Hasegawa Vought F4U-4 Corsair - US Navy VF-61 USS Midway 1949 - (F4U4), 1/48, U3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Quality kit features very fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells and inside gear doors, pilot figure and optional position canopy. The kit has never been started. Some parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that are not internally sealed have been inventoried complete, including decals and instructions.
Carl Goldberg Models Li'l Wizard - 21 inch Wingspan .049 U-Control For 52 Foot Lines, G5
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Unique model includes 'Fail Safe' mechanism designed by Carl Brack so the ship can be flown on 52 foot lines, even in the wind. Carl Golberg states on the box, "Hard to believe, but true, as proven by my own tests." Profile design features die-cut plywood and balsa parts, superb factory finished wing (with full airfoil), factory cut-to-shape blocks, completely formed steel landing gear struts and rubber wheels, hinge material, nylon engine mount, complete hardware packet (still sealed), decals, full building instructions, flying instructions and more. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing two parts, die cut wing fences (easily made, can be seen on box art on the outboard leading wing edge). Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions present. The hardware set is still factory sealed. Carl Goldberg was a gifted designer of model aircraft, and his career spanned the evolution of flying models. His designs and number of titles won in competition at the Nationals is legendary. His first competition was the 1928 Nationals, where he received honorable mention. By 1934 he won the indoor Nats and in 1935 he opened a Hobby Shop, among the first in the nation (the first one was probably opened by Cleveland Models Ed Packard). Awards came quickly. He wrote articles for Model Airplane News, and was Comet's top designer from 1939 till 1945. After Comet, he worked with Mike Schlesinger and Sid Axelrod on what eventually became Top-Flite Models. In 1955 he founded Carl Goldberg Models and released a still-popular line of scale, rubber, gas, glider and RC models. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Hudson Miniatures 1914 Stutz Bearcat Old Timers, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Well detailed, large 1/16 scale kit from 1949. Features plastic wheels, grill, steering wheel, lights and other accessories, wooden and metal main parts and some die-cut cardstock parts as well. Although all of Hudson's 1/16 kits have excellent detail, this one has even more detail than usual thanks to Hudson's engineers having access to the actual car. The instructions even warn that this kit will take more time than usual due to the 'tedious detail.' This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, plans and instructions. Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.
DIY 1927 Bugatti, 77792
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Wood kit that is probably imported from Hong Kong or similar in the late 1980s or early 1990s. Large - measures 15 inches long when assembled. All parts are hardwood and cut to shape; the spoke wheels are factory assembled while you built all the rest. Although it is a nice kit (the plans show the completed model), I would describe it as 'semi-scale.' The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and includes illustrated instructions.
Rio Grande Models American Hoist & Derrick Narrow Gauge Ditcher With Metal Trucks D&RGW Or RGS - HO / HOn3 Craftsman Model, 1/87
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Beautiful all cast-metal kit that includes full prototype history and excellent illustrated instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags.
Monogram Hawker AV-8A Harrier - US Marines or RAF, 1/48, 5420
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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1981 issue. Includes decals for both versions. Features detailed cockpit and gear well, optional position nozzles, speed brake, canopy, underwing stores and optional refueling probe. Very finely molded and detailed kit with traditional high Monogram quality. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Lindberg Northrop SM-62 Snark - Intercontinental Guided Missile, 1/48, 91001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded and detailed large 1/48 scale model. Kit includes mobile launching platform, detailed missile, stair lift check stand, tractor and jet engine and a very large and extensive decal sheet including all white stripes on the missile. The Snark was America's first Intercontinental Cruise Missile. Max speed was 650 MPH and range was 6000 miles. Guidance was by an internal celestial system and the warhead was nuclear. SAC units operated Snark from 1958 to the early 1960s.
Tamiya Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VI With Cutting Edge Engine Set / Eduard PE Set / Cutting Edge Seats, 1/48, 61053
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Includes the following aftermarket detail sets: Cutting Edge #CEC48114 Beaufighter Engine Set (Bristol Hercules), Eduard #48-215 Beaufighter PE Details designed for this kit and Cutting Edge #CEC48147 Pilot & Observer Seats. All three aftermarket kits have never been started and are inventoried complete with all parts and instructions. The actual kit is very highly detailed. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and crew station, two crew members, detailed engines, optional position canopy and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Martin B-26B or B-26G Marauder - USAAF B-26B 391 BG 575 BS 'Idiots Delight' RAF Matching England Aug. 1944 or French Air Force B-26G 1/22 Maroc St. Dizier France May 1945 - (ex Monogram), 1/48, 04525
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. 2003 issue from original Monogram molds. Features excellent interior detail, crew members, rotating turrets with elevating guns, full wheel well detail, opened or closed bomb bay doors with bomb load, rotating props and rear boarding ladder. Paint guide and decals are included for the two aircraft listed.
Revell Bristol Beaufighter MK IF Night Fighter, 1/32, H251
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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1974 issue still factory sealed. Well detailed kit of the British night fighter with airborne interception radar. The Beaufighter was flown by aces such like Flt./Lt. "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham. His final score stood at 20 victories and his aircraft is depicted in this model. Kit features detailed Bristol Hercules engines, removable cowling, two flight crew, optional position landing gear, full crew cockpits and radar antenna. Seal has split on the side and drawn box concave.
Aurora 1920 Monroe Special Indianapolis 500 Winner - (ex Best), 1/30, 521-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Very rare and dated 1958 and from ex-Best molds. In about 1957 Aurora purchased the Best molds for the Indianapolis 500 Winners and made one issue in 1958. Molded in a beautiful gloss blue with real rubber tires, spoke wheels and includes a crew of two and some interior detail. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes 'excellent' condition decals and instructions. Even the original factory tissue packing paper is present.
Revell Dawn Patrol Gift Set - P6M Seamaster / A-4 Skyhawk / HO4S-2 Helicopter - 'S' Issue - (HO4S2), G243-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
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Rare 1956 Gift Set including all three US Navy models. The Seamaster and Skyhawk are molded in gloss gray and the HO4S-2 in gloss dark blue. All kits include the famous clear Revell Swivel bases. The box is all there, but has significant wear to the edges, discoloration as shown and has split corners. Inside, the kits are as new and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals, stands and instructions.
Campbell LCL Freight Station - HO Scale Craftsman Model, 1/87, 353-395
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very high quality wooden model kit. Never started. Most parts are still in the factory sealed internal bags; the parts were not sealed and have been inventoried complete. With instructions.
Airfix BAC/Sepecat Jaguar, 1/72, 391
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Nicely detailed kit with fine panel lines. Has a very large variety of external stores including air-to-ground missiles, air-to-air missiles, rocket pods, iron bombs and two types of rocket pods. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Entex Beechcraft V35 Bonanza - (ex Arii), 1/72, 8528
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Excellent small scale kit featuring all very fine recessed panel lines, full interior with seating for six, instrument panel and dual yokes, full landing gear, display stand and decals.
Eidai Cessna 172 Skyhawk, 1/72, 005-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Very crisply molded and features very fine recessed panel lines, complete cockpit and passenger interior and full color decals.
Matchbox DH-6C Twin Otter Floats or Gear - RCAF or Aurigny Air Service Ltd, 1/72, 40127
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Nicely detailed kit with cockpit detail, optional baggage and non-baggage noses, regular landing gear, skis or floats. Kit includes decals for Aurigny Air Service (Channel Islands) and RCAF rescue. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts including both decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Bell UH-1D Huey Helicopter - US Army or Canadian Armed Forces, 1/72, JS-052-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Unusual hardbox issue from the early 1970s. Has markings for both armed forces. Well detailed kit features complete interior, opening doors, crew of two, rocket pods and miniguns and rotating main and rear rotors. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
ESCI AC-47 Spooky Gunship - 1st SOS 14th Special Operations Wing South Vietnam, 1/72, 9012
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Same as the Testors kit as the molds are owned by ESCI. Has markings for two aircraft from 1st SOS, 14th Special Operations Wing from Nha Trang Air Base, South Vietnam. NOTE: this kit has "professional" quality minor assembly as follows: cockpit is built, one set of gun halves, two sets of gun stand halves, one cargo door to the fuselage, pilot's door to fuselage, inner gear wells to lower wings, engine halves and one elevator halves. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Airfix Douglas A-26 B or C Invader - (A-26B/C), 1/72, 05011-5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Builds either version and has decals for 'Monie or 'Miss Mildred' personal markings. Kit features cockpit detail, rotating turrets w/elevating guns, movable control surfaces, drop tanks, external bomb load or underwing gun packs, bomber nose or solid nose, and dual position bomb bay with internal load. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.