Lindberg Vega Winnie Mae / Ju-87 Stuka / F6F Hellcat Gift Set, 1/48, 100-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$345
Very rare factory gift set consists of a sleeve and three kits. The sleeve and kits are still factory tape sealed; the kits have never been removed from the sleeve or opened. The kits have general wear, with the F6F having the most wear in the lower left corner.
Hawk 1947 Indianapolis Racer 1939 Mercedes Benz W163 Grand Prix, 1/24, 210-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$85
Rare. From quality ex-Kaysun molds. Features gold plated body and silver plated suspension/exhaust/engine parts/steering wheel parts. The plating is in amazing 'near mint' condition, which is very rare. Includes positionable driver, seat, instrument panel, steering wheels, good but not excellent suspension detail, complete engine, rubber tires, clear 'spokes' for the wheels and a diorama display base with a section for the engine and a plated trophy. The kit has never been started. Internal and NOTE: missing one tire. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions. I would recommend buying a small casting kit from Hobby Lobby or on line, casting a replacement tire from the 3 remaining, then painting all tires (Humbrol 'rubber' if you have it!)
Cleveland 1938 Turner-Laird 'Pesco Special' Racer - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-72
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$79
This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. This is an early cardboard box issue with silver printing. All Cleveland kits were very complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, pre-carved nose, partially machined wheel pants, finished wheels, ready to use prop blades, markings to convert the aircraft to teh 1939 race winner, highest quality plans, and more. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: there is light bug damage to the papwerwork. 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 running single-owner (77 years) model airplane business- 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 'Aviation's 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.
Aurora Pan Am Space Shuttle Orion From 2001 A Space Odyssey, 1/144, 252
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$149
Still factory sealed; the seal has three small splits. Rare kit from the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey". Late 1960s early 70s issue. Kit features Pan Am decals, clear windows and landing lights and a removable rear section showing the detailed reactor.
BaxMod Buffel Armored Personnel Carrier / Armored Fighting Vehicle, 1/35
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$56
High quality resin model with photoetched details. Features very nice underside and suspension, engine, excellent interior and more. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The large parts were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. The Buffel was the primary mine-protected APC of the South African Army during the Angolan conflict. It was certainly not the most comfortable vehicle, but it offered the necessary protection. Buffels were also used as armoured fighting vehicles and were proven in this roll. The Buffel was introduced in 1978 after it was found that the SAA needed a basic mine protected vehicle. More than 1400 were delivered before production stopped. A few found their way to other armies as well. The Buffel weighed 6.14 tons full loaded, had 4x4 drive through a 6 cylinder water cooled diesel, could travel 96 km/h on the open road or 30 km/h off road, had a range of 1000 km and a crew of 1+10. Many were armed with 7.62 machine guns.
Lindberg German Ju-87 Stuka Dive Bomber Motorized, 1/48, 306M-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$56
Late 1950 motorized hardbox issue with Ray Gaedke artwork. Features pilot and gunner figures, one piece canopy, centerline large bomb and two wing-mounted smaller bombs, electric motor for the prop, display stand and battery holder with wires. Molded in gloss green and clear. NOTE: this kit has very neat and minor assembly. The motor mount is glued into the left fuselage half, and the washer and retainer are assembled to the propeller. Quality of assembly is perfect. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals have a tear 2mm in from the right upper edge. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Lindberg Grumman TBF Avenger with Movable Control Surfaces from the Cockpit and Motorized Prop, 1/48, 527M-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$265
1950s issue of this very rare and unique action kit. Open the clear canopy and move the pilot's control stick or rudder pedals, and they actually moves the wing, elevator and rudder control surfaces correctly! All features motorized propeller, landing gear that retracts and extends, opening and closing bomb bay doors and a load bombs, sonobuoys and torpedo, detailed cockpit with all crew stations and three figures, opening crew door and canopy, torpedo cart, tow bar, tow tractor and driver and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals, motor and instructions.
Airfix Bristol Type 192, 1/72, 382
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
Type Three logo kit from the 1960s; one of two variations of this logo. Note this one just says "AIRFIX-72" while the more common one says "AIRFIX-72 SCALE Bristol 192. The 192 first flew in 1958 and was the first helicopter in the world with true twin-engine safety, meaning that it could fly home and land safely at any gross weight. The kit features moving rotors, cockpit, clear windows and optional position doors. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Jo-Han 1935 Mercedes Benz 500K Roadster Limousine Sindelfingen Body, 1/25, GC1135
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$79
On April 9, 1935, this magnificent custom built automobile was delivered to Rudolph Carracciola, the Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix team driver. Rudy, with an impressive win record of 23 wins and 23 second places, had chosen this vehicle for his own personal transportation. Powered by the supercharged 5 liter engine, the large and heavy vehicle was an excellent performer and one of the finest cars of the 1930s. Well detailed kit with over 150 parts. Builds up a rolling chassis just like the real car. Features steerable wheels, removable boot, highly detailed engine and full chassis, double spare tires, detailed interior, opening hood and chrome spoked wheels. The model is molded in red, black, clear and a large tree of chrome-plated parts. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Flyline Models Luton Minor - 34 Inch Wingspan for RC/Free Flight or Static Display, 112
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$45
Very large kit for RC or built for static display. Flyline Models was a manufacturer out of Fairfax, Virginia USA. The models are known for their high quality. The kit contains full size detailed plans, instructions, high quality printed balsa sheets, decals, hardware and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Mach 2 North American B-45 A / C / RB Tornado, 1/72, MC0008
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$65
Builds any one of three versions and features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit and tail gunner station detail and full decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1223-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
1960s issue in the larger format box with black box sides. The smaller box is kit #6-39. A well-holed and damaged FW makes a hasty power-off landing in this dramatic box art. The emergency vehicles race down the runway ready to douse the flaming engine. The pilot has the canopy open to clear the smoke or to make a hasty exit...or both. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Entex Mazda Wankel Rotary Engine Motorized, 1/5, 8201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$89
Box is worn but the kit inside is excellent. Large working engine model with visible with clear parts. Has electric motor, stand and flashing lights for ignition. Molded in clear and multiple colors so no painting is required. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Aurora Boeing B-29 Superfortress, 1/76, 372-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$88
1972 Big A issue of the venerable 1950s kit. Makes an ideal builder. Molded in silver, clear and includes the large black tripod based stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Renwal Curtiss Goshawk F11C-2 Aeroskin - USS Saratoga (F11C2), 1/48, 282-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$65
This is one of Renewal's famous Aeroskin kits, and a rare large one in 1/48. Features markings for the aircraft of "High Hat Squadron," VF-1B commander Seligman aboard the USS Saratoga in the early 1930s. The model has an injection molded inner structure of ribs and stringers like a real aircraft, then the modeler covers it with provided authentic pre-colored Aeroskin fabric. There is no painting needed as elaborate finishes are printed directly on the Aeroskin covering. This results a very realistic and colorful model. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including Aeroskin and instructions.
Hobby-Time McDonnell F3H-1 Demon Shipboard Interceptor - (F3H1), 1/45, 2003
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
Rare large scale Demon. Very close to 1/48; measures 15.5 inches long when assembled. Can be built as a flying model with retracted landing gear or a static model with extended landing gear. Features recessed panel line detail, vacuform main parts, injection molded details, clear canopy, catapult launcher and decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Hasegawa AH-64A Apache, 1/72, DT8X
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$12
Very well detailed model with detailed cockpit and weapons load. Never started. Sealed factory bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
UPC Mitsubishi Type 21 Zero Fighter - (ex-Fujimi), 1/70, 8026-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$16
From older but quality Fujimi molds. The model has never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Revell Boeing 727-100 Lufthansa Europa-Jet - (727), 1/144, 4201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$44
Still factory sealed. Revell of Germany issue dated 1982 with a large and extensive decal sheet. Landing gear can be built up or down and rear passenger loading ramp can be placed up or down.
Monogram US Lee Tank M3 With Diroama Instructions - USA / Soviet / British Versions, 1/32, 6502
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$69
1983 issue. Rare large 1/32 scale armor kit. Has decals for all three versions. Bogey system and flexible track assemblies are movable, guns move and turret rotates. Includes two crew members, extra track links, packs and tools. The kit has never been started. Some parts are still internal factory bag sealed and the others have been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Includes Diorama instructions but NOTE: they are a high quality color photocopy.