Heller Pamir, 1/150, 80887
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$215
Very large and highly detailed kit. Measures 75 cm in length and 40 cm high. 738 parts. Has billowing vac sails and full rigging supplies and instructions. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. Never started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Sails are in 'excellent+' condition. The Pamir was bulit in 1905 at Blohm & Voss shipyards to become the 51st ship in the fleet of R.F. Laeisz of Hamberg ("The Flying P Line" was a reference to the starting letter of most of the ships names and the numerous records that they held). She was a four masted barque of 4425 tons with a crew of 33. She saw extensive trade service between the wars and served in both World Wars. After WWI she was given away as compensation; however her original owner bought her back in the 1920s. Before WWI she was sold to a Finnish cereal shipping fleet. Her beauty saved her from torpedoes from a Japanese Submarine - the Commander simply could not sink so wonderful a ship. In her 40th year of existence, the Pamir was bought with the Passat by a Dutch demolition crew. Yet at the last moment the West German merchant marine bought both ships to train cadets in the 1950s. During one such training trip, the Pamir was lost under mysterious circumstances in an Atlantic storm in 1957.
Revell Douglas DC-7 United Airlines Mainliner, 1/122, H168
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
1974 issue of the ultimate piston-driven airliner. Kit features boarding ramps, optional position passenger door and rotating wheels and props. Large colorful decal sheet is in 'mint' condition. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
MPC 1974 Dodge Charger - Stock / Custom Panel Wagon / Drag Version, 1/25, 1-7407-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$145
Very rare first issue, and ever rarer in never started, internally sealed condition. Has parts to build one of the three versions shown. Features detailed 440 CID engine and compartment, opening hood, full interior detailed underside and more. Molded in white, chrome plate, clear, red-tinted clear and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed (chrome and clear) have been inventoried complete. With instructions and decals. NOTE: the windshields (stock and custom) each have a tire burn.
Scale Models 1932 Chevrolet Phaeton (ex-Hubley), 1/20, 4002
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$74
Still factory sealed. Large 1/20 scale kit from ex-Hubley molds. Very nicely detailed model for that time that has a rolling chassis build up just like the actual car. Features metal frame, body, engine, hood, etc, injection molded white interior, convertible top and spoke wheels, chrome plated radiator, luggage rack, hood vents, bumpers, headlights and much more and real rubber tires. Details include complete engine, full suspension and exhaust system, complete interior, luggage trunk, steerable front wheels and more.
Scale Models Ford Model A Roadster - (ex-Hubley), 1/20, 4010
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$64
Still factory sealed. One of a series of popular and desirable metal and plastic kits from ex-Hubley molds. The metal castings are very well done and detailed. Features cast metal body, rumble seat cover, frame, hood, engine, suspension and more, many injection molded parts including wire wheels, roof, headlights, interior seats and more. Includes real rubber tires. Features steering front wheels, full rolling chassis with engine, exhaust, suspension and driveline just like the real car, removable hood, complete interior and more. Kit likely dates from the 1980s.
Artesania Latina Bluenose II, 1/75, 20500
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$94
Very highly detailed and intricate plank-on-frame kit measuring 23 inches long and 23 inches high when assembled. Castings are in solid brass or Britannia metal. Includes full size plans and instruction book. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags and compartments.
Minicraft Highway Pioneers (Ex-Gowland/Revell) 1900 Packard / 1903 Ford A / 1904 Olds Delivery, 1/32, 1501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$29
NOTE: missing 1903 Cadillac and missing all instructions. One of at least five such Highway Pioneer reissues by Minicraft that make ideal builders. The original molds were used for these issues as evidenced by the engraved 'Gowland' on several kit parts. Includes the three cars listed. The kits have never been started. All three cars are still in the internal factory sealed bags. NOTE: missing all the instructions.
Hobby-Time Bell XV-3 US Army Convertiplane, 1/43, 901-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM++
$89
SALE!! From the 1950s. One and only issue in amazing, investment grade condition. I personally removed these kits from the original Hobby-Time shipping box - it is the first time they have seen light since the factory. There is very, very little wear - only as much you would expect from the original packing and boxing operations. This is a very nice kit for that time with fine raised panel lines, interior detail and molded in gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. The original 'krinkle' bag is present but brittle and cracked. I inventoried the parts and they are 100% present. The decals and instructions are in 'mint' condition.
Minicraft Highway Pioneers (Ex-Gowland/Revell) 1907 Renault / 1910 Cadillac / 1907 Sears Buggy / 1910 Ford T, 1/32, 1502
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$49
Still factory seasled. One of at least five such Highway Pioneer reissues by Minicraft. These made ideal 'classic builders.' The original molds were used for these issues as evidenced by the engraved 'Gowland' on several kit parts. Includes all four cars listed.
Revell USS Buckley DE51 Destroyer Escort - Sea Power Issue, 1/249, H423-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
1961 'Sea Power' issue that is seldom seen. This was issued after the "S" and right before the 'Commander Series' issue Large scale, full-hull model is very nicely detailed for that time. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Does NOT include mini-catalog and trading cards/stamp.
Revell USS Pine Island Seaplane Tender (Advent Issue), 1/424, 2504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
1979 Revell-Advent reissue of the detailed "S" kit from the late 1950s. Ideal builder. Includes moving cranes, hanger bay and detailed Martin PBM-5 Mariner Seaplane. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell A-7D Corsair II - Strategic Airpower Issue, 1/72, H133
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$30
Still factory sealed. 1969 release that is nicely molded and detailed for the time. Features full weapons load, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, optional retracted or extended landing gear, movable wheels, pilot figure and more.
Tamiya Mercedes CLK-GTR, 1/24, 24195
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$36
Highly detailed with complete engine and engine bay, detailed suspension and exhaust, complete interior, extensive decals and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa McDonnell Douglas F-4 C/D Phantom II, 1/48, P6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$75
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed kit is widely considered the finest 1/48 Phantom kit ever made. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells and much more.
Italaerei Junkers Ju-86 D1 - Spanish Civil War or Luftwaffe, 1/72, 114
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$22
From the 1980s or very late 1970s. Nicely detailed model of this unique diesel powered bomber and civil transport. With markings for either air force. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the very front section of one fuselage half is neatly broken off. Both parts are present and fit back perfectly. The easy way to fix this is to assemble both fuselage halves, then glue the broken part to the other side and the side it came from. Decals are intact but have age foxing to the backing paper only.
KP Marcel Bloch Aero MB-200 Bomber, 1/72, 21
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$26
Well detailed and cleanly molded older kit. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions. During the mid 1930s the Czech Air Force became aware of a need for a modern bomber aircraft. In order to shorten production times, they decided to look abroad for designs that could be built in-country. The French were cooperative but the bomber choices were not as the Czechs had hoped for. However, they settled on the MB-200 all metal high wing monoplane. Some copies were delivered assembled, but most were produced in state by Aero and afforded an excellent learning experience with all metal aircraft production. The airplane served well during the late 1930s, but was obsolete for WWII. The Germans distributed many to Romania and Bulgaria.
Matchbox Vickers Wellesley Mk.I - 14 Sq RAF Amman Transjordan 1938 or Engine Testbed Aircraft for LRDU 1938, 1/72, PK-123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
The Wellesley was a single engine bomber first flown in 1935. It is famous for a record setting flight in 1938 from Egypt to Australia. The craft was very advanced for its day, and many features found their way into the next famous Vickers aircraft, the Wellington Bomber. Decals for No.14 (Bomber) Sqn RAF Amman, Transjordan 1938 or Engine Development Testbed for LRDU aircraft 1938 (ex RAF 148 Sqn). Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Convair VR XFY-1 Pogo, 1/48, 60-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$175
Final issue box design from 1957 to the final year in 1959. Please note that the factory eliminated the old rectangular logo with a yellow triangle and put the new 'Famous Fighters' oval logo in the center. The box is in very nice 'Excellent' condition with like-new color and gloss, no price tags or tag marks, no tape or tape marks (not even factory tape marks!) and four solid corners. Flaws include very light corner wear and a very light crease at left and light impact damage on the upper short side. Rare, large scale model features working counter-rotating props and is molded in gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are 'very good++' with the only flaw being the typical yellowing and the instructions are also 'very good' with edge wear to the lower side.
Aurora F8U-1 Crusader (F-8) - (F8U1), 1/48, 119-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$125
Very rare first issue. This box art was only used for one year (or less) in 1957, then the more common 'ground' artwork was used till production ceased. A nice kit for that time, it features including retracting landing gear, removable tail section, detailed and removable jet engine, pilot, some cockpit detail and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts in the correct high-gloss early issue light grey. Features the correct 1st issue instructions showing the early stand, large rectangular-based stand and decal sheet correctly lacking the stand decal.
Lindberg Mc Donnell Voodoo F-88, 1/48, 543-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
1950s first issue with classic Ray Gaedke art. Features movable control surfaces, pilot and ejection seat, scale jet engines with opening inspection hatch, full landing gear, optional tip tanks or 'clean' wings and colorful decals for the box art aircraft. Molded in silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. 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.