Aoshima Aichi M6A1 Seiran, 1/72, 206-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
1980s release from original mid 1960s molds. Neatly molded for the time frame. Features working ailerons, rotating propeller, crew of two and a display stand. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Henschel HS-126 - Gruppen 21 Russia 1942 and Gruppe 14 North Africa 1941, 1/72, PK-26
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
Dated 1983. Includes decals and color paint guide for Gruppe 21 during glider supply attempt at Kholm on the Eastern Front in 1942. Also contains North Africa markings for Aufklarungsgruppe (Reconnaissance) 14 in 1941. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing 747 Cut Away Jumbo Jet - SAS or BOAC, 1/144, H177
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$125
Still factory sealed. 2006 issue of the 1974 cut away Jumbo Jet. Highly detailed with full interior, spiral staircase, upper lounge, five stewardesses and pilot, copilot and flight engineer. Kit includes SAS and British Airways decals.
Hudson Miniatures 1913 Mercer Raceabout Lil' Old Timers 'Quickie Kit', 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Rare. When the Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' burst upon the hobby scene in 1951, they started a hobby revolution. Plastic model kits were not new in 1951, but successful mass marketing of plastic kits was new. The sensation swept the country, and Gowland & Revell could not make the kits fast enough. The fact that the public was buying these models shocked the successful hobby establishment. One such manufacture was Hudson Miniatures. In the 1940s, Hudson had established a name in making 1/16 scale 'Old Timer' models of automobiles. These were excellent kits with wood and metal parts, but a high degree of skill was required to carve and finish the wood parts. In the late 1940s, they added some injection molded plastic parts (usually acetate wheels) to the series but did not consider a completely plastic kit. When Hudson saw what was happening with the Highway Pioneers, he began to design his own 1/32 scale line called 'Lil Old Timers', which hit the stores in 1954. An early paper fold-out catalog shows 18 models including some real gems like the 1910 International Harvester Passenger Car, 1911 Brush Delivery Truck and 1906 Columbia Electric Car just to name a few. The line was bought by Revell a short time after it's release, and Revell did reissue some (but not all) of the kits. As you would expect from Hudson, this is a nice kit with excellent moldings and detail for the time. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions. The Mercer was perhaps the most famous sports car of it's day, and it can be successfully argued that it was America's first sports car. The 30 horsepower 'T' head 4 cylinder engine sped it along at over 80 miles per hour. A 1914 Mercer clocked 112 mph at Daytona Beach - no mean feat for that age.
Scale Models 1912 Ford Model T Depot Hack - (ex Hubley / Gabriel), 1/20, 4023
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$68
Large 1/20 scale kit from ex-Hubley molds. One of a series of popular and desirable metal and plastic kits reissued by 'Scale Models' (and earlier from Gabriel). The metal castings are very well done and detailed. Includes cast metal body, roof, hood, engine, suspension and more, many injection molded parts such as spoke wheels, interior seats and many other details. Includes correct white rubber tires. Features two trees of brass plated parts, steering front wheels, full engine detail, removable hood, detailed exhaust, suspension and driveline, complete interior, flexible engine hoses, numerous woodgrain decals including a full set for the body side, choice of license plates and more. The kit has never been started. All the parts that were in factory sealed bags are still factory sealed. The large metal and white plastic parts were not sealed and have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. The kit is likely from the 1980s.
Monogram Supermarine Spitfire Mk.II - Douglas Bader or Pilot Officer A.S.C. Lumsden 'Bette', 1/48, 5239
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$25
1994 release from new molds and NOT a reissue of the old Four Star kit. It features very fine raised panel detail, very good cockpit, optional position three-piece canopy, rotating prop and decals for both aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Supermarine Stranraer, 1/72, PK601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$26
The Stranraer was one of several successful flying boats designed by RJ Mitchell for the RAF. Experience gained with the Southampton and Scapa flying boats was put to good use in design of the all-metal Stranraer. Although replaced operationally with the Sunderland, examples of this aircraft were used till 1942 and others flew long after WWII was over. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M2a Zero Type 11 - 12th FG Lt. Minoru Suzuki - 12th FG W.O.. Kosiro Yamasita - 12th FG NAP 1/c Saburo Sakai, 1/72, AP13
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$25
Still factory sealed but the seal has a split. Very nicely molded with all recessed panel lines, excellent detail and a painting guide and decals for all three aircraft listed.
Revell Convair B-36 Giant Bomber - Pre-'S' Issue, 1/184, H205-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$149
1954 issue of this classic kit. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear and with the famous clear 'Revelving Swivel Base.' The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: the box would grade higher than 'excellent' but there is a very, very light stain below the front of the aircraft. It is difficult to see. This kit has an interesting history. The first issue came out in the 'short' hardbox that had the full version of this artwork with a port and ocean scene in the background. The first version also had the one-piece stand arm and the instructions that reflected that. The second issue had the same artwork, but with a completely different background that gave better contrast. There may be a 'one-piece' stand arm version in this revised artwork, but I have yet to see one.
Revell Chance Vought Cutlass F7U-3 Pre-S Issue - (F7U3), 1/59, H211-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$79
Pre-S kit from 1954. Early hardbox issue with fantastic artwork. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear and with the famous clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and decals and instructions. Please NOTE: the decals are flat and intact, but have cracking due to being exposed to moisture. The instructions are good but have a very light water stain. The box has significant general wear also. Please see the article (located on this website) on how to save or recreate these decals on your home printer.
Tamiya M113 US Armoured Personnel Carrier, 1/35, MM-140A
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$34
Still factory sealed. Highly detailed vehicle with 5 US Army figures.
Williams Brothers Pitcairn Autogiro PCA-2 or Navy XOP-1(Autogyro) - US Navy and Miss Champion, 1/72, 48-161
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$32
Still factory sealed but the seal has split and drawn the box concave. Large 1/48 kit is well molded and well detailed. features well detailed cockpit and engine, full size drawings and rigging guide as well as additional photo for detailing. Includes markings for two aircraft, 'Miss Champion' and the Navy version.
Bachmann Birds of the World Hooded Warbler, 1/1, 91013-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$89
Life-size kit from this famous and popular series. Unique kit contains paint in 12 colors, brush, clear eyes and stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, paint brush, never used paints and includes display name sticker and instructions. Bachmann Brothers Inc of Philadelphia, PA had three unique plastic kits series. One was Birds of the World, another was Dogs of the World and also Animals of the World. The Birds included Baltimore Oriole, Goldfinch, Bluebird, Scarlet Tanager, Red Headed Woodpecker, Evening Grosbeak, Kinglet, Robin, Parakeet, Barn Swallow, Cardinal, Blue Jay, Hooded Warbler, Pitta, Canary, Bohemian Waxwing, Parrot, Painted Bunting, Owl and Hoopoe. The Dogs included Collie, Basset Hound, Wire Haired Terrier, German Shepherd, Boxer, Pointer, Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, Dalmatian and St. Bernard. The Animals line had the Morgan Horse, Lion, Tiger, Squirrel monkey, Deer & Fawn, Panda, Zebra, Leopard and Cow & Calf.
Aurora Avro CF-100 Canuck - All-Weather Fighter, 1/67, 137-175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$115
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade "Sealed Near Mint+' condition. 1964 issue with 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval sunburst. Decals are for 18244, a Mk.4A and an armament evaluation aircraft at CFB Cold Lake, AB, 1954-62.
Airfix Ilyushin IL-28 Beagle - China - Poland - Czech Air Forces, 1/72, 490
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Type three logo issue with decals for all three air forces. The Beagle was the USSR's first jet bomber, first flying in 1946. As the primary Soviet light bomber, it was used by 15 nations and was built until 1960. An unarmed version of the Il-28 was used to deliver matrices of the principal Soviet newspapers from Moscow to the East for republication there, as well as other high priority mail. Very nicely detailed kit with no rivets, just fine raised panel lines for a realistic model. Features a crew of three, good cockpit and bombardier detail, optional position landing gear, elevating tail guns, separately molded rudder and ailerons and more. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
LS K5Y1 Type 93 Willow, 1/72, 300-NO1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$22
1/72 scale kit with legendary high LS quality. Builds to a highly accurate and detailed kit. Molded in orange and clear The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or 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 these molds are still in use by Hasegawa as testament to the LS detail and accuracy. DD-792 USS Callaghan was sunk July 9, 1945, by a Willow configured for kamikaze attack. It has been reported the light construction of the aircraft prevented the ship's AA ammunition proximity fuses from detonating. The type was also reported to have been used by Indonesian forces against Dutch colonial rule in 1947.
MPC TWO German WWII Luftwaffe Personnel - (96 Pieces Total), 1/76, 1-6012
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$24
Includes two kits. Both are still factory sealed and from Airfix molds. Nicely detailed figures for any diorama near 1/75 and 1/87 (OO and HO) scale. The men are in a useful variety of poses and equipment, including refueling, carrying spanners (two types), positioning bomb, pilot boarding aircraft, serious seeming officers in peaked caps with charts or maps, checking stuff twice. The realistically creased coveralls and flight suits seem a good touch. Just the thing for your diorama of a busy 1/72 Luftwaffe morning. "Mach dein Arbeit gut, Jungs! Wir wollen keine Storungen im Flug!"
Frog Jaguar A.2 or T.2 - Single Or Dual Seat - CEAM France 1973 / RAF XX136 First Production Trainer 1973, 1/72, F402
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
Includes parts to build either version. With four air to surface missiles for strike role. Can be built with gear down or retracted. Includes color painting guide and decals for both aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. In this box art, a coastal freighter or tanker burns after a (Martel missile?) strike by one of the Centre d'expertise aerienne militaire's test A.12's.France's frequent deployment of Jaguars to expand her sphere of influence was referred to by some news outlets as "Jaguar diplomacy."
Frog Gloster Meteor F.Mk.IV - RAF No. 263 Sq or Royal Netherlands No.323 Sq - Red Series, 1/72, F200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$16
Red Series issue with pleasant box art scene of "meatboxes" of Esk. 343, Koninklijke Luchtmacht serenely cruising high above an estuary, possibly the Scheldt. Includes parts and decals to make either version. Excellent full color painting guide is located on the bottom of the box. Typical high quality Frog kit with fine panel lines and no rivet detail so it builds up to a realistic model. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Aurora U-156 German Type IXC U-Boat, 1/209, 725-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$75
1972 Big A logo issue. Features full hull, display stand, detailed conning tower and deck, periscopes, 20mm and 37mm guns, 105mm main deck gun, bow net cutter, full diving planes and propeller detail and decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. U-156 was depth-charged and sunk, March 8, 1943, by a PBY from VP-53, operating out of Trinidad.