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Microscale United States Aces WWII - McKennon / Kepford / Whisner / Boyington / McGuire / McCampbell / Bong / Eagleston, 1/72, 72-56
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$10
Still factory sealed and very early Microscale decals by the Martin Krasel Studios in Culver City, California. 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.
Monogram High Tech P-47D Thunderbolt - With Eduard PE and Monogram Photoetched Parts, 1/48, 5487
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$44
Build the ultimate Monogram P-47! Includes a factory-sealed Eduard 48-105 P-47 Thunderbolt PE Detail Set designed for this kit with two big frets and film instruments. The actual model is the factory-sealed Limited Edition issue from 1995 with Monogram photoetched details. This is one of my favorite 'builders' because it is an accurate model with excellent fit and finish and the photoetched parts add significantly to the kit. Features excellent cockpit, opening canopy, pilot figure, detailed gear wells, optional centerline drop tank, two bombs and more.
Super Scale F-8 Crusader Data - Stencils And More, 1/48, 48-283
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. To save on or eliminate shipping for decals, please order them with model kits or order enough of them to make boxing worth while. 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 send decals to their probable destruction, shipping in a box is the only option.
Airfix Heinkel He-111 H-20 - With Cement - Type Two Issue, 1/72, 484
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$42
Early 1960s release with the second Airfix logo has dramatic artwork of an He-111 performing a low altitude attack on a convoy. This is a one-owner kit and direct from his estate; he bought it new on October 10, 1962. The model features elevating and rotating gun and turret, full crew, movable ailerons, elevators and rudder, optional position landing gear and external bomb load. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Even includes the original cement capsule.
Monogram Curtiss P-36A Hawk - (Model 75) - White Box Issue, 1/72, 6790
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Still factory sealed Monogram Mattel issue from 1973. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This well detailed is molded in silver and clear plastic. The Hawk P-36A has the dubious distinction of fighting on both sides and for more countries than any other plane in history during the opening years of WWII. This Hawk, one in a long progression of famous fighter aircraft, was the winner of a 1935 competition. The USAA Corps received the first aircraft in April of 1938 and the French ordered 100 aircraft in May of the same year. French Hawks shot down just over 30 German planes during the battle for France. The Germans captured the aircraft and sold them to Finland. Others were captured when the Germans overran Norway. In all over 800 Hawks were produced and served in China, Netherlands East Indies, Portugal, Great Britain, Thailand, Argentina and Peru. Although an excellent fighter in 1935, the Hawk was outclassed by the time the war started but when flown properly still gave a good account of itself.
Aeromaster Defenders Of Malta Part II - Gladiator / Hurricane / Spitfire, 1/48, 48-598
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$15
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.
Lindberg F-84 and Piaggio P-149, 1/148, 431-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$44
Rare small scale kits from ex-Busch molds. Contains both aircraft which are well detailed for this scale with full landing gear, clear canopies and more. The kits have never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank, 1/48, 313-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$74
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade condition. The hardbox is dated 1964 and has John Steel artwork. The top has the 'simple' logo and that is on the four sides as well. This kit features flexible treads, tank commander and three ground troops, two rifles, rotating turret, elevating gun optional position top hatch and working tracks/wheels. There is one 1.5" split in the seal on the left short side panel and is along the corner. There is no box damage.
Super Scale F2H Banshee - VF-11 / VF-22, 1/72, 72-368
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$10
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. To save on or eliminate shipping for decals, please order them with model kits or order enough of them to make boxing worth while. USPS clearly states that any flexible envelope will be bent 90 degrees or more within 2 inches, so I cannot send decals in a flexible envelope. A 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 send decals to their probable destruction, shipping in a box is the only option.
Frog Hurricane IIC With 2 Upgrades -Tank Buster / Sea Hurricane Night Fighter or Fighter Bomber, 1/72, F171
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$22
Includes factory-sealed Squadron Crystal Clear Canopy #9109 (two canopies; in mint condition and not yellowed) and True Detail #71041 Hawker Hurricane Wheel Set cast in high definition resin. The actual kit is the final FROG logo issue from the 1970s. Frog is the father of all injection molded plastic kits, which were called "FROG Penguin" because they did not fly. A significant variety were issued well before WWII and after the war, Frog very successfully picked up where they left off. This model is a significant upgrade from previous kits. It can build any one of three versions and features fine recessed panels lines with a few raised ones, pilot with seat & floor, four 20mm cannon, separately molded ailerons, elevators & rudder, optional position landing gear, rotating propeller & wheels, rockets, bombs and more. Includes a full color, multi-view painting guide on the back of the box and decals for both aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Sterling Curtiss P-6E Hawk Drops Bombs In Flight - 16 Inch Wingspan Flying Model Aircraft, A10
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$62
Excellent flying model from the early to mid 1960s that is designed for rubber free flight or control line. It includes an innovative system for dropping bombs in flight. Features stick and tissue construction, quality die-cut balsa parts, stripwood and spars, other wood stock as required, die-cut clear windshield, vac plastic details including radiator scoop, engine cowling, pilot bust, wheels pants, exhaust ports and more, finished wire landing gear struts, finished main and tail wheels, rubber motor, plastic propeller, covering tissue and a big full color decal sheet. Includes excellent full size plans with detailed instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Please NOTE: the box displays better than the 'very good+' grade but is rated as such because there is a 1.5" long closed tear at the center of the lower long box side. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling's offering to be 'deluxe' compared to other manufacturers.
Lindberg Blue Devil Destroyer Fletcher Class With Aftermarket Upgrades - Motorized For R/C, 1/125, 815
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$139
Includes the following aftermarket detail sets in either factory sealed outside or never started and internally sealed inside condition:Tom's Modelworks 125-01 Detail PE Set and G-Factor 14401 Brass Propellers. The actual kit is from original 1960s molds. It is very large scale and well detailed for that time. Designed to be built for Radio Control (R/C), free running or static display. For free running it can be programmed to do rectangles, figure 8, circle or go straight. Never started. All plastic trees and small bags including gears & hardware are still factory sealed. The few large parts that are not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft DHC-8 Dash 8 Series 100 - Piedmont / Henson / Air Ontario, 1/72, HC1341
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$119
Rare. Well molded, large1/72 scale kit of this well-designed and rugged air commuter or cargo aircraft. Contains two large, colorful decal sheets for all three airlines. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk US Army Corporal Missile - With Launching Pad / Tracking Radar / Starting Tower wtih Controls, 1/48, 508-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$125
Rare first issue hardbox dated 1958 with Bill Campbell artwork. Very well molded in two colors of plastic and features launcher, detailed missile, radar unit, control center with starting boom, cable and crew. Includes full decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora Sir Galahad of Camelot Knight, 1/8, 826-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM++
$250
This very rare 1967 model is in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint++' condition. The first owner very carefully opened the box while leaving the seal intact on the top and all four sides. Inside, the kit is molded in silver plastic with a light gray based with the name plate 'Camelot' on the front.Sir Galahad features a large Halberd, red, black and white feather plumes, sword & scabbard, large shield with two grip handles and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. The instructions are in 'excellent+++' condition. The plumes are in superb condition also and intact (usually they are falling apart).
Revell DC-7 Flagship American Airlines One-Piece Stand Arm Pre-S Issue, 1/122, H219-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$225
1954/55 Pre-S issue with the fantastic artwork of a DC-7 at the moment just before touchdown. The box is in brilliant, investment grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect color and gloss. Please note, this is the true first issue with the one-piece plastic stand arm and instructions that illustrate this. The one-piece stand arm was fragile and broke easily; Very few were made as Revell quickly corrected this weakness. The second issues has two plastic parts on the stand arm. Correctly molded in gloss silver and clear and a large, colorful decal sheet. Inside, the kit is factory new. All small parts are still sealed in the factory bag, while the larger parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. Instructions are 'Near Mint++' condition with the detailed American Airlines route map on the back. Decals are perfectly flat, 100% intact and in 'excellent' condition with the typical yellowing as the only flaw.
Eduard The Bloody Hundreth 1943 B-17F - Flying Fortress - With Decals For 15 Different Aircraft, 1/48, 11183
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Excellent+
$195
Build the ultimate 1/48 B-17F! Hard-to-find and very highly detailed inside and out. Features optional parts for different aircraft, PE parts, Brassin parts, masks and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell USS Pine Island Seaplane Tender - With PBM-5 Mariner Seaplane, 1/424, H362-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$159
Very rare, original 1950s S Issue hardbox kit in excellent condition. Not the 1990s reissue. Very nicely detailed and molded for that time featuring moving cranes and guns, primary and secondary (AA) armament, detailed superstructure, complete deck fittings, hanger bay, detailed Martin PBM-5 Mariner Seaplane and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals, color flag sheet and instructions present. Decals and instructions are both in remarkable 'excellent++' condition with typical age yellowing being the only significant flaw. The Norton Sound molds were modified to create this kit, making any reissue of the Norton Sound impossible.
Revell USS Boston Guided Missile Cruiser - 'S' Issue, 1/480, H334-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$169
Rare original issue hardbox from 1956. This is a nice model that was well detailed for that time featuring a one-piece hull, detailed deck and superstructure, separately molded and moving main armament, Terrier missiles, launcher and directors and more. Never started and inventoried 1005 complete with all parts and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions. The USS Boston, originally CA-69 (Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser) was converted to the world's first Guided Missile Cruiser in 1952.
Testors DC-130 With Drones - Drone Director - Air Force or Navy, 1/72, 690
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$129
This hard-to-find model is dated 1986. It features over 180 pieces, Navy or Air Force versions, four Ryan BQM-34A Drones, your choice of three variants (four drones, two drones, or two drones and tanks), full cockpit, detailed cargo compartment with opening cargo doors, optional position landing gear and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.