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OldModelKits SS Rex Ocean Liner - With Real Wood Deck - Italian Line / Mid To Late 1930s, 1/350
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.
OldModelKits SS Normandie Ocean Liner - 1935, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$750
Sale Pending
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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.
Revell Jacques-Yves Cousteau's Calypso - Ocean Exploration Vessel, 1/125, H575
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$225
Still factory sealed. 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. Includes Hughes 300C helicopter, anti-shark cage, sharks, Galeazzi diving chamber, Zodiac Mk III 'Grand Raid' inflatable boats and two SP-600 mini-subs.
K&B 61 ABC RC Gold Head Gas Engine With Muffler - Never Run New In Box - (K&B 61 LM)
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$165
Very rare in this condition. This .61 gas engine is factory-built and NOS (New Old Stock) - new in the box and never run. As you can see, everything is still on the factory-sealed cardboard backing and includes the engine, needle valve, hardware, tools, original K&B decals and all paperwork.
OS Engines Carburetor Gasket For 2A / 3A / 3H / 20C / 20D / 20H / 2BK / 10E / 10D / 40D Engines - Bagged, 22615000
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$4
NOS - New Old Stock and still factory sealed.
Airfix Messerschmitt Me-262a - Type Two Logo Bagged, 1/72, 110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$42
Still factory sealed. This rare issue was is directly from the collection of the original owner, who purchased it brand-new on March 15, 1961. He bought numerous other kits that day - it must have been a great model shopping spree! The Type 2 logo paper header is in 'Very Good+' condition. Molded in the correct light blue plastic with a clear canopy & windows and the early, two-piece clear Airfix 'teardrop-base' stand. Airfix's second logo for plastic models is known among collectors as the 'Type Two' or 'T2' logo and was used from the late 1950s into the early 1960s.
Lindberg USCG Cape Gull (WPB-95304) - US Coast Guard Patrol Boat CG-95304 - Motorized, 1/80, 707M-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$125
Rare. Late 1950s hardbox issue with great Ray Gaedke artwork. This large 1/80 scale kit of this beautiful ship is very highly detailed for it's time and still makes a fine model today. Includes all parts for motorizing; contacts, switch, dual drive system, metal shafts, motor & motor mounts. There is plenty of room in the hull so you could easily convert it to R/C with today's small systems. Features finely engraved hull with raised panel lines, detailed superstructure with ammo boxes, pump case, life rafts and rings, searchlights, horn , DF loop antenna, clear windows, ships wheel and even tiny engine speed control levers. Weapons include 20mm gun with magazine and shield, two angled Mk20 boxes, depth charges and racks and two hedge-hog launchers with four hedgehogs each. Deck fittings are complete with bitts, hatches, towline bitt and stops, staffs, vents, anchor, lifeboat, mast with radar antenna and platform light and stanchions that you can easily rig to create a railing. Includes a nice display stand. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing one clear side window for the bridge. It is flat, so you can easily make it from any flat clear plastic material. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts including decals, flags and instructions. The 95' U.S. Coast Guard Cutter 95304, a Coastal Patrol Boat was one of 36 boats built between 1953 and 1959. These cutters were stationed all along the U.S. coasts and performed Search and Rescue missions, and Port Security duty. Nine of the vessels were transferred to South Korea. The remaining vessels remained on active Coast Guard duty until 1986 to 1990. They were replaced with a succession of 82', 87' and 110' Patrol Boats.
Guillows Thomas-Morse S4C Scout - 24 inch Wingspan for Free Flight or R/C Conversion, 201
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$75
Still factory sealed and in remarkable 'Near Mint' condition. This large scale, well detailed model can be flown rubber free flight, gas free flight, or converted to electric R/C using today's small & light servos and receivers. Features stick & tissue construction and well detailed with scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, vacuform nose/cowl & engine, full color decals, colored tissue, die cut balsa parts, rubber motor, plywood firewall and excellent full size plans. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Revell 1017 Ford GT - SnapTite, 1/24, 85-1987
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$18
Still factory 'round tape' sealed and a perfect starter kit. Molded in blue (body), black (chassis and interior), clear, chrome plated rims and with rubber tires. Features 28 snap-together pieces and a very good interior.
Tamiya High Speed Gear Box HE High Efficiency No.2, 72002
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
An excellent, quality accessory primarily intended for R/C vehicles & R/C accessories, but has unlimited other uses. NOTE: the gear box has been assembled to 'professional' quality. Includes RE260 motor. Also includes all of the optional gears, accessories and instructions.
MiniArt GAZ-AAA With Quad M4 Maxim, 1/35, 35177
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$50
Very highly detailed with 659 pieces, PE details, complete chassis, suspension, cab interior and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Siku Ford GT40 Gold Metallic Sealed And Ford GT 40 Red, 1016
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$20
The Gold GT40 is still factory sealed; the Red GT40 is lightly used and in 'excellent' overall condition. That means it is not perfect but is well above average: very well preserved & displayable with very light general wear.
Aeromaster Beaufighters Whispering Death Part I, 1/48, 48-340
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$16
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.
Aeromaster F-16 Fighting Falcon - 50 TFW Gunsmoke 1983 And 388 TFW Bomb Competition Scotland 1981, 1/48, 48-231
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$16
Still factory sealed. Includes extensive decals for both aircraft listed aircraft. 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.
Guillows De Havilland DH-4 - 27 Inch Wingspan RC / Gas / Rubber Flying Model, 205
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$79
Still factory sealed and rare in this condition. This model was produced with this box art from about 1964 into the 1980s. It is large-scale, well detailed and can be flown rubber free flight, gas free flight or converted to electric R/C using modern servos and receivers. Features stick and tissue construction, die cut balsa parts, rubber motor, plywood firewall, scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, vacuform nose, machine guns and pilot busts, two big sheets of full color decals, covering tissue and excellent full size plans. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Tamiya Twin Motor Gear Box Set 97 - With 3 Speeds and Dual Electric Motors, 70097
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
This gearbox drive set features a tough ABS plastic gearbox, nylon gears, three different drive ratios, two electric motors, metal shafts, all metal and brass hardware and full directions. This is an excellent, quality accessory primarily intended for R/C in tanks or whenever differential power is required to turn a tracked vehicle; however it has unlimited other uses. Never used and all of the parts are still in the factory sealed bags. Includes instructions.
Tamiya Dual Gear Box Set With Twin Electric Motors - Metal, 70030
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$15
This is the same all-metal twin gearbox found in many of the Remote Control Tamiya tank kits. Although not shown on the box, this one comes with two brand-new RE-140 electric motors installed in the gear box. This is an excellent, quality accessory primarily intended for R/C in tanks or whenever differential power is required to turn a tracked vehicle; however it has unlimited other uses. Never used and the small hardware bag is still factory sealed. Includes instructions.
Revell 2007 Shelvy GT500 Mustang, 1/25, 85-2097
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$24
Still factory sealed and dated 2009. Features 116 pieces, detailed 5 liter, 32 valve V-8 engine and engine compartment, opening 'Special Air-Extraction' hood, 19" wheels, detailed chassis, full interior and more. Molded in white, clear, chrome plate and rubber tires.
Galoob Micro Machines Ultra Fast #2 Weekend Campers, 6400
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$50
Rare when found factory sealed. Dated 1989 and in an 'excellent' condition header & blister pack. That does not mean it is perfect; it means that is is in well-above average condition with excellent color and gloss, no repairs and light wear. There are no price tags on the header, but one on the right of the clear blisterpack.
Hasegawa Japanese Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft Set Zero A6M2b Type 21 Kate B5N2 Type 97 And Val D3A1 Type 99, 1/350, QG30
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$24
Still factory sealed. The superb set is perfect for detailing your 1/350 IJN Carrier Fleet. Includes 12 aircraft total; (3) Zeros, (6) Kate and (3) Vals. These are molded in clear plastic (for realistic canopies) and feature full landing gear & propellers, drop tanks (Zero), bomb load (Val) and torpedo or bomb load (kate). There is a extensive multi-view painting guide for no less than five Zeros, five Vals and six Kates with a large and comprehensive decal sheet to match. The decals include enough numbers to model almost aircraft you wish
MPC Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle - Polish or Chinese Air Forces with 5 Crewmen (Airfix Molds), 1/72, 1501-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
1970s MPC kit from Airfix molds. Includes markings for both air forces. The Beagle was the USSR's first jet bomber, first flying in 1946. As the primary Soviet light bomber, it was used by 15 nations and was built until 1960. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: decals are flaking severely.
Revell Kawasaki Ki-45 KA1c Kai Toryu - Japan Issue, 1/72, H104-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
1972 Revell Japan issue that is very well molded and detailed. Features a very good cockpit and rear crew station, detailed twin-row engines and optional position access panel, rear machine gun, optional upward-firing dual cannons (like the German 'Jazz Music'), choice of two different noses, nose cannon and more. Includes decals for an aircraft operated by the 3rd Chutai of the 53rd Sentai based at Matsudo airfield in December, 1944. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals, a Revell/Mr. Color full color paint guide for 60 paint colors and assembly instructions. Originally designed as a fighter, the Toryu (Dragon Slayer) was used to oppose B-29 raids.