Ace Model Shop 1946 Ford Club Coupe, 1/24, 49R
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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From 1949/1950. Although Ford is not mentioned, there is no mistaking that this is the 1949 Ford Club Coupe, from the all-new line of cars that saved the Ford Motor Company. This well designed prefabricated model is primarily wood with plastic wheels and tires and with some metal details and other metal parts. Features main wood parts that are all cut to profile (cut in two dimensions) or die cut and with other wood stock such as dowels. There are four excellent one-piece plastic wheels/tires with tread, a number of metal parts (like a steering wheel, hubcaps etc.), metal stock and even decals. There are excellent instructions with detailed building text, full size three view drawings, photos of the assembly process and a very nice photo of the built model. This kit is designed to be motorized; however, Ace did not include the motorizing parts with the car and they had to be purchased separately. Never started. Inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions. The famous modeler Gordon A. Babb founded Ace in 1942. Mr. Babb was born in 1897 and became a well-known builder and competitor in the model field with aircraft and cars. National 'how to' hobby magazines often carried details articles about how to build his designs. In his first year in business, he sold 1,800 jeep kits. By 1952 the line had greatly expanded the line to hot rods, T-rods, midgets, roadsters and much more and he was expecting to sell 600,000 model kits. Mr. Babs was famous for inventing the first gas-powered midget racer model which sparked a nation-wide building spree and speed competition. His 'Ace Model Shop' was in Pasadena, California and the mailing address was 60 N. San Gabriel Blvd. Later the address was simply Ace Products, Pasadena 8, California. Most solid 'display' kit producers in the 1940s simply provided plans and blocks of wood, maybe with a few accessories. Ace went well beyond that with all cut-out parts, fully formed wheels and even some metal parts, occasionally small plastic details and sometimes even decals. The plans went well beyond the average also, featuring numerous views (not just three), detail views for sub-assemblies and even text instructions. There were at least 15 car kits in the line and also many military vehicles which were popular kits in World War 2. We don't know what happened to Ace 'Models Of Merit' but the introduction of plastic kits (started by the Highway Pioneers) put an end to most wood kit production.
Ace Model Shop Sport Roadster, 1/24, 146
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Dated 1946. This well designed kit is primarily wood with plastic wheels and tires and with some metal details and other metal parts. Features main wood parts that are all cut to profile (cut in two dimensions) or die cut and other wood stock such as dowels and blocks. There are four excellent plastic one-piece wheels with tread and a small clear wax paper sack with some small metal parts (like a steering wheel, etc.). There are excellent instructions with detailed building text, full size three view drawings, photos of the assembly process and a very nice photo of the built model. Never started. The kit has been inventoried with all parts present, and the small parts bag is still factory sealed. The famous modeler Gordon A. Babb founded Ace in 1942. Mr. Babb was born in 1897 and became a well-known builder and competitor in the model field with aircraft and cars. National 'how to' hobby magazines often carried details articles about how to build his designs. In his first year in business, he sold 1,800 jeep kits. By 1952 the line had greatly expanded the line to hot rods, T-rods, midgets, roadsters and much more and he was expecting to sell 600,000 model kits. Mr. Babb was famous for inventing the first gas-powered midget racer model which sparked a nation-wide building spree and speed competition. His 'Ace Model Shop' was in Pasadena, California and the mailing address was 60 N. San Gabriel Blvd. Later the address was simply Ace Products, Pasadena 8, California. Most solid 'display' kit producers in the 1940s simply provided plans and blocks of wood, maybe with a few accessories. Ace went well beyond that with all cut-out parts, fully formed wheels and even some metal parts, occasionally small plastic details and sometimes even decals. The plans went well beyond the average also, featuring numerous views (not just three), detail views for sub-assemblies and even text instructions. There were at least 15 car kits in the line and also many military vehicles which were popular kits in World War 2. We don't know what happened to Ace 'Models Of Merit' but the introduction of plastic kits (started by the Highway Pioneers) put an end to most wood kit production.
Revell 3 Fighters of the Pacific Ki-84 Frank / P-51D Mustang / Ki-61-1 Tony, 1/72, H686-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1966 issue contains all three aircraft and decals for the box art as shown. The kits have never been started. All three have been inventoried complete including all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Air Aces of WWII Luukkanens Buffalo / Eaglestons P-47D / Molders Bf-109E, 1/72, H684-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1966 issue contains all three kits with decals of the famous aces. All three models have never been started and are inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Brewster F2A Buffalo / B339D - New Zealand or Dutch East Indies Air Force, 1/72, PK-24
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1974 issue that includes a color painting guide and markings for 488 Sq Royal New Zealand Air Force Kallang Singapore October 1941 and Group V Militaire Luchvaat Netherlands East Indies December 1941. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. While the box is water stained and only 'good-' the decals are in 'mint' condition because they were in a zip lock bag.
Revell TWO Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk. IIC, 1/72, 04139
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. From 1999 and new molds with all fine recessed surface detail, good cockpit & wells and much more.
Revell Fighting Deuces Spitfire MkII And Me-262, 1/72, H221
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Revell of Germany issue with full English instructions. Because of that, it has the expanded decal sheets for both aircraft. This issue was made in the very late 1960s or early 1970s and is part of the 'Fighting Deuces Series' that includes both kits and new box art. Revell was famous for the 'series' concept; older kits were put into boxes with dramatic new art and given series names such as this one, or 'Famous Artist' & 'Famous Aircraft.' Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals are intact and falt but have very light and minor flaking.
Takom WWII German 12.8 cm Flak 40 Zwilling - G-Tower Cesar Gun Position Tiergarten (Zoo) Berlin 1945, 1/35, 2023
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Very highly detailed model with many moving features. With brass PE details and base. Modeled after the gun position described in the title. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AFV Club Bofors British QF 40mm Mk.III Anti-Aircraft Gun Late Type, 1/35, AF35187
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very highly detailed and features a metal barrel, PE metal details, two different types of 4 layer armor in the correct thickness, highly detailed recoil system, three kinds of gun sights that move in linkage with the gun barrel, 2 styles of control pedals, gun carriage detailed completely including the bottom and can be configured for hauling or firing positions, workable travel lock, realistic flexible tires, ammo, ammo clips and three types of ammo boxes and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Mach 2 Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart - Supersonic USN Seaplane (Seadart), 1/72, GP001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Limited run injection molded kit with fine recessed panel lines, decals and injection molded canopy. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Sea Dart was a supersonic design that could take off and land from water using retractable hydro-skis. Five prototypes were built and over 300 test flights made. The advent of the super carrier spelled the end of the Sea Dart, although 4 still exist on display today.
Revell A-26B Invader - USAF Versatile Lady or Civil Dragon Lady Fire Bomber - (ex Monogram), 1/48, 85-5524
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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This is an excellent kit of the solid or 'gun nose' Invader in large scale. Features full interior with all stations represented, optional position landing gear, detailed bomb bay with weapons & optional position bay doors and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Lockheed ASW P-3A Orion, 1/115, H163-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Hardbox issue is copyright dated 1965. Purchased new on May 12, 1966 at S.S. Kresge Department Store in Cleveland, Ohio. The flaws in the Lockheed Electra airliner ensured that it had a short service life in commercial service. But the sound design was modified into one of the most successful and long-serving of all ASW aircraft - the Orion. Revell seized upon this opportunity to recoup some of the money sunk into the Electra molds. The molds were modified to make this kit, the 'A' version of the venerable patrol aircraft. Features optional position landing gear and loading door and movable wheels and props. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors Dodge Viper GTS, 1/24, 181
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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From 1998. Very nice kit that is completely factory painted - simply build and enjoy. Features mainly metal parts with some details are injection molded plastic. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airmodel North American T-39 / T3J-1 Sabreliner - Bagged, 1/72, 193
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare. Older but nicely molded with recessed panel lines. Includes basic airframe parts molded in white, clear canopy (in great shape and not yellowed) and instructions/plans. Can be built as civil or military. A certain degree of modeling skill and scratch-building skills are required to build vacuform kits. They are not recommended for beginners.
Czech Model Grumman JRF Goose - USCG / Cuban Air Force 1945 / Swedish Air Force / US Army Air Corps Wheeler Field 1941, 1/48, 4818
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Large scale issue of this classic utility seaplane of WW2. Highly detailed limited run model featuring full color paint guide, markings for four different aircraft, True Details Resin cockpit, full cabin interior, wheels, engines and exhaust. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers Granville Gee Bee R-1 or R-2 Racer - 1932 Thompson Trophy Winner, 1/32, 32-711
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very nicely molded and detailed big 1/32 scale version of this famous 1930s racer. Features parts to build either the R-1 or R-2 versions, nicely detailed cockpit and engine, hard or flexible tires, rigging material & diagrams and decals for R-1 or R-2 aircraft. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
AMT Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing, 1/72, 8619
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. Well detailed and large model of Jack Northrop's ideal clean bomber design.
Airfix SA-341 Gazelle - Middle Wallop- Army Air Corps 1973 - Blister Pack, 1/72, 01059-5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Factory sealed blister pack dated 1973. Very nicely detailed and molded kit for that time that features full interior and decals for the helicopter listed.
Hobby Boss Rafale B Fighter, 1/48, 80317
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Very crisply molded kit with 157 parts. Features all fine, recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit and gear well detail, optional position canopy, separately molded rudder, ailerons and flaps, a large variety of under-wing load outs and more. There are decals for two French aircraft.
AMT Henschel Hs-129B Tank Buster - Luftwaffe SG4(II Gruppe) Russia 1944 / IV Gruppe SG9 Commander Winter 1944, 1/48, 8684
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Very nicely molded kit with parts for early production and early production aircraft, Hs-129B-1/R-1 and Hs-129-3 aircraft. Features good cockpit and engine detail, BK 7.5 cannon, BK 2.5 cannon, SC50 (110lb) bombs, decals for both aircraft and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.