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Revell Boeing B-47 Giant Stratojet - Tall Box Pre 'S' Issue, 1/112, H206-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$129
1954 Pre-S hardbox second issue. The box has factory-new color and gloss, four solid original corners, no price tags or tag marks, no tape or tape marks (other than the original factory tape) and no fading, stains or tears. It does have a crease at the upper right corner as shown and it continues down the right short side panel. In the box, this is the second issue of this classic kit and has the correct 4 piece stand (base, arm, arm clamp and metal ring) and revised instructions. Molded in the correct silver and clear. Never started. Inside, it is exactly as it left the factory. The small parts are still in the clear factory sealed bag. The large parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Both instructions and decals are in 'excellent++' condition with the normal age yellowing as the only significant flaws.
Commander USS Mitscher DDG-35 Guided Missile Destroyer, 1/350, 4-168
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$185
Sells for $220 new. This is a well molded, highly detailed 1/350 scale full hull model kit that features high-definition cast resin hull and other larger details, many brass PE parts, decals and instructions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed containers and includes decals and instructions.
Yankee Modelworks USS Shea SM-30 Minelayer - Sumner Class Destroyer Minelayer, 1/350, YKM-35109
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
Rare, out of production kit of this rare subject. The model is from the legendary Yankee Modelworks and is a true museum quality kit. Features high-definition resin pressure-cast full-hull with numerous, beautiful cast metal details, 2 frets of brass PE parts and extensive decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. USS Shea was laid down on 23 December 1943 by Bethlehem Steel Company yard at Staten Island, New York. She was originally going to be DD-750, an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer. She was launched on May 20, 1944 and was sponsored by Mrs. John J. Shea. The ship was modified to be a destroyer minelayer, re-designated DM-30 in late 1944 and commissioned at the New York Navy Yard on September 30, 1944. She went on to have a very active career in World War 2.
Aurora D'Artagnan the Musketeer - Of The Three Musketeers, 1/8, 410-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
$275
Very Rare especially in this condition. 1966 hardbox issue in remarkable investment-grade 'Mint' condition - that means that it has no more wear than when it left the assembly line at Aurora. Features 1/8 scale Musketeer figure, cobble stone street base, stone wall with lantern, broken sword (on the ground) and name plate. Never started and complete with all plastic parts, correct green feather plume (in great condition and not deteriorated), metal sword blade & scabbard and instructions in 'near mint+' condition.
O-lin Boeing PT-17 - First O-Lin Release and the 2nd Issue Of The First Plastic Aircraft Model From the USA, 1/46, 508
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$285
This is a very rare kit for the advanced collector and is even more desirable in never started and 100% complete condition. This model has a fascinating history. In 1946 Varney cut molds for the PT-17 and injected them in tenite plastic. This was the first all-plastic model kit made in the USA. Gorden Varney sold them to hobby shops through his strong pre-war model train wholesale network. Unlike almost all early plastic kit producers, Varney understood the value and draw of box art and issued the PT-17 with full-size box art in color. However, dealers didn't really know how to market the PT-17 (and it's partner in '46, the US Fleet Sub) so they did not sell well. Mr. Varney kept trying for a few years but eventually became disillusioned with plastic kits. Around 1948 or 49, he sold all his molds to O-Lin so Varney could concentrate on HO scale trains (which He did very successfully). O-Lin was founded by Paul Lindberg and a Mr. Olsen - hence the company name. Although a producer of flying models in the 1930s, O-lin was busy producing some of the earliest American injection molded kits in the late 1940s. The O-Lin PT-17 is numbered kit 508. Since there are earlier kit numbers from O-Lin, one could safely assume that O-Lin had already made a few original models before purchasing the Varney molds. Two issues of the O-lin PT-17 are known so far: the one-piece box release (this kit) and the hardbox issue. Both have the same box artwork. The kit is even rarer as it appears to be the same parts and part count as the original Varney issue (other than the display stand). That is important because Lindberg quickly re-worked the molds, forever altering the pieces. The condition of the model is as follows: the one-piece box has great color, almost as new. There are no repairs and all four box flaps and both ends are still solidly attached. There is a bit of wear as shown but the main flaw is that the left flap is creased & concave; but it's still 100% intact. Inside, the main parts are molded in gloss white plastic with black engine, tires, propeller and tail wheel. All of the small parts are still in the original factory-sealed 'krinkle' bag. The kit has been inventoried with all parts present, 'excellent' condition decals and instructions, which are on the back of the box. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
Monogram Grumman F3F-3 Navy Fighter - (F3F3) Blue Box Issue, 1/32, 6851
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$129
Still factory sealed; this Monogram/Mattel logo issue is dated 1967. Very well detailed for that time and features movable control surfaces, very good cockpit, sliding canopy, instructions for rigging and a novel action feature: when you pull the prop outward and rotate it counter clock-wise, the landing gear retracts. Rotate it clock-wise and the gear extends. Push the prop in, and it freewheels as normal.
Hawk Mister Mulligan - 1935 Thompson Trophy Winner - One-Piece Box Issue, 1/48, 703
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$125
Very rare and for the advanced model collector. This is the true first issue of the Mister Mulligan. It has a fascinating history for it is among the earliest injection molded kits produced in the United States. The Hawk model company was the most innovative in America and had been making constant 1/48 scale models in wood with metal accessories since the late 1920s. During the re-run of the World's Fair in 1933, Hawk may have made the world's first injection molded airplanes models - but they were not kits. The models were completely finished and were on display for the then-large sum of $25 each. The Mates brothers, who founded and ran Hawk, were quick to incorporate this new technology by replacing the metal detail parts with injection molded details to the wooden kits in the late 1930s. During the war, Hawk put it's injection molding knowledge to work making ID models for the US Armed Forces. Originally there was a nation-wide program to have children and adults make these from wood, but consistency was an issue - injection molded solved this problem. Immediately after WWII in 1946, Hawk made the Curtiss Racer model injection molded in black tenite. The box was a simple one-color affair. This may have been the first injection molded airplane kit produced in the USA; another contender is the Varney's PT-17. Both met a very cool reception at hobby shops. Hawk quickly changed the Curtiss box to two colors and added box artwork while molding the kit in bright yellow acetate. In 1947 Hawk approached toy stores since hobby shops were giving the kit poor promotion. The toy stores did much better. Spurred on by toy store sales in '47, Hawk added four classic racers in '48, all molded in acetate - the Gee Bee, Howard Ike, Laird Solution and the Supermarine S6B. In 1949 Hawk molded them in a much more stable polystyrene and additional Thompson Trophy Races were introduced to the line; this Mister Mulligan kit is one of those. It is molded in high-gloss white plastic, clear and with a dark brown pilot figure. Inside, the kit is factory-new. All parts are inventoried 100% complete and includes the correct instructions. The factory 'krinkle' bag is present but has split open as they often do. Includes the correct instructions with the '703' part number and advises the use of "...carbon tetracholoride" as a cement because plastic model glue was still not widely available. The instructions are also a detailed painting guide because at this point Hawk did not furnish decals with their plastic kits. The box is in very good condition with great colors. The box has not been crushed, bent or flattened, which is unusual since this type of box is very fragile and Hawk made a point of replacing them shortly after this kit came out. The box displays 'Near Mint' but is graded 'Excellent++' because there is some edge wear on one edge and some isolated, very light general shelf wear as shown. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition.
Aurora Hunchback Of Notre Dame - Glows In The Dark, 1/8, 481-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$125
1969 hardbox release of the fard-to-find 'Glow' Hunchback from 1969. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Tamiya DeHavilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI With Yahu Instrument Panel And Eduard Mask Set, 1/32, 60326
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$189
Includes factory-sealed Yahu #YMA3210 Mosquito Mk.VI Instrument Panel Set and Eduard #JX184 Mask Set designed for this kit. The actual kit is not only the finest Mossie model ever made but one of the finest model kits period. Includes the Export Version only clear engine cowling parts and the Reference Manual. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler With Photoetched Parts, 1/12, 12036
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$175
Rare version with a large fret of PE parts. Highly detailed and large 1/12 model with removable cowling, detailed engine, interior and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Zoukei-Mura Horten Ho-229, 1/32, 8
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$165
This model is incredibly well detailed inside and out. With it, you can build the 'as found' skeleton Ho229 with engines install or the completed version. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Zoukei-Mura J2M3 Raiden Super Wing Series - With Metal Landing Gear Struts, 1/32, 5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$110
Includes the Super Wing #SWS05-M01 Metal Strut set; never used and still in the factory sealed bag. The actual kit is the finest Raiden model to date. It features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed engine which is a kit to itself, a fantastic cockpit, opened or closed canopy, wings where you build much of the internal structure including fuel tanks, guns & ammunition (with removable covers), main spare, some of the ribs, wheel bays, separately molded rudder, elevators, ailerons, optional extended or retracted wing trailing edge landing flap and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lukgraph Westland Wapiti IIA, 1/48, 48-11
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$119
Incredibly detailed 1/48 scale model kit. The main airframe parts are pressure cast high-definition resin and the details are all 3D printed and PE brass. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags or tape sealed box and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Esso Oil Tanker Glasgow - (T2 Tanker JL Hanna), 1/400, 05221
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
2004 reissue in Esso colors of the famous 1950s 'S' kit of the Standard Oil Hanna. This full hull kit has excellent detail for that time. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg LST Landing Ship Tank, 1/250, 702-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$125
Rare, early to mid 1950s issue with dramatic Ray Gaedke artwork. This box has the 1st Lindberg 'circle' logos on the short sides and the then 'new' rectangle logo in the other locations. This full hull kit is very well detailed for that time and features 153 pieces, full hull, propeller & rudder detail, extensive deck fittings, detailed guns & mounts, gun tubs, complete superstructure, landing craft with opening front doors, stanchions for thread railings and much more. Includes a display stand with name plate. The kit has been inventoried complete with all parts present, decals, color flags, and correct first logo instructions. This kit has a fascinating history directly linked to the origins of USA plastic ship modeling. Originally produced by Varney in 1944, it was highly detailed, had a wooden hull, cardstock deck but all injection molded tenite deck parts and details. When the early Varney aircraft and ship kits did not sell well, Gorden Varney sold the molds for the kit to O-lin (Olsen and Lindberg). O-Lin reworked the kit using a vacuform hull, cardstock deck, metal railings and tenite parts. When Lindberg took full control of O-lin, he modified the molds for a third time so the kit has metal railings and all other parts are injection molded. The fourth issue had all plastic parts; Lindberg dispensed with the metal railings, replacing them with notched stanchions for more scale-looking thread rails. The fifth issue was motorized, including an electric motor, switch, hardware, drive propeller and provision for batteries. Over the years Lindberg has reissued this popular kit several more times; some were motorized and some where not.
Strombecker Douglas DC-6 Flagship - American Airlines - 13.5 inch Wingspan Solid Wood Model, C-36
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.
ICM He-111Z-1 Zwilling - With Eduard Big Ed Set And LF Models Camo Painting Mask (He111 Z-1), 1/48, 48260
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$180
Build the ultimate 1/48 Zwilling! Includes the following factory-sealed accessories designed for this model: Eduard Big Ed #BIG49259 1/48 He-111Z-1 PE Super Detail Set and LF Models #M4871 1/48 He-111Z-1 Zwilling Camo Painting Mask Set. The actual model is large, very well molded and detailed. Features 548 pieces, excellent cockpit and interior, detailed wheel wheels, excellent engines, separately molded ailerons, elevators & rudder and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora US Army Munitions Carrier - (M8E2), 1/48, 309-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$125
1963 hard box issue with John Steel artwork. Very well detailed and features flexible tracks, working bogie and idler wheels, interior, crew, movable bulldozer blade & ammunition loader, ammo load and much more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. No decals are shown on the instructions and none are present. NOTE: the bogies, idlers & their two mounting plates are a slightly different shade of green than the other parts. I believe that they are from another issue of this same kit.
Lindberg Beechcraft Bonanza - Model 35 V Tail, 1/48, 504-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$115
Very rare mid 1950s hardbox first issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. Even rarer in stunning 'Excellent+++' box condition. This is still the only 1/48 scale plastic model of the earliest 'V' Tail Bonanza. The kit features very fine raised and recessed surface detail, wing tip fuel fuel tanks, full landing gear and more. Includes a display stand, painting guide and decals for the box art aircraft (fuselage stripes are included). Molded in high-gloss silver plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions present. The decals and instructions are both in 'excellent' condition.
Revell Boeing SST Supersonic 2 Kits - (Boeing 2707), 1/200, H262-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$179
Still factory sealed. First issue from 1967 with Boeing prototype markings. The kit contains two large 18 inch long SSTs, one in landing and one in cruise configuration. The Boeing SST modeled here is the second (2707-200) variant which still had the swing-wing design which proved impractical in this aircraft. The damaging effects of sonic booms over population centers ultimately contributed to the cancellation of the project.