Frog Bristol 138/A Trail Blazers Issue - Green Series, 1/72, F165
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very nicely done kit in the Frog tradition. On the 28th of September, 1936, the Bristol 138/A climbed to an altitude of 49,967 feet to establish a new world altitude record. In 1937 it climbed to 53,967 feet where the windscreen cracked. The pilot was saved by the pressure suit he was wearing. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decal sheet and instructions.
Lindberg Air Force Rescue Boat Motorized, 1/72, 706M-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare kit from the 1950s with classic Ray Gaedke artwork. Motorized and designed for water operation; easily converted to R/C. this large-scale kit was very well detailed for that time, featuring clear hull and superstructure windows, all deck fittings down to ammo boxes and flag staffs, 6 piece 20mm anti-aircraft guns, full superstructure and bridge with horns, search lights, front and rear radar antennas and more, life boat, stretchers, opening rear rescue transom with boarding ladder, gun and bridge crew members, stanchions and railing rigging instructions, display stand and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals, flag sheet and instructions. Advertised by Lindberg as 1/72 but is actually closer to 1/88 scale. The Air Force Rescue Boats were the fastest among all Air Force craft. Built by Detroit Basin Inc, they were designed to reach a downed aircraft very quickly and rescue the crew in the least possible time. They were powered by three 1,500 horsepower Packard V-12 gasoline engines and fully crewed by 14 men and 2 officers. After reaching a downed aircraft, the pilots were brought aboard through a gate in the transom. In the event the flight crew was injured, the well in the stern leads directly into a sick bay with 12 litters. To ward off attackers, these vessels were equipped with two 20mm twin mount cannons and plenty of ammunition. They had radar and could operate in all weather conditions.
Revell 1910 International Auto Wagon - Highway Pioneers US Antique Series, 1/32, H62-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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1954 early issue molded in bright yellow plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Revell 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II - 'S' Issue, 1/32, H1209-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Original issue hardbox 'S' logo kit from 1956. Not the common reissue. The hardbox is in exceptional 'Excellent++' condition with like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no price tags, tape or marks from tag or tape. Light, general wear is the only flaw. Kit features detailed engine, opening hood, chassis detail and full interior. Molded in the correct first issue high gloss black, clear and chrome. Chrome is in excellent condition. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Revell Messerschmitt Bf-110 G-4 - (Bf110G4), 1/32, 04773
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Hard to find issue with great box artwork. Large and well detailed model featuring 135 pieces, hinged canopies, full cockpit and landing gear detail, removable cowls with detailed engines, great decals and more. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed (the large ones) have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Aurora Bell UH-1B Cobra Copter, 1/48, 500-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'near mint' condition. The only flaws are very light general seal wear and slight creasing to the box bottom (tray). Dated 1966, and this is the first issue longbox. Very nicely molded and detailed for that time - this kit was part of Aurora's new line designed to compete with Monogram and Revell for quality. Features full cockpit and interior, positionable pilot and copilot figures, two other positionable crew members, optional position crew doors, detailed rotor head, small or large rocket loadout, machine guns and US Army Vietnam-era decals.
Aurora Piasecki H-21 Work Horse, 1/49, 504-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Third issue of this classic kit. The box is dated 1956 but you can see the new 'Famous Fighters' logo with the sunburst in the oval which would date this kit to 1957-59. Earlier in the 1950s a company called 'Helicopters for Industry' created a line of large early kits. In 1956 Aurora bought the molds and quickly reissued these models with new box artwork. Large kit features cockpit, spinning rotors, rotating wheels and opening doors. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing B-29 Superfortress, 1/76, 372-259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Rare 1956 issue with the square 'Northern Lights' logo and arguably the most dramatic and fanciful B-29 artwork from the "Golden Era" of modeling. This is the second issue of this kit. The box is in exceptional condition with brilliant colors and gloss. There are no split corner and no repairs. Light edge wear as the only flaw. Responding to market sources that boys wanted larger kits, Aurora introduced the B-26 followed by the B-29 and B-25, all of which sold well for many years. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with very high gloss silver parts, correct large 'Globe' two piece clear stand and correct decal sheet, mint condition instructions and even the original packing tissue paper.
Monogram Albatross SA-16B (Hu-16) - Four Star Issue, 1/72, P20-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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The first issue of this classic kit dated 1957. The hardbox is in amazing investment-grade 'near mint' condition with as-new color and gloss. Slight edge and slight general wear are the only flaws. Well molded and detailed model features retracting landing gear, rotating wheels and props, three man crew, optional position cabin door and two survivors in life rafts. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Albatross was the primary sea rescue aircraft of the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service, a branch of MAC - Military Airlift Command. Operational service began in 1947 and Hu-16s saw wartime action in Vietnam.
Entex 1914 Dennis Fire Engine, 1/16, 8473
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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This is the Entex reissue of one of my favorite Bandai 1/16 scale series. This kit has over 500 parts. Super-detailed model builds up a rolling chassis just like the real fire truck. Includes four firemen, highly detailed engine with pipes and ignition wires, working suspension system, full drive train with exhaust, steerable front wheels, operating extension ladder, opening hood, detailed engine compartment, complete interior and much more. Molded in multiple colors, clear and with real rubber tires. The kit has not been started. Almost all parts are still in factory sealed bags. The only two trees to not be sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and a very well produced, large instruction book with color painting photos. The box would grade higher but it has a closed tear on the top; you can see it if you look closely.
Revell Mercedes Benz 1422 Metz DLK 23-12 Ladder Fire Truck, 1/24, 7504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Hard-to-find. Dated 1987. One in an incredible series of Revell of Germany large-scale fire engine kits. Very highly detailed inside and out. Molded in several colors, clear and with rubber tires. 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 decals and instructions.
Monogram Boeing B-52D Stratrofortress, 1/72, 8292
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1977 issue of this classic kit. The visual effect of the SAC 'Anti-Nuclear Flash White' is shown well in the box art. Has decals and paint guide to make this aircraft or the camouflage version. Contains 207 parts. Very nicely detailed. Features crew of three, detailed cockpit, elevating and traversing rear turret, opening and closing bomb bay doors, operating wing flaps, operating spoilers, optional position entry hatch and landing gear, and optional parts to display one nacelle open to show the jet engine. There is no assembly but NOTE: two pilot's yokes are neatly painted black. There is no other painting. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram C-47 Skytrain - RAF or USAAF - with Diorama Instructions and Paratroopers - RAF or USAAF, 1/48, 5603
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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First issue from 1978 with full color Diorama Instructions. Since this was the first run of the molds, the mold quality is very high. Very well detailed. Features 12 ground crew and paratrooper figures, full cockpit, complete navigators and engineer's station, full cargo/passenger compartment with bulkheads and seats with seat belts, restroom with sink and toilet, optional position passenger and cargo doors, rotating wheels and propellers, detailed gear and wells and more. Includes decals for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag; the larger parts are not bagged and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals, color diorama sheet and instructions.
Revell Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC, 1/32, 4776
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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1988 Revell of Germany issue large-scale Hurricane. Has optional position landing gear, removable cowl with engine detail, full cockpit, tropical filter and rotating prop and wheels. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried with all plastic parts and instructions present. NOTE: missing decals.
Monogram 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, 1/24, 85-2437
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
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Dated 1998 and very well detailed with 138 pieces featuring a complete 348 W Block engine with high performance 3x2 carb set up, detailed engine compartment, opening hood with scale hinges, separately molded chrome plated door handles, side trim, fender ornaments and more, complete interior with separately molded detailed side panels and seats with excellent insert decals to reproduce the correct three color insert pattern (and they are in two color choices also), detailed chassis with separately molded front and rear suspension, drive line and dual exhaust system, optional factory style fender skirts and continental kit, dual antennas, top down boot or raised top 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 decals and instructions. The box is damaged as shown but the kit inside is factory-new.
AMT 1956 Ford Victoria Hardtop - Stock / Drag / Custom, 1/25, 6547
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Highly detailed kit with over 170 parts. Molded in color, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome and rubber. Has numerous custom parts for all versions. Features full engine, interior, opening doors and hood.
Airfix Supermarine Walrus 11 Type 3 Logo, 1/72, 282
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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From the 1960s. Classic artwork and a well detailed for that time. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Fokker DR-1 Triplane Newspaper Issue, 1/48, 105-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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1964 hardbox release that retained the classic 1956 first issue artwork. Molded in a deep gloss maroon and black plastic. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: Missing pilot figure. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Fokker E111 Eindekker - (E-111), 1/48, 134-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Issue is dated 1963 with Jo Kotula artwork. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing tail skid. Otherwise inventoried complete with all other parts and instructions present. One foot step is broken but all those parts are present.
Tamiya Audi Quattro 4 Wheel Drive Sports Car, 1/24, 2431A
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very well detailed and nicely molded kit. Features detailed engine compartment, opening hood, detailed suspension, detailed underside, full interior and more. Molded in clear, silver, black, chrome plate and with real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.