Plastic Model Kits
Merlin Models Hawker Hart Frog Penguin Replica, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$32
Still factory tape sealed. Have you ever wanted to build the world's first injection molded plastic kits? Well, now you can and for an affordable price. As you know, Frog in England produced the world's first plastic model kits starting back in 1938. Merlin Models receive permission for this very limited edition, exact replica of this historic Frog Penguin kit. Nicely molded model usually includes photocopies of the original Penguin instructions (I cannot confirm that since the kit is still factory sealed). In the late 1930s, before WWII, Frog created the world's first line of injection molded plastic model kits. Since Frog stood for 'Flies Right Off the Ground' and Frog had a famous line of flying models, the world's first all injection molded kits were called Frog Penguin for the bird that does not fly. The Penguin Hart was among the early pre-war releases by Frog.
Airfix Grumman J2F-6 or OA-12 Duck - US Navy or Air Force - (J2F6), 1/72, 03031
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$28
Still factory sealed. 1980s issue from original 1960s molds and well molded and detailed for that time with 68 pieces. The amazing Duck first flew in 1934, saw service all through WWII and was not phased out untill the mid 1950s. Has markings for NAS Patuxent River 1943 and 10th Rescue Sq USAF Elmendorf Alaska, 1948.
Airfix Apollo Lunar Module / Astronauts / Equipment / Moon Base, 1/72, 03013
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$54
Still factory sealed. 1991 issue features lunar module with astronaut figures, simulated moon surface base and models of experimental equipment.
Monogram Grumman TBF Avenger - Confederate Air Force Ghost Squadron Issue, 1/48, 5210
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
1988 reissue of the original Four Star kit and is famous for it's many action features including retractable landing gear, opening bomb bay doors and dropping torpedo, working ball turret with elevating machine gun, rotating propeller and wheels, two crew members and more. The kit has never been started. Many parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag; the ones that are not still sealed have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, 1/72, 5434
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$26
1984 issue of the famous two-seat strike aircraft. Well detailed and molded for that time. Features conformal fuel tanks, detailed landing gear and wheel wells, four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, two 1000 lb bombs, eight 500 lb bombs and 30mm gun pod. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Patton Tank M48A2 - 90mm Gun Tank, 1/35, 8217
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$62
1972 reissue of the original Four Star kit. Large scale kit is well detailed with flexible treads, rotating turret and cupola, elevating 90mm main gun and machine gun, three opening and closing hatches and working bogies. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts present and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Curtiss F11C-2 Goshawk - (F11C2), 1/48, 535-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$44
This late 1950s issue has beautiful Ray Gaedke artwork on an amazing 'Excellent++' condition hardbox. The box has color and gloss like new and light general wear as the only flaws. This is a very nicely molded kit for that time and includes rigging photos. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that although the instructions show special short 'spreader bars' to use with wing rigging, they did not provide them. Round stock plastic, a short piece of wire or pulled sprue works perfectly.
AMT Ford Courier Minivan Pickup Truck, 1/25, 2701
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$44
Still factory sealed. 1970s one and only issue and very rare in this condition. This model can be assembled as a stock pickup truck, custom truck or minivan. Nicely detailed with over 80 parts and features rolling chassis construction just like the real truck with full suspension, exhaust gas tank and more, detailed engine and compartment, removable hood, full interior, working tailgate, optional wheels, roll bar, minivan topper, optional bumper guard and more. Molded in colored plastic (usually white), clear, chrome and with rubber tires.
Frog Bristol Beaufighter Mk.21 Spin Issue - 31 Sq 77 Wing Dutch East Indies 1944 / 22 Sq RAAF Australian Air Force Sanga Sanga Phillipines Late 1944 - Green Series, 1/72, F291Spin
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$29
Hard-to-find 1970s 'Spin' version. This kit contains the extra parts required to accept the Frog F20 Spin-a-prop motorizing kit (not included). Nicely molded kit with no rivets for a realistic model when built. Has load-out and markings for the two aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The actual airplane has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: missing display stand. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Aurora SE-5 Scout, 1/48, 103-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$55
First issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo. This logo only appeared for one year. In 1957 it was replaced with the famous oval 'Famous Fighters' Sunburst logo. The artwork is by Jim Cox. This kit was one of a very famous line of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft kits introduced by Aurora at this time. Due to the popularity, subjects were still being released into the 1960s. Molded in glossy olive green and black. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora German Pfalz D-3 - (D-III DIII), 1/48, 109-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$62
Jo Kotula artwork is in exceptional condition. This is the second issue of this kit - please note 79 cent price extension and 'Famous Fighters' in the sunburst logo. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk, 1/40, 85-0030
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$36
Still factory sealed. 1999 reissue of the 1958 'Four Star' kit. Possibly the best kit ever injection molded of the first aircraft to sustain powered, controlled flight. Excellent detail and includes rigging instructions. Kit also features figures of Orville and Wilbur Wright, monorail launching track and carrier dolly and historical accessories-"C" clamp, bench, can, spade and starting battery that were all present at the first flight.
Monogram AD-6 Skyraider - US Navy VA-155, 1/48, 5429
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
1983 issue that is very nicely detailed and well molded in the best Monogram tradition. Features complete cockpit, detailed main and tail wheel wells, optional position canopy, a variety of load-out options, rotating propeller & wheels and more. Never started. It has been inventoried and the aircraft is complete but NOTE: missing pilot figure. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram US Space Missiles Titan II / Atlas / Minuteman II / Thor / Hound Dog / Corporal / Nike Hercules / Sergeant / Nike Ajax / Poseidon / Honest John / Terrier / Lacrosse / ASROC / Rat / Sparrow / Bullpup / Falcon / Redstone / Jupiter / Spartan & More, 1/128, 6055
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$128
1983 reissue of the detailed 1969 kit. Includes 36 scale missile kits and special display stand. As years past, Monogram modified the Four Star then the 1969 molds to reflect current missile development. Never started. The parts that were originally factory sealed are still sealed; the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter Curtiss P-40B Warhawk - Tomahawk MkIIA, 1/48, 02807
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$40
Still factory sealed. Excellent kit from all new molds featuring many pieces and some photoetched details.
Trumpeter Brazil EE-T2 Osorio, 1/35, 00338
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$24
Still factory sealed.
Czech Model Bell XP-77 Lightweight Fighter, 1/48, 4803
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
Well detailed injection molded model includes True Details resin cockpit, nose wheel well & three main and nose wheels, engine/nose weight and more. Includes decals for two aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, 1/25, 1244
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$64
Still factory sealed. This is the 1996 reissue of the original 'S' kit utilizing the original artwork. Molded in black, clear and excellent chrome. The Eldorado Brougham four door hardtop (suicide doors) started as a dream car in the GM Motorama and made it to the production floor as the luxury car with "the greatest number of important technological advances ever included in a custom built automobile". The styling was revolutionary at the time. The car sported a large and powerful V-8 engine and air suspension. The interior was simply stunning, with upholstery combinations such as cashmere, nylon and leather in any number of patterns and styles and plenty of chrome trim. In the rear seat, there was a retractable armrest which contained a storage compartment fitted with a vanity, tissue dispenser, cigarette case and a large mirror. All these items, including custom perfume, were designed just for this car. At a price tag of $13,000 few were made but they are valuable classics today.
Revell British Canberra Bomber Whip-Fly, 1/81, H157-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$115
Rare hardbox kit from 1961 has fantastic artwork of an RAF Canberra flying over 'The Rock'. This example is in amazing investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with factory new color and gloss, four solid and original corners, no repairs, no fading, creasing or tears, no price tags or tag marks and no tape or tape marks at all. The only flaws are very light wear as hown on the box top. Based on the 1950s B-57 "S" kit, the Whip-Fly Canberra comes with RAF decals, flight ballast, control handle, 12 feet of control line, control ring, colorful streamers for the jet engines and a underside pod which is a in-flight whistle! Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions included. Included in the famous 'Whip Fly' series are the H151 F9F-8 Cougar, H152 F-84F, H153 F-89D Scorpion, H154 F8U-1 Crusader, H155 F-39 Airacobra and H156 F-101A Voodoo. Although not listed yet, there was also a Whip-Fly Canberra, F-106 and Yak-25 Flashlight. The Whip-Fly series seemed like a good idea...at first. Revell quickly realized that spinning heavily-ballasted, sharp objects at dizzying speeds in or outside the home near groups of children was not the best idea. The series was quickly discontinued.
Revell American Firefighters Chemical and Ladder, 1/48, F201-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$74
First Revell issue dated 1953 with a wonderful hardbox illustration. Features well molded wagon with equipment, real metal chain, horses with material for harnesses, dog and fireman. The kit has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present. Marlin first cut the molds in 1952 and issued the six original American Firefighters (Chemical and Ladder, Steamer, Hook and Ladder, Water Tower, Aerial Ladder and Hose Reel) in 1952. Revell signed a marketing agreement with Marlin in 1953. Five of the kit were released with the Revell name and marketing name 'Collectors Kits, Closter N.J.' Revell added the horse parts as they were not originally part of the Marlin issues. The kits made excellent display pieces, but they never caught the imagination of young men like jet aircraft did. The five molds were shipped to Brazil. After run for Kikoler (Revell Brazil's Distributor), they were shipped back to the USA but the molds were lost at sea. This issue is from when Revell still had the marketing agreement, as it says 'Trade Mark Copyright 1953 Marlin Toy Co. Inc' on the box top and 'Collector's Kits, Inc, Closter, N.J.' on the side.