StromBecker North American FJ-2 Fury, C-46
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$75
Beautiful kit from the 1950s made of quality hardwood - no balsa. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive model and comes with a unique display stand. Features all carved and smooth wood parts, clear plastic canopy, full color decals, glue, wood filler, sandpaper and special display stand. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and plans. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacture. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are precarved to shape - you only had to glue, sand and paint to finish them.
William H Low Co Rumsey 'Big City' Hose Wagon Circa 1890 - Wilo Line Fire Trucks, 1/24, FH130
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$75
Very rare. Likely from the 1940s. William H Low Co., of Braintree Mass., issued the 'Wilo Line' which featured a superb series of antique commercial firefighting equipment, all in 1/48 scale. Bill Low was the designer of all kits and he was a superb model maker. The scale is given as 1/2" and the finished 'Big City' model wagon is approximately 7 inches long without the horse hitch and ~ 13 inches long with it. The kits were very advanced for the time and shared many of the pre-fabrication methods of Hudson Miniatures. Wilo Line kits features "all parts in this kit cut to size and shape." Includes plastic injection molded spoke wheels, precut and machined large and small wooden parts, beautiful, fully finished fire extinguishers, metal stock, a sealed bag of smaller parts including a great many more fully carved wood parts, metal parts and full size plans with numerous drawings and detailed text instructions. There is even a big photo of the actual prototype. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed small-parts bags with the non-sealed parts inventoried complete including instructions/plans. The kits in this line include Amoskeag Steamer, Hose Reel, Hose Wagon, Chemical Engine and many others. In most cases they are the only kits in existence of these historic vehicles. Bill Low did design at least one 'non-fire truck' kit in his Will-O-Line - a Conestoga Wagon, advertised as being 1/24 scale, kit #B14 for $2.85 listed as "This is another Museum Piece by Bill Low." After seeing these fire truck kits, I do not doubt that.
MPC Mikoyan Gurevich Mig-23B or Mig-23E Flogger - (ex-Airfix), 1/72, 14201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$12
1982 MPC kit from quality Airfix molds. Features wings that swing, operating elevators, optional position landing gear and underside fin, drop tank and weapons loads for 'B' or 'E' variants. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Cleveland Nieuport 17 Scout Plane - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, M-12
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$95
Dated 1949. This is a Cleveland Master kit Scale Flying model in 1/16 museum scale. The box has wear as shown but the insides are in excellent condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, wood stock as required, completely machine carved cowl/engine, fully formed and painted scale wooden wheels, fully formed thrust bearing and rubber motor retainer, metal stock, clear windshield celluloid, 5 sheets of color insignia including an instrument panel, rigging thread, two colors of covering material, highest quality plans and more. The model has not been started. The parts have been inventoried 100% complete with all paperwork included. Plans are in 'excellent+' condition. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911) and Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around this time. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - they were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream-to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest operating single-owner model airplane supply business- Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's Great Recruiter - Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
DML Mi-28 Havoc, 1/72, 2501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$22
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave. Very well detailed kit from modern molds.
California Model Co Furniture Factory Corrugated Metal - Craftsman Kit (ex-Suydam), HO, 1
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
Excellent kit featuring all main, corrugated metal parts, other metal stock, metal fittings, clear windows with printed mullions, a variety of different factory signs and names and more. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including signs and detailed instructions.
Merlin Models Morane Saulnier 28, 1/72, 95
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$58
Rare and believed to be the only 1/72 injection molded kit of this subject. Features very nice limited-run injection molded main parts, many cast metal details, airfoil strut material and decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Sea Venom F.A.W. Mk. 21/53 - Australian Navy or Royal Navy, 1/72, F295
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
Includes color paint guide and markings for HMAS Melbourne RAN or HMS Ark Royal RN. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Gloster Meteor III, 1/72, 02038-1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$20
Still factory sealed. Fourth logo type.
Airfix B-24 Liberator Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1503-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
From the 1960s. Wide 'White' box issue with white side panels and action-packed artwork showing part of a box formation of B-24s at the moment of "Bombs Away!" Guns blaze at attacking fighters while flak burst close in. One B-24 is going down with the starboard wing in flames. This was a well detailed kit for that time. Guns elevate and turrets move, ailerons, elevators and rudders move, the landing gear retracts and extends, props rotate, has 'good' cockpit detail, a crew of 8 and optional position crew entry door and ladder. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Americal-Gryphon 1 Kriegsmarine Camouflage 1917-1918 / 2 Nachtbombengeschwader Camo 1916-1918 (I) / 3 Nachtbombengeschwader Camo 1917-1918 (II) / 4 Nachtbombengeschwader Camo 1917-1918 (III) / 5 Five Color Lozenge Camouflage 1917-1918 (top) / 6 Five Color Lozenge Camoufla, 1/72
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good
$42
Rare. Includes all six 1/72 decal sets in mint, never used condition and fresh from climate controlled storage.
Hasegawa F-14A Tomcat Pacific Fleets With Black Box Cockpit (Resin) / Verlinden Cockpit Detail Set (PE) - VF-21 Freelancers (2 aircraft) / VF-154 Black Knights (2 aircraft) / VF-111 Sundowners, 1/48, P18
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$68
Includes Black Box #48047 F-14A or F-14B Cockpit Set in resin, still sealed. Also includes Verlinden 1/48 F-14A Photoetched Cockpit Detail Set (never used and complete). The actual kit is a special issue that includes a very large decal sheet for 5 different aircraft. Very highly detailed and beautifully molded with all very fine recessed panel lines. Includes limited edition metal parts, rubber tires and photoetched details. The kit has never been started. Many parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. The ones that were not sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing PT-13D / PT-17 Kaydet Stearman, 1/72, 4116
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$24
Still factory sealed. Dated 1982.
Monogram Hawker Mk 1B Typhoon Blue Box Issue, 1/48, 6841
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$38
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade condition. 1968 Mattel-Monogram issue that was part of a very popular and successful 1/48 WWII line that Monogram started in the early 1960s. Features optional position landing gear, detailed wheel wells, full cockpit interior, rotating wheels and prop and optional position canopy. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airmodel Mig-9, 1/72, 41
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$7
Early USSR jet. Excellent moldings with all fine recessed panel lines. Has better molded detail than many injection molded kits. Never started and complete. Vacuform models are not recommended for beginners; experience is required as well as scratch building skills for many details.
Iskra Grumman F4F-4 (F4F4) Wildcat - (ex-Frog) Fleet Air Arm, 1/72, 7201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$18
From quality Frog molds. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The manufacture is somewhat of a mystery. Iskra issued this kit in 1991 and clearly obtained the molds from someone, perhaps Novo. It is difficult to tell as the Frog molds have been around the world. No other kits were issued.
Fujimi Lancia Stratos HF 1976 Ralley Monte-Carlo Motorized, 1/20, RC3-1200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
Older but very nicely detailed. Features all hardware for motorization, full interior, steerable front wheels, an incredible, large decal sheet with all stripes for the box art automobile and more. Molded in white, black, clear, chrome plate and gold plate (rims). There is even a color poster of this car. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please note that Fujimi did not include the RE14 electric motor with this issue.
KVZ Mil Mi-1 'Hare' Helicopter - Poland / USSR / DDR / USSR, 1/100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$22
KVZ was the logo used by this East German kit manufacturer from 1969 to 1973. During this time, some fantastic Cold War kits were produced of Russian Aeroflot Airliners and Military Helicopters and Aircraft. Never started. This kit is molded in dark green and clear and features raised details, antenna material and has cockpit detail with a crew of two. It includes decals for all countries listed. Never started. NOTE: missing small clear panel under nose. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions.
Wilhelmshaven Angelburg Freighter / WWII Troopship, 1/250, 1016
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$22
This ship was launched in 1938 and had a very active career in WWII. She is listed as surviving until 1962. Features color printed high-quality cardstock - no painting required. The kit has not been started. The parts are complete and the sheets are uncut. For a history, copy and paste this address into your browser: http://www.historisches-marinearchiv.de/projekte/weseruebung/ausgabe.php?where_value=50
Union 1904 De Dion Bouton, 1/16, C-04-1200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
Rare. Older but highly detailed kit. Features working worm gear steering, detailed interior and is molded in white, black, clear, brass plated and includes rubber tires and metal parts as well. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.