ERTL Mack DM 800 Semi Truck, 1/25, 8018
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed but the seal has a split on the left side. Very highly detailed kit with 290 pieces. Features rolling chassis build up just like the real truck, complete engine and engine compartment, detailed cab with complete interior, opening hood, steerable front wheels, movable 5th wheel and much more.
ERTL Great Dane Extendable Heavy Duty Flatbed Trailer, 1/25, 8009
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare. Nicely detailed with over 150 parts molded dark red, black, clear, chrome plate and with real rubber tires. Features many functioning features. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The clear parts were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Monogram 1934 Ford Coupe or Convertible - Four Star Issue, 1/24, PC119-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Rare. Dated 1965. Almost all of the original issue Monogram Four Star cars are hard to find but this one turns up less often than most. It is an excellent model with very good detail and features optional parts for the classic 3 window coupe or sporty convertible, detailed chassis, suspension, steering linkage and driveline, opening rumble seat, detailed engine and engine compartment, removable hood, full interior, and optional convertible tops in the 'up' or 'down' (boot) position and more. Molded in high gloss deep burgundy (body parts, etc), gloss black, 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.
ITC Martin MB-2 Bomber, 1/78, 37614-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Factory sealed but some seal splitting due to age. The famous first bomber to sink a battleship under any circumstances. Billy Mitchell arranged to have the ex-WWI German Battleship Ostfriesland used as target practice for 6 MB2s, and the ship sank in 25 minutes.
Scale Models Ford 1929 Model A Coupe - (ex-Hubley), 1/20, 4011
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Large 1/20 scale kit from ex-Hubley molds. One of a series of popular and desirable metal and plastic kits reissued by 'Scale Models' (and earlier Gabriel from original Hubley molds. The metal castings are very well done and detailed. Features over 75 parts, cast metal body, roof, hood, engine, suspension and more, many injection molded parts such as spoke wheels, interior seats and many other details. Includes real rubber tires. Features chrome plated parts, steering front wheels, full engine detail, removable hood, detailed exhaust, suspension and driveline, complete interior, flexible engine hose and more. 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 instructions.
DML Spad XIII (Spad 13) - 9th Aero Sq/USAS in Germany 1919 -Lt. Reed Chambers, 1/48, 5902
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed model with 109 parts and a wide variety of photoetched details. Features the colorful decals of the box art aircraft flown by Lt. Chambers. Rigging instructions and material included.
Aurora The Wanderer Whaler - (HO Scale), 1/87, 440-595
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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Rare 1966 hardbox issue of this very large, two feet long (1/87 scale) classic commercial whaler model. Well detailed for that time. This kit was one of a series of large-scale sailing ships made by Aurora to appeal to the serious ship modeler. Molded in correct dark wood, black, tan, ivory and white. Features billowing sails, metal anchor chains, running and standing rigging, molded ratlines and display stand. It has not been started. The parts that were factory sealed are all still factory sealed. Only the white sail parts were never factory sealed, and they have been inventoried complete. Includes all other parts, decals, flag sheet, metal chain, rigging thread and instructions. The Wanderer was built in Mattapoiset, MA in 1878 and was the last sailing whaleship to depart the US on a whaling voyage. She sailed from New Bedford on 24 August 1924 and was driven ashore on Cuttyhunk Island by a gale the next day and became a total loss. (from Joe Greenley)
AMT American LaFrance Ladder Chief Fire Truck (1000 Series), 1/25, T598
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Very highly detailed kit with hundreds of parts. Features a full rolling chassis build, just like the real truck, detailed engine, full interior, extending ladder and much more. Molded in red, chrome plate, clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The box has two tears on the lower side panel and split corners, hence the lower grade.
Xotic-72 Kawanishi E15K1 Norm Float Plane - IJN Cruiser Oyodo 1944, 1/72, AU2023
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Limited issue kit from AV USK with injection molded parts, photo-etched brass details and color painting guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Execuform Martin XB-51 Model 234 - (XA-45), 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Rare kit of this unique three engine early jet bomber. This was a stunning, unique and very clean design and was faster than most fighters of the day; however, the range was limited and it lost out to the B-57 - which ironically was then also built by Martin.
Lindberg Grumman TBF Avenger, 1/72, 480
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
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Two-piece softbox issue with Tom Morgan artwork. Dated 1968 but this is the second issue and is from the late 1960s/early 1970s. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Carl Goldberg Models Spirit of St. Louis / Ryan NYP - 21 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Aircraft, D1-100
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Purchased new on December 16, 1966 from Barns Hobby in Cleveland, Ohio. Quality scale rubber-powered flying model with stick and tissue construction. Highly prefabricated balsa kit that does not use tissue covering. Features all die-cut wings, fuselage sides, formers, tail surfaces and more, vacuform engine, finished wheels, plastic prop, thrust button and spinner, metal hardware and prop shaft, rubber motor, full decals and superb plans with excellent instructions. Never started and inventoried complete. Carl Goldberg was a gifted designer of model aircraft, and his career spanned the evolution of flying models. His designs and number of titles won in competition at the Nationals is legendary. His first competition was the 1928 Nationals, where he received honorable mention. By 1934 he won the indoor Nats and in 1935 he opened a Hobby Shop, among the first in the nation (the first one was probably opened by Cleveland Models Ed Packard). Awards came quickly. He wrote articles for Model Airplane News, and was Comet's top designer from 1939 till 1945. After Comet, he worked with Mike Schlesinger and Sid Axelrod on what eventually became Top-Flite Models. In 1955 he founded Carl Goldberg Models and released a still-popular line of scale, rubber, gas, glider and RC models. Needless to say, Goldberg's models are of the highest quality.
Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-4 Trop Jagdgeschwader 27 - (Bf109E4), 1/32, 08136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Dated 2002. Finely molded and widely considered the finest 1/32 '109 kits made.
Hasegawa Focke-Wulf FW-190A-7 'Bar' With MicroScale Decals - (FW190A7) Heinz Bar's Personal Aircraft - 'Red 23' II/JG 1 April 1944 / 'Red 13' II/JG 1 April 1944 / Wilhelm Krebs Stab 1/JG1 January 1944, 1/32, 08172
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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Box has damage as shown, but the kit inside is mint and factory new except for a nick on the edge of the instructions. Includes MicroScale #32-2 FW-190A Decals in mint, never used condition. The actual model is the 2007 issue with all new tooling. Very well molded and highly detailed. All fine recessed panel lines. Includes decals for two of Bar's aircraft and one of Krebs aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Curtiss Robin - 22 inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Model Airplane, 3303-198
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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There are two versions of the Robin from Comet from this time period (1960s/70s) - this is the one with the larger 22 inch wingspan. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with quality, die-cut balsa sheet parts, stripwood, fully formed wheels, spars and wood stock as required, fully formed wire landing gear, rubber motor, plastic prop, wood thrust button, decals, colored tissue and detailed, full-size plans and building instructions. Never started an 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.
Sterling Piper Super Cub Crop Duster / Dusts Crops In Flight - 18 inch Wingspan, A7
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Great action kit actually crop dusts in flight. Stick and tissue construction with vac cowl, plastic prop/wheels and full color decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Panavia Tornado GR Mk 1, 1/32, 4760
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed but the seal on the right is missing as shown. Large-scale and very nicely detailed with all fine recessed panel lines, working elevator and swing wings and wing weapons pylons, complete cockpits, optional position nose with radome details, optional position speed brakes and landing gear, ECM, BOX 101 and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, MW-1, drop tanks and decals for RAF / Italy / Germany.
Cavacraft Everyglades Air Boat Buggy Florida State Game Warden - For Gas or Electric Motor Operation, 1/52, E-2
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very rare and possibly the only kit of this subject. Dates from the 1950s and measures about 12 inches long when assembled. Intended for water operation and has instructions and drawings for mounting a small gas or electric motor. Features all pre-carved or die-cut hardwood, plywood and balsa parts, step-by-step instructions, a large exploded view and color decals for Florida State Game Warden. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
ESCI BMW R75 Motorcycle with Side Car, 1/9, 7001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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Large highly detailed 1/9 scale kit with over 200 parts. Molded in tan, flexible black plastic, silver and with rubber wheels. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bags. Includes instructions and decals. NOTE: actual decals are intact and damage-free, but there is bug damage to the backing paper around some transfers.
ESCI Triumph 3HW Motorcycle, 1/9, 7004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Large and very highly detailed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.