MPC Vickers Wellington Profile Series - No. 9 Sq Honnington England 1938/39 / No. 75 New Zealand Sq / No. 311 Czech Squadron 1941, 1/72, 2-2005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the left short side. In the 1970s, MPC released the very popular Profile Series. Inside each box was a quality Airfix kit but with MPC decals to build any of the three aircraft shown on the box top. Well detailed kit for it's time.
AMT Douglas AD-4W Skyraider - US Marines / Royal Navy and US Navy, 1/48, 8622
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed. Detailed kit of one of the first Advanced Early Warning radar aircraft for the Navy. Builds all three versions: Marines VMC-1 from the Korean War, British Royal Navy 849 Sq and US Navy VC-11 from the Korean War. US versions are from 1950 (Korean War) and Royal Navy version is Squadron 849, 1956. Features detailed interior, landing gear, wing mounted fuel tanks and 65 parts.
Monogram The Big Deuce 1932 Ford Roadster - Classic Yellow Issue - Street or Show Rod or Classic Highboy, 1/8, PC88-1498
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare first issue from 1963. In the early 1960s Monogram invested in a series of huge 1/8 scale models with extraordinary detail and working features. The complete line consisted of the Big 'T' Street/Rod, Big Drag Competition Roadster, Big Rod Show/Go Roadster, Big Tub Custom Phaeton and this Big Deuce '32 Ford Roadster. The design work alone for the model was $50,000; then Deuce molds cost over $150,000 to produce - an absolute fortune at the time. The total cost of the complete 1/8 scale line of cars was over $1,000,000 - in 1963 money. The result was a nearly flawless large American Automotive model that has never been equaled to this day. The Big Deuce was one of the series by famous customize Darryl Starbird and was issued in red or yellow bodies - this is the yellow issue. It measures 20.5 inches long when assembled. Fit, mold quality and finish are of the highest quality - as only Monogram could do. Very highly detailed with 284 parts molded in 6 colors, 185 parts in chrome plate as well as real rubber tires. Can be built as the classic roadster or the highboy. Each can be further customized with a variety of extra parts. The kit features operating doors and trunk lid, operating head and tail lights (bulbs and hardware included), operating tilt windshield with wind wings, realistic steering from the steering wheel, super detailed Pontiac engine with six Stromberg carburetors, individual spark plugs and ignition wires, rolled and pleated interior and trunk, dash panel with S-W instruments, chrome plated under-carriage and Le Mans wheels, realistic rubber wide whitewall tires, custom chrome firewall with instruments, plated dropped front axle, flexible radiator hoses, optional top with detailed top bow frame and much more. The model builds up a realistic rolling chassis with all suspension, driveline and exhaust items just like the actual car. Inside, the kit has never been started. All the original factory packing material is present- the lower tissue and all the clear 'separator' sections used between each part tree. The yellow plastic is brilliant, glossy and deep...it looks like paint, but it is not. The small parts are still in the small factory sealed clear bag. Monogram never sealed the other parts and they have been been carefully inventoried 100% complete. The chrome was always covered and is outstanding 'Near Mint' condition which is very unusual. Includes decals, instructions and even the Big Deuce Guarantee sheet. The decals are 100% intact but have visible age cracking; please see the article (on this website) about saving and restoring old kit decals. The box is rated only 'Good-' because is has light stains, general wear and discoloration as shown, tiny dots of white overspray and the cardboard is very brittle. There are some high-quality repairs done correctly from the inside with cardstock and book binding glue. The only missing litho is on the right short side, a 3 x 1 inch section at the very bottom center. NOTE: these kits commonly had cracked or broken yellow plastic as the high-gloss formula was very brittle. This kit has a very high-quality repair to the body where part of the cowl cracked in two places. There are close up photos of the repaired areas. The repairs are solid and reinforced from the rear so they are stronger than the original body. There repaired joints are perfectly smooth; there is no ridge. However, there is a tiny (about 1mm) chip of plastic missing on the very rear of the cowl.
Revell B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle, 1/72, H201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Softbox issue from 1972. The famous Memphis Belle was the first 8th Air Force Bomber to complete the 25 mission rotation over Hitler's Germany. Many operating features including movable gun turrets, movable control surfaces, opening bomb bay, rotating props and wheels and retracting landing gear. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Carl Goldberg Models Ranger 30 - 30 Inch Wingspan .020 To .049 Gas Control Line Or Free Flight Aircraft, G2-350
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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From the mid 1960s. High quality gas (or electric conversion) flying model with all balsa construction (no tissue required). Features die-cut balsa wood and plywood parts, wood stock as required, fully formed and finished wheels, fully formed steel landing gear struts, metal stock as needed, die-cut clear windshield, hinge material, hardware, very colorful decal sheet and excellent building instructions / plans. Never started. The small parts are all still in the factory sealed bag. The other parts have been inventoried complete. Carl Goldberg was a gifted designer of model aircraft, and his career spanned the evolution of flying models. His designs and number of titles won in competition at the Nationals is legendary. His first competition was the 1928 Nationals, where he received honorable mention. By 1934 he won the indoor Nats and in 1935 he opened a Hobby Shop, among the first in the nation (the first one was probably opened by Cleveland Models Ed Packard). Awards came quickly. He wrote articles for Model Airplane News, and was Comet's top designer from 1939 till 1945. After Comet, he worked with Mike Schlesinger and Sid Axelrod on what eventually became Top-Flite Models. In 1955 he founded Carl Goldberg Models and released a still-popular line of scale, rubber, gas, glider and RC models. Needless to say, Goldberg's models are of the highest quality.
Monogram Apollo Saturn V - 30 Inch Tall Moon Rocket, 1/144, PS193-600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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True first issue from 1968 and the rarest box art of all, with the "ACTION! Lunar Module Included" artwork at the lower right. Still the best Saturn in 1/144 scale due to the excellent detail that Monogram was famous for. All three stages separate from each other in order to demonstrate a simulated flight. Apollo upper section opens to release lunar module with two stages and operating landing legs. Includes three figures and launch pad stand and even the beautifully illustrated "Apollo-Saturn Manned Flight To The Moon" large pamphlet. the kit is molded in white & silver and with a yellow base. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals, instructions and pamphlet are all in 'excellent' condition.
Joe Ott Supermarine Spitfire with Ott-O-Formers - 32 inch Wingspan Wood Flying Model
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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Rare kit from the late 1930s. This model is one of Joe Ott's mid-range line in size and price. Large model features 2 sheets of Ott-O-Formers, printwood, stripwood, full size plans, color insignia, clear canopy material, fully carved thrust button, main wheels and tail wheel, required metal hardware, covering tissue (2 sheets) and 2 blocks for the spinner. NOTE: the prop blank has been rough cut to shape and the 'lightning holes' in the fuselage Ott-O-Formers have been pressed out (normally they are factory die cut). Quality of all work is excellent. The kit has been inventory complete with all parts and plans. NOTE: plans are complete but have neat tape to the back. They are very fragile! Please note that the box displays better than the 'Fair+' grade but is missing the end flaps - hence the 'Fair+' grade.
Carl Goldberg Models 1/2A Blazer - 40 inch Wingspan .049 Free Flight Model Airplane, G1-395
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Large parasol free flight model for .049 power by one of the pioneers and leaders in model aviation. Features all die cut balsa sheet wood and plywood parts, fully formed trailing edges, formed wire landing gear, finished wheel, hardware, covering tissue, decals and excellent instructions and plans. Never started and inventoried 100% complete. Carl Goldberg was a gifted designer of model aircraft, and his career spanned the evolution of flying models. His designs and number of titles won in competition at the Nationals is legendary. His first competition was the 1928 Nationals, where he received honorable mention. By 1934 he won the indoor Nats and in 1935 he opened a Hobby Shop, among the first in the nation (the first one was probably opened by Cleveland Models Ed Packard). Awards came quickly. He wrote articles for Model Airplane News, and was Comet's top designer from 1939 till 1945. After Comet, he worked with Mike Schlesinger and Sid Axelrod on what eventually became Top-Flite Models. In 1955 he founded Carl Goldberg Models and released a still-popular line of scale, rubber, gas, glider and RC models.
Monogram Boeing F4B-4 - 2nd Squadron CV-2 USS Lexington F4B4 - Blue Box Issue, 1/72, PA209-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. First issue from 1968. The last 'Boeing Bipe' was one of the most maneuverable planes ever built. It had a top speed of 184 mph and was unusually rugged. Very finely molded kit with traditional Monogram quality. Includes markings for Fighting Squadron 2 which operated from the USS Lexington (CV-2) in the 1930s.
True Details Spitfire MkV and Spitfire MkVb Resin Cockpits / (2) Covered Wheel Sets / (1) 5 Spoke Wheel Set / Cutting Edge Seat and GM-2 Sights, 1/48
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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SALE!! Includes the following aftermarket accessories: True Details #49014 Spitfire Mk Vb Cockpit Set (ex KMC 48-6013) still factory sealed, #TD48484 Spitfire Mk V Cockpit set (complete and neatly airbrushed), Cutting Edge #CEC488348 Spitfire Seat with Late Belts (factory sealed), TWO #48086 Spitfire MkI-IX Covered and one #48018 Spitfire Mk.I-Mk.IX Five Spoke Wheel Sets, Cutting Edge #CEC48157 British GM-2 Gunsight (sealed) and another one opened and with only one sight remaining (of two).
Tasman CAC CA-12 Boomerang - RAAF Early WWII LB E, 1/72, TN1003
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Limited edition kit. Injection molded main airframe parts, numerous cast metal details, two Falcon 'Clear-Vax' canopies, a large fold-out with numerous photos and text details and full decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Mauve V-2 (A4) Ballistic Missile, 1/48, 00074-4800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very desirable and long out of production kit. Widely considered the finest 1/48 V-2 model ever made. Includes portable launch platform and a white metal figure of Von Braun. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M3 Type 22 Zero - 18th / 202nd / 251st, 1/72, A4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Very well molded with fine rivet detail, cockpit, engine and rotating propeller. Has decals for the three aircraft listed.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/48, 102-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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First issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo. This logo was only used for this one year - in 1957 it was replaced by the 'Famous Fighters' Sunburst Oval. The artist was Jim Cox, the first model box artist for Aurora. (Please read his biography on this website) This Camel was part of a very successful and large WWI aircraft line in 1/48 scale that Aurora introduced that year. The line sold so well that new kits were added well into the 1960s. Molded in the glossy olive drab green and black. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Frog Supermarine S-6B Racing Seaplane - (S.6B), 1/72, F164
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Finely molded model of the classic racer that paved the way for the Spitfire. Never started. The actual aircraft parts have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions, but NOTE: missing display stand. 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.
Monogram F4U-4 Corsair Fighter Bomber - (F4U4), 1/48, 6833
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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1967 Monogram-Mattel reissue of the famous 'Four Star' kit from 1963. Features retractable main landing gear and tail wheel, folding wings, working arresting gear, rotating wheels and prop, pilot figure, drop tanks, rockets and more. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: the very rear tip of the left fuselage is neatly broken off. It is present for an easy repair.
Revell John F Kennedy PT-109, 1/72, H310
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. 1977 issue. Scale model of Lt.(jg) John F. Kennedy's historical ship. Well detailed kit. Just over 13 inches long when assembled. Features 4 torpedo tubes, 2 twin .50 caliber machine guns, 20mm cannon, life raft, 4 crew figures, rudder and prop detail and more.
Revell Don Prudhomme The Snake Army Rear Engine Dragster and Vega Funny Car, 1/16, 7464
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare kit from 1986. Includes both very large and highly detailed 1/16 scale race vehicles. Don Prudhomme's Rear Engine Dragster features fully detailed rolling chassis just like the real racer, supercharged and injection Hemi engine, turnable front wheels, front axle fairing, detachable body panels to show inner details, fuel, oil and brake lines, spark plug wiring, rear wing, rubber tires, fabric seatbelts and shoulder harness system, complete cockpit detail, Simpson drag chute pack with tie-downs and more. Molded in black and white with chrome and clear parts. The Snake Vega Funny car features detailed funny car rolling chassis just like the real vehicle, fuel, oil and brake lines, fully detailed blown and injected Hemi engine with full spark plug wiring, turnable front wheels, rubber tires, full race cockpit, vented rear window, Simpson chute pack and more. Molded in black and white with chrome and clear parts. The kit has never been started. The parts that were originally sealed are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Aurora P-51 Mustang - With Horse Artwork, 1/48, 118-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Rare and classic kit with the famous 'Bucking Airborne Horse.' The box is in 'Excellent++' condition. It has factory-new color and gloss, no tape or tape marks (not even factory sealing tape!), no price tags or marks, no fading, stains, tears or missing litho. All four corners are solid and original. There is general light wear as the only flaw. The artwork is dated 1956, but this kit is likely about 1957 - note the 'Famous Fighters' in the logo border and the lack of a Parents' Magazine Seal. The artwork is the original issue P-51 with a slight downward angle and the horse added. This model has many working features, which was unusual for aurora. Includes detailed engine with removable cowling, full cockpit and retractable landing gear. Molded in gloss olive drab and clear. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora North American P-51D Mustang - With Aurora Glue, 1/48, 118-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Contains still sealed Aurora glue with the early 'Aurora Line' logo. The kit is the first issue from about 1956 with the Northern Lights logo. Has many working features: detailed engine with removable cowlings, full cockpit and retractable landing gear. Molded in gloss olive green and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.