Lindberg 1932 Ford Hot Rod - Can Be Built One Of Three Ways, 1/25, 72165
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very well done kit with detailed chassis, engine, full interior, optional parts for three different versions and more. Molded in white, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hudson Miniatures 1911 Buick Model 14 Bug, 1/16
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Dated 1949 on the box. Large 1/16 scale kit measures almost 8 inches long when built. Very nicely detailed with numerous die-cut, saw cut and machined wood parts, beautiful plastic wheels, grill, headlights, lanterns and steering wheel, metal parts and stock and die-cut cardstock. The Hudson Miniatures engineers had access to the actual car- and did a wonderful job. The car was owned by Mr. H. Austin Clark and was in the Long Island Museum at Southampton, Long Island, New York. Includes full size plans, many detailed sub-assembly drawings, photos of the built model from all angles, history, painting guide and instructions. This kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory bag sealed, and all other have been inventoried complete with all paperwork. The Buick Model 14, popularly known as the 'Bug' was produced from 1910 to 1911. It was in direct competition to cars like the Metz, Brush, Holsman and other high-wheelers. It's 2 cylinder, horizontally opposed 'L' head engine was rated at 14 hp and could hit a top speed of 30 mph. At $550, the Model 14 was priced well and sold well. Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.
Hudson Miniatures 1910 International Harvester Passenger Car, 1/16
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very well detailed large 1/16 kit from 1949. Features plastic wheels, grill, headlamps, spotlight, running lights and other accessories and wooden main parts. Although all of Hudson's 1/16 kits have excellent detail, this one has even more detail than usual thanks to Hudson's engineers having access to the actual car owned by Mr. James Melton. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including detailed plans/instructions. As a note, few people even knew that International Harvester even made a passenger car. Not many were produced and very, very few are in existence. Jim Melton's car, the car examined by Hudson engineers, was likely given to him as a promotion as he was a popular opera singer and the star of International Harvester's radio show 'Harvest of the Stars'. The car was very solidly built to last and reportedly gave excellent service. Why IH did not pursue production is not known. Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.
Alliance Curtiss XP-37 / H751, 1/72, 72018
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare. Beautifully cast in high-definition resin with all fine recessed panel lines, cockpit, optional position landing gear and full decal. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The XP-37 few in 1937. This aircraft was an adaptation of the P-36 fighter with the liquid-cooled Allison V-1710-C7 12 cylinder engine installed. A turbo-supercharger was installed, and this aircraft achieved an impressive 340 mph at 20,000 feet in 1937. However, it suffered from frequent turbo-supercharger failures. An order for 13 service aircraft followed on December 11, 1937. The first service models delivered between April 29 1939 and December 5, 1939 were designated YP-37. All aircraft suffered from mechanical problems, and the US Army Air Force discontinued all further development.
Brindi Kastaway Grenade-Launched Glider 1 1/2 Meter - 59 Inch Wingspan For R/C
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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An excellent sailplane kit featuring numerous die-cut and factory cut parts of quality balsa and hardwood, extensive text instructions, hardware and superb full size plans. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed internal bag. The parts never sealed have been inventoried complete with all paperwork.
Revell Martin PBM-5 Mariner Famous Aircraft Series, 1/118, H175-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
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Hardbox issue dated 1960. In rare investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. The box has like new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no tape or tape marks, no creases, fading, tears or missing litho. Flaws include very slight isolated shelf wear and two neat original price tags, one on each short side. Purchased new at Gibsons Department Store. Dramatic and colorful artwork has made the 'Famous Aircraft Series' a favorite among collectors. Dramatic signed artwork is also a '...Picture Box Top For You To Frame!' Molded in dark blue and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Lockheed WV-2 Radome Early Warning Aircraft - Kikoler Issue, 1/128, H174
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
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Excellent builder, from the mid 1960s. Kikoler Revell Brazil issue of the famous and rare 1950s 'S' kit. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: one antenna is white plastic; it if from a later issue of this same kit
Revell Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind - Famous Aircraft Series Issue - (R3Y2), 1/168, H178-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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1960 issue with 'Box Top For You To Frame". The painting is "Invasion Landing" painted for Revell by Ken Smith. Hardbox is in excellent condition with very light wear and vibrant colors. Inside, the kit has never been started. It is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
AMT Boeing B-52G Late Model Stratofortress - 'Petie 3rd' from Desert Storm 35 Hour Mission 2nd BW Barksdale AFB LA / 'France Libre' 416 BW Griffiss AFB NY /, 1/72, 8625
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Rare, out of production kit of the cruise-missile equipped Late 'G' variant of the venerable Stratofortress. Nicely detailed and well molded. Features all recessed panel lines, nicely detailed cockpit and crew stations, late G radar-guided rear turret, detailed gear wells, external fuel tanks, cruise missiles and pylons, optional position landing gear and decals for two B-52G aircraft, including Petie 3rd which was one of seven Stratofortresses that launched Desert Storm with the longest combat mission in history at that time - 35 hours.
Monogram 2 Pylon Air Racers - F8F and P-51B with Racing Pylon Stand, 1/72, PA218-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Unique kit from 1968. This model features Monogram's excellent F8F and P-51B kits molded in Racing Blue and Bright Red, special racing decals, and a large scale heavy cardstock red/white checkerboard 3-D pylon with special stand arms for a 'in flight' display of both aircraft rounding the turn. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Esoteric Douglas PD-1, 1/72, NAF-24
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very rare, high-quality kit. Esoteric vacs have better detailed moldings than many injection molded kits and this model is no exception. Features superior surface detail, good cockpit, beautifully cast metal details and full color decals. Never started. All parts still sealed in factory bags. Complete with instructions and decals. The US Navy used to offer designs of one firm to other manufacturers to build, the theory being that this helped the young aircraft industry. PD-1 was the name given to the 25 Douglas built airplanes based on the Curtiss PN-12 design. PN-12 was the logical progression of the PN-5, which was the increased wingspan version of the WWI F2A. Other companies that built the PN-12 with minor changes were Martin (PM-1, PM-2), Keystone (PK-1) and the Hall PH-1. All of these types served from the early 1930s until replaced by the more modern Consolidated P2Ys and ultimately the PBY.
Monogram Wright Cyclone 9 Radial Engine (C9HE) - Four Star Issue, 1/12, PE52-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Classic 1959 first issue of the famous Wright C9HE Cyclone 9 that powered The SBD Dauntless, B-17, DC-3, A-12, SA-16 Albatross, Stratoliner, B-18, B-10 and so many others. Large-scale kit is molded in black, red, gray and copper so no painting is needed. Has cut-away, optional operational cylinder if you wish to add it. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, stickers, instructions and special booklet on the Cyclone 9.
Revell The Appaloosa Horse, 1/8, H1924-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare first issue from 1963. Very large scale, detailed horse model. Horse body is engraved with realistic horse-hair texture. Features Hackamore bridle, western style lariat & rope reins, realistic hair for mane and tail, authentic tooled western saddle with red felt blanket and pre-cut mask pattern for Appaloosa markings. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, mask and instructions. Revell introduced the 'Horse' series in 1963 and hoped that it would appeal to girls as well. The four models in the series were The Appaloosa, The Golden Palomino, The American Saddlebred and The Quarter Horse. All four were superb kits, but Revell over estimated the market for them and sales were poor.
Revell Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko - Japan Issue (J1N1S), 1/72, H105-450
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1972 Revell Japan hardbox issue. Has decals and paint guide for 8 aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Albatros D-Va - Type Two Logo Bagged, 1/72, 1393
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. Rare early T2 issue from the 1950s and a finely molded kit for that time.
LS A6M2-N Rufe Type 2 Seaplane Fighter - (A6M2N), 1/72, 104-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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From the later 1960s. The LS attention to detail is evident even at this point with recessed panel lines and fine rivet detail. Includes opening canopy, and extending/retracting flaps and movable ailerons. Includes beaching dolly. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Mikoyan Mig-29 Soviet - East Germany - Czech - Finnish Air Forces, 1/72, 26018
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very high quality kit with all fine, recessed panel lines and markings for all 5 aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri Mig-29 UB Two Seat Fulcrum - Soviet / DDR / Czech Air Force, 1/72, 192
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded with all fine, recessed panel lines, nice dual cockpit and gear well detail, two-piece canopy, drop tanks, air-to-air missiles and decals for nations listed. Also has a full color paint guide on the back of the box.
Encore Su-27 Flanker - Soviet Air Force / Ukranian Air Force / Chinese Air Force, 1/72, 1018
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Nicely molded and detailed kit from Latvia. Features separately molded rudders, leading edge slats and wing control surfaces, optional position speed brake and canopy, a nice variety of wing-mounted weapons and decals for the three air forces listed.
KP Mig-15 UTI / L-29 Delfin / Avia S-199 / Mig-21 MF / Mig-15, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+ to Exc
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SALE!! Includes all 6 kits. All six have not been started. The parts are either still factory sealed or inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.