Frog Westland Wessex I (S-58) - Royal Australian Navy or Royal Navy - Red Series, 1/72, F247
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Molded in light gray-blue. Very nicely molded model. Includes decals for both versions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried with all helicopter parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: box is graded lower than it looks because there is a big tear and much missing cardboard on the right small side flap. 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.
Trumpeter Nakajimia A6M2-N Rufe Floatplane - (A6M2N), 1/24, 02410
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Large and very highly detailed model with 181 parts, cast metal aileron and flap shaft, photoetched parts, film instrument and decals for multiple different aircraft. Includes a full color painting guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Chevrolet Monza Long Shot - Stock or Street Rod, 1/25, Q1-0711
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed but the seal has split at the right. 1980 issue that can be built factory or modified. Features powertrain options, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, stock or street axle height, stock or custom exhaust, spoiler and air dam, full interior with custom options, factory or louvered rear window, custom wheels wells, hood scoop, decals and more.
Monogram GMC 4-71 Blower Set, 1/8, AK204-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very rare. First and only Four-Star issue of this rare accessory for customizing and of Monogram's large 1/8 car kits or any other larger car kit. Includes beautifully chromed parts in mint condition, a flexible drive belt and excellent instructions. Never started and complete. The clear cellophane window on the back is in mint condition. In an attempt to make the superb but very expensive 1/8 car molds pay off, Monogram issued some parts separately as accessories for any larger car models. The entire line came out in 1963 and consisted of AK201-59 Six Carb Assembly, AK202-59 Oval Gas Tank, AK203-79 Drag Race Set, AK204-79 GMC Blower Set, AK205-79 Chrome Wheel Set, AK206-100 White Wall Drag Slicks and AK207-79 White Wall Tires. Sales were very weak because all of the 1/8 scale cars were very expensive for that time and the line was discontinued.
Bandai Schutzenpanzerwagen Sd.Kfz. 251/1, 1/48, 8222-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare 1/48 scale kit. Part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Piper Cub J-3 - 25.5 inch Wingspan Gas or Rubber Powered Wooden Aircraft (J3), 1623-250
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Purchased new on April 22, 1972 at "Uncle Bills" near Cleveland, OH. Large scale issue for rubber or gas free flight, or easily converted to RC using today's tiny and light servos and receivers. Box art is by Locher, who did a great deal of the Monogram box artwork also. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with all die cut parts, 'Tube-O-Matic' fuselage construction and 'Rugged Super X Simplified Non-Warping Wing' construction, colorful insignia, detailed full size plans, building instructions, wheels, hardware, tissue and propeller. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Trumpeter German Zestroyer Z-43 1944 Z Class Destroyer, 1/350, 05323
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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A state-of-the art kit from new molds. It includes numerous photoetched parts in two frets (details and railings), a one-piece full hull and is extensively detailed with 470+ parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram OS2U-3 Kingfisher - RAF Or US Navy - Blue Box Issue - (OS2U3), 1/48, PA135-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. First issue dated 1966. This kit is part of the very famous line of 1/48 scale World War II action kits. Finely molded and detailed for that time with traditional Monogram quality. Features optional parts so you can built a the ship-based (float) or wheeled land version, good cockpit detail, underwing bombs, elevating and rotating gun, pilot and gunner figures, five piece canopy that can be positioned closed or in several open configurations and choice of US Navy or Royal Navy decals. The Royal Navy aircraft were called Kingfisher I and 100 of them were delivered with both wheel and float gear. The US Navy aircraft is that of Lieutenant William F. Eadie from a Kingfisher squadron based in the Ellice Islands. He spotted and rescued Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker and his companions after they had been on a raft in the Pacific for 21 days and virtually given up for lost. Lt. Eadie moved the most injured into the radio compartment while Rickenbacker and the other crew member were lashed to the wings. Eadie figured that the aircraft could not fly, and luckily he met a PT boat and transfered the uninjured men to it.
Monogram Battlestar Galactica, 6028
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Rare, original issue is dated 1978 and was release in conjunction with the popular TV series. Very nicely detailed. Measures 17.5 inches long when assembled and molded in silver plastic.
Lindberg Sea Witch Clipper Sailing Ship (ex-Marx), 1/96, 813
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1979 issue that used the original Marx Sea Witch/Swordfish molds. A beautiful and well detailed model with over 500 parts that measures 33 inches long when assembled. The world's largest toy manufacture, Louis Marx, spared no expense in this early 1950s entry into the growing field of plastic models. The model claims to the first time that anyone could build a museum-quality large ship at home. The claim is correct since the kit pre-dates the Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark. Full hull kit features complete deck fittings, extensive standing and running rigging instructions, optional billowing sails (in 'excellent' condition'), crew members, rigging thread and metal chain. It is molded in several colors just like the original Marx issue. The kit has never been started. All the parts that Lindberg sealed from the factory are still in the factory sealed bags. The hull, stands and mast/yard tree were never factory sealed, but I have inventoried them complete. Includes flag sheet, transfers and excellent instructions.
Revell 1936 Cord Phaeton Highway Pioneers - US Antique Series, 1/32, H73-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Original issue dated 1954 in 'excellent++' condition inside and out. The US Antique series was the first one to have real box art for the exact kit inside. This kit is from old hobby shop stock and has never been sold retail until now; but the box does has light wear as shown. Inside the box, it has not been started. All the parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag. Includes instructions. This is from the issues produced with Gowland & Gowland as it carries their 'balloon' logo on the box top a the lower right. Not long after this, the Gowland logo would disappear completely, leaving only the Revell logo. It is also worth noting that this is one of the first non-generic Highway Pioneers boxes. Earlier boxes were all the same, with the kit number and car stamped on the side, usually with a red or black rubber stamp. This box is completely dedicated to the Cord and even has advertisements for very early Pre-S issue Revell 1954 ship and aircraft kits on the long sides. 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.
Pyro 1951 Chevrolet Custom Wagon, 1/32, C319-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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1966 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many kit subjects based on historical significance instead of 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 the actual car in most cases Features detailed chassis, complete interior and more. Molded in brown and clear. Advertised as being ideal for slot car conversion. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Life-Like Chevrolet 1957 Bel-Air Convertible - (ex-Pyro), 1/32, C300-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. 1970s Life-Like issue from 1960s Pyro molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of its kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Even in the late 1960s Pyro designers decided that the '57 Chevy was a modern classic. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. This model is nicely detailed and Pyro states that it can be converted to a 'road racing' or slot car.
Revell Douglas C-47 Skytrain Berlin Airlift - USAF 'Camel Caravan To Berlin' 525th Sq October 1948 / 'Fassberg Flyer 60th Troop Carrier Wing (Heavy) Nov 1948 / RAF Dakota IV 77th Sq Berlin Airlift Lubeck Feb 1948 - (ex-Monogram), 1/48, 04518
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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NOTE: builder only. Please read carefully. Unusual issue dated 1998 that includes decals for three different Berlin Airlift aircraft. Excellent kit originally from Monogram molds. Features detailed cockpit, cargo compartment with optional position loading doors, detailed landing gear and engines and markings for both versions. NOTE: this kit has minor but neat assembly. The following sub-assemblies are built: clear side windows (quality of assembly is 'excellent++), wheel halves are built and painted ('very good++' quality), navigators glued to bulkhead ('excellent') and the engines and tail wheel are neatly painted (but not assembled). There is no other painting or assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one small part, #22 venturi tube. Otherwise includes all other parts, instructions and decals.
Monogram SB2C Helldiver Dive Bomber - White Box Issue, 1/48, 04518
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
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Still factory sealed. 1973 issue that features retracting landing gear, folding wings, opening bomb bay, dropping bomb that swings out to clear the prop, sliding cockpit and gunner's canopy, moving machine gun and crew.
Revell Motorized Robert E. Lee Steamboat, 1/275, H402-398
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very rare first and only motorized issue dated 1961 with the Master Modeler logo. Contains Master Modeler collectors stamp for this kit. Includes full motor pack with "Long Life Motor - Brass Contacts - Precision Gears." Operates forward or reverse. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. The motor, motorizing parts and hardware are still in their small factory sealed bag. All the riverboat parts are still in the large internal factory sealed bag. Includes decals, flag sheet, Master Modeler's Stamp and instructions all in 'excellent' condition.
Lindberg Star Probe Space Shuttle, 1/96, 1147
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. 1976 issue of the old 1950s 'Mars Probe Landing Module.'
MPC 1988 Chevrolet Camaro - Stock / Street, 1/25, 6206
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Well detailed with over 120 parts and can be built as one of two versions.
Airfix Vickers Vanguard Jet-Prop - Trans-Canada Airlines, 1/144, 4-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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The British were very quick to design and build successful turbo (jet) prop airliners after the war. The turboprops had superior speed, range and fuel economy. The Vanguard was one of several excellent designs. She cruised at 425 MPH with a full passenger load and 7 to 8 tons of cargo below the cabin. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: one propeller is missing one blade.
Kader Bristol Sycamore Mk.3 - (ex-Lincoln), 1/65, 3911
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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From Lincoln molds and a very nice older kit. Features full interior with cockpit and cabin seating, optional position cabin doors, detailed rotor head, landing gear 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 (fuselage and rotor blades only) have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.