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Frog Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat Naval Fighter - VF-72 USS Leyte (CV-32) or GC1/21 French Air Force Bac-Mai (Hanoi) 1952 - (F8F 1B), 1/72, F407
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$27
Final FROG logo issue from the 1970s. Frog is the father of all injection molded plastic kits, which were called "FROG Penguin" because they did not fly. Production was well established before WWII; after the war, Frog very successfully picked up where they left off. This model kit features optional parts for USA or French versions, fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface outlines, pilot and seat, two piece, optional position canopy, 'good' engine detail, optional position landing gear, rotating propeller & wheels, 2 bombs & 4 rocket payload and more. Includes a full color, multi-view painting guide on the back of the box and decals for both aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. HISTORY: 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.
O-Lin Republic Seabee Amphibian, 1/48, 503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++++
$145
Very rare kit for the advanced collector. The Seabee was produced as a high performance sport amphibian. This is a very hard-to-fine original O-lin kit in the small box and advertisement for O-lin cement on the top. Produced in 1949 or just before. O-Lin (Olin) was founded by Paul Lindberg and a Mr. Olsen - hence the company name. Although a producer of flying models in the 1930s, O-lin produced some of the earliest American injection molded kits in the late 1940s. In 1950 the partnership may have ended, because all branding was changed to Lindberg and Paul Lindberg. Inside, the kit is as new. It is molded in high gloss light gray and has the correct decals and instructions. The kit has never been started and is inventoried complete with all parts, instructions and decals.
Revell Merchant Fleet Gift C3 Freighter Hawaiian Pilot / Standard Oil T-2 Tanker J.L. Hanna / Harbor Tug Long Beach, G332-495
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$475
Rare 1956 Revell Gift set containing all three ships and even the unopened tube of colorful Revell "S" cement. This was the first and only issue of this specific gift set and features spectacular special box artwork. The tugboat is 1/108 scale and the tanker and cargo ship are both 1/400. Inside, the kit is 100% correct. The special color cardboard over lay is factory fresh. The tug and C-3 lower hulls are factory painted red (the T-2 was molded in red so it was not painted). Decals are included. The instruction sheets are excellent with the typical yellowing as the only flaw. The three kits have not been started. The tug and freighter still have the small parts in the factory sealed clear bags; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. The tanker has been inventoried 100% complete. All three kits include decals and instructions. The box has brilliant color and gloss, four solid corners and no repairs. There is no tape, tape marks, price tags or price tag marks. However, there is moderate and light general wear and 'dings' on the two lower corners as shown. Shipping insurance is required with this kit.
Model Shipways America Racing yacht 1851 - With Launching Ways And Display Base - 25 Inch Long Solid Wood Ship Model, 1/64, MS2029
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$159
Very large scale and highly detailed first quality kit of this beautiful, historical and highly successful boat. The model measures 32.5 inches long when assembled. Features a solid basswood, factory-carved hull, precision laser cut hardwood and plywood parts, true-to-scale Britannia metal, brass & copper, hardwood blocks & deadeyes, 5 diameters of rigging material, basswood launching ways, walnut display stand, detailed plans, easy to follow instructions and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and boxes and includes plans & instructions.
ESCI Sikorsky Sea King / S-55 / Vertol 107 Decals - With Markings For Several Countries, 1/72, 77
Other Materials, Box Condition: NM
$12
Includes markings for Israeli Air Force, Royal Navy (2), US Navy HS-2 USS Hornet and HS-3 as well as US Marines. These decals are 'excellent+' with some yellowing as shown; place them in a sunny window for several days to remove the yellow. They have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes a full color paint and markings guide for multiple aircraft. 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.
Eagle Strike Skytrains C-47 At War - New Zealand / USAAF 89th TCS 438 TCG D-Day / USAAF 6th TCS Townsville Australia 1942 / RAF Dakota 271 Sq D-Day, 1/72, 72052
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$15
Still factory sealed and includes markings for all four C-47s illustrated. 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.
Microscale P-39 Airacobras, 1/72, 72-134
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$10
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 A-18 Attack Fighter With Two Upgrade Sets - VFA-151 USS Midway - Hi Tech Aircraft Series - (F-18 - F/A-18), 1/48, 5833
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$38
Includes factory-sealed Airwaves AC4817 1/38 F/A-18 A/B Brass PE Detail Set and Model Technologies MT0049 1/48 F-18 Hornet Canopy Detail Set. The actual kit is still factory sealed. This 1990 issue includes photo-etched metal details. Finely molded and detailed model features complete cockpit and wheel well detail, pilot, moving stabilator, optional position canopy and a loadout of AIM-9 Sidewinders, drop tank, laser guided bombs and designator pod.
Microscale WWII British Aircraft Decals With Kill And Mission Marks, 1/72, 72-7
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$14
Very early Microscale decals by the Martin Krasel Studios in Culver City, California. These decals are 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Microscale did not furnish a markings & paint guide with this 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 F6F-3 Hellcats - VF-2 / VF-16 / VF-6 / VF-51, 1/48, 48-1238
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 HS Buccaneer S.Mk 2A / S.Mk 50 - RAF or South African Airforce, 1/72, F238
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$34
Still factory sealed and rare in this condition. This 'Orange' Series issue includes a full color, multi-view paint guide and decals for No.12 Sq RAF Honington, 1970 and No. 24 Sq SAAF Waterkfloof, 1970. Features fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface outlines, opening unique, rotating bomb bay, folding wings, working arresting hook, four anti-ship missiles on wing pylons, optional position landing gear and more. The Buccaneer was the world's first purpose designed low level 'below the radar' bomber. Low level strike aircraft have a shorter airframe life limit due to the stresses of low level flying, so the Buccaneer was designed to be very strong and even had many sub-assemblies milled from solid metal.
Revell Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker - 'S' Issue, 1/139, H287-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$145
1957 original 'S' issue with the fantastic box art that has made these kits so famous and collectible. The hardbox is in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition which is rare for this kit because the colors on the box top always show even the slightest wear. Nicely molded kit features optional position cargo door, refueling boom, optional position landing gear and a moving rudder. Molded in the correct gloss silver and with the clear Revell 'Globe' Swivel Display Stand. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell A-4D Skyhawk With Bullpup Missiles - 'S' Issue, 1/50, H299-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$189
Very rare and especially in impressive, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' box condition. First and only issue dated 1958 and from this amazing box art you can clearly see why these kits are so collectible. This example is in investment-grade 'near mint plus' condition with factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no creases, no stains, no tape (other than the factory tape), no writing, no tags and no tag marks. Flaws include very light and isolated wear and a tiny tape tear on the top long side from the factory sealing tape (measures about 3/8 x 1/4 inch). This kit uses modified 1956 molds from H232-89, the original S Skyhawk issue. Revell added two Bullpup Missiles (improperly labeled as 'Air-To-Air Missiles' on the box top), two missile trailers with towbars, four figures, three figure bases, weapons pylons, separate flap hinge covers and of course a completely new decal sheet. Molded in the correct gloss gray and clear.
Aurora Tarzan - King Of The Jungle, 820-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$125
Dated 1967 with stunning box artwork. Features Tarzan figure with knife sheath, large display base, dead lion, Tarzan's knife and more. There is a comprehensive history of Tarzan on the back of the instructions with a photo of the built and painted kit. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions in 'very good+' condition; age yellowing on one panel is the only significant flaw.
AMT 1940 Ford Coupe - Stock or Street, 1/25, A140
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$58
This is the 1970s issue and it features parts and options to be build stock or street, many power train and accessory options, full engine & detailed engine compartment, opening hood, very good chassis, full interior and much more. Molded in white, clear, chrome and with rubber tires. This kit has never been started. The white parts are still in the sealed factory bag; the other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. Decals are 100% intact but have age stains on the backing paper only.
MPC Supermarine Spitfire Mk.1a Plus 2 Waldron Up Grades - (Airfix Molds), 1/24, 1-4601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc-
$69
Includes the following factory-sealed aftermarket detail sets: Waldron Model Products 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Cockpit Placards and Metal Parts (PE) and 1/24 Seat Belt Buckles (Steel PE). The actual kit is still factory sealed and one of at least three MPC releases of this very large, classic 1/24 scale kit. Over 18 inches long when assembled and features detailed Rolls-Royce Merlin engine with removable panels for display, sliding canopy to show complete cockpit, two detailed gun bays with 8 Browning .30 caliber machine guns and removable panels, retractable landing gear, real rubber wheels and more.
Monogram Mustang P-51D With Squadron Crystal Clear Canopy And TWO Aeromaster Stencil Sets And ReHeat PE Detail Set - White Box Issue, 1/48, 5101
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Includes the following factory-sealed accessories: Reheat Models RH082 P-51B/D/K Detail Set designed for this kit, TWO sets (two decal sheets) of AeroMaster #148-008 P-51D/B Basic Stencils Set and Squadron Crystal Clear Canopy #9501 P-51D Dallas Canopy Set (two included). The actual kit is the 1977 release and a very high quality model. Features complete and well detailed cockpit, opening canopy, pilot figure, removable wing panels showing machine guns and ammo belts, detailed gear wells, optional lower cowl and lower engine detail, choice of 2 types of exhaust, two drop tanks, rotating wheels & propeller and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Super Scale USN 60 Degree Letters - White 24 / 12 / 6 / 3 Inches, 1/48, 48-994
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.
Hawk F-104A Starfighter Chrome Plated - USAF / Canadian RCAF / Luftwaffe, 1/48, 203
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$65
Still factory sealed and from a one-ower collection. Dated 1967 and an excellent, completely metal plated model of the early 'A' variant Starfighter. Features realistic metal-plated panels with variations, pilot and basic cockpit, wing tip tanks, detailed landing gear, optional position dive/speed brakes, crew boarding ladder and more. Includes a large decal sheet with markings for all three nationalities.
Revell Jupiter C - With Working Gantry / Elevator / Explorer Satellite and Crew - 'S' Issue, 1/100, H1819-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$245
1958 first issue hardbox featuring some of my favorite 'S' box artwork. Correct, original issue molded in three colors; not the recent reissue. The box is in 'very good+++' condition with great color and gloss. There are no price tags, no tag marks, no litho tear or missing litho, no fading, four solid original corners and no stains. Flaws include even light general wear as shown, a very short and mild crease at the upper left and residue from thin, clear tape on all four sides. Loaded with working features typical of kits at the time. The entire gantry tower folds back and moves on railroad base, the elevator moves to the four different work platforms and the Explorer Satellite can be removed from the Jupiter rocket. Includes crew of 7. Inside, the kit has never been started. The parts are molded in the correct red, medium gray and white. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and completely flat 'very good++' condition decals and 'very good' instructions with typical yellowing and some edge wear, the heaviest at the bottom.