Cleveland Luscombe Silvaire - For R/C or Free Flight, GP-106
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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42.5 inch wingspan gas powered model. Ideal kit for SAM events or electric power and conversion to RC. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called 'The Aviation Craze' that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviations great Recruiter, Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
TMY WACO Biplane 29.5 Inch Gas Model Airplane
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very rare. This is an early Japanese export kit from TMY in Tokyo, probably dating right around 1960. It was clearly intended for control line operation. The kit has a very high degree of prefabrication for that time, featuring fully cut and ready to assemble plywood fuselage bulkheads, fully cut balsa wing rigs, cut out (but final sanding required) wheels pants, tail planes and all other wood parts, strip wood, formed wire main gear strut, balloon-type main wheels and solid tail wheel, an extensive (still sealed) hardware packet, wood for sheeting, silk covering material (still sealed) and full size plans. The kit has never been started. The internal condition is exceptional; many parts are still attached to the orange factory display board with string; even more are still wrapped with the factory green tape. The kit has been inventoried complete with all parts and plans. It must be shipped insured.
Airfix 1827 Joseph Maudslay Paddle Steamer Engine Motorized Museum Model, 623
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Rare 1960s issue. Well detailed, large scale motorized operating model that measures 220mm across by 180mm high. Original issue molded in black plastic. Includes the electric motor, contacts and wire and also a color brochure (ideal for painting) for all three of the Museum Series kits. The kit has never been started. All parts (plastic and metal) are still sealed in the factory bags. With instructions. The complete line included the 1804 Steam Locomotive, Paddle Steamer Engine and Beam Engine. All of the first issues were motorized.
Rio Grande Models TWO Logging Disconnect Kits - HO Craftsman Models, 1/87, 3018
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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SALE! Includes both mint condition models. These are all metal, highly detailed models that include complete truck sets. Each kit contains one set of disconnects. Never started and still factory sealed. Includes detailed & illustrated instructions.
Grandt Line Colorado & Southern 4 Wheel Caboose #1005 HOn3 Narrow Gauge, 1/87, 5235
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Superb injection molded kit with metal wheel trucks. The quality of the moldings is superior to most modern aircraft kits. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro Joseph Conrad Cadet School Ship, 1/88, B215-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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The Joseph Conrad was built in 1882 in Denmark as the Georg Stage. Alan Villiers bought the ship in 1934 and saved it from the breakers. He renamed it Joseph Conrad for the famous maritime author. The ship made a famous round-the-world voyage from which Villiers wrote three books about the travels. The ship is now a museum ship at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut and is still used for static sailing ship training. The kit is well detailed and measures about 16 inches long when built. Includes billowing sails and rigging guide photos. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Rio Grande Models TWO D&RGW Flanger Cars HOn3 Narrow Gauge - HO Craftsman Model, 1/87, 3002-FL
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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SALE!! Includes two highly detailed craftsman kits featuring factory-cut hardwood parts, hardwood lumber stock, very fine metal castings, a few plastic details, complete decals and full, illustrated instructions. The kits have never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Rio Grande Models TWO Westside Lumber 24 Foot Flatcars HOn3 Narrow Gauge - Craftsman Model, 1/87, 3006-FC
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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SALE!! Includes two highly detailed craftsman kits featuring factory-cut hardwood parts, hardwood lumber stock, very fine metal castings, some plastic details and full, illustrated instructions. The kits have never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Condor Henschel Hs-292 / Blohm & Voss L-10 'Friedensengel' / Ruhrstahl Kramer X-1 'Fritz X' German Missiles Set 2 - Bagged, 1/72, C72009
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed. Includes injection molded parts (including missile pylons) and large photoetched brass fret. Contains one each of these three missiles.
Airfix Charles I, 1/12, M211F
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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1960s Type 3 logo issue. Features well detailed and full length figure with display stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Airfix Bengal Lancer With Horse, 1/32, 02557-7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Dated 1976 and well detailed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
City Classics Three Railroad Company Houses City Classics - HO Scale Craftsman Model - Bagged, 1/87, 112
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Still factory sealed. All three houses are included, as well as a molded stone foundation, rear addition and outhouses for each one. Excellent and well detailed plastic kit.
Revell Four Farm Buildings - HO Scale, 1/87, T9003-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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First hardbox issue dated 1958. Very nicely detailed for that time, featuring a two story farmhouse, chicken coop, garage, outhouse, figures, farm animals, printed clear windows, wheelbarrow, barrels, mail box and more. Molded in three colors. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. This is one in an excellent line of Revell HO buildings and accessories. Some of the kits included Small Town Station, Barn Group, Maintenance Shed, Operating Hopper Set, Operating Engine House, Trackside Maintenance Shed, Four Farm Buildings, Cattle Set, Four Trackside Buildings, Railroad Crew & Hobo, Barnyard Animals, Sign and Signal Set, Townspeople, Suburban House, Sand & Pump House With Fuel Tank, Summer Stock Theater, Ford Auto Transport Truck, Yardmaster's Office, Engine Crew's Shanty and more. There was even a Lighting Accessory Kit.
Monogram Boeing 737 United Airlines (T-43A) - (Ex-Aurora) (Modified Molds), 1/72, 5415
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Still the only 1/72 injection molded 737 and a big improvement from the Aurora kit. This is the 1978 issue after Monogram bought Aurora's molds. Monogram only reissued the best and most commercially viable models. The 737 fell into that category but only after Monogram carefully modified the molds for accuracy. The result is an excellent early 737-100. First, Monogram filled in the side windows. Then they added very fine and accurate full panel lines to the entire model even down to the nacelles. Much-needed flap hinge covers (fairings) were added to the lower wings. Contains greatly improved, full, excellent United Airlines markings and window decals. Could be converted to Military Transport T-43A, but you must furnish your own decals. NOTE: this kit has minor 'professional' quality assembly - the elevator halves are assembled. There is no other assembly and zero painting. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Gemini Astronaut, 1/6, H1837-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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The large (1/6 scale) issue from 1967 with Gemini Capsule stand and Maneuvering Unit. The astronaut measures over a foot long when assembled and includes supporting umbilical, chest pack and life support package, camera and propulsion gun, movable arms, movable orange-tinted clear face visor and NASA emblems. This kit has never been started. All parts, instructions and decals are still in the internally sealed factory bag.
Hasegawa F-15A Eagle with ASAT Missile - Collectors Hi-Grade Series, 1/48, Gemini Astronaut
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Hard-to-find model of the Anti-Satellite Missile Carrying F-15A. Very highly detailed kit. Features cast metal main and nose struts, braces and wheels and a large sheet of photoetched details. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aeroclub Pratt & Whitney Wasp R1340 Engine With Slotted Face Plate, 1/72, E022
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Precision metal castings include engine and face plate. Features much greater detail than injection molding. NOTE: parts have never been used and are inventoried 100% complete. They are sealed in a small ziplock bag that does not include the shown header. The Aeroclub header is shown for reference only.
Monogram Ford Tri-Motor 1929 Antarctic Expedition - With Skis - Four Star Issue, 1/77, PA15-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Second issue hardbox dated 1956, but the PA part number prefix probably means it is a year or two later. This is a superb kit for that time and features skis and wheels, dog sled team and crew in Parkas and full markings for the 1929 Antarctic Expedition aircraft that is currently at the Henry Ford Museum. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box displays better than the 'very good' rating but is graded as such because there are price tag tears on both short sides.
Airfix Stephenson's Rocket Locomotive - Bagged, 1/72, R11
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still sealed. 1960s type three logo bagged kit with a fantastic condition header. This is very nice kit for that time and includes figures. The scale is listed as OO, which is around 1/72 to 1/76. I have listed it as 1/72, but please be aware that they may be slightly different.
Revell Freight Station - HO Scale, 1/87, T9020-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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First hardbox issue dated 1959. Very nicely detailed for that time, featuring realistic sliding doors, separate ramp and stairs, clear acetate windows, decal signs, 3 figures, cargo and more. Molded in three colors. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. This is one in an excellent line of Revell HO buildings and accessories. Some of the kits included Small Town Station, Barn Group, Maintenance Shed, Operating Hopper Set, Operating Engine House, Trackside Maintenance Shed, Four Farm Buildings, Cattle Set, Four Trackside Buildings, Railroad Crew & Hobo, Barnyard Animals, Sign and Signal Set, Townspeople, Suburban House, Sand & Pump House With Fuel Tank, Summer Stock Theater, Ford Auto Transport Truck, Yardmaster's Office, Engine Crew's Shanty and more.