Hasegawa Mitsubishi G4M2 Type 1 Betty Model 22 - Yokosuka Naval Flying Group Fukuoka Tuiki Air Base Sept. 1944 / 701st Attack Sq 755th Naval Flying Group April 1944 / 762 NFG Ibaragi Kounoike Air Base April 1944, 1/72, CP7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$64
Still factory sealed. Rare and very highly detailed Betty from new molds; this is not the older Hasegawa Betty kit. Dated 1996 and features 160 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, excellent interior and cockpit & crew station detail, optional position bomb bay doors, detailed bomb bay with either bomb or torpedo loads and more. Includes paint guide and decals for the three aircraft listed.
Frog Handley Page Hampden, 1/99, 397P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$58
Rare small-scale Frog aircraft kit from the 1950s with wonderful box artwork. Finely molded with all recessed panel lines and includes clear stand and glue capsule. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes 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, Blue, 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.
Frog Miles Magister 1 Trainer - Blue Series, 1/72, 153P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$30
Finely molded in dark yellow. This kit has never been started. 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.
Frog Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (ex-Comet), 1/317, 378P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$42
Rare. This kit was issued in 1956. Frog most likely leased these molds or bought the kit parts directly from Comet. Nicely molded kit with all recessed panel lines. Includes clear Frog stand and two capsules - red and green. The red one has burst and is stuck to the box bottom; no parts were harmed. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, one wing slipper tank. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Frog Gloster Javelin, 1/72, 324P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$58
Rare 1950s issue with terrific box art. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear with two round metal nose weights, a green glue capsule and a large, round-based clear Frog stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one flat inner gear door; easily made from any flat stock plastic. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are amazing 'excellent+++' condition and flat. Slight yellowing is the only flaw. Instructions are in 'very good++' condition.
Frog Westland Wessex I (S-58) - Royal Australian Navy or Royal Navy - Red Series, 1/72, F247
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$26
Molded in light gray-blue. Very nicely molded model. Includes decals for both versions. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 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.
Frog Hawker Typhoon, 1/72, 389P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Excellent condition 1950s issue that even includes the glue capsule. Nicely molded with all recessed panel lines. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Bristol Blenheim I, 1/79, 395P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$64
Rare 1950s small-scale issue with great box art. Molded in black and clear and even includes the original glue capsule. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Swordfish Mk.1 - 810(TSR) Sq HMS Ark Royal 1041 or No. 701 Catapult Flight HMS Hood 1938, 1/72, F258
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
Final issue with the late 1970s Frog logo. Includes decals for both historic aircraft and a color painting guide as well. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes 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.
Frog Blackburn Shark Torpedo Bomber - FAA RNAS Ford (1940) / Portuguese Navy Lisbon 1936 / 820 Sq FAA HMS Courageous 1937, 1/72, F179
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Final logo issue from the late 1970s just before Frog ceased production. Nicely molded kit contains parts and decals for all three versions. Features extended or folded wings, separately molded control surfaces, prop, wheels, optional floats or wheeled version and torpedo and bomb loads. With color painting guide and decals for the three aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes 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, Blue, 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.
MPC Heinkel He-111 - With 7 Crew - (He111H), 1/72, 2-0212
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$30
Still factory sealed. this 1976 issue from Airfix molds features elevating and rotating gun and turret, full crew, movable ailerons, elevators and rudder, optional position landing gear, external bomb load and more.
MPC Savoia-Marchetti SM-79 - (ex Airfix), 1/72, 1101-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
The SM-79 was considered an excellent aircraft and one of the best land based torpedo bombers of the war. Designed and serving as an airliner from 1934 onward, 100 were supplied to the Nationalist Air Force for the Spanish Civil War where they served as day and night bombers. The aircraft performed well in the Med and against Malta, sinking many allied ships. This nicely detailed late 1960s/early 1970s model features moving rudder, elevator and ailerons, cockpit detail and torpedo loadout. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Decals are in rare 'near mint' condition which is unusual for these kits. This kit is from quality Airfix molds and is one of the MPC issues with standard & custom decals, standard propellers or clear 'in flight' prop discs and the unique clear modular display stand. Dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s. Note that this issue still has 'Craft Master' under the MPC logo. Before this, MPC was marketing Airfix kits under the Craftmaster name in the USA. This continued for several issues and was finally discontinued although MPC continued to distribute Airfix and their own models.
Merlin Models Curtiss-Wright CW-21 Lightweight Fighter - All Metal Kit, 1/72, WM2
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
All-metal kit that is very nicely detailed and molded. Includes good cockpit detail and clear canopy. Never started and complete with instructions.
DML Arado Ar-234 B-2/B-2b Blitz Jet Bomber - 8/KG76 (Aircraft at the NAS Museum USA 1990) - 8/KG76 Germany 1945 / B-2b Germany 1944, 1/72, 5003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$29
Very highly detailed model that is superbly molded with all very fine recessed panel lines. Features parts for either version (including detailed cameras for the B-2b), highly detailed cockpit, detailed gear wells, photoetched parts and bomb load for B-2 variants. Has decals for the three aircraft listed. Never started. It has either been inventoried complete with all parts or all of the parts are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes decals and instructions.
Glencoe de Havilland Venom FB.4 - (2) Switzerland / (4) British / Venezuela, 1/48, 05107
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$20
Factory sealed. Features Scale-Master decals for four British, two Swiss and one Venezuelan Aircraft. FB.4 was the last and best version of the venerable Venom, which was one of the world's first jet aircraft specializing in ground attack.
Pacific Monograph Kaiten Mk 2/4, 1/96, PM96-02
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$34
Very rare. Nicely molded kit with high-definition cast resin hull and numerous PE parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Nautilus Models USS Harder SS257 Summer 1944 Conversion Kit - For Revell Lionfish Base Kit, 1/220, S-02
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$45
Very rare. Resin conversion kit that makes the Revell Lionfish into an accurate model of Medal of Honor winner Commander Samuel D. Dealey's legendary Harder. Includes cast resin island (sail) structure, periscope/antenna cluster and numerous other very nice cast resin parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Please note, these kits did not come with instructions. Please note, the Revell base kit is not furnished, it must be purchased separately.
Revell Bell AH-1 HueyCobra Helicopter - Japan Issue, 1/32, H287
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$129
Very rare Revell Japan issue dated 1980. Most Japanese issues had special features that were never offered in USA issues; this model is no exception. It includes a paint guide and expanded decal sheet for two different Cobras (the USA issue only had decals for one). Large 1/32 scale kit is well detailed for that time featuring an 18 inch rotor span, complete Lycoming T53 engine and removable cowl, detailed dual cockpit interior, two pilots, moving gun turret with elevating gun and underwing weapons. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Huma Model Bucker Bu-131 - Swiss Civil / German Civil / French Civil / Luftwaffe, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Still factory bag sealed. Nicely molded and detailed. Includes large decal sheet for several Luftwaffe aircraft and civil aircraft from Switzerland, France and Germany.
Sterling Stinson SR-8 Reliant Gullwing - 31 Inch Wingspan for R/C, 1/16, E8
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$110
Big scale kit with a 31 3/8 inch wingspan. Designed for RC, CO2, free flight, control line or detailed scale display. Features die cut quality balsa sheet parts and factory cut stringers and spars, die-cut plywood parts, fully formed wire landing gear struts, completely finished main and tail wheels & thrust button, hardware, control line parts, vacuform cowl/engine front, wheel pants and more, plastic prop, rubber motor, clear window material, covering tissue, large color decal sheet, superb plans and more. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed 'Sterling' clear bag. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete and includes all paperwork. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they featured color decals, high-grade die cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, plastic wheels (if required), finished wire landing gear, rubber motor and plastic prop, full size plans with instruction details and full instructions for conversion to RC or control line and more.