Contest Craft So-Lo Class B Stunt Plane - 22 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
Very rare model from 1949. Highly prefabricated and robust control line model from the "Contest Craft Company." Features high quality balsa parts that are all either factory cut to shape or die-cut, covering material, landing gear wire, full size plans and detailed instructions. This kit has been inventoried complete but NOTE: it has minor and 'professional' quality assembly. The center core of the fuselage (a flat assembly) is built. There is no other assembly. Thanks to Dusty Rhodes, we now know a little bit more about Contest Craft. Mr. Richard W. Backora registered the company name in 1949 and it appears that this model was one of his designs. Mr. Backora was born in New York, NY in 1924. He was a WWII Navy veteran and also served in the US Marine Corps. He was an Armament Equipment Branch Head for the Naval Air Systems Command and retired after 28 years of government service. He then spent 15 years in the private sector as a staff and project engineer with Thiebolt Aircraft, Republic Aviation and Melpar, Inc. Mr. Backora was very active in his local community in Church and secular organizations. He was also a member of the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) and the Lewes R/C Club. Although no address is given for the manufacturer, the instructions state that you should ask your hobby dealer for other Contest Craft Company kits.
Aurora Lockheed F-94C Starfire, 1/82, 495-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
Dated 1961 and features Jo Kotula box art. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The box has one large flaw: a crush and closed split corner on the left short side.
CM BB-36 USS Nevada - 1944 Operation Neptune Configuration, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$359
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit with museum-quality high definition resin castings, photoetched details, decals and instructions. Full-hull kit represents the Nevada around the date of Operation Neptune. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM DE-339 USS Rudderow (Rudderow class 1944), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$119
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM CG-30 USS Horne (1985), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$295
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM CGN9 USS Long Beach (1972 or 1985 versions), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$390
The model photographed was built from a CM kit by Geoff Cook. SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings with three sheets of photoetched details. This kit can build the 1972 or 1985 versions of this famous cruiser. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM BB-4 USS Iowa (1898), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$229
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM DD-23 USS Paulding (1906 750 Ton 'Flivver' Type Destroyer), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$95
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM DD-1 USS Bainbridge (1st US Torpedo Boat DD 1916), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$159
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM HMS Invincible Battlecruiser 1913 (First Royal Navy Battlecruise), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$329
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM USS Maine (First US Battleship 1898), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$145
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Compelete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM CA25 USS Salt Lake City (Pensacola class 1944), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$295
Built by Roger Torgeson from CM Kit. SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM CL43 USS Nashville (Brooklyn class 1944), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$285
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM CL8 USS Detroit 1945 (Omaha class 1945), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$259
Built by Dave Judy from CM kit. SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Compelete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM BB-38 USS Pennsylvania Dec 7 1941, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$345
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. High quality, high definition resin castings from the older Tom's Modelworks issue. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM Novgorod Russian Coastal Battleship, 1/192
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$165
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
La Belle D&RG Alamosa Business Car HOn3 Narrow Gauge - Craftsman Model, 1/87, HOn3-24
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Please read the article on this website about older HO train kits and the modeling revolution they caused in the late 1930s/1940s. During the golden era of realistic train models, La Belle Woodworking Company created perhaps the very finest scale kits of early American passenger equipment. The kit features die cut hardwood parts (no balsa) such as pre-cut and scribed sides with all windows factory cut, car ends done in the same fashion, carved clerestory roof, tinted clear clerestory window material, working end diaphragms, excellent underside and cast metal details, building instructions and plans. I have seen these models built and they look identical to the real prototypes. The kit has not been started and is complete with all small parts still factory sealed, the larger ones inventoried complete with instructions.
La Belle D & RG Double Deck Stock Car - HOn3 Craftsman Kit, 1/87, HOn3-35
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
From 1975. Top quality craftsman kit. Features full markings, completely shaped wood stock, two envelopes of small fittings and detailed instructions. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions & plans.
MPC LTV Buffalo Mk.IV Amphibian and Jeep, 1/76, 1-6201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$20
Still factory sealed. 1982 issue by MPC of the excellent 1/76 Airfix armor series. Includes both very nicely detailed models. The Buffalo has many moving features and flexible treads and the jeep is well done with full suspension and interior.
Airfix Supermarine Spitfire VB - Tropical Version 92 Sq Western Desert Nov 1942 Sqn Ldr. Neville Duke, 1/48, 04100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$24
Still factory sealed. Dated 1986. Well molded for that time with fine panel line detail. Features a 'good' cockpit, optional position canopy and some gear well detail.