Branchline Trains Blueprint Series HO Heavyweight Passenger Car 8-1-2 Pullman Sleeper Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) 'Mount Vernon' 1940s/1950s, 1/87, 5031
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$38
Superb and highly detailed model kit that is factory painted and lettered in the C&O 'George Washington Scheme' with delux lettering and Pullman mechanical air conditioning. Features separate grab irons, extensive and complete underbody details, steam, air & signal lines, working diaphragms, full interior, metal wheels, magnetic knuckle couplers and much more. The kit has never been started. The parts have never been removed from the box and are still wrapped in the factory protective tissue paper. Includes excellent, illustrated instructions.
Branchline Trains Blueprint Series HO Heavyweight Passenger Car 8-1-2 Pullman Sleeper Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) 'First Citizen' 1940s/1950s, 1/87, 5032
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$38
Superb and highly detailed model kit that is factory painted and lettered in the C&O 'George Washington Scheme' with delux lettering and Pullman mechanical air conditioning. Features separate grab irons, extensive and complete underbody details, steam, air & signal lines, working diaphragms, full interior, metal wheels, magnetic knuckle couplers and much more. The kit has never been started. The parts have never been removed from the box and are still wrapped in the factory protective tissue paper. Includes excellent, illustrated instructions.
E&B Valley Railroad Co D&RGW Stock Car With Trucks HOn3 Narrow Gauge, 1/87, 3100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Superb injection molded kit with plastic truck set. Very finely detailed with a high parts count for such a small model. While model aircraft mold makers and molding machine operators were claiming that you could not mold parts this fine, several model train companies, like E&B Valley, were busy proving them wrong. This is kit for the serious model railroader who demands prototype fidelity. Molded in black plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Please note that these E&B kits did not come with decals.
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
$36
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.
Hasegawa Beechcraft T-34A Mentor with Tractor - US Navy, 1/72, 1088
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$36
Still factory sealed. Well detailed with 71 parts, 'good' cockpit with two pilots, optional position landing gear, Toyota ground tractor/tug and colorful USN paint scheme.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/48, 102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
$44
Mint condition hardbox. This is the 4th known issue of this classic kit, and the second one to share the 102-100 kit number. The blue oval logo dates from the early 1960s. This is only the second box artwork used for this kit, and John Steel replaced Cox for the 'new look' from Aurora. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This is part of the famous Aurora WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft. The series began in 1956 and Aurora added new kits into the early 1960s. The line proved incredibly popular, so these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business.
Revell S.S. Hope Hospital Ship - The World's First Peacetime Hospital Ship with Master Modelers Stamp And Hope Booklet, 1/500, H388-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$145
1962 hardbox 'Master Modeler' issue. This is the famous ship of Project Hope, which was financed by private citizens and US Industry. The ex-Navy Hospital ship was equipped with the latest technology and a staff of 6 doctors, nurses and technicians. The Hope and crew toured the world, treating disease and training doctors in the latest developments in medical science. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is factory new. All parts and all paperwork is still sealed in the factory clear bag. I can see that the special Hope booklet about the ship is present.
Revell Nike Hercules Missile 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1804-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$145
Original 1958 'S' issue hardbox with dramatic box art. Not the common 1990s reissue. Color and gloss are factory new and all four corners are solid. There are are no price tags or tag marks and no tape or tape marks other than the original factory sealing tape (of course). No fading, rips, tears, stains or missing litho. Flaws includes two light creases and general wear - more to the short end panel than anywhere else. Features missile with separating booster stage, operating launcher and three man crew. Molded in the correct white and dark olive drab. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Even the factory-original 'thick paper towel' that Revell used for a short time in the 1950s is present. Decals and instructions are both in 'excellent+' condition.
Estes Saturn V Limited Edition - Flying Model Rocket, 1/100, EST2157
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$110
This is the Saturn V that is 43.25 inches high and 3.93 inches in diameter. Recommended engine is the D12-3. The kit has never been started. All of the parts that Estes factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags. The larger parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and all instructions. The box has damage as shown, but inside the kit is very nice. The decals & vacuform wrapping are in 'mint' condition. All body tubes but one are very straigh; the large BT101 body tube is not creased or bent but is oval in shape. I have carefully packed it with wadded up paper to bring it back out and protect it during shipping. BT101 tubes are available on line from at least one vendor.
Hawk Vought Corsair F4U-ID - (F4U1D), 1/72, 604
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$26
Still factory sealed. 1965 softbox issue with ground attack artwork by Tom Morgan. Excellent fitting kit for that time and features pilot, clear canopy, full landing gear and all 6 main and 2 tail gear doors, drop tank and under-wing bombs and rockets.
MPC Vought F4U-1 Corsair Profile Series - US Marine Reserve / USS Bunker Hill 1944 / Royal New Zealand Air Force 14th Sq Guadalcanal 1945 - (F4U1), 1/72, 2-1108-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
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. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in remarkable 'near mint' condition, which is rare for Profile Series kits.
Quality Craft Models D&RGW Narrow Gauge Caboose HOn3 - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 1001
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Highly detailed and builds a very accurate prototype. Features factory cut, milled and scored hardwood parts, a large number of cast metal details, brass ladder, metal stock as required, full decals and complete instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were larger and never sealed have been inventoried complete. Long after manufacturers turned to plastic ready-to-run rolling stock, Quality Craft continued to produce high quality models you could build. Headquartered in Northumberland, PA, they gave the craftsman an opportunity to build a state-of-art kit and show their skill.
Clear Creek Models SP&M Ore Car HOn3 Narrow Gauge - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$29
Still factory sealed. Excellent, highly detailed model features beautifully injection molded plastic main parts & very fine details, metal stock and full instructions.
Clear Creek Models D&RGW Pipe Gondola Weighted HOn3 Narrow Gauge - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Excellent, highly detailed model. Features beautifully injection molded plastic main parts & very fine details, metal stock, small metal detail(s), and full instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag, while the larger parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete.
Clear Creek Models Colorado Central Covered Ore Car HOn3 Narrow Gauge - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 411
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$24
Still factory tape sealed. Excellent, highly detailed model. Most Clear Creek Model kits consist of beautifully injection molded plastic main parts & very fine details, metal stock, sometimes cast metal details, decals and full instructions. Since the box is sealed, I cannot confirm the exact nature of the parts.
Hobby Craft Avro CF-100 Mk.V Canuck All-Weather Fighter, 1/72, HC1394
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$48
Nicely molded kit with recessed panel lines and accurate outline. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Testors Martin B-57B Canberra Bagged, 1/72, 698
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$34
Bagged kit - there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. 1985 issue builds either version. Well detailed with 115 parts and features optional position canopy and landing gear, rotor bomb bay detail with optional position doors, full internal bomb load and underwing pylons and full underwing stores. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Waku Yak-11 Two Seater - Poland / Civil Czech / Czech Air Force, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$12
Still factory sealed. Very high quality complete vac kit - no additional or made from scratch parts required. Mold quality is higher than most injection molded kits. Features very fine recessed panel lines and very good cockpit details. Decals for four aircraft are included. The model as never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Certain modeling skills are required to build vacuform kits. Not recommended for beginners.
Kitty Hawk Mig-25 PD/PDS Foxbat - Russia / Ukranian Air Force / Iraqi Air Force, 1/48, KH80119
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$48
Still factory sealed. Very high quality and from new molds. Includes photoetched parts and a paint guide & markings for 3 different aircraft.
Fujimi D4Y3 Type 33 Suisei 'Judy' Carrier Dive Bomber - 601 Kokutai / 2nd Battle of the Philippine Sea, 1/72, 6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
This model dates from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Features all fine recessed panel lines, gear well and cockpit detail and optional bomb and drop tank loads. Decals represent an aircraft from the 601st group which was partially equipped with the new Judy and took part in the 2nd Battle of the Philippine Sea. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.