Plastic Model Kits
Frog Douglas B-26B Invader, 1/122, 385P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$70
From about 1957. Rare first logo Frog kit in a small scale. Molded in silver and clear with all recessed panel lines, full decals and correct early display stand. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. 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, Blue, 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.
Frog Martin Baltimore Bomber - RAF - Green Series, 1/72, F339
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$28
Green Series issue that shares dramatic Jo Kotula box art with the Air Lines issue. Finely molded without rivets - just fine panel lines. Features rotating turret, crew of three and some interior detail and optional position landing gear. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box would grade slightly higher than the 'very good' rating but there is a 3/4" x 3/4# price tag tear on the short left side. 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.
Frog Bristol 138/A Trail Blazers Issue - Green Series, 1/72, F165
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
Very nicely molded kit in the Frog tradition. On the 28th of September, 1936, the Bristol 138/A climbed to an altitude of 49,967 feet to establish a new world altitude record. In 1937 it climbed to 53,967 feet where the windscreen cracked. The pilot was saved by the pressure suit he was wearing. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, large clear display stand, decal sheet and instructions present.
Frog McDonnell F-4K / F-4M Phantom II - Fleet Air Arm FG.1 829 Sq RNAS Yeovilton 1969 or RAF FGR.2 No. 31 Sq Bruggen, Germany 1973, 1/72, F262
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
Final logo issue from the 1970s. Features cockpit and crew, optional position landing gear, a wide array of weapons including air-to-ground missiles, iron bombs, drop tank and AIM-7 Sparrows for a number of configurations and decals with a three-view full color paint guide for the two aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog A-4H or A-4K Skyhawk Plus Airfix A-4A - Israeli Air Force IAF / Royal New Zealand Air Force RNZAF 1970 - (Hasegawa), 1/72, F271
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
SALE!! Includes two kits in one box. The Frog model includes all parts to build either an A-4H of the Israeli Air Force 1970 or an A-4K of the New Zealand Air Force. Features pilot and cockpit, detailed main gear wells, a wide variety of underwing store from drop tanks to missiles and iron bombs and more. Includes a full color painting guide and decals for both aircraft. The Airfix A-4A is the early version of the Skyhawk from about 1956 and includes a color painting guide and decals for VA-34 of the US Navy. Both kits have never started and are inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Avro Lancaster Heavy Bomber, 1/96, 359P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$65
Very rare 1950s issue. Features clear turrets and canopy, rotating propellers & wheel, paint guide and decals for Lancaster WPF or VNN. Includes the correct large format display stand and glue capsule. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in amazing 'excellent++' condition. NOTE: as is typical with these kits, the glue capsule burst and melted one short section of of one lower landing strut. While all four propeller are present, one propeller blade was melted completely away. I have included another early black plastic propeller that has only slightly larger blades; it could be used to fabricate a replacement blade if you wish. The box is 100% complete and solid with four original corners, no tears, missing litho, price tags or tape (other than age marks from the original factory sealing tape). However, it has been darkened as shown.
Encore F-102A Delta Dagger - 64th FIS Vietnam 1966 / 460th FIS (Commanders Aircraft) 1962, 1/48, 48001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$68
Still factory sealed. Build the ultimate F-102 in 1/48 scale! Features injection molded main kit, many resin parts including intakes, full cockpit, ejection seat, corrected radome, control surfaces and Falcon AIM-4F and G missiles and extensive photoetched metal parts including two frets, some of them factory painted in color. With paint guide and decals for both aircraft listed.
Ebbro Tyrrell 003 1971 Monaco GP, 1/20, 007
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Very highly detailed kit inside and out. Molded in dark blue, black, silver, chrome plate & clear. Has rubber tires with perfect, factory-applied white 'GOODYEAR' letting. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Encore Mig-3 x.6/12 With True Details Resin / Mig-3 z.6 With True Details Resin / Yak-9D / Yak-9 DD/T/K, 1/72, 1022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$38
SALE!! Includes all four kits. All four are never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Both Mig-3 kits includes True Details resin cockpit, alternate exhausts, corrected intakes, 30mm underwing cannon and weighted tires. All models have recessed panel lines and decals with paint guides for three different aircraft.
Entex De Havilland No.1 DH-1 1910 / Antoinette 1908 Monoplane / Voisin Farman 1908 Biplane Early Birds - (Voisin) - (Ex-Taimei and Fuji), 1/72, 8448
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$55
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 Voison-Farman and Antoinette have never been started and are inventoried 100% complete with all parts present. NOTE: the De Havilland No.1 had minor and 'excellent' quality sub-assembly as follows: engine; body halves. There is no other assembly. One wing half was once had some of the tissue paper on it but no longer does. You can see light remains of the paper on the top of the wing half. There is no other assembly and the kit is complete with all parts. Includes tissue and instructions.
Eastern Express Mig-21-93 / Kopro Su-9 Fishpot B / VES Su-15TM / Petlyakov PE-3 / Zvezda Mil Mi-17, 1/72, 72117
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good to Excellent
$39
SALE!! Includes all five kits. All five are never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the Mig-21 decals have light age stains on the backing paper only.
Arii Cessna 172 Skyhawk with Floats - (ex-Eidai), 1/72, A705-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$27
Very crisply molded. Features very fine recessed panel lines, complete cockpit and passenger interior and full color decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Atlantis Mercury Atlas Everything is GO - With Friendship 7 Capsule with Full Launch Base - (ex Revell), 1/110, H1833
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
This recent reissue is from the original Revell molds of the single greatest model kit made for the Mercury Atlas program. Contains highly detailed Atlas/Mercury, launching pad, ramp, tractor transports, nitrogen tank and trailer. The kit has never been started. All parts are still sealed in the factory bag. Includes instructions and decals.
Atlantis US Combat Task Force Set / Hornet Carrier / BB Washington / CA Canberra / CL Galveston / FF Dewey / DD The Sullivans / DE Powell / DD Barry / Attack Transport Navarro / Attack Cargo Rankin / LST Eddy County / SSBN Patrick Henry - (ex Renwal Task Force A A, 1/1200, R6300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
This is a modern reissue of the originally rare Renwal Task Force "A" and "B" Ships. Includes all of the ships listed, which Renwal originally issued in two different sets labeled "Task Force A" and "Task Force B." Renwal did an excellent job on their ship models, so these are well detailed for such a small scale. Includes an excellent decal sheet which is a big improvement over the original issues. These are full hull (not waterline) models. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1964 Mercury Marauder 2-Door Hardtop 3 in 1 Kit - Stock / Custom / Racing, 1/25, 6022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$20
Recent reissue using the original molds from kit #6324-150. Features numerous optional parts for all three versions, detailed engine and engine compartment, removable hood, detailed chassis, full interior and much more. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: engine long block built. There is no other assembly. Inventoried with all stock parts complete and includes instructions. NOTE: missing (1) rear window racing strap (very easily made), custom clear front grill bars. Otherwise complete with all other parts. Also, NOTE: the 'hood ornament' appears to be missing; however, the 64 Marauder never had a hood ornament and there is no hole in the hood for it, so it may be a mistake in the instructions.
AMT 1949 Mercury 2 Door Club Coupe 3 in 1 Customizing Kit, 1/25, T149-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$62
Very early "T" issue hardbox and legendary 3 in 1 issue can be built stock, custom or competition. George Barris served as the AMT consultant for this and other customized kits. Features numerous optional parts for suspension, motor, exterior and interior as well as white wall stickers. Molded in high-gloss medium gray, clear and chrome with rubber tires. Never started. Inventoried with all plastic parts present and instructions but NOTE: missing decals and there are light tire burns on the seats.
AMT 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop 3 in 1 - Stock / Competition / Stylized, 1/25, T757-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$79
Very rare first issue. The kit features parts for three versions - stock, custom or race. Includes detailed stock 283 small block engine, 409 CID 'W' head engine, engine stand, full stock interior, custom interior with bucket seats, custom wheel and gear shift, telephone with bracket and stuff alligator, optional stock hubcaps, mag wheels or custom bladed cap, standard tires or racing slicks, chassis with separately molded rear differential, shock absorbers, traction masters, front A arms and front lower suspension unit, detailed engine compartment with opening hood and more. Furthermore, the "Minor Stylizing" section of the instructions shows more included features such as whip antenna, spotlights, fender mirrors, three piece car show trophy, custom front and rear treatments, scoop aerials and roof scoops, horizontal tail fins, rear roll pan, nerf bars and bubble fender skirts. The more radical 'Top Chopping' and major 'Stylizing Options A and B' display how to chop the top and use the included clear lowered 'bubble top,' a wild front end extension with Lincoln-style custom headlights, extended hood and 'pancake hood' insert, wild deck body extension with custom bullets, rear grill and tail lights and more. The kit is molded in white, clear, red-tint clear, two trees of chrome parts and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one stock part, oil filler tube. NOTE: the following custom parts are missing: chrome oil pan; custom manifold; custom air clearer; blower and manifold (4 pieces); magneto; blower front engine cover and blower fan belt assembly; race headers; (2) custom headlight buckets; roll bar; mascot; (2) custom carbs; custom 2 bar grille. Otherwise includes all other parts, the original sandpaper and upholstery material, decals and instructions. NOTE: missing tube of AMT body putty.
Aoshima MGB - 1974 G/HN5D - MG B, 1/24, 102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
This is an excellent and well detailed model that features photoetched metal body emblems, mask set, extensive and correct clear parts for every lens on the car, very good underside chassis, suspension, differential and exhaust detail, steerable wheels, chrome wire wheels, rubber tires, complete interior, decals with gauge faces, horn button and more, optional 'up' or 'down' tops, optional top boot and more. Molded in white, medium gray, chrome plate, clear and with rubber tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aoshima London Black Cab - London Taxi / London Cab, 1/24, 68
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$39
This is a well detailed model that features an excellent full interior, good underside & chassis, extensive clear parts for every lens on the car, one piece engine compartment with good detail, flexible wiring & engine (top), opening hood, steerable wheels and more. The extensive decal sheet even includes gauge faces. Molded in gloss black (body, hood & wheels), medium gray, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Armory SA-22 Greyhound - Russian Anti-Aircraft Weapons System - Sabotage Models, 1/72, 72401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Rare, hard-to-find Armory Models Group issue that is very highly detailed. Features 299 plastic pieces, 4 resin parts, 7 clear parts, 9 rubber parts and 28 photoetched details. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.