Aurora Grumman F9F Panther Jet, 1/49, 22-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$79
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'near mint+' condition. Dated 1960, but from about 1964 due to the logo variation. These molds are from one of Aurora's first two kits - the F9F and F-90. Aurora simply went out and purchased the early Hawk F9F and F-90 kits and copied them almost exactly. Reportedly more than a few tense words were exchanged between Aurora and the Mate's brothers at the Chicago Toy Fair when the kits were unveiled. Hawk became suspicious from that point on and on some kits they reportedly used rivets to spell "HAWK" in morse code.
Revell USS Long Beach Nuclear Powered Cruiser - Model Builders Club Issue, 1/508
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$129
1969 reissue of the classic 1950s "S" kit. Well detailed kit contains Regulus II Cruise Missile with launcher - nuclear reactor assembly- Helicopter - Terrier and Talos missiles and launchers and decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. CGN-9 U.S.S. LONG BEACH was the world's first nuclear-powered warship. She was launched in July of 1959 as the lead ship of the first new cruiser class since WWII. Originally designed as an all-missile cruiser, she was later fitted with two 5"/36 caliber guns amidships. After serving more than 33 years, she was decommissioned on 1 May 1995.
Revell US Army 155mm Field Artillery Piece M-2 Long Range Cannon - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H535-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$185
Very rare and even more so in investment-grade 'Near Mint-' condition. 1958 hardbox has great box art, like-new color, four solid corners, no repairs, fading, stains, price tags or tears. Light general wear (mainly on the edges and corners) are the only flaws. Highly detailed and well molded for the time; almost all parts of the gun work like the real prototype. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The instructions have two 1.5" closed age splits on the fold lines; beyond that they are 'near mint.' The decals are also in 'near mint' condition.
Monogram Infantry Soldiers (The Fabulous G.I.s) - 18 US Army Military Figures, 1/35, 6304
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$68
Still factory sealed. 1982 issue from the original 1958 molds. Contains 18 Figures with marching soldier, bazooka team, prone rifleman, tommy gunner, standing rifleman, mortar team, walkie talkie soldier, machine gun team, mine detector, sitting soldier, officer, grenade thrower, messenger, rifleman with bayonet and flame thrower.
Monogram Hawker AV-8A Harrier - US Marines or RAF, 1/48, 5420
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
1981 issue that includes decals for both versions. Features detailed cockpit and gear well, optional position nozzles, speed brake, canopy, underwing stores and optional refueling probe. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter Mig-15 bis - PLAAF China, 1/32, 04
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$36
Large-scale model features detailed cockpit, pilot figure, separately molded ailerons, wing flaps, elevators and rudder, two wing drop tanks and two slipper tanks, detailed gear wells, complete jet engine, removable tail section with dolly, optional position canopy, boarding ladder and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter F-5A Fighter (Mig-17) - PLAAF China, 1/32, 06
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$36
Large-scale kit of the license-built Mig-17. Features detailed cockpit, pilot figure, separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudder, two wing drop tanks, detailed gear wells, complete jet engine, removable tail section with dolly, optional position canopy, boarding ladder and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Panda F-35B USAF, 1/48, 48001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$36
Still factory sealed. Features recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit, detailed gear wells and more.
Roden Nieuport 24 - William Herisson 11 Victory Ace of Escadrille N.75 1917 / Escadrille N.91 1917 / Lt. Miodrag Tomych Escadrille N.523 Serbia Sept 1917 / Escadrille N.89 1917, 1/32, RO618
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$47
Still factory sealed. Large scale model from new molds featuring very good cockpit and engine detail, control horns, rigging instructions and paint guides and decals for all aircraft listed.
Hasegawa Curtiss BF2C-1 - USS Ranger 1934 - (BF2C1), 1/32, S9
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$52
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top slightly concave. Large-scale, well detailed kit that includes markings and painting guide for any of the aircraft on the USS Ranger in 1934 (VB-5B).
Heller AMD Mirage IV P/A Bomber - Aircraft #53 (P Variant) or #29 or #4 (A Variant), 1/48, 80493
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$68
Still factory sealed. Heller modified the original molds to create the 'P' variant that fires the ASMP (Medium Range Air To Ground Missile). Parts are included for the 'P' and the 'A' variants as well as the correct weapons. Features very fine raised panel lines, good cockpit detail with crew, optional position crew hatches, two jet engines, AN-22 free-fall nuclear bomb, ASMP air to ground missile and two supersonic drop tanks. The ASMP provided the Mirage IV force with a stand-off weapon, as previously they carried the AN-22 Nuclear Bomb. The first ASMP flew at between mach 2 and 3 and had a range of 80 to 300 km depending on the mission profile. The warhead is a TN81 nuclear bomb with 150 or 300 KT yield. Although the Mirage IV force was phased out in 1996, ASPM continues to serve with the Mirage 2000N, Super Etendard and Rafale. ASPM-A is an advanced version now in service with these aircraft. Thanks to Jean-Claude in France, we know this kit is the real 1/48 scale model of the Mirage IV; not the 1/50 scale molds cut in 1963.
ICM Mig-25 RBT Reconnaissance Aircraft - Foxbat - Soviet Air Force Late 1980s / Russian Air Force 47th GRAP May 2001 / Iraqi Air Force Late 1980s / Libya Air Force 2000s, 1/48, 48901
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$56
From new molds. Well detailed with 170 pieces. Features all fine recessed panel detail, very good cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed intake and exhaust, excellent gear wells, separately molded rudders, ailerons and wing flaps, large centerline drop tank and markings / paint guide for all variants listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Santa Maria with Sails and S Cement - 'S' Issue, 1/89, H336-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$89
1957 'S' issue with famous box art. Very nicely detailed and molded as were most early Revell sailing ship kits. Includes rigging instructions, thread for standing and running rigging, factory precut vac billowing sails (still bag sealed and like new) and a never-opened tube of Revell 'S' Cement. The kit has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals, large colorful flag sheet and instructions. NOTE: the flag sheet is partially stuck to the decal sheet.
Monogram Skystick Airplane Controller - With P-51B Mustang, 1/1, 5901
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$185
Still factory sealed. Very rare Monogram/Mattel kit for use with many 1/48 aircraft kits that have the special "Skystick" markings on the box top. When the built model was affixed to the Skystick, the 'pilot' could perform dives, climbs, turns and spin action while the 'instrument panel' reflected his pitch and roll attitudes with a pointer.
Pegaso Ryan Navion - (ex Lindberg), 1/48, P5020
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$59
From ex-Lindberg 1/48 scale molds. Includes cardstock airport diorama. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya M1025 Humvee Armament Carrier, 1/35, MM263
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$29
Still factory sealed. Features two types of bonnet vents and side mirrors, semi-pneumatic tires, driver and gunner figures, detailed machine gun and mount, full interior, detailed underside and markings for four different vehicles.
Aurora Airco SE-5A Scout Revised Molds, 1/48, 755
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
1976 issue with improve molds making it a much better builder than previous releases. Never started. All of the plastic parts are present as well as the instructions but NOTE: missing decals.
Aurora De Haviland DH-10 Bomber - 'Parents Magazine' Seal Issue, 1/48, 125-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$95
Dated 1957 with classic Jo Kotula box art. This is the edition with the Parent's Magazine approval seal on the box and the instructions. Box is in excellent condition with like new color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape or price tags. Flaws include a ding at the top left corner and very, very light discoloration. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Even includes the original tissue packing paper.
Aurora Boeing F4B-4 - (F4B4), 1/48, 122-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
1958 first issue with fantastic Jo Kotula boxart. This is the Parents' Magazine issue with the seal located in the lower right. In the day this was considered a fine kit and rated highly in reviews. Classic 1930s Navy Biplane Fighter that is still famous for their colorful paint jobs at that that time. Cowl, tail and trim color would vary with the group's Aircraft Carrier (Ranger, Lexington or Saratoga and the aircraft's position in the flight formation. NOTE: has minor assembly. The seat and floor have been neatly glued to the cockpit. Quality of assembly is professional. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Fokker D-7 - (D-VII DVII), 1/48, 106-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$49
First issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo and dramatic Cox artwork. This original art lasted longer than any other at Aurora, only being replaced in the early 1970s when the molds were revised. Molded in the correct gloss dark green and black. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box displays slighter better than the 'good+' rating - but I rated it as such because there is general wear, edge wear at the lower left and light spotting on the two short sides.