Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$200
Very rare first issue Brooklyn kit from the early 1950. Molded in the correct light blue with little surface detail and no mass balances, pitot tube or landing gear struts, wheels and doors. Includes the correct rectangular clear stand for this issue. Decals and instructions are in excellent condition. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$110
Rare 1959 first issue hardbox; please note the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval 'Sunburst' logo. This is an excellent model for that time and features full hull with propeller and rudder detail, separately molded superstructures & upper decks, motor launches, rotating main turrets with elevating guns, separately molded secondary armament & AA guns, gun directors, cranes, searchlights and more. Includes a display stand and name plate. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$16
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.
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$12
These decals are 'very good' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes the markings & paint guide sheet. There is light age browning on the backing sheet as shown; I usually tape them up in a sunny window for a few days and that takes care of this. 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
$159
Exceptional, large 1/10 scale fully functional R/C car with Tamiya's famous and proven M-06 Chassis. The kit has never been started. Some parts are still in the factory sealed bags. All parts that are not factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and all instructions. Please note that Tamiya did not include the R/C transmitter, receiver and servos with this release.
Other Materials, Box Condition: NM
$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 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 knowingly send decals to destruction, they will only ship decals in a box. So to save on or eliminate shipping for decals, please order them with model kits or order enough of them to make boxing worth while.
Other Materials, Box Condition: NM
$16
Includes two big and colorful decal sheets in 'mint' condition and have always been stored in a climate controlled residence; however. 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+
$79
Dated 1969 and not a modern reissue. This all-time classic manned space program model features large 1/48 scale capsules that are well detailed inside and out. Includes a display stand for each. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$6
In mint condition from climate controlled storage. Includes decals for 1/144 BAC-111 and a paint & markings guide.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good+
$14
These decals are in 'near mint' condition very very slight yellowing as the only flaw; place them in a sunny window for a few days to remove the yellowing. They have always been stored in a climate controlled residence. Includes a full color paint and markings guide for multiple aircraft. 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.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good+
$22
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.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$18
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.
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. 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: Sealed Exc+
$58
Includes the following factory-sealed aftermarket sets: True Details 48480 F-14 Resin Cockpit Detail Set (a complete cockpit including ejection seats, designed for this model), TWO Aeromaster 148-023 F-14 Basic Stencils Decal Sheets and one markings guide, Model Technologies MT0037 1/48 F-14 Canopy Detail PE Set, Waldron Model Products F-14 Cockpit Placards and two sets of Waldron 1/48 Jet Seatbelt Buckles. The actual kit is still factory sealed and the 1981 issue with colorful high-vis decals from VF-142 USS America. Finely molded and detailed model features full cockpit tandem cockpits, optional position canopy, variable position wings, (4) AIM-54 Phoenix, (2) AIM-9 Sidewinder, 2 AIM-7F Sparrow Missiles and more.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$30
Rare waterline model of this World War II destroyer in as-completed configuration. Very highly detailed with excellent mold quality. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
In mint condition from climate controlled storage. Includes decals for an Air Malawi VC-10 and a paint & markings guide.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$14
1960s 'L' style kit issue with full box art and yellow background Heller logos. Well molded with recessed control surface outlines, fine raised panel lines, good cockpit, two-piece canopy, realistically modeled nose intake, optional position speed brakes, optional position landing gear, drop tanks and more. Includes markings for either air force. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$36
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed kit from new molds and also includes color PE for the interior, another fret for the engine and exterior, resin tires and hubs and express mask set. Features 125 pieces, excellent cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed gear bays and much more. Includes multi-view paint guide and decals for four different USN Pacific Theater aircraft.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$18
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. Microscale did not furnish a markings & paint guide with this 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$44
Still factory sealed. This model was purchased new on March 15, 1961 and is straight from the collection of the original owner. The Type 2 paper header is in 'excellent++' condition. Molded in the correct silver plastic with a clear canopy and correct early. two-piece clear Airfix 'teardrop-base' stand. Airfix used the 'T2' logo from the late 1950s to the early 1960s.
