Aurora Focke-Wulf Fw-190 Famous Fighters Of All Nations - First Issue With Swastika, 1/48, 30-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$349
Very rare first issue which includes the proper swastika box art and swastika decals. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid original corners (no repairs), no price tags or tag marks, no tape or tape marks (other than the thin factory sealing tape of course), no fading, stains or torn/missing litho. Flaws include general wear as shown, especially to the left corners and edge as shown. This issue is 100% correct for the first release. The FW-190 was originally issued at the new West Hempstead factory, meaning that it was never part of the famous "Brooklyn 8" (Aurora's first 8 aircraft kits). That also means that the first issue had landing gear and bombs but still had the small clear rectangle stand which was also shown on the instructions. The late issue of the '190 also means it is the rarest of the swastika issues because the swastika was painted out a short time after moving to West Hempstead. Molded in the correct gloss black and clear, with the rectangle-based clear stand, matching instructions and a stunning 'near mint' condition decal sheet which is flat and not even yellowed. The instructions are 'excellent' with slight yellowing, light wear and a 3/4" closed split on a fold crease. Even the original factory packing tissue is present.
Pyro Laird-Turner Pesco Special Thompson Trophy Racer - Motorized, 1/32, 342-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Very rare motorized version. Propeller spins and the aircraft taxis across the floor. Features steerable tail wheel, movable elevators, rudder and ailerons, detailed cockpit with pilot, seat and instrument panel and electric motor with pulley drives. The kit is complete with the colorful cardboard presentation pieces, all parts still in the factory sealed bag, decals and instructions. The complete line of 1/32 Pyro motorized Thompson Trophy Air Racers is the Hall-Springfield 'Bulldog', Gee Bee and Laird Turner Pesco Special.
E&B Valley Railroad Co Decorated Denver & Rio Grande Western Caboose With Trucks - HO / HOn3 Narrow Gauge, 1/87, 018-4042
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
Completely factory painted and lettered. Paint is professional quality and in perfect condition. E&B painted all of the parts; not just the larger ones like most manufacturers did. Superb injection molded kit with plastic truck set and dummy couplers. Highly detailed with a large number of parts. 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.
E&B Valley Railroad Co Single Or Double Deck Stock Car With Trucks - HO / HOn3 Narrow Gauge, 1/87, 018-3100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
Superb injection molded kit with plastic truck set and dummy couplers. Highly detailed with a large number of parts. 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.
La Belle D&RG Baggage Car Narrow Gauge HOn3 - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, HO, HOn3-22
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
During the golden era of realistic train models, La Belle Woodworking Company created perhaps the very finest scale kits of early American passenger equipment. Features die cut hardwood parts (no balsa), carved clerestory roof, clear clerestory window material, complete underside details, metal castings, building instructions and full size plans. I have built these models and they look identical to the real prototypes. The kit has not been started and is complete with all parts, sealed smaller details and plans + instructions. Please read the article on this website about older HO train kits and the modeling revolution they caused in the late 1930s/1940s.
Pegasus Siemens-Schuckert D-III - (D.III) Bagged, 1/72, 003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$16
Limited edition injection molded plastic model kit. Pegasus did not include decals with this issue (but did with part #1006). The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Airfix AEC Matador & 5.5 Inch Gun - Bagged, 1/76, A14V
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Still factory sealed. 1960s Type Three logo bag with header. Part of the excellent 1/76 Airfix armor series and includes detailed truck and 5.5 inch gun models.
Arii Blue Marine Ocean Going Yacht - 13.6 Inches Long, 1/36, A293
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$79
Rare, large-scale (1/36) sailing yacht. Molded in white, black and green & with a large number of chrome plated parts. There are two beautiful vac sails and rigging material. Can be built with sails up or stowed and includes full rigging instructions and display stand. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram MIL Mi-24 HIND Gunship - USSR / Nicaragua / Czech / Afghanistan Air Forces, 1/48, 5819
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$34
Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed kit from 1987. Includes markings for all Air Forces listed. Features detailed cockpit, elevating gun and rotating turret, full cabin interior, rotating front and rear rotors, optional position canopy and doors, full combat loadout and more.
Revell M-35 (M35) Military Truck with 105mm Howitzer Cannon, 1/40, 8004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$64
Still factory sealed. 1989 issue. Contains both kits- the nicely detailed M35 truck and a towable 155mm cannon. Both the truck and the gun have many moving and operating features. Molded in olive drab and with rubber tires.
Airfix German Tiger Tank - Craftmaster Issue, 1/76, M8-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
1960s issue with dramatic artwork. Well detailed and molded small scale (near 1/72) tank kit; ideal for dioramas. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell CAG-2 USS Canberra Guided Missile Cruiser - Picture Fleet Issue, 1/480, H372-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$279
Very rare kit from 1960. Picture Fleet hardbox issue with John Steel framable artwork. The USS Canberra, originally CA-70 (Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser) was converted to the world's second Guided Missile Cruiser in 1952 and redesignated CAG-2. Her sister Boston was the first CAG and was designated CAG-1. Never started. The parts and all paperwork are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Moebius 53 Foot Trailer With Reefer Option, 1/25, 1302
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$74
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.
La Belle DSP & PRR Tiffany Reefer Refrigerator Car - HOn3 Craftsman Kit, 1/87, HOn3-36
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
From 1977 and a top quality craftsman kit. Features full decal markings, completely shaped wood stock, small fittings and detailed instructions/plans. The kit has never been started. The small parts are all still in the factory sealed envelopes; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. With all paperwork.
AGA Sokol Polish Navy (U-Class) Submarine, 1/400, 1403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$14
Still factory sealed, but the seal has drawn the box top concave. Solol and her sister Dzik were the first submarines delivered to the Polish Navy once WWII began. By Feburary of 1941 Sokol was patrolling the Bay of Biscay. The Dzik was delivered on October 11, 1942 and entered service very quickly. Both of these ships achieved significant success in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, where they destroyed several enemy ships. Both subs outlasted the war and were returned to England. The Sokol was broken up in 1949 and the Dzik was lent to the Danish Navy in 1946. Her active service ended in 1957 and she was broken up in 1958. Very nicely molded and detailed but certainly not a 'state of the art' Tamiya style kit. Features full hull with propellers and rudder, display stand, color paint guide for two different paint schemes on the back of the box with rigging diagram and full decals for either scheme with flags.
Pyro 1940 Ford Custom Convertible, 1/32, C297-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$36
1960s Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes colored injection molded parts, clear parts, detailed chassis and complete interior. Ideal for slot car conversion. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Aurora Bristol F2B Brisfit - (F.2B), 1/48, 113-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$74
1957 first issue in fantastic 'Excellent++' condition. The box has perfect color and gloss and four solid corners. The only flaws are very light and isolated age foxing and light wear. This issue has dramatic Jo Kotula artwork and is molded in the correct gloss olive green and black. Inside, the kit has never been started. It still includes the factory packing tissue. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora F9F Panther Jet Sealed, 1/49, 22-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$79
Factory sealed but the seal has a small split at the upper right as shown. Fantastic Jo Kotula artwork is dated 1960. This is actually a newer kit, likely from 1962-64 as it lacks the 'Famous Fighters' logo in the oval border. 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.
Revell The Firefighter Harbor Fire Boat, 1/84, 5200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$125
1979 issue of this very large scale model measures over 19 inches long when assembled and has very good detail throughout. Features full hull, dual props and rudders, full deck fittings, detailed superstructure with detailed bridge interior, deck railings and stair railings, seven deck fire guns, powerful bow-nozzle gun, large firetower with top mount fire gun, radar array, three hose reels, two fire hoses, one headlight and five searchlights, five figures including Firechief, Helmsman and 3 Firemen, lifeboats, New York Fire Department decals and more. All parts that were in factory sealed bags are still factory sealed; only the black hull tree was never factory sealed and it has been inventoried complete. Includes decals, braided line and instructions.
AMT Double Header Two 27 Foot Exterior Post Doubles Vans - Semi Truck Trailers, 1/25, 38684
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$69
Still factory sealed. Reissue dated 2008. Well detailed with more than 230 parts.