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Jetco Thermic 72 Glider - 72 inch Wingspan for RC or Tow Launch, G4
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$155
Jetco was a producer of high quality gliders (the famous Thermic series), rubber and gas free flight and radio controlled aircraft. Jetco kits used the best materials and are very well engineered and complete. This very large and successful design features full size plans, NACA 6409 Airfoil, shaped leading and trailing edges, die-cut ribs, tip-up elevator dethermalizer, detachable one-piece wing, factory-shaped balsa fuselage pod and more. Perfect for RC conversion. The model has not been started. The parts are inventoried 100% complete with parts and paperwork present.
Monogram DeHavilland Mosquito - NF II / Mk IV / FB VI / II - Blue Box Issue, 1/48, PA129-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$69
Factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. This is the second issue from 1966 with 'PA' number and price extension...and no Mattel logos. Well detailed model builds one of four variants: NF II Night Fighter, MK. IV Day Bomber, FB VI Fighter Bomber and Mosquito II Night Intruder. That's not a price tag on the box top; it was applied by the original store that sold the kit but it says "Boxed And Guaranteed By The Maker Only." It was unique enough that I am leaving it on. If you don't like it, you can remove it by soaking it in lighter fluid then carefully peeling it off.
Microscale P-40 Tomahawk - 1st & 2nd PS AVG Flying Tigers / 79 PS / 77 PS / 55 PS - Bagged, 1/48, 48-0012
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$16
Includes markings for several aircraft. 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.
Microscale F-15 Eagles, 1/72, 185
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$10
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.
Microscale Carrier Air Wing 8 F9F-8 AD-5W F-4J - VF-61 / VAW-12 / VMFA-333 - (F9F), 1/72, 72-338
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$18
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.
Super Scale German WWII Insignia Black Crosses With And Without Outlines, 1/72, 72-154
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.
ESCI Douglas A-20 Boston Havoc And Hudson, 1/72, 53
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$14
Still factory sealed. These decals are 'excellent+++' condition with slight yellowing as the only flaw; place them in a sunny window for several days to remove the yellow. 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.
Aurora Martin B-26 Marauder - Famous Fighters Of All Nations, 1/46, 371-259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$269
Very rare first issue from the early 1950s. When Aurora moved to the West Hempstead plant, they planned a series of very large scale bombers. All kits released up to this time had been small. Aurora's instincts were correct, and the B-26, B-25 and B-29 were a big sales success. This box art was done by Jim Cox and was only used for about one year, making it very rare. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, large clear stand, instructions and decals. The box has great color, four solid corners with no repairs, no creasing, no stains, fading or writing, no cardboard tears or rips, no price tags and no tape beyond the factory sealing tape. There is light general wear and please note that the box displays slightly better than the 'Excellent' grade but it is rated as such because there is light general wear not visible in the photo and a 1.5" x 3/8" factory tape tear on the top long side.
Revell Douglas Thor / Thor-Able Missile - With Truck and Trailer - 'S' Issue, 1/110, H1823-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$475
Rare and even more so in this condition. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect color and gloss, no creases, no rips, fading or stains, no missing litho, no price tags or tag marks, four solid corners, no repairs and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The only flaws are several tiny spots of light wear. This 1958 "S" hardbox release is the only single issue of this kit. Features elevating missile trailer, four figures, movable fuel boom, fuel truck and trailer, launch pad/blast shield/missile supports, launcher base and more. Includes optional parts are decals for making the Thor-Able version. Molded in correct white and dark blue. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals are 'near mint' and perfectly flat, with the only flaw being slight yellowing. The instructions are also 'near mint' and almost completely white (very little yellowing).
Monogram Supermarine Mk IX Spitfire - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA79-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$64
First issue hardbox dated 1962. This kit is part of a very famous World War II action kit line that Monogram issued in 1/48 scale during the 1960s. Very well molded and features Monogram's perfect fit and finish, retractable landing gear, pilot, four bladed propeller, 20mm cannon, belly tank and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are flat and 100% intact but NOTE: there is age micro-cracking.
Life-Like Long Tom 155mm Gun with Carriage and High Speed Tractor - (ex Adams / Revell), 1/40, 09660
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$119
From former Adams molds - also from the same molds as the Revell 'S' kit. These models are well detailed for that time. Features detailed carriage and tractor suspension, rotating and elevating 155mm gun that can also can be stored for travel. The tractor includes working bogies, flexible treads and elevating/rotating machine gun. With driver and gun crew. NOTE: this kit has minor and neatly done sub-assembly to two parts as follows: tracks ends are neatly assembled and the tracks painted black. There is no other assembly or painting. Inventoried with all parts and instructions present. NOTE: missing decals.
Revell Martin Mariner PBM-5, 1/112, H258
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$38
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box in as shown. 1996 reissue. Ideal builder kit, as this is an exact copy of the old 'S' kit down to the famous clear swivel stand. Very nicely molded with recessed panel lines and very restrained, fine rivet detail.
OS Engines Two Push Rods For FS-91S Engines - Bagged, 45966000
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$12
NOS - New Old Stock. Still in the factory sealed bag with a cardboard OS header.
Revell F-104 Starfighter With Sidewinders - Air Power Issue, 1/64, H142-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
1961 hardbox reissue of the famous late 1950s 'S' kit. An excellent model for that time, it features very recessed & raised surface detail, pilot & ejection seat, AIM-9 Sidewinder wing-tip mounted missiles, fully enclosed nose and main wheel wells, detailed landing gear, ground crew of three with Sidewinder car and extra missiles. Includes very colorful decals with national markings, fin flash, badges and even red stripes for the AIM-9s. Molded in gloss silver and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Microscale S-3A Viking East And West Coast - VS-33 / VS-22 / VS-41 / VX-1, 1/72, 72-0219
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good
$18
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.
Hawk North American P-51 Mustang Fighter - USAAF Or Israeli Markings, 1/48, 156-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$46
1962 large hardbox issue with very desirable Bill Campbell artwork of Mustangs strafing a German airfield. This was an excellent kit for that time and features drop tanks, rocket launchers, rotating wheels and propeller, pilot, optional position canopy and more. Molded in silver, black and clear. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Renwal USS King Destroyer Leader DDG-10, 1/500, 85-0603
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$49
Still factory sealed. This is the modern 2015 reissue from the original 1950s molds. It is a well detailed, full-hull model of this 512 foot-long large destroyer designed for anti-air and ASW duties. It features full rudder and propeller detail, excellent superstructure, separately molded main guns, 40mm mounts & 20mm cannon, twin Terrier missile launcher and all guidance and tracking units, ship's boat, life rafts and more. Includes a display stand and decals with hull number, draft markings and stern name.
Monogram Rommel's Rod - The Desert Fox's Krazy Kommand Kar - Designed by Tom Daniel, 1/24, 85-4260
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$54
Still factory sealed. 2009 reissue from the original molds. This is a wonderful and fun kit with machine guns, two skeletons, detailed engine and interior, removable hood and more.
Revell SMS Seeadler With 'S' Glue - German WWI Commerce Raider - (Sea Eagle), 1/232, H382-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$210
Very Rare 1960 hardbox first issue and ever rarer in this condition. The 'Excellent++' condition box features great framable John Steel artwork. Inside, it even contains a factory-wrapped very colorful metal tube of 'S' glue as well as a history of the Seeadler, a message from Count Luckner, a map of the journey and locations & names of all the ships sunk by the raider. This is a kit of a fantastic subject, the famous WWI sailing commerce raider of Count Felix Von Luckner. It is a very well detailed model for that time and has a full hull, display stand, detailed deck houses and deck fittings, davits and ship's boats, guns, fife rails, preformed rat lines, rigging material, rigging instructions and much more. Molded in gray, brown & black plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes the flag sheet and instructions. The SMS Seeadler was a unique WWI raider in that it was not designed to elude the British blockade and break out to sea...it was designed to pass right through the blockade within full view of the British before attacking allied shipping around the world. No detail was overlooked in the Seeadler's preparation, right down to a Norwegian-speaking crew. The plan went perfectly - and the Seeadler passed inspection at the British Blockade. Her non-threatening appearance helped her in an active and colorful raiding career that nearly went around the world. I highly recommend reading any of several books that you can find about this ship. Von Luckner himself became quite a celebrity for his exciting exploits.
Park Plastics Napoleon Born Losers Series, 1/10
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$165
In the 1960s Park issued the 'Born Losers' series. This is the Napoleon kit issued in the plain white box with "Napoleon" rubber stamped on one short end. The model shows a cartoon-like Napoleon with a tear in his eye, standing on a bridge with a sign pointing to "WATERLOO." A severed hand is reaching up from the water to claim him. Nearby rests his tomb stone, a beat up cannon and a tattered flag. Never started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts and the correct (sanitized) instructions. The story of the Born Losers is a classic in model kit history. The 'Hitler' one is the most infamous. The model features a display base showing the outside of the "The Bunker." Around it are reminders of WWII - a damaged panzer, a wrecked Luftwaffe aircraft, gun ports, a severed hand rising up from the ground (to claim Der Fuhrer), a damaged flag and of course a tombstone saying "Adolf Hitler History's Greatest Loser." The figure itself is done in a comic-like sense and has Hitler in a tattered uniform holding a gun to his head. Parents were outraged by this and the Aurora Horror Kits of the time. The public outcry was responsible for a very short production run of some of the monsters. Park's problems with these kits was a bit more complex. They had designed the series during the monster and figure craze and was betting on the success of the product. Many units were produced; great box art was commissioned, boxes made and instructions printed up but then came the public 'revolution.' Park found them almost impossible to sell and the box art, which accurately depicted the completed models only made the situation worse. As they were, no reputable retailer would dare to sell them. This is why you can find these kits in three different 'formats' today: the rarest is in the original and colorful box with full artwork. But since they became unsellable, this lead to some ingenious ways of off-loading the stock and the other two formats. The most common was to put the kit in a bag, remove any mention of 'Park' from the instructions and dump them on any retailer who would buy them. The least common way was more retailer-friendly: Park bought some plain white boxes and used a rubber stamp to denote the contents - either 'Castro', 'Hitler' and 'Napoleon.' And that was all that the white box had on it: no illustrations & no mention of Park Plastics or anything else. Inside, there was the bagged kit with the fully sanitized instructions. This is one of those issues.