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Revell Peterbilt Black Widow - 353 Tractor Semi Truck, 1/25, 7526
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$145
Still factory sealed 'round tape' sealed. Very rare 1990 issue features hundreds of pieces, fully detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, complete cab and sleeper interior, opening doors, full underside suspension, exhaust and chassis detail, rubber tires and much more.
MPC Miss Mighty Mopar - Judy Lillys Cuda Super Stock - 1968 Plymouth Barracuda, 1/25, 1-0760-225
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$349
Still factory sealed. Incredibly rare one-and-only issue and even harder to find in this condition. Features all the correct parts to build Super Stock Champion Judy Lilly's 68 Cuda including 426 hemi engine, cross feed manifold, dual quad carbs, headers, hood scoop, Cragar Trick Solid Wheels, funny car tires, detailed chassis, full interior and more. Please note this kit must be shipped insured.
Revell Douglas Thor/Thor-Able Missile - with Truck and Trailer 'S' Issue, 1/110, H1823-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+++
$149
Rare. 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 and decals for making the Thor-Able version. Molded in correct white and dark blue. NOTE: this kit has very minor and neatly done assembly to 3 pieces: missile halves and fin assembly are built to 'excellent' quality. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one tire. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions. Decals are both in 'excellent++' condition. Instructions are 'good.'
Revell USS Wasp Aircraft Carrier Gemini Recovery, 1/520, H375
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$135
This 1969 model kit is well detailed and measures 20" long when assembled. Features a one-piece full hull, Grumman S-2 Trackers, Sikorsky Sea King helicopters, movable elevators, Gemini capsule and much more. Includes color flags and large decal sheet that is in amazing 'near mint+' condition. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts present and includes decals and instructions.
Revell F-104 Starfighter With Sidewinders - 'S' Kit, 1/64, H199-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$119
Fresh from old hobby shop stock with a box in 'Excellent++' condition. Somehow this box even escaped the factory sealing tape machine, as it has no sealing tape and no typical stains from the tape. The color and gloss are perfect, as are the corners. The only thing keeping it from grading higher is slight sun fading to the right short side panel. Revell took the excellent original F-104 molds and made this new issue by adding four then-new AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, ground missile trailer and ground crew. Molded in the correct correct gloss silver & clear and with the clear Revell Swivel Stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are both in 'near mint' condition with very slight yellowing being the only flaw.
Aurora Piasecki H-25A Army Mule, 1/48, 502-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$119
Second issue from 1957. The original issue Jim Cox box artwork was retained and you can clearly see where the 1956 Northern Lights rectangular logo was positioned and is replaced by the yellow rectangle with the new Sunburst Famous Fighters logo. Earlier in the 1950s a company called 'Helicopters for Industry' created a line of large, early kits. In 1956 Aurora bought the molds and quickly reissued these models with new box artwork. Large kit features cockpit with instrument panel, control sticks and seats, spinning rotors and 'Army Mule' decals. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab and clear plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
AV USK Fiat RS-14 Floatplane, 1/72, AV1020
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$149
Very Rare. limited edition and the only model kit every made of this subject in any scale. This elegant Italian WWII Floatplane is well detailed including photoetched sheet and film instruments. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora History In Miniature 3 Model Ships Viking Black Falcon Chinese Junk, HM-698
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$850
Incredibly rare. This is among the earliest of the Aurora gift sets; please note the 1954/55 logo at the lower right and 'Famous Fighters Of The Sea' slogan. Inside are the three kits - Viking Ship, Black Falcon Pirate Ship and Chinese Junk. They are still in the original factory sealed bags. The paperwork is still factory sealed as well. It also includes the very rare set of Aurora 'Speed-Dry' Enamel paints which is still factory sealed. Please NOTE that the paint brush and glue are missing. Otherwise complete with all kits and paint still factory sealed. The box displays well but is graded 'good-' because edge wear, closed split corners, scuffs and general litho damage (mainly on top long side panel at the very bottom). I have correctly repaired the split corners from the inside with thin cardstock and book binding glue.
Adams Operation Missile Support - Honest John Rocket with Launcher Truck / 105mm Gun Emplacement Annie Oakley / 155mm Self-Propelled Gun Choo-Choo Bady, 1/40, G155-498
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$795
Very rare. First and only issue of this 1958 gift set with incredible box artwork. The box is in 'very good' condition with great color and gloss, only one closed split corner, no repairs, no fading or water stains, no tape or price tags or marks from either but plenty of typical light wear, edge wear and moderate corner wear as shown. All three kits are all very highly detailed with many working features. Inside, the kit has never been started and everything is as it left the factory. The correct internal cardboard dividers are present and in excellent condition. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed clear bags; the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all decals and all instructions. This kit will be shipped insured and double boxed.
SNAP 280mm Atomic Cannon With 2 Gun Transporters - (M65) - (ex Adams), 1/40, 53-398
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$245
Very rare issue of this incredible kit. This Classic Cold-War model was originally designed and created by Adams. In the late 1950s, Adams closed down and sold Athearn the molds; Athearn then reissued the kits under the name SNAP. This was a short-lived arrangement. To boost sales, Athearn even approach Marusan in Japan where some were joint-issued as Marusan-SNAP kits. The molds were stored for quite some time then acquired by Life-Like much later. The Atomic Cannon was the Army's 20 mile range gun that could fire shells that contains small atomic bombs. The model is very highly detailed for that time and features transporters with movable wheels, towing yokes, fully detailed cab interiors & complete suspension, elevating and swiveling machine guns; the Atomic Cannon itself can be configured for firing or towing positions, the barrel elevates by real operating gears, the carriage rotates 360 degrees on platform and it actually fires 2 "Atomic" shells. Includes crew of 7. Inside, the model is factory new. It has never been started.. The parts that were factory sealed (in two bags) are still in those factory sealed bags; the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions. The decals are absolutely flat and in 'Excellent' condition with the typical yellowing as the only flaw. The instructions are in 'very good++' condition. The box is completely intact and 1005 present but is graded 'good-' because of moderate to significant wear as shown. The box sides are in the same condition as the top. The box tray is in the same condition - intact but 'good-' and includes the center cardboard divider. Please note that SNAP packed this model in a very large box- much larger than required. It makes for a great display of the incredible Adam's box artwork but does increase the shipping price. The amazing M65 280mm atomic cannon originally started life as a conventional artillery piece. Development first began in 1944 before the first atomic weapon had been tested. Far from being 'just another giant gun', the M65 was carefully designed to be a very mobile and versatile weapon. Liberal use of aluminum and other light-weight metals kept the weight of the gun and both transports to about 85 tons, which is not much more than the largest conventional gun of WWII. As a result, it is light enough to be carried by trucks and cross bridges without collapsing them. Size was also a major factor, as it can fit inside landing craft, turn street corners of an amazingly small radius and travel as fast at 35 mph. The two transporters are required to move the gun, with one in back and one in front. Power is supplied to each tractor by a 6 cylinder engine with 375 horsepower. Both transmissions are manually controlled. These 4x4 machines can push, pull or parallel one another - with the gun slung between them. The driver of the front tractor has control of the brakes and throttles of both units and can communicate to the rear driver by telephone. The gun can be traversed in a complete circle and has a range of up to 20 miles. A complete 280mm batter consisted of two guns, four 5-ton trucks towing ammunition trailers, another two trucks pulling a pair of generator trailers (each with a 30 KW generator to furnish power to the guns, a 5th truck carrying four shell carts and a 2 1/2 ton shop van. The total crew was about 100 men. Each gun could be set up to fire in less than 12 minutes and can fire a round every two minutes.
Revell USS Forrest Sherman DD-931 Destroyer - 'S' Issue, 1/320, H352-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$149
Original 'S' issue from 1958 with the classic Revell box art that has made these kits so famous. Full, one-piece hull model has excellent detail for that time. Never started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, decals, flag sheet and instructions present.
Aoshima IJN Atago 1944 Heavy Cruiser - Ironclad Issue Takao Class Ironclad - Plus Gold Medal Models Photoetch Superdetail Set, 1/350, 038857
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$154
Includes the superb Gold Medal Models #35042 Brass Takao Class Cruiser PE Detail Set which is designed for this kit; it is never used and complete with all parts and instructions. The actual model is the finest kit every produced of this subject. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Focke-Wulf Fw-190 Famous Fighters Of All Nations - First Issue, 1/48, 30-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$289
Very rare and 100% correct first issue from 1954 with the proper swastika box art and swastika decals. This one is even rarer as it is never started and complete. The model is molded in the correct gloss black and clear, with the rectangle-based clear stand, matching instructions, decals and even the original factory packing tissue paper. The decals are flat and in stunning 'excellent++' condition with the only flaw being slight age yellowing to the backing paper only. The instructions are 'near mint.' The box has very good color and gloss, four solid original corners (no repairs), no price tags or tag marks, no tape or tape marks (other than the thin factory sealing tape of course), no fading, stains or missing litho. Flaws include general wear & scuffing as shown and light corner wear. This kit has a fascinating history. The FW-190 was among the first (or was the first) kit made at the new West Hempstead factory in 1954. It immediately followed the famous "Brooklyn 8" (Aurora's first 8 aircraft kits). It was Aurora's first WWII aircraft kit to be originally issues with landing gear and bombs but still retains the small clear rectangle stand which was also shown on the instructions. This first issue shows the swastika on the box art and decals; however, Aurora quickly realized that they could not sell the kit in Europe. So they used an ink stamp to black out the offensive mark on the box top and initially cut it out of the decal sheet; however, they were quick to make a completely new decal sheet with the 'iron cross' replacing the swastika. These alterations are often called the 'second issue' although it carried the same part number and everything else was the same.
Jetco Rearwin Speedster - 38 Inch Wingspan for RC / Control Line / Free Flight, S-4
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$110
Very nice kit of the 'superscale' version of Walt Mooney's original magazine plan model. Includes instructions for R/C, CL or free flight and features 242 die-cut balsa and plywood parts, other balsa and hardwood parts and stock as required, pre-cut stringers and spars, pre-shaped leading and trailing edges, hinge material, metal landing gear and pushrods all bent to shape, die-cut clear front windshield and windows, factory-sealed extensive hardware packet, covering material and more. Includes Jetco's superb full size plans and instructions. Never started. The kit is like factory-new inside. The small parts are still factory sealed; the rest have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and all paperwork.
Revell US Army Hawk Surface-to-Air Guided Missile, 1/40, H548-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$185
Very rare 1963 kit which is the second and last issue. The artwork is the same as the 'S' kit but the box artwork on the sides is different. Features 3 removable Hawk missiles, 4 man crew, elevating and swiveling launcher, rotating rubber tires, control panel with opening hatches, separate radar scope equipment and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box has excellent color and gloss but has the price tag pull shown at the upper right. The pull extends down a very small amount (1/2" x 1/4") on the right short side as well.
Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette - Or USS Saucy Flower Class Corvette, 1/72, 05061
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$225
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. This model includes optional parts and decals to build either ship. Features 1003 parts, full hull with plenty of space inside for R/C conversion, excellent superstructure, detailed weapons, 15 crew members, steel chain, signal flags, rigging material and much more. Includes a display stand.
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.
AMT 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Two Door Hardtop, 1/25, T157-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$125
Rare, early issue from the late 1950s or early '60s. This is an excellent kit with special upholstery material with cut-out patterns printed on the back, a colorful, never opened white, red and black metal tube of AMT Plastic Body Filler Putty, sandpaper, white wall stickers, detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, full interior, opening doors, optional supercharged engine version, detailed suspension and a very large number of custom parts. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts present and and includes decals and photocopied instructions. NOTE: the original instructions are missing.
Revell HMS Victory With Revell S Glue - Lord Nelson's Flagship - S Issue, H363-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$115
First issue 'S' kit dated 1958 that includes a factory-wrapped 4" long never used tube of colorful Revell 'S' Cement. The metal tube is in amazing 'near mint' condition and is not the usual small size issued with the early kits. As with most all Revell early ship kits, the model is finely molded and very well detailed. It measures about 15 inches long when assembled and features full detail on the top two decks, all cannons, complete deck fittings, prefabricated rat lines, vac sails, full standing and running rigging material, display stand and much more. The model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, flags, sails, thread and instructions present. The sails are in remarkable 'near mint' condition. Also includes the excellent booklet 'The Story of Ships' and an order form for 'The Dawning Space Age' book. Please NOTE that the box is only 'good-' due to clear packing tape at the two lower corners and a closed corner split at the upper left; there is also general wear and scuffs. The anchor stocks of this kit have molded-on rings; more often than not, the rings are either short shot or broken off; this kit is no exception.
Monogram Boeing B-52 Stratofortress With Jet Sound, 1/72, PA215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$155
First issue dated 1968 of this legendary kit that has "A First In Modeling - Realistic Jet Sound!" It features 207 pieces, crew of three and cockpit, elevating and traversing rear turret, opening and closing bomb bay doors, operating wing flaps, operating spoilers, optional position entry hatch and landing gear, optional parts to display one nacelle open to show the jet engine and more. Molded in the correct green & clear plastic and with metal parts, wire and motor for jet sound. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts present. Includes decals and instructions. This model includes the rare yellow cardboard frame and clear cello of the original factory seal, and it is in very good condition. It does not include the white internal parts presentation cardboard and there is no 'Monoglue' cement. The latter is not usual as Monogram eventually stopped including it with this issue. The box is graded as 'very good+' condition because it has marker writing at the left side as shown and age discoloration on the long lower side panel (left portion).