Revell 1903 Model A Ford Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H36
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
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1952 first issue with the box in investment-grade condition - but the kit is NOT perfect inside due to plastic warping. This is old hobby shop stock that has never been offered for retail sale until now. First issue. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present but NOTE: the krinkle bag disintegrated. NOTE: the parts are heavily warped, which can happen with this early type of plastic. One wheels has welded to the instructions. The instructions are graded 'fair.' Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
RCM Douglas C-74 Globemaster, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
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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.
RCM L1049 Super G Constellation, 1/48
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
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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.
Revell Don Prudhomme The Snake Dragster US Army - YMBC Issue, 1/25, H1464
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Dated 1976 and still in the original Young Model Builders Club mailing box with the litho slick on the front. Very nice kit featuring detailed racing chassis and engine, racing cockpit, driver, very colorful decals and more. Molded in white plastic, clear, chrome plate and with flexible black tires. The kit has never been started. The parts and all paperwork are still in the internal factory sealed bag.
Revell Dodge Charger Chi-Town Hustler Funny Car, 1/16, 7478
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. This car was driven to victory by Ron Colson when he broke the California racing spell. Very highly detailed large scale (1/16) funny car. Body tilts up to reveal detailed tubular chassis, full cockpit, completely wired motor and more. Front wheels are steerable. Includes full colorful decals.
Monogram US Army Armored Half Track Multiple Gun Carriage - Four Star Issue, 1/35, PM23-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Rare original issue from 1957. Very nicely detailed and molded classic kit with many operating features. Features flexible tracks, revolving multiple machine gun turret and elevating machine guns, operating doors, full interior, rubber tires and a 5 Army soldiers with equipment. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Revell Allison 501-D13 Prop-Jet (Turbo prop) Engine - With Master Modelers Stamp, 1/11, H1551-498
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very rare. 1960 first issue hardbox with classic artwork. Very highly detailed model of the inside and outside of the 501-D13 that powered the Convairs and other aircraft. Has a great many moving parts - it duplicates the movement of the actual engine. Never started. All internal blue display cardboard packing is in excellent condition. Molded in correct black, blue, orange and silver plastic. The silver parts are still sealed in factory bag; there was a rip in the other bag so I opened it up and inventoried it - the orange, black and blue parts are 100% complete. Instructions and decals as new. Even includes Master Modelers stamp for this kit, Master Modelers Club application form and special booklet 'The Story behind Prop-Jet Power.' Also includes instructions for motorizing; motor and battery box were not included in this issue.
Revell Martin B-57B Canberra - Night Intruder Light Bomber 'S' Issue, 1/81, H230-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Classic 1956 'S' kit with dramatic box art. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' box top with perfect color and gloss, four perfect corners, no litho tears and no tape or tags - not even the factory sealing tape! Inside, the kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts but NOTE: the fragile elevator has a clean break at the center. The parts fit back together perfectly. Instructions and decals are present and in beautiful 'near mint' condition as well.
AMT 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible Promo, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Original dealer promotional model in very nice condition. It is 100% complete. This is a one-owner model that has always been adult owned. The tires are factory new - it has never been played with and never exposed to smoke. The body is excellent and completely warp free. The paint is in "very good+" condition. Chrome is in 'excellent+' condition and the clear is like new. Some of the fine trim (door handles etc) has been painted to 'professional' quality; it is good enough to pass for factory paint. The chassis was removed and neatly airbrushed black and re-installed with the original screws.
MPC McLaren Mk8A Road Racer, 1/20, 1-0571
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Large scale kit. Molded in orange, clear, clear red with two large trees of chrome plated parts and rubber tires. Features removable body panels, completely detailed engine and chassis, wide racing tire, steerable front wheels and authentic McLaren markings for Bruce McLaren or Denny Hulme.
Revell 707 Astrojet American Airlines - Airmail Issue, 1/139, H243-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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1961 issue in the famous 'Airmail' design box with artwork by J. Tsuchimori. This is the second version of this kit and this issue does not include the 'Revelving' clear base. The straight turbojets have been replaced with the early Jt3D-1 Fanjets, and the vertical fin is higher. Features very finely molded panel and rivet detail, moving rudder, optional position landing gear, rotating wheels and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Hasegawa F6F-5 Hellcat - (F6F5) VF-17 Jolly Rogers, 1/48, JT35
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed with all fine recessed panel lines; widely considered the finest 1/48 Hellcat kit ever made.
Supermodel Fiat G-55S Silurante, 1/72, 10-007
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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From 1972. Very nicely molded kit with fine raised panel detail, optional position landing gear, torpedo load and decals for two aircraft. The model as never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Roden Albatros D-I - (DI D1), 1/32, Ro614
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Completely new kit that is very cleanly molded and well detailed. Includes paint guide and full decals for 4 different aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft British Nieuport 17 - Billy Bishop No. 60 Sq RFC June 1917 / No. 1 Sq RFC Nov 1917 - (Nie.17) - (ex-Academy), 1/32, HC1686
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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From quality Academy molds. Large scale kit is nicely molded and detailed. Features complete cockpit and engine assemblies and a large and colorful decal sheet for both aircraft listed. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft Messerschmitt Bf-109 K-4 The Last Of The Last - Late War Luftwaffe And Italian Air Force, 1/48, HC1539
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Part of the extensive line of '109s from Hobby Craft. Nice kit which includes decals for multiple aircraft
IMC Gates Learjet Model 24 - (Lear Jet), 1/48, 403-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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From the 1970s. Hard to find early issue from before Testors bought the IMC molds. Once Testors received the Lear Jet molds, they modified them, making any reissue impossible. Kit has many moving parts and good detail. Features movable ailerons and rudder, full cockpit and cabin, opening cabin upper and lower doors with stairs and magazine rack, front nose panel opens to show detailed avionics bay and engine covers are removable to show detailed turbojet engines. Includes clear lenses for tip tanks lights with green and red tinted clear for wing tip navigation lights. With real rubber tires, full decals including stripes and many chromed parts including gear struts and engine exhaust/intake fans. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, the inner door hinge. Can be made and is not visible once the model is assembled. Otherwise inventoried complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell 1915 Ford Model T Sedan Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H42
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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1952 first issue molded in gloss black plastic. This is old hobby shop stock that has not been up for retail sale until this time. Never started. All the parts are still sealed in the factory sealed clear 'krinkle' bag. With instructions. This is an early Gowland manufactured issue with the balloon logo on the side. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Academy F-16A / F-16C Fighting Falcon, 1/48, 1688
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Very finely molded with all recessed panel detail, all parts for either A or C variants, good cockpit and gear well detail, two piece (optional position) canopy, a very wide variety of under-wing ordinance and decals for the colorful aircraft on the box artwork. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Sierra Phonix D.II - (D-II) - Bagged, 1/72, 72-19
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarch WWI reconnaissance aircraft. Very high quality vac kit with excellent molded detail. Includes many cast metal detail parts. Never started and complete.