Varney US Navy Fleet Submarine - The First Plastic US Ship Model, 1/240
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$795
This model is a landmark in the history of Plastic Kits. The Varney Fleet Sub is the primary candidate for the first all-plastic ship kit made in the USA. The famous HO/O train manufacture, Varney, branched out into other scale model kits at the end of WWII. In late 1945, they introduced what are thought to be the first USA produced plastic model kits - the Fleet Sub and the PT-17 Stearman. Both kits were excellent scale models given the state of modeling at that time. However, Varney was 6 years too early. The Fleet Sub and PT-17 met a cool reception when it was introduced to retailers. Hobby Shops were not sure if it would sell, and did not know how to sell it. Consequently, most retailers would not order it and those who did put them where they were not seen by the public. Distributors stopped carrying the kits due to a lack of re-orders. The result was inevitable - they did not sell, and Varney pulled both kits from production very quickly. Varney was committed to cutting the molds on the LST and it was released in 1946 with the same result. That marked the end of Varney's venture into "non-train" scale plastic models. Varney dedicated all production to HO trains and in the late 1940s they sold the molds for the Fleet Sub, the LST and the PT-17 to O-Lin. The molds underwent modification (the hull was divided into two parts instead of one) and it was released by O-Lin and later Lindberg. This kit is a a very nice, never started and complete example. The box top grades 'good+' and has nice color as shown, general light stains and wear, three solid corners and one closed split corner. Three sides are as nice as the top, with one small piece of clear tape on both long sides. The right short side does have a 3/4" x 1/2" tape tear but is fine beside that . Inside, it is complete. The yellow parts display is intact and in 'good-' condition. The original krinkle small parts bag is present but split open; I have included the bag and all parts are inventoried complete. The original glue is present but the tube shattered; I have put it in a zip lock. The stand was glued to the yellow at the factory; the glue has come off. The factory glass rectangle for the stand arm is still present and in it's holder. The heavy one-piece molded hull is in rare crack-free condition and cradled into the holder. The base is in very good condition also. Very large instruction sheet is 'very good++' and folds out to illustrate construction and offers numerous display ideas for this new medium in hobby kits. Decals were not provided with the kit. This kit was made with gray injection molded details, glass stand arm and black injection molded stand and sub hull. I have seen versions with no paint on the base and hull; however, this one has the base and hull factory painted gray. The paint is in 'very good' condition on the hull and 'excellent' on the stand base. A rare example of a classic kit. Shipped with insurance only.
Strombecker Convair Manned Observational Satellite Vehicle, 1/200, D39-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$235
Very are kit from the late 1950s and in great condition inside and out. The artwork is by Cal Smith and entitled 'Tender Flight Arriving.' The model is based on Krafft Ehricke design of Convair's Astronautics Division as a 200 foot long, 600 mile-high orbiting laboratory for 4 men. The model is molded in very light blue plastic is 24 inches long when assembled. Includes a black display stand and large stand decal. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are flat and in amazing 'excellent++' condition. The instructions are 'near mint+' with very light yellowing as the only significant flaw.
Ace RC ARF Floats Set 60 size - 35 Inch Long Pair Of Floats, 60K67
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$39
These 60 size (35 inch long) floats are molded with all parts in tough, white ABS plastic. These are 'Almost Ready To Fly' and assembly very quickly. Never started and inventoried complete. Includes instructions. NOTE: this kit comes in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply and an invoice will emailed to you for that.
Aurora MBT-70 Main Battle Tank - US or West German Markings, 1/48, 060
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$55
Hard-to-find 1/48 scale armor kit in the block 'Aurora' log box from 1976. Features elevating gun, rotating turret, figures and operating treads and bogies. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro 1932 Pierce Arrow Phaeton, 1/32, C339-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$40
1965 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 detailed chassis, driveline and suspension, complete motor, full interior, removable hood and more. Molded in gloss blue, clear and chrome plate. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
DML THREE Modern Soviet Aircraft Weapons Set 1 Air-To-Air Missiles - For Mig-21 Mig-23 Mig-29 Su-21 Su-27 Yak-38, 1/72, 2504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
SALE!! Includes three kits in the one box shown. All three models are never started and still in the factory sealed internal bags. Includes decals and instructions present. Each kit is well detailed and includes Soviet pilots, 4 drop tanks, 4 AA-2 Atoll, 4 Advanced Atoll, 2 AA-10 Alamo C, 2 AA-7 IR, 2 AA-10 Alamo D,2 AA-7 SARH, 4 AA-11 Archer, 2 twin missile rails, 4 AA-8 Aphid, 2 AA-10 Alamo A and 2 AA-10 Alamo B.
Cleveland 1936 Caudron Racer - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-63
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$115
This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. 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.
Testors SR-71A or SR-71B or CIA A-12 M-12, 1/48, 584
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$119
Large-scale and nicely detailed model that features good cockpit(s), full landing gear and more. Includes optional parts for "A" or "B" variants. Includes markings for one "B" (956) and two different "A" - 974 is a standard SR-71A and 972 is a 'Low Observable" scheme. Decals are included for the CIA A-12 / M-12, but Testors never did furnish the parts. The instructions provide drawings for making the proper modifications. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller AWACS Sentry - Boeing E-3A (707) - Geilenkirchen R.F.A. 1986, 1/72, 80306
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$98
Very large and well detailed military early-warning version of the venerable 707. Features all recessed panel markings, detailed cockpit, very nicely done P&W TF-33 engines and landing gear and NATO/OTAN markings. Never started. The parts that Heller put in factory sealed bags are still sealed, and the large parts that were never bagged have been inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Adams 280mm Atomic Cannon With 2 Gun Transporters - M65, 1/40, K153-398
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$475
Very rare classic Cold-War kit from the late 1950s. The Atomic Cannon was the Army's 20 mile range gun that could fire shells that contains small atomic bombs. The model is very highly detailed for that time and features transporters with movable wheels, towing yokes, fully detailed cab interiors, complete suspension and elevating and swiveling machine guns; the Atomic Cannon itself can be configured for firing or towing positions, the barrel elevates by actual operating gears, the carriage rotates 360 degrees on platform and it actually fires 2 "Atomic" shells. Includes crew of 7. Inside, the model is factory new. It has never been started. The internal factory cardboard divider is present and in 'excellent' condition. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags; the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions. The decals are very loosely rolled and in 'very good' condition with the typical yellowing as the main flaws. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition with minimal yellowing and a slight bit of wear and creasing to the right side of the cover page. The box has like-new color and gloss with no rips, no price tags or tag marks, no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape), four solid corners, no repairs and no fading. However, it does have very light age foxing (which is very difficult to see, it is so light) and light edge & corner wear with two small spots of moderate edge wear on the left vertical edge. the four box sides are in the same condition as the top except NOTE: There is one factory tape litho pull on the lower long side. It measures 1.5" x .5".The amazing M65 280mm atomic cannon originally started life as a conventional artillery piece. Development first began in 1944 before the first atomic weapon had been tested. Far from being 'just another giant gun', the M65 was carefully designed to be a very mobile and versatile weapon. Liberal use of aluminum and other light-weight metals kept the weight of the gun and both transports to about 85 tons, which is not much more than the largest conventional gun of WWII. As a result, it is light enough to be carried by trucks and cross bridges without collapsing them. Size was also a major factor, as it can fit inside landing craft, turn street corners of an amazingly small radius and travel as fast at 35 mph. The two transporters are required to move the gun, with one in back and one in front. Power is supplied to each tractor by a 6 cylinder engine with 375 horsepower. Both transmissions are manually controlled. These 4x4 machines can push, pull or parallel one another - with the gun slung between them. The driver of the front tractor has control of the brakes and throttles of both units and can communicate to the rear driver by telephone. The gun can be traversed in a complete circle and has a range of up to 20 miles. A complete 280mm batter consisted of two guns, four 5-ton trucks towing ammunition trailers, another two trucks pulling a pair of generator trailers (each with a 30 KW generator to furnish power to the guns, a 5th truck carrying four shell carts and a 2 1/2 ton shop van. The total crew was about 100 men. Each gun could be set up to fire in less than 12 minutes and can fire a round every two minutes.
Frog Gloster Meteor F.Mk.IV Plus Airmodel F8 Conversion And Recon Nose - RAF No. 263 Sq or Royal Netherlands No.323 Sq, 1/72, F200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
Includes the Airmodel #144 Meteor F8 Conversion with white and clear parts. Complete and never used although some parts are very neatly and correctly cut from the vac sheet. Also includes a clear vacuformed nose from an unknown manufacture which I believe to be a Meteor recon FR.9 conversion. Never used and in mint condition & not yellowed. The actual kit is the Red Series issue with pleasant box art scene of "meatboxes" of Esk. 343, Koninklijke Luchtmacht serenely cruising high above an estuary, possibly the Scheldt. Well detailed and molded. Includes decals for both kits. This kit has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hasegawa F-14 Tomcat Egg Plane, 11
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$24
Still factory sealed and a very unusual kit. As the box top says, "Eggplane Models are a unique way of modifying aircraft that gives them a roundish, almost deformed shape, but still retain(s) their identifiable characteristics or traits in an entertaining way." Hasegawa issued a series of these famous 'Egg Planes' in the 1980s forward.
Heller 1928 BMW DIXI - Roadster, 1/24, 700
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$44
Very nicely molded with 80 parts and features full engine detail, very fine spoked chrome wheels, full front and rear suspension and driveline detail, positionable front wheels, complete interior, optional top, optional position doors (opened or closed) and more. Molded in white, chrome, clear and with rubber tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Chevrolet Impala SS, 1/25, 6399
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Very nice model with 66 parts, detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, detailed chassis, full interior, and more. Molded in the correct colors (gloss black, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires) so no painting is needed. Decals are extensive and include instrument faces. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: (1) front suspension to frame. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa J-35O Draken Austrian Special - (J35 / J35O), 1/48, 09817
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$59
This is a special edition is the only modern 1/48 Draken model and is dated 2008. Very well detailed with 108 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy, drop tanks and a large and color decal sheet and paint guide for this beautiful Austrian aircraft. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
KVZ Antonov AN-24 Interflug, 1/100, 15130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Box and artwork is in excellent condition. Classic Cold War 1970s East German/USSR airliner in colorful Interflug markings. Molded in gloss white, clear, black and silver. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes 'near mint' large decal sheet and instructions. Even includes to metal tubes of original glue. KVZ was the logo used by this East German kit manufacturer from 1969 to 1973. During this time, some fantastic Cold War kits were produced of Russian Airliners and Military Helicopters and Aircraft.
Hawk Curtiss Racer R3C-1 - One Piece Box Issue 1946 - (R3C1), 1/48, 600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$150
For the advanced model collector. This is a model kit with a fascinating history as it may be among the very first injection molded kits produced in the United States (please see the article about early USA kit production on this website). The Hawk model company was the most innovative in America and had been making constant 1/48 scale models in wood and metal since the late 1920s. During the re-run of the World's Fair in 1933, Hawk may have made the world's first injection molded airplanes models - but they were not kits. The models were completely finished and were on display for the princely sum of $25 each. The Mates brothers, who founded and ran Hawk, were quick to incorporate this new technology by adding injection molded details to the wooden kits in the late 1930s. During the war, Hawk put it's injection molding knowledge to work making ID models for the US Armed Forces. Originally there was a nation-wide program to have children and adults make these from wood, but consistency was an issue - injection molded solved this problem. Immediately after WWII in 1946, Hawk made the Curtiss Racer model injection molded in black tenite. The box was a simple one-color affair. This kit, like Varney's PT-17, met a very cool reception at hobby shops. Hawk quickly changed the box to two colors, added box artwork and molding the kit in bright yellow acetate plastic. That makes it the second issue, still from 1946, and that is this kit for sale here. The box is in very good condition with great colors. There is tape on both end flaps. The box has not been crushed or flattened, which is unusual. These came in one-piece boxes and they are not very strong. Inside, the kit has minor assembly. The fuselage 1/2s have been glued. The quality of assembly is excellent - there are no gaps and no glue showing. There is no other assembly. The kit is 100% complete with all parts. The small parts are still sealed in the 'crinkle' bag. The instructions are in as new condition. Please note that Hawk did not issue decals with this issue of this kit.
Pyro 1930 Packard Boat-Tailed Roadster, 1/32, C343-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
1965 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. The model features detailed chassis with suspension, steering linkage and fuel tank, spoke wheels, complete motor & interior and a removable hood. Molded in green, chrome plated & clear and with rubber tires. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Aurora F6F Hellcat, 1/43, 40-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$149
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the left short side. Aurora of Canada issue. The factory-applied stickers have a '130' price suffix, but the box was originally '100' priced. Dated 1964 with fantastic Mort Kunstler artwork.
Aoshima IJN Atago 1944 Heavy Cruiser - Ironclad Issue Takao Class Ironclad - Plus Gold Medal Models Photoetch Superdetail Set, 1/350, 038857
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$159
Includes the superb and extesnive Gold Medal Models #35042 Brass PE Detail Set which is designed for all Aoshima 1/350 Takao Class Cruisers. Never used and complete with all parts and instructions. The actual model is the finest kit every produced of this subject. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.