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Berkeley Forney Aircoupe - 18.75 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, 1/19, 24-4

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Poor

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5/8 (about 1/19) scale model designed for free flight or control line. Easily converted to electric power. Features molded plastic cowl, clear vacuform windshield (still in 'very good++' condition and not yellowed), die-cut balsa parts, required hardware, fully formed wheels, formed wire landing gear, two sheets of decals, covering tissue and excellent plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please NOTE: the box is poor. This kit is a builder only and not collectible. 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.

Aurora-KB Halberstadt CL-II - Collectors Series - (CLII), 1/48, 1136-200

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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1972 hardbox issue with great box art by J. Amendola, who also did some of Aurora's classic airline illustrations of the same period. Includes pilot, gunner, ground officer and terrain Display base. Molded in dark red and black. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the instructions are the older style instructions for this kit.

Aurora Albatross CIII - (Albatros C-III), 1/48, 142-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

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Second issue dated 1963 in exceptionally nice condition. The box has stunning color and gloss, four solid corners and light general wear as shown is the only flaw. This issue has a 100 cent price extension but no 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval logos on the four sides. The artwork copyright date is 1963, but this exact issue is closer to the mid 1960s. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts present, including decals and instructions.

Revell USS Aaron Ward DD-132 - Four Stack Destroyer - Commander Series Issue, 1/240, H427-170

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

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1964 'Commander Series' hardbox issue with John Steel box art. Well detailed, large scale model measures 15.75 inches long when assembled. Features full hull, propeller and rudder detail, separately molded main and secondary guns, four torpedo tube sets and sighting apparatus, range finder, bridge navigational equipment, two types of lifeboats, complete deck fittings and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Aaron Ward served as a station ship during the first trans-Atlantic flights of NC-1, NC-3 and NC-4 in 1919. During that time she was commanded by the famous Commander R.A. Spruance (later Admiral) of Midway fame. After that she served in the Pacific Fleet. In 1940 she became part of the famous Lend-Lease arrangement and was renamed HMS Castleton and saw heavy duty as a convoy escort in the North Atlantic till 1944.

Revell Consolidated Catalina IIA - RAF Coastal Command - (PBY), 1/72, 4370

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

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Still factory sealed. Unusual Revell of Germany issue from 1988. The unique box art shows the Catalina that discovered the Bismarck, complete with the German Battlewagon below. When the RAF Catalina discovered the Bismarck, the co-pilot was an American officer, Ensign Leonard Smith. He was one of only 17 pilots loaned to the RAF to help them gain experience with the Catalina.

Revell B-29 Giant Superfortress Short Box With Early One-Piece Stand Arm - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/135, H208-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Very rare 1954 true first issue in the 'short' box. Has early 1st issue stand with a one-piece stand arm (three prongs at the top) and the correct instructions clearly showing this stand. This stand tended to break and Revell quickly replaced it with the two-piece arm version. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Box art shows tail number 294106, a B-29A-30-MN built at Renton, WA.

Gunze Sangyo 15cm sFH18 Howitzer High Tech Model - German Field Artillery, 1/35, G716-15000

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. Rare, all metal limited issue that originally sold for $150 (on the original price tag). The kit consists of all metal and brass parts and has many working features like the real gun.

Premier D Type Jaguar - Grand Prix Winner, 1/24, 792-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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Rare model that is not even listed in Burn's guide. Late 1950s or very early 1960s issue that is molded in cream/white and clear plastic. Nice model for that time and features some interior detail (seat, dashboard and steering wheel) as well instrument face decals. Other decals include the black "5" in a white circle, mesh grill and car name. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Other kits in this 'Grand Prix' series include a Ferrari, Vanwall, Lotus Mk XI and Maserati. Scale is not listed but is assumed to be 1/24 as all Premier car kits were either 1/32 or 1/24; this kit is far too large to be 1/32 scale.

Merit 1955 Mercedes Benz Grand Prix, 1/24, 4635

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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Older model but nicely done model for the time. Molded in gloss gray and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.

Revell Jacques-Yves Cousteau's Calypso - (YMS Class Minesweeper), 1/125, H575

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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Rare. 1976 first issue of Cousteau's Ocean Exploration Vessel. The Calypso was a US Navy YMS Class Minesweeper from 1942; so if you did the research and modifications, you could built a model of any of the YMS ships. Very well detailed model features Hughes 300C helicopter, anti-shark cage, sharks, Galeazzi diving chamber, Zodiac Mk III 'Grand Raid' inflatable boats, two SP-600 mini-subs and more Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Cousteau full-color booklet is also present. Please NOTE: part #50, a railing, is broken into two pieces. All parts are present so you can repair it.

Train-Miniature New England Vacationland 40' Wood Box Car / Page Milk Co Box Car / MDT (New York Central) Box Car - HO Kits, HO, 8097

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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SALE! Includes all three kits in the original boxes. They have never been started. Each is either still in the original internal factory parts bag or inventoried complete. Includes instructions. Description: early injection molded train kits that are highly detailed and nicely molded. Includes completely factory painted and lettered one-piece body, separate floor, hidden weight, authentic prototype truck side frames, free rolling self-lubricated journals and detailed wheel sets.

Muir Models Inc Rand Mining District Double Eagle Saloon & Social Club - HOn3 / HO Scale Craftsman Model, 1/87, 050

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Highly detailed featuring pre-cut and scored hardwood, numerous plastic details such as doors, window frames and more. 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 have been inventoried complete including instructions.

Walthers Brick Street and Sidewalk System Straight Only - HO Scale - Bagged, HO, 933-3156

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed

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Still factory sealed. Contains two large trees of red brick colored straight road, one concrete sprue with numerous straight sidewalks, gutters and intersection corners and one concrete colored sprue with straight sidewalks, gutters, corners, 90 degree intersection, fire hydrants, round and square road grates and more. Very well molded.

Revell Delta Airlines Lockheed L-1011 Tristar, 1/144, H143

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG+

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Still factory sealed but the seal is split and has drawn the box top concave. 1974 issue with detailed engine pods, clear cockpit windows, movable wheels, optional position landing gear, display stand and full Delta markings.

Tamiya Hyakushiki Shitei III Recon Aircraft - Hiko 10th Sentai 1st Chutai / Dokuritsu Hikotai 55th Chutai, 1/48, 61045

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Dated 1996 and very well detailed and molded. Includes painting guide and decals for the two aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

AMT Peterbilt 359 California Hauler Tractor Semi Truck, 1/25, AMT866-06

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. Reissue from 2015. Super detailed truck with over 250 parts and over 70 in chrome. Features full rolling chassis build up just like the actual vehicle, removable hood, giant 567 CID Detroit Diesel engine, hollow vinyl truck tires, dual exhaust, running lights, horns, Goodyear tires, and fully detailed cab.

AMT 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS - (Super Sport) 2 Door Hardtop, 1/25, 6749

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still in the factory seal. Nicely detailed model of the early Nova SS with over 135 parts. Features over 135 pieces, parts for stock or street custom versions, 327 engine or 350HP L79 engine, optional dual quad tunnel ram intake with velocity stacks, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, good exhaust and suspension detail, full interior and more.

Monogram Space Shuttle With Fuel Tank and Boosters, 1/72, 5900

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

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Still factory sealed. 1986 issue. Huge 1/72 scale kit featuring liquid fuel tank and two solid rocket boosters with a special stand. Excellent detail throughout. Has markings for several Shuttles.

Berkeley North American B-25 Mitchell - General Jimmy Doolittle's Tokyo Raider - 42 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

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Very rare and deluxe model from the 1950s. Large, true scale model is designed for two engine operation and is completely sheeted - there is no tissue or covering material needed. Features three-wheel retractable shock-mounted landing gear, operating wing flaps, factory-carved wooden fuselage & nacelles, all-metal finished engine nacelles, fully formed clear plastic turrets, canopy and windows (not yellowed, in 'excellent' condition), fully formed wire struts, full color decals, full size plans and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork present. One set of plans is fine, but NOTE that the other set is neatly torn along the center fold seam. They are complete and it would be simple to tape them back together. 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.

Berkeley Navion Super 260 - 68 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft, 1/6

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Very large 1/6 scale kit with a 68 inch wingspan. Designed for R/C (radio control). Features full size plans, vacuformed cowl, formed wire landing gear, molded and embossed clear plastic canopy, formed wire landing gear, die-cut balsa and plywood parts, pre-fabricated wooden parts, selected strip wood, hardware, covering material and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and paperwork. NOTE: this kit is in a very sturdy box and will be covered with brown paper and shipped without an external box. If you wish to have it shipped in an external box, please specify that in your order and note that additional shipping will apply. 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.