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.
Eureka Hobby AD-2 Skyraider - 24 Inch Wingspan Class 1/2A Engine Control Line Flying Aircraft
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$275
Extremely rare, highly prefabricated kit from post-war Japan. Most likely from the early 1960s. These kits were produced to complete in the saturated American market, and they distinguished themselves by the quality and amount of work already done. This large-scale model can be operated with B or C class engines and features a beautiful aluminum full cowl, pre-shaped and assembled landing metal gear struts with rubber tires & metal hubs, completed hand-soldered metal gas tank, clear vacuform canopy (still excellent and not yellowed), diecut hardwood fuselage bulkheads, horiztonal & vertical stabilizers, elevator & rudder, die-cut fuselage keels, metal hardware packet still factory sealed with a Eureka paper header, finished wood propeller, die-cut wing ribs, die-cut and notched hardwood wing spars, a very large number of other factory cut parts (both large and small), sheeting wood, full size plans, full color insignia in the original Eureka envelope and more. Never started and complete. Eureka Hobby made a large line of giant scale gas powered models; they were not inexpensive, which is what makes them very rare today. This Bearcat was $8 in the early 1960s. Other aircraft produced, along with the wingspans and price are as follows: F4U Corsair (31" $10), Me-109E (36" $8), FW-190 (36" $8 and 26" $5.95, AD-4 Skyraider (36" $8), AD-2 Skyraider (24.5" $4.95), L-17 Navion (33" $8), F-94C Starfire with an all metal body and wings for Tiger-Jet engine (31" and $19.95, DC-6B (73", 59" long, four tanks, aluminum cowls, shock absorbing gear, four props for $47.50 - I had one of these, it was an amazing kit), Super DC-3 (61" $29.95, Fairchild Packet Transport (56" $29.50), C-45 Twin Beech (45" $28), Military DC-3 or C-47 (48" $24.50), SA-16 Albatross (54" $25.95), P-2V4 Neptune (51" $21.50), Commando (62" $28), Mig-15 (all metal body and wing, designed for Tiger Jet engine, 36" $22.50), F-84E Thunderjet (37.5" for Dyna-Jet fully enclosed engine and has rear aluminum fuselage $22.50) and finally a B-29 - the line flagship. This model had a 7 foot wingspan, was 59" long, was entirely wood planked and had numerous special features - all for only $39.50. San Diego Model Shop was at least one of the US distributors for these models.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi F1M2 Type Zero Pete Model 11 Heavy Cruiser - IJN Nachi (Two Different Aircraft) / IJN Ashigara May 1943 / IJN Ashigara 1941, 1/48, 07383
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$49
This excellent, limited edition model is from 2014 and features all fine recessed panel lines, super-detailed cockpit and crew station, optional bomb load, beaching dolly and more. Includes paint guide and decals for 4 different aircraft from two famous Japanese Heavy Cruisers. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPM I.A.R. 80A - Romanian No. 109 or 140 - (IAR-80), 1/72, 72081
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$34
High quality, limited production kit which features recessed panel lines, resin details, photoetched parts, film instruments, injection molded canopy, very good cockpit, superb, completely engine and more. This kit has never been started. It is still in the internally sealed factory bag with decals and instructions.
Tamiya HMS Rodney British Battleship, 1/700, WLB102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$26
1/700 scale waterline model that is highly detailed and finely molded. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aoshima IJN Maya Heavy Cruiser, 1/700, WLC022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$27
1/700 scale water line ship model that is very finely molded and highly detailed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
delprado 1980 Fourgon POmpe Tonne Berliet 770 KB 6 / 2006 Moarch Rescue Pumper Small Body Sutphen / 1975 DL 23-12 Iveco Magarus AG Fire Trucks, 1/72, CBO050
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good To Sealed Exc
$24
SALE!! Includes all three still factory models. These are not kits, but detailed, scale factory built and painted die-cast trucks. They measure between 4.25 and 5 inches long. Part numbers are CBO050, CBO142 and CBO090.
Aurora Focke-Wulf FW-190, 1/48, 30-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$179
Still factory sealed. The box is in 'near mint' condition but the seal has a few small splits on the corners where it shrunk. Aurora of Canada issue dated 1964.
Hobby Boss Mig-17 Fresco C - Soviet Air Force / East German / North Vietnam, 1/48, 80334
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$29
Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded with all recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit tub, highly detailed engine with removable back fuselage section, 'good' gear well detail, separately molded wing flaps and ailerons, optional position canopy and speed brakes (with detailed wells), a nice variety of weapons and decals for the air forces listed.
Aoshima Aircraft Carrier Unyo - Originally Yawata Maru Ocean Liner, 1/700, WLA203
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$30
1/700 scale waterline model that is highly detailed and finely molded. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Unyo started life as the Yawata Maru, one of a class of Japanese ocean liners that were built for the Nippon Yusen KK line. She was launched on October 31, 1939 from her builder, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. at Nagasaki. She did see peacetime service as an ocean liner for a short period on the Pacific route to America. After war was declared, Yawata Maru was rebuilt at Kure Naval Yard as the Taiyo-class escort carrier Unyo. She had a very active war career but was sunk by two torpedoes from the submarine USS Barb on September 17, 1944.
Hasegawa TWO Sepacat Jaguar E/T Mk.2 - French EC 2/7 Saint-Dizier / RAF No.226 OCU Lossiemouth, 1/72, E24
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$25
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and inventoried complete with all parts, including decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: (2) seats to cockpit floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. These are high quality kits with very good dual cockpits, opened or closed canopies, detailed gear wells, optional position landing gear, crew members, boarding ladder, opened or closed speed brakes, centerline drop tank, iron bombs, rocket pods and more. Includes 3-view paint guide and decals for French Air force Jaguar of EC 2/7 at Saint-Dizier or RAF Jaguar No.226 OCU at Lossiemouth.
Aurora US Army 8 Inch Howitzer Gun, 1/48, 307-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$64
Second issue hardbox from 1963 of this rare kit with great John Steel artwork. This is a well detailed model for that time which features 96 pieces, moving wheels, breech, recoil mechanism, limber and gun trails. Molded in gloss olive drab green and with black rubber tires. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly to only two parts: the gun barrel halves. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The box displays higher than the 'very good++' rating but it graded as such because there is scuffing on the four sides; the sides only rate 'good+.'
Lindberg Schooner Elsie - Gloucester Fisherman, 851
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
Elsie was designed by Thomas F. McManus of Boston and built in Essex, Mass in 1910. The Elsie was not designed for racing but proved to be very fast and a serious competitor against larger racing schooners. The model is from quality ex-Pyro molds and is 10 inches long when assembled. Features full hull, display stand, many separately molded deck fittings, a full set of plastic sails, rigging thread and more. Molded in wood tan and white. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Hasegawa H6K5 Mavis Flying Boat, 1/72, JS26-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$30
1970s issue of this very large and well detailed kit which features cockpit, moving control surfaces, beaching gear and a large display stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one piece, the instrument panel. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: decals have light flaking.
Revell B-24 Liberator Giant Bomber Buffalo Bill - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/92, H218-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$135
Second issue dated 1954 with hardbox Pre-S artwork of 'Buffalo Bill' by Richard Kishady. Molded in the correct high-gloss medium olive drab and clear plastic and includes the famous clear Revell Swivel Display Stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box displays better than the 'very good++' grade but is rated as such because there is a very light stain just above 'Easy-To-Build' at the very top. it extends down about 1/2" onto the adjacent box side also.
Williams Brothers Le Rhone Rotary Aircraft Engine, 1/6, 0040
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$59
Very nicely detailed large 1/6 scale model. Features nine cylinders, crankcase, carburetor with sliding valve, accessory drive gears, oil pump, magneto and more. Never started. The cylinder bag is still factory sealed; the other bag is opened and has been inventoried complete. Includes instructions. The 80 hp Le Rhone was developed before WWI and was used in many early aircraft. It did see service early in the Great War and it's follow on, the 110 hp Le Rhone was used in larger aircraft. The crankshaft of the Le Rhone mounted directly to the firewall and was part of the air and fuel intake system. The crankcase, propeller shaft and cylinders all revolved at about 1200 rpm. These three assemblies were carefully balanced to reduce vibration.