Joe Ott Spitfire With Ott-O-Matic Formers - 22 Inch Wingspan Flying Wood Model, 2201
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$64
Rare kit from the 1940s or very late 1930s. Every rarer in this condition - with a complete box and all contents never disturbed other than when I did the inventory. This is very unusual due to the age and their very fragile nature. This model is one of Joe Ott's mid-range line in size and price. It features glue in a metal tube, 2 sheets of the unique Ott-O-Matic formers on thick stock, factory-carved balsa wood propeller, thin hardwood wing ribs, factory-cut stripwood stock, a factory sealed paper envelope for the small parts (usually consists of fully carved thrust button, main wheels and metal prop shaft/rubber motor hook), clear material for windows, color insignia, covering tissue and excellent plans. The kit has never been started. The loose parts have been inventoried complete and the paper envelope is still factory sealed.
UPC Mitsubishi Ki-46 IIIA Dinah - (ex Marusan), 1/50, 5054-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
Large scale (1/50) Dinah from the original Marusan molds. Kit features 'good' cockpit details for all stations, crew, drop tank, retractable landing gear and optional position tail wheel, working rudder, aileron, elevator and flaps. Has decals for three aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Marvel Douglas 8A-5 / A-33 Attack Bomber - Battle Planes Of America Series - Solid Wood Aircraft, 1/48
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$34
Rare solid model from 1942. At that time, their were 'fliers' and 'solids.' 'Fliers' were notoriously off-scale so they would fly well and also lacked detail. 'Solids' were true scale models that were solid wood and designed only to be scale miniatures (they did not fly). This kit has a worn box missing the end flaps, but inside it is complete with all parts and full-size plans with instructions and a description of this rare aircraft. There are three sheets of printwood and a block for the fuselage. The model has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and plans present. Please note, this is war time model so compressed fibre-board has been substituted for balsa wood. Marvel Mfg. Company was located in Seaford, Long Island, New York and had an extensive line of solid aircraft, wooden ships, army tanks and more. Just as a small example, the following are advertised on the back of this larger-scale solid kit: Grumman JRF-2, Mariner PBM-1, Bell YFM-1, P-38, P-40, Baltimore, Ryan STM-2, Curtiss AT-9, Douglas A-20A, Republic Guardsman, Grumman Skyrocket and Douglas 8A-5.
Monogram EA-6B Prowler, 1/48, 5611
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$49
Still factory sealed. Very well molded and features raised and recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, optional position canopies, detailed gear bays, underwing stores and more.
Revell 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, 1/25, 1244
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$64
Still factory sealed. This is the 1996 reissue of the original 'S' kit utilizing the original artwork. Molded in black, clear and excellent chrome. The Eldorado Brougham four door hardtop (suicide doors) started as a dream car in the GM Motorama and made it to the production floor as the luxury car with "the greatest number of important technological advances ever included in a custom built automobile". The styling was revolutionary at the time. The car sported a large and powerful V-8 engine and air suspension. The interior was simply stunning, with upholstery combinations such as cashmere, nylon and leather in any number of patterns and styles and plenty of chrome trim. In the rear seat, there was a retractable armrest which contained a storage compartment fitted with a vanity, tissue dispenser, cigarette case and a large mirror. All these items, including custom perfume, were designed just for this car. At a price tag of $13,000 few were made but they are valuable classics today.
Fujimi Hughes 500MD Defender ASW - Taiwan Or Spain, 1/48, 5A52-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Features complete cockpit and cabin, detailed rotor head, optional position cabin door, ASW loadout and more. With decals for both Naval forces. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Verlinden Ram II M4 Sherman Conversion - SuperTech Issue, 1/35, 792
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$49
Still factory sealed. Rare and the only kit available to make this tank. This is a conversion kit and the recommended base kit is the commonly-available Tamiya 35039 M3 Lee. In 1941 the Brits and American disagreed on some future tank configurations. As a result, the Brits developed a version of the Lee with their own 57mm six-pounder gun. A total of 1,899 vehicles were produced before 1943. They did see action, although clearly it was an improvement over the Lee tank. However, the Canadian and British forces used them for training exercises. Additionally it was used as a basis for several self-propelled guns and special-purpose vehicles.
Hobby Japan Brompton Folding Bicycle, 1/12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Rare. This is a large-scale model of the famous Brompton folding bicycle. It is well detailed and molded in red plastic and there are a few metal parts as well. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Please note that the instructions are correct for this kit but are from a magazine. The instructions include photos of a built model.
Revell US Army Redstone Rocket, 1/110, H1832-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
1995 reissue of the original 1950s 'S' kit from the same molds. It is a great model of one of the USA's early successful ballistic missiles and an ideal builder. Features launching pad, mobile radar van, testing unit and crew of three. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg North American P-51D Mustang, 1/72, 409-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$25
Rare issue from the late 1950s with artwork by Ray Gaedke. Features fine raised panel lines, full landing gear, pilot bust, wing-mounted triple rocket tubes, display stand and full decals for the box art aircraft. Molded in silver and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: instructions are high quality photocopies.
Easy Built Models Scatterbrain - 30 inch Wingspan for Free Flight - (Blue Box Issue), FF-13
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$32
Still factory sealed. Easy Built was a Canadian manufacturer who made excellent reproductions of classic flying designs from the 1930 and 1940s. Original plans were used. High quality modern kit made in the finest tradition of the stick and tissue flyers. Features high quality printed balsa, strip wood, propeller, rubber, full sized plans and other accessories.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/48, 102-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$54
Third issue of Aurora's Camel. It retains the original 1956 box art, but the square Aurora 'Northern Lights' logo is gone, blotted out with a yellow rectangle and the the soon-to-be classic sunburst 'Famous Fighters' oval. There is no Parents' Magazine Seal and no '69' price circle on this issue. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing PT-13D Kaydet / Navy N2S-5, 1/72, H649-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$30
Still factory sealed. 1966 one piece box issue with markings for either Army Air Force or Navy versions.
UPC Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien 'Tony' (ex-Fujimi), 1/70, 8016-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
From older but quality Fujimi molds and with box art by Scott Eidson. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Life-Like 1936 Ford Roadster - (ex-Pyro), 1/32, 09288
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$32
Still factory sealed. 1970s Life-Like issue from original 1960s Pyro molds. Features detailed molded chassis underside with separately molded front and rear suspension, complete interior, top boot or top in the 'up' position and rear trunk mounted spare tire. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of its 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. Pyro stated that it can be converted to a 'road racing' or slot car.
Tamiya M-1 Abrams Tank with Mine Plow, 1/35, 35158
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Well molded and detailed. Features movable turret, elevating gun, optional position hatches, clear plastic for periscopes, commander figure and accurate M240 and M2 machine guns. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Aurora British SE-5 Scout - Without Parents' Magazine Seal, 1/48, 103-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$72
Rare box art version and in amazing investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect color and gloss, four solid corners, no fading, tears, tags, tape or marks from either. Very light wear is the only flaw. Hardbox is dated 1960 and it appears that this design was only issued for a few years at the most. Molded in gloss olive drab and black. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hasegawa F-104G Starfighter Vikings - West German Navy Demonstration Team, 1/48, 09475
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$42
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the right side as shown. Rare 2003 special edition featuring 143 pieces, all recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells and special markings for the Navy Flight Demonstration team.
Testors 1925 Curtiss R3C-2 - (R3C2 ex Hawk), 1/48, 912
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$16
The Golden Age of Aviation issue. Famous 1925 racing champion from classic Hawk molds. Never started. Still in the factory sealed internal bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Tamiya M113 US Armoured Personnel Carrier, 1/35, MM140
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$36
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed armor kit.