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Lindberg Sea Witch Clipper Sailing Ship - With Sails - (ex Marx), 1/96, 813
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$125
Still factory sealed and dated 1979. This beautiful model is from the original Marx Swordfish/Sea Witch molds. It is a beautiful and well detailed model with over 500 parts and measures 33 inches long when assembled. The world's largest toy manufacture, Louis Marx, spared no expense in this early 1950s entry into the growing field of plastic models. The model claims to the first time that anyone could build a museum-quality large ship at home. The claim is correct since the kit pre-dates the Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark. Full hull kit features complete deck fittings, extensive standing and running rigging instructions, optional billowing sails (in amazing 'near mint' condition), crew members, rigging thread and metal chain. It is molded in several colors just like the original Marx issue.
Commander USS Patterson DD392 - Bagley Class Destroyer, 1/350, 4-087
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$95
This is a well molded, highly detailed 1/350 scale full hull model kit that features high-definition cast resin hull and other larger details, 2 frets of brass PE parts, decals and instructions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed containers and includes decals and instructions. Sells new for $110.
Hawk Mister Mulligan - 1935 Thompson Trophy Winner - One-Piece Box Issue, 1/48, 703
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$125
Very rare and for the advanced model collector. This is the true first issue of the Mister Mulligan. It has a fascinating history for it is among the earliest injection molded kits produced in the United States. The Hawk model company was the most innovative in America and had been making constant 1/48 scale models in wood with metal accessories since the late 1920s. During the re-run of the World's Fair in 1933, Hawk may have made the world's first injection molded airplanes models - but they were not kits. The models were completely finished and were on display for the then-large sum of $25 each. The Mates brothers, who founded and ran Hawk, were quick to incorporate this new technology by replacing the metal detail parts with injection molded details to the wooden kits in the late 1930s. During the war, Hawk put it's injection molding knowledge to work making ID models for the US Armed Forces. Originally there was a nation-wide program to have children and adults make these from wood, but consistency was an issue - injection molded solved this problem. Immediately after WWII in 1946, Hawk made the Curtiss Racer model injection molded in black tenite. The box was a simple one-color affair. This may have been the first injection molded airplane kit produced in the USA; another contender is the Varney's PT-17. Both met a very cool reception at hobby shops. Hawk quickly changed the Curtiss box to two colors and added box artwork while molding the kit in bright yellow acetate. In 1947 Hawk approached toy stores since hobby shops were giving the kit poor promotion. The toy stores did much better. Spurred on by toy store sales in '47, Hawk added four classic racers in '48, all molded in acetate - the Gee Bee, Howard Ike, Laird Solution and the Supermarine S6B. In 1949 Hawk molded them in a much more stable polystyrene and additional Thompson Trophy Races were introduced to the line; this Mister Mulligan kit is one of those. It is molded in high-gloss white plastic, clear and with a dark brown pilot figure. Inside, the kit is factory-new. All parts are inventoried 100% complete and includes the correct instructions. The factory 'krinkle' bag is present but has split open as they often do. Includes the correct instructions with the '703' part number and advises the use of "...carbon tetracholoride" as a cement because plastic model glue was still not widely available. The instructions are also a detailed painting guide because at this point Hawk did not furnish decals with their plastic kits. The box is in very good condition with great colors. The box has not been crushed, bent or flattened, which is unusual since this type of box is very fragile and Hawk made a point of replacing them shortly after this kit came out. The box displays 'Near Mint' but is graded 'Excellent++' because there is some edge wear on one edge and some isolated, very light general shelf wear as shown. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition.
StromBecker American Airlines Convair Flagship - 10 Inch Wingspan Solid Wood Kit, C-38
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$74
Superb kit from the 1950s and makes a very impressive display when built. This highly prefabricated model is made from solid Western Pine (not balsa wood) and features completely precarved fuselage, wings, engine nacelles & tail feathers, ready to install propellers, full landing gear and even wood filler, glue, and sandpaper. With detailed instructions and drawings with aircraft history and a large, colorful American Airlines decal sheet. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts & paperwork present; even includes sealed envelopes of powdered wood glue and wood filler. NOTE: the instructions are quality photocopies; the originals are missing. There is no assembly but NOTE: there has been very neat, adult-quality sanding done to the vertical stabilizer, which means that the sandpaper and sanding stick have also been used. There is nothing else sanded and nothing assembled. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacturer. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are precarved to shape - usually only a quick sanding would finish them.
Revell Sopwith Camel With Iron On Patch, 1/28, 4419
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$52
This 1981 reissue of the famous 1957 'S' Kit comes with a large Sopwith Camel T-Shirt Iron-On; it is very rare that it is still present. The big 1/28 scale model is very well molded and detailed for that time. Features detailed rotary engine the moves with the propeller, authentic fine fabric texture finish over the ribs, complete cockpit with movable control stick and rudder bar, removable cowling, standing pilot figure, complete rigging instructions and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Panzer IV H - Green Box Issue, 1/32, 6859
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$79
Still factory sealed and rare in this condition. 1969 'Green Box' issue of the Panzer IV, which mounted one 75mm gun and two MG24 machine guns. The 'H' variant depicted here had extra armor plates hung loosely from the sides to pre-detonate hollow charge projectiles. The kit features parts to build it with or without this optional armor, rotating turret, elevating gun, working flexible treads, spring-action bogeys, opening. Cupola lid, extra tread links, Jerry cans, helmets, two crew figures and more.
Monogram Little Air Force Assortment Gift Set Speedee-Bilt F-84 And Speedee-Bilt F-51 And Superkit F-51 (P-51) And Superkit F-84
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$695
Very rare 1950s gift set. Long before injection molded kit were mass produced in the USA, Monogram created what are widely considered the finest pre-fabricated wooden kits with plastic details. The Speedee-Bilt series were flying models with pre-painted and cut wooden parts with plastic props, cowls, pilots, etc. The Superkits were smaller static models with precarved wooden parts and many plastic details. The kits themselves are rare today, but the gift set is very rare. Monogram issued very few gift sets for injection kits, and even fewer in the early 1950s for the wooden kits. The gift set consists of a special 'Christmas' box with a tray and lift-off top with a cello window. This one contains 2 Superkits (F-84 Thunderjet and F-51 Mustang) and 2 Speedee-Bilts (also the F-84 and F-51). The outer box is intact with the original cello and is in 'very good' displayable condition but is not perfect. It has edge wear, general wear, light staining (visible at the upper left) and two closed split corners. The four kits inside are in mint boxes and have never started. Each is 100% inventoried complete with all parts,decals and instructions present.
Cleveland 1931 Bayles Gee Bee Racer - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-17
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$110
Very rare 1936 'Silver Box' issue. This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. This is the earlier simple cardboard box with the silver printing. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood, stringers and spars, fully carved nose, fully formed & finished wheels, thrust button, balsa blocks and stock as required, adhesive instrument panel, pre-hollowed wheel pants stock, metal stock, clear windshield celluloid and covering tissue. Includes the famous CD high-quality plans. Even includes the original factory packing tissue. The model has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and paperwork. 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.
Revell Stearman PT-17 Kaydet / N2S3-B / Model 75 - US Navy or US Army, 1/48, 85-5264
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$29
Still factory sealed. From 2014 and completely new molds. It's about time we had a modern kit of this historic aircraft and Revell certainly delivered. Features excellent cockpit and engine detail, closed or removed left and right cowl panels, detailed rigging instructions and full paint guide and decal sheet for US Army or Navy versions.
Hasegawa Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless, 1/48, JT19
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$32
Still factory sealed. This highly detailed model from 2005 that features 83 pieces, fine recessed panel lines, highly detailed cockpit, engine and wheel wells, optional bomb load, optional position dive brakes and more. Includes a multi-view paint guide & decals.
Revell Dornier Do-18 - Seenotstaffel 5 Taormina Italy 1944 / 2./SAGr. 131 Norway 1944, 1/72, 04134
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$44
From 2000. Well detailed and includes markings for the two aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora SNJ Trainer, 1/48, 80-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Rare first issue from 1956 with Jim Cox 'ground scene' artwork and the 1956-only Northern Lights rectangular logo. Aurora's subject choice here was very wise, as almost every one of our US pilots in WWII flew the SNJ or T-6 during training. Features 'good' cockpit, instructor and student pilot figures, rotating propeller and wheels, full landing gear and more. The model is 100% correct inside for the early issue; it is molded in gloss yellow and clear plastic, includes the early West Hempstead clear rectangle-based stand, correct decal sheet with no stand decal and early logo instructions showing the correct, included stand. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Third Group USN Post-WWII Eastern TBM-3 Avengers - TBM-3U VU-5 1952 / TBM-3E VS-21 April 1952, 1/48, 48-033
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 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 Macchi C-202 Folgore - 151 Sq/51St / 84 Sq/4 St / 75 Sq/3St, 1/48, 48-660
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$16
Includes extensive markings for all three 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.
Monogram A-1H Skyraider - White Box Issue, 1/48, 5419
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$22
Well molded release from 1980. Features complete cockpit, detailed main and tail wheel wells, optional position canopy and large weapons/drop tank loadout. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried with all parts and instructions present. NOTE: missing decals.
Aurora Mace TM-76 Guided Missile, 1/48, 130-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$229
1958 'Famous Fighters' first and only release. Large 1/48 scale kit of the early guided missile. Includes booster rocket and clear display stand. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Rye Field Model Leopard 2A6 Main BattleTank With Full Interior Plus Many Aftermarket Upgrades, 1/35, 5066
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$115
SALE! Build the ultimate Leopard 2A6 in 1/35 scale with this superb RFM kit and the following never used and factory sealed or inventoried complete aftermarket detail sets: Voyager Model PE351026 Basic Detail PE Set, Orange Hobby G35-163-98 Rheinmetall 120mm L55 Barrel, J's Workmodel 5024 Airbrush Camo-Mask Camouflage Scheme, AFV Club AG35051 M256 120mm Ammo Set, AFV Club AC35013 Sticker for Simulating Anti-Reflection Coating Lens, Leopard Club LW024 SEM80/90 Aerials, Bright Series VY-BR35217 Lenses and Taillights, SKP Model SKP-242 Lenses and Taillights and Eureka Model ER-3507 Tow Cable (3 sets). The model is from completely new molds and incredibly well detailed inside and out with a complete interior. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft Dash 8 Jazz - DHC-8 - Air Canada Or US Airways Express, 1/72, HC1345
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$115
Rare and still factory sealed. Well molded, large 1/72 scale kit of this well-designed and rugged air commuter or cargo aircraft. Contains a large and colorful decal sheet for two different aircraft - The Air Canada "Jazz" scheme and US Airways Express.
ICM He-111 H-3 With 3 Eduard Aftermarket Sets - (He111H-3), 1/48, 48261
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$72
Includes the following factory-sealed accessories: Eduard 49887 He-111H-3 Radio Compartment (2 frets, 1 is factory painted PE), Eduard 49886 He-111H-3 Nose Interior (2 frets, 1 is factory painted) and Eduard EX580 Mask Set for He-111H-3. All three are made for this kit. The actual model is well molded and detailed. Features excellent cockpit and interior, very well detailed wheel wheels, excellent engines, separately molded ailerons, elevators & rudder and much more. Includes markings and paint guide for 4 different Luftwaffe aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Peerless-Max 3/4 Ton Dodge Weapons Carrier Beep WC-54 - With Cargo Trailer and Crew, 1/35, 3503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$52
Very well detailed and features rolling chassis construction just like the actual vehicle, complete interior, three crew, optional 'canvas' (molded plastic) top, towing hitch and detailed trailer. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.