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Cambells Custom Kits
 Carl Goldberg's 1942 Interceptor Replica Free Flight Airplane Model Exc++ Wood old | ||
| Reproduction of the famous Goldberg Free Flight aircraft for .02 power. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included). | |||
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Modelcraft
Toshi Matsudo's Zero - 42 inch Wingspan Free Flight Gas Model Airplane VG++ Wood old | ||
| Classic award-winning design from the 1950s. Big 42 inch wingspan, total weight with engine 6 to 6.5 ounces. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included). Designed for 'Sniffing Thermals', the honored pastime of a generation of model enthusiasts. Flying model aircraft predated powered flight; however, balsa wood and printwood were not introduced until the early 1930s and the hobby took off, as well as the hunt for thermals. Gas flight began in the early 1930s, and early gas powered models, all powered by Brown engines, took home so many awards that they were forever separated in competition from rubber powered models. Design of gas models was tricky since RC (radio control) models could not yet be applied to the mass market; so a gas model had to not only fly and climb under power, but then glide sufficiently - all without any operator inputs once the airplane took off. Getting the wing up out of the propeller airflow was a huge improvement, and this type of design proliferated. This is one example of a parasol style 1950s free-flight competition aircraft. | |||
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Modelcraft
The Ghost - 48 inch Wingspan A-1 Nordic Glider with Auto Rudder Exc++ Wood old | ||
| Most likely from the 1950s. Nordic style towline glider. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included). | |||
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Berkeley
The 'Cavalier-Sixty' - Free Flight Gas Airplane Good+++ Wood_Metal old | ||
| Rare 1930s free flight model for 1/7 to 1/6 HP engines. Large 60 inch wingspan. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included). Designed for 'Sniffing Thermals', the honored pastime of a generation of model enthusiasts. Flying model aircraft predated powered flight; however, balsa wood and printwood were not introduced until the early 1930s and the hobby took off, as well as the hunt for thermals. Gas flight began in the early 1930s, and early gas powered models, all powered by Brown engines, took home so many awards that they were forever separated in competition from rubber powered models. Design of gas models was tricky since RC (radio control) models could not yet be applied to the mass market; so a gas model had to not only fly and climb under power, but then glide sufficiently - all without any operator inputs once the airplane took off. | |||
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1/16 #SF-125 Cleveland
North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber - 55 inch Wingspan Flying Model Airplane (for RC or Free Flight) VG- Wood old | ||
| This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. This results in a very large 55 inch wingspan model. This B-25 can be built to reproduce any particular version of this famous bomber. Designed for free flight, but can be converted to Radio Control (RC). The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. NOTE: the liquids are missing from this kit (dope and glue). There were either removed, or this was a wartime kit and the liquids were not included from the factory. Complete with all other 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 supply 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. | |||
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Micro-Dyne
Dyne A-1 Nordic A-1 Glider - 50 inch Wingspan VG+ Wood old | ||
| All balsa glider with 50 inch wingspan, 24 inch length for Nordic class. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included). | |||
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#SP-1 Carl Goldberg Models
Gentle Lady 2-Meter RC Sailplane Exc Wood old | ||
| This 78 and 1/4 inch wingspan glider is legendary for it's performance and still flown today. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included). NOTE: this kit was factory packed in a rugged and sturdy box. The model will be shipped with this box only (no external box) unless you request otherwise. 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. | |||
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Consolidated Model Engineering
Bay Ridge Pacer by Sal Tabi - 54 inch Wingspan Gas Free Flight Model Airplane VG++ Wood old | ||
| Rare 1930s model by the famous designer Sal Tabi. For gas free flight. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included). Designed for 'Sniffing Thermals', the honored pastime of a generation of model enthusiasts. Flying model aircraft predated powered flight; however, balsa wood and printwood were not introduced until the early 1930s and the hobby took off, as well as the hunt for thermals. Gas flight began in the early 1930s, and early gas powered models, all powered by Brown engines, took home so many awards that they were forever separated in competition from rubber powered models. Design of gas models was tricky since RC (radio control) models could not yet be applied to the mass market; so a gas model had to not only fly and climb under power, but then glide sufficiently - all without any operator inputs once the airplane took off. Getting the wing up out of the propeller airflow was a huge improvement, and this type of design proliferated. This is one example of a parasol (with a clever cabin) style 1940s free-flight competition aircraft. | |||
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Aero Precision
Touchdown Four Channel Performance 42 inch Wingspan Sport RC Airplane Exc+ Wood_Metal old | ||
| Designed by Bryce Petersen. For throttle, aileron, rudder and elevator control. Includes formed landing gear, all die cut parts and full size plans. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: this kit is factory packed in a very durable and strong box. It will be shipped without an external box unless you request otherwise. | |||
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#50201 Pica
North American T-28B Trojan Radio Control (RC) Stand-Off Scale - 65 inch Wingspan VG++ Wood_Plastic old | ||
| Very large and highly detailed rc flying model kit for 4 to 6 channels. Very high quality kit. Features 65 inch wingspan and designed for rudder, elevator, aileron, flaps, throttle and retractable landing gear. Has many prefabricated components and a plastic cowl and canopy. Weight with retracts is 7.5 lbs. The kit has never been started and is 100% complete with all parts, plans, instructions and decals: NOTE: rear canopy is present but has cracked. You will need to secure an aftermarket one or vacuform your own. NOTE: this kit is factory packed in a very durable and strong box. It will be shipped without an external box unless you request otherwise. | |||
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1/48 Aircraft
Pan American Fairchild Model 91 Amphibian Good++ Wood_Metal old | ||
| From about 1935. Very rare 1/48 solid wood and metal kit of this classic Pan Am airliner. The kit includes detailed full size plans, 3D precut fuselage (only sanding needed-all carving is done), 2D profile cut wings, stabilizer, rudder and cowling, completely turned cowling, a very large corked-stopped glass vial of wood filler and one of clear dope, window celluloid, turned wooden wheels, cast metal pilots (2), propeller and landing gear struts, black tissue for the hull color, sandpaper, bamboo, metal stock, other wood as needed and 'N' registration number perfectly precut (the original owner may have done that). The model has not been started and is complete. | |||
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1/28 #D-9 Unknown
Berliner-Joyce XFJ-2 Wooden Aircraft Kit Good+ Wood old | ||
| Very rare 1930s large scale solid kit from an unknown kit manufacture. The kit number is D-9. The Berliner-Joyce XFJ-2 was the original XFJ with a cowling, Townend ring and a 500-hp R-1340-92 Wasp engine. Performance was very good, but ground handling was less than optimal. The Navy did reconsider the XFJ but decided on other aircraft instead. The aircraft was flown for a few years for various tests and scrapped. Evidently only one was ever made. The kit has minor assembly - the original owner began to rough out the fuselage in profile. The quality of work is good. There is no other assembly and the kit is complete with all wooden parts, fuselage templates, full size plans (very near 1/32 scale), original corked glass vials for glue and paint, turned wood wheels and bamboo. | |||
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Megow
Luscombe Phantom 8 inch Wingspan Balsa Solid Airplane Model VG+++ Wood old | ||
| Rare solid model from the 1930s. Don Luscombe was a designer for Monocoupe, where he made an excellent name for himself. Don dreamed of producing a all-metal monoplane of low cost for civil aviation, so he left Monocoupe and in 1933 founded Luscombe aircraft. His first design was the Phantom or Model 1. This Megow kit is part of the constant 8 inch wingspan series of model. It includes balsa for the fuselage, printed balsa for all other parts, turned wheels, bamboo, silver paint in a cork-sealed glass vial and scale drawings (including insignia) with instructions. The kit has not been started and is complete. | |||
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1/37 Construct-A-Plane
Aeronca C-2 Monoplane Balsa Aircraft Model Fair Wood old | ||
| Rare kit from the very early 1930s. The Aeronca C-2 was the first light aircraft in the United States. It was the first such aircraft to be certified by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Aeronautics. The aircraft created an audience of pilots that did not previously exist - private individuals. For the first time, they had an affordable, easy to fly and safe aircraft. They were produced from 1929 through 1932 and sold for just under $1300. Kit is near 1/32 scale. Contains excellent full-size plans, balsa wood for fuselage and wings, printed balsa for all other parts, original yellow and red glass paint vials with cork seals, turned wheels, cast metal prop, insignia, sandpaper and celluloid. The wings have been very neatly started. No other assembly. Complete with all parts except the original glue. | |||
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Ideal Aeroplane & Supply
Boeing Fighter (F4B-4) - Midget Craft 6 inch wingspan Solid Balsa Airplane Model VG Wood old | ||
| Very old 1932 issue from Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Company. Ideal was one of the first US model airplane producers, starting their business in 1911. During the early years of the Great Depression, Ideal switched to balsa wood and soon released a line of 'Six Inch Wingspread' solid scale models in a line called 'Ideal Midget-Craft'. Adds for this line can be seen in Model Airplane News and other major popular aircraft publications of the 1930s. The models included plans and the required wood and usually retailed for about 10 cents. This aircraft has been started, which in this case is good news. The fuselage from Ideal was simply wooden stock. The original builder has carved the fuselage very accurately and correctly to about 90% finished. No other work has been done and no other parts have been cut out of the printwood. The model is complete and would be easy to finish. | |||
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Ideal Aeroplane & Supply
Keystone Commuter - Midget Craft 6 inch wingspan Solid Balsa Airplane Model VG Wood old | ||
| Very old 1932 issue from Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Company. Ideal was one of the first US model airplane producers, starting their business in 1911. During the early years of the Great Depression, Ideal switched to balsa wood and soon released a line of 'Six Inch Wingspread' solid scale models in a line called 'Ideal Midget-Craft'. Adds for this line can be seen in Model Airplane News and other major popular aircraft publications of the 1930s. The models included plans and the required wood-they usually retailed for about 10 cents. This aircraft has been started, which in this case is good news. The fuselage from Ideal was simply wooden stock. The original builder has carved the fuselage very accurately and correctly to about 90% finished. He has done the same quality of work to the upper wings and has carefully cut out the other parts. The model is complete and would be easy to finish. | |||
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Strombecker
F-86 Bagged Wood old | ||
| Complete and unstarted with all wood and plastic parts/deacls/sandpaper/stand and metal stand leg. Ideal builder. | |||
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1/4 #3-8 Berkeley
Steve Whitman's Buster RC Pylon Racing Flying Model Airplane Kit Exc++ Wood old | ||
| Very large quarter scale model for RC Pylon racing. Bit 48 inch wingspan. Features stamped metal landing gear, full size plans with RC details, all die cut balsa and plywood, complete color decals and more. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Berkeley is a very famous manufacture of flying model kits from the Golden Age of flying aviation, about 1932-1954. Founded in 1933 by William Effinger, the company was quite progressive in producing quality kits - it was likely the Berkeley 'Buccaneer' was the first gas powered model in kit form. In the later 1930s, Effinger acquired the services of a very talented Henry Struck. Struck went on to design numerous award-winning kits under the Berkeley name. Berkeley weathered the post WWII recession and emerged as a major kit producer in the late 1940 and 1950s. These were great years for Berkeley and they produced some incredible and large kits. The company went bankrupt in about 1960 however. Fox engines (Duke Fox) bought the company and released the kits alongside his own FOX models and engines. This arrangement did not last, and in the early 1960s the Berkeley name disappeared from hobby shop shelves. | |||
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Berkeley
Junkers Ju-87 Stuka Dive Bomber Flying Model Airplane Kit VG+++ Wood old | ||
| Very early Berkeley kit. Stuka features 27 inch wingspan and unique 'Automatic Bomb-Release During Flight'. Rubber powered model. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Berkeley is a very famous manufacture of flying model kits from the Golden Age of flying aviation, about 1932-1954. Founded in 1933 by William Effinger, the company was quite progressive in producing quality kits - it was likely the Berkeley 'Buccaneer' was the first gas powered model in kit form. In the later 1930s, Effinger acquired the services of a very talented Henry Struck. Struck went on to design numerous award-winning kits under the Berkeley name. Berkeley weathered the post WWII recession and emerged as a major kit producer in the late 1940 and 1950s. These were great years for Berkeley and they produced some incredible and large kits. The company went bankrupt in about 1960 however. Fox engines (Duke Fox) bought the company and released the kits alongside his own FOX models and engines. This arrangement did not last, and in the early 1960s the Berkeley name disappeared from hobby shop shelves. | |||
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Berkeley
Mini-Hogan 45 Gas Free flight Flying Model Airplane Kit Exc+ Wood old | ||
| Dennie Davis' design with the 'perfect flight record. His Hogan designs won International Class A, C and D, the All-Western Championship and many more. Features precision die-cut parts, complete hardware, silkspan covering, sheet balsa wing covering, preshaped trailing and leading edges and more. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Berkeley is a very famous manufacture of flying model kits from the Golden Age of flying aviation, about 1932-1954. Founded in 1933 by William Effinger, the company was quite progressive in producing quality kits - it was likely the Berkeley 'Buccaneer' was the first gas powered model in kit form. In the later 1930s, Effinger acquired the services of a very talented Henry Struck. Struck went on to design numerous award-winning kits under the Berkeley name. Berkeley weathered the post WWII recession and emerged as a major kit producer in the late 1940 and 1950s. These were great years for Berkeley and they produced some incredible and large kits. The company went bankrupt in about 1960 however. Fox engines (Duke Fox) bought the company and released the kits alongside his own FOX models and engines. This arrangement did not last, and in the early 1960s the Berkeley name disappeared from hobby shop shelves. | |||
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