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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 Sherman Tank M4 Black Magic - (M-4), 1/40, H522-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$149
Rare 1963 issue utilizing the original 'S' artwork and molds. Features movable track and suspensions, opening hatches, elevating gun and rotating turret. Includes tank commander soldiers 'Set For Action.' Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions both in 'near mint' condition with light age yellowing being the only flaw.
Sterling Curtiss P-6E Hawk Drops Bombs In Flight - 16 Inch Wingspan Flying Model Aircraft, A10
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$62
Excellent flying model from the early to mid 1960s that is designed for rubber free flight or control line. It includes an innovative system for dropping bombs in flight. Features stick and tissue construction, quality die-cut balsa parts, stripwood and spars, other wood stock as required, die-cut clear windshield, vac plastic details including radiator scoop, engine cowling, pilot bust, wheels pants, exhaust ports and more, finished wire landing gear struts, finished main and tail wheels, rubber motor, plastic propeller, covering tissue and a big full color decal sheet. Includes excellent full size plans with detailed instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Please NOTE: the box displays better than the 'very good+' grade but is rated as such because there is a 1.5" long closed tear at the center of the lower long box side. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling's offering to be 'deluxe' compared to other manufacturers.
Revell M-35 Military Truck, 1/40, H537-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$115
Rare original issue dated 1958 with superb hardbox artwork. The box is in superb investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This is a very well detailed kit for that time and features good (molded-in) underside detail, rotating wheels, guard rails that convert into seats, opening tailgate, opening cab doors, detailed interior, driver figure and 6 soldiers with reels, duffel bags, radio, rifles, generator, mortar, machine gun and tripod. Molded in olive drab, clear and with flexible rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Silver Knight of Augsburg 1560 Valiant Warriors Crown Famous Fighters Issue, 1/8, K1-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$165
In the mid 1950s, Crown Plastics advertised the release of a series of Knight models - some of the very first plastic figure kits every made. However, before Crown entered production, Aurora agreed to market the line for Crown in 1956. The copyright on the instructions is '1956 Crown Plastics, Inc. Princeton, New Jersey'. These were the first of all Aurora figure kits and the first issue of the Aurora Knights. The kit numbers were K1-98, K2-98 and K3-98. The 'Knights' sold well, and so within the first year, Aurora bought the three molds from Crown Plastics. What is not commonly known is that there were two 1956 K1-98 Silver Knight issues. They both shared the same part number but the difference is in the lower right-hand logo. (The first issue had the early Aurora 'Northern Lights' logo with a large 'Crown Line' logo inside it. This kit, the second one, has the 'Famous Fighters' logo, a larger 'AURORA' and a much smaller 'Crown' logo at the bottom center. Inside, the plastic parts are a bright silver color with a yellow plume in excellent condition. The instructions are the correct Aurora Crown issue. The kit has never been started. The shiny, silver plastic parts are still in the original factory bag. The instructions are in amazing 'near mint' condition.
Aeromaster Royal Netherlands East Indies Air Corps - (2) Buffalo 339C Singapore January 1942 And Java February 1942 / Curtiss Hawk 75 Java 1941 / P-40E Warhawk 1942 / Ryan STM Of ML-KNIL Flying School 1941, 1/48, 48-031
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.
Aeromaster Hawker Sea Hawk Mk.101 - West German Navy MFG 2 Early 1960s / 300 Sq Indian Navy INS Vikrant 1960s, 1/48, CAFD0490D
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$8
Still factory sealed. This decal sheet is in 'mint' condition and has 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.
Microscale German Bombers National Insignia #3, 1/72, 72-161
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$8
Still factory sealed. These decals are in '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.
Monogram C-47 Skytrain with Paratroopers, 1/90, PA11-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$79
Second issue dated 1955. Monograms fine effort is the finest early C-47 model and a favorite today for 'classic builds.' Features perfect fit and finish, very good surface detail, rotating propellers & main wheels, two pilot figures, 'Sky Train' decals, rear fuselage doors that can be placed open or closed, boarding ladder, four paratrooper figures and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Super Scale USMC F-8E Crusader - VMF(AW)-232 And VMF(AW)-312, 1/48, 48-282
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. 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.
Super Scale USN 60 Degree Numers - White 24 / 12 / 6 / 3 Inches, 1/48, 48-995
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.
Aeromaster 86th FBG Thunderjets Part 2 - F-84 Decals, 1/48, 48-609
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$14
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.
Airfix HMS Victorious - Type Three Issue, 1/600, F40 S
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$49
1960s issue with great artwork. This is a well detailed, full hull model which features full propeller and rudder detail, separately molded AA guns, detailed island structure, cranes, ships boats, antenna, radar & masts, airwing of Sea Vixen, Scimitar and Skyraider aircraft and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Assault Ship USS Tarawa LHA-1, 1/720, H406
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$44
Dated 1977 and a very nice kit for that time. Features full hull, propeller & rudder detail, internal rear boat-launching bay with opening door, 2 landing craft with tanks, 2 CH-26 and 2 UH-1 Helicopters, boat crane, crash crane, moving turrets & Sea Sparrow launchers, 4 launches, excellent flight deck decals and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: while all parts are complete, a short, simple cylindrical shaft is broken off of one propeller shaft/support. This is very easily replaced with wire, pulled sprue or stock plastic.
Aeromaster Spitfires - End Of The Line, 1/48, 48-297
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$12
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.
Super Scale North American P-51D Mustang - 336FS/4FG Gentile / 334FS/4FG Beeson / 363FS/357FG Bochkay, 1/48, 48-821
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$12
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.
Frog Javelin FAW.9 / 9R All Weather Fighter Plus Airwaves PE Detail Set - RAF No. 64 Sq or No. 5 Sq, 1/72, F408
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Includes the excellent Airwaves #AC72135 Javelin FAW9/9R PE Detail set. Includes a brass fret with very close to 40 pieces and a highly detailed cockpit. The actual model is the 1970s final logo 'Orange Series' issue which features decals and parts for both versions, fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface outlines, very basic cockpit, pilot and co-pilot, under wing missiles & drop tanks, optional position landing gear and more. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Monogram US Navy F-4J Phantom II - VF-92 USS Constellation, 1/72, 5452
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$36
Still factory sealed and dated 1990. Finely molded and features detailed cockpit and wheel wells, optional position canopy, AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, drop tanks, laser guided bombs, iron bombs and multi-position wing flaps. Includes colorful decals for the box art aircraft.
Hawk Mister Mulligan - Benny Howard's Famous Racing Plane, 1/48, 619-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$34
1958 hard box release and very rare in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This is a very well molded model for that time with superb fit and finish, all fine, recessed panel lines, clear windshield, display stand and full decals. Molded in white and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Ford Trimotor American Airlines - (Airfix Molds), 1/72, 1102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$24
1970s MPC kit from quality Airfix molds. Very highly detailed with complete interior. Includes normal propellers or clear prop disks for 'in flight.' Never started. The kit has been inventoried and NOTE: the aircraft is missing the two exhaust tubes; easily made from round stock or pulled sprue. Otherwise the aircraft is complete with all other parts. However, NOTE: missing display stand. Includes instructions but NOTE: the decals are peeling (like most 1970s MPC kits) and in terrible condition.
Eduard F6F-3 Hellcat Profipack - With Mask and Colored PE Parts - UVF-27 USS Princeton 1944 / VF-33 Ondonga 1943 / VF-16 USS Lexington Hawaii 1943 / VF-1 USS Yorktown 1044 / VF-6 USS Intrepid 1944, 1/72, 7076
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$28
Still factory sealed and often considered the finest 1/72 Hellcat model ever. Highly detailed and features 74 plastic pieces, 2 frets of brass photoetched parts (one factory painted), mask set, beautifully molded plastic parts with all fine recessed panel detail, excellent cockpit & gear wells and more. Includes decals and color paint guide for five different aircraft.