Aurora AT-6 Texan, 1/48, 70-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$69
Still in the factory seal. Dated 1960 but the kit is later (mid 1960s) due to the '100' price extension and oval sunburst logo with no 'Famous Fighters' in the border. Please note the 100 price extension on the part number - this is a factory-applied round '100' sticker over the old printed price extension.
Crescent Books Color Treasury of Model Soldiers, N335
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$45
1972 collector's book in full color. 64 pages. Includes collectors notes and full history of the toy solider dating back to 2000 BC. The book is in excellent condition and the binding is very tight.
AMT-Matchbox BAC Lightning F Mk.2A / F Mk.6 - RAF No.74 Sq Singapore August 1970 / Lightning F.2A No.92 Sq. West Germany June 1974, 1/72, 7124
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
From Matchbox molds. Has decals for both aircraft. The Singapore aircraft took part in Exercise Bersatu Padu. Five nations participated in this multi-service exercise in Singapore and Western Malaya. Lightnings flew standing air patrols, refueled day and night, and successfully intercepted attacking Vulcans and Canberras. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Wen-Mac Northrop X-4 USAF, 1/50, 5501-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$165
Very rare. Wen-Mac was a famous manufacture of gas powered U-Control model aircraft. In 1955, they produced their one and only injection molded model kit, this Northrop X-4. The kit is a 'whip fly' model where the pilot controls the elevator (and thus the pitch of the aircraft) with the Jimmy Walker patented U-Control. The instructions are on the back, and the small crinkle bag is still present. Please note that Wen-Mac did not issue this kit with decals. Molded in the correct red plastic with additional metal parts. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing small metal nut, easy purchased at any hardware store. Otherwise inventoried complete with all other parts.
Airfix Dornier Do-217 E.2 - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1402-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$29
Still factory sealed. Action-packed Craftmaster artwork shows a British fighter in a hot gun battle with the main Do-217, which is receiving major damage. Another Do-217 released it's bomb load, while the starboard wing on another snaps away in flames as the crew hits the silk. Kit features movable elevators, rudders and ailerons, elevating gun and rotating turret, cockpit detail, four crew members and rotating wheels and props.
AMT McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - Desert Storm Issue - Mig-21 Killer #163508 or VMFA-81 USS Saratoga, 1/72, 8703
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$18
Still factory sealed. Nicely molded kit. Features decals for two fighter squadrons that were in Desert Storm, optional position canopy and AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-7 Sparrow weapons.
Airfix Folland Gnat T.1 CFS - RAF Aerobatic Team 'Red Arrows' Little Rissington 1972 - Blister Pack, 1/72, 01036-2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$18
Still factory sealed. 1973 issue molded in red and clear. Had decals and paint guide for Red Arrow aircraft.
RPM PWS-16 bis, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Cleanly molded kit with very nice detail. Includes full cockpits, rigging diagrams and markings for two different aircraft. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mig-23S Flogger B - USSR or Flogger E Libyan Air Force, 1/72, 1136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Late 1970s/early 1980s kit that was highly favored in magazine reviews at that time. Nicely molded and features cockpit detail, wings that swing, detailed landing gear and gear wells, optional position landing gear and bottom fin and 'Apex' and 'Aphid' air-to-air missiles. Includes decals for both air forces. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Bomarc IM-99 with Launcher, 1/48, 377-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$650
1958 first and only release. Nice kit of the Bomarc in 1/48 scale with a full mobile launching trailer. Trailer has rotating wheels, tow bar, tool boxes and an elevating missile rail that be displayed in 'travel' or 'launch' positions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, both decal sheets and instructions.
Aurora German Gotha G-V Bomber - Abare Issue - (GV), 1/48, 126-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$89
Ross Abare issue Gotha in amazing investment-grade, 'Near Mint' condition. Mr. Abare, a rare kits dealer in the earliest days of the hobby, contracted with Aurora to produce a copy of the original 1958 kit. However, Aurora has the printers use the mid 1960s oval logo without the 'Famous Fighters' in the border- thus forever separating the Abare issue from the original issue. Mr. Abare was reportedly quite upset, as he wanted exact copies. Molded in deep burgundy and black plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Cooperativa Lavochkin La-15 - Bagged, 1/72, 001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$16
Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. Nicely detailed and molded model that includes and extensive decal sheet and film instruments. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Martin B-26 Marauder, 1/46, 371-259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$325
Very rare first issue from the early 1950s. When Aurora moved to the West Hempstead plant, they planned a series of very large scale bombers. All kits released up to this time had been small. Aurora's instincts were correct, and the B-26, B-25 and B-29 were a big sales success. This box art was done by Jim Cox and was only used for about one year, making it very rare. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with the original tissue paper, all parts, large clear stand, instructions and decals. The box has very good color, four solid corners (no repairs), no fading, stains or tears and no price tags or tape (other than the factory sealing tape). It does have moderate general wear as shown, a small (3/4" x 3/8") price tag tear on the left short side, edge wear (more on the on the left than the right) and litho chips on the top long side along the edge.
Air Lines Fairey Gannet ASW - (ex-Frog), 1/72, 9804
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$22
Nicely done early kit from Frog molds and marketed by Air Lines. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: the arresting gear is the correct part for an Air Lines Gannet, but is from a different issue so it is a different color plastic. Air Lines manufacturing history: The kits, decals and instructions were made in England, then imported to the USA where Testors created the boxes with the colorful trading cards on the back. There are two trading cards on each box which show the boxart but not the advertising/logo. Some kits contain a Testors color painting guide also, but it is not specific to any model.
Air Lines Morane Saulnier MS-406 C1 - (ex Frog), 1/72, 4902
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$24
From the mid 1960s and very finely molded for that time in silver and clear plastic. Features separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudder. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Box art is by the famous Jo Kotula who did 1930s covers for the magazine 'Model Airplane News' and later the Aurora box art of the late 1950s. Air Lines kits are all Frog molds that the Lines Brothers imported to the USA between 1964-1966. The kits, decals and instructions were made in England, then imported to the USA where Testors created the boxes with the colorful trading cards on the back. There are one or two trading cards on each box which show the boxart but not the advertising/logo. Some kits contain a Testors color painting guide also, but it is not specific to any model.
Inpact Fairey Flycatcher - 405th Flight HMS Glorious, 1/48, P204
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$26
Large (1/48) kit. Well molded with many parts and fine detail. Has realistic subtle cloth texture on the areas covered by fabric and a smooth surface on metal sections. Includes display stand, rigging material and very colorful decals. Never started. NOTE: missing windshield. Inventoried with all other parts present and with decals and instructions.
Lindberg North American F-86 Sabre Jet, 1/48, 505-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$49
1950s issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. This is the rarest release of all the early Lindberg full-color F-86s. It has the circular 'first' logo on 2 sides and the yellow rectangular 'Lindberg Line' logo on top. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Hawk Continental Air Lines Jet Prop Viscount, 1/96, 506-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$36
NOTE: ideal builder kit, but not collectible. Please read carefully. Rare model of the first commercial 'Jet Prop'. NOTE: The top half of the fuselage has been painted white (one thin coat only) as per the box artwork. You could use it or remove it with DOT3 brake fluid, spray oven cleaner or other safe plastic paint remover. NOTE: the kit has minor assembly. The wing halves and nacelles have been assembled. Quality of assembly is excellent - there are no gaps and no visible glue. There is no other assembly or paint. Two prop blades are broken neatly at the hub, but present so you can repair them. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell A3D Skywarrior (A-3) - 'S' Issue, 1/84, H241-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$125
First issue with great "S" artwork. Dated 1956. The box is in amazing condition with perfect color and gloss. The only thing keeping it from being 'mint' is light wear and prices on the short end panels. Features folding wings and horizontal stabilizer, rotating and elevating rear gun turret, optional position landing gear, speed brakes & escape hatch, three crew figures and more. Includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
ESCI AD-4W Skyraider 'Fleet-Eye' Early Warning Platform - US Marines VMC-1 'Guppy' Korean War 1950 / Royal Navy AEW1 849 Sq A Flight 1956 Suez Crisis, 1/48, 4046
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$45
Fleet Airborne Early Warning Radar Platform from the pre-E2C Hawkeye days. Nicely molded with very fine raised panel lines, 'good' cockpit and engine detail, drop tanks, two piece canopy and decals for the Royal Navy and US Marines. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.