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Airfix Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - USN Paper Doll Lt. Carl A Brown Jr VG-27 USS Princeton Oct 1944 / VF-12 USS Randolph CV-15 May 1945 / British FAA Hellcat Mk.II Operation Sunfish 808 NAS HMS Khedive East Indies March 1945 / France Flotille 1F Carrier Arromanches (, 1/72, A19004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$190
Still factory 'tape' sealed and from all new molds. These model needs little introduction as it is the final word in Hellcat models. Features 572 pieces, all fine recessed details, superb cockpit, optional position canopy, optional folded or 'flight' position wings, detailed gear bays, details wing gun bays with optional position covers, excellent entire with removable panels, rockets, bombs and much, much more.
OK Cub Glow Plug G-3 short - For OK Cub And Other Engines, 619
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$20
Early 'card' mounted blister pack Glow Plug for OK Cub engines and other than the "G-3 Short" would fit. Still factory sealed.
Microscale Junkers Ju-88A, 1/72, 72-139
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$14
Still factory sealed. These decals are in '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 Westland Lysander Chrome Plated, 1/48, 216
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$54
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' box condition. A one-owner kit fresh from a very particular collector. This is the 1968 Chrome Plated version with John Andrews artwork and a well detailed model for that time. Features realistic panel variations in metal plating, superb fit and finish, very good cockpit for pilot and observer, rear gun with spare ammo casings, opening canopy, detailed engine, optional bomb load and more.
Monogram F4U-4 Corsair - With TD Wheels And Super Scale Decals - White Box Issue - (F4U4 / F4U), 1/48, 6833
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
Includes factory sealed True Details 48045 F4U Corsair And F6F Hellcat Resin Wheel Set and mint condition Super Scale International #48-1059 USN F4U-4 Corsairs VF-783 Decal Set. The actual model is the 1973 reissue of the famous 'Four Star' kit from 1963. Features wings that fold like on the actual aircraft, retractable main and tail landing gear, pilot figure, three drop tanks, two bombs, rockets, arresting gear, rotating propeller & wheels and more. Molded in dark blue, black and clear. Never started. Inventoried with all parts and instructions present. NOTE: missing the Monogram decals; only includes the Super Scale decals.
Super Scale Spitfire Mk 1 - March 1940 To Dunkirk / May 1940 234 Sq / 72 Sq / 74 Sq, 1/48, 48-631
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.
Super Scale P-51 Checker Cowlings - Black On Clear In 3 Basic Patterns, 1/32, 32-15
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$15
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. 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.
Monogram Douglas DC-3 TWA, 1/90, PA9-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$145
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top slightly concave. This is the second issue dated 1955; the first issue has same art but kit #P9-98. The box has as-new color and gloss. Features optional position cabin door, rotating propellers & wheels, pilot, copilot, hostess and passenger figures and colorful TWA decals.
AV USK Fiat RS-14 Floatplane, 1/72, AV1020
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$149
Very Rare. limited edition and the only model kit every made of this subject in any scale. This elegant Italian WWII Floatplane is well detailed including photoetched sheet and film instruments. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - Assault Helicopter, 1/48, 501-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$129
Still factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Sealed Near Mint++' condition. This is the 1967 issue hardbox issue and likely the second release of this kit. In the late 1960s Aurora realized that the older molds were out of date and modelers were demanding more realism. They made a new set of molds for ships, airplanes and helicopters. These were significant improvements as the new molds were on par with current offerings. This Cobra kit is one of these significantly better models. This Cobra and other new model were praised by reviewers; however, the bulk of Aurora's line was still 1950s molds. The new kits were too little, too late.
AMT 1949 Mercury Coupe Stock or Custom - Customizing Series, 1/25, 6830
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$26
1987 issue. AMT released this series to introduce the modeler to the techniques of customizing. In addition to the car, this model includes extensive customizing instructions, body putty and even tools. The car itself is very well molded and detailed. Features choice of engines - Mercury Flathead V-8 or Chrysler 426 with dual carbs, detailed engine compartment and opening hood, opening trunk with very good truck detail, good molded in chassis detail with separately molded front and rear suspension, steering linkage, single or dual exhaust and fuel tank, a fully detailed stock interior or a custom interior with buckets, console with reel-to-reel tape deck, TV, phone, custom gauges and more, a choice of wheels and tires, custom grill, roll pans, fender skirts, spotlight, custom tail and headlights and more. Also included are show accessories - a piston trophy and base, engine stand, jack and handle and five tools. There are two decal sheets. Molded in white, silver, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts that were sealed at the factory are still factory sealed. The few that were not sealed (clear, tires and tools) have been inventoried complete. Includes both decal sheets, main instructions and the separate customizing instruction sheet. Even the "A" and "B" body putty containers are present; however, they are too old to be used and the "A" one has a tear in it.
Eagle Strike US Insignia Red Boarder 1943 - Two Sheet Set, 1/48, 48-046
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$10
Still factory sealed and two full size sheets. 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.
Aeromaster Lightnings Part I Early Days - Two Big Sheets Of Decals For 4 Aircraft, 1/48, 48-369
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.
Airfix SS Canberra Ocean Liner - Type 3 Logo Issue, 1/600, F501S
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$85
Rare 1960s release with fantastic artwork. This model is well molded and detailed like most Airfix ships. It features full hull, propellers & rudder, detailed recessed boat deck, individual life boats, swimming pools and more. Includes full decals. The kit has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: this kit has some very neatly, adult-quality sub-assembly as follows: funnel 1/2s built, lifeboats to boat deck. There is no other assembly. Very little glue was used; so little that I used a wire to poke out two of the lifeboats from the back of the deck; both of them came out with very little effort. Four decks, the inside of the lifeboats and the propellers have been painted; there is no other painting. The large 45,270 ton Canberra was a famous post-WWII P&O ship from the final glory days of ocean liner travel. She was very innovative and it is said that never were so many new concepts pressed into service on one ship. She could carry a total of 3,199 passenger and crew and turn 27.4 knots with her powerful turbo-electric drive. Pressed into service as a troop transport during the Falklands war and nicknamed the 'Great White Whale', she could have been a prime target of the Argentine Air Forces but escaped damage.
Eduard Grumman F6F-5N Hellcat - With Two Frets of PE / Mask Set / Decals For 5 Different Aircraft, 1/48, 8226
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$36
Still factory sealed and an excellent model. Finely molded with all recessed panel lines, two frets of PE details & some of the factory painted, canopy masks, highly detailed cockpit and engine, full wheel wells, separately molded ailerons, elevators, rudder & wing flaps, optional position canopy, and more. Includes a full color paint guide and decals for 5 different Night Hellcats.
Airfix EE Lightning F-2A/F6 With Eduard PE And AeroMaster Decals - RAF 19 Sq Gutersloh Germany 1974 / 92 Sq Germany Late '73 / 56 Sq Wattisham '76 / 5th or 11 Sq Binbrook 1986/84 / Training Flight Binbrook '83 / 11 Sq Capt J Spencer Binbrook, 1/48, 09178
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$59
Includes the following factory-sealed upgrades: Eduard 48-250 Lightning F2/F6 PE Details With Film Instruments and the superb AeroMaster #48-369 Lightnings Part I Early Days, which includes two big and colorful decal sheets and extensive, full color paint & markings guide for four different aircraft. The actual kit is highly detailed and well molded. Features all fine recessed panel lines, optional parts for F-2A and F-6 variants, full cockpit, pilot figure, realistic intake and exhaust design, optional position canopy and speed brakes, detailed gear wells, Redtop and Firestreak missiles, drop tanks and more. Has decals and paint guide for the many aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Frog Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat Naval Fighter - VF-72 USS Leyte (CV-32) or GC1/21 French Air Force Bac-Mai (Hanoi) 1952 - (F8F 1B), 1/72, F407
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$27
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. Production was well established before WWII; after the war, Frog very successfully picked up where they left off. This model kit features optional parts for USA or French versions, fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface outlines, pilot and seat, two piece, optional position canopy, 'good' engine detail, optional position landing gear, rotating propeller & wheels, 2 bombs & 4 rocket payload 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. HISTORY: 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, Blue, 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.
O-Lin Republic Seabee Amphibian, 1/48, 503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++++
$145
Very rare kit for the advanced collector. The Seabee was produced as a high performance sport amphibian. This is a very hard-to-fine original O-lin kit in the small box and advertisement for O-lin cement on the top. Produced in 1949 or just before. O-Lin (Olin) was founded by Paul Lindberg and a Mr. Olsen - hence the company name. Although a producer of flying models in the 1930s, O-lin produced some of the earliest American injection molded kits in the late 1940s. In 1950 the partnership may have ended, because all branding was changed to Lindberg and Paul Lindberg. Inside, the kit is as new. It is molded in high gloss light gray and has the correct decals and instructions. The kit has never been started and is inventoried complete with all parts, instructions and decals.
Revell Merchant Fleet Gift C3 Freighter Hawaiian Pilot / Standard Oil T-2 Tanker J.L. Hanna / Harbor Tug Long Beach, G332-495
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$475
Rare 1956 Revell Gift set containing all three ships and even the unopened tube of colorful Revell "S" cement. This was the first and only issue of this specific gift set and features spectacular special box artwork. The tugboat is 1/108 scale and the tanker and cargo ship are both 1/400. Inside, the kit is 100% correct. The special color cardboard over lay is factory fresh. The tug and C-3 lower hulls are factory painted red (the T-2 was molded in red so it was not painted). Decals are included. The instruction sheets are excellent with the typical yellowing as the only flaw. The three kits have not been started. The tug and freighter still have the small parts in the factory sealed clear bags; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. The tanker has been inventoried 100% complete. All three kits include decals and instructions. The box has brilliant color and gloss, four solid corners and no repairs. There is no tape, tape marks, price tags or price tag marks. However, there is moderate and light general wear and 'dings' on the two lower corners as shown. Shipping insurance is required with this kit.
Model Shipways America Racing yacht 1851 - With Launching Ways And Display Base - 25 Inch Long Solid Wood Ship Model, 1/64, MS2029
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$159
Very large scale and highly detailed first quality kit of this beautiful, historical and highly successful boat. The model measures 32.5 inches long when assembled. Features a solid basswood, factory-carved hull, precision laser cut hardwood and plywood parts, true-to-scale Britannia metal, brass & copper, hardwood blocks & deadeyes, 5 diameters of rigging material, basswood launching ways, walnut display stand, detailed plans, easy to follow instructions and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and boxes and includes plans & instructions.