Seacraft Shipyards US Navy Corvette - 10 Inch Long Wooden Ship Kit
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$65
From 1945. Above-average quality early wooden ship kit. Features full hull precarved to correct overhead outline, two sheets of very nicely done print wood, wood stock as needed, several sizes of wooden dowels as needed, correct diameter smoke stack dowels, hollow superstructure style build, very well drawn plans with side, rear and overhead profiles, hull sections, cut out doors and window detail, several other views and drawings to aid construction and detail, awnings, rigging diagram, assembly instructions and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and plans/instructions. Seacraft Shipyards was located in New York, New York and advertised a line of sailing vessels, aircraft carriers, warships and freighters. If you have more information about Seacraft please email me at oldmodels@yahoo.com
Revell 1910 Cadillac Limousine Factory Display - Built Up With Base - Highway Pioneers, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$59
This is a Revell-factory built display built for hobby shop promotional use around 1954/55. The intention was simple- if hobby shops would purchase and show these attractively built displays, potential buyers would see them and immediately purchase the kit. This probably worked well; but the hitch was that these displays were expensive for the 1950s, so few hobby shops could afford them. There were other difficulties too. Once in public, there was heavy attrition; parts easily broke, and when the new kits came out next year, they were thrown away to make room for more. Which makes condition of this one even more exceptional. The actual model is very neatly built and Revell factory airbrushed. You can always tell the Revell-built models by the airbrushing and the way the parts were masked. The actual car is complete, nothing is broken and there are no repairs. Even the base is in very good condition; however the clear cover is missing and the car could use a cleaning. 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.
Airmodel Me-262 B-1A/U1 Conversion, 1/72
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$5
Includes finely cast resin radar and loop antenna with vacuform canopy. Never started and complete with all parts and instructions.
Revell Experimental Bumpers and Grilles, 1/25, C1152
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$26
Rare. Narrow-box issue of the 'Custom Car Parts' from the early to mid 1960. Oddly, this is the same kit number and parts tree as "Dream Car Bumpers and Grilles" but with a different name. All parts are chrome plated and the instructions are on the reverse of the card. Never used and inventoried 100% complete.
Revell Super DC-8 61 African Safari - ASA - (DC861), 1/144, 4231
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$75
Still factory sealed. Kit features optional position landing gear, excellent moldings, boarding stairs and large colorful complete ASA decals as shown on the box art.
Lindberg Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor, 1/48, 539
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$38
Still factory sealed. This kit is made from the original 1950s molds in large 1/48 scale. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Airmodel F-86H / F-86K / TF-86F / CA-27 Sabre Conversions - Bagged, 1/72, 25
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$24
Contains parts for all four conversions. Mold quality is 'excellent' with all fine recessed panel lines. Includes detailed drawings of changes, including wings, and even lists the best base kits for all four conversion. Molded in white and clear. Never started and complete. Vacuform conversion kit only - requires base kits (not included) to complete. Conversion kits require a base injection molded kit (not included) to complete. This is a basic conversion only - some scratchbuilding is required.
Hawk F8F Bearcat, 1/48, 87
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
For the advanced Hawk collector. Solid wood, wartime scale kit from 1946. Features 3D cut and tapered fuselage, completely finished engine nacelle, very nicely factory-cut wings, horizontal & vertical stabilizers, fully finished wheels, metal seat, clear vacuform canopy (still clear, not yellowed), plastic propeller, wood stock as necessary, color decal sheet, and excellent Hawk full size plans. Never started and inventoried 100% complete. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were very complete and included plastic or metal details and superb quality drawings for the true scale enthusiast.
Revell Nike Ajax SAM With Launcher - History Makers Issue MIM-3 - (ex Renwal), 1/32, 8648
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$78
Still factory sealed and from the original high-quality Renwal molds. This is the 1983 Revell release of America's first operational surface-to-air system. Feature Nike Ajax missile with separating stages, moving control surfaces and a launcher that operates as the real one does. For the ultimate diorama, it can connect to other Ajax models to create an entire battery.
Airfix Folland Gnat T.1 CFS - RAF Aerobatic Team 'Red Arrows' Little Rissington 1972 - Blister Pack, 1/72, 01036-2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$18
Still factory sealed. 1973 issue molded in red and clear. Had decals and paint guide for Red Arrow aircraft.
Scale Models 1912 Ford Model T Delivery Truck - (ex Hubley), 1/20, 4027
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
Large 1/20 scale kit from quality Hubley molds. This is one in a series of popular and desirable antique vehicle models originally made in tthe 1970s and later reissued by Gabriel and then Scale Models. Features excellent and detailed metal casting for all main pieces, over 100 parts, cast metal body, roof, hood, engine, suspension and more, many injection molded parts such as spoke wheels, interior seats and many other details, two trees of brass plated parts, working steering, detailed engine, removable hood, complete exhaust, suspension & driveline, full interior, flexible engine hoses, woodgrain decals, choice of license plates and more. Includes white rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The small metal parts are still in factory sealed bags; the big metal parts and plastic parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions. Likely dates from the 1980s.
StromBecker Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket - Bagged - (D5582), G42
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$29
Perfect 'Classic Builder' kit! StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. This one includes beautiful hardwood parts, a clear plastic canopy, full decals in 'excellent' condition as shown, sandpaper, sanding stick and photocopied instructions. The kit has never been started. It is either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried complete with all parts with decals and instructions.
Merlin Models deHavilland Vampire T.11 Two Seater, 1/72, 17
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$18
Limited run plastic kit with metal detail parts and decals. Nicely molded with recessed panel lines. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Convair XFY-1 VTO Pogo, 1/48, 536
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$29
Still factory sealed. Large scale model dated 1987. Features fine raised surface detail, counter-rotating propellers, pilot figure and boarding ladder. The Convair VTO was a Navy program for a high performance zero-length take off fighter. The aircraft flew well but transition from vertical/horizontal and back was tricky. This, combined with the performance of the new jets signaled the end of the program in 1955.
Westerfield 36' Fowler Stock Car Modern With 5' Doors - Canadian National - HO Craftsman Kit, HO, 4251
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$28
Out of production. Very high quality modern craftsman-style HO kit. The main parts are beautifully cast in high definition resin while the details are injection molded and metal. With transfers. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag and the rest have been inventoried complete including transfers and instructions.
Novo Fokker VII B-3M Southern Cross - (ex Frog), 1/72, F175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$29
From quality ex-Frog molds and nicely molded and detailed. NOTE: this kit has very minor 'professional' quality sub-assembly as noted: wing halves, elevator halves and nacelle halves. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Cleveland Hawker Lightweight Fighter 1936 Hurricane - 20 Inch Wingspan Flying Model, 1/16, R-59
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
Excellent model from the legendary Cleveland Model & Supply Company in Ohio. This is a traditional stick-and-tissue flying model in the Cleveland 'Rep' line; the "R" series part numbers are essentially scaled down SF kits. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes plans. Please note that this series of "R" kits shared a common box; the only way you could tell what was inside was to read the stamped part number and name on the end flap.
Pyro IJN Musashi Battleship - Table Top Navy, 1/1200, C392-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
Small scale ship kit from the Table Top Navy series. Very nicely done kits for their time. Can be built full hull or waterline. Features propeller and shaft detail, separately molded turrets, stacks, many superstructure parts and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and instructions. Many of the Pyro kits came from Eagle (then Eaglewall) molds in England. Eaglewall went out of business around 1962 and Pyro acquired at least some of the molds. Pyro reissued some of these kits in the mid 1960s with AJ Rudisill artwork. Evidently the line was successful, as Pyro then cut some of their own molds and expanded the series significantly. The earlier issues have the full color artwork and a three digit part number. Later issues have a 'B' or 'C' in front of the three digit kit number; some have simplified box art that is a modification of the original Rudisill paintings by painting out most of the background. Pyro issued these kits into the late 1960 when Life-Like took over the molds. Some were reissued by Life-Like.
Faller Junkers Ju-88 Motorized, 1/100, 1088
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$54
Rare model kit from the early 1960s and nicely molded for that time. Both props are designed to be motorized with the Faller No. 1001 Miniature Electric Motor (not included, Faller sold them separately.) Features extended or retracted landing gear, separately molded dive brakes, clear canopy and nose and decals for multiple aircraft. Molded in a stunning swirl green and butterscotch brown, gray, red and with clear canopies & display stand. The kit has never been started. The small parts (with motorizing-specific parts) are still in the factory sealed bag. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete, including decals and instructions. Even the Faller packing quality inspection slip is still present.
MPC Vought F4U-1 Corsair Profile Series - US Marine Reserve / USS Bunker Hill 1944 / Royal New Zealand Air Force 14th Sq Guadalcanal 1945 - (F4U1), 1/72, 2-1108-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
In the 1970s, MPC released the very popular Profile Series. Inside each box was a quality Airfix kit but with MPC decals to build any of the three aircraft shown on the box top. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in remarkable 'near mint' condition, which is rare for Profile Series kits.