Aurora German Wolfpack U-Boat U-505, 1/209, 716-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
Sold
1961 first issue with 98 cent price extension, 'Sunburst' Famous Fighters oval logo and dramatic John Steel artwork. Features full hull, display stand, detailed conning tower and deck, periscopes, 20mm and 37mm guns, 105mm main deck gun, bow net cutter, full diving planes and propeller detail and decal. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora German Wolfpack U-Boat U-505, 1/209, 716-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
Sold
1961 second or third issue with 'Sunburst' oval logo and 'Famous Fighters'. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora German Wolfpack U-Boat U-505, 1/209, 716-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
Sold
Dated 1961 but is from the mid 1960s judging from the 130 cent price extension and the 'Sunburst' logo with no Famous Fighters in the border. With incredible John Steel artwork. Features full hull, display stand, detailed conning tower and deck, periscopes, 20mm and 37mm guns, 105mm main deck gun, bow net cutter, full diving planes and propeller detail and decal. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Guillows SE-5A Scout - 24 inch Wingspan for Free Flight or R/C Conversion, 202
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
Sold
Large scale, well detailed model that can be flown rubber free flight, gas free flight, or converted to electric RC using modern small, light servos and receivers. Features scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, vacuform nose/cowl and engine, full color decals, tissue, die cut balsa parts, rubber motor, plywood firewall, illustrated, detailed instructions and excellent full size plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Guillows Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor - 18 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Aircraft, WW-9
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
Sold
From about 1964. One of a very popular line of World War 1 flying aircraft stick and tissue kits with 18 inch wingspans. Kit features scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, light vacuform nose cowl, die cut balsa parts, covering tissue, rubber motor and complete decals. Includes full-size, detailed plans. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Fujimi A-4E Skyhawk Top Gun - A-4E US Navy Fighter Weapons School / A-4F (US Marines) US Navy FWS / VF885 RAAF Australian Navy / US Navy VC-1, 1/72, F-24
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
Sold
A superb kit from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Excellent detail with all fine, recessed panel lines, nice cockpit, very good intake and exhaust detail, optional position leading edge slats and air brakes, detailed gear wells, extensive under-wing load out, large, extensive decal sheet for all aircraft listed and a paint guide. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AFV Club M88A1 Recovery Tank Bergepanzer - US Army / ROC Republic Of China Army / US Marines / Germany, 1/35, AF3508
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
Sold
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed and includes choice of opened or closed commander and loader's hatches, PE metal details, detailed flexible tracks, movable A-Type boom and more.
Revell USS New Jersey BB62 - 1982 Configuration, 1/350, 5214
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
Sold
Still factory sealed but the seal has many splits. Hard-to-find kit from from 1984 and the only large-scale kit made of the New Jersey in 1982 configuration. Has excellent detail and measures 30.5 inches long when assembled. The kit features the modifications from that time including four Phalanx CISW mounts, eight Tomahawk cruise missile armored box launchers, four quad-box launchers for 16 Harpoon missiles, two SH-60B Seahawk helicopters with large landing pad, reduced number of secondary 5 inch turrets (to six), elimination of all 20mm and 40mm AA guns and more. Kit features a single-piece, full hull with full rudder and prop detail.
Airfix Douglas C-47 with Paratroopers - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 2-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
Sold
Colorful artwork issue from the 1960s. This is the one with black side panels. Kit is well detailed and includes movable control surfaces, rotating props and wheels, optional position cargo doors, two sitting pilots, a stand pilot and a paratrooper. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Model Expo American Civil War Rucker Ambulance by Guns of History Inc., 1/16, MS4017
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
Sold
Retails for $89.95. Very highly detailed kit that is historically accurate and perfectly scaled. Features cleanly cast Britannia metal components, laser-cut ply and basswood platform and chassis, spoked wooden wheels with machined metal hubs and excellent instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The few larger parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. The carnage of the Civil War made transporting the wounded from the battle grounds a matter of life or death. The ambulance wagon designed by Brigadier General D.H. Rucker proved to be the most valuable innovation. Used during the later half of the war, it was able to carry patients in seated or prone positions. The ambulance body rested on platform springs designed to reduce both for and aft and side to side jostling. The suspension also included a horizontal draught spring under the fifth wheel to reduce the sudden lurch of the wagon when the team started to pull it.
Airfix A-26B or A-26C Invader - Gun or Solid Nose - Japan Issue, 1/72, X501-900
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
Sold
Rare Airfix Japan high-gloss box art issue dated 1980. Builds either version and has decals for 'Monie' or 'Miss Mildred' personal markings. 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. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Boston Bomber A-20 Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
Sold
Black end panel issue from the 1960s. Features movable rudder, elevator and ailerons, crew and cockpit, movable propeller and wheels and British markings. Never started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Dragon SH-60F AND HH-60H, 1/144, 4619
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
Sold
Contains both helicopter kits. Still factory sealed. Features detailed interior and cabin, optional position side door,full landing gear, newly tooled external auxiliary fuel tanks and colorful decals for the box art helos as shown.
Hasegawa Bengasi Diorama With Stuart Tank / Lee M3 Tank / Jeep With Trailer / Figures / Display Base, 1/72, 603
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
Sold
Nicely detailed kit contains all items listed and pictured. The vehicles have never been started and are all still in the factory sealed bags and include decals and instructions. NOTE: the ground display base has been neatly painted. Please note that this kit comes with one jeep kit. The box says two jeeps are included, but that was not true.
Fujimi Tents Oil Drums Bridge Sandbag Diorama Accessories, 1/76, 200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
Sold
May include two complete sets, but I will let you judge: Contains the following: two sets of instructions, four tents, numerous and varied brick assemblies, four wooden bridge walkways, 17 sand bags (of two sizes), 14 oil drums and 6 jerry cans. Never started.
Fujimi Matilda Infantry Tank, 1/76, 8
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
Sold
High quality armor kit as you would expect from Fujimi. Molded with very fine detail. Includes flexible treads, full decals and painting guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Academy Lockheed Ventura PV-1 Gun Ship / Early Version Vega Ventura (Clear Nose) / PV-1 Ventura Solid Nose, 1/72, 1678
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
Sold
SALE!! Includes all three model kits. All three are complete with all pieces and include decals and instructions. NOTE: they have very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly: cockpit tub built; one engine half built; one elevator half built. Some have less than that, but I have listed the worst-case scenario.
Lindberg F-86D Sabre Jet Fighter, 1/48, 522-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
Sold
From the 1950s with dramatic Ray Gaedke artwork. Features detailed raised panel lines and fine rivets, pilot and seat, two piece canopy, optional extended rocket tray, full landing gear, two wing mounted drop tanks, 8 missiles, the Lindberg 'teardrop' based stand and full decals for the box art aircraft shown. Molded in silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Minicraft Highway Pioneers (Ex-Gowland/Revell) 1910 Stanley Steamer / 1911 International / 1910 Hudson / 1910 Studebaker, 1/32, 1503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
Sold
Still factory sealed. One of at least five such Highway Pioneer reissues by Minicraft that make ideal builders. The original molds were used for these issues as evidenced by the engraved 'Gowland' on several kit parts. Includes all four cars listed.
Minicraft Douglas C-47 Skytrain, 1/144, 14489
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
Sold
Dated 2002 and a fine, above average effort from Minicraft. Features correct C-47 parts to replace the DC-3 pieces, extensive and very fine all-recessed panel lines and a painting guide and colorful and complete decal sheet for the box art aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.