Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$89
Second issue hardbox is dated 1962 with fantastic Jo Kotula box artwork. This kit is a very good, rare scale representation of the original prototype N-156 'Freedom Fighter'. It developed into the F-5, which was widely exported and saw service in over 30 countries. Only three of the N-156 prototypes were built. The design centered around two GE J85 turbojets which originally powered the ADM-20 Quail decoy carried by the B-52 fleet. Initially there seemed to be little demand until President Kennedy's Military Assistance Program required a low-cost fighter that could be provided to US Allies. The N-156 was easily the top choice. It was renamed the F-5 and the rest is history - it became one of the most widely used fighter/bombers in post-WWII history and is still in service in some air forces. This kit features a pilot figure, 'good' cockpit, three drop tanks, early AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missiles and more. Includes the famous Aurora clear triangle-based 'world map' stand. Molded in white and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$119
Very early Berkeley kit. This Helldiver features 24 inch wingspan, unique 'Automatic Bomb-Release During Flight', turned balsa cowl, sheets of high-quality printwood, pre-cut stringers and spars, fully formed wheels & thrust button, formed metal propeller shaft/rubber hook, sealed tube of wood glue, clear material for the canopy, metal stock as required, a factory sealed wax bag of hardware, printed color insignia, two colors of covering tissue (orange and silver) and more. Includes full-size plans & instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes insignia and plans. Berkeley is a very famous manufacturer of flying model kits from the Golden Age of flying aviation, about 1932-1954. Founded in 1933 by William Effinger, the company was quite progressive in producing quality kits - it was likely the Berkeley 'Buccaneer' was the first gas powered model in kit form. In the later 1930s, Effinger acquired the services of a very talented Henry Struck. Struck went on to design numerous award-winning kits under the Berkeley name. Berkeley weathered the post WWII recession and emerged as a major kit producer in the late 1940 and 1950s. These were great years for Berkeley and they produced some incredible and large kits. The company went bankrupt in about 1960 however. Fox engines (Duke Fox) bought the company and released the kits alongside his own FOX models and engines. This arrangement did not last, and in the early 1960s the Berkeley name disappeared from hobby shop shelves.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
1950s early T2 (Type 2) logo issue that still includes the factory glue capsule. Features movable elevators, rudders and ailerons, elevating gun & rotating turret, cockpit detail, four crew members, rotating wheels & propellers and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$240
Build the ultimate 1/350 HMS Repulse! This kit includes the following aftermarket accessories: factory-sealed Pontos Real Wood Deck #35021 1/350 Repulse; factory-sealed Lion Roar #RS3503 "Full Set Of Super Detail Update" 1/350 HMS Repulse and White Ensign #PE35120 PE Detail Set 1/350 Repulse (4 frets). The White Ensign set has been opened but is never used and 100% with all parts on the frets and includes instructions. The actual kit is highly detailed with over 660 pieces and three large frets of photoetched details. Can be built in full hull or waterline versions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Other Materials, Box Condition: 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 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.
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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$149
1955 hardbox issue with the early Aurora rectangular logo, which was used from about 1953 to 1955. This rare, large scale model features working counter-rotating propellers and more. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$175
Very rare kit from 1941 that measures 18.5 inches long when assembled. This well designed model even includes partial hanger deck sections where they are most visible from the port and starboard sides; even the rear elevator has a well, so it can be displayed up or down. Issued shortly before the war, the model was not reissued after the war since the Wasp was lost off Guadalcanal by what is likely the most successful submarine torpedo salvo in the history of warfare. Includes completely pre-molded and shaped wood-material hull in excellent, solid and straight condition, 5 sheets of cleanly done printwood (two are bristol board as thick as balsa but stronger), fully formed funnel, wood stock in many shapes and sizes, a fittings packet with four propellers & two anchors and two factory sealed packs of Casco Glue. Features excellent full size plans and instructions. The plans show numerous detail view of the ships substructure and a detailed view of the hanger deck, flight deck with pre-war markings and island. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork present.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$10
Still factory sealed. These decals are 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$42
Very highly detailed and finely molded with all recessed panel lines. Features decals for 4 aircraft, detailed ejection seats and cockpit, detailed air inlets/compressor fans, optional position air brake, two piece canopy, folded or unfolded wings, detailed gear wells, optional slipper tanks, rocket pods, iron bombs and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$8
Still factory sealed. These decals are 'near mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$29
Two-piece box issue dated 1962. Since this kit has a 50 cent price extension, it is likely the second issue from about 1963/64. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Other Materials, Box Condition: VG+
$26
Rare. Includes 32-0013 Checkerboards for three aircraft and 32-0023 three P-47 Markings designed exclusively for use with those checkerboards. The Aircraft are (2) from 82 FS and (1) from 84 FS, both of 78th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force. Both of 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. I inquired about sending decals via "Media Mail" as the looks like the perfect solution; however, the US Post Master specifically called out decals as not being Media mail and prohibiting using it in that way. Yes, some businesses do anyway but it is against regulations. I have a great relationship with USPS and I cannot put that at risk.
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$550
NOS (New Old Stock) from a closed hobby shop; you would be the the first owner of this model. This is a large, highly detailed scale kit in the famous 'Gold Edition' line. Never started. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory. The smaller parts and most larger parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The larger parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. This model can be shipped via UPS Ground or eliminate the shipping charges completely with pick-up at my local Panera Bread. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. If you would like it shipped, it will ship in that box, wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$149
Build the ultimate F-35B in this scale! Includes the following never used and factory sealed or inventoried complete aftermarket detail sets: Eduard BIG49106 PE Set: 48792 Exterior, 49009 Remove Before Flight, 49653 Interior S.A., EX377 Masking , DN Models 48/827-057 RAM Panels Paint Masks , SAC 48197 Landing Gear, Armory Models Group **AR AW48303 Wheel Set**, Red Fox Studio RFSQS-48072 Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel, Attack Squadron 48007 AIM-9X Sidewinder, Kits-World KW3D1482021 Ejection Seat Belts, Straps, Handles, Metallic Details MDR4858 Jet Nozzle, KASL Hobby K48032 F-35B Lightning II Cockpit Set, KASL Hobby K48043 F-35B Air Intakes & Drive Shaft Set, KASL Hobby K48046 F-35B STOVL Exhaust Nozzle Set (3BSN 0)and KASL Hobby K48051 F-35B Weapons Bay. Very high quality and from new molds. Includes photoetched parts, superb cockpit and gear wells, detailed engine and exhaust vectoring conduit, detailed weapons bay with optional position bay doors, separately molded wing trailing edge control surfaces, air to air missiles and much more. With full color paint guide and markings for several different aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$34
Hard-to-find and the only 1/48 scale model made of this aircraft. It is a well detailed model that features all of the optional parts needed to build an accurate 'Caccia Notturna' or Night Fighter CR-42, injection molded main parts with fine recessed panel lines, highly detailed cockpit, many PE parts on two frets (one factory painted), extensive resin details, paint guide and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$99
Includes factory sealed Qunita Studio #QD48182 1/48 MV-22 Osprey Interior 3D Decal set and Caracal Models #CD48211 Osprey Part II Decal Set For US Marines MVV-365, VMM-363 and VMM-362. The actual model is very crisply molded and features all fine, recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit and gear well detail, complete cargo interior, PE details, operating rear boarding doors, folding or flight position propeller blades, pivoting engines, working trailing edge wing flaps and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Other Materials, Box Condition: 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 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.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Exc
$16
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. I inquired about sending decals via "Media Mail" as the looks like the perfect solution; however, the US Post Master specifically called out decals as not being Media mail and prohibiting using it in that way. Yes, some businesses do anyway but it is against regulations. I have a great relationship with USPS and I cannot put that at risk.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$32
Still factory sealed and dated 1973. Roughly the fourth or fifth issue of this kit. Features clear canopy, two man crew, machine guns, , optional position landing gear, bombs and full decals. Comes with display stand.
