Entex De Havilland No.1 (DH-1) 1910 / Antoinette 1908 Monoplane / Voisin Farman 1908 Biplane 'The Pioneers of the Air' (Ex-Taimei), 1/72, 8448
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare and highly detailed kits from original Taimei molds. These are unique and accurate kits. The original internal frame structure and details of the aircraft is built from injection molded plastic. When complete, it is covered with a very strong fabric which is included. The result is a very realistic aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bags complete with instructions. Fuji also released this kit from ex-Taimei molds, and since Entex lists the kits as being made in Japan (and uses Fuji's box art), it is likely that Fuji molded the kits for Entex. Some of these molds found their way to Renwal, where they may have been the inspiration for the famous Aeroskin series.
Frog DH-88 Comet Racer - Bagged, 1/72, F226F
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Excellent quality Frog kit that builds into a realistic model. Includes figures of Capt. Scott and Capt. Black, the famous Comet pilots who won the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race from England to Australia. The DH-88 was designed specifically for this race and performed wonderfully. 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.
Execuform Stinson Reliant SR-10 (Early) / SR-10J / AT-19 (V-77) - Landing Gear or Floats - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Rare 1/72 scale SR-10 that has optional parts to build one of the three version listed, as well as optional float or wheel version. Contains one large sheets of very good quality vacuform moldings, a clear canopy and detailed drawings and instructions. Never started and complete. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform kits. They are not recommended for beginners.
JGMT Caudron C.860 (C860), 1/48
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Excellent limited edition kit. Features main airframe parts in professional grade castings with recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, clear canopy (2), metal prop blades and paint guide and full decals. 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.
LDM Pitts S.2A (S2A) - Royal Jordanians Falcons Aerobatic Team, 1/48, 1
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Superb limited issue kit with very clean and detailed castings, clear windshield and a full decal sheet including stripes, stars, lettering and much more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. LDM was Lawrence Design & Models, which was founded by Brian Lawrence around 1980 in Worchester Park, Surrey, UK. The kits produced are of unique subjects and of top quality metal castings. This has made them highly desired by modern builders and collectors.
Karaya Short Crusader Racer, 1/48, 48023
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Superb limited edition kit. Features main airframe parts in professional grade castings, detailed cockpit, beaching dolly with wheels, clear window material and decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Special Hobby Blohm Voss Bv-155B (V-1) Karavanken - (Bv155), 1/72, SH 72072
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Limited edition, high quality injection molded model kit with all fine recessed panel lines, high-definition resin details, very good cockpit, detailed gear wells and more.
Aeroclub Martin Baker Mark 2 Ejection Seats (2) - MK2 Meteor / Wyvern / Sea Hawk / CF-100 / Canberra / Hunter / Attacker / Venom / Swift, 1/72, EJ001
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
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Includes two highly detailed ejection seats. Precision all-metal scale castings are an excellent upgrade for your model. Never used and inventoried complete with all parts.
Pyro Design-A-Plane - Makes 4104 Different Jets, 360
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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SALE! Classic late 1950/early 1960 kit by Pyro Plastics of Union, NJ. The kit consists of a 'Design-A-Matic' Slide Computer ('Validated by Remington Rand Univac Division'), a series of aircraft fuselage, nose and tail cone sections as well as canopies, different styles of wings, rudders and elevators (all very roughly 1/48 scale), two stands, landing gear and reusable insignia stickers (CCCP, USA, RAF and France) and full instructions. With the instructions and computer you can build one of over 4000 variations of jet fighter designs. The parts are snap together so they can be used again and again. This issue has the very nice internal presentation cardboard material. The kit has not been started. Includes all parts, computer, instructions and sticker sheet. A few of the stickers have been taken off and neatly put back on the sheet - none are missing. The Design-A-Plane kit was one of a series of design kits, including the Design-A-Car, Design-A-House and the Design-A-House Master Set.
Academy Boeing B-17B Flying Fortress, 1/72, 2106
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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From 1991. Beautiful and highly detailed model of the early Fortress. Molded with all fine recessed panel lines. Features excellent cockpit detail, rotating props and wheels, bomb bay detail and full bomb load and optional position doors. NOTE: this kit minor but very neat paint and assembly. PAINT: the interior surfaces, engines, guns, bombs and landing gear have been neatly airbrushed. BUILT: bombs, stabilizer and wheel halves are very neatly built. There is no other paint or assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Artiplast Macchi M.C. 72 (MC-72) Stavebnice - Racing Float Plane, 1/50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This racer was built for the 1933 Schneider cup. Only one was produced. This plane was piloted by Francesco Agello and won the world speed record for Italy on October 23, 1934 with a speed of 440.67 mph. The floatplane had a unique engine arrangement with two independent motors mounted front to back driving counter-rotating props. Drag was minimized by close cowling to the blocks and the least possible braces for the floats. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Apollo Lunar Spacecraft - Large 20 inch Top of Saturn V in 1/48, 1/48, H1838-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1969 second issue of this fantastic kit. Includes Apollo Program Fact Booklet. Essentially, this model is the complete top section of the Saturn V in 1/48 scale. The model has five highly detailed sections which are removable: Command Module, Service Module, Launch Escape Tower, Lunar Module and Apollo Saturn Adapter Section. Stands over 20 inches high when assembled. Two display bases are included for in flight and for lunar landing. The kit has never been started. All but one set of parts are still in sealed in the factory parts bags. The 'Command Module' was not in a bag, and it is inventoried complete. Includes instructions, Apollo booklet, decals and clear window material. NOTE: the instructions and Apollo booklet have light bug damage. The box has repairs to the sides and repaired split corners.
ESCI Opel Blitz 3 6 Ambulance Truck, 1/72, 8035
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very nicely molded and detailed armor kit. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora-ESCI Opel Blitz 3.6-36S, 1/72, 6215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. Unusual Aurora issue from ESCI quality molds. Very good mold quality and 60 parts. Features detailed chassis and undercarriage, removable soft top, fuel drums, decals for four versions and more.
Hasegawa Panzer Kampfwagen VI Tiger I E, 1/72, 708-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Very highly detailed 1/72 armor kit. Ideal for 1/72 scale dioramas. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Matchbox North American FJ-4B Fury - Navy VA-126 NAS Miramar or Marines VMA-223 El Toro 1958, 1/48, PK652
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Large 1/48 scale 'B' Fury variant. Nicely molded kit with very fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface lines. Features working arresting gear, optional position speed brakes, optional position folding wing tips, drop tanks, four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, cockpit with pilot and optional position canopy, nicely detailed air inlet and decals for the two colorful aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Airfix Boeing 314 Pan Am Clipper - 'Dixie' or BOAC 'Berwick', 1/144, 1415-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Craftmaster issue. Very well molded and detailed older kit. Has decals for both aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. In the 1930s Pan Am was a household word in the USA for their romantic foreign routes and the glamorous 'China Clippers' that crossed the Pacific Ocean, stopping at such ports as Wake Island. Pan Am's attention soon turned to the Atlantic. Since non-stop service would be needed, a new aircraft was designed. The Boeing 314 was chosen. This huge flying boat started flying the Atlantic mail in 1939 with a trip over 26 hours long. Before the war, the 314 fleet flew the Pacific, Atlantic and other routes. The airliner was a palace compared to the cramped jets and limited service of today. The flight deck compared to the bridge of a ship and housed 6 crew. It was connected to the passenger cabin by a spiral staircase. The luxurious cabins were divided into 5 standard compartments, each seating 10 passengers, a dining salon for 14, a special compartment for four and a deluxe bridal suite. 74 could be carried on day trips and 40 when sleeping quarters for all passengers was required. Chefs prepared gourmet meals while passengers lounged in deeply cushioned wicker chairs and enjoyed a grand view of the scenery from about 5,000 feet. The age of the Clippers ended shortly after WWII when land planes could operate at much higher speeds than the flying boats.
MPC HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant - Son Tay Prison Raid Markings - Signed by Dr. John Guilmartin Jr, Lt. Col USAF (Ret) - Decorated Vietnam Jolly Rescue Pilot, 1/72, 1-4401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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This kit has been signed on May 24, 2002 by John Guilmartin Jr. His extensive service included two tours as a Jolly Green long-range rescue pilot, flying HH-3Es in 1964-66 and HH-53Cs in 1975. In his first tour he was credited with 118 combat missions over Laos and Vietnam. His second tour he flew in the April 1975 evacuations of Phnom Penh and Saigon operating from the USS Midway. His decorations include the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit and the Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters. There is a flier with this kit from the event on May 24, 2002 where he signed the box. His full bio is on the flier as well. The actual kit has markings for one of the two ships on the famous North Vietnam raid. Kit features optional position doors, moving rotor blades, full interior, optional position loading ramp and tail skid, detailed cockpit and crew. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell USS Los Angeles CA135 - Pre 'S' - Fall River - Baltimore - Pittsburg - Columbus - Bremerton - Canberra - Toledo - Quincy - Chicago - St. Paul - Helena - Macon - Boston, 1/490, H306-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Pre 'S' kit from 1954. Full hull kit with very good detail for that time. The kit has never been started. All small parts are still in the factory sealed 'crinkle' bag, and the parts that were never factory sealed (hull, deck, 2 stands) are complete. With decals, flag sheet and instructions. Has stern name and hull number decals for these cruisers: USS Los Angeles - Fall River - Baltimore - Pittsburg - Columbus - Bremerton - Canberra - Toledo - Quincy - Chicago - St. Paul - Helen - Macon - Boston.
Revell USS Los Angeles CA135 - Pre 'S' - Fall River - Baltimore - Pittsburg - Columbus - Bremerton - Canberra - Toledo - Quincy - Chicago - St. Paul - Helena - Macon - Boston, 1/490, H306-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Pre 'S' kit from 1954. Full hull kit with very good detail for that time. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, flags and instructions. Has stern name and hull number decals for these cruisers: USS Los Angeles - Fall River - Baltimore - Pittsburg - Columbus - Bremerton - Canberra - Toledo - Quincy - Chicago - St. Paul - Helen - Macon - Boston.