Revell Moon Ship (XSL-01) 'S' Issue, 1/96, H1825-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+++
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Rare 1957 first and only issue in almost impossible to find, investment-grade "Near Mint+++" condition. The box looks like it was just removed from the Revell shipping box with no more slight wear than you would expect from the production line. Many would argue this kit is "Mint", but I hesitate to call anything 'Mint' as you know. When sales of the dramatic XSL-01 Moon Rocket did not meet expectations, Revell molded the top stage in a different color plastic from the XSL-01, added a special 3D Moon Base Stand and boxed it as a stand-alone kit. The result was this Moon Ship with incredible box art. The box art invites you to 'Enter the Age of Space' with these action features: retractable landing ski, removable fuselage section with detailed cabin with controls and instrument panels and a crew of three astronauts. Molded in correct baby blue and clear plastic. This model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Even the factory tissue packing paper is present. The decals are perfectly flat and in 'excellent++' with slight yellowing as the only flaw. The instructions are also 'near mint' with the only flaw being slight age foxing to two small areas.
Cleveland B-17 Flying Fortress - For R/C or Free Flight, SF-100
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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The king of the Cleveland kits! Giant 1/16 true-scale model with a 77.25 inch wingspan. Ideal kit for electric power and conversion to RC. This model is in the original plain but sturdy cardboard box with "Cleveland" stamped in ink on it and the name of the kit and kit #. 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 Lockheed C-130 Hercules - 'S' Issue, 1/140, H247-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1956 'S' issue with fantastic box art. The kit features the scale fuel truck, engine check stand, ground crew member, rotating props and wheels, opening rear cargo doors and the famous clear early Revell 'Globe' Swivel Base Display Stand. Molded in the correct high gloss silver and clear. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. There is a closed 2.5 inch tear on the instructions which has been neatly clear taped up.
Masterkit TWO Shorts T-27 Tucano - (2) FAB Brazilian Air Force Markings, 1/72, 1010
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes two models in one box. Both are never started. The aircraft have been inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions. Brazilian Trainer and acrobatic aircraft with decals for two different aircraft. Cleanly molded and detailed with recessed panel lines.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero Fighter Type 32 - Tainan FG NAP 1/C Takeo Tanimizu / 204 FG / Tainan FG, 1/72, AP16
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Limited edition. Contains decals for all three aircraft. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, engine and gear well detail as well as a centerline drop tank. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, the cockpit floor. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Hasegawa P-51B Mustang Malcolm Hood - Old Crow 363rd FS 357 FG 8th AF / U'VE HAD IT! 362 FS 357th FG, 1/72, SP108
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very finely molded and detailed. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, optional pitch propeller blades, detailed gear wells, choice of drop tank types and more. There is a large and superb decal sheet that includes all invasion stripes for the fuselage and wings. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals for the two aircraft listed and instructions.
Hasegawa F6F-5E Hellcat Nightfighter - VF(N)-22 / Patexent River Evaluation Aircraft With AN/APS-4 Radar - (F6F5), 1/72, SP113
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Very finely molded and detailed. Includes correct parts for radar and decals for two aircraft. NOTE: this kit has very minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: bulkhead and seat glued to floor. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Airfix NA-39 Blackburn Buccaneer - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1404-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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One of the more dramatic Craftmaster boxes. A British carrier launches heavily battle-damaged Buccaneers with enemy ships within visual range. Other Buccaneers are taking heavy and accurate fire from the enemy, while one ship is engulfed in flames. Propeller driven aircraft fall burning from the sky. The Buccaneer was the world's first purpose designed low level 'below the radar' bomber. Low level strike aircraft have a shorter airframe life limit due to the stresses of low level flying, so the Buccaneer was designed to be very strong and even had many sub-assemblies milled from solid metal. Kit features opening unique rotating bomb bay, folding wings and working arresting hook. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram B-36 or RB-36E Peacemaker - 9th Bombardment Squadron / 72nd BS(H), 1/72, 5707
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1991 issue. Builds and includes markings for bomber or reconnaissance variant. Features fully detailed cockpit, nose compartment and landing gear, crew of four, optional position bomb bay doors with 80 bombs, optional electronic fairings, rotating props, moving tail turret and optional position landing gear. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter HMS Belfast Light Cruiser 1942, 1/350, 05334
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed. A state-of-the art model with over 520 pieces from new molds. Extensively detailed and includes PE parts.
Monogram Consolidated B-24J Liberator with Diorama Instructions, 1/48, 5601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1976 first issue with the highest mold quality. Includes tow tractor and desirable diorama instructions. Kit features extensive interior detail, rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position side gun positions, full bomb bay with bomb load, steerable nose wheel, rotating props and optional position bomb bay doors. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Pyro 1934 Plymouth 6 Cylinder Convertible, 1/32, C335-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. Features spoked wheels, detailed chassis with separately molded front and rear suspension, complete motor and interior, trunk mounted spare and realistic 4-panel hood that can be build closed (and removable) or in the open position. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Pyro Chevrolet 1937 Custom Convertible, 1/32, C299-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Late 1960s Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. Feature detailed interior, separate suspension, rolling tires, and molded in exhaust, gas tank and other underside details. This model is nicely detailed for it's time and is molded in dark green and clear. The box states that it can be converted to a 'road racing' or slot car. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
E Z Kraft US Army Jeep, 1/15, J112
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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From the 1940s. Rare, very large scale jeep kit measuring 8.5 inches long when assembled. Features factory-cut hardwood parts, wood stock, very heavy (as thick as wood) die-cut cardboard parts, engine, removable hood, folding windshield, cut-out dashboard and excellent plans with multiple views of the assembled model and very detailed and illustrated text instructions. E.Z. Craft was a product of the 'Miniature Boat Shop' in Evanston, Illinois.
Tamiya M4A3 Sherman 75mm Gun Tank - (M-4), 1/35, MM-222A
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very highly detailed kit with numerous operating features, optional position hatches, choice of two types of cupolas, wheels and sprockets, figures and decals for three different tanks. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg TWO USS Antietam CV36 Aircraft Carriers, 1/900, 1721
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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SALE!! Includes two kits, please read carefully. From 1986. This is the only injection molded plastic kit ever made of CV36. Smaller scale model features full hull with prop and rudder detail, display stands, AA guns, 6 F11F Tiger and 6 Skyray aircraft, one helicopter and deck and island decals. Kit #1 has never been started. I has been inventoried and the ship is complete but it is missing the space capsule. Includes decals and instructions. Kit #2 has been started. The hull halves and two other parts are built and painted; assembly is 'excellent++' quality and paint is 'very good.' This kit has been inventoried and NOTE: it is missing the space capsule and the 6 Tiger F11F aircraft; but there are 5 additional F7U Cutlass aircraft included. Missing decals and instructions.
Revell Junkers Ju-87G2 or Ju-87D-5 Stuka, 1/72, H142
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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1975 issue. Very nicely molded with very fine raised panel detail. Features parts and decals for both versions, detailed cockpit and engine, removable cowling, rotating wheels and propeller, 37mm Flak 18 Cannons or 500 and 110 lb bombs and complete painting guide. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Dornier Do-17E - (ex-Airfix), 1/72, 2-0251
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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From Airfix molds. Builds In-line liquid-cooled engine version. Very nicely detailed kit. Never started and still sealed in the factory bag. Includes decals and instructions, but is missing the 6 ground crewmen.
Comet Phantom Fury - 32 Inch Wingspan Endurance Competition Flying Airplane, 5212-49
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Early 1960 issue of one of the more famous free-flight models of the 1930s. These aircraft were common in the 1930s when the sport of free-flight model airplanes reached it's zenith. It was not uncommon for these models to fly for 45 minutes or more on rubber power alone - many flew out of site, and it became common practice to write your name, address and phone number on the covering tissue. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, quality printwood, stripwood and spars, fully formed wheels, nose block, clear window material, covering tissue, rubber motor, metal prop/rubber shaft, plastic propeller and detailed full size plans. Never started and inventoried 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.
Airfix Westland Aerospatiale Sa-341 Gazelle - UK Army or RAF Shawbury - BAGGED, 1/72, 1059
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Bagged kit - there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. Nicely detailed. Has markings for Middle Wallop-Army Air Corps 1988 and colorful No.2 Flying School RAF 1988. NOTE: this kit has very minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: the bulkhead is glued to the floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.