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Revell USS Burton Island Icebreaker, 1/292, H451
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$65
1971 issue of this very well detailed, large-scale kit. Features detailed helicopter, life boats, Captain's launch, movable gun turret, swiveling cranes, antennas and masts, full decals and color flag sheet. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals, flags sheet and instructions.
Aurora P-38 Lightning Brooklyn - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$200
Very rare first issue Brooklyn kit from the early 1950. Molded in the correct light blue with little surface detail and no mass balances, pitot tube or landing gear struts, wheels and doors. Includes the correct rectangular clear stand for this issue. Decals and instructions are in excellent condition. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Aurora issues of the 1/48 scale P-38 are interesting to say the least. The first issue is the Brooklyn kit with the P-38/B-24 box artwork. Inside, the plastic is light blue with minimal surface detail and a clear canopy and rectangular stand that says 'Aurora Plastic Corp. Brooklyn, 4, N.Y.'. There are no landing gear, gear doors or mass balances. The second issue has identical box art, plastic color, decals and rectangular stand, but the box and instructions says 'West Hempstead' instead of Brooklyn. The clear stand mold has had 'Brooklyn' milled out, and there is no location on the stand. The third issue has the same artwork, but the full color 'Aurora Line' logo is used - but the big changes were on the inside. Aurora modified the molds, adding a pitot tube, elevator mass balances and landing gear struts, wheels and doors. The decals and stand remain the same, but the new instructions reflect the changes to the molds. This time the kit is molded in an attractive metallic blue. The fourth issue dropped the Jim Cox artwork in favor of a new P-38 flying from right to left across a threatening sky. The plastic still metallic light blue and the decals and stand remain unchanged. The new details were retained. The fifth issue was 1959. The oval 'Famous Fighters' logo was used with Jo Kotula artwork of two P-38s. The detail level of the kit remained the same, but it was molded in olive drab and clear. The newer 'Triangle' base was added at this time. Further issues kept this box artwork, but the oval logo changed as well as the price extensions.
Aurora HMS King George V British Battleship, 1/600, 712-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$110
Rare 1959 first issue hardbox; please note the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval 'Sunburst' logo. This is an excellent model for that time and features full hull with propeller and rudder detail, separately molded superstructures & upper decks, motor launches, rotating main turrets with elevating guns, separately molded secondary armament & AA guns, gun directors, cranes, searchlights and more. Includes a display stand and name plate. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Aeromaster The Wolf Pack Part XI - 56th Fighter Group P-47 Razorbacks And Bubbletops, 1/48, 48-788
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$16
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. 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.
ATP Decal Boeing 727 Air Alaska Golden Nugget Jet - For 727-100, 1/144, AD5038
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$12
These decals are 'very good' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes the markings & paint guide sheet. There is light age browning on the backing sheet as shown; I usually tape them up in a sunny window for a few days and that takes care of this. 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.
Airfix RMS Mauretania Ocean Liner, 1/600, X481-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$59
Rare Airfix Japan issue. Like the other Airfix ocean liners, this is a well detailed and finely molded kit. Features full hull, complete propeller & rudder detail, accurate multiple level decking, skylights, all ventilators, kingposts & booms, anchor crane, separately molded anchors, extensive molded-in deck detail (winches, cleats, etc.), separately rear docking bridge, separately molded davits and lifeboats and more. Includes a display stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes full color flag sheet, decals and instructions. NOTE: two davits and two lifeboats are a slightly different shade of plastic; they are from an earlier issue of this same kit. The Mauretania and her sister Lusitania were considered the finest and most beautiful ships of the day, both inside and out. Launched in 1907, she quickly won the Blue Riband from the 'Kaiser Wilhelm II' for the fastest Atlantic crossing. For more than 22 years she was the Queen of the Atlantic liners. She saw extensive service in WWI as an armed cruiser, transport and hospital ship. In 1922 she was converted from coal to oil and set another record in 1931 when she crossed the Atlantic 4 times in one month. Sadly, she was scrapped in 1935 as the Queen Mary neared completion.
Tamiya Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Radio-Controlled High Performance Car - With Electronic Forward and Reverse Speed Controller, 1/10, 58677
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$159
Exceptional, large 1/10 scale fully functional R/C car with Tamiya's famous and proven M-06 Chassis. The kit has never been started. Some parts are still in the factory sealed bags. All parts that are not factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and all instructions. Please note that Tamiya did not include the R/C transmitter, receiver and servos with this release.
Monogram Super G Constellation - TWA, 1/131, PA19
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$38
Still factory sealed. This is the 1997 reissue of the 1957 'Four Star' kit. This model is from the original molds and made in silver, white and clear plastic just like the original issue. Features two Hostesses, two passenger loading ramps, battery truck, rotating propellers and more. Includes full color TWA stripes with all stripes.
Super Scale Convair F-102A Delta Dagger 431st FIS, 1/48, 48-805
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$12
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. Because the USPS clearly states that any flexible envelope will be bent 90 degrees or more in 2 inches, I cannot send decals in a flexible envelope. And any 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 knowingly send decals to destruction, they will only ship decals in a box. So to save on or eliminate shipping for decals, please order them with model kits or order enough of them to make boxing worth while.
Experts Choice F-84E Thunderjet Ohio And Iowa ANG, 1/48, 48-52
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$16
Includes two big and colorful decal sheets in 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence; however. 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. Because the USPS clearly states that any flexible envelope will be bent 90 degrees or more within 2 inches due to automatic sorting machines, I cannot send decals in a flexible envelope. And any decal reinforced with cardboard will be equal to or greater than 1/4" thick, which USPS says must go at the normal 'box' rate. There is no choice; because I will not knowingly send decals to destruction, they will only ship in a box. So to eliminate or save significantly on shipping charges, please order them with model kits. Likewise, if you only purchase decals, try to order enough decals make the shipping cost (per sheet) worth while.
Revell Mercury and Gemini Capsules, 1/48, H1834-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$79
Dated 1969 and not a modern reissue. This all-time classic manned space program model features large 1/48 scale capsules that are well detailed inside and out. Includes a display stand for each. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Gates Learjet 35/36, 1/48, T3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$64
Still factory sealed and long out of production. This large 1/48 scale model is well detailed and features complete cockpit and passenger interior, optional position boarding doors and much more. Includes colorful decals with all stripes for the boxart aircraft. Molded in white and clear.
Tamiya IJN Yamato Japanese Battleship, 1/350, 78030
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$85
This is a large-scale, highly detailed kit and clearly the finest 1/350 Yamato made to date. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Jet Set Decals Braniff International BAC-111 - (BAC One-11 1-11), 1/144, JSD-121
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$6
In mint condition from climate controlled storage. Includes decals for 1/144 BAC-111 and a paint & markings guide.
ESCI B-24 Liberator - Rage in Heaven / Strawberry Bitch / Minnesota Mauler / The Goon / Well Developed / We'll Get By / Arkansas Traveller, 1/72, 12
Other Materials, Box Condition: Exc+
$14
These decals are in 'near mint' condition very very slight yellowing as the only flaw; place them in a sunny window for a few days to remove the yellowing. They have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes a full color paint and markings guide for multiple aircraft. 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.
Aeromaster B-29s Over Korea Part II - B-29 Superfortress Decals, 1/48, 48-273
Other Materials, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
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.
Eagle Strike F-14 Tomcats Part V, 1/48, 48052
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$18
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. 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.
Eagle Strike British Thoroughbreds Spitfires Mk.V IX Part II, 1/48, 48060
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 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. 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.
Matchbox Westland Lysander Mk I/III - 357 (SD) Sq 'C' (Special) Flight SEAC Burma 1944 / 16 (A/C) Sq Odiham 1939 / 161 Sq (Special Duties) Tempsford Late 1942, 1/32, PK-504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$57
Features very good cockpit with pilot and navigator, separately molded control surfaces, opening canopy and rotating wheels and propeller and much more. Includes decals for three RAF aircraft including special ops (357 (SD) Sq 'C' (Special) Flight SEAC Burma 1944 / 16 (A/C) Sq Odiham 1939 / 161 Sq (Special Duties) Tempsford Late 1942). Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Grumman F-14A Tomcat Plus 5 Up Grades - VF-142 USS America, 1/48, 5803
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$58
Includes the following factory-sealed aftermarket sets: True Details 48480 F-14 Resin Cockpit Detail Set (a complete cockpit including ejection seats, designed for this model), TWO Aeromaster 148-023 F-14 Basic Stencils Decal Sheets and one markings guide, Model Technologies MT0037 1/48 F-14 Canopy Detail PE Set, Waldron Model Products F-14 Cockpit Placards and two sets of Waldron 1/48 Jet Seatbelt Buckles. The actual kit is still factory sealed and the 1981 issue with colorful high-vis decals from VF-142 USS America. Finely molded and detailed model features full cockpit tandem cockpits, optional position canopy, variable position wings, (4) AIM-54 Phoenix, (2) AIM-9 Sidewinder, 2 AIM-7F Sparrow Missiles and more.