Revell USS Nautilus SSN-571 Guided Missile Submarine, 1/305, H308
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Not the 1953 Pre 'S' release, but the reissue from 1995. Made from the same molds as the 1950s kit.
Monogram Jaguar XK-E Coupe, 1/8, 2601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. 1976 'White Box' issue. Very large 1/8 scale kit with traditional Monogram quality. Measures over 21 inches long when assembled. Features include: opening and closing doors, windows that roll up and down with the cranks, front wheels steer from the steering wheel, operational front spring suspension, full engine detail with carbs, spark plugs, ignition wires, cooling system hoses, brake fluid reservoirs and plated valve covers. Includes hollow real rubber tires and plated knock-off wire wheels. Molded in gloss yellow, black, clear and with chrome plated parts.
Bandai Field Works Accessory Bridge Girder - Bridge and Supporting Girders with Single Picks / Double Picks / 2 Types of Shovels / Axes / Hand Saw / Small and Large Sledge Hammers, 1/48, 8252-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very nicely molded 1/48 scale accessories that includes two parts trees which will make two bridge sections and 46 hand tools as listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Monogram Mig-15 - North Korean / Russian / Chinese Air Forces, 1/48, 5403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+++
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Still factory sealed. 1976 'White Box' issue. Finely molded and detailed kit with traditional Monogram quality. Has markings for all three aircraft. Features detailed cockpit, wheel wells and speed brake openings, and optional position canopy, flaps and speed brakes.
Hobby Craft Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-1 - Luftwaffe JG132 and JG77, 1/48, HC1564
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Part of the extensive line of '109s from Hobby Craft. Nice kit which includes all recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit and a decal sheet for both aircraft.
Dragon German Zerstorer Z-39 Smart Kit, 1/350, 1037
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. From state-of-the art new molds. It includes over 650 parts, photoetched details, a one-piece full hull and is extensively detailed.
Monogram Mig-15 - North Korean / Russian / Chinese Air Forces - White Box Issue, 1/48, 5403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Dated 1976. Finely molded and detailed in the Monogram tradition. Has markings for all three aircraft. Features detailed cockpit, wheel wells and speed brake openings, and optional position canopy, flaps and speed brakes. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing instrument panel. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Sterling Luscombe Sedan - 21 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, Peanut, K-3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. A well engineered, highly prefabricated model featuring all die-cut quality balsa parts, a large number of completely formed parts including fuselage sides, top and bottom, wing sheet covers, tail feathers, etc, finished wheels, plastic cowl & prop, rubber motor, hardware set, clear window material, colored tissue, color decals, full size plan and separate teaching instructions sheet. All eyes were set on the great 'Air Age' that was promised after World War II. "An aircraft in every garage" was considered the next thing and there were few if any naysayers. One Luscombe entry into the promised age for the four place family aircraft was the 1948 Sedan. Designed for simplicity, reliability and economy, the Sedan did all three very well. Crusing speed was 130 mph at 1850 RPM with a top speed of 150 mph. She landed at 60 mph and weighed 2,280 lbs. Range with a pilot, 600 pounds of people or cargo was over 500 miles.
Easy Built Models Bell P-39 Airacobra - 35 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, 1/12, FF03
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Large scale, big-wingspan, high quality modern kit made in the finest tradition of the stick and tissue kits from the 1930s-1950s. Kit contains high quality printed balsa, strip wood, plastic propeller, rubber motor, clear canopy material, wire, covering tissue and full sized plans.
Easy Built Models Curtiss SBC Helldiver - 28 inch Wingspan for Free Flight - (Blue Box Issue), FF-72
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Easy Built was a Canadian manufacturer who made excellent reproductions of classic flying designs from the 1930 and 1940s. Original plans were used. High quality modern kit made in the finest tradition of the stick and tissue flyers. Features high quality printed balsa, strip wood, propeller, rubber, full sized plans and other accessories.
Scale Flight Comet's Curtiss Robin - 16 inch Wingspan Dime Scale Flying Airplane, Dime
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Scale Flight Model Company in Bloomington, Indiana, USA was dedicated to releasing authentic reproductions of the finest "Dime Scale" flying model (stick and tissue) kits from the 1930s/40s. Dime Scale models used to sell for a dime in the 1930's, hence the name. They are actually box scale, but as a general guideline, they usually had a wingspan of 16 inches and have simple and light construction. "Dime Scale" models are now a class flown in some competitions. Kit consists of contest grade printwood, contest quality strip wood, machine cut balsa propeller, the best Japanese tissue, wooden wheels, competition bushed nose plug, brass thrust washers, prop shaft, prop freewheeler, FAI rubber strip motor and a copy of a genuine dime scale plan that was used in the 1930s-1940s. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Lindberg Caravelle French Jet Liner - Air France, 1/180, 454-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Late 1950s issue with Ray Gaedke artwork. Box is still sealed and the cello is intact, but the box is concave as shown. Nice small scale kit with full landing gear and full Air France decals.
KeilKraft P-51D Mustang EeZeBilit Flying Aircraft, KK0024
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Highly prefabricated and pre-decorated flying model with a 16 inch wingspan. Features all balsa construction (no tissued needed), quality die-cut balsa parts that are completely factory painted, plastic wheels, three-blade flying prop and thrust button, fully formed wire landing gear struts, an excellent clear plastic canopy in superb condition, full color decals and very nicely illustrated building and flying instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. KeilKraft was produced by the E. Keil & Company, Limited of Wickford, Essex Great Britain. Keil specialized in stick and tissue scale flying models and gliders. They made a few plastic kits as well.
Airmodel Curtiss XP-55, 1/72, 189
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Basic vac kit that is nicely molded with recessed panel lines. In white and clear plastic. Never started. Complete with all parts and instructions. Vacuform models are not recommended for beginners; experience is required as well as scratch building skills for many details.
Flyline Models Fairchild 22 - 47 inch Wingspan for RC Free Flight or Display, 107
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Very large and well engineered kit. Flyline Models was a manufacturer out of Fairfax, Virginia and was known for their high quality. Features full size detailed plans, instructions, engine cylinder materials, high quality printed balsa sheets, decals, hardware and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and plans.
Flyline Models Bucker Jungmeister Bu-133 - 32.5 Inch Wingspan for R/C, 1/8, 116
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. A true scale flying model of the classic German trainer from the 1930s/40s. Scale is listed as "1 1/2" Scale" which I believe is the non-dimensional 1/8 scale. Can be flown gas or electirc free flight or R/C. Flyline Models was a manufacturer out of Fairfax, Virginia USA. The models are known for their high quality. The kit contains full size detailed plans, instructions, high quality printed balsa sheets, hardware and more.
Revell Harbor Tugboat Lucky XI (ex-Long Beach), 1/108, 5001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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From 1979. This is a reissue of the original 'S' kit of the Long Beach. Ideal builder. This large scale (1/108) kit features very nice detail for that time and all features shown in the box art - even the three crew members. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: one part (#16 a very small detail part for the smoke stack) is different color plastic. This part is from an older issue of the same kit.
Revell Harbor Tug Taurus / Gowanus / Los Angeles - (ex-Long Beach Tugboat), 1/108, H314
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Lodela issue from 1977. This is a reissue of the famous 1950s 'S' Long Beach tug. Includes decals for all three tugs. Large scale (1/108) kit features very good detail for that time, full hull with prop and rudder detail, full deck fittings, railings, and even crew members. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Long Beach, of which Taurus is listed as one of her class, was built in Decatur, Alabama in 1943 and was one of a fleet of tugs operated by the Wilmington Transportation Company. She had a registered length of 81.1 feet and a beam of 24 feet. Gross tonnage was 146 inches and she drew 8 feet of water. Powered by a 700 hp diesel, the range was just over 3,500 miles.
Sterling Aeronca Champion - 21 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, Peanut, K1
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
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Still factory sealed. A well engineered, highly prefabricated model featuring all die-cut quality balsa parts, a large number of completely formed parts including fuselage sides, top and bottom, wing sheet covers, tail feathers, etc, finished wheels, plastic cowl & prop, rubber motor, hardware set, clear window material, colored tissue, color decals, full size plan and separate teaching instructions sheet. The Aeronca Champion was a typical trainer manufactured after WW II in anticipation of teaching masses civilian pilots. The aircraft won great attention and high praise. It was a forgiving machine with a top speed of 100 mph and it would cruise at 83 to 90 mph. The fuel capacity was 14 gallons which was good for 270 miles at cruise. Most Champions had enough instruments and equipment for almost any single engine training program.
Sterling Curtiss JN-4 Jenny - 32 inch Wingspan RC Flying Model Airplane, 1/16, E1
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Excellent model with a 32.35 inch wingspan kit for RC, CO2, free flight, control line or non-flying detailed scale build. Features all die-cut balsa and plywood parts, numerous detailed light-weight plastic parts (engine heads, exhaust, cowls and more), rubber motor, plastic prop, formed wire landing gear, clear material for windshields, strip wood, real rubber tires with completely finished hubs, control hardware, hinge material, covering material, beautiful full size plans and a huge, colorful decal sheet. 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. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits and very complete.