Berkeley Aeronca C-3 - 36 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft For R/C or Free Flight, 1/12, 4-12
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$165
Big 1/12 scale model with a 36 inch wingspan. Originally designed as a gas powered model for free flight or control line, it can be converted to electric power and modern RC (radio control) gear if you wish. Features covering material, decals, full size plans, formed wire parts, die cut balsa and plywood parts, many factory cut blocks, fully formed wooden wheels, clear canopy material, factory cut spars & stringers and more. The model has not been started. The parts are inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions. Berkeley is a very famous manufacturer of flying model kits from the Golden Age of flying aviation, about 1932-1954. Founded in 1933 by William Effinger, the company was quite progressive in producing quality kits - it was likely the Berkeley 'Buccaneer' was the first gas powered model in kit form. In the later 1930s, Effinger acquired the services of a very talented Henry Struck. Struck went on to design numerous award-winning kits under the Berkeley name. Berkeley weathered the post WWII recession and emerged as a major kit producer in the late 1940 and 1950s. These were great years for Berkeley and they produced some incredible and large kits. The company went bankrupt in about 1960 however. Fox engines (Duke Fox) bought the company and released the kits alongside his own FOX models and engines. This arrangement did not last, and in the early 1960s the Berkeley name disappeared from hobby shop shelves.
Planet Models Loening M-8, 1/48, 099
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$74
Rare. Very high quality resin kit featuring a very good full cockpit, detailed engine and more. Includes decals for a US Army Aircraft. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Jo-Han 1959 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Black Body Underpan And Windshield ONLY Promo - (Promotional Model), 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
Ideal for those looking to restore a 59 Rambler Wagon Promo or kit. Includes the following three warp-free parts ONLY: high-gloss black body, black chassis/underpan and green-tinted clear windshield insert (which includes front and rear windshields and all side windows). Nothing else is included. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. Please note that these are made with a newer plastic that has very good gloss but does not warp.
Airfix Republic F-105G Thunderchief Wild Weasel - 17th Wild Weasel Sq 388th TFW USAF Korat Thailand January 1973 / 35th TFW George AFB California 1978, 1/72, 05024
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$34
Still factory sealed. This is a well molded model of the two seat AA/SAM suppression version of the venerable Thud.
Comet North American F-51D Mustang - With Vacuform Canopy and Spinner - 24 Inch Wingspan - (P-51D), 3901
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$48
From the early 1970s. Large scale issue for rubber or gas free flight, or easily converted to RC using modern tiny and light servos and receivers. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with completely formed and finished leading and trailing wing edges, high-quality, die-cut balsa printwood, balsa stripwood and spars, clear vacuform canopy (in near mint, not yellowed condition) and spinner, fully formed wooden main and tail wheels, rubbber motor, plastic propeller, color insignia, covering tissue and excellent, large full size plans/instructions. Never started and complete. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Hobby Craft USAAC Boeing P-26C Peashooter - 94th Pursuit Sq or 94th PS 1 PG, 1/48, HC1563
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$34
Still factory sealed. This is a well molded kit that features all recessed fine panel lines, detailed cockpit, optional position entry hatch, highly detailed engine, rigging diagram and more. Includes decals for two aircraft.
Parkzone F-27 Stryker RTF - Fully Aerobatic, Combat-Ready R/C Flying Wing - Ready To Fly From the Box - 37 Inch Wingspan - PICK UP ONLY, PKZ1200
Other Materials, Box Condition: VG
$275
Very rare in this condition - MIB (Mint In Box) from a long-closed down hobby shop. Never removed from the box and factory-new inside. This is the 'ready to fly' from the box version of this high performance aircraft and features an FM 3 channel transmitter with receiver and servos, two flight modes selectable from the transmitter, large control surfaces for maximum pitch and roll authority, tough EP foam constructions, factory-applied paint and decals, powerful direct drive 480 size electric motor, X-Port pulg-n-play accessory system. battery, charger and more. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory. All parts are still in place and never removed. The small parts that were factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags. With instructions. NOTE: Pick-Up ONLY due to the giant box size of this kit. After payment has cleared, we can meet at a local Panera Bread in Lexington for delivery. I will not ship this kit.
Aurora Patton Tank M48 - 8th Army / 8th Army 6th Tank Bat. / 24th Infantry Division, 1/48, 321-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$89
Still factory sealed. This 1969 hardbox issue in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Hard-to-find, 1/48 scale model featuring elevating gun, rotating turret, figures, operating treads and bogies and battlefield display stand. There are markings for the three different tanks listed.
PST ZIS-42 Half Track With D-1 152mm Howitzer / Pz.Kpfw. I / 1A 753(r) Heavy Tank / TWO M-30 122mm Howitzer With Crew / IS-2MT Armoured Two Tractor, 1/72, 72031
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$30
SALE!! Includes all five kits in the four boxes shown. All of the kits are never started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bags, or have been inventoried complete. Includes decals (if furnished by PST) and instructions.
Revell Harbor Tug Long Beach - Pre S Issue, 1/108, H314-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$110
Rare 1955 Revell model with the great box artwork that has made these kits so famous and collectible. This large-scale model features excellent detail for that time and almost all items shown in the box art - railings, grates, name boards, navigation lights, vents, whistles, bumpers, bitts and even two crew members. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: cover to lifeboat; rudder & small mount (for the propeller) to the hull; lower superstructure (5 pieces, four walls and roof). There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions. The box rates only 'very good' because it has isolated and light age spotting as shown. The Long Beach 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.
Revell Neptune P2V-7 with Skis Operation Deep Freeze - (P2V7), 1/104, H170-1995
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$110
late 1960s Lodela issue of this rare Neptune variant. This is the classic 'S' kit with ski landing gear and decals for Arctic service. Molded in dark navy blue and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro Mercedes Benz SS Tourer, 1/32, C350-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
1966 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 includes rubber tires, chrome plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, suspension and exhaust, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels and a removable hood. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
AV Models Tachikawa Ki-74 - Pat Or Patsy, 1/72, AV84
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$139
Rare. Still factory sealed. Beautifully molded in high-definition resin. The Ki-74 was first conceived in 1939 as a long-range reconnaissance aircraft to operate from Manchurian bases. Its development was shelved when further research was needed to design its pressurized cabin. Late in 1941 the project was revived as a long-range high-altitude bomber-reconnaissance aircraft capable of bombing the United States mainland. The war ended before the aircraft could be deployed in sufficient numbers. When the Ki-74 designation was first identified in a captured Japanese document, it was thought to apply to a fighter type and was coded with the boy's name "Pat". Later, proper translation of captured documents finally confirmed that the Ki-74 was actually being developed as a bomber type, the codename was feminized to become "Patsy". The gender change of the name was an embarrassment to TAIC (the Allied group in charge of the aircraft codenames), and was one of the very few code name changes late in the war.
Horizon Hobby E-Flite P-47D Razorback 1.2m Bind-N-Fly - R/C Aircraft - PICK UP ONLY, EFL8450
Other Materials, Box Condition: VG
$275
PICK-UP ONLY! Too large for me to ship. The buyer can meet me in Lexington, KY at a local Panera to pick it up. This the very large wingspan P-47D Razorback in the Bind-N-Fly version; all you need is a compatible transmitter, some assembly and you are in the air in almost no time at all. This model kit is brand new. The box has been opened, but absolutely nothing was removed from the box. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory - stapled or taped into place and factory bagged. Payment is due before pickup. Payment by money order from the US Post Office or grocery/convenience store will be ready to pick up within 7 days of receipt of payment. Payment by all other forms requires a 14 business day waiting period before pick up.
Revell USS New Jersey Battleship BB62 'S' Issue, 1/532, H316-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$65
Rare first issue dated 1955 with incredible box art by Scott Eidson. Never started. Inside, the kit is as it left the factory. All of the small parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bag. The hull, deck and stands were never sealed and are inventoried complete. Includes correct early-style large-format flag sheet and large, fold-out instructions. Please note that the box is only graded 'fair+'. There is tape residue up the middle as shown, clear tape around the left and right short sides and significant general wear as shown.
PST TWO T-54/54A Medium Tanks / TWO T-55 Medium Tanks / TWO PT-76B Light Amphibious Tanks / BTR-50PK Armoured Personnel Carrier, 1/72, 72045
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
SALE!! Includes all seven kits in the four boxes shown. All of the kits are never started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bags, or have been inventoried complete. Includes decals (if furnished by PST) and instructions.
Adams 105mm Gun Emplacement - Howitzer With 5 Man Crew, 1/40, K152-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$54
NOTE: this is an Adams Box and Instructions but the plastic parts and decals from Life-Like (which if from the original Adams molds). Dated 1958 and a very well detailed mini-diorama kit. Features molded base and sandbags, elevating gun, moving left & right trails, radio, shell casings, full shells, ammo box and crew of 5 in-action G.I.s. Never started and inventoried complete with decals and instructions. Thanks to Paul Houk, we know this is not the same kit as the Revell 105. Although they have similarities, they are from completely different molds. I recently had the opportunity to compare them side-by-side and they are actually quite different.
Aurora Convair 990 Jet Mainliner United Air Lines, 1/107, 397-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$1299
Very rare kit from 1962. First and only issue. This is the largest injection molded kit ever made of the very fast Convair 990 airliner. The box has as-new color and sheen with four solid corners and no repairs. There are no price tags, tape or price tag/tape marks. The only flaw is light edge wear. The model is molded in the correct white and clear plastic, with the large clear triangle display stand and full color United decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are both flat with slight yellowing being the only flaw. NOTE: shipping insurance is required with this kit. The Convair 990 and its near sister 880 were very high performance airliners. Unfortunately they did not find favor with commercial operators. The commercial failure of the 990 caused Aurora to pull these molds from production shortly after the introduction of the kit. The 990 was a larger and faster (Mach .91) airliner than the 880, but it failed to meet it's range criteria for east to west crossings of the USA. As a result, only 37 were made. Interestingly enough, several 990s continued to be operated by private owners and NASA operated two for decades after the last one was phased out of commercial service. Only 65 880s were produced from 1959 to 1962. The aircraft was designed to be smaller and faster than the DC-8 and 707 - this market did not develop, however, and if it did it could have been served with less expensive designs.
Balsa USA Northstar - Land Or Seaplane 44 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft, 455
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$195
Still factory sealed and rare. This very unique design has landing gear and is also an seaplane...or it can take off and land on snow! This model can do every maneuver that a conventional model can do except spin. It will also do one maneuver that conventional models do not do - a controlled vertical descent. Features full size plans, fully formed landing gear, die-cut balsa parts, premium quality hardwood and plywood parts, quality AAA grade balsa, complete hardware package, and more. The new and revised (for this issue) 36 page instruction manual has over 150 photos and illustrations that leaves nothing to change. 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.
Siga TWO US Aircraft Weapons - 750 lb Bomb / (12) 250 lb Bombs / Tiny Tim Rockets / 5 Inch HVAR Rocket / (28) Wing PylonsIn (3) Types / Mk-13-2 Aerial Torpedo / AN/APS-4 Radar Pod, 1/72, 72312
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
SALE! Includes both kits. They are both never started and inventoried complete with all parts, extensive decals and instructions present.