Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$95
Rare model from the original 1950s Revell "S" Issue molds. Very well detailed featuring rotating wheels, radio, jerry cans, detailed chassis and suspension, tilting windshield, driver/soldier and general figure, detachable trailer with rotating wheels, generator, cable reel, packs, tool box and more. Molded in olive drab plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in 1955 or 1956, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Adams never issued the kit. The famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn purchased the Adams molds and ended up with the jeep. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. Then UPC (Universal Power Master) either leased or purchased (probably the former) the Adams molds from SNAP in the 1960s. While most UPC kits say 'Made in Japan' the ex-Adams models do not and say 'Made in USA'. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$28
SALE!! Still factory sealed. This is NOS (New Old Stock) from a closed-down hobby shop that I purchased the contents of.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+++
$95
Still factory sealed and in remarkable, investment-grade 'Near Mint+++' condition. T1969 hardbox issue (from the original early 1960s molds) with the Big A logo. This large-scale model was a fine effort from Aurora for that time and it is still a favorite 'Classic Builder' today. Features a crew of three, good cockpit and crew station detail, all recessed fuselage detail, rotating props and more. Usually molded in gloss black, clear and with the large tripod based stand.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$8
This is a factory sealed, NOS (New Old Stock) item from a long closed-down hobby shop that I purchased the contents of.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$180
This is the one-and-only issue of the TV Orbiter from 1959. Monogram partnered with the famous scientist and designer Willy Ley to create their entire Space Series; today these are classic and valued kits. The model features a three stage reconnaissance rocket with base, launcher, service tower, television nose cone, separating stages, three figures and more. It is molded in the correct four colors: red, Good Humor 'Creamsicle' orange, gray and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'near mint+' condition as are the instructions. Even the original TV Orbiter booklet is present. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no price tags or tape and no marks from either, no fading, stains, rips or tears. General and light surface, edge and corner wear are the only flaws as shown.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$54
Hard-to-find large 1/48 scale Otter. Features decals for both aircraft, paint guide, fine recessed panel lines, interior detail and more. This kit has minor and 'professional' quality assembly as noted: wheel halves built. There is no other assembly but the skis are painted. Inventoried and NOTE: E9, E10, (2) E3 main landing gear struts & cross brace are missing. NOTE: that means that parts are only present to build the float version. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good+
$18
Brand-new and never used; NOS (New Old Stock) from a long-closed down hobby shop that I purchased the contents of. Never removed from the box. This unit has charge and discharge for pack cycling, can charge for 110V AC or from a 12V DC battery, precision 0 to 15 minute timer, easy-to-read ammeter, 1 amp fuse, AC wall plug, DC cord with alligator clips, battery charge cord and more.
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$19
Still factory sealed. The Hobby Lobby Glider Launcher is a ground-based system for use with high-wing R/C gliders. All wooden parts are shaped and/or die-cut and includes hardware. This item is NOS (New Old Stock) from a long closed-down hobby shop that I purchased the contents of.
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$39
This is a factory sealed, NOS (New Old Stock) item from a long closed-down hobby shop that I purchased the contents of.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$16
The model is a limited series of 1000. The Slovak Air Force had about 100 B-534 fighter aircraft. After the Austrian anschluss in 1939 they entered into Luftwaffe service with special markings (which are included in this kit). Initially they were used as trainers; however, they also saw service as towing aircraft for DFS 230A gliders. The kit includes extensive, four-view painting guides and decals for two different Slovak Luftwaffe B534s; one took part in the Polish Campaign in 1939 and the other is a winter camo machine that was on the Russian Front. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$140
This model is impressively detailed with 847 pieces. It even includes a larger-scale metal figure model of Combined Fleet Commander-in-Chielf Isoroku Yamamoto. Never started. Inventoried with all plastic & metal parts present and instructions. NOTE: missing decals.
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$19
NOS - New Old Stock and still factory sealed.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$20
Still factory sealed. This is a basic vacuform kit of this rare jet bomber. Features white plastic main airframe vac parts, cast metal nose and main landing gear struts, cast resin main and nose wheels and extensive plans with some text building instructions & notes. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform models. They are not recommended for beginners.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$24
Still factory sealed. The Potez 631 was a successful and beautiful twin-engines two-man French 1930s Observation and Attack airplane. The usefulness of the design spawned an entire family of aircraft. Very nicely molded with recessed control surfaces and fine raised panel lines. Includes markings for the aircraft on the box art.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$99
Hard-to-find and large 1/72 scale model. This is the same kit as Hobby Craft's Civil Dash 8 but with military decals. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$42
Hard-to-find and well detailed "R" variant features 74 pieces, wing superpods for 'Senior Spear' electromagnetic spectrum reconnaissance equipment, very good cockpit with ejection seat, control wheel, side consoles & instrument panel, open or closed canopy, optional position speed brakes, additional sensors (other than wing mounted), simulated camer windows and view-sight port, complete landing gear with outriggers and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Dated 1984. This fine ex-Hawk model feattures all parts required to build Razorback or Bubble Top versions, good cockpit detail, opened or closed canopy, pilot figure, two underwing drop tanks, centerline bomb, good engine detail and more. Includes decals for RAF or USAAF versions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$36
1996 reissue of the classic 1958 kit. The missile can be disassembled put into individual crates on the trailer; trailer unhitches from cab and all 18 wheels rotate. The trailer has a detailed underside and the truck features an opening hood with detailed engine and cab interior. A crew of 2 is included. NOTE: this kit has minor and very neat sub-assembly as follows: missile subsections built. There is no other assembly. The truck and trailer parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the missile has been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. The scale is listed as 1/48 in all of my source material, but Revell listed it as 1/54 in 2011 reissue.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
Features all recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells, variable swing wings, external stores pylons that change with wing sweep, optional position landing gear and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$25
NOS - New Old Stock and still factory sealed.
