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Varney US Navy Fleet Submarine - The First Plastic US Ship Model, 1/240
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$795
This model is a landmark in the history of Plastic Kits. The Varney Fleet Sub is the primary candidate for the first all-plastic ship kit made in the USA. The famous HO/O train manufacture, Varney, branched out into other scale model kits at the end of WWII. In late 1945, they introduced what are thought to be the first USA produced plastic model kits - the Fleet Sub and the PT-17 Stearman. Both kits were excellent scale models given the state of modeling at that time. However, Varney was 6 years too early. The Fleet Sub and PT-17 met a cool reception when it was introduced to retailers. Hobby Shops were not sure if it would sell, and did not know how to sell it. Consequently, most retailers would not order it and those who did put them where they were not seen by the public. Distributors stopped carrying the kits due to a lack of re-orders. The result was inevitable - they did not sell, and Varney pulled both kits from production very quickly. Varney was committed to cutting the molds on the LST and it was released in 1946 with the same result. That marked the end of Varney's venture into "non-train" scale plastic models. Varney dedicated all production to HO trains and in the late 1940s they sold the molds for the Fleet Sub, the LST and the PT-17 to O-Lin. The molds underwent modification (the hull was divided into two parts instead of one) and it was released by O-Lin and later Lindberg. This kit is a a very nice, never started and complete example. The box top grades 'good+' and has nice color as shown, general light stains and wear, three solid corners and one closed split corner. Three sides are as nice as the top, with one small piece of clear tape on both long sides. The right short side does have a 3/4" x 1/2" tape tear but is fine beside that . Inside, it is complete. The yellow parts display is intact and in 'good-' condition. The original krinkle small parts bag is present but split open; I have included the bag and all parts are inventoried complete. The original glue is present but the tube shattered; I have put it in a zip lock. The stand was glued to the yellow at the factory; the glue has come off. The factory glass rectangle for the stand arm is still present and in it's holder. The heavy one-piece molded hull is in rare crack-free condition and cradled into the holder. The base is in very good condition also. Very large instruction sheet is 'very good++' and folds out to illustrate construction and offers numerous display ideas for this new medium in hobby kits. Decals were not provided with the kit. This kit was made with gray injection molded details, glass stand arm and black injection molded stand and sub hull. I have seen versions with no paint on the base and hull; however, this one has the base and hull factory painted gray. The paint is in 'very good' condition on the hull and 'excellent' on the stand base. A rare example of a classic kit. Shipped with insurance only.
Adams Honest John Rocket With Launcher And Truck, 1/40, K150-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$275
First issue from the late 1950s in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition and fantastic box artwork. The box top has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no fading, holes or litho tears, no price tags or marks from them, no tape or tape marks (other than the original factory sealing tape), no creasing and no dishing. The only flaw is light edge wear & corner wear. This model is still in demand today because of the great detail and many working features. The missile can be removed or installed for launch or transport; the launcher/truck can be configured for travel or launch, the launching boom can be elevated and rotated, completely detailed suspension and chassis, full interior, crew of 5 and more. Never started. Inside, it is as it came from the factory. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bag. The parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. Decals are 'excellent+++' with very slight and typical age yellowing as the only flaw. The instructions are in 'near mint' condition.
OS Engines Needle Stay For 40 / 46LA Engines - Bagged, 24007120
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$8
NOS - New Old Stock and still factory sealed.
Tamiya Lotus Super 7 Series II, 1/24, 24046
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$42
Detailed 1/24 scale kit with complete engine and engine compartment, full interior and much more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Travelaire Mystery Ship - (Travel-Air), 1/48, 640-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$28
1964 hardbox issue with Bill Campbell artwork. This is a well detailed kit of the famous 1930s racing aircraft and features fine, recessed panel lines, nicely detailed engine, removable cowling, pilot figure, rigging diagrams and more. Molded in bright red and clear plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. In 1929 at the National Air Races in Cleveland, the Wright Whirlwind powered Travel Air and the pilot Doug Davis beat the finest Army and Navy pilots to win the first presentation of the legendary Thompson Trophy. The ship was designed in such secrecy that it was known as the 'Mystery Ship.'
Hawk Westland Lysander Chrome Plated, 1/48, 216-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$38
1968 Chrome Plated version with John Andrews artwork. The chrome plating is in 'average' condition. Well detailed model for that time with full cockpit for pilot and observer, rear gun and spare ammo casings, opening canopy, detailed engine and optional bomb load. All clear protection sleeves are still intact and the parts are well protected and separated for safe shipment. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) small part, the propeller retainer (easily made). Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Microscale International Mirages - Columbia / Egypt / Pakistan, 1/48, 48-127
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good-
$16
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.
Scale-Master Braniff Boeing 727 From 1978 - With Windows And Doors Sheet - (727-200) - Bagged, 1/144, SM-10
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good-
$14
Contains both sheets. 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.
Aurora Focke-Wulf FW-190, 1/47, 30-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$115
Hardbox issue of this classic Aurora kit dated 1960. Notice the 79 cent extension, 'Sunburst' logo with no 'Famous Fighters' which makes this issue closer to about 1963/4. Molded in black and clear with the clear triangular 'globe' display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Model Shipways America Racing yacht 1851 - With Launching Ways And Display Base - 25 Inch Long Solid Wood Ship Model, 1/64, MS2029
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$159
Very large scale and highly detailed first quality kit of this beautiful, historical and highly successful boat. The model measures 32.5 inches long when assembled. Features a solid basswood, factory-carved hull, precision laser cut hardwood and plywood parts, true-to-scale Britannia metal, brass & copper, hardwood blocks & deadeyes, 5 diameters of rigging material, basswood launching ways, walnut display stand, detailed plans, easy to follow instructions and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and boxes and includes plans & instructions.
Monogram US Navy Grumman TBF Avenger Torpedo Bomber - Classics Issue, 1/48, 85-0031
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$48
1999 reissue of the 'Four Star' kit from 1958. This model has all of the original issue action features: wings fold properly as on the real aircraft, landing gear retracts, bomb bay doors open and torpedo drops, machine gun rotates and elevates, rotating propeller & wheels and more. Includes four airmen. Molded in dark blue 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 decals and instructions.
Zoukei-Mura Douglas A-1J Skyraider US Air Force Super Wing Series - With TopNotch Camouflage Mask Set, 1/32, 7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$129
Includes a factory-sealed TopNotch #TNM32-M100 Camouflage mask Set for the 1/32 Skyraider A-1 in US Air Force colors. The actual model needs little introduction. Simply put, it is the most detailed Skyraider in this scale and you actually build the better part of the internal structure. 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 two huge decal sheets and instructions.
Monogram F-101B Voodoo, 1/109, P401-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
Part of the 1960 Forty-Nine Cent Series. This is a fine model with full landing gear, enclosed gear bays, two Genie Missiles (Genie was an air-to-air unguided nuclear rocket) and more. Molded in silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one pilot. Otherwise complete with all other parts present and includes decals and instructions (both in 'near mint' condition).
Revell Grumman F11F-1 Tiger - 'S' Issue - (F11F1), 1/55, H249-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$64
Original issue 'S' kit from 1956. Features pilot and ejection seat, wing tip in the folded or flight position, full landing gear and detail main gear wells and more. Molded in the correct light gray and clear and includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' swivel display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decals are flat and 100% intact but NOTE that the national insignia have typical age micro-cracking.
Revell Saab J-35 Draken 'S' Issue, 1/72, H189
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$69
Rare, late 1950s 'S' kit Great Britain issue and the first release. Molded in silver and clear with full color decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Microscale Israeli Jet Fighters #2 - Mirage III / F-4 Phantom / A-4 Skyhawk, 1/72, 72-106
Other Materials, Box Condition: VG
$14
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.
Hasegawa HMS Vanguard Royal Navy Battleship Motorized, 1/450, 6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$115
Rare, motorized larger-scale kit of the last British Battleship. Nicely molded with 145 parts and includes propellers, shaft & all hardware for operation in water. Easily converted to R/C (radio parts not included). Includes an excellent, full color painting guide on the box side. Never started. All parts are still in factory sealed bags with instructions. Please note that Haseagawa did not furnish the motor with this issue. The common RE-26 is specified.
Revell DD-931 USS Forrest Sherman - 'S' Issue, 1/320, H352-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Original 'S' issue from 1958 with classic Revell box art. Full hull kit with very good detail for that time. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, a gun barrel. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals, flag sheet and instructions.
Skywave Kitakami Light Cruiser - Torpedo Light Cruiser, 1/700, W47
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$44
Very highly detailed waterline model. The Kitakami had light armor and few guns but she had an immense and deadly array of torpedo tubes - 10 quadrupedal mounts to be exact. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Lockheed NP-3D Orion, 1/72, 00087
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$179
Very rare and from the year 2000. This model is the limited edition of the US Navy Naval Weapons Test Squadron aircraft and includes special resin parts. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.