Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$32
1960s issue that is very cleanly molded in gray. The original owner carefully kept the factory shrink wrap on the box top, making for an 'Excellent++' condition box. Features separately molded ailerons, rudder and elevators, crew, rotating top turret and very good engine and landing gear detail. Includes a clear display stand and a multi-view full color painting guide on the back of the box. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
This model is one in a series of remarkably detailed 1/48 Phantom II kits from Hasegawa. Features 138 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit and wheels well detail, external weapons load and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$58
Very finely molded and detailed kit which features 185 parts, rotating and elevating gun, hinged breech block, sliding cannon, a recoil spade that can be raised or lowered, movable flexible treads and rotating road wheels, simulated 8" projectiles, a set of pioneer tools, a movable projectile tray and decals for four countries. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$275
Rare and the only 1/72 scale injection-molded kit ever made of this Soviet airborne radar/early warning aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Tupolev TU-126 Moss (NATO Designation) was based on the obsolete Aeroflot TU-114 Airliner, itself developed from the TU-95 (TU-20) Bear turboprop bomber first flown in the 1950s. The Tupolev Bear and derivatives have the distinction of being the fastest propeller driven aircraft in the world. First identified in 1968, the Moss is believed to have entered service in 1971, the exact number used by Soviet Forces being unknown. The TU-126 has been assessed by Western sources as being of only limited capability, being unable to detect cruise missiles or small aircraft at low level. Commencing in the early 1980s the Beriev A-50 Mainstay began development to replace the TU-126 in service. With greater capability than the Moss, operational examples began being fielded in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
Features all fine recessed panel lines, complete engine with firewall and engine mounts, removable engine cowls, excellent cockpit detail, optional position canopy, detailed gun bays with removable panels, separately molded ailerons and rudder, optional centerline fuel tank or bomb load, outer wing station bombs and detailed paint and marking guide for the aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$28
Final Frog logo from the late 1970s. Features parts to build either version and includes markings for RAF No.88 Sqn, Wildenrath Germany 1960 or South African Air Force No.12 Sqn, Waterkloof, 1969. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Blue, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$24
Still factory sealed. This kit contains six detailed smaller houses, three larger barracks-type structures as well as 12 telephone poles.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$29
1970s issue from quality Airfix molds. This kit features elevating guns, rotating turrets, interior, rotating props and wheels, movable control surfaces, optional position bomb bay doors, bomb bay detail & bombs, optional position undercarriage, tow tractor & bomb cart accessories as shown on box cover and more. This issue also has the 'Wild Customizing Decals' and four clear plastic 'Simulated Spinning Props' as well as the authentic decals and regular propellers. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are flat and 100% intact, which is rare for 1970s MPC aircraft decals.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$38
Still factory sealed and a 2019 reissue from the original 1970s molds. Features a rolling chassis build up just like the real truck, complete engine, suspension & driveline, drivers cab and much more.l Molded in colored plastic (gray or white), clear, red-tinted clear, two trees of chrome plated parts and rubber tires.
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$18
Rare high-definition resin waterline submarines that measure 4.9 inches long. They are highly detailed and beautifully molded - possibly done by Loose Cannon. Each sub is 1 part - hull and island ar molded together. Never started and inventoried complete.
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$58
Very rare. This is a high quality resin model features all fine recessed surface detail, Rotol and De Havilland Propellers, other parts to build an accurate Mk.II or L.MkII, excellent cockpit and more. Includes decals and multi-view paint guide for both aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$58
Rare 1950s one-piece color box issue in 'very good+' condition with four solid corners and no repairs. Very neatly molded and features fine recessed panel detail, clear windshield & display stand. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$18
The box is worn as shown but the contents (parts, decals and instructions) are in mint condition. This is a well molded kit with all fine recessed panel line details, good cockpit & engine detail and more. Includes decals for multiple aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$38
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. This 2009 issue is from the original high-quality 1950s Renwal molds. This is the large scale kit in 1/32, not the smaller Adams kit in 1/40. Nicely detailed and includes 85 pieces and many moving features like all large-scale Renwal kits. Features three missiles, launcher radar guidance trailer and crew.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$18
Early, high-gloss box top issue that is most likely from the original Inpact molds. Well molded with good details and features full engine, very good cockpit, pilot and a very fine 'fabric' design where the real aircraft was cloth covered and more. Includes a clear display stand, a three-view, full color painting guide for the box art aircraft and full decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$36
1966 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. The model includes rubber tires and color, chrome plated & clear plastic parts. Features detailed chassis with suspension, steering linkage and gas tank, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels, removable hood and dual mount rear spares. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$55
1964 Jet Horizon issue hardbox. Arguably one of the most beautiful airliners built. With large colorful SAS decal sheet, rotating wheels, optional position loading ramp and landing gear. She saw service with Air France, SAS, Swissair, United and several others. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. There are two short, closed edge splits at the upper right of the box.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$76
Still factory sealed. Out of production and very hard-to-find model of this high performance Japanese 4 engine strategic bomber. This 1991 issue features 110 pieces, very fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface outlines, rotating turrets, elevating guns, good cockpit with three crew, optional position bomb bay doors, internal bomb load, separately molded ailerons & rudder, rotating propellers and more. Includes decals for one Japanese aircraft and a captured USA Evaluation Aircraft.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$75
Rare and still factory sealed. This is a very large 1/35 scale S-70 from all new, highly detailed modern molds.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$32
Still factory sealed and the Limited Edition Chuck Yeager issue from1988. The X-5 was the first aircraft to change the angle of wing sweepback in flight, and paved the way for the legendary F-111 and F-14. The kit features variable sweep wings, good cockpit with ejection seat, pilot figure, opening canopy, retractable landing gear, detailed jet engine, movable control surfaces and more.
