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Revell 1913 Mercedes Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H54-89

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM++

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1954 original issue of the famous Highway Pioneers. This kit is in very rare investment-grade 'near mint++' condition. It is from original hobby shop stock that has never been for retail sale until now. Inside, the kit is nice as it is outside. It is never started, and all the parts are still sealed in the factory 'krinkle' bag. With instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.

Imai Nippon Maru 4 Masted Bark With Sails, 1/350, B-704

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Well detailed, full hull or waterline model. This is one of the finer smaller-scale sailing ship and features detailed deck fittings and houses, lifeboats and davits, separately molded yard arms, detailed standing rigging diagrams, full vacuform sails, running rigging diagrams, rigging material and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Imai Kaiwo Maru 4 Masted Bark With Sails, 1/350, B-309

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

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Still factory sealed. Waterline model of the sister ship to the Nippon Maru which took part in Operation Sail in 1976. This is one of the finer smaller-scale sailing ship models and features detailed deck fittings and houses, lifeboats and davits, separately molded yard arms, detailed standing rigging diagrams, full vacuform sails, running rigging diagrams, rigging material and more.

Imai Danmark 3 Masted Full-Rigged Ship With Sails, 1/350, B-313

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

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Waterline model measures about 8.5 inches long when assembled. This is one of the finer smaller-scale sailing ship models and features detailed deck fittings and houses, lifeboats and davits, separately molded yard arms, detailed standing rigging diagrams, full vacuform sails in excellent condition, running rigging diagrams, rigging material, full color painting guide and more. Molded in white, green (hull base plate) and wood tan. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes color flag sheet and instructions.

Revell Cruiser USS Olympia With Tom's Photoetched Superdetail Set, 1/232, 85-5026

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Includes the large photoetched brass Tom's Modelworks Super Detail Set #240-01 so you can built the ultimate Olympia. The detail set is complete, never used and and comes with full instructions. The actual kit is a reissue of the incredibly well detailed "S" kit from the late 1950s. One of Revell's finest ship models and a masterpiece of detail. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Jo-Han 1969 Cadillac Series 62 2 Door Hardtop Friction Drive Promo, 1/25

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Original dealer promotional model in 'excellent' overall condition. There is no warping. The original paint has great color and gloss and is a 9 out of 10 (if 10 was perfect). The clear is excellent but can use. This promo came from an adult collector who got this model new, so it has never been played with. The friction motor is intact and work well. No parts are missing and it is original except that he painted the chassis panel semi-gloss black.

Aurora Beechcraft Super 18 - Larger Scale Issue, 1/60, 83-79

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair

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1964 and the first Aurora release of this ex-Comet kit. Comet made two molds for the Beech 18, a small one and this one, the larger scale (1/60) version. Features clear windows, recessed panel lines, rotating props and pinstripe decals with N numbers. Never started and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: box has wear as shown. The decals are flat and intact but have age foxing.

Special Hobby C-41A US Transport CASA 212-200) - USAF Special Operations Command 2013 / 'Civil' Evergreen Airlines (CIA) / 'Civil' N963BW (Xe Services Formerly Blackwater Av.) / Aviation Worldwide Services (Formerly Blackwater Afhanistan 2000s), 1/72, SH 72385

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Very well molded and detailed kit with many optional parts. Includes paint guide and decals for all aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Revell Esso Oil Tanker Glasgow - (T2 Tanker JL Hanna), 1/400, 05221

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

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Still factory 'round tape' sealed. 2004 reissue of the famous 1950s 'S' kit of the Hanna. Full hull kit with very good detail for that time.

Revell 1903 Cadillac Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H35

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Mint

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In rare, investment-grade condition. This is old hobby shop stock that has never been offered for retail sale until now. 1952 first year issue with the box is in amazing 'mint' condition and inside, the kit has never been started. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.

Revell Firestone Corporal US Army Surface to Surface Missile 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1820-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

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New old stock from a long-closed hobby shop. The box is in amazing investment-quality "Near Mint" condition. It has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no creases, stains or tears, no missing litho, and no price tags or tape (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The only flaws are very light wear as shown. Classic 1958 model of the early US Army surface-to-surface ballistic missile. Features working launcher which can be configured for towing or set up for launch. Includes crew of three and remote control panel with radar. Molded in the correct gloss white and dark olive drab. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Academy THREE Curtiss P-40B Tomahawks, 1/72, 1655

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

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SALE!! Includes all three kits. The models are open but never started. Here are some details for the P-40B kits- very good quality molds with all fine recessed panel lines. Features cockpit detail, optional bombs and drop tank and optional position landing gear. Decals are for Charles Older's aircraft of the 3rd Squadron 'Hell's Angels' of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) Flying Tigers in Kunming, China 1942. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Revell Bf-109 and Hawker Tempest V Fighting Deuces Series, 1/72, H223-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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1969 issue that contains both kits. Revell was famous for the 'series' concept where older kits were put into boxes with dramatic new art and given series names such as this one, or 'Famous Artist' or 'Famous Aircraft' Series. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Monogram Curtiss P-36A - White Box Issue, 1/72, 6790

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. Dated 1979. Very finely molded and detailed kit with traditional high Monogram quality. The Hawk P-36A has the dubious distinction of fighting on both sides and for more countries than any other plane in history during the opening years of WWII. This Hawk, one in a long progression of famous fighter aircraft, was the winner of a 1935 competition. The USAA Corps received the first aircraft in April of 1938 and the French ordered 100 aircraft in May of the same year. French Hawks shot down just over 30 German planes during the battle for France. The Germans captured the aircraft and sold them to Finland. Others were captured when the Germans overran Norway. In all over 800 Hawks were produced and served in China, Netherlands East Indies, Portugal, Great Britain, Thailand, Argentina and Peru. Although an excellent fighter in 1935, the Hawk was outclassed by the time the war started but when flown properly still gave a good account of itself.

Monogram Corsair F4U-4 - VF-61 from USS Midway (1949) - (F4U4), 1/48, 6833

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG++

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Still factory sealed. Dated 1983 and a reissue of the famous 'Four Star' kit of the early 1960s. Many action features; wings fold, landing gear and tail wheel retract and all gear doors close, working arresting gear and turning wheels and prop.

Monogram Grumman Wildcat F4F - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6798

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

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Still factory sealed. 1973 release of the famous 'Four Star' kit featuring folding wings, rotating prop and wheels. Part of a very famous series of 1/48 WWII aircraft models produced by Monogram.

Lindberg USS Sentry AM-299 Motorized (Admirable Class) WWII US Navy Minesweeper, 1/130, 761

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG++

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Still factory sealed. 1987 issue that is motorized for operation in water. Very large scale model of the workhorse minesweeper from World War II. Very nicely detailed for that time and could easily be made remote control with today's very small and efficient systems.

Frog Martin Baltimore Bomber - RAF - Green Series, 1/72, F339

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Green Series issue that shares dramatic Jo Kotula box art with the Air Lines issue. Finely molded and contains no rivets - just fine panel lines. Features rotating turret, crew of three and some interior detail and optional position landing gear. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.

AMT Kodak Film Olds NASCAR / 8187 Kellogg's Chevrolet Monte Carlo / 1932 Ford Phantom Vickie Custom Show Row, 1/25, 6731

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

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SALE!! Contains all three factory sealed kits.

Tamiya Su-122 Russian Tank Destroyer, 1/35, MM193

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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Excellent armor kit. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.