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AMT Cardassian Galor Class Ship Plus Aftermarket Upgrades - Star Trek Deep Space Nine, 1/750, 8324
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$70
Includes the following aftermarket detail sets that are never used and still factory sealed: JB Lighting and Models LED Lighting Set and the huge AMT #AMT1028/12 Galor Weathered Panel Decal Set. The atcual kit is from 1997. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Supermarine Spitfire Mk14 (RAF or SEAC Kai Tak) and V-1 Flying Bomb - Red Series, 1/72, F194
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$22
Well molded kit like most all Frog models. Includes V-1 and Spitfire. Spitfire has optional markings for 'Punjab' Sq RAF Dienst Belgium 1945 or No.132 Sq RAF SEAC Kai Tak Hong Kong 1945. NOTE: this kit has very minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: wing halves built; propeller neatly painted black. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. 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, hangar, ambulance, sound locater, 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, 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.
Revell Fairchild F-27 Propjet Bonanza Airlines - Lodela Issue, 1/94, H298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$75
Rare Revell Lodela issue with colorful Bonanza markings. This well detailed kit features recessed panel lines, clear cabin and cockpit windows, moving rudder, flaps and elevators, rotating wheels & propellers, optional opened or closed passenger cabin door with stairs & railings in the lowered position and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. One double-sided , heavily illustrated instruction sheet is in English and even includes a painting guide for Bonanza Air Lines. The other double sided sheet is in Spanish and is also specially made for Bonanza. The decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition. They are extensive and very colorful, including all side stripes, 'Silver Dart', full vertical stabilizer and rudder markings in red (background) black and white (details & text) and N145L registration. Since the F-27 had two turbo-jet engines driving the propellers, Bonanza became the first all-jet powered air line in the USA when it discontinued piston engine service and only flew the F-27.
WSW SMS Szent Istvan Battleship 1916-1918 - Tegetthoff Class, 1/700, WSW700-02
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$54
Rare model of a great subject and it is worthy to note that WSW even captured the difference between Szent Istvan and her sister ships. Finely cast from high-definition resin and superior in detail to injection molding. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions with a brief history of the ship. WSW stood for 'Wings Ships and Wheels' and all production was in Germany. To ship modelers world-wide they are best know for their superb line of 1/700 models, many of which are still the only kit available for that subject.
Italeri DAF XF105 Smokey Jr. Show Truck - Semi Tractor, 1/24, 3917
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$78
Rare and still factory 'round tape' sealed. This is a very highly detailed kit with numerous parts and features a rolling chassis build up just like the actual truck, full suspension, differential & driveline, complete engine, tilting cab or removable hood, full interior and more. Includes fantastic decals for the box art show truck.
Trumpeter USS Arleigh Burke DG-51 Destroyer, 1/350, 04523
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$39
Still factory sealed. This kit sold new for $79.99. It is very well molded & detailed with 397 pieces and features one piece, full hull design, PE fret with all railings & more, accurate propeller and rudder detail, excellent superstructure with full sensors, detailed weapons, extensive decals and much more.
Monogram Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk - (Wright Flyer I), 1/40, PA30
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$29
1997 reissue from the original molds of the 1958 first issue and still possibly the best plastic kit ever of the first aircraft to sustain powered, controlled flight. Features figures of Orville and Wilbur Wright, monorail launching track and carrier dolly and historical accessories-"C" clamp, bench, can, spade and starting battery that were all present at the first flight. Rigging instructions are also included. Molded in colors very close to the original issue - ivory, tan and clear. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions. NOTE: instructions are high-quality, full-size photocopies from the original issue.
Monogram Douglas DC-3 TWA, 1/90, PA9-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$145
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top slightly concave. This is the second issue dated 1955; the first issue has same art but kit #P9-98. The box has as-new color and gloss. Features optional position cabin door, rotating propellers & wheels, pilot, copilot, hostess and passenger figures and colorful TWA decals.
Monogram A-1H Skyraider, 1/48, 5454
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$26
Classic high-quality kit from 1990. Features complete cockpit, detailed main and tail wheel wells, optional position canopy and large weapons/drop tank loadout. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are flat and 100% intact but NOTE: there is a very light stain on them.
Aurora PBY-5A Catalina, 1/74, 374-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
Rare, first issue from about 1956. This was a fine effort by Aurora for that time and an impressive model when assembled. Features retracting pontoons and rotating propellers. Includes correct early logo instructions which show the clear 'Triangle World' stand. This correct stand is included. This must be one of the first instances of the 'Triangle' stand being used as it is normally associated with oval 'Famous Fighter' logo kits. Molded in gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. It is interesting to note that the early Aurora PBY issue has at least three small variations to the box top. The very first issue says '1/4 SCALE MODEL' at the top right. Clearly, this kit is not 1/48 scale and someone at Aurora corrected it. Following that, there are two known corrections: early and late. On the early version, the '1/4' was blotted out with a dark blue oval or circle and '5/32' was added after the word 'SCALE.' It was now correct, but the appearance was not completely professional. This box is the later version - on the next box order, they kept the '1/4' blotted out but added a proper looking '5/32' in front of the blot.
Estes Titan III E Flying Model Rocket, 1/73, 2019
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$229
Very rare and even more so in this condition, never started and factory-new inside. The model is nearly 2.5 feet tall when built and can be made as an accurate static or flying model. Never started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including 'excellent++' condition decals and instructions. The body tubes are all 'near mint' and not crushed or damaged.
IMC 1946 / 1947 / 1948 Ford Convertible, 1/25, 105-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$49
This 1970s model is very well detailed and includes parts to build any one of the three years listed. Features opening hood, opening doors, steerable wheels, hinged front seats, super detailed chassis with suspension and exhaust, stock convertible top or boot, detailed engine, complete interior, optional 427 engine, chopped top, fender skirts and more. Molded in light yellow, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, white wall stickers, pre-cut adhesive metal side trim and instructions.
AMT 1951 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible - Stock or Dragstrip Screamer, 1/25, T272
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$44
Still factory sealed and an original 'T' issue from the early 1970s. This kit can be built any one of two ways and includes extensive customizing and street parts. Features detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, detailed underside, complete interior, optional 'up' convertible top or lowered with a top boot and much more.
Trumpeter Soviet SU-100 Tank Destroyer, 1/16, 00915
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$86
Very large and highly detailed kit with over 1,100 parts. Features full interior details, metal parts & springs, two frets of photoetched details, brass wire, rubber bogie rims, very realistic tracks and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Entex Aero Spacelines Guppy Oversized Cargo Aircraft, 1/144, 8488
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$79
Unusual kit of one of the most popular out-sized cargo aircraft. From ex-Otaki molds. High quality kit that is well molded and detailed. There is no assembly and no painting. However, NOTE: the nose has been properly and neatly weighted so that it sits on the nose gear when built. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Heller AMD-BA-Dornier Alpha Jet - French Air Force / Luftwaffe, 1/50, 504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
1970s issue 'Black Box' large-scale Alpha Jet which features 92 pieces, good detail and a paint guide & decals for both aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors MRCA Tornado - RAF / German Marineseschwader, 1/72, 872
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Nicely molded kit with 97 pieces and all fine recessed panel lines. Features swinging wings and weapons pylons, very good cockpit detail, moving elevators, two piece canopy, optional position speed brakes and landing gear and a load out of LR25 rocket pods, 1000 lb bombs, AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, AR Martel and MBB Kormoran missiles. Never started. Factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Aurora X-15 Satelloid Rocket Plane, 1/48, 120-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$225
Very rare first issue dated 1958. Inside, the kit is like new and even includes the original tissue paper. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are box in 'excellent' condition with typical age yellowing as the only flaw. Please NOTE that this kit came molded in white & clear and also later in black & clear. This one is molded in black and clear.
Cleveland 1936 Caudron Racer - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-63
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$89
Very rare 1936 'Silver Box' issue. This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. This is the earlier simple cardboard box with the silver printing. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood, stringers and spars, fully formed & finished wheels, thrust button and spinner, balsa blocks and stock as required, metal stock, scale propeller block, clear windshield celluloid and covering tissue. Includes the famous CD high-quality plans. Even includes the original factory packing tissue. The model has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and paperwork. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane business- Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter- Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Planet Models Junkers Ju-287 V3 (A-1) - (Ju287V3), 1/72, 068
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Rare, well detailed, high-definition cast resin model. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Junkers Ju287 series was probably the most advanced WWII bomber to actually fly. Development continued until the end of the war; the Soviets captured the remaining aircraft, moved them to the USSR, completed and flew them. This turned out to be key to future Soviet bomber designs.