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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.
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$32
Rare and 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: Good++
$14
Very finely molded kit from the early 1980s with fine raised and recessed surface detail, a very good full cockpit, detailed engine, rotating propeller, optional centerline drop tank, detailed gear bays and more. Includes factory Scale-Master decals for the box photo aircraft. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, mint condition decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$110
Rare, limited run model of excellent quality that features main injection molded parts, resin and many photoetched details. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
MPC's popular 1970s Profile Series included a well detailed model from Airfix molds and special decals for three versions; in this case, US Navy HS-4 Squadron, US navy HS-10 Squadron and Coast Guard Air-Sea Rescue. The model features rotating main and tail rotors, cockpit and interior detail including cargo deck, opening side doors, cargo net on side hoist, and working dipping sonar assembly that is lowered and raised by turning the main rotors CW or CCW. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in 'excellent++' condition, which is rare for MPC decals of this era.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$100
1960 issue in 'xxcellent++' box condition with like-new color and gloss which shows off the fantastic Jo Kotula artwork. Molded in white and clear plastic and includes the famous Aurora 'Triangle' base clear stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$115
1956 'S' issue that is close to 1/72 scale and very good kit of the early single seat Voodoo. Features all recessed panel lines (at a very early date), pilot and cockpit, full landing gear, three drop tanks as shown and the famous, clear 'Revelving' swivel base globe stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$29
The Marine Hawk was the final production version of the venerable aircraft. The addition of the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine made the aircraft lighter and more maneuverable than the liquid cooled versions. These aircraft were assigned to land based Marine squadrons. The -4 Hawks finished there service life in Pensacola, FL in a training roll. Also, these machines were used for aerobatic flight displays in a three ship formation, thus the -4 is responsible for creating the foundation of the Blue Angels Demonstration Team. The actual model features beautiful white vac moldings, metal details, decals for multiple aircraft, extruded shaped strut material and full instructions. This kit has never been 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 instructions. Esoteric was known for making perhaps the finest vacuform kits. The moldings are crisp and have fine recessed detail - better than many injection molded kits. Every part needed to complete the kit is included down to the interior.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
1970s reissue of this older and very popular kit of one of the most beautiful light aircraft to fly. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, quality printwood, stripwood, wire stock, fully formed and finished thrust button, clear canopy material, rubber, tissue, propeller and detailed full size plans with building instructions. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% 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.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
Rare and still the only kit of this subject available in this scale. Esoteric was known for making perhaps the finest vacuform kits. The mold quality is higher than most injection molded kits. Features all parts required for construction, very good cockpit, metal details and extruded strut material. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$59
Part of the extensive and well detailed Fujimi Porsche 356 series. This superb model features numerous pieces, highly detailed chassis & suspension, steering gear, brake rotors, highly detailed engine, optional engine stand, transmission & drive line, opening hood and trunk, excellent interior, optional raised top or lowered with boot and more. Molded in white, gray, clear, satin chrome, bright chrome and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$44
Rare and one of the few ways to make a -3 Helldiver. This model converts the Matchbox 1/72 SBC-4 to the earlier -3 which had a different engine, fin and rudder. This set is beautifully molded in high definition resin and features a full fuselage with decals and paint guides for two US Navy and one US Marine Aircraft. Never started. The parts are still factory sealed and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$34
Still factory sealed. Excellent kit from completely new molds. Features detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, detailed underside, full interior and more.
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 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$64
This is a very well detailed model which features a fret of PE details (grill, buckles and more), seat belts, complete interior, fully detailed chassis and suspension, engine and more. Molded in white, clear, satin chrome plated rims and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
Replace the thick and unrealistic clear parts in your 1/72 scale kit with these crystal clear canopy sets for the aircraft listed. Canopies are as new and have never been used. There is no yellowing. Includes instructions. NOTE: missing SB2C Helldiver canopy. All of the listed canopies are included.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$14
Still factory sealed and the decals are in 'mint' condition. Includes the markings guide. These 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.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$25
Very rare and almost impossible to find in this condition - mint and still in the original heat-sealed factory bag. This and the earliest Microscale decals say "Mfg. By Martin Kransel Studio Culver city, Calif." and have the unique font shown at the top. Also, these and the other earliest Microscale decals did not include a paint and markings guide because the markings were generic. These decals came from an extraordinary collector. His kits stash started at the early 1930s (wood) and continued up through the 1970s. He also collected accessories as far back as the 1930s, including metal aftermarket details for solid wooden aircraft and aftermarket decals for stick-and-tissue models from the 1930s forward; it was only natural that he would also collect decals for his extensive plastic model kits. These 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$40
1967 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. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes rubber tires, brass plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood or 'bonnet'. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one small part, #31 tool box. Easily scratch-build. Otherwise complete with all other parts and instructions present.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$24
Still factory sealed. This model features quality white airframe vacuform parts that are better than some injection molded kits, very fine recessed panel lines, clear canopy and 52 cast resin details. Vacuform model kits are not for beginners. Previous experience is required as well as scratch-building skills.
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$36
Rare and still the only way to make a 'straight' 215B. This is a high quality conversion that features a high-definition cast resin nacelles, propellers and other details. Includes extensive text and illustrated instructions for the conversion. Never started and complete. The base Matchbox kit is not furnished.
