Lindberg Japanese Zero Motorized, 1/48, 304M-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$85
First motorized issue from the late 1950s with great hardbox artwork by Ray Gaedke. Includes electric motor and all hardware. Molded in silver and clear. never started. The motor is still factory sealed and all other parts have been been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that that one of the prop blades is cleanly broken off at the hub; it is present for an easy repair. The meticulously researched box art scene may be of particular interest to admirers of Mr. Gaedke's work. The colorful aircraft combines with abrightly painted, grassy background, including a well turned out (Army) ground crewman, to produce an almost storybook, 'beautiful day in theneighborhood' atmosphere. A most attractive and, in an historical context, almost whimsical image. Please read the biography of Ray Gaedke, which is located on this website. 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.
Skywave Equipment for Japan Navy Ship WW2 (VI), 1/700, E11
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
The ideal upgrade for your 1/700 ships. Contains multiples of all the items shown on the box top. These are very fine moldings with greater detail than standard parts and includes many parts that do not come with ships. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Skywave Equipment for Japan Navy Ship WW2 (II), 1/700, E-5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$22
The ideal upgrade for your 1/700 ships. Contains multiples of all the items shown on the box top. These are very fine moldings with greater detail than standard parts and includes many parts that do not come with ships. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes extensive decals and instructions.
Unda Mil Mi-4 Hound, 1/72, 72004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$14
Still factory sealed. Dated 1994. The Mi-4, NATO code name Hound, was a very successful design. The first flight took place in 1952. For that time, it had great speed and carrying capacity that gave it world-wide fame. An Mi-4 set seven world records and was given the gold medal at the Brussels world exhibition. 'Hound' was widely used in the Soviet and Eastern Bloc armed forces as well as in the civil economy as a passenger and freight transport, ambulance and also agricultural helicopter.
Revell Bristol Beaufighter II or Beaufighter IF (Day or Night Fighter) - No. 25 Sq March 1941 or AFDU Duxford March 1941, 1/32, 04756
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$59
Still factory sealed. Has parts, decals and paint guide for either version. Features detailed engines, removable cowling, rotating wheels and props, full cockpits and optional position landing gear.
Pyro USS Chicago CA136 Heavy Cruiser, 147-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$39
Very rare. Pyro's first ship kits were the BB Missouri, CA Chicago, CV Shangri-La and DD Sumner in the early 1950s. The one-piece box is complete but has wear as shown and a closed tear on one long side. It is molded in dark gray and black plastic. The scale is not listed, but the built model is about 12 inches long. NOTE: the main turrets have been snapped (not glued) in to the deck. There is no other assembly. NOTE: missing display stand. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts and instructions. Please note that the three larger ships all came in the same box. Pyro placed the kit contents on the side of the box.
Pegaso Piaggio P-149 - (ex Lindberg ex Busch), 1/135, 108
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$28
Still factory sealed. From original Busch molds that had been reissued by Lindberg during the 1960s as part of a dual small scale kit. For such a small detail and older kit, it is nicely molded and has a clear canopy and full landing gear.
Dumas Running Hardware Kit for 48, 2358
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$39
Rare, factory sealed running hardware kit for the big Dumas PT-109. Includes one each of the stainless steel prop shaft, stuffing box, rudder arm, brass rudder, brass rudder shaft, brass rudder tube, 3/16" coupling socket, brass stuffing box pin, nylon washer, drive dog, prop nut and set of misc fasteners. Please note that one hardware set is required for each prop depending on how you decide to drive the model.
CM S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$285
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. The model is molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
Aurora Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet KLM, 1/156, 360
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
Rare box art version. Never started and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Includes illustrated 50 year KLM history booklet dated 1969.
Pyro 1930 Ford Model A Custom Pickup, 1/32, C307-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
1960s Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's 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. In many cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model features detailed chassis, spoke wheels, one piece pickup bed, side-mount spare and complete interior. Molded in burgundy and clear. Ideal for slot car conversion. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and instructions.
Fujimi Focke-Wulf Fw-190 D-9 With Mabuchi Mini-Baby Electric Motor - III/54 Screen for Me-262 Unit Nowotny / VIII/JG2 'Richthofen' / 8 JG2, 1/48, 0764-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Includes Mini-Baby motor still in the factory sealed bag. Older but very nicely molded and detailed kit. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells and two piece optional position canopy. Has a very large and colorful decal sheet for at least three aircraft. Color painting guide and decal guide is on the bottom of the box. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Wilhelmshaven Angelburg Freighter And WWII Troopship Transport - Cardstock Model, 1/250, 1016
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
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
Yunyj Tyechinik Antonov An-24V 'Curl' - Aeroflot, 1/154
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Classic Cold War kit. This is a 'Yunyj Tyechinik' release and not the earlier MZMPI. This company succeeded MZMPI (which was the first kit manufacturer in the USSR) and continued till a new name was introduced in the mid 1970s. This model is an in-flight version with a stand and clear prop disks. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The kit did not come with decals.
Airfix F4F Wildcat Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1203-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$32
Still factory sealed. Very colorful 1960s issue with great box artwork. 'White and Black' issue with white and black box ends.
The Building & Structure Company DRG&W Lizard Head Handcar Shed - HO / HOn3 Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 2017
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
Excellent quality laser cut wood model and plastic details. 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 instructions.
Laser Structures Ltd Three Logging Bunkhouses - HO Scale Craftsman - Bagged, 1/87, 1425
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$22
Still factory sealed. Very well detailed laser kit it with metal accessories. Master Creations invented laser-cut, tabbed construction and they certainly do a fine job of it.
Arii 1958 Subaru 360, 1/32, 41004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$19
Very nice small scale model. Features one piece body, full interior, detailed underside (mainly molded in), clear windshields and lenses, rubber tires and decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The instructions fold out and have color box art of all 25 kits in this line.
MPM TWO Fokker D-XXI Danish Type, 1/72, 72544
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$42
SALE!! Includes two complete kits. Both have never been started. Both have been inventoried 100% compete with all parts, decals and instructions present but NOTE: one kit has a split canopy. High quality limited production model features recessed panel lines, complete cockpit, resin details, photoetched details and full decals for two Danish aircraft from the winter of 1940.
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.