Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$585
Brass hand crafted and painted Japanese HO train from Balboa Katsumi Scale Models. The original Katsumi blue hardbox has some wear but is solid and 'very good++'. Inside, this set is in investment grade condition. It is rare to fine this complete set available and in factory-new condition. The set consists of a Baggage Mail Car, Pullman Sleeping Car, Dining Car, Vista Dome Coach and an Observation Car. All cars are internally lit. The original foam rubber and factory sealed coupler pockets are included, as well as coach seating kits sealed in the original bags. The paint is all factory and each car is as new. All cars are still protected in the original clear plastic sleeves. It would be difficult to find a better set. Postal insurance will be required.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$125
Classic large 13.5 inch wingspan kit that is made of solid Western Pine - not balsa. It builds up into a very impressive display model and features completely factory carved fuselage, wings, elevators, rudder and nacelles, sealed envelopes of wood filler & Casein glue, two grits of sandpaper, sanding stick, steel nose weight and the factory small paper envelope containing four completely formed metal propellers, rubber wheels, metal nose and main gear struts and more. The large, extensive, full color American Airlines decal sheet in remarkable 'excellent++' condition. Strombecker's legendary large, fold-out instructions & plans are in 'near mint' condition. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacture. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are pre-carved to shape - usually only a quick sanding would finish them.
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 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.
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.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$10
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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$65
Early 1970s issue with Scott Eidson hardbox artwork. The Marusan F-86D model is known for an amazing array of action features and accessories, and the UPC reissue includes them all. This model has removable radome to display the radar, opening canopy, removable tail section with dolly and detailed jet engine with engine stand, operating leading edge slats, operating wing flaps, moving control surfaces, retracting landing gear, retracting/extending missile tray, boarding ladder, and extra missiles with missile cart. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and the actual aircraft is complete, but NOTE: missing the base for one ground figure. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. This is at least the third edition of this UPC kit as the first one had a rather graphic error - it pictured F-86 Saberjets on the box - NOT the F-86D 'Dog version. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good
$20
Rare. 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. I inquired about sending decals via "Media Mail" as the looks like the perfect solution; however, the US Post Master specifically called out decals as not being Media mail and prohibiting using it in that way. Yes, some businesses do anyway but it is against regulations. I have a great relationship with USPS and I will not endanger it.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
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. A significant variety were issued well before WWII and after the war, Frog very successfully picked up where they left off. Features fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface outlines, pilot and seat, four 20mm cannon, optional position landing gear, main gear well detail, rotating propeller & wheels, 8 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$69
First issue from 1955 with the 'S' Cement logos on the two short sides. It is easy to see Why the Revell "S" era kits are considered the peak of box art and so popular with collectors. This model features working rotors, detailed rotor heads, detailed cockpit including side panels and pilot figure, opening rear drive-on cargo door and more. Includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' swivel stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$475
Rare and even more so in this condition. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect color and gloss, no creases, no rips, fading or stains, no missing litho, no price tags or tag marks, four solid corners, no repairs and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The only flaws are several tiny spots of light wear. This 1958 "S" hardbox release is the only single issue of this kit. Features elevating missile trailer, four figures, movable fuel boom, fuel truck and trailer, launch pad/blast shield/missile supports, launcher base and more. Includes optional parts are decals for making the Thor-Able version. Molded in correct white and dark blue. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals are 'near mint' and perfectly flat, with the only flaw being slight yellowing. The instructions are also 'near mint' and almost completely white (very little yellowing).
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$179
Includes the excellent aftermarket Hasegawa PE super detail sets "A" and "D". Very finely molded and incredibly well detailed full-hull model with 511 pieces. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$62
Very highly detailed and finely molded model that features over 390 pieces, three frets of PE details and two sheets of decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$8
Still factory sealed. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$145
First release of this classic kit from 1958. From the colorful illustration it is easy to see why these 1950s Revell models are considered the pinnacle of model box artwork. Very finely molded and detailed for the time and features cowlings that snap off to show four detailed engines, open or closed passenger boarding doors, passenger loading ramp, rotating wheels and more. Includes very colorful and extensive United Air Lines decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box displays slightly better than the 'excellent+' grade but is rated as such because there is a significant set of creases on the short right side and also a ink price mark of 98 on the box as shown.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$46
Second issue of the classic kit dated 1967. This is part of the popular and very successful Monogram 1/48 WWII line that they started in the 1960s. Features all parts and decals to build any of the five versions, retracting landing gear, rotating prop & wheels and a wide variety of guns, bombs, rockets and cannon. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$119
Excellent, large scale model measures 23.75 inches long when assembled. Includes precarved wood hull, extensive balsa wood printed part sheets, hardwood masts & stock, tapered hardwood yards, standing and running rigging material, hardwood base and pedestals, colorful decal sheet, name plate, extensive metal detail castings (lifeboats, ladders, anchors, skylight, capstan, pump wheels, pump, wheel, bitts, windlass, etc), full sized plans, rigging instructions, superb full size plans with numerous drawings & detailed text instructions and more. The kit has never been started. All of the metal fittings are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete along with the decal sheet and instructions/large plans all in 'very good' condition. Please note that this the early issue and Scientific did not furnish sails or sail running rigging instructions with it. Scientific Model Airplane Company was founded by John D. Frisoli of Newark, N.J. He started the business in a 12 foot square store in the 1940s. By 1952 John had sales of plane, boat & race car kits and accessories totaling about $200,000 annually.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$145
One of the first three Revell aircraft molds issued in 1953. This kit is correct with no rivets and no landing gear. Instructions are printed on the back of the box. Molded in the correct high gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing stand arm. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts and decals. The box has wear and creasing as shown. It is missing three of the four small inside flaps. Both large and visible end flaps are complete. Please note that this kit is different from the 'Pre-S' issue in the following ways: no rivet detail, almost no panel lines, different part numbers, pilots are a part of the fuselage (busts only), one piece wings and absence of the pods at the half-wingspan line, no landing gear and no holes for such, very early 'Colortone' logo decals and a silver, two piece plastic stand of a unique design that was not used again.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$25
This excellent model kit features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed gear wells, drop tanks, Snakeeye bombs, Maverick, AIM-9 Sidewinder or HARM missiles and more. Includes full color paint guide (on the box back) and Hi-Vis markings for both aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$250
Rare and the only 1/72 scale injection-molded kit ever made of this giant Russian Supersonic Bomber. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. From the website nuke.fas.org comes this descriptions: OKB Myasishchyev began working on the supersonic intercontinental bomber M-50 in 1956. The aircraft was intended to be equipped with and the supersonic long-range M-61 cruise missile, also developed by OKB Myasishchyev. The bomber had a strategic strike capability due to its range of 10,000 km plus the 1000 km range of the missile. The M-50 had forward trailing triangular wings, a wing span of 35.1 meters and a length of 57.5 meters. Powered by four "16-17" engines developed by P.F. Zubets, two engine pods were mounted outboard on the wings and two less powerful engines at the tip of the wings. The prototype was constructed in 1959 and made the first flight on 27 October 1959. As engines the which were supposed to equip the airplane were at that time not yet available, on the prototype version two VD-7 engines and two VD-7g were used. In this configuration the demonstrated a speed of Mach 0.99. The second M-50, designated the M-52, carried the Zubets engines around which the aircraft had been designed. The engine installation was modified, and a second tailplane was added to the top of the fin. In December 1960, N. S. Khruschev, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) made a speech at the Supreme Soviet session in which he proclaimed the inexpedience of the further development of military aircraft. The Soviet leader, fascinated by the triumph of Russian space technology and exploration, directed that all the tasks formerly executed by the combat aircraft be performed by guided missiles of various types. The Council of Ministers and the CPSU Central Committee issued a joint decree terminating work on new aircraft. The first victims of the decree were the Lavochkin and Myasischev aircraft design bureaus. They had to fully reorganize their work. V. Myasischev was appointed director of TsAGI. He was very disappointed at the fact that only a few of his M-50 and M-52 long-range supersonic bombers were produced. In 1960 development of the M-50 bomber was halted when OKB Myasishchyev was dis-established. Surprisingly little is known about the Bounder. One writer commented that it was "an outstanding failure which revealed an embarrassing lack of understanding of the problems of high-speed flight."
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$56
Very rare Monogram/Necomisa issue with civilian markings. From 1977. The decals are in 'excellent+' condition. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
