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Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M5b Zero Fighter Type 52 Otsu - 166th Fighter Squadron, 1/48, 09428
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$30
Very well detailed featuring complete cockpit, detailed engine and gear wells, drop tank, optional position canopy and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi G4M2A Type 1 Attack Bomber Betty Model 24 - 752nd Naval Flying Group 703 Attack Sq October 1944 Japan / 763rd Naval Flying Group 702nd Attack Sq March 1945 Clark Air Field Luzon Island Philippines, 1/72, CP106
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$68
Rare model from 1997. Very highly detailed Betty from new molds; this is not the older Hasegawa Betty kit. Features 163 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, excellent interior and cockpit & crew station detail, optional position bomb bay doors, detailed bomb bay with either bomb or torpedo loads and more. Includes paint guide and decals for the two aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Mig Productions Technical BJ44 Landcruiser Dushka Version - Middle East / Gulf War 1 And 2 / Africa / Afghanistan, 1/35, MP35-138
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$39
Rare, high-definition resin complete kit of the truck commonly seen in the areas listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Modelcraft Boulton Paul Defiant, 1/48
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
Rare early kit from the 1940s. This is a solid wood scale display model featuring profile (2D) cut wooden fuselage and wings, balsa printwood, color insignia, completely finished wooden wheels, metal propeller, glue, and a glass bottle of silver paint. Includes excellent quality plans with three full-size views, text building instructions, detailed paint guide, wing and fuselage templates for sanding and more. Even includes the original factory tissue packing paper. Never started and complete. Modelcraft became a large and well-known manufacture of solid and flying models for rubber free-flight and gas power. Their address in the 1940s was listed as 7306 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, California.
MPM Aichi M6A1-K Nanzan - (M6A1K), 1/72, CZ004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
Early in the development of the Seiran submarine based float plane, two preproduction airframes emerged with retractable landing gear for land operation. These were likely the 5th and 6th prototypes and they had dual controls. They were given the 'K' designation for trainer. They could also be operated from the submarines as they had the same catapult attachment. Training may have taken place from land or taking off from the sub then landing on an airstrip. It is interesting that the original Seiran concept did not call for floats as the aircraft would launch from the submarine catapult and crash-land beside the submarine when the mission was over. This limited edition model kit features fine recessed panel line detail and decals for both aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft F4U-1 Corsair Birdcage - US Marines VMF222 'Marines Dream' Bougainville December 1943 / VMF124 Guadalcanal May 1943, 1/48, HC1525
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
Well molded with all fine recessed panel lines, detailed engine, open or closed cowl flaps, raised or dropped wing flaps, two piece canopy, gear well and inner gear door detail and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1963 Studebaker Avanti - Stock / Custom / Racing, 1/25, T413
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$56
1970s issue that is still factory sealed. This model features detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, full interior with opening doors, positionable front wheels, stock and custom bumpers and headlight and more. Molded in colored plastic, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires and metal axles.
Megow Republic P-43, S-53
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$29
Rare 1940s solid wood scale model features a 6" wingspan, balsa printwood, fuselage block, a factory-sealed envelope of small parts, color insignia sheet, detailed instructions and very nice plans. Never started and complete. Fred Megow founded one of the very first national-wide (and world-wide) hobby empires during the 1930s Great Depression. Megow Models became a giant manufacture and carried extensive lines of solid scale model, flying stick-and-tissue rubber or gas powered models, rolling stock & passenger equipment and even an extensive line of military and civil ships in all sizes. His autobiography is available and makes fascinating reading. Megow kits are very collectible today for their high quality and attractive box designs.
RedYCut Sport Jeep - Post War Model, 1/24, 322
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$30
From the late 1940s or early 1950s and includes a model of the 1/24 scale civilian Jeep pictured on the box top. Features all parts cut to shape, fully formed wheels, some metal parts, sandpaper and more. With full-size, multi-view plans that include instructions notes and many other drawings to aid assembly. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete. RedYCut was well known for their wooden kits with a high degree of precise prefabrication. The model line was quite large and this list includes just a few of them: Sport Jeep, US Amphibian Jeep, Speed Boat With Trailer, Station Wagon, US Army Jeep, US Army Trailer, Motorcycle, US Army Tank Gun, Midget Racer and Midget Racer plus transport trailer.
AMT Ladder Chief American LaFrance Fire Truck, 1/25, T511
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$50
Rare early issue and may be the first release. This famous model is highly detailed with hundreds of parts features a full rolling chassis build just like the real truck, detailed engine, full interior, extending ladder and much more. Molded in white, silver, chrome plate, clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The bags that AMT factory sealed are still factory sealed; the parts that were never factory sealed (chrome and clear) have been inventoried and NOTE: missing one small part, 'clamp' for the plate pivot (this is a flat part shaped like a "C", so it can be made (the other 7 are present to use as a pattern). Otherwise inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Sanwa Lockheed C-130B Hercules, 1/205, PA1102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$95
Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Very nicely detailed for that time with fine surface detail, optional 'closed' or 'open' rear dual cargo doors, moving ailerons, rotating props, optional opened or closed crew boarding stairs/door and colorful decals. Molded in gloss silver, black and clear. includes factory glue tube. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and 'excellent' with slight yellowing as the only flaw and the instructions in 'near mint' condition. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Revell Messerschmitt Me-262 A-1a, 1/72, 04119
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
1997 issue from completely new molds. Features all fine recessed surface detail, very good cockpit, fully enclosed main and nose gear wells, very good engine intake and exhaust, optional position landing gear, forward fuselage rocket pods or drop tanks and more. With extensive decals for two different aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Toyota Supra - Molded In Sparkling Blue Metallic Finish, 1/25, 1-0881
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$38
Still factory sealed 1983. This well detailed model features a body molded in metallic blue plastic, complete straight 6 engine, full engine compartment, opening hood, complete suspension, exhaust and driveline, full interior and custom decals.
Revell Heinkel He-70 G-1 Blitz - Germany Civil / Spanish Nationalist Air Force 1938 / Royal Hungarian Air Force 1942, 1/72, 04229
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$17
2005 issue with 79 pieces. Features parts to build one of three versions: F-2, G-1 and A variant, detailed cockpit and interior, optional position landing gear and more. Includes decals and paint guide for two different aircraft. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals are flat and intact but there is light age foxing on the backing paper. The actual transfers do not have any discoloration.
Enterprise Mig-15 - Combat Aces Giant Solid, 1/32, A-6
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$48
Rare large 1/32 scale wood, metal and plastic kit from the early 1950s before all-plastic kits were wide-spread. Features pre-carved wood fuselage, 2-D cut wooden wings, horizontal and vertical fins, clear plastic vac canopy (that is in 'excellent' condition), metal intake and pilot bust, plastic wing fences, gear doors, nose and main wheels, complete decals and full size plans with instructions and aircraft history. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) nose gear door. Easily made as it is flat and you can use the present door as a template. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. Other aircraft in this unusual line included F-51 Mustang, F-80 Shooting Star, F-84 Thunderjet, F9F Panther, F-86 Sabre and this Mig-15. Enterprise was founded after World War II by Jerry Brofman. By 1952 Mr. Brofman was only 26 years old and had a large line of kits and high annual sales. In that same year he was asked about the future for the new hobby industry and was quoted as saying "It's not easy- you need lots of know-how and lots of experience, but if you stick to it, you can succeed."
Tamiya Heinkel He-162 A-2 Salamander - (He162A-2), 1/48, 61097
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$27
Still factory sealed and dated 2006. Very finely molded and detailed. Features all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit, detailed gear wells, highly detailed removable jet engine and dolly, pilot figure, optional position canopy and decals for several aircraft.
Supreme B-24 Liberator - 7 Inch Wingspan Solid Wood Model - Steve Patti Company
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Very rare. This is a solid wood model kit from the 1940s. It features two sheets of printwood, blocks and balsa stock, sandpaper, high quality 3 view plans with templates and some text instructions. Never used and complete. Supreme Scale Models were made by the Steve Patti Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the pre-plastic days they produced an extensive line of solid scale models and a large number of flying stick-and-tissue models as well; they were called 'Supreme Flyers.'
Comet Sento Ki-001 Japanese Navy Fighter Official Identification Kit, 1/72, IA-16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$48
A very rare kit from about 1941/42. This model is 'Identical to the one used in the Model Building Program of the US Office of Education sponsored by the US Navy, Bureau of Aeronautics' which was a program launched in 1941. During WWII the higher speed of aircraft made the traditional WW1 'recognition cards' nearly useless and 3D models were needed. The US Armed Forces looked to the general population to produce recognition models. While not fully successful due to irregular quality and supply, it quickly paved the way for superior injection molded recognition models. This kit features wood blocks, sheets and stock, glue, sandpaper, an excellent, very thick paper template, outline & gauge sheet as well as fold-out full size plans with aircraft history and detailed carving and building instructions. Never started and complete. Although misidentified, the "Sento Ki-001" is a single-engine, low wing monoplane (that is not a Zero). The large right end flap on the box has fallen off and is inside the box. The left one, with the name of the kit, is present. The box is only 'good-'.
Hasegawa E-767 AWACS - AEW Group 20th Anniversary, 1/200, 10655
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
High quality moldings feature all recessed surface detail, optional position landing gear, display stand and extensive decals. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Flash-Bilt Douglas Skyknight F3D - 11 Inch Wingspan Glider, H5
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$30
Rare, highly-prefabricated flying model from the early 1950s in very good condition. The Flash-Bilt Skynight features completely printed color designs in red and green on the balsa wood, all die-cut parts, nose weight, hardwood launching dowel, launch stick, rubber band and step-by-step detailed and illustrated assembly instructions and illustrated flying instructions as well. Comet had an incredible line of stick and tissue flying models, solid wood scale model, gliders and display models in the 1950s. The back of this box lists no less than 12 Flash-Bilt Gliders (H1-H12), 25 Cent Flying Scale Models (E1-E26), 25 Cent Struct-O-Speed Flying Models (F1-F14), Solid Scale 25 Cent models (S1-S12), the larger 50 Cent Struct-O-Speed Flying models (K1-K6), larger 50 Cent fliers (L1-L12), even bigger $1 Struct-O-Speed flyers M1-M9) and $1 flying models (P1-P12), Jetex Powered Flying Scale model SP-1, which was a F-94C Starfire at whopping $2.49, Ship Models J1 through J6, the top-of-the-line Gas Models T6 Rookie Trainer ($3.50), T17 Little Schmoe ($1.50), free-flight T4 Pacemaker ($2.50), various Gliders and Auto Racer Z2, the Jetex powered Jet Racer.