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Nautilus Models USS Harder SS257 Summer 1944 Conversion Kit - For Revell Lionfish Base Kit, 1/220, S-02
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$45
Very rare. Resin conversion kit that makes the Revell Lionfish into an accurate model of Medal of Honor winner Commander Samuel D. Dealey's legendary Harder. Includes cast resin island (sail) structure, periscope/antenna cluster and numerous other very nice cast resin parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Please note, these kits did not come with instructions. Please note, the Revell base kit is not furnished, it must be purchased separately.
Hasegawa Type-94-1 E7K1 Alf Seaplane, 1/72, JS055-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$20
1980s issue of this well molded and detailed kit. Features fine raised panel lines, cockpit detail including seats, side windows, crew of three and more. Includes decals for the aircraft on the box artwork. Never started. Sealed factory bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Novo Canberra Low Level Bomber - English Electric BAC Canberra B(1) Mk.8 or B(1)Mk. 12 - RAF No. 88 Sq Wildenrath W. Germany 1960 or South African No. 12 Sq. Waterkloof 1969 - (ex Frog), 1/72, 78090
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$18
From original Frog molds. Like most Frog kits, this model does not have out-of-scale rivet detail but has very fine panel lines only, which makes it easy to build up to a very realistic model. Includes parts and decals for either version. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Bloch 174 Bomber - Buzco Issue, 1/72, 202-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
the Bloch 174 was an excellent armed reconnaissance bomber that first flew in January of 1939. By the time of the German Invasion, only 50 had been made and only one unit operated the aircraft exclusively. High performance allowed the existing 174s to be used extensively with few losses. After the Armistice, it continued to operate with the Vichy forces. Some saw action along side the Allies during TORCH in North Africa. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro Ford 1932 Model B Roadster, 1/32, C287-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$36
Late 1960s Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. This model is well detailed and the box states that it can be converted to a 'road racing' or slot car. Has optional soft top up or a boot for the top down. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
AV USK Hawker Typhoon IB - Bagged, 1/72, AV1005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$16
Limited edition injection-molded kit. Well detailed with all fine, recessed panel lines, good cockpit detail, clear vac canopy and full decals. Never started. All parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or it has been inventoried complete with all parts. Includes decals and instructions.
Continental Model Airplane Co Giant ROG (R.O.G.) - Balsa Wood Flying Airplane, X24
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
From the mid to late 1930s. New old stock from a closed down hobby shop. Because they are in 'new' condition, the end flaps and tabs are in great condition with no tears or rips. I was the first one to open them and did so very carefully to avoid all damage. Features 18 inch wingspan, quality pre-cut balsa wood stock, fully carved hardwood wheels, metal stock for tail skid and landing gear, partially carved prop blank (needs sanding), rubber band (very old and no longer usable), color insignia sheet, tissue paper and detailed, full size plans that include instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Revell Oldsmobile Delivery Van Highway Pioneers - (Oldsmobile), 1/32, H44
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$38
1953 early issue molded in white and black plastic and it includes colorful insignia for 'Gowland's Bakery.' This kit has never been started. All parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag and it includes the instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 6-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
1960 issue with dramatic Craftmaster artwork of a pilot landing his heavily battle-damaged D-9 with a dead (and flaming) engine. This is the small box format; kit number 1223-50 has the larger format box. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE: the decals have some lifting.
Fujimi Westland Aerospatiale Sea Lynx - West German Navy Marineflieger Geschwader 3 'Graf Zeppelin' Nordholz, 1/72, 36
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$16
Nicely molded kit with primarily recessed panel lines, full cockpit and cabin floor, detailed rotor head, optional position double cabin doors and rotating main and tail rotors. Never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Faller Junkers Ju-87 Stuka Motorized - Dive Bomber or Anti-Tank, 1/100, 1087
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$48
Rare model kit from the early 1960s and nicely molded for that time. It is designed to be motorized with the Faller No. 1001 Miniature Electric Motor (not included, Faller sold it separately.) Features parts to built either version, cockpit with crew of two and rear machine gun, wing cannon, main centerline bomb load, small wing-mounted bombs and a large decal sheet for multiple aircraft. Molded in a stunning swirl green and butterscotch brown, gray, orange-yellow, red and with clear canopy & display stand. The kit has never been started. The small parts (with motorizing-specific parts) are still in the factory sealed bag. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete, including decals and instructions. Even the Faller packing quality inspection slip is still present.
Airfix Boeing 707 Sky King - British Airways, 1/144, 04170-0
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$30
Still factory sealed. Dated 1976. Part of the famous and collectible Sky King series of 1/144 Airliners by Airfix. This kit is nicely detailed & molded for that time and features fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface lines, clear cockpit and cabin windows, separately molded cabin doors, detailed engine inlet and rear 'burner cans', optional position landing gear and full painting guide. Contains decals for three aircraft G-APFM, G-APFC and G-APFI.
12 Squared BMG-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missile - Bagged, 1/72, 2-2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$16
Limited edition injection-molded model kit of the famous Cruise Missile. Includes maintenance dolly. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Glencoe Bristol HR.14 Sycamore - RAF No.228 Sq / No. 103 Sq / No. 275 Sq / No. 225 Sq (Used in Cyprus for Anti-Terror Operations March 1953) / HMS Ocean or Royal Australian Navy, 1/72, 04001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
Features cockpit detail, optional position cabin doors and detailed rotor head. Contains markings for both Air Forces and a total of 6 helicopters. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The first Sycamore flew in 1947 and deliveries continued until 1957. This very successful design was in use well into the 1970s. Detailed interior and Scale Master Decals for six British Army Machines and one Australian squadron.
Merlin Models Kawasaki Ki-32 Mary, 1/72, 3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$9
Basic injection molded kit with decals and instructions. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing vacuform clear canopy. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, instructions and decals.
Hobby Boss Meng Shi 1.5 Ton Military Light Utility Vehicle - Parade Version, 1/35, 82467
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$22
Very cleanly molded and well detailed kit with PE parts and paint guide & decals for three different vehicles. Molded in light tan, clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Jet Provost T. Mk.3 - Bagged - T3 Issue, 1/72, 109
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$24
Still factory sealed. 1960s Type Three logo bagged issue with colorful header.
Airmodel Dornier Do-217 J-1 Conversion - Bagged, 1/72
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$8
Includes resin nose and injection molded details. Never started and complete with all parts and instructions. Conversion kit requires base kit to complete (not included, but the Airfix kit is recommended).
Fujimi Mirage IIIR - French or Swiss Air Forces, 1/50, 5A-9-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$24
Large-scale Fujimi Mokei issue with the early high gloss box top. This is an older but well-detailed model which includes decals for both air forces. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Contest Craft So-Lo Class B Stunt Plane - 22 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$74
Very rare model from 1949. Highly prefabricated and robust control line model from the "Contest Craft Company." Features high quality balsa parts that are all either factory cut to shape or die-cut, covering material, landing gear wire, full size plans and detailed instructions. This kit has been inventoried complete but NOTE: it has minor and 'professional' quality assembly. The center core of the fuselage (a flat assembly) is built. There is no other assembly. Thanks to Dusty Rhodes, we now know a little bit more about Contest Craft. Mr. Richard W. Backora registered the company name in 1949 and it appears that this model was one of his designs. Mr. Backora was born in New York, NY in 1924. He was a WWII Navy veteran and also served in the US Marine Corps. He was an Armament Equipment Branch Head for the Naval Air Systems Command and retired after 28 years of government service. He then spent 15 years in the private sector as a staff and project engineer with Thiebolt Aircraft, Republic Aviation and Melpar, Inc. Mr. Backora was very active in his local community in Church and secular organizations. He was also a member of the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) and the Lewes R/C Club. Although no address is given for the manufacturer, the instructions state that you should ask your hobby dealer for other Contest Craft Company kits.