the project was canceled in favor of upgrading the current helicopter force and for UAVs. The model kit features 77 parts with recessed surface detail, excellent dual cockpit, rotating gun turret, main & tail rotors, optional closed or open weapons bay doors with missiles and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi G4M2 Type 1 Betty Model 22 - Plus Ohka And Trolley - Yokosuka Naval Flying Group Fukuoka Tuiki Air Base Sept. 1944 / 701st Attack Sq 755th Naval Flying Group April 1944 / 762 NFG Ibaragi Kounoike Air Base April 1944, 1/72, CP7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$50
Rare and very highly detailed Betty from new molds; this is not the older Hasegawa Betty kit. Dated 1996 and features 160 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, excellent interior and cockpit & crew station detail, optional position bomb bay doors, detailed bomb bay with either bomb or torpedo loads and more. Includes paint guide and decals for the three aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. This model also includes the Hasegawa 1/72 Ohka and ground trolley kit but note: the Ohka is missing the decals and instructions. It has never been started and includes all plastic parts.
AFV Club M2A1 105mm Howitzer With Carriage M2A2 - Late WWII Version, 1/35, AF35182
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$28
From new molds and highly detailed. Features new tooling for the carriage, flexible equilibrator springs that move with the barrel, working recoil mechanism, rubber wheel with correct period tread pattern, metal gun barrel with rifling, photoetched details, parts that can be stowed in 'towing' or 'firing' positions and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.