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Maircraft Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless, 1/48, H-8

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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From the 1940s. Features 3D cut fuselage, nicely 2D cut wings, stock wood, printwood prop and hub, a sealed bag of details, full color decals and excellent full-sized plans. Never started and complete. Maircraft was originally founded in the early or mid 1930s by Gordon Christoph and went by the name Aircraft Model Company. The company produced a typical line of solid 'profile cut' kits that required the usual high talent levels for carving and finishing. A former Comet Model Airplane & Supply Co. salesman, Jack Mair, bought the company in the early 1940s and renamed it Maircraft. This company was one of the handful of solid kit producers who issued models in a consistent 1/48 scale during the 1930s and 1940s (others included Hawk and Dyna-Model). This lead to one of the most desirable and rare model kits ever produced in the USA - the wood/plastic 1/48 United DC-3 model issued immediately after World War 2. Other than the P-61 and a few other Maircraft offerings, most were simple kits that sold for the low price of about 35 cents and gave the owners many hours of pleasurable work.

Maircraft Heinkel He-51 - Solid Wood Model Airplane, 1/48, S9

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+++

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Maircraft was originally founded in the early or mid 1930s by Gordon Christoph and went by the name Aircraft Model Company. The company produced a typical line of solid 'profile cut' kits that required the usual high talent levels for carving and finishing. A former Comet Model Airplane & Supply Co. salesman, Jack Mair, bought the company in the early 1940s and renamed it Maircraft. This company was one of the handful of solid kit producers who issued models in a consistent 1/48 scale during the 1930s and 1940s (others included Hawk and Dyna-Model). This lead to one of the most desirable and rare model kits ever produced in the USA - the wood/plastic 1/48 United DC-3 model issued immediately after World War 2. Other than the P-61 and a few other Maircraft offerings, most were simple kits that sold for the low price of about 35 cents and gave the owners many hours of pleasurable work. This kit features a full size plan with instructions steps, fuselage that is about 80% cut, profile cut parts, printwood and a small bag of details. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.

Monogram TWA Ford Tri-Motor Blue Box Issue, 1/77, PA161-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Good-

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Still factory sealed. From 1966. Fourth issue of the Ford Trimotor, but 2nd issue with TWA markings and first Blue Box release.

Guillows Piper Super Cub 95 - 24 inch Wingspan for Free Flight or R/C Conversion, 303

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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Large scale well detailed kit. Can be flown rubber free flight, gas free flight, or converted to electric RC using today's small and light servos and receivers. Well detailed with scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, vacuform cowl, full color decals, colored tissue, die cut balsa parts, strip wood, rubber motor, plywood firewall and excellent full size plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production.

Monogram DLG-16 USS Leahy Guided Missile Frigate, 1/415, 8296

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

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Still factory sealed. Rare Monogram full-hull ship kit. 16 inches long when assembled. Kit features twin Terrier Launcher and Missiles that rotate with the radar directors, torpedo tubes, ASROC launcher, helicopter, display stand and more

ESCI Lockheed Mk I / II Hercules (British C-130), 1/72, 9103

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Rare version of the venerable Herc for the RAF. Features detailed cockpit, complete cargo bay, optional position cargo doors and crew door, optional position boarding ladder, detailed landing gear wells, drop tanks, air refueling probe and more. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: the cockpit is built (but not installed in the fuselage). There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Special Hobby Fokker D-XXI With Wasp Junior Engine - Markings For Six Different Finnish Aircraft, 1/48, 48073

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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Highly detailed injection molded model with numerous resin cast and photoetched metal details, as well as a full color paint guide and markings for 6 different Finnish aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Berkeley Junkers Ju-87 Stuka Drops Bombs - 27 Inch Wingspan For Free Flight or RC Conversion

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+++

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Very early Berkeley kit. Stuka features 27 inch wingspan and unique 'Automatic Bomb-Release During Flight'. Rubber powered model. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Berkeley is a very famous manufacturer of flying model kits from the Golden Age of flying aviation, about 1932-1954. Founded in 1933 by William Effinger, the company was quite progressive in producing quality kits - it was likely the Berkeley 'Buccaneer' was the first gas powered model in kit form. In the later 1930s, Effinger acquired the services of a very talented Henry Struck. Struck went on to design numerous award-winning kits under the Berkeley name. Berkeley weathered the post WWII recession and emerged as a major kit producer in the late 1940 and 1950s. These were great years for Berkeley and they produced some incredible and large kits. The company went bankrupt in about 1960 however. Fox engines (Duke Fox) bought the company and released the kits alongside his own FOX models and engines. This arrangement did not last, and in the early 1960s the Berkeley name disappeared from hobby shop shelves.

Lindberg Curtiss JN4D Jenny, 1/48, 2317

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

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1976 issue. A nice kit with detailed engine, removable cowling, full cockpit, two pilots, ground crewman and aircraft tail dolly. Molded in gloss yellow and clear. Never started. Either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Testors 1948 Ford Coupe, 1/25, 115

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Highly detailed kit dated 1976. Builds up a rolling chassis just like the actual car. Features full engine and engine compartment detail, complete suspension, flip up front seats, full interior, opening hood and more. Moded in black, chrome, clear and with and rubber tires. Never started. Many parts are still in the factory sealed bag; those that were not sealed have been inventoried complete with all parts, special metal chrome trim stickers and instructions.

Aurora United Boeing 747 Friendship Jumbo Jet, 1/156, 362-250

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

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AURORA block letters logo hardbox issue dated 1970. Features big 15 inch wingspan, clear cockpit windshield, detailed 18 wheel landing gear, large display stand and full United decals. Molded in white, clear and with a large gray tripod stand. Decals are in rare 'excellent++' condition. Please note that the instructions are the older 1960s United 747 issue. Aurora was known for using up all old materials, so this is far from a surprise.

Cutting Edge U-2 Dragon Lady U-2A / U-2C / U-2D / U-2F #2 Decal Set - Bagged, 1/48, CED48150

Cardstock Paper Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

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Never used and in mint condition. With color paint and marking guide.

Tamiya Kampfpanzer Leopard Motorized And Remote Control, 1/35, MT225-798

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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Rare. Tamiya's early armor were work of the mold maker's art, and the top of the line issues had push-button remote control and dual electric motor operation. This is one of those kits, featuring factory-assembled, all-metal gear box with two RE-14 electric motors, hand-held remote control, factory wired switch and control unit, metal hardware and a very well detailed model kit of this West German MBT. Never started and inside it is like new. All of the motorizing parts were blister pack mounted on a very attractive cardboard display; this is present, still sealed and in 'near mint+' condition. All of the plastic parts that Tamiya factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags; the ones with colorful 'Leopard' headers still have them present and in 'excellent' condition. The few large parts that were never factory sealed are inventoried complete. Includes factory sealed decals and 'excellent' instructions.

Revell Boeing 747 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, 1/144, 4223

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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1983 Revell of Germany issue. Nicely molded large kit featuring detailed engine pods and landing gear, clear cockpit windows, through-molded passenger windows, display stand and a large, extensive and colorful KLM decal sheet. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: instructions are photocopies of the originals.

Revell Boeing 727-100 Lufthansa Europa-Jet - (727), 1/144, 4201

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. Revell of Germany issue dated 1982 with a large and extensive decal sheet. Landing gear can be built up or down and rear passenger loading ramp can be placed up or down.

Aurora Douglas DC-10 American Airlines, 1/144, 366-250

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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1969 hardbox issue. Molded in gloss silver, clear and with the dark gray/blue 'Tripod' stand and very colorful American Airlines decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions and 'excellent' condition decals. They are 100% intact, flat, have some typical yellowing and a tiny bit of bug damage to the backing sheet only.

Monogram Curtiss Goshawk F11C-2 / P-6E Hawk / Boeing F4B-4 - Blue Box Issues (F11C2 / F4B4), 1/72, 6796

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good to Exc

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SALE!! Includes all three builder only kits; please read the condition carefully. NOTE: these kits have 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: P-6E fuselage halves, lower wing, tail feathers and landing gear. Complete except for display stand. F4B-4 same but with the cowl ring halves also assembled. Complete except for display stand. F11C-2 is the same as the F4B-4 except the drop tank is also built. Complete except for display stand.

Revell Martin B-57B Intruder Strategic Air Power Issue, 1/82, H132

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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1968 Strategic Air Power Series from the same molds as the 'S' kit, so it makes an ideal builder. Features optional position landing gear, clear canopy and detailed crew figures. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: one gear door is a different color plastic. It is from an earlier issue of this same kit.

StromBecker US Navy Regulus Guided Missile, M1-29

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Rare 1950s one and only issue. StromBecker was famous for their high-quality line of precarved quality hardwood and plastic kits. All of the carving is is done to the final shape and the wings, fin and nose beautifully injection molded in plastic. Includes a precarved hardwood base and formed metal stand wire. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Never started. 100% complete with all parts and plans. The plans are printed on the back of the box.