Continental Model Airplane Co Miles Mohawk - Stick and Tissue Flying Airplane, X17
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Never opened. Circa 1940s new old stock from a closed down hobby shop. I opened the 'very good' condition one also listed just to see what is inside, and will list that here: the kit features 15 inch wingspan, quality balsa printwood and wood stock, fully carved hardwood wheels, partially carved prop blank (needs sanding), balsa blocks as required, covering paper, color insignia sheet and detailed, full size plans that include instructions.
Comet Ryan SC - 15 inch Wingspan Powered Flying Model, 3103-69
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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1970s issue. Kit features traditional stick and tissue construction, quality printwood, detailed full size plans/building instructions, hardware, wheels, tissue, rubber and propeller. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. 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.
Revell Spad XIII With Iron On - Captain Eddie Rickenbacker 94th Aero Squadron, 1/28, 4418
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1981 issue from the original, well detailed 1957 'S' molds. Amazingly, it includes the original large T-Shirt Iron-On for the DR-1 Triplane. The kit features a very large and colorful decal sheet for the aircraft listed, detailed Hispano-Suiza engine, removable inspection panels, machine guns, full cockpit, rotating wheels and prop and full rigging instructions. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing SST Supersonic 2 Kits (2707), 1/200, H262-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Rare and even more so in this condition. First issue from 1967 with Boeing prototype markings. The kit contains two large 18 inch long SSTs, one in landing and one in cruise configuration. The Boeing SST modeled here is the second (2707-200) variant which still had the swing-wing design which proved impractical in this aircraft. The damaging effects of sonic booms over population centers ultimately contributed to the cancellation of the project.
Revell P2V-7 Neptune 'S' Issue - (P2V7), 1/104, H239-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Fresh from a long-closed hobby shop and in amazing investment-grade "Near Mint" condition. 1955 first issue hardbox has timeless 'S' box art and factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no fading, rips or tears, no stains, no price tags or marks from them and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory tape marks, of course). The only flaws are very light general wear, a very light crease at the lower left (if it is even visible in the photo) and some very light wear, mainly on the top side panel. This was a nicely molded and detailed kit for that time. The plastic is the correct gloss silver and clear and includes the famous Swivel Base Display Stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Lockheed X-17 Re-Entry Research Missile 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1810-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
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Rare. 1957 first and only issue of this important test vehicle for studying re-entry of ICBM warheads. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint-' condition. It has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no creases, stains or tears, no missing litho, and no price tags or tape (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The only flaws are light general wear as shown. Features nicely detailed missile with three stage that can be separated, launch pad, crew and tracking instruments. Molded in olive drab and white plastic. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals and instructions are both in 'near mint' condition with light age yellowing as the only flaws.
Revell Boeing IM-99 Bomarc With Launcher - 'S' Issue, 1/47, H1806-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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Original issue 'S' box from 1957. The box has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no creases, fading or stains, no tags or tag marks, no missing litho and no tape (other than the original factory sealing tape). There is very light general wear as shown. This was a very well detailed model for that time and features fully operational launcher and crew. All the parts are gloss black and from the "S" issue. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell US Army Hawk Surface-to-Air Guided Missile, 1/40, H548-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Rare. Second and last issue dated 1963. The kit is in amazing investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. The box has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no creases, stains or tears, no missing litho and no price tags or tape (not even factory sealing tape). The only flaws are very light wear as shown. Artwork is the same as the 'S' kit but the dark background is replaced with a blue one and the artwork on the sides advertises other kits. Features 3 Hawk missiles, 4 man crew, elevating and swiveling launcher, rubber tires that rotate, control panel hatches open and has separate radar scope equipment. It has never been started. Inside, it is also factory mint. All parts and paperwork are still factory sealed in the original clear bag.
Pioneer 2 TWO Focke-Wulf TA-154, 1/72, 4001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes two model kits. Both are never started and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This is Germany's version of the 'Wooden Wonder' DH Mosquito.
AMT Star Trek (TV Series) USS Enterprise, 1/635, 6676
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. 1983 reissue of the original 1960s kit.
Revell Sir Freddie Laker's DC-10 Skytrain, 1/144, H271
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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1979 issue . Nicely done 1/144 scale kit of the famous (or infamous) three-holer in the historic Laker colors. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Decals are in amazing 'near mint++' condition. In 1971, air lines were highly regulated on both sides of the Atlantic. Freddie Laker thought he could fly passengers across the 'Pond' at a fraction of the current ticket prices. Using his successful experience from operating one of the most profitable UK charter airlines, Laker battled for years for permission to run his service at 1/3 of what the existing carriers charged. After 6 years, he finally won. On September 26, 1977, the Laker DC-10s began the first daily discount cross Atlantic flights from London to New York. Although Skytrain service has been long discontinued, Laker helped created the regulatory and business model for modern discount airlines, such as Southwest)
Airfix Fokker F-27 Friendship - Braathens Safe Air Transport - Third Logo Issue (F27), 1/72, 583
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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1960s Type 3 logo issue in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Color, gloss and all four corners are like new. The only flaws are very light isolated wear, typical stains from the factory sealing tape and one price tag on the left short side. This issue features colorful decals for Braathens SAFE Air Transport A/S, good cockpit, working rudder, elevator and ailerons, retracted or extended landing gear, rotating propellers & wheels and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa H6K5 Mavis Flying Boat, 1/72, JS26-1000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. Very large and well detailed featuring full cockpit, moving control surfaces, beaching gear and a large display stand.
Frog Canadair Sabre Mk6 or Mk 32 (F-86) - Luftwaffe or Royal Australian Air Force - Red Series, 1/72, F267
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Molded in silver and contains decals for both air forces. This kit has never been started. It is either still in the internally sealed factory bag or has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. 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.
Hobby Craft Avro CF-105 Arrow - BAGGED, 1/72, HC1392
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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NOTE: bagged kit, there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. Nicely molded kit with all recessed panel lines. Includes decals for 201 through 205. NOTE: this kit has very minor 'professional' quality sub assembly as follows: the interior bulkheads are assembled to the fuselage halves. There is no other assembly. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The fantastic all-Canadian replacement for the CF-100 that was canceled immediately before the first production airframes left the assembly line. The prototypes had flown a great number of hours and the airplane was a great success. The cancellation of the project is in some ways still a mystery today in some aviation circles.
Secter Fiat G-50 Regia Aeronauthica With Engines & Things Resin Engine and Airwaves PE - With Decals 5 Italian and 1 Croatian Aircraft, 1/48, SAC-001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Includes Engines & Things #48096 Fiat A-74 RC-38 resin engine (still factory sealed) as well as Airwaves #AC48-37 PE brass interior detail set (still sealed). The actual model is from 1991. Well molded kit made in Japan, featuring all very fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit detail, enclosed gear wells, rigging diagrams, details on opening the pilot entry door on the fuselage and an amazingly well detailed paint guide and large decal sheet that covers 6 aircraft total. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Bandai 150mm Self-Propelled Howitzer IV Hummel LATE VERSION Professionally Modified Hull Motorized for Radio Control - (Bumble Bee), 1/15, 8351-5000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very large 1/15 scale kit that is detailed and rugged for real operation. Features metal parts in high stress and wear locations, injection molded parts, working suspension, full gear boxes, two Mabuchi 56 motors sealed inside the original boxes, extensive running hardware, incredible gun and interior detail, opening doors and hatches, individually molded track links and much more. Never started. Inside, it looks factory fresh. All the parts that were factory sealed are still factory sealed. The few large parts that not sealed are inventoried complete. With instructions and motors. Please note that Bandai did not include the Radio Control (R/C) with this kit, it must be purchased separately and adapted to the model. NOTE: missing decals. NOTE: this model is professionally modified to the late style Hummel. Please see the lower photograph for details. The work done is of the highest quality.
Minicraft Douglas DC-3 - Pan Am 1941 / KLM 1939 / Swiss Air 1946, 1/144, 4434
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
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Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box slightly concave. Dated 1995 and a fine effort from Minicraft. Features extensive and very fine all-recessed panel lines and a colorful and extensive decal sheet for all three versions.
Monogram F-111A Swing Wing Fighter, 1/48, 5804
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1981 issue. Very finely molded and detailed kit with traditional Monogram quality. Features swinging wings, full cockpit and wheel well detail and external stores. 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 decals and instructions.
Revell USS Helena CA-75 Heavy Cruiser - Picture Fleet Issue - (Los Angeles / Fall River / Baltimore / Pittsburg / Columbus / Bremerton / Canberra / Toledo / Quincy / Chicago / St. Paul / Macon / Boston), 1/481, H370-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Very rare. This is the original hardbox issue USS Helena from 1960 and not the 1990s reissue. It has the beautiful John Steel painting suitable for framing. The kit contains decals to build any of these sister ships - Los Angeles - Fall River - Baltimore - Pittsburg - Columbus - Bremerton - Canberra - Toledo - Quincy - Chicago - St. Paul - Macon - Boston. It is molded in the correct glossy gray plastic for this early issue. The kit has never been started. It is factory new inside, with all the parts and all paperwork still inside the Revell factory sealed clear bag.