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Monogram Speedee Bilt B-25 Mitchell - Wood and Plastic Model Aircraft, H-1
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$369
Rare early Monogram kit from the early 1950s. Fantastically well detailed and presented multi-media kit with 34 injection molded clear, red, black and gray acetate and 57 die cut or shaped balsa parts including the famous Monofoil pre-formed wing. This example has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, glue, dope, decals, sand paper, plans and instruction book. It still has all of the correct internal display cardboard as shown. NOTE: the decals are only in 'good' condition and have some damage as shown. Please note that this kit must be shipped insured. This is the first large-scale non-flying scale Speedee-Bilt model, the B-25 Mitchell. Before there were plastic models, there were wooden aircraft kits. These usually came in two types - solid and stick and tissue. The solid models were static and usually contained a few blocks of balsa and sometimes a detail part or two. These "Make Wood Look Like Plane" models required a very high level of skill in carving and finishing. The stick and tissue variety were slightly easier to build and provided the ultimate thrill - they could fly when complete with rubber power (and later with free-flight gas and eventually RC). They still required a great deal of skill, so manufacturers sought ways to make model building more accessible to everyone. One idea was pre-carving and/or prefabrication. This raised prices, naturally. Many manufacturers launched lines of 'easy' to build flying models but only Monogram succeeded in making an entire line at an affordable price that would actual fly. Monogram, however, wanted to make true scale models that could still be assembled easily. So they created the four large and highly detailed non-flying scale Speedee-Bilt bombers - the B-25, B-26, B-24 and B-17. The kits were a tremendous success and sold well in the early to mid 1950s.
Frog McDonnell Douglas A-4H or A-4K Skyhawk - Israeli Air Force 1970 / 75th Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) 1970 - Orange Series, 1/72, F271
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
From the 1970s and well detailed and molded. Features part for 'H' or 'K' Skyhawk versions, cockpit tub, ejection seat & pilot figure, optional position speed brakes with well detail, refueling probe, a large variety of external stores for both version, detailed landing gear bays, and more. Includes a four-view full color paint guide & decals for for both aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Trumpeter F-35C Lightning II With DN Models RAM Panels Paint Mask And Eduard Mask Set, 1/32, 03230
Vaccuform Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$120
Includes a factory-sealed Dn Models #32/827-062 F-35C RAM Panels Paint Mask and Eduard JX298 Mask set. Both are designed for this exact model. The actual kit is very highly detailed with over 380 pieces, photoetched details, excellent cockpit and ejection seat, optional folded or deployed wing tips, detailed gear bays, complete engine, a very large weapons load-out and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Liveries Unlimited TAP Air Portugal A340 / A320 - (A-340 A-310) - Bagged, 1/144, A4-067
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$15
Still factory sealed and fresh from climate controlled storage. Includes markings & painting guide. On this website there are two articles with detailed instructions on how to save or easily reproduce older decals. Please read these before using any older kit manufacturer or aftermarket decals.
Special Hobby Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo Battle of Midway - BuNo 01553 Capt William C Humberd VMF-221 Midway June 1942 / MCAS Ewa VMG-221 Hawaii April 1942 / BuNo 1549 AP1/c Howard S Packard VG-2 USS Lexington November 1941 - (F2A3), 1/48, SH48032
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$40
This is well detailed model which features fine recessed panel lines, extensive PE parts & resin details, excellent cockpit and gear/gear wells (with interior structural members since much of it can be seen), optional position canopy, wing bombs and more. There are decals and paint guide for the three aircraft listed. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bags; the large injection molded parts have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Commander USS Allen DD-66 - Sampson Class Destroyer 1943, 1/350, 4-083
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$65
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. Sells new for $79.
Revell Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Plus Many Aftermarket Upgrades - And With GTD-21 Drone and Ground Cart - (ex Monogram), 1/72, 85-5810
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$105
Build the ultimate SR-71 in 1/72 scale with this Revell (actually ex Monogram) kit and $135 of aftermarket parts! Includes the following never used and factory sealed or inventoried complete aftermarket sets: Eduard 72257 PE Detail Sets, Eduard 72376 PE Set , Wolfpack WP72066 SR-1 Ejection Seats , Wolfpack WP72081 J58 Nozzle Set, Master Model AM-72-119 Pitot Tube, Metallic Details MDR 7219 Blackbird Landing Gears (w/Wheels) and Metallic Details MD 7207 PE Grids. The actual model is the 2017 release from quality Monogram molds. Features detailed cockpits, optional position canopies, detailed wheel wells, GTD-21 Drone and ground handling cart. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri Messerschmitt Me-210 A1 - Luftwaffe ZG.2 / Luftwaffe ZG.8, 1/72, 077
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Finely molded and detailed kit from new tooling in 1998. Features all fine recessed panel lines, parts for two different variants, very good cockpit, twin large bomb load that is stored internally with optional opened or closed bomb bay doors, drop tanks, smaller four-bomb external load and much more. Includes markings and color paint guide for 8.Zerstorergeschwader Sicily 1942 or ZG.2.
Revell IL-38 Bison Russian Bomber 'S' Issue, 1/169, H235-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$120
1956 first issue hardbox with the amazing artwork that has made these kits so popular and collectible. Features clear cockpit & bomber nose windows, navigation & observation domes, gun turrets, full centerline and wing tip outrigger landing gear and more. Includes extensive decals for a kit of this era. The model is molded in the correct gloss dark green and clear with clear Revelving Globe stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals and instructions are amazing 'near mint+' condition with typical light yellowing as the only flaw.
Aurora Bell UH-1B Cobra Copter, 1/48, 500-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$119
Still factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Mint' box condition. Dated 1966 and well molded & detailed for that time. Features full cockpit and interior, positionable pilot and copilot figures, two other positionable crew members, optional position crew doors, detailed rotor head, small or large rocket loadout, machine guns and US Army Vietnam-era decals. In the mid-1960s, slumping Aurora sales cause Aurora to improve mold quality with a series of very good new kits. This UH-1B is one of those models.
Monogram EF-111 Raven, 1/72, 5435
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$34
Still factory sealed. Dated 1984 and a very finely molded and detailed kit as you would expect from Monogram. Includes wings that swing, crew of two, exclusive ECM equipment and more. With decals for the 388th Electronic Combat Squadron.
Italeri Dornier Do-24T Reconnaissance Seaplane - Luftwaffe III Seenot Gruppe 1942 / Dutch Air Force (Nederlands) / Swedish Air Force, 1/72, 122
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$39
Very nicely molded and detailed kit with 116 parts. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, rotating turrets, separately molded elevators and four-view painting guides & markings for three air forces: Luftwaffe, Dutch and Swedish. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Do-24 was being built in Holland under license. When the Germans invaded, they found 3 done and 25 in various states of completion. The Air Ministry was looking for aircraft suitable to salvage sunk aircraft, and the Do-24 fit the bill. The American Wright engines were removed and BMWs installed. The Do-24 went on to see successful service in WWII as recon, supply and ambulance aircraft. A squadron was supplied to Spain, and one Do-24 remained operational until 1970.
Monogram B-26 Invader - Four Star Issue / True Second Issue, 1/67, P6-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$65
Rare, true second issue from 1955. Few people (including me) knew that there was a second release of P6-98 that varied significantly from the first issue. The true first issue has a part number of 'P6-98', early 'Four Star Plastikit' logo, black rubber main gear tires and no support peg to keep it from being a 'tail sitter' when assembled. The second issue (this kit) has the same part number, identical 'Four Star Plastikit' logo but has regular injection molded (silver) tires and a peg to keep the nose gear grounded. The instructions show these changes are are numbered P6, as are the decals. Molded in correct gloss silver and clear plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. (In the past it was believed that the second issue was 'PA6-98' with a modified box top logo. This is now known to be the third issue.)
Kinetic Harrier GR1 / GR3 - With Decals For 7 Different RAF Aircraft, 1/48, K48060
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$52
Very highly detailed kit from new molds. This model can build either the GR1 and GR3 and has all of the correct airframe changes, noses, antenna, transponder bulges (or not), tails, vertical fins etc. so each version is correct, all fine recessed panel lines, superb cockpit, optional position canopy, realistic intake & exhaust representation and much more.
Aurora P-38 Lightning Brooklyn - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$325
First issue early 1950s from the Aurora Brooklyn factory. Molded with correct light gloss blue and clear plastic with correct Brooklyn stand, decals and instructions. Even has original packing tissue paper. Decals are in beautiful condition and are still flat. Box is excellent with light scuffing as the only flaws. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Aurora issues of the 1/48 scale P-38 are interesting to say the least. The first issue is the Brooklyn kit with the P-38/B-24 box artwork. Inside, the plastic is light blue with minimal surface detail and a clear canopy and rectangular stand that says 'Aurora Plastic Corp. Brooklyn, 4, N.Y.'. There are no landing gear, gear doors or mass balances. The second issue has identical box art, plastic color, decals and rectangular stand, but the box and instructions says 'West Hempstead' instead of Brooklyn. The clear stand mold has had 'Brooklyn' milled out, and there is no location on the stand. The third issue has the same artwork, but the full color 'Aurora Line' logo is used - but the big changes were on the inside. Aurora modified the molds, adding a pitot tube, elevator mass balances and landing gear struts, wheels and doors. The decals and stand remain the same, but the new instructions reflect the changes to the molds. This time the kit is molded in an attractive metallic blue. The fourth issue dropped the Jim Cox artwork in favor of a new P-38 flying from right to left across a threatening sky. The plastic still metallic light blue and the decals and stand remain unchanged. The new details were retained. The fifth issue was 1959. The oval 'Famous Fighters' logo was used with Jo Kotula artwork of two P-38s. The detail level of the kit remained the same, but it was molded in olive drab and clear. The newer 'Triangle' base was added at this time. Further issues kept this box artwork, but the oval logo changed as well as the price extensions.
Monogram TWA Airliner Set DC-3 and Super G Constellation, MGP5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$419
1957 first and only issue of this rare Monogram Gift set. While Revell was very prolific with gift sets in the 1950s, Monogram was very restrained, issuing very few and then only once. This hardbox is in very solid condition with no fading, stains or split corners. There is edge wear that account for the 'VG' box rating. Inside, the kit has the correct cardboard divider. The DC-3 is 1/90 scale and features optional position cabin door, rotating propellers and wheels, pilot, copilot, hostess and passenger figures and colorful TWA decals. The Super G Constellation is 1/131 scale and features two hostesses, two loading ramps, tip tanks, battery truck and full TWA decals. The models have not been started. Both models are inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Kenworth W900 Wrecker - Tractor Semi Truck, 1/24, 07402
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$179
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Rare 2010 issue features 369 pieces, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, complete cab detail, full underside suspension, exhaust & chassis detail, rubber tires, detailed crane structure with 3 step movable jib, accurate reproduction of all signaling and warning lights, rope and metal chains and more.
Italeri TWO Mig-29 UB Two Seat Fulcrum - Soviet / DDR / Czech Air Force, 1/72, 192
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$22
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and inventoried complete with all parts, including decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: two seats to cockpit floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Very nicely molded with all fine, recessed panel lines, very good dual cockpits, detailed landing gear bays, , two-piece canopy, drop tanks, air-to-air missiles and much more. Includes multi-view paint guide & decals for nations listed. Also has a full color paint guide on the back of the box.
Liveries Unlimited LOT Polish Airlines 767s Plus Flightpath FP44-140 767 Wing And Tailplane Center Sections And AHS 4103 Boeing 767-300 Windows - Bagged, 1/144, A4-068
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good++
$20
SALE! Includes all three decal sets. Each one is 100% intact, uncut and includes markings & painting guide. On this website there are two articles with detailed instructions on how to save or easily reproduce older decals. Please read these before using any older kit manufacturer or aftermarket decals.
Revell Convair F-102A Delta Dagger - 'S' Issue, 1/78, H233-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$79
This first issue from 1956 has beautiful artwork and it's easy to see how Revell 'S' kits are considered the pinnacle of model kit box art and are so valued today. This hardbox has superb colors and gloss, four perfect corners, no tears or missing litho and no fading. Light general wear and clear tape remains at the center of the two long sides are the only significant flaws. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic and includes the famous Revell clear 'Globe' Swivel display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are perfectly flat and 100% intact but please NOTE that they have some typical age micro-cracking and several very light brown spots on the backing paper.