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Glencoe Convair Manned Observation Satellite - ex 1950s Strombecker Convair Manned Observational Satellite Vehicle, 1/200, 05911
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$44
Still factory sealed. This reissue is from the original 1950s molds of the famous and classic Strombecker sci-fi kit. Designed by Krafft Ehricke of Convair's Astronautics Division as a 200 foot long, 600 mile-high orbiting laboratory for 4 men. 24 inches long when assembled.
Revell Panavia Tornado GR Mk 1, 1/32, 4760
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$44
Large 1/32 scale kit. Very nicely detailed with all fine recessed panel lines, working elevator and swing wings and wing weapons pylons, complete cockpits, optional position nose with radome details, optional position speed brakes and landing gear, ECM, BOX 101 and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, MW-1, drop tanks and decals for RAF / Italy / Germany. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the larger parts were not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell Northrop F-89D Scorpion - Academy Issue Great Britain, 1/80, H126
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
Academy Series from the very early 1960s and a Revell of Great Britain issue. This is the same molds as the original 'S' kit and makes an ideal builder. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Bandai Anti-Tank Gun IV Nashorn - (Hornisse Sd.Kfz. 164), 1/48, 058258
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
Rare kit that is part of the classic and highly detailed 1/48 Bandai Pin Point armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star With Ground Crew - (ex Airfix), 1/72, 22105
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$20
Still factory sealed and dates from the mid 1970s. This kit is from quality Airfix molds and is from the MPC 'Air Combat Collection', which includes ground crew. Note that this issue does not have 'Craft Master' under the MPC logo. Before this, MPC was marketing Airfix kits under the Craftmaster name in the USA. This continued for several issues and was finally discontinued (possibly with this issue) although MPC continued to distribute Airfix models.
Revell Mig-31 Foxhound, 1/72, 4349
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$20
Still factory sealed. Very high quality kit from 1989. Features fine moldings, all recess panel lines, decals for multiple aircraft, gear well detail, drop tanks and AA-9 and AA-8 air-to-air missiles.
Jordan Products Ahrens-Fox Fire Truck HO Scale, 1/87, C-221
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Very well detailed for this scale. Intended for HO layouts but are considered fine kits on their own. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. The back of many Jordan Highway Miniatures boxes reads "Purchaser Please Note: This is not a 'quickie' kit for kids. It is a highly detailed, authentically scaled craft-type kit, designed for modelers of HO Scale Railroads."
StromBecker North American FJ-2 Fury, C-46
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$78
Beautiful kit from the 1950s made of quality hardwood - no balsa. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive model and comes with a unique display stand. Features all carved and smooth wood parts, clear plastic canopy, full color decals, glue, wood filler, sandpaper and special 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.
Aurora Sopwith Triplane Black Maria, 1/48, 100-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$54
1963 hardbox issue with Jo Kotula artwork. This is a fine kit for that time with fair cockpit and engine detail, ground base, pilot figure and mechanic. Molded in gloss black. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Skywave LSM / LCI / LCT (R) / LCT US Navy and Royal Navy, 1/700, 8
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
Rare. Includes eight ships total - two of each type. Very highly detailed and well molded. Includes extensive decals for more than 8 ships. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Beagle Basset 206 - Type Three Issue, 1/72, 255
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
1960s T3 logo issue of this famous light aircraft of RAF Transport Command. Features complete interior detail. Never started. Inventoried and the actual aircraft is complete, but NOTE: missing both pilots. Otherwise inventoried complete with all other parts present. With decals and instructions.
Bluejacket Monitor US Ironclad Ship of 1862, 1/192, 1035
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
This is a very high quality model. The hull is factory pre-carved from kiln-dried hardwood. All other parts & details are fine, cast metal Britannia fittings. Full size plans included with instructions. Never started. The fittings are still in the factory sealed bags and the non-sealed parts have been inventoried complete with all paperwork present.
Ambroid B & O Baltimore & Ohio Cushion Coil Car - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 7
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO models. The limited-issue Ambroid kits are widely considered to be among the finest Craftsman kits issued. They can be built to a museum-quality display or used on your layout. Made from quality Northeastern Scale Lumber and features all pre-scribed and milled hardwood parts, milled detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, a sealed bag of detail parts, complete and very colorful B&O decals plus full instructions & plans. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed small parts bag and the other parts have been inventoried 100% complete including transfers and instructions. If you have an interest in these highly accurate HO kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website.
Tamiya Japanese Tank Type 97 Chi-Ha, 1/35, MM175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$28
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed and beautifully molded. Includes decals for several tanks.
Revell OS2U Kingfisher - Blue or Pre-War Yellow Wing Markings (ex Monogram), 1/48, 85-5260
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Dated 2011 and from high quality Monogram molds. Includes paint guide and markings for the box art aircraft or silver/yellow wings/blue colorful pre-war 'High Visibility' paint. Can be built with wheels for land operation or floats. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers 1935 Corben Super-Ace Sportsplane, 1/48, 48-3191
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$26
Still factory sealed. The Super-Ace was a popular 1930s single seat sport aircraft powered by a modified Ford Model A engine. The model is well molded and detailed with a good cockpit, full size plans and detailed instructions with a painting guide and decals.
Skywave TWO Royal Navy O Class Destroyers - (G17 Onslow Type) - Two Complete Ships, 1/700, SW-600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
Includes TWO complete ship models in the one box shown. This is the later issue with more colorful box art. These are very highly detailed and finely molded waterline kits and there are decals for 12 different 'O' class DDs. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Aeroclub D.H. Vampire T. Mk 11 Trainer - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$15
Still factory sealed. This is a limited issue model of the side-by-side Vampire trainer with very good quality injection molded plastic main parts, fine cast metal details and a mint condition (perfectly clear) vacuform canopy. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Supermodel Savoia Marchetti SM-81 Pipistrello, 1/72, 10-008
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
This is a well detailed and molded kit from 1972. Features two types of engine cowls for Piaggio and Alfa Romeo powerplant versions, very cockpit and interior detail, two pilots, gun turrets that retract, rotate and have elevating guns, optional position crew doors, separately molded rudder, elevators and ailerons, rotating propellers and wheels, optional torpedo load-out and more. Includes full multi-view paint tuide and decals for two aircraft (camo and Pipistrello). The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The SM 81 was an Italian bomber / torpedo bomber / transport in service from 1935 and 1945. It was derived from the MS 73 transport in 1934 and ordered into mass production following successful testing. The aircraft saw action in Eritrea/Ethiopia, Spain and Spanish Morocco, Libya, Albania, Italy and East Africa. Some even saw action in the Italian and Finnish Air Forces after WWII.
Revell F4U-1 Corsair - (F4U1), 1/32, H278
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
Classic large-scale model dated 1970 and well detailed for that time. Decals are for Corsair flown by Pacific Ace Ira Kepford. The kit features detailed Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine, removable cowling, very good cockpit, pilot figure, opening canopy, folding wings, clear landing lights, optional position landing gear, movable wheels & propeller and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.