Flyline Models Curtiss SO3C-1 Seamew - 23 inch Wingspan for RC / Free Flight or Static Display, 117
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$37
Still factory sealed but the seal has split from age. Made for rubber free flight, but easily converted to electric RC with today's light and tiny servos and receivers. Flyline Models was a manufacturer out of Fairfax, Virginia USA. The models are known for their high quality. The kit contains full size detailed plans, instructions, high quality printed balsa sheets, pre-cut spars and stringers, decals, plastic prop and vacuform spinner, clear window material, covering tissue, hardware and more.
Glencoe Explorer I - Cut Away with Interior - (ex ITC), 1/6, 05901
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
1991 reissue of the nicely done 1950s ITC model. Features rotating stand, hinged cover and good interior detail. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
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.
Tamiya M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage, 1/35, MM210
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$30
Well detailed kit with figure as shown on the box art. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Douglas DC-9 - KLM Dutch Royal Airlines- Japan Issue, 1/120, H718-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$79
Rare Revell of Japan issue with colorful KLM markings. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Life-Like Santa-Maria Columbus' Ship, B314-75
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$29
Still factory sealed. From ex-Pyro molds. From the August, 1492 expedition from Spain. With sails, ratlines and good molded detail for that time. Full hull kit is about 5 inches long and includes display stand.
Hawk Republic F-84G Thunderjet, 1/48, 505
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$32
Still factory sealed. Softbox issue with a 1964 copyright date and great Tom Morgan artwork. Features high-quality fit and finish, 35 pieces, drop tanks, fine raised panel lines and recessed control surfaces lines, complete landing gear, pilot bust, figures of standing pilot, two mechanics and very colorful and complete decals for the plane shown on the box. All red stripes and white filler bands are included as well as glare shield, US Air Force marking and more. Molded in silver and clear.
MPC B-24D Liberator Profile Series - 466th BG 8th AF / 98th BG 15th AF / Liberator B Mk. VI 356 Sq SEAC, 1/72, 2-2001-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$42
Markings for three aircraft: 466 BG, 8th AF - 98 BG, 15th AF and RAF 356 Sqdn, SEAC. Well detailed kit. Features moving guns and rotating turrets, movable control surfaces, retracting landing gear, rotating props and wheels, optional position crew entry door and boarding ladder. Never started. Factory sealed internal bag with decals and instructions. Decals are 'excellent', but please read the articles on this website about 'Using or Restoring Old Decals' before using any older kit decals.
Hasegawa Kawasaki T-4 Hamamatsu Training Wing - 31st TSQ 1st SQ JASDF '306' or '6', 1/72, 1007
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$22
Still factory sealed. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines, full cockpit, two piece canopy, drop tanks and a painting guide and large, colorful decals sheet for aircraft two aircraft of the JASDF 31st TWQ 1st AW.
Formaplane Fairey Seafox, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$12
Still factory sealed. Well detailed, quality vacuform kit. Not recommended for builders who have no experience with vacuform kits.
Aurora Albatross CIII - (Albatros C-III), 1/48, 142-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$64
Second issue dated 1963 in exceptionally nice condition. Has 98 cent price extension but no 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval logos on the four sides. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts, including decals and instructions.
Aurora Albatross D-3 - (Albatros DIII), 1/48, 104-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
First issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo. Molded in the correct glossy dark green and black. Decals and instructions are correct for the first issue as well. The kit has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Heller MD 450 Ouragan - Israeli 1956 or French Air Force EC 1/12 Cambraisis 1954 - (MD-450), 1/72, 201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$19
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave. 1970s Heller issue with 'Black Box' design that has black background on the box top and all 4 sides. Includes markings for the two aircraft listed.
Revell Fairchild F-27 Propjet Bonanza Airlines - Lodela Issue, 1/94, H298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$95
Rare Revell Lodela issue with colorful Bonanza markings. Well detailed kit includes moving rudder, flaps and elevators, rotating wheels and props and loading ramp. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Moebius 53 Foot Trailer With Reefer Option, 1/25, 1302
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$52
Still factory sealed. Excellent kit from completely new molds. Measures 26.5 inches long and 6.5 inches high. Features highly accurate undercarriage with complete cross members, angle braced landing gear and tandem axles, corrugated side panels, optional refrigeration kit, chrome wheels, chrome rear doors, chrome front end panel and more. Includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi G4M2 Type 1 Betty Model 22 - Yokosuka Naval Flying Group Fukuoka Tuiki Air Base Sept. 1944 / 701st Attack Sq 755th Naval Flying Group April 1944 / 762 NFG Ibaragi Kounoike Air Base April 1944, 1/72, CP7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$52
Rare model from 1996. Very highly detailed Betty from new molds; this is not the older Hasegawa Betty kit. Features 160 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, excellent interior and cockpit & crew station detail, optional position bomb bay doors, detailed bomb bay with either bomb or torpedo loads and more. Includes paint guide and decals for the three aircraft listed. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: right cockpit side panel glued to fuselage half; 10 small pieces to cabin floor; 3 seats to cockpit floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Italaerei Caproni Ca-311 Bomber, 1/72, 113
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
Most likely from the 1970s and nicely molded and detailed for that time. Features full cockpit, bomb bay load and gunners positions. Includes decals for two aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Bereznyak-Isayev BI-1 - Soviet Rocket Fighter - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$19
Limited run Russian model injection molded in brown plastic and with an injection molded clear canopy. There is little flash and fine raised and recessed detail. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Please note that the kit did not come with decals and the instructions are inside the header. 'BI' stood for Blizhnii Istrebitel, which was 'close-range fighter' in Russian. Obviously, it also stood for the last names of the designers. The program was the Soviet Union's effort to produce a low cost rocket interceptor. The airplane flew and flew well, but it was plagued by engine issues, corrosion from nitric acid, and eventually tail flutter at high speeds that caused the loss of the most experienced test pilot, Grigory Yakovlevich Bakhchivandzhi. The early development started in 1938, with the first flights in 1940. The aircraft underwent a series of engine improvements and was still testing through 1945. The aircraft never entered series production. Bi-1 through BI-9 were built.
Revell 70s Custom Van - Chevrolet, 1/25, 85-7686
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$68
Still factory sealed. From 2000. Nicely detailed model with 88 parts features full engine and engine compartment, opening hood, full frame with very nice suspension and driveline, complete interior including custom back section, removable top, optional position rear doors and a very large sheet of decals
Execuform Consolidated PB-2A - 1934 - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$30
Rare model of a rare subject and still the only kit ever made of this aircraft. Features white vac main parts, clear canopy, plans and instructions. Never started and inventoried 100% complete. Basic vacuform kit. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform kits. They are not recommended for beginners.