Aoshima IJN Nagara Light Cruiser - Ironclad, 1/350, 044193
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$210
This model is very highly detailed and easily the finest ever made of this subject. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Douglas AD-6 Skyraider - AH-1 Navy Attack Aircraft - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H269-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$179
Very rare original "S" kit from 1959. The box states "So Realistic It Does Everything But Fly!" and that is no idle boast. It is full of action features; the wings fold, dive brakes operate, arresting hook moves, canopy slides to show full cockpit, landing gear retracts and cowling comes off to show fully detailed engine. The most interesting thing is that the landing gear retracts and extends with a very complicated gear system that is operated from a central point. Molded in the correct gloss medium gray and clear plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition with slight yellowing as the only flaw and the instructions are in the same condition also. Please note that the box is solid with 'very good' color and gloss, four perfect corners, no repairs, no price tags or tape (other than the factory sealing tape of course) but it is rated only 'good++' because it has age spotting; a series of small light brown spots on the box top and also on the left short box end.
Life-Like Long Tom 155mm Gun with Carriage and High Speed Tractor - (ex Adams / Revell), 1/40, 09660
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$149
From former Adams molds - also from the same molds as the Revell 'S' kit. These models are well detailed for that time. Features detailed carriage and tractor suspension, rotating and elevating 155mm gun that can also can be stored for travel. The tractor includes working bogies, flexible treads and elevating/rotating machine gun. With driver and gun crew. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts including decals and instructions.
Pit Road USS California CGN-36 - Nuclear Powered Missile Cruiser, 1/700, WL-71
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
Rare kit with legendary Pit Road quality. Features a fantastic resin cast waterline hull of higher quality than any injection moldings could achieve, large details cast in resin, a large number of precision cast metal small, precision injection molded fine details, metal stock and more. Includes two large and extensive decal sheets and a well detailed, illustrated set of instructions including a painting guide and side elevation & overhead drawings. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Artesania Latina Scottish Maid 1839 - High Speed Heavy Cargo Ship - 26.3 Inch Long Plank-On-Frame Ship, 1/50, 20312
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$145
Highly detailed plank-on-frame model featuring all die-cut hardwood parts, stripwood for planking, highly detailed fittings of metal and wood and more. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the clear factory-sealed bags. Includes full size plans and instructions.
MPC Cygnus Space Ship - From The Movie The Black Hole, 1-1983
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$225
Rare kit from 1979. This is the one and only issue of this 2 foot long model. Features detachable Palomino and Probe Ship and display stand. Molded in silver/gray, clear and red-tinted clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Revell Douglas A3D Skywarrior - S Issue - (A-3), 1/84, H241-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$145
First issue dated 1956 and in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. The classic artwork is another example of why these Revell 'S' issues so famous and valuable. The box has perfect color and gloss The only things keeping it from being mint is very slight and isolated wear. Features folding wings and horizontal stabilizer, rotating and elevating rear gun turret, optional position landing gear, speed brakes & escape hatch, three crew figures and more. Includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Instructions are in 'excellent+' condition and the decals are 'near mint.'
Tamiya Renault Re-20 Turbo With Photoetched Parts, 1/12, 12033
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$139
Superb, large scale model that is completely detailed inside and out. Includes a large sheet of PE details Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri Boeing B-52H Stratofortress With Warbird Decals - 410th Bomb Wing K.I. Sawyer AFB / 92nd Bomb Wing 1988, 1/72, 1262
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$115
Includes mint condition Warbirds Decals #72039 'LowVis B-52G Barksdale AFB.' This is a very large and extensive decal sheet with a full color painting and marking guide. Includes markings for at least 5 aircraft (maybe more) and even has wing walk lines. The actual model is an of production kit of the cruise-missile equipped "H" variant of the venerable Stratofortress. Very highly detailed and well molded. Features all recessed panel lines, nicely detailed cockpit and crew stations, optional tail gun end or smooth 'no gun' tail (note, parts are provided but not shown in the instructions), detailed gear wells, external fuel tanks, cruise missiles and pylons, optional position landing gear and decals for the two aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes extensive decals and instructions.
AMT 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop 3 in 1 - Stock / Competition / Stylized, 1/25, T757-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$125
Very rare first issue with a never used red, white and black metal tube of AMT Body Filler Putty, the original sandpaper and upholstery material. The kit features parts for three versions - stock, custom or race. Includes detailed stock 283 small block engine, 409 CID 'W' head engine, engine stand, full stock interior, custom interior with bucket seats, roll bar, custom wheel and gear shift, telephone with bracket and stuff alligator, optional stock hubcaps, mag wheels or custom bladed cap, standard tires or racing slicks, chassis with separately molded rear differential, shock absorbers, traction masters, front A arms and front lower suspension unit, detailed engine compartment with opening hood and stock or custom '57 Buick grill. Furthermore, the "Minor Stylizing" section of the instructions shows more included features such as whip antenna, spotlights, fender mirrors, three piece car show trophy, custom front and rear treatments, clear tube grill with Corvette type vertical grill, scoop aerials and roof scoops, horizontal tail fins, rear roll pan, nerf bars and bubble fender skirts. The more radical 'Top Chopping' and major 'Stylizing Options A and B' display how to chop the top and use the included clear lowered 'bubble top,' a wild front end extension with Lincoln-style custom headlights, extended hood and 'pancake hood' insert, wild deck body extension with custom bullets, rear grill and tail lights and more. The kit is molded in white, clear, red-tint clear, two trees of chrome parts and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and the stock version is complete but NOTE: the following custom parts are missing: chrome oil pan; custom manifold; custom air clearer; blower and manifold (4 pieces); magneto; blower front engine cover and blower fan belt assembly; race headers. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals, special upholstery material, sandpaper and a colorful metal tube of AMT Plastic Body Filler Putty.
Cleveland Curtiss P-6E Hawk Pursuit - Wooden Flying Aircraft, 1/16, M-21
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$95
From the late 1930s. This is an early issue in the cardboard box with 'Cleveland World Famous Models' printed in silver, which is in unusually good condition. This is a scale flying model in the 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, pre-drilled nose block, fully formed wheels, thrust button & spinner, pre-routed/drilled wheel pants stock, various sizes of metal stock, other balsa stock as required, color insignia, covering material and highest quality plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. 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 running single-owner (77 years) model airplane 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.
Anigrand Martin XB-48 - 6 Engine Jet Bomber, 1/72, AA2084
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$120
Very highly detailed resin kit. The parts are still in the internally sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions. With the success of the German jet bomber Ar.234 in 1944, USAAF became aware of enemy aviation advances. The war department issued a requirement for a new design of jet bomber which was powered by either the J35 or J47 engine. From this, the Martin company submitted the Model 223. It was awarded contract for two prototypes which were then designated XB-48. Other designs which entered the competition included the North American XB-45, Convair XB-46 and the Boeing XB-47. The USAAF needed urgently needed a jet-bomber, so in 1946 they chose the flight-tested B-45 as the winner. Any decision on the XB-47 and XB-48 were deferred until they had tested. The first XB-48 made its maiden flight in 1947 but engine difficulties delayed development and testing. In 1948 the XB-47 was ready for testing and quickly beat the XB-48 in a fly-off; the XB-47 with its swept wing had much better performance. Martin attempted further work on the design, but it was rejected by the Air Force. Flight tests of the XB-48s continued until the program was terminated in the fall of 1949.
Hasegawa C-130H Hercules - JASDF 40th Anniversary 401 Sq Komaki Air Base, 1/200, MX102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
From 1995 and features 61 pieces, very fine recessed panel lines, optional position rear main cargo door and rear cabin doors, detailed main gear wells, drop tanks and more. With extensive decals for the special box photo aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora SSN Nautilus SSN-571 First Under The North Pole, 1/242, 708-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$110
1958 issue with fantastic 'North Pole' box artwork by Jo Kotula. Molded in the correct high gloss black plastic. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell B-25 Pacific Raiders - Mitchell / Dollitle Tokyo Raid, 1/64, 85-0216
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
2008 SSP reissue of the 1965 'Pacific Raiders', which in turn was a reissue of the 1954 'S' kit - just in Pacific colors and markings. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Honda CR-X Delsol SiR Open Car, 1/24, 12550
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$65
Very high quality kit that you would expect from Fujimi. Finely molded and features very good chassis, suspension, brakes & exhaust, detailed interior, clear parts for every lens on the car and more. Extensive decal sheet includes instrument faces. Molded in gloss black, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk North American F-51H Mustang - (P-51), 1/48, 401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$79
Very rare kit from the early 1950s. The Hawk one-piece box is complete and in 'Very Good+' condition, which is unusual for these boxes as they are easily damaged or destroyed. The kit inside is from completely different molds than all other Hawk P-51 kits. Features one piece wing and horizontal stabilizers, fuselage halves, clear canopy, propeller and two piece green-tinted clear display stand that is engraved 'F-51H Mustang.' There are extensive decals (for this era) including insignia, nose checkerboards as shown on the instructions and more. Molded in a very high gloss medium gray plastic, green-tinted clear canopy, stand and stand arm and dark brown pilot figure. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag; all other parts have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Supermodel Aermacchi MB-339A - Italian Air Force / Argentina Naval Air Force 1982 / (MB339), 1/72, 10-018
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Hard-to-find two seat attack variant of the popular MB-326. Nicely molded with fine raised panel line detail, good cockpit, two piece canopy, weapons load and more.
Frog Lockheed Ventura PV-1 Bomber/Reconnaissance, 1/72, F240
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$375
Very rare. Near the end (in the 1970s), Frog had projected several future kits. In the case of the Ventura, the molds were cut but the kit was never released. Around 40,000 boxes were made anticipating production. Most of the boxes were destroyed. A unknown number of decals sheets were produced. There are no instruction sheets reported. The mold was put in the machine and 100 test shots were run - the only Ventura run at Frog. The 100 test shots were not sold but some found their way into collectors hands. This example is in a 'good+' box with four solid corners, no tears, writing or stickers, excellent color, a crease at the right & another smaller crease at the upper left and light general wear. It contains the decals and parts. I have inventoried the kit and NOTE: it is missing the tail wheel and (1) seat. It is molded in the correct Frog test-shot gloss dark blue and clear. The decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition and include the protective wax cover sheet. The kit has never been started. Please note there are no instructions as none were ever made. Shipping insurance is required for this kit.
Revell IL-38 Bison Russian Bomber - Picture Plane Series, 1/169, H182-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$115
1960 Picture Plane hardbox issue of the famous 'S' kit from the late 1950s. This issue has the textured, frameable box art. The kit inside is from the original "S" molds and even molded in the same gloss green and clear plastic. Never started. The parts and all paperwork are still in the internal factory sealed bag; literally everything inside the box is factory sealed.