Aurora General Patton Tank - (M46), 1/48, 301-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$75
This hard-to-find armor kit is dated 1963 and has John Steel hardbox artwork. Aurora made excellent armor kits for that time and this is no exception. In the early 1960s modeling reviewers declared them as the finest armor kits in any scale. Molded in gloss olive drab with flexible black treads. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
AMT Stinson Reliant SR-9, 1/48, T639
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
1970s issue featuring optional position cabin doors, full interior, pilot figure, detailed engine and exhaust ring as well as full decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The famous and beautiful gull-winged SR-9 was the 1937 version of the SR series which began in 1933 and continued in production until 1941. The aircraft was popular and saw use as personal transports and executive planes. Five passenger could be seated in deluxe accommodations. The military used 45 privately owned SRs during WWII. Today this aircraft is very valuable and sought after by collectors and restorers.
Fine Molds Mitsubishi A7M1 Reppu Sam, 1/72, FP20
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$26
Excellent injection molded model that is well detailed inside and out. Features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, enclosed and detailed gear wells and more. Includes painting guide and decals for two different aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Dragon Sd.Kfz.167 StuG IV Early - Armor Pro Issue, 1/72, 7235
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
Incredibly well detailed inside and out. This model features 218 pieces, brass PE parts, flexible tracks, one-piece return rollers from new tooling, all new muffler assembly, opened or closed hatch, correct MG mount with shield, early production gun mantlet and correct muzzle brake, optional periscope on commander's hatch, optional side skirt armor in PE brass, two-piece bogies (the outer parts are the rubber wheels to simply painting) and much more. Includes a full color paint guide and decals for 7 different tanks. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri TWO UH-1B Huey - US Army / RAAF Australia / Japan, 1/72, 040
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$25
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This kit features excellent cockpit and complete cabin interior, optional position left and right boarding doors, optional parts for two different variants, moving main and tail rotors and more. Includes decals and paint guide for all three helicopters.
Aurora The Red Knight of Vienna, 1/8, K4-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$165
Very rare 1957 issue with the K4 kit number and 1957 copyright date and old artwork. This hardbox is in 'excellent+' condition with like-new color and gloss, four solid and original corners, no repairs, no price tags or tape and no marks from either, no tears, or fading and no missing lithograph. Flaws include light creasing, slight age wear and light edge & corner wear. This kit is the same scale as the other Aurora Knight kits and is molded in a beautiful deep burgundy. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. In the mid 1950s, Aurora bought three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics and issued them as K1, K2 and K3. These were the very first Aurora figure kits and they sported the 1956-only rectangular 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. The sales success of the Knight prompted Aurora to launch an entire line of figure kits. The knights themselves stayed in production long after many other figures were discontinued.
Revell 105MM Howitzer - With Crew, 1/40, H539-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$79
1963 hardbox issue using the same artwork and molds from the original 'S' kit. Features a gun barrel that swivels, elevates and has recoil action, rotating wheels with rubber tires, trails that fold inward for towing, 4 G.I. figures, shell casings, projectiles, shell crate and more. Includes a detailed 'battle-ground' base. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box displays as 'Near Mint' but is only graded 'Excellent' because there is a narrow 1/" by 1 3/8" tape tear on the long upper side.
Heller Amerigo Vespucci, 1/150, 1202
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$74
1970s earlier issue with the best mold quality. Rare, out of production and highly detailed model of this famous sailing ship features 419 pieces, full hull, all fittings, vacuform billowing sails in 'excellent' condition (not 'perfect' but 'excellent,' which means well above average), plenty of standing and running rigging material and full rigging instructions. Never started. The parts still in the internal factory sealed bags. Complete with decals and instructions.
Dragon Sd.Kfz.184 Ferdinand, 1/35, 6133
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$52
Hard-to-find kit that is very well detailed with 464 pieces, individual track links and decals for three different tanks. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Sasebo Naval Port Diorama With Ships, 1/3000, 401300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$44
Hard-to-find, very highly detailed and finely molded diorama that includes an injection molded ground & sea base with the buildings & slips shown as well as matching-scale injection molded ships. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Attack Hobby Kits Grille Ausf. H - 15cm SIG 33(Sf) auf PzKpfw 38(t) - Kursk 1943 / Russia 1943 Location Unknown, 1/72, 72801
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$14
Beautifully molded and well detailed kit. Includes detailed painting guide and decals for the two tanks listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
OKB-144 Yak-40 - Aeroflot Late / VVS / Czechoslovakian Airlines OK-EEF, 1/144, 102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
This limited production model builds an early Yak-40. Features injection molded main parts, injection molded clear parts, brass PE fret with numerous details, full landing gear and more. Includes painting guide and a large decal sheet for all three aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. This kit has one of the most amusing, informative and large instructions sheets that I have ever had the pleasure of reading.
MPM TWO Hawker SeaHawk Mk 100 - FGA/RR / Mk.101 (Sea Hawk) Mk 100 - MFG2 (RB242) German Federal Navy / MFG2 (RB248) German Federal Navy / 300 Sq Indian Navy 'White Tigers' INS Vikrant Late 1960, 1/72, 72509
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$25
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Very nicely molded with all recessed panel lines. Features very good cockpit detail and decals for the three aircraft listed.
MPC Lockheed U-2 - B/C/D Variants Gary Powers - (ex Airfix), 1/72, 1-4311
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
From Airfix molds and dated 1984. Builds Power's famous U-2B or has parts and markings for C or D variants. There is no assembly but NOTE: the interior parts are hand-painted with one thin coat of interior yellow color. There is no other painting. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Great Planes Piper J-3 Cub .20 Size - 61.2 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft, 1/7, GPMA0158
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$159
This is a completely modern, very large scale CAD designed kit with a true-scale outline. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. 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
Monogram 57 Chevy Sport Coupe - 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Stock / Street Custom / Drag Strip - (Belair), 1/12, 2800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$135
Still factory sealed. Yhis is the original 1986 issue of this classic & highly detailed kit. The earlier the issue, the better the mold quality. Features stock 282 Fuel Injection motor, street 2X4 carbs and strip blower engines, ignition wiring, stock three speed or custom Borg Warner 4 speed transmission, complete exhaust, suspension and underside drive train details, detailed complete interior (custom interior includes roll cage), optional fender skirts, detailed engine compartment down to flexible heater hoses, fuzzy dice, opening hood and more. Molded in black, chrome, clear, red, white and with rubber tires.
Life-Like 280mm Atomic Cannon with 2 Gun Transporters - (M56) - (ex Adams), 1/40, H662-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$269
Classic rare Life-Like reissue of this Cold-War kit from the original Adams 'Action' model molds originally issued in the late 1950s. The Atomic Cannon was the Army's 20 mile range gun that could fire shells with small atomic bombs inside them. Features transporters with movable wheels and towing yokes - fully detailed cab interiors and complete suspensions - machine guns swivel and elevate - Gun can be configured for firing or towing positions - Gun Barrel elevates by real operating gears - Gun Carriage rotates 360 degrees on platform - Gun actually fires 2 "Atomic" shells. Includes crew of 7. The kit has never been started. One of two parts bags is still factory sealed. The parts that were not sealed have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply CV-7 USS Wasp Aircraft Carrier - 18.5 Inch Long Wooden Ship Kit
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$185
Very rare kit from 1941 that measures 18.5 inches long when assembled. This well designed model even includes partial hanger deck sections where they are most visible from the port and starboard sides; even the rear elevator has a well, so it can be displayed up or down. Issued shortly before the war, the model was not reissued after the war since the Wasp was lost off Guadalcanal by what is likely the most successful submarine torpedo salvo in the history of warfare. Includes completely pre-molded and shaped wood-material hull in excellent, solid and straight condition, 5 sheets of cleanly done printwood (two are bristol board as thick as balsa but stronger), fully formed funnel, wood stock in many shapes and sizes, a fittings packet with four propellers & two anchors and two factory sealed packs of Casco Glue. Features excellent full size plans and instructions. The plans show numerous detail view of the ships substructure and a detailed view of the hanger deck, flight deck with pre-war markings and island. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork present.
Aurora 1931 Miller Special 1931 Indianapolis 500 Winner - (ex Best), 1/30, 523-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$149
Very rare model from 1958 in an 'excellent+' condition box. This model is from Best molds. Aurora purchased these molds just for the Indianapolis 500 Winners and released only one issue. The kit is molded in white plastic with real rubber tires, a driver figures, some interior detail and very nice decals. It has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions; even includes the factory tissue packing paper. Louis Schneider and 'Jigger Johnson' (driver and mechanic) drove the Bowes Seal Special to victory in 1931. The Miller Special had rear wheel drive, and eight cylinder 151.7 CID Miller engine and won the day averages 96.629 miles per hour. The track was dangerously unsafe that year due to a heavy drizzle that made driving over 80 mph dangerous - at one point, drivers were required to slow down to 80 mph and passing was not allowed other than the pit area. There were many spectacular accidents but the rain did relent and there were many speeds over 100 mph in the later part.
Nichimo IJN Takao Heavy Cruiser Motorized, 1/500, U5004-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$115
Early issue from the 1960s. Nichimo created an excellent line of unique 1/500 scale battleship and heavy cruiser models; the earliest ones have rare glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. This model can be built for operation in water or static full hull or waterline versions. Very well detailed and molded for that time and features a metal & brass gearbox for dual propeller drive, u-joints, brass battery contacts and switch, metal propeller shaft, one piece lower hull (molded in the correct dark red), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, floatplanes and more. Never started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the hardware parts have been inventoried and NOTE: missing one metal shaft; otherwise compete. Includes the silver and gold foil covered name display card and instructions. Please note that Nichimo did not supply decals with this issue.