Cleveland Douglas O-38 Observation - Balsa Flying Aircraft, 1/16, SF-43
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare. This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. 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. 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 operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called 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 'Aviations 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.
Revell Boeing 747 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, 1/144, 4223
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed but the seal has many splits. 1983 Revell of Germany issue. Nicely molded large kit featuring detailed engine pods and landing gear, clear cockpit windows, through-molded passenger windows, display stand and a large, extensive and colorful KLM decal sheet.
Revell Supermarine Spitfire Mk. 1 Lone Eagles, 1/32, 4555
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. Dated 1990 and features detailed cockpit, opening canopy, retractable landing gear, moving control surfaces, detailed engine with removable cowl panels, rotating prop & wheels and more.
Williams Brothers Curtiss C-46 Commando - USAAF / Flying Tigers or Chinese Air Force, 1/72, 72-346
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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Nicely detailed older kit. Has decals for two USAAF ships, the civil and colorful Flying Tigers Line freight airline and also the Chinese Air Force. Features choice of 3 blade Hamilton or 4 blade Curtiss Props, cockpit detail, hard or rubber wheels and dual position landing gear. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Turner's 1934 Wedell-Williams Racer - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-48
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. 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. 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 operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called 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 'Aviations 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.
Verlinden Israeli M113 External Fuel Tanks / NATO 105mm Tank Ammo & Box / Israeli Small Arms, 1/35, ACDA 35043
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Includes two detailed fuel tank resin castings and instructions. Also includes Verlinden ACDA35012 resin 1/35 Tank Ammo with Box and ACDA 35014 cast metal Israeli Small Arms with SAR Gailil, Uzi (wood and folding stock, ARM and FNMag - 5 guns total. None of the three kits have been started and they have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Monogram USS Chicago CA-136 - US Navy Heavy Cruiser, 1/504, B3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Rare investment-grade condition for the advanced Monogram collector. This was the fledgling Monogram's company's third ship kit, issued in 1945. The box is in exceptional 'Near Mint' condition with tape, tags, no tape or tag marks, no writing, fading, creasing and with four solid original corners. Very, very light general wear is the only flaw. Measures 16 inches long when assembled. Inside and out, the kit is as it left the factory. The box is near mint with perfect colors. Inside, it even has the original hull-protecting cardboard sleeve. The hull is pre-carved. The rest of the kit is wood, printed wood, cardstock and wire. Decals, instructions and all parts are near mint. The kit has never been started and is complete.
AMT Star Trek K-7 Space Station with small USS Enterprise (TV Show), 1/17600, S955
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. Early 1976 original issue from the popular TV Series Star Trek. Not the common reissue. Perhaps the rarest of the original Star Trek kits. Molded in white and clear with a small in-scale USS Enterprise.
Accurate Miniatures Curtiss SB2C-1C Helldiver - VB-17 at Rabaul or VMSB-244 - (SB2C1C), 1/48, 480405
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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Very finely molded and highly detailed; widely considered the finest 1/48 'Beast' model ever made. Contains decals for two aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Spitfire Mark IX - Blue Box Issue, 1/48, 6801
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Dated 1968. Mattel/Monogram release of the famous Four Star kit. Well molded and features retractable landing gear and rotating wheels and propeller. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions.
Testors Waco CG-4A Assault Glider or British Hadrian - USAAF Normandie Invasion 1944 / USAAF Sicilia 1943 / RAF, 1/72, 863
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very well detailed and finely molded kits. Features complete cockpit and full interior including troop benches. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Waco CG-4 was designed and initially built by Waco Aircraft Company of Troy, OH. It first saw action in Sicily and the operation was termed a disaster. This likely had more to do with planning than the actual glider. Missions in Europe, including D-Day, went much better. The glider was even deployed to Burma. It could carry up to 13 troops, or a jeep and four men, or a 75mm Field Gun.
Monogram Rambo Attack Set UH-1 and Vietnam River Boat, 1/48, 6039
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. 1985 kit issued with the hit movie. Contains both Copter and Vietnam River Boats in 1/48 scale.
Airfix TWO Spitfire VB / TWO Supermodel Reggiane Re-2001 / Supermodel RE-2000 / Hasegawa He-51, 1/72, 02046-2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG to Exc
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SALE!! Includes all 6 kits in the boxes shown. NOTE: Sold AS-IS and not inventoried. This collector was very meticulous and of his kits that I did inventory, 95% are complete. But on these kits he cut the sprue (trees) with the part numbers still attached to each number, so the parts are loose. Because of that, I have not inventoried these kits. NOTE: he built minor sub assemblies (cockpit tubs, wing halves, etc) to 'professional' quality. He also almost always removed the displays stands (if provided). Again, these kits are sold not inventoried and AS IS hence the very low price.
Pioneer 2 TWO Mirage III EA Or Argentine Dagger, 1/72, 4007
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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SALE!! Includes two complete kits in one box. Never started. Both have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Builds Argentine French-built EA or Israel Built Dagger. Contains decals for two famous units from the Falklands War: 1 Escuadron VIII Brigade Aerea Mirage IIIEA and II Escuadron de Caza, VI Brigade Aerea IAI Dagger.
DML Lockheed C-141A Starlifter, 1/200, 2003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Newer, smaller scale kit that is finely molded and detailed. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: 4 engine pods assembled; wing halves assembled; two engine pods to one wing. There is no other assembly. Inventoried with all parts present and includes decals and instructions.
Clear Creek Models D&RGW Idler Flat From Hi-Side Gondola With Trucks Weighted HOn3 Narrow Gauge - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Includes factory-assembled truck set. Excellent, highly detailed model features beautifully injection molded plastic main parts & very fine details, metal stock, small metal detail(s), and full instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag, while the larger parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete.
Clear Creek Models D&RGW Idler Flat From Hi-Side Gondola Weighted HOn3 Narrow Gauge - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 134
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Excellent, highly detailed model. Features beautifully injection molded plastic main parts & very fine details, metal stock, small metal detail(s), and full instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag, while the larger parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete.
Eagle Model Aircraft Co Culver Cadet Light Aircraft, 1/48
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Rare kit from the early 1950s. NOTE: builder kit only, please read carefully. Solid wood, scale display model has about a 7 inch wingspan when built. Features profile cut fuselage and wings, wood dowel for main gear struts, printwood horizontal and vertical stabilizers, tail wheel and main gear wheels. The kit has not been started. Includes all parts required for assembly - but NOTE, there are no plans. This kit originally came with three view plans. Other kits in this light plane 1/48 line included the Ercoupe, Taylorcraft 15, Aeronca Champion, Piper Cub Coupe and Stinson 150. Eagle Model Aircraft Company was located in Brooklyn, NY.
Italeri SH-60B Seahawk - US Navy HSL-46 / HSL-41 / SH-60J Japanese Navy, 1/72, 011
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Finely molded and features a complete cockpit and interior, optional position fuselage and cockpit doors, weapons load and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri T-45A Goshawk Navy Trainer, 1/72, 173
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Includes more than 50 parts, featuring optional position landing gear, full cockpit with optional position canopy. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.