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Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$499
Sale Pending
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SALE!! Finally, the Pride of the Italian Line in 1/350 scale! The SS Rex is from the same team that brought you the 1/350 SS Normandie Ocean Liner. This four year project is a 100% new model and represents the Rex in her glory years of the mid 1930s. All design work was done in CAD by Ken Friend, a master modeler, designer and builder of experimental engines and test equipment and an engineer who specialized in CAD/CAM/CAE Systems Management and Implementation. All of the smaller parts are printed on ultra-high resolution 3D SLA resin printers. These parts meet and often exceed what is possible with injection molded plastic. Only the larger parts (hull, deck pieces and funnels)are cast resin. These are pressure-cast from de-aired molds to minimize air bubbles. The Italian Line advertised that "The Southern Route Is the Lido Deck Route." By virtue of avoiding the stormy and cold North Atlantic, travelers experienced a true outdoor lifestyle. The Rex was intentionally designed for this. For this model, extensive research and time was spent capturing the exact look of the colorful 1st and 2nd Class Aft Pool Areas- from the changing room & showers, grab rope on the pool, pool slide, stairs & diving boards, tables with umbrellas, recessed (covered) 1st Class Restaurant/Lounge and more. Because of the superior performance of 3D Printing, over 90% of the usual PE (photoetched) metal parts are now 3D printed resin. This is a vast improvement as they are no longer flat, but are true to the shape of the prototype. This also makes for a nearly complete model "out-of-the-box." Includes a real wood deck. NOTE: railings are the only parts not included with the model shown. However, 1/350 PE ship railings are very easy to locate from a large number of sources; I will refer the buyer to the ones that I like to use but you can always use your preference.
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$750
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SALE!! Finally! A museum-quality 1/350 scale model kit of the SS Normandie - The World's Most Beautiful Ocean Liner. This nine-year project is a 100% new kit. Seven of those years were spent accurately modeling the ship from scratch in TurboCAD. All design work was done in CAD by Ken Friend, a master modeler and engineer who specialized in CAD/CAM/CAE Systems Management and Implementation. This limited-run kit represents the Normandie from her 1935 maiden voyage to New York and has over 1,000 individual parts. The hull and larger parts are pressure-cast resin from de-aired molds. There is one very large photoetched brass sheet for railings, ladders & fine details, a set of ultra-high resolution 3D printed davits, three sheets of real wood printed decking (laser printed so they are colorfast; not ink that can run), decals, flag sheet and a DVD with detailed, highly illustrated instructions including painting guide, step-by-step rigging instructions and research material. This is a previously owned kit; I sold this model years back and then purchased the buyers entire estate. The kit has never been started. This model has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions included. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$185
Very rare and especially so in this condition. This wooden model ship is dated 1950 and measures 18 inches long when assembled. It is certainly one of Ideal's most detailed efforts and features a beautiful pre-carved balsa wood hull, quality printwood parts, wood stock as required, one large factory-sealed bag of cast metal fittings and another smaller factory-sealed bag of more metal fittings, sail cloth, printed cardstock superstructure sides, a full color flag sheet as well as highly detailed three-view plans with hull cross sections, numerous superb detail drawings, very good instructions with additional building illustrations, full rigging diagram and sail details. The model has never been started. Most small parts are still in the factory sealed bags; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$325
Very rare kit with great box art by Mort Kunstler. This is the first and probably only issue dated 1967. Aurora did a beautiful job on this model, but it simply did not sell and was discontinued very shortly. The high price of $5 USD and the esoteric subject matter were to blame. This is a large-scale model with excellent detail. Features a one piece hull, complete propeller and rudder detail, one piece main deck, venetian blinds for the larger interior windows, extensive deck fittings which are all separately molded, all hand rails (in chrome), dinghy with interior & oars, spray shields, display stand, 5 figures and much more. The kit has never been started. The blue and white parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The brown and chrome parts are loose and have been inventoried 100% complete. Includes instructions and decals. The chrome plating in in 'as new' condition. This kit must be shipped insured.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$235
Rare. Still factory sealed and dated 1972. This exact kit was purchased brand new in December of 1973 in Akron Ohio. The MPC Pirates of the Caribbean series were unique and all of them became very collectible, classic kits. Each model is a full diorama and included extra bones, etc. so you could add your own touches. The 'Zap Action' feature was always interesting. For the this model, the 'live' pirate, name Evilheart, slashes his cutlass at the skeleton guard but misses...and the guard raised his flintlock and gets the drop on Evilheart! Includes a bonus Jollly Roger Belt Badge.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$14
Still factory sealed. Includes swastikas for Do 17/217, Do-18, Do-24, Ju-52, Ju-87, Me-321/323, He-111, Ju-88/188/388, Bv-138, He-177 (three types) and FW-200. These decals are 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. To save on or eliminate shipping for decals, please order them with model kits or order enough of them to make boxing worth while. USPS clearly states that any flexible envelope will be bent 90 degrees or more within 2 inches, so I cannot send decals in a flexible envelope. A decal reinforced with cardboard will be greater than 1/4" thick, which USPS says must go as a normal box. There is no choice; because I will not send decals to their probable destruction, shipping in a box is the only option. I inquired about sending decals via "Media Mail" as the looks like the perfect solution; however, the US Post Master specifically called out decals as not being Media mail and prohibiting using it in that way. Yes, some businesses do anyway but it is against regulations. I have a great relationship with USPS and I cannot put that at risk.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$48
Rare and one of only three 1/72 F2F kits ever manufactured; and all are long out of production. Esoteric made what are possibly the finest 1/72 vacuform models ever produced. The white plastic moldings are of higher quality than many injection molded kits. Features a very good cockpit, cast metal details, extruded strut material and decals & paint guide for many aircraft. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the white vac parts are uncut, untouched and 100% complete. Includes all decals and excellent instructions.
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$10
These are precision metal castings with much greater detail than injection molding. Includes the engine and propeller. Never used and complete.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$74
Still factory 'round tape' sealed and from 2019. Features a rolling chassis built-up just like the real truck, complete Detroit Diesel 60 Series 420 HP engine, tilting hood, detailed Peterbilt Air Track Air Ride suspension, full drive line, 'American Class Style' Peterbilt Interior with high back seats and full cockpit detail, steerable front axle, plated Peterbilt Oval Style wheels, over 70 chrome plated parts and much, much more. Include a greatly expanded and very colorful, large decals sheet with all stripes shown on the box art truck. Usually molded in white, silver, gray, black, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$69
This highly detailed model features a complete engine and engine bay, full interior and much, much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$68
Still factory sealed. This fine kit is well detailed inside and out. Molded in red, black, clear, satin chrome plate (wheels) and with rubber tires.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$75
Rare kit from the 1950s with classic Ray Gaedke artwork. Motorized and designed for water operation; easily converted to R/C. This large-scale kit was very well detailed for that time, featuring clear hull and superstructure windows, all deck fittings down to ammo boxes & flag staffs, 6 piece 20mm anti-aircraft guns, full superstructure, bridge with horns, search lights, front & rear radar antennas and more, life boat, stretchers, opening rear rescue transom with boarding ladder, gun and bridge crew members, stanchions and railing rigging instructions, display stand and more. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one clear, flat superstructure window (easily made from clear stock) and one flat brass rectangle contact (easily made from brass stock). Otherwise the kit is complete with all other parts, decals, color flag sheet and instructions present. NOTE: this kit has very neat sub-assembly as follows: battery box to hull; motor mount, motor, shaft & universal drive to hull; clear bow windows to hull sides. This kit was advertised by Lindberg as 1/72 but is actually closer to 1/88 scale. The Air Force Rescue Boats were the fastest among all Air Force craft. Built by Detroit Basin Inc, they were designed to reach a downed aircraft very quickly and rescue the crew in the least possible time. They were powered by three 1,500 horsepower Packard V-12 gasoline engines and fully crewed by 14 men and 2 officers. After reaching a downed aircraft, the pilots were brought aboard through a gate in the transom. In the event the flight crew was injured, the well in the stern leads directly into a sick bay with 12 litters. To ward off attackers, these vessels were equipped with two 20mm twin mount cannons and plenty of ammunition. They had radar and could operate in all weather conditions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$65
Builds either version of Jack Northrop's famous flying wing bomber. Big, well-molded and nicely detailed. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the sealed bags. The few large parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good
$18
These decals are 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes paint and markings guide. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. To save on or eliminate shipping for decals, please order them with model kits or order enough of them to make boxing worth while. USPS clearly states that any flexible envelope will be bent 90 degrees or more within 2 inches, so I cannot send decals in a flexible envelope. A decal reinforced with cardboard will be greater than 1/4" thick, which USPS says must go as a normal box. There is no choice; because I will not send decals to their probable destruction, shipping in a box is the only option. I inquired about sending decals via "Media Mail" as the looks like the perfect solution; however, the US Post Master specifically called out decals as not being Media mail and prohibiting using it in that way. Yes, some businesses do anyway but it is against regulations. I have a great relationship with USPS and I cannot put that at risk.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$14
Still factory sealed. These decals are 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes the markings & paint guide sheet. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. Because USPS handles envelopes roughly, I will only ship decals in a box; so to save on shipping, order decals with model kits so they ship together.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$25
Hard-to-find original issue - not the common Round 2 reissue. The original owner carefully opened the box but left the seal on the box top. Very well detailed with almost 100 parts. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: oil cooler halves, engine block halves & oil pan. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one disc brake. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions. Decals are 'near mint+' and instructions are the same.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
This rare model from 1996 includes all three kits. The Chevy Pickup Truck features a full rolling chassis build just like the real truck, complete front and rear suspension, four shock absorbers, exhaust & muffler, spare tire and mounting, rear differential, drive shaft, detailed Chevy 283 small-block V-8, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, complete interior, cab roof, bed with separately molded tail gate and trailer hitch. The Ski Boat features a highly detailed 392 Hemi engine, bucket seat cockpit, cavitation plate, rudder, propeller & drive line, fuel tank and more. The trailer includes full suspenion, whitewall tires that match the truck, custom chrome rims, trainer tongue, dolly wheel, winch assembly, trailer rollers & supports and even a set of water skis. Molded in white, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (white) are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed (chrome and clear) have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$12
Still factory sealed. These decals are still in 'mint' condition. They have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes the paper guide sheet. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. Because USPS handles envelopes roughly, I will only ship decals in a box; so to save on shipping, order decals with model kits so they ship together.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$12
Still factory sealed. These decals are still in 'mint' condition. They have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes the paper guide sheet. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. Because USPS handles envelopes roughly, I will only ship decals in a box; so to save on shipping, order decals with model kits so they ship together.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$49
NOTE: builder kit only, please read carefully. Very finely molded and highly detailed inside and out; widely considered the finest 1/48 'Beast' model ever made. Contains PE details and a paint guide & decals for the two aircraft listed. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (2) pieces, the propeller and pilot's head. Otherwise complete with all other parts present and includes decals and instructions.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$18
Still factory sealed. These decals are 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes paint and markings guide. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. Because USPS handles envelopes roughly, I will only ship decals in a box; so to save on shipping, order decals with model kits so they ship together.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$18
Still factory sealed. These decals are 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes paint and markings guide. On this website are two articles that fully explain how to save or reproduce older decals; please read read these before using any older model kit or aftermarket decals. Because the USPS clearly states that any flexible envelope will be bent 90 degrees or more within 2 inches due to automatic sorting machines, I cannot send decals in a flexible envelope. And any decal reinforced with cardboard will be equal to or greater than 1/4" thick, which USPS says must go at the normal 'box' rate. There is no choice; because I will not knowingly send decals to destruction, they will only ship in a box. So to eliminate or save significantly on shipping charges, please order them with model kits. Likewise, if you only purchase decals, try to order enough decals make the shipping cost (per sheet) worth while.
