OldModelKits SS Normandie Ocean Liner 1935, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$950
Oldmodelkits.com has received exclusive license from French Lines/CGT to produce and sell the SS Normandie in 1/350 scale. This nine-year project is a 100% new kit. Seven of those years were spent accurately modeling the ship from scratch in TurboCAD. All this design work was done by a master modeler and engineer who helped pioneer industrial CAD and 3D printing at GM. This limited-run kit represents the Normandie from her 1935 maiden voyage to New York and has over 1,100 individual parts. The hull and larger parts are pressure-cast resin from de-aired molds. There are two large photoetched brass sheets (one for railings, ladders, details, etc. and one for the davits), three sheets of laser-cut, real wood printed decking (from Scale Decks), decals, flag sheet and a DVD with detailed, highly illustrated instructions including painting guide, step-by-step rigging instructions and research material. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
Matchbox Hawker Siddeley Hawk HS-1182, 1/72, PK27
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
Dated 1975. Includes color painting guide and decals two versions - XX154 Jet Trainer RAF prototype and XX156 Ground Attack RAF Prototype. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Kling's Folkerts Speed King Racer - Balsa Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, 71
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$129
Older issue in the cardboard box with 'Cleveland World Famous Models' printed in silver. From around 1937-1942. This is a Cleveland model in museum scale of 1/16. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. This kit is specifically designed as a scale model with retractable landing gear. However, if you do wish to fly it, additional instructions are provided on the necessary modifications. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called 'The Aviation Craze' that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviations great Recruiter, Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Lindberg Tuna Clipper 'Ann' (Gulf Star) - (Ex-Pyro and Life-Like), 1/58, 70896
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$38
Still factory sealed. From quality Pyro molds dating from the early 1960s. Modeled from the two Tuna Clippers (Gulf Star and Sea Magic) of the Avondale Marine Ways Company of New Orleans. Model has a hull length of 13.5 inches. Pyro actual designed these for water operation (with the Boat PowerPack which sold separately), so they make nice small R/C models. Hard-working tuna boats and crews roamed the ocean year-around in a dangerous business. Many vanished without a trace. The Gulf Star was wrecked on a reef off Peru.
StromBecker Chance Vought F7U Cutlass, C49-89
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$129
Beautiful kit from the 1950s made of quality hardwood - no balsa. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive model and comes with a unique display stand. Features all carved and smooth wood parts, clear plastic canopy, full color decals, glue, wood filler, sandpaper and special display stand. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and plans. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacturer. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are precarved to shape - you only had to glue, sand and paint to finish them.
Sergal HMS Victory Flagship of Lord Nelson - 51 Inch Long Plank-On-Frame Ship, 1/78, 782
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$339
Very large, deluxe plank-on-frame model with a complete fittings set, numerous photoetched brass parts, quality die-cut hardwood parts, planking material, rigging material, instruction book and extensive sheets of plans covering all views and rigging. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is exactly as it left the factory. All small parts are still factory sealed and the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. With all paperwork. The box is worn, but the kit is factory-new inside.
Revell Lockheed ASW P-3A Orion, 1/115, H163-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
1973 issue. This kit was created by heavy modification of the Electra mold. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. If you are interested in the story of the mold modification, please see the article located on this website.
AMT Datsun 280 ZX Turbo - (280ZX), 1/25, PK4165
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$48
The box is beat up, but the kit inside is like new. Well detailed model features full interior, turbo engine, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, 'good' underside detail, clear roof panels and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lincoln Folland Gnat, 1/43, 113
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$44
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and exposed the box ends. Nicely made, larger scale kit from the mid 1950s to the very early 1960s. Lincoln was based in Hong Kong. Plastic kits were not the primary business, but they established quite a line of them before discontinuing production in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Many molds moved to Kader, also in Hong Kong, who reissued the line. Many molds eventually found their way to the USA either through ATP (who purchased the excess kit stock when Kader sold out) or IM.
Sanwa B-26D Invader Bomber - (A-26 / A/B-26), 1/110, 514
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc-
$58
Still factory sealed. Dates from the early 1960s and very hard to find. The scale is approximate. The kit is dated by the 'Tokyo Plamo' logo, which was used between 1960 and 1964. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that move with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. There was even a cut away 727 in big 1/96 scale and an Airport Set with a Cessna 180 and Bell 47D Helicotoper. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Lindberg Convair B-58 Hustler Jet Bomber, 1/84, 560-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$65
Late 1950s/early 1960s issue with great Ray Gaedke artwork. This model has 112 parts and is loaded with operating features and good detail for that era. Features retracting main and nose gear with opening/closing gear doors, detailed cockpits, opening cockpit hatches, crew of three, movable control surface, four detailed engines with removable panels and more. Never started and complete. Molded in correct early silver-gray plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter SS Jeremiah O'Brien WW2 Liberty Ship With Toms PE Set, 1/350, 05301
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$46
Includes Toms Modelworks #3546 1/350 Liberty Ship Super Detail Set that includes a very large number of parts and full instructions. Never used and complete. The actual kit is a modern model of one of the two remaining Liberty ships. Very well detailed and can be built waterline or full hull. Never started. All parts except the hulls are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. There is clear packing tape on the box.
Easy Built Models Blue Flash Racer - 24 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft of Jimmy Allen And Society Of Antique Modelers (SAM) Events, FF88LC
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$34
Features precision laser-cut parts, factory-cut balsa stringers and spars (strip wood), other balsa stock as required, FAI rubber motor, Peck propeller and nose bearing, clear plastic, balsa wheels, waterslide decals, covering tissue, full size plans and more. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Peck-Polymers Convertible 1938 Tad Dietrich - 34 inch Wingspan Scale Flying Model, Peanut, PP032
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$44
Peck-Polymers is a manufacture of high quality stick and tissue models. This is remake of the classic old time rubber powered free flight model for wheels or floats. Can be converted to R/C if you wish. Kit includes contest quality die-cut printwood, stripwood and spars, a huge balsa prop blank cut to profile, one-piece vacuform clear cabin/cockpit windows, nylon thrust bearing, two colors of covering tissue, fully formed metal hardware, contest rubber motor, full size plans and more. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still sealed in the factory bag. The parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
AMT International Scout, 1/25, 38585
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$46
Still factory sealed. 2006 issue of this rare early SUV. Features fully detailed engine, engine compartment, opening hood, full interior and more. Molded in color, clear, chrome and with rubber tires.
Fujimi Junkers Stuka Ju-87 G-2 Kanonenvogel - SG.2 'Immelmann' or SG.2 Commander Rudel's Aircraft, 1/72, F-17
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
$24
This model dates from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, correct armament and decals for the two aircraft listed. Excellent detail throughout. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa N1K2-J George - 343rd Navy Air Wing 301 Sq Commander Kanno / 343rd 701 Sq Captain Sagibuchi / 343rd 407th Sq Captain Hayashi, 1/72, A29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$19
Very nicely molded with all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, drop tank, pilot and more. Includes a paint guide and decals for all three aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Mig-15 - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 12-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
Very colorful 1960s Craftmaster artwork issue. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix M4 Sherman Mk1 Tank Craftmaster, 1/76, M4-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$16
Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find 1960s Craftmaster issue with great box artwork. One of two known Craftmaster box variations for this kit. Nicely molded and detailed smaller scale model with flexible tracks.
Moebius Battle Star Galactica Colonial Viper, 1/32, 940
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$29
Very large scale and well detailed model from new molds. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Sterling Luscombe Sedan - 21 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, Peanut, K-3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$52
A well engineered, highly prefabricated model featuring all die-cut quality balsa parts, a large number of completely formed parts including fuselage sides, top and bottom, wing sheet covers, tail feathers, etc, finished wheels, plastic cowl & prop, rubber motor, hardware set, clear window material, colored tissue, color decals, full size plan and separate teaching instructions sheet. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. All eyes were set on the great 'Air Age' that was promised after World War II. "An aircraft in every garage" was considered the next thing and there were few if any naysayers. One Luscombe entry into the promised age for the four place family aircraft was the 1948 Sedan. Designed for simplicity, reliability and economy, the Sedan did all three very well. Crusing speed was 130 mph at 1850 RPM with a top speed of 150 mph. She landed at 60 mph and weighed 2,280 lbs. Range with a pilot, 600 pounds of people or cargo was over 500 miles.