Airfix Bismarck Battleship - T4 Issue, 1/600, 04204-2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$39
Still factory sealed. Type Four logo issue. Full-hull model is very nicely detailed and well molded like most Airfix ship kits.
Revell HH-3 Jolly Green Giant, 1/72, H144
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$37
1978 issue. Features movable rotors, hinged cargo ramp, refueling probe and crew. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
CM CA72 USS Pittsburgh (Baltimore class 1944), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$315
Built by Roger Torgeson from CM Kit. SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings and photoetched details. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is six to eight weeks.
CM DD Type 36A (German WW2-waterline hull only), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$115
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is six to eight weeks.
Guano Aeroplane Yugoslav Fury - Series III Conversion, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$16
Injection molded conversion to make the Matchbox Fury kit into a Yugoslav 1930s Fury Series III. Still factory sealed.
Monogram B-26 Invader - Four Star Issue, 1/67, PA6-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$75
Early Monogram 'Four Star' aircraft kit with the artwork dated 1955. This is the third issue of this kit since it has 'PA6-98' and 'The Name For Quality Hobby Kits' in the box top logo (the second issue has 'Four Star Plastikit' in the logo). The actual release for this kit is probably between 1961 and 1966. Although created to 'box scale' (1/67 in this case), this model was very popular and remained in the catalog right up into the 1970s. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear. The kit has never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Airfix Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B - 208th Sq RAF Lossiemouth 1988 / 12 Sq RAF Lossiemouth 1985, 1/72, 03055
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Kit features cockpit and crew of two, 2 piece canopy, D Link pod, under-wing fuel tanks, Radar Martel, TV Martel and Sea Eagle missiles, markings for both aircraft listed and more. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Buccaneer was the world's first purpose designed low level 'below the radar' bomber. Low level strike aircraft have a shorter airframe life limit due to the stresses of low level flying, so the Buccaneer was designed to be very strong and even had many sub-assemblies milled from solid metal.
Revell Handley Page Victor K Mk.2 - RAF No. 55 during 'Desert Storm' Marham 1991 or No. 57 Squadron Marham 1983, 1/72, 04326
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$42
Nicely done kit dated 2003. Features full refueling equipment, optional position landing gear and crew entry door, crew boarding ladder, positionable ailerons and wing flaps, optional position speed brakes and full decals for both aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Avro Lancaster B.1 Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 3-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$35
1960s issue with colorful artwork showing a Lancaster lifting off from the English countryside into a clear and star-lit sky. Well detailed for that time. Features movable control surfaces, rotating gun turrets, props and wheels and optional position undercarriage. Molded in silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
CANAV EC2-S-C1 Liberty Ship US Navy 1941, 1/135
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$495
Very rare. Builds to a large 39 inch long model when assembled. Ideal for R/C conversion (R/C parts not included). CANAV is an exclusive maker of custom models for ship builders and yacht owners worldwide. They have issued very few models, but the models are of the highest quality. This is a very large 1/135 US Navy Liberty Ship Freighter in the 1941 configuration. Construction is frame with skin sides - you build up the interior frame from die cut plywood, and then skin it with the large pieces of thin hardwood. All plywood frames and completely precut and the other wooden stock is hardwood, probably basswood. Includes dozens of cast metal and brass fixtures which are in factory sealed bags stapled to a very nice display board. Full English building instructions and many sheets of full size plans are included. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Only one fittings bag was opened and it has been inventoried complete. Recommended only for the experienced modeler. Must be shipped insured.
Aurora F8U-1 Crusader (F-8) - (F8U1), 1/48, 119-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$189
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. Box is exceptional with no significant flaws and brilliant colors. Model has many interesting features including retracting landing gear, removable tail section and jet engine. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts in the correct high-gloss early issue light grey. Correct 1st issue large rectangular stand and decal sheet. Correct early instruction sheet; all in mint condition.
Revell Los Angeles Dodgers Electra II, 1/115, HD-255
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$450
Very rare. Special issue of the Dodgers Team Aircraft made by Revell just for the concessions dealer for the LA Dodgers, Inc. Never started and 100% inventoried complete. All parts, decals and instructions are still factory sealed inside. Box is solid with no tears, stains or writing. End flaps are solid. Superb example.
Schreiber-Bogen Lockheed 1649A Super Constellation - Lufthansa Cardstock Kit, JFS-07989-95
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$79
Giant 1/50 scale Lockheed Super Connie kit with Lufthansa markings. High quality cardstock kit from the 1950s or early 1960s. Fully decorated with high quality color printing that Schreiber is famous for. The kit has not been started. All the sheets are intact and in "very good++" condition. Includes instructions.
Bandai T-34/76 Soviet Tank, 1/48, 8373
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
Rare 1/48 scale kit from the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads and many operating features. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing one bogie wheel. Inventoried with all other parts including decals and instructions.
RCM Mitsubishi G4M Betty and Ohka, 1/32
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$110
Contains both aircraft in 1/32 scale. SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Kit includes resin and/or metal details -clear canopy and full size plans/instructions. Details included will vary from kit to kit but may contain landing struts - wheels - props - engines (not jets) - some cockpit parts - seats - etc. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. Decals not furnished. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.
StromBecker American Airlines Convair Flagship, C-38
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Near Mint
$149
From the 1950s and with a 10 inch wingspan. This kit and box are in rare, investment-grade 'near mint' condition. Highly prefabricated kit made from solid western pine - not balsa wood. Makes a very impressive display model when built. Includes precut and shaped fuselage, wings, elevators, rudder and nacelles, a bag of detail parts including propellers, wheels, etc, wood filler and glue, sandpaper, detailed instructions and drawings with aircraft history and a large, colorful American Airlines decal sheet. Never started. 100% complete with all parts and plans. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacture. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are precarved to shape - usually only a quick sanding would finish them.
CM CGN36 USS California (1985), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Near Mint
$345
The photo shows a built by Geoff Cook of this kit. Please be aware that you are buying a kit that must be assembled and painted. This is a SPECIAL ORDER, limited production kit featuring museum quality high definition resin hull and parts castings and photoetched details. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is six to eight weeks.
Varney Baggage Coach (Combine) Great Northern Streamliner - HO Metal Kit, 1/87, S-16
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
One of the most known names in early HO model railroading was Varney. This kit is from the unusual 1950s Varney streamlined passenger car line. The main car bodies are metal with lithographed color sides. The paint is in excellent condition and still has great gloss. The kit also includes ends, floor, bolsters, handrails, couplers and trucks. Never started and complete with instructions and all parts, most still sealed in small envelopes. These make great stand alone kit or as functional cars for your HO railway.
Heller Morane Saulnier MS-230 - Armee de l'Air 1938, 1/72, 217
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$22
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box concave. 1970s Heller issue with 'Black Box' design. Includes markings for the aircraft shown in the box art.
Hasegawa North American F-86F Sabre Jet - JSDF, 1/72, JS015-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$18
Very early Hasegawa kit with the first logo. This is one of at least two early logo issues with this part number and different box art. Includes JSDF decals. Nicely molded. Never started. Factory sealed internal parts bag with decals and instructions.