SIG Ninja Acrobatic Glider - 58 Inch Wingspan R/C Slope Soaring Glider, RC-63
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$110
Still factory sealed. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply and an invoice will emailed to you for that
J Zinger Products ONE 18-8 ONE 18-10 ONE 18-12 Wood Propellers NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$22
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propellers of the size and quantity listed. Please note that the package you receive may or may not have the yellow header. I have duplicates of some props and some are missing the header.
Pyro 1930 Bentley Le Mans Blower, 1/32, C304-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$38
1960s Pyro issue from original molds. The model includes clera and beautiful green injection molded parts including wire wheels (not solid wheels), detailed chassis and complete interior. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box.
Cleveland Republic P-47 Thunderbolt - 30.75 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Aircraft, 1/16, SF-81
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$115
Rare. This is the 1942 Deluxe 'large box' issue of this incredibly well detailed flying model. Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' modeles in museum scale of 1/16 were very complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood, factory cut stringers and spars, other wood stock as required, fully formed main and tail wheels & thrust button, balsa blocks and sheeting wood, metal stock, covering material and superb CD plans with instructions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and paperwork present. This is a wartime issue and so as usual there are no fluids (glue or dope). Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply business - Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter - Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Hawk North American OV-10A Bronco, 1/48, 561-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$29
This is the hardbox issue of this excellent model dated 1966 with Tri-Service markings. Thie 1/48 scale short-wing 'A' variant features a very good cockpit, optional position canopy, pilot, gun packs, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, bomb load and more. With Tri-Service decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro Polynesian Outrigger Canoe, 1/35, C254-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$44
Early hardbox issue from 1965 and an unusual kit of a famous subject. The model features very good detail, full rigging instructions, vacuform billowing sail and display stand. Measures roughly 10 inches long and 12 inches high when assembled. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The ocean going Polynesian Sailing Canoe is a critical part of Polynesian heritage and history. Through many trips in and across the Pacific Ocean, Polynesians spread to numerous islands. One example was the colonizing of present day New Zealand as early as 1280 AD.
Hawk Ben Howard Ike Air Racer With Race Pylon, 1/48, 629-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$20
1962 60 cent issue with classic Bill Campbell box art. Very well made kit with excellent fit, fine recessed & raised panel lines and a pylon display stand which is also excellent for use in a 1930s Air Racing Diorama. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing small clear windshield. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions. The Ike was built by Ben Howard near the Old Chicago Airport (now Midway) and first flew in competition during the Thompson Trophy Race in 1932. It finished 7th with William Ong at the controls. In 1933 she finished 3rd with Roy Minor as pilot at an average speed 8 mph above 1932. In 1934, she finished yet another 8 mph above '33 with Harold Neumann as pilot and finished 4th in the Thompson.
Marcos Miniatures Beverly Howards Jungmeister - Bucker Bu-133, 1/32, AC3503
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$169
Very rare model from 1991 and the only 1/32 Jungmeister model ever made. It is cast in high definition resin and features a good cockpit, detailed engine with separately molded exhaust assembly and more. Includes a very large and colorful decal sheet with all red checkerboards, stripes and registration numbers. The decal sheet in is 'near mint' condition. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. This model is dedicated in memory of Mr. Beverley Howard, one of the pioneers of acrobatic flying. He thrilled many people around the glove in his little red and white Jungmeister. His showmanship was exciting to observe and John Marco saw him fly in 1964. Mr. Howard's exact Jungmesiter was manufactured in Germany in 1936 and brought over on the Hindenburg by the late Capt. Alex Papana, 'The Famed Romanian Acrobatic Pilot' who exhibited it in the 1936 National Air Races in Los Angles and several other events. Col. Mike Murphy, International Acrobatic Champion for several years, purchased the plane in 1940 and flew it in all major USA meets and competition until retiring. Beverly Howard purchased this plane from Col. Murphy in 1946 and has flow it in all major meets since that time including events in France and Germany in 1950. When this aircraft bio was written in the early 90s, the Smithsonian Air Museum planed on exhibiting this very historic aircraft when it was retired.
Midwest Aero-Star .40 - 62 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft, 159
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$149
**SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** Features the popular 'Success Series Handbook' which guides you through setting up your workshop, aircraft assembly and even preparing you for your first flight, machine-cut and sanded ribs, pre-cut spruce spares, pre-cut balsa sheeting, many other pre-cut and factory-shaped parts, quality hardware package and more. Includes three rolled plans and a large decal sheet. Never started. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory. Almost all of the parts were factory sealed in clear bags; they are all still factory sealed. The few parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply.
MPM Messerschmitt Me-262 A-1a/U4, 1/72, 72019
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
Limited issue injection molded kit that is well detailed with all recessed panel lines and numerous photoetched parts on two brass frets. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. On January 10, 1945, Hitler held a conference during which the staff discussed ways that the Luftwaffe could restore a degree of air superiority. During this discussion, Hitler suggested to Goering that the 50mm cannon be installed in a '262 so that it could open fire at longer ranges with more telling results. Two different cannon were examined; the Mauser Mk214A was chosen over the Rheinmetall Borsig BK5 and was installed in Me-262 W.Nr. 111899. The aircraft made the first flight in February of 1945. The pilot, Herget, flew the craft in practice against ground targets then actually flew to operational missions against a US bomber formation. On both occasions the gun jammed. A second aircraft was built, but it likely did not fly before the end of the war. American forces captured this second aircraft (named 'Wilma Jeanne' and then 'Happy Hunter II') but it crashed while being flown to France. The decals furnished in this kit are for that second prototype.
Lindberg Jaguar XK 120 - Cellovision Issue, 1/32, 609-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$38
late 1950s Cellovision issue with great Ray Gaedke artwork. This XK 120 is molded in light blue and features a one-piece body (excellent for slot car conversion), windshield, chassis/underpan, steering wheel and four wheels/tires. While a simple kit, it does have very good interior and realistic lines. Never started. The actual car has been inventoried with all plastic parts and instructions present. NOTE: missing decals. The Cellovision window is intact and in 'very good' condition and the trading card is also 'very good.' The scale is not given; I have approximated it as 1/32. The actual model is 5.125 inches long.
Nichimo IJN Chokai Heavy Cruiser - Motorized, 1/500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$119
Early issue from the 1960s before Nichimo used part numbers. It is part of a unique and very successful 1/500 scale warship series with rare glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. The model can be built motorized for operation in water or static full hull or waterline versions. It is very well detailed and molded for that time. Includes all hardware for motorizing with metal gear box for duel-propeller drive, brass batter contacts and switch, wire, threaded steel propeller shafts, universal joints and more, one piece lower hull (molded in an excellent simulation of IJN Hull Red), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, some finer details in black plastic and more. Never started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags with the Nichimo paper headers. The hardware has been inventoried complete. Includes instructions and even the original silver and gold foil covered cardboard nameplate for display. Please note that Nichimo did not furnish decals or the electric motor with these early issues.
Revell Prinz Eugen Heavy Cruiser, 1/720, 5050
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$24
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. This 1985 Revell of Germany issue uses the same molds as the original 1969 issue. It is a very nice model of the German Navy's 'Lucky Ship' with an amazing history. The kit can be built waterline or full hull and features movable turrets, full primary and secondary armament, ships boats, Ar-196 floatplane and more.
Hasegawa TWO Mirage F.1C - EC 1/5 Vendee Solenzara - EC1/12 Cambrai June 1979 Tiger Meet - EC 1/12 'Cambreisis' - (F-1C / F-1), 1/72, D18
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and inventoried complete with all parts, including decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: intake fences to fuselage halves; stick, seat & instrument panel to floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. These kits feature very fine raised panel line detail with recessed control surface lines, very good cockpit and gear well detail, optional position canopy & speed brakes, crew boarding ladder, standing pilot figure, drop tank, Matra 550 AAM & Matra R-530 missiles and more. With colorful decals for three aircraft including the Tiger Meet.
Comet Bellanca Junior, 3102-70
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
From the 1970s and a reissue of the 1950s kit. Features traditional wood/tissue construction with quality die-cut balsa sheet parts, stripwood, formed wire landing gear, completely preformed wooden wheels, wood stock as required, rubber and plastic propeller & thrust button, covering tissue and building instructions. Never started. Inventoried and includes all wood, plastic and metal parts but NOTE: missing full size plans. 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.
Trumpeter British Gannet AS.Mk.1/4, 1/72, 01629
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
From all new tooling and features 100 pieces, fine recessed surface detail, very good cockpit & crew stations and much more. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: exhaust halves; propeller halves; cockpit tub; wing halves. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Lightning P-38 - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Rare. Third issue with rectangular 'Aurora Line' logo and Famous Fighters of All Nations on the box top. The box has four solid and original corners, no repairs, tags, tag marks or tape (other than the factory sealing tape) but has moderate wear and very light age foxing as shown, hence the grade of 'good.' Inside, this model is molded in a stunning and beautiful correct gloss medium blue plastic and clear. It includes the correct early rectangular clear stand and stand arm. The model has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Even the original factory tissue packing paper is present. NOTE: the decal were previously stuck to the instructions in several small areas. The actual transfers are in 'excellent' condition; the damage is to the backing paper only.
Monogram US Air Force Refueling Group B-47 And KC-135, 1/240, P409-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$295
Very rare, one and only issue dated 1960. When Monogram invested in the tooling for the 18 aircraft "Air Power" set, the sales did not meet expectations. In order to increase revenue from the molds, Monogram issued three separate kits- the "Refueling Group," "Bomber Group" and "Fighter Group" in the "Forty Niner" series with the Tu-16 Badger, F-101 and P-40. These kits utilized aircraft from the Air Power set with special blue-molded display stands, unique decals and instructions. The two aircraft are well molded with recessed panel line detail. Decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition and the instructions in 'near mint+' condition. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: this kit must be shipped double-boxed for protection.
Plant Models Messerschmitt Bf-261 V-2 Adolfine - Ultra-Long Range Aircraft - (Bf261V-2 / Me261 V-2), 1/72, 231
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$64
Very high quality kit of the Luftwaffe version of V-2. The kit features high-definition cast resin parts with fine recessed panel lines, cast white metal main gear struts and tail wheel strut & wheel, very good cockpit & crew stations and high quality vacuformed clear canopies (two) that are in mint condition; perfectly clear and no yellowing. The kit has never been started. The parts are all still in the factory sealed bags and includes decals, instructions with aircraft history. P.1067 was the designation for the design that would fly the Olympic Torch non-stop from Berlin to Tokyo for the 1940 Olympic games. The specialized, long range monoplane eventually took the name Bf-261 when V1 and V2 were built. Power was provided by two DB 606A-1/B-1 coupled engines, each of which was a pair of DB601 liquid-cooled mounts driving a very large four bladed propeller. There was a crew of 5 and bunks were provided. The work slowed as hostilities picked up. Without it's intended mission, the 261 was considered for ultra-long range reconnaissance over the Atlantic Ocean, but the difficulty of fixing proper defensive guns caused engineers to give up the project. The three aircraft were used for performance calibration flights, some of very long range (almost 2,800 miles). V3 did see action in very long range military reconnaissance. No further aircraft were built. The Luftwaffe took all three of the Bf-261s into service with hopes of using them for very long range operations. V-1 and V-2 were extensively tested and modified for this purpose; their wartime participation is not known, only that both were damaged beyond repair at Lechfeld Airfield and scrapped in 1944 or 45. It is known that V-3 flew very long range, secret reconnaissance missions to the East and the West while in Luftwaffe colors. The fate of V-3 is not known.
Jo-Han 1956 Plymouth Belvedere Taxi Promo - Short Kit - (Promotional Model), 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Includes the yellow body with 'TAXI' pad printed on the rear doors, green-tinted windshield, two red-tinted clear tail light lenses and chrome plated front & rear bumpers and four wheels/hub caps. The chrome plating is in 'near mint' condition with only very slight and small flaws. This is called a 'short kit' because it does not include an interior, steering wheel, rubber tires or axles. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. Please note that these are made with a newer plastic that has very good gloss but does not warp. These are perfect replacements if you wish to restore your warped Plymouth Promo.