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Merlin Models Hawker Hart Frog Penguin Replica, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
Have you ever wanted to build the world's first injection molded plastic kits? Well, now you can and for an affordable price. As you know, Frog in England produced the world's first plastic model kits starting back in 1938. Merlin Models receive permission for this very limited edition, exact replica of this historic Frog Penguin kit. Nicely molded and also includes photocopies of the original Penguin instructions. The kit has never been started. All parts and paperwork are still in the factory sealed bag. In the late 1930s, before WWII, Frog created the world's first line of injection molded plastic model kits. Since Frog stood for 'Flies Right Off the Ground' and Frog had a famous line of flying models, the world's first all injection molded kits were called Frog Penguin for the bird that does not fly. The Penguin Hart was among the early pre-war releases by Frog.
StromBecker Chance Vought F7U Cutlass, C49-89
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$58
Beautiful kit from the 1950s made of quality Western Pine hardwood - no balsa. The carving is done to the final shape and when completed it makes an impressive model. Features all carved and smooth wooden parts, clear plastic canopy, full color decals, glue, sandpaper and special hardwood 'teardrop' shaped display stand. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and plans. 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 - you only had to glue, sand and paint to finish them.
Fujimi AH-1S Cobra Step III - US Army Or Japan, 1/72, P-16
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$18
Features fine raised surface detail, full cockpit, pilot and copilot figures, rotating gun turret, rotating main and tail rotors, load out of four 70mm rocket pods, TOW missiles and decals for the two helicopters listed. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: bulkhead, seats and control stick glued to the floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro IJN Shokaku Aircraft Carrier (Syokaku) - Table Top Navy, 1/1200, C387-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
Small scale ship kit from the Table Top Navy series that are very well molded for their time. Can be built full hull or waterline and features propeller and shaft detail, separately molded island and other deck details and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Many of the Pyro kits came from Eagle (then Eaglewall) molds in England. Eaglewall went out of business around 1962 and Pyro acquired at least some of the molds. Pyro reissued some of these kits in the mid 1960s with AJ Rudisill artwork. Evidently the line was successful, as Pyro then cut some of their own molds and expanded the series significantly. The earlier issues have the full color artwork and a three digit part number. Later issues have a 'B' or 'C' in front of the three digit kit number; some have simplified box art that is a modification of the original Rudisill paintings by painting out most of the background. Pyro issued these kits into the late 1960 when Life-Like took over the molds. Some were reissued by Life-Like.
Monogram Kawasaki Z400FX Motorcycle, 1/15, 2412
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$49
Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find large-scale model from 1982 features very good detail, complete engine, realistic frame build-up, flexible scale cables and more. It has a full set of decals including the instrument faces & stripes. Molded in two colors of plastic, clear, chrome plate and with rubber Dunlop tires.
Skywave HMS Exeter D89 - Missile Destroyer Type 42 Batch 2 - Also With Decals for Birmingham / Cardiff / Newcastel / Glasgow / Southhampton / Nottingham / Liverpool, 1/700, M-10
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$30
Highly detailed waterline kit that includes full decals for all ships and a full color painting guide on the back of the box. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Westland Wessex HU.5, 1/72, 40136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$24
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Dated 1991. Very nicely molded model that features very fine raised detail, very good cockpit and rear cabin, opening cabin door, optional parts for stowed flight position tail and rotor and more.
Tamiya Zero Fighter A6M7 - Motorized, 1/50, 4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$44
Very early Tamiya Mokei kit from 1963 with a high-gloss box top and very collectible artwork. Features all very fine raised panel lines, working rudder, ailerons & elevators, retractable landing gear, centerline bomb load and two wing mounted drop tanks, three piece opening canopy and more. The kit is engineered to be motorized and includes all hardware to do so, but Tamiya did not include the motor with the model. Has decals for two aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Ju-87 Tank Buster - Junkers Ju-87G2 or Ju-87D-5 Stuka, 1/72, H142
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Still factory sealed. 1975 issue is nicely molded for that time and features very fine raised panel detail, parts and decals for both versions, detailed cockpit and engine, removable cowling, rotating wheels and propeller, 37mm Flak 18 Cannons or 500 and 110 lb bombs and complete painting guide.
Amodel Kamov Ka-226 Rescue, 1/72, 72129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
Civil Rescue version of this well-known Soviet/Russian military helicopter. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the decals are intact and flat, but the backing paper has light foxing stains (it looks 'dirty).
Amodel I-16 Type 5/6 - USSR Air Force December 1939 / USSR 1941 / Spanish Civil War 1938 / Spanish Air Force 4th Sq 1938 / Another Same Squadron 1938 / Spain Oct. 1938 and Sept 1938, 1/72, 72124
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Injection molded kit that includes a decal sheet with two USSR and numerous different Spanish Civil War markings. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Grumman F8F Bearcat - Mini Masterpieces, 1/72, 5013
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
1989 Mini Masterpieces issue. Older but superb kit made from the original 1960s Blue Box molds. There is no assembly but NOTE: the missiles have been painted silver. There is no other painting. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Chrome Plated Lockheed U-2 - Authenti-Plate, 1/48, 300-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$64
1962 completely chrome plated hardbox issue with Bill Campbell artwork. Chrome is in 'excellent' condition with very minor wear. It is difficult to find the chrome in this condition. Large scale with 20 inch wingspan. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Mirage Hobby PZL P-24 B - Bulgaria (Two Different Aircraft) - (P24B), 1/48, 48104
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
Large-scale, high quality multi-media kit with with numerous injection molded parts with very fine recessed panel line detail and many resin and photo etched details. Includes decals and paint guide for the two Bulgarian Air Force aircraft. There is also a full color painting guide on the back of the box. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Supermarine Spitfire IX, 1/72, 406-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Rare mid 1950s hardbox first issue with box art is by Ray Gaedke. Very nicely molded kit for that time with raised panel lines, full landing gear and doors, separately molded cannon barrels, pilot bust, underwing radiators and a display stand. You know it is a very early issue when the instructions show you using a straight pin for the propeller shaft! Molded in gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing the tiny antenna. Otherwise complete with all other parts present and includes decals and instructions. Decals are for the colorful box art aircraft.
Fujimi Westland Wasp A.S.Mk-1, 1/48, 5A18-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
NOTE: builder kit only, please read carefully for the condition. Large scale (1/48) kit of the 1958 Royal Navy helicopter. Features very good interior, detailed engine, moving rotors, torpedo load and four-wheel landing gear configuration. NOTE: this kit has very neatly done 'professional' quality sub-assembly as follows: engine built, upper rotor hub to shaft, engine support to engine deck, fuselage halves assembled. There is no other assembly. The interior walls and cockpit floor are very neatly painted interior green; there is no other painting. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
AML Messerschmitt Bf-109D - Spanish Civil War Condor Legion Commander Oblt Siebelt Reents 1 J/88 Sept 1939 / Haupt Hannes Gentzen Commander 102/ZG2 Bemberg Oct 1939 / 1/JG71 Germany Oct 1939, 1/72, 72-028
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$20
Limited issue kit that cleanly molded, highly detailed and features all recessed surface detail, excellent resin cockpit, many photoetched parts, gear well detail and more. Includes full color paint guide and decals for all aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Skywave LST Mk. II With Vehicles - Two Ships, 1/700, 4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Highly detailed waterline kits. Includes two LSTs, both with vehicles. There are extensive decals for many ships (different hull number options.) The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa P-51D Mustang - USAAF The Millie P 55 / 343 or 8th Air Force 361 / 375 (Box Art Aircraft), 1/32, JS-086-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Finely molded and well detailed model from the 1980s. Features complete engine, removable panels, full cockpit, choice of bombs and drop tank load outs, detailed machine gun wing bays with removable panels, sliding canopy and detailed wheel wells. Includes decals and paint guide for both aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Hawker Mk 1B Typhoon, 1/72, PA213-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$55
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. First issue from 1968 and part of a very successful series of 1/48 scale WWII aircraft introduced by Monogram during the late 1950s into the 1970s. Features optional position landing gear, detailed wheel wells, full cockpit interior, pilot figure, clear wing light lenses, rotating wheels & propeller, optional position canopy and more.