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Planet Models XFL-1 Airabonita - First Appearance Of Prototype - (US Navy XP-39 Airacobra), 1/72, 136
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Rare. Beautiful resin kit with all fine recessed panel lines, full interior, standard or optional pitch prop blades and full decals. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Bell FXL-1 Airabonita was one of three new spec Navy prototype fighters. It competed with the Grumman XF5F-1 and the Vought XF4U-1 Corsair. The Bell offering was made from an Army XP-39 fighter. There were engine and undercarriage problems during trials, as well as handling issues. Bell modified the aircraft (that is another Planet Models issue whichy is called "late modification") in many ways, but it was still no match for the Corsair, which won the competition.
Airfix Tank Transporter - Scammell - Craftmaster Issue, 1/76, M1-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
1960s Craftmaster release with rather grisly artwork showing Stuka bullets knocking down almost everyone in sight. The kit includes a well detailed truck and trailer. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Space Buggy - Intraspace Cargo and Passenger Carrier - Blue Box Issue - (Space Taxi by Willy Ley), 1/48, PS194-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$65
Second issue from 1969 of the famous 1950s Willy Ley Space Taxi from the Monogram Space Series. Features interior detail, opening hatch, astronauts with lifelines and globe mounting base. Molded in white, chrome and clear plasticl Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: as is typical with this model, one of the end 'round cages' has two broken rods; however, the two broken parts are present so they can be repaired.
Frog Westland Wyvern - 830 Sq HMS Eagle Suez 1956 / 827 Sq HMS Eagle 1955 - Red Series, 1/72, F198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$25
Very nicely molded kit with no rivets - just fine panel lines. Includes decals for both aircraft and a color painting guide on the back of the box. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts 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.
Ace British Light Tank Mark IVC (Bagged) / Airfix British Airborne Willys Jeep And GMC Truck / UM Sherman Tank With Mine Exploder T1E3 / Revell British 8th Army Roden PAK-40 Gun, 1/72, 72292
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc to Sealed NM
$22
SALE!! Includes all 6 kits. All are 1/72 scale except the Revell British 8th Army Figures, which are 1/76. The UM Sherman is still factory sealed. The Ace British Light Tank, Roden PAK-40, Revell British 8th Army and Airfix GMC Truck are all never started and inventoried 100% complete; they include all paperwork. On the Airfix Jeep, NOTE: it has 'professional' quality assembly to several sub-assemblies. However, it is 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Comet Aeronca Sedan Struct-O-Speed - 13.25 Inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Airplane, 2301
Vaccuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$38
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits at the right side. This model features 'Struct-O-Speed' fully prefabricated construction, all die-cut balsa parts, detailed instructions, propeller and much more; it is one of Comet's better kits. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Airfix Red Arrows Gnat, 1/72, 01036
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$16
Nicely detailed model with Red Arrow decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Mitchell Mk.II (B-25C) Medium Bomber - RAF 180 Sq / (Dutch) 320 Sq RAF, 1/72, F159
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
1970s issue with the final logo. As with most every Frog kit, there are very fine panel lines and no unrealistic surface detail. This allows you to build a realistic model. Features good basic cockpit, crew, detailed engines, separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudders and rotating wheels and propellers. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Hawk T-6 Texan Air Force Trainer, 1/72, 610-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
1964 softbox issue with Tom Morgan artwork. This is an excellent model for that time with recessed surface detail and superb fit and finish. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Cessna O-2 Skymaster, 1/72, 10070
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
US Airfix issue dated 1979. Features rotating propellers, optional under-wing stores and USAF 'Guiding Sword' markings. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell PT-109 John F. Kennedy - (PT Boat), 1/72, 85-0310
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
2011 issue from original 1960s molds. This all-time favorite model is a large 1/72 scale replica of Lt.(jg) John F. Kennedy's historical ship. Well detailed for that time and measures just over 13 inches long when assembled. Features 4 torpedo tubes, 2 twin .50 caliber machine guns, 20mm cannon, life raft, 4 crew figures, full rudder & propeller detail, display stand and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell North American P-51B Mustang, 1/32, 4773
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$27
Dated 1993. Features detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engine, removable cowl, full cockpit detail, pilot figure and rotating wheels and prop. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: decals are not good. If you plan on building this kit you will need to furnish your own decals.
Hasegawa HSS-2B Seaking - 121st Sq 21st AG JMSDF / 124th Sq 21st AG / 101st Sq 21st AG - (Sea King), 1/48, PT2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$56
Very highly detailed model which features 212 pieces, photoetched details, recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit, rear cabin bulkheads and floor, detailed gear wells, ASW torpedo loadout, detailed rotor hub, side rescue winch, optional folded or deployed rotors and much more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller S-103 And S-211 - German WWII Schnellbootes Fast Torpedo Boats - (S103 S211), 1/400, 1057
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
From the 1980s and features two very well molded S Boat kits with display stand. This kit has never been started. It is either still in the internally sealed factory bag or has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Ace Husky Maintenance And Recovery Vehicle, 1/72, 72410
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
Made in the Ukraine. Highly detailed for this small scale and includes rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk From USS Akron or Macon, 1/32, 0050
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
Large 1/32 scale kit is well molded and detailed. Includes full interior detail, two types of wheels and rigging material/instructions. Includes decals for multiple Sparrowhawks from either airship and a full color painting guide for all the aircraft on the back of the box. This is the aircraft flown and maintained from the 1930s flying aircraft carriers (rigid airships) USS Macon and USS Akron. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Kawasaki C-1 Charlie One - JASDF Tactical Cargo Aircraft, 1/200, MX2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Very finely molded with all recessed surface detail, optional position landing gear and more. Includes decals for 26 different aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Planet Models Focke Wulf FW-186 Autogyro, 1/72, 092
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$48
Still factory sealed and a rare, limited issue, high-quality resin kit. The FW-186 was built and flew well, but the Fieseler Fi-156 beat it in competition. Only one was built.
Trumpeter TWO KITS AN-2 Colt On Skis And 01606 AN-2V Colt On Floats, 1/72, 01607
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$24
SALE!! Includes both kits in one box. The Ski Colt is never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. For the Float Colt AN-2V, NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: two seats to floor; wing halves. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Bomarc IM-99 Missile with Launcher - History Makers Issue, 1/47, 8602
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
1982 issue. From the molds for the rare 'S' kit from the late 1950s. Features fully operational launcher. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.