ITC Martin MB-2 Bomber, 1/78, 37614-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$45
The Martin MB-2 became famous as the first bomber to sink a battleship under any circumstances. Billy Mitchell arranged to have the ex-WWI German Battleship Ostfriesland used as target practice for 6 MB2s, and the ship sank in 25 minutes. The model is from the early 1960s and was an excellent kit for that time. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Boss Soviet MBV-2 Armored Train, 1/35, 85514
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$52
Large, very highly detailed model that includes two frets of PE parts. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Lindberg FJ-2 Fury Jet Fighter - First Logo Small Box Issue, 1/48, 516
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$78
From the mid 1950s with wonderful Ray Gaedke box art. Rare first issue that featuring the circular Lindberg logo and short, early two-piece box. Correctly molded in brilliant metallic blue with a red nose and clear canopy. Correct early decals and instructions. Please note, the instructions have the circle logo and the rectangular logo, which was not uncommon for early Lindberg kits. This kit has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Paul Lindberg created plans for stick and tissue flying models that were published in popular modeling magazines in the 1930s. During this time, he marketed wooden flying kits, asking builders to request that your local dealer carry "The Lindberg Line" of models. When plastic kits first appeared, Paul Lindberg and a Mr. Olsen founded O-Lin models, purchased the unsuccessful Varney molds for the Fleet Sub, PT Boat, LST and PT-17. After mold modification, they entered production and quickly cut new molds such as the P-80, Seabee and more. The association with Mr. Olsen did not last long, and Paul Lindberg took over or bought out the molds, thus starting the famous plastic "Lindberg Line". The first box art was simply carry over from O-Lin. Early O-Lin artwork was simple and two -color. However, Ray Gaedke did some late O-Lin boxes such as the Corsair, which was also used by Lindberg. Gaedke artwork was colorful and bold, and Paul Lindberg wasted no time in having Gaedke make the new artwork for the Lindberg Line.
Airfix Vickers Vanguard Turbo-Prop, 1/144, 03171
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$42
Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded molded kit with optional position cabin entry doors, clear cockpit and cabin windows, rotating props, detailed gear and front and rear passenger boarding stair assemblies. Decals are for British Airways. The Vanguard was a 1959 high speed early turbo-prop airliner that carried 139 passengers.
Combrig Peter Velikiy 1877 Russian Battleship, 1/700, ZA1877
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Limited edition waterline kit. Features a beautifully cast resin hull and resin details. Detail is far superior to injection molded kits. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. From Dusty Rhodes: This was a remarkable vessel, continuing afloat and in service from immediately after the American Civil War to the time of Kruschev's premiership. This proverbial longevity was commemorated in a Russian postage stamp in 1972. In 1867, Russian naval officers were deeply impressed by USS Miantonomoh (1863) when that vessel visited Kronstadt. Peter Velikiy was Russia's effort to emulate the American ship, with an intent to improve her seakeeping abilities. This kit shows the ship in this as-launched configuration. Much later she was cut down to the berth deck and rebuilt as a heavy cruiser and bore no similarity to the original. Fortunately for Peter, this kept the ship in Russian yards during Russia's war with Japan. She served as a training ship and sub tender in WW I and was in service as a utility hulk from 1921 until some time after 1959.
Rivarossi Log Car 2 Unit Set Northern Pacific - (#150 and 147) - HO Scale, 1/87, HR6312
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$44
Contains two beautiful factory built, painted and lettered log cars with optional payload. These are NOS (New Old Stock) - never run, never displayed and never taken out of the factory packaging.
Eastern Express Vickers Vimy Mk IV - Heavy Bomber - (ex Frog), 1/72, 72256
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
From quality ex-Frog molds. Please note that this is the wartime version with the guns and bombs and not the post-war transatlantic civil version. This 'gun & bomb' version has become somewhat harder to find. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Glencoe 3 Stage Ferry Rocket - (ex Strombecker Walt Disney Man in Space), 1/288, 05908
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$64
Still factory sealed. From ex-Strombecker molds. Features removable stages, display stand and launch gantry and top stage aircraft.
Air Lines Airspeed Oxford Trainer - (ex Frog), 1/72, 7906
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
From the original quality Frog molds and features a 'good' cockpit, pilot figures, separate ailerons, rudder and elevators, rotating wheels & propellers and more. Includes painting guide and full color decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The 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 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.
Pegasus Pfalz DIIIa D-IIIa - Hptm R. Berthod, 1/72, 1022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$19
Limited run of only 2000 kits. Injection molded model also includes many metal parts. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Westerfield 36' Fowler Stock Car Modern With 6' Doors - Canadian National - HO Craftsman Kit, HO, 4253
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
Out of production. Very high quality modern craftsman-style HO kit. The main parts are beautifully cast in high definition resin while the details are injection molded and metal. With transfers. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag and the rest have been inventoried complete including transfers and instructions.
Hasegawa Type-94-1 E7K1 Alf, 1/72, JS055-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$22
Late 1970s/early 80s issue that is still mint in the factory seal. This is a well molded and detailed kit which features fine raised panel lines and some cockpit detail including seats, side windows and crew of three. Includes decals for the aircraft on the box artwork.
Aurora Gotha Bomber G-V - Abare Issue - (GV), 1/48, 126-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$69
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 had 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.
Hasegawa North American F-86F Sabre Jet - USAF 1954 or JSDF, 1/72, JS015-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
Very early Hasegawa kit with the first logo. This kit has the high-gloss box top and unique artwork. Includes USAF and JSDF decals. Nicely molded. Never started. Factory sealed internal parts bag with decals and instructions.
Fujimi Chance Vought F4U-5N Corsair With Color Painting Guide - (F4U), 1/70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$26
Fujimi-Mokei issue from the very early 1960s; please note this is before Fujimi used part numbers. Japan issue with very collectible artwork and high gloss box top. Includes the original glue and a very nice full color painting guide for 5 different aircraft. Features rotating prop, working ailerons, rockets, drop tank, wing radome and pilot figure. The model has never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag and even includes a near mint condition Fujimi color bag header. Includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Miami Vice Ferrari Daytona Spyder, 1/24, 2737
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
1984 released as a tie-in to the very popular TV program Miami Vice. Molded in gloss black, clear, chrome and rubber tires. Features detailed suspension, engine and compartment, full interior, opening hood, boot and optional position top. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram B-25 Mitchell Big Cannon Plane - Four Star Issue, 1/70, PA7-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$89
Still factory sealed but the seal has split, typical of the old, brittle cello. Dated 1955. 2nd issue with "PA" price prefix instead of "P." Kit features rotating wheels and propellers, side gun packs and cannon/machine gun nose, crew members, underwing rockets and boarding ladder.
LS A6M2-N Rufe IJN Seaplane - with Beaching Trolly - (A6M2N), 1/75, 4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
Very early LS kit with first logo and old box art. Even on this early kit (#4), the legendary LS attention to detail is evident with recessed panel lines and fine rivet detail. Features opening canopy, and extending/retracting flaps and movable ailerons. Includes nicely molded beaching dolly. 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. LS was one of the earliest Japanese manufacturers to produce very high quality kits. Some of the LS molds are still used today by Hasegawa, testifying to their detail and accuracy.
Airfix 1930 Bentley 4 1/2 Liter Supercharged - Bagged, 1/32, 1344
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$28
Still factory sealed. Rare 1950s bagged kit with Type 2 logo. Well molded and detailed for that time. Header has bug damage as shown, hence the lower rating of 'fair.'
Aurora-KB Fokker E-V D-VIII Collectors Series - Polish Air Force -(EV), 1/48, 1135-170
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$39
1972 issue with revised molds; a much better kit that previous issues. Includes pilot, ground crewman and battle terrain base. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The aircraft represented fought with the Polish Air Force against the Ukranian forces in 1919 but by that point it was a D-VIII. The Fokker E.V was a fantastic performer and the result of a longtime Fokker development, the cantilever wing. In addition to greatly reducing drag, a properly built cantilever wing is very light and strong. This wing was first used on prototype V17 and then on V28 which took part in the Second Fight Competition (July 6-14 1918) where the most experienced German front line pilots chose new fighters for late war service. V28 was chosen for it's excellent flying properties and 200 of the production aircraft, known as the Fokker E.V, were ordered. Over 289 aircraft were delivery. The E.V began front line service on August 5, 1918; Lt. Emil Rolff of Jasta 6 reported an aerial victory on August 17. However, the day before, an E.V suffered catastrophic wing failure. Two days later, the same failure cost Lt. Rolff his life. All E.Vs were immediately grounded. A detailed investigation showed that there were fatal defects in the wing assembly caused by slack manufacturing processes. Although it was not his fault, Fokker took this opportunity to re-design and strengthen the wing. Existing E.V aircraft received new wings and newly built aircraft were designated D.VIII. Modified aircraft made it back to the front in November, too late for service. However, the aircraft saw active service after that war with the Freikorps air units, the Polish Air Force against Russia, the Dutch Air Force and an unspecified number went to France and the USA.