JV Models Two Bunkhouses John Rendall Scale Model Division - HO Scale Craftsman Model, 1/87, 2001
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$25
Nicely detailed wooden kit with plastic details and other materials as well. 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.
Aurora German Gotha G-V Bomber, 1/48, 785
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$69
1976 issue with revised molds and a much better kit than the previous releases. Includes full rigging instructions, crew figures, choice of markings for two aircraft and lozenge paint guide. Never started. Inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Accurate Miniatures Yakovlev Yak-1B, 1/48, 3425
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$27
Very well molded and highly detailed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Nieuport 11, 1/48, 101-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$59
Rare third issue in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Although copyright dated 1956 on the side and sporting the original Jim Cox artwork, this kit is from the early/mid 1960s due to the blue border logo. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab and black plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. Thanks to Eugene DuBey, we know some history on the aircraft that Aurora modeled. The tail # on the kit rudder is 1354, the number of a Nie 16 that served with "CAM de Dunquerke / St Pol sur Mer", 1916-17.
MPM Kawanishi N1K1 'Shinden' George, 1/72, 72123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$16
Kit features fine, all recessed panel line detail, many photoetched parts and decals for four aircraft. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. During construction of the NiK1 Kyofu (Strong Wind) float plane, the design team at Kawanishi did a study of converting that aircraft to a land-based fighter. The design seemed very promising, but the Japanese Navy rejected it. Kawanishi decided to privately fund the building of prototypes regardless. The aircraft flew and flew well, but the navy was unimpressed as they ordered the J2M Raiden into production. Kawanishi, undaunted, built four additional prototypes. The IJN was finally won over, and funds were released to produce the fighter. Production problems were solved in time for the Shiden (Violet Lightning) to see action before the end of the war, but not in significant numbers to change the tide. The Shiden was an excellent aircraft, but a modified version, NiK2-J may have been the finest Japanese Naval fighters of the war.
Testors 1930 Laird Solution Racer - (ex Hawk), 1/48, 914
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$18
Nicely molded from ex-Hawk molds. Includes 'Bendix Pylon' style stand. This kit has not been started. NOTE: missing the prop retainer, which is easily made and not seen once the kit is built. Inventoried with all other parts including decals and instructions.
AGA Sokol Polish Navy (U-Class) Submarine, 1/400, 1403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$14
Still factory sealed, but the seal has drawn the box top concave. Solol and her sister Dzik were the first submarines delivered to the Polish Navy once WWII began. By Feburary of 1941 Sokol was patrolling the Bay of Biscay. The Dzik was delivered on October 11, 1942 and entered service very quickly. Both of these ships achieved significant success in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, where they destroyed several enemy ships. Both subs outlasted the war and were returned to England. The Sokol was broken up in 1949 and the Dzik was lent to the Danish Navy in 1946. Her active service ended in 1957 and she was broken up in 1958. Very nicely molded and detailed but certainly not a 'state of the art' Tamiya style kit. Features full hull with propellers and rudder, display stand, color paint guide for two different paint schemes on the back of the box with rigging diagram and full decals for either scheme with flags.
Italeri Caproni CA-313 or CA-314 - Ground Attack Aircraft - Italian / Swedish / French Air Forces, 1/72, 1106
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Can build versions 131 R.P.B 2 / 313 R.P.B.1 / 313 R.P.B. 1 Sil. / 314C. Well detailed with 85 parts. Comes with markings for four aircraft and three air forces. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Premiere DH Sea Venom FAW Mk. 21 / FAW Mk. 53 - Royal Navy or Royal Australian Navy, 1/72, P3001
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$16
Released in association with Tasman Models and includes upgrade parts. Features injection molded main parts and clear canopy, crystal clear vacuform canopy, cast metal instrument panel, ejection seats and other small details, optional parts for the two different variants, two large sheets of detail photographs of the actual aircraft, a large, detailed cut away drawing of the Sea Venom and a paint guide and decals for Royal Navy Mk.21 890 Sqn, Yeovilton 1956 as well as Royal Australian NAvy Mk.53 724 Sqn, HMAS Melbourne 1962. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions. The box is stained but the kit inside and the decal are like new.
Pegasus Ansaldo SVA-5 - Bagged (SVA5), 1/72, 1004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$25
Limited production injection molded kit with metal details and decals. Never started. Either inventoried 100% complete with all parts or in a factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Guano Aeroplane Yugoslav Fury - Series III Conversion, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$14
Injection molded conversion to make the Matchbox Fury kit into a Yugoslav 1930s Fury Series III. Still factory sealed.
Cleveland SE-5A Scout Balsa Flying Model Airplane, 1/16, SF-9
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$95
This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. This is an early issue in a cardboard box with silver printing. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: there is light bug damage to some paperwork. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane business- Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter- Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
California Model Co Featherette Microfilm Indoor Airplane - 18 inch Wingspan Airplane for Class B Competition
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$65
Probably from the 1940s. Stick and tissue flying model kit to a constant 1/16 scale with very nice quality. Made by California Model Company out of Long Beach, CA USA. Kit uses rubber for power. Features required wooden parts, instructions and full size plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. From Bill Baker Jr - "California Model Company originated in Long Beach, Calif in the late 1940's or early 1950's. My grandparents, William (Bill) Loyal Baker and his wife, Ruth (Tripp) Baker were the founders. The company started out as primarily balsa based model aircraft but later, in the late 50's or early 60's, branched into the model RR craft kits and Cub Scout craft kits. They even had a balsa speed boat kit powered by a model airplane gas engine adapted to fit. When they retired, around 1968 or 1969, they sold the business and the "shop" in North Long Beach they built to house their business. I have many fond memories as a young child "working" with them in the shop, assembling kits. I have a few unbuilt kits today!"
Siedlce Bocian Glider, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Cleanly molded and nicely detailed glider kit. Features some cockpit detail, clear canopy, display stand and decals. From Dusty Rhodes - The SZD-9 Bocian ("Stork") was a notably successful design, exported to 33 countries. 620 aircraft were produced between 1952 and 1966, including a highly modified high altitude research version. The kit manufacturer Siedlce often printed PZW on their boxes. These kits and PZWPT and are all from this Polish company. They are no longer in operation.
Pegaso Howard Pete with Air Race Diorama - (ex-Lindberg), 1/48, P2020
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
Necomisa/Pegaso reissue of the 1950s Lindberg kit from original molds. Includes card stock Air Race Diorama. Never started. Factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Aurora Bristol F.2B Brisfit - (F-2B), 1/48, 113-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$69
From 1963 with classic John Steel artwork. The hardbox is in excellent condition with nice color and gloss. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Fairchild F-27 Bonanza Airlines - Lodela Issue, 1/94, H298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$65
Still factory sealed but the seal has split. Rare Revell Lodela issue from original "S" kit molds with colorful Bonanza markings. Well detailed kit includes moving rudder, flaps and elevators, rotating wheels and props and loading ramp.
Air Lines DH-88 Comet Racer - (ex Frog), 1/72, 4901
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$29
From about 1965 and finely molded for that time in silver and clear plastic. Features separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudder, two pilots and two standing figures. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Box art is by the famous Jo Kotula who did 1930s covers for the magazine 'Model Airplane News' and later the Aurora box art of the late 1950s. Air Lines kits are all Frog molds that the Lines Brothers imported to the USA between 1964-1966. The kits, decals and instructions were made in England, then imported to the USA where Testors created the boxes with the colorful trading cards on the back. There are one or two trading cards on each box which show the boxart but not the advertising/logo. Some kits contain a Testors color painting guide also, but it is not specific to any model.
Sankyo Sankyo SR Single Servo 'Carry' / OS Minitron Escapement / Receiver / Perfect Gas Tank / Kato Model Aircraft 110 CC Clunk Tank (TWO) and Kato 240 CC Clunk Tank Antique R/C Parts - All NOS
Other Materials, Box Condition: VG+
$65
Most likely from the late 1950s or very early 1960s. Includes all seven item in mint, NOS condition. Never used. The SR 'Singl Servo Carry' is still in the original factory clear bag and packing material. The OS Escapement is still in the factory clear bag and packing material. The other escapement box appears to contain an NOS receiver - that is my guess since it has a significant antenna. The Perfect gas tank is the #23 Long Senior Wedgetank with a 2 oz capacity; this is a soldered metal tank. The three 'Clunk Tanks' are all new in the box. I believe they are fuel bottles.
Comet Boeing B-47 Stratojet, 1/205, PL-22
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$89
Rare kit from the 1950s. One-piece flip top box with early 39 cent price extension. Nicely molded in glossy silver and clear plastic with all recessed panel lines. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. It even includes the famous Comet catalog mail order envelope. Comet originally began model production in 1929 with a line of balsa flying models. In the mid-1950s Comet made a beautiful line of small and medium scale aircraft and missile models with colorful boxes. The early issues were in one-piece 'flip-top' boxes, and the later issues and releases were in standard two-piece 'hardboxes' with a lithograph slick glued to the top box. In 1963 Comet sold the plastic kit molds to Aurora, who reissued some but not all of the kits.