Midwest Aero-Star .40 - 62 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft, 159
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$149
**SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** Features the popular 'Success Series Handbook' which guides you through setting up your workshop, aircraft assembly and even preparing you for your first flight, machine-cut and sanded ribs, pre-cut spruce spares, pre-cut balsa sheeting, many other pre-cut and factory-shaped parts, quality hardware package and more. Includes three rolled plans and a large decal sheet. Never started. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory. Almost all of the parts were factory sealed in clear bags; they are all still factory sealed. The few parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. NOTE: this kit came 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.
Nichimo IJN Chokai Heavy Cruiser - Motorized, 1/500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$119
Early issue from the 1960s before Nichimo used part numbers. It is part of a unique and very successful 1/500 scale warship series with rare glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. The model can be built motorized for operation in water or static full hull or waterline versions. It is very well detailed and molded for that time. Includes all hardware for motorizing with metal gear box for duel-propeller drive, brass batter contacts and switch, wire, threaded steel propeller shafts, universal joints and more, one piece lower hull (molded in an excellent simulation of IJN Hull Red), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, some finer details in black plastic and more. Never started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags with the Nichimo paper headers. The hardware has been inventoried complete. Includes instructions and even the original silver and gold foil covered cardboard nameplate for display. Please note that Nichimo did not furnish decals or the electric motor with these early issues.
Aurora Lightning P-38 - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Rare. Third issue with rectangular 'Aurora Line' logo and Famous Fighters of All Nations on the box top. The box has four solid and original corners, no repairs, tags, tag marks or tape (other than the factory sealing tape) but has moderate wear and very light age foxing as shown, hence the grade of 'good.' Inside, this model is molded in a stunning and beautiful correct gloss medium blue plastic and clear. It includes the correct early rectangular clear stand and stand arm. The model has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Even the original factory tissue packing paper is present. NOTE: the decal were previously stuck to the instructions in several small areas. The actual transfers are in 'excellent' condition; the damage is to the backing paper only.
Monogram US Air Force Refueling Group B-47 And KC-135, 1/240, P409-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$295
Very rare, one and only issue dated 1960. When Monogram invested in the tooling for the 18 aircraft "Air Power" set, the sales did not meet expectations. In order to increase revenue from the molds, Monogram issued three separate kits- the "Refueling Group," "Bomber Group" and "Fighter Group" in the "Forty Niner" series with the Tu-16 Badger, F-101 and P-40. These kits utilized aircraft from the Air Power set with special blue-molded display stands, unique decals and instructions. The two aircraft are well molded with recessed panel line detail. Decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition and the instructions in 'near mint+' condition. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: this kit must be shipped double-boxed for protection.
Drone Engineering Secret Weapon - Spectacular Disel Flyer - 38 Inch Wingspan Super Stunt Control Line Model Designed For Diesel Engine
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$125
Very rare and from 1948. This is a completely prefabricated, balsa and hardwood super-stunt control line design by Leon Shulman. At that time it was capable of doing every possible maneuver that control line models could perform and some that could not be done, such as a loop and vertical 8's. It can literally be built in a few hours and features factory cut and carved, high-quality wooden parts, shaped and hollowed leading edges, tapered training edges, hardware, fully formed wire landing gear (or to be used as a take-off trolley that remained on the runway to improve performance), covering tissue and more. The full size plans include heavily illustrated step-by-step assembly as well as complete flying tips from the famous designer. NOTE: this kit has 'excellent' quality sub assembly as follows: bellcrank to elevator; upper & lower fuselage and hardwood reinforcements assembled. Horizontal stabilizer and elevator are very neatly sanded. There is no other assembly. The model has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork included. Please note that the covering tissue has bug damage. In 1948 Drone Diesel also produced and marketed the 'Dronette' Sport Flyer & Stunt Trainer and the 'Hot-Rock,' a National Open Stunt Champion in 1947. These model, with the 'Secret Weapon,' promoted 'Diesel At Its Best,' the Drone Diesel Engine with a Class B displacement of .297, bore of 21/32 and Stroke of 7/8". The compression ratio was whopping 18 to 1. A speed control and variable compression head were also available.
Model Airways Nieuport 28 1917, 1/16, 1002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$169
Excellent model from 2000 that builds the skeletal inner structure of a Nieuport 28. Features over 190 laser cut hardwood (basswood, birch and plywood) parts, over 200 Britannia metal, copper, aluminum, steel, brass and rubber parts and over 50 Britannia metal castings for the Gnome-Rhone Type 9N rotary engine complete with all cylinders, distributor, spark plugs and crankcase. Details other than the engine (which is a kit to itself) include turnbuckles, guy wires, compression bar, pulleys, wire support brackets, struts, flight instruments, tires and much more. Includes three sheets of full size plans and very detailed instructions. Completed wingspan is 20 inches. Never started. All of the small parts and many of the large parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The few larger parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes all plans and instructions.
Revell Airborne Marines Gift Set - A-4D Skyhawk and HRS-1 Helicopter, 1/48, G271-195
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$295
From 1956 - the first and only issue of this rare holiday season gift set. Contains the A-4D Skyhawk and HRS-1 both with US Marine markings. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape, price tags, torn or missing litho. However, it has the typical 'cross hatch' marks from the original ribbon that Revell shipped these kits with as well as heavy ribbon marks along the top as shown; there is also moderate wear on the top long side. Inside, the HRS-1 is molded in the correct dark blue plastic and the famous clear Revell base and correct Marines decals for this this issue. The A-4 is molded in the correct medium gray with the clear base and correct and colorful Marines markings for this kit. The instructions are correct also and show these unique decals on the models. The kits have never been started. Both are still in the factory sealed internal bags and include decals and instructions in excellent condition.
Revell USS Pennsylvania BB38 Battleship - Sea Power Issue, 1/426, H422-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
Rare 1961 Sea Power hardbox release of USS Arizona's famous sister ship. The Pennsylvania was in dry-dock during the December 7th Pearl Harbor attack and survived with minimal damage. She was rebuilt and saw significant action in the Pacific in WWII, steaming over 150,000 miles from 1941 to 1945. It is thought that she may have fired more ammunition than any ship in history and she never once reported 'Not Ready' for any operation or need. After being used as a nuclear test ship at Bikini, she was towed to Kwajalein and sunk. The kit has never been started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions.
Jim Shirley Productions USS Chicago CG11 1960s - Guided Missile Cruiser, 1/700, JFL0011
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$125
Very rare. This kit has a beautifully cast resin main hull and like most resin ships, is considered superior to injection molding. There are numerous other resin details. Includes full instructions with parts guide and illustrated assembly steps. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes all paperwork.
Planet Models Junkers Ju-287 V3 (A-1) - (Ju287V3), 1/72, 068
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Rare, well detailed, high-definition cast resin model. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Junkers Ju287 series was probably the most advanced WWII bomber to actually fly. Development continued until the end of the war; the Soviets captured the remaining aircraft, moved them to the USSR, completed and flew them. This turned out to be key to future Soviet bomber designs.
Revell CV-59 USS Forrestal - The First Super Carrier, 1/542, H339
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$149
Still factory sealed. 1977 issue of the very popular 1950s 'S' kit. Features one-piece full hull with complete rudders and propeller detail, one piece flight deck, highly detailed island structure, separately molded AA armament and gun directors, ship's boats, moving elevators, crane & antenna booms, flight deck crash crane, 11 tractors, airwing of 18 A3D Skywarriors, F7U Cutlass, FJ-3 Furies, F2H-4 Banshees and 2 HUP-3 Helicopters, display stand and more.
Bandai Pendle Princess Garrett 1919 Steam Traction Engine, 1/16, 35356
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$325
Rare early Bandai issue. This model is an exact copy of the Richard Garrett and Sons Ltd Pendel Princess, which survived the steam era to become a museum display. The original was built in 1919 and was 7 tons. It produced 4 horsepower and reached about 6 mph. Molded in brown, red, yellow, brass (gold) plate, black, clear, clear tinted in red, light blue and green and with real rubber tires, rubber tubing and several metal parts. Includes full pinstripe decals on two large sheets. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The few parts that were not factory sealed (the two yellow parts trees & large red parts) have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Heller Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star - AEW Aircraft, 1/72, 80311
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Still factory sealed. Hard to find kit of the early Air Force and Navy AWACS. This kit comes with Navy decals.
Williams Brothers Gee Bee Z Racer - 1931 Thompson Trophy Winner - Wasp Jr or Wasp Sr. Aircraft, 1/32, 32-426
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$27
Nicely detailed, large kit of this classic 1930s racer features parts to build early Wasp Jr or later Wasp Sr versions, full cockpit, real rubber or plastic wheels, rigging material, rigging diagram and more. Includes extensive and colorful decals. NOTE: the engine has been built. There is no other assembly and the quality of assembly is very good; liquid cement was used. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Japanese Sub I-19 - With Large Display Base, 1/275, 728-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$85
The I-19 is famous for firing history's most successful torpedo spread. On September 14, 1942 off Guadalcanal, the I-19 was patrolling of the Solomons when she fired a 6 torpedo spread. Three hit and sank the US Carrier CV-7 WASP, and the remaining three exploded against the BB North Carolina and the destroyer O'Brien. The destroyer sank & the North Carolina had to be repaired at Pearl and did not enter service again until November 16, 1942. The I-19's Glen seaplane also flew night reconnaissance on February 23, 1942 over Pearl Harbor for the planned second attack by Emily flying boats on that base. This kit is the 1969 issue in the 'Big A' logo hardbox. This large scale kit is almost 16 inches long when assembled and is an excellent model from Aurora's best efforts of the late 1960s/early 1970s. Aurora knew that most of their kits were outclassed, so in the mid and late 1960s they cut a new molds with much better detail - the I-19 was one of those. Includes display stand, a large wood-grained display base, decals, periscope and cranes, detailed Glen Seaplane, conning tower, deck guns and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg FJ-2 Fury Jet Fighter - First Logo Small Box Issue, 1/48, 516
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$44
Rare first issue from the mid 1950s that features Ray Gaedke artwork, the circular Lindberg logo and short, early two-piece box. Correctly molded in an amazing metallic dark blue with a red nose and clear canopy. Includes the correct early instructions. Please note, the instructions have the circle logo and the rectangular logo, which was not uncommon for early Lindberg kits. NOTE: this kit has minor and neat assembly of the pilot to the chair and the chair to the floor. But the wrong glue was used so they did not stick together. No other parts have glue on them. Inventoried with all plastic parts present and instructions. NOTE: Missing decals. Paul Lindberg created plans for stick and tissue flying models that were published in popular modeling magazines in the 1930s. During this time, he marketed wooden flying kits, asking builders to request that your local dealer carry "The Lindberg Line" of models. When plastic kits first appeared, Paul Lindberg and a Mr. Olsen founded O-Lin models, purchased the unsuccessful Varney molds for the Fleet Sub, PT Boat, LST and PT-17. After mold modification, they entered production and quickly cut new molds such as the P-80, Seabee and more. The association with Mr. Olsen did not last long, and Paul Lindberg took over or bought out the molds, thus starting the famous plastic "Lindberg Line". The first box art was simply carry over from O-Lin. Early O-Lin artwork was simple and two -color. However, Ray Gaedke did some late O-Lin boxes such as the Corsair, which was also used by Lindberg. Gaedke artwork was colorful and bold, and Paul Lindberg wasted no time in having Gaedke make the new artwork for the Lindberg Line.
Dragon B-1B Lancer Test Program, 1/144, 4613
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$32
Features over 60 pieces, wings that swing, enclosed & detailed gear wells, optional position bomb bay doors, molded-in bomb bay detail with rotary drum (front) and cruise missiles (rear), cockpit, realistic & accurate engine intake splitters and exhaust cones and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Zvezda HMS Dreadnought Battleship, 1/350, 9039
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
This model is from new molds and is a very nice full-hull model. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Six-Wheel Van - Ford Custom With Trail Bike, 1/25, 2502
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$110
Very rare original issue and even rarer in this investment-grade 'Factory Sealed Excellent" condition. This radical custom van features special body, numerous custom parts, detailed Ford 351 CID V-8 engine, opening hood, detailed chassis, interior and even a detailed model of a Honda Trail Bike which stows on the six-wheelers 'back porch.'
Balsa USA Moonraker - 54 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$135
Out-of-production and rare. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. It has been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. NOTE: this kit came 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.