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Monogram TWA Ford Tri-Motor - 25th Anniversary CAA Flight - Four Star Issue, 1/77, PA122-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$62
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and split. This hardbox issue dated 1965 and contains decals for TWA 25th Anniversary C.A.A. flight (the earlier Four Star issues only had Byrd Antarctic markings)
Trumpeter TU-22 Blinder Tactical Bomber - Plus BarracudaCast Exhaust And Afterburner Set, 1/72, 01695
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
Includes factory-sealed BarracudaCast #BR72287 1/72 scale 'T-22 Blinder Exhaust & Afterburner Set' cast in high definition resin. The actual model is from all new molds and very well detailed inside and out. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Russian T-34 Tank S Issue, 1/40, H538-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$65
Rare original hardbox issue from 1958; not the common 1990s reproduction. This is a superb model for that time and features working flexible treads, rotating turret with elevating gun, optional position hatches, four troops and more. Never started. All parts, decals and instructions have been inventoried 100% complete and are correct for this early issue. NOTE: one side of the upper hull is cracked. It fits back together perfectly. Please note that the box displays slightly higher than the 'very good++' grade but is rated as such because there are two short (1/2" long) closed tears on the bottom of the lower right short side.
Modelcollect B-52G Stratofortress Strategic Bomber, 1/72, UA72202
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$79
From all new molds and highly detailed inside and out. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Cessna Bird Dog USAF O-1F or South Vietnamese O-1E/F, 1/72, 01058
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$28
Dated 1988. This well detailed kit features interior details and under-wing smoke-marker missiles. Has decals for both versions, one from 21st TASS Phu Cat and 23rd Tactical Group Bien Hoa. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Howard Pete Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-18
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$78
From the 1930s. This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. The kit is in the older cardboard box with 'Cleveland World Famous Models' in silver print. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, fully formed wheels, thrust button and spinner, pre-drilled nose block, other blocks as required, CDs famous black fibre propeller, metal and wood stock and more. Includes CDs highest quality plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and plans/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.
Hasegawa Showa L2D Type Zero Transport - Tabby - License-Built DC-3, 1/200, MX6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$19
Excellent small-scale model that is finely molded and well detailed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi IJN Nagara Light Cruiser, 1/700, 0805-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
1/700 scale waterline kit. Very highly detailed and finely molded. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix SA-330 Puma - RAF Or France - Type 4 Logo Issue, 1/72, 03021-6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$24
Very nicely molded kit from the 1970s which features full cockpit, complete cargo bay with troop seats and bulkheads, opening side cargo/troop doors, detailed rotor head & working rotors as well as decals for both air forces. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter Tu-160 Blackjack Bomber, 1/72, 01620
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$89
This is a very large and highly detailed model with 621 pieces, PE details, film instruments and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
SNAP Hawk Missile Carrier - (ex Adams), 1/40, 159
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$52
Rare early 1960s model from the original 1950s Adams molds. Well molded and detailed for that time featuring three Hawk Missiles, movable wheels and flexible tracks, elevating lift & supports, three figures and decals. Molded in gloss white and dark olive drab plastic. Never started and all parts and decals are still in the original factory-sealed bag. With instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in 1955 or 1956, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Revell never issued the kit. The famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn purchased the Adams molds. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name (SNAP) & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. This Hawk Missile Carrier kit is made in the USA but is actually a SNAP export to Canada; the importer was 'International Games of Canada Limited' in 'New Toronto Ontario.' They used a silver overprint to block out the kit number and pric extension and then added '#159 in Canada.' Then UPC (Universal Power Master) either leased or purchased (probably the former) the Adams molds from SNAP in the 1960s. While most UPC kits say 'Made in Japan' the ex-Adams models do not and say 'Made in USA'. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
Academy Boeing B-50D Superfortress - El Paso, 1/72, 2112
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$74
Dated 1991. Large and highly detailed model. Includes the correct changes for an accurate B-50 model. Beautifully molded and features all fine recessed panel lines, highly detailed cockpit and interior crew stations and bomb bay, full bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors, long range tanks and detailed gear wells. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter HMS Cornwall Heavy Cruiser, 1/350, 05353
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
Excellent, highly detailed kit that features 380 pieces, four large frets of photoetched parts including all railings & other details, parts to build waterline or full hull and much more. Includes color painting guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Martin Mariner PBM-5 - Lodela Issue, 1/118, H175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
Lodela issue. From the same molds as the detailed 1950s 'S' kit. Ideal builder. Features rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position crew doors and rotating props. Although from old molds, this builds into a nice model. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one flat bomb bay door, which is very easily made. Otherwise complete with all other parts present and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: top wing is broken cleanly in half. It fits back together perfectly if you wish to build the kit.
Pavla TWO Culver PQ-14a, 1/72, 72012
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and still in the internal factory clear sealed bags. With decals and instructions present. Very nicely detailed and molded kit. Includes many photoetched parts and film instruments.
Aurora Nieuport 11, 1/48, 101-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$42
First issue from 1956 with the one-year-only 'Northern Lights' rectangular logo. The artwork is by Jim Cox. This is a fine model for that time and includes a pilot, basic cockpit, machine gun, wing-mounted rockets, ground display with chocks and a ground crew member as well. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab and black plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This kit is one of a very successful line of 1/48 WWI aircraft that Aurora launched in 1956. The line sold so well that new kits were added into the 1960s. Thanks to Eugene DuBey, we know some history on the aircraft that Aurora modeled. The tail # on the kit rudder is 1354, the number of a Nie 16 that served with "CAM de Dunquerke / St Pol sur Mer", 1916-17.
SNAP G.I. Soldiers - ex Revell GI Figure Set - (GI Soldiers), 1/40, 5149-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$89
Rare model from the original 1950s Revell "S" Issue molds. Very highly detailed and includes the following figures - general, radioman, 2 bazooka men, 2 mortar men with mortar, 2 machine gunners with tripod and machine gun, soldier with mine detector, soldier with flame thrower and 9 other infantrymen. Molded in olive drab plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. It is assumed that these were cut by Revell or much more likely one of their contractors in the mid-late 1950s; perhaps they used Adam's mold cutter. On the surface, there is no sign that they were to be parts of the joint Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Adams never issued the kit. However, Adams must have had the molds because when the famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn purchased the Adams molds, they ended up with the Soldiers. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. This GI Soldier kit is made in the USA. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
Top Flite Five Nylon Propellers 11-4 - For R/C Or Gas Powered Models - Bagged, 40770
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$15
From the contents of a long-closed down R/C Aircraft only hobby shop that I recently purchased. Includes five mint condition 11 inch diameter nylon propellers.
Cleveland Laird Solution 1930 Thompson Trophy Winner - 10.63 Inch Wingspan Free-Flight Rubber Powered Flying Aircraft, 1/24, D-46
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$55
Very rare and from the mid 1930s to the early 1940s. This is a Cleveland 'D' or dwarf kit. The term 'Dwarf' is just a bit deceptive, as it is Cleveland's designation for 1/24 scale. Most Cleveland kits were designated 'SF' or Scale Flying - 1/16 scale. The Dwarf kits were needed to fill a market demand for smaller flying models. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and Dwarfs were no exception, containing very high quality balsa printwood, stringers & spars, fully formed wheels, covering tissue, a wood propeller that is about 90% carved and just needs final sanding, gray rigging thread (if required), metal and balsa stock as required and more. With Cleveland's famous high-quality plans. While the box has significant wear, the kit inside is still 'factory tissue sealed.' When the Cleveland workers packed each kit, they wrapped them in tissue that effectively made a seal which has not been disturbed. Whoever buys it will be the first one to see the contents since it was packed in the factory over 90 years ago. 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 supply 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.
Revell Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG Mercedes C-Klasse DTM 2011 Bruno Spengler, 1/24, 07087
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$62
2012 issue of this famous racer features 123 pieces, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, excellent chassis with detailed exhaust, front and rear suspension, complete rare interior & rollcage and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.