MPC Monte Carlo Super Stocker - (Chevrolet), 1/25, 1-2754
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$129
Still factory sealed but the seal has short split at the left side. Rare first and only issue from 1974. Features detailed racing engine, racing frame, very good suspension, complete interior with roll cage, all instruments & gauges, safety fuel cell and more.
BaD Ship Models USS Garcia Class Frigate FF1040 Through FF1051 - 52 Inches Long For R/C Or Static Display, 1/96
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$245
Rare and very large kit that can be built as any one of the sister ships listed. True scale model can be made R/C or static display. The model is plank-on-frame construction and features plywood and balsa parts, planking strips, other wood as required, molded polyester (i.e. resin) parts for gun mounts, torpedo tubes and gun director, vacuum formed styrene parts for ladders, stairs, hanger door, radar dish and more, 5-bladed 2" brass propeller, stuffing box, drive shaft, rudder assembly, anchors, chain, numbered decal sheet, flag and more. Because of the common scale, many super detail fittings are available to make this a true museum piece (extra fittings not included.) There are even super-detailed 3D printed parts on Shapeways.com! Never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete.
Dumas USS Bluefish SS-222 Submarine - Gato Class - 33 Inch Long Diving R/C Submarine, 1/113, 1245
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$149
Still factory sealed and retails new for $200 and up. This is a operating scale model of a Gato class submarine. Features preformed ABS parts, wood parts, driveline hardware including two 4.8 volt motors, decals and more. With step-by-step instructions. The follow parts are required for R/C operation and not included with the kit: 3-Channel or more R/C unit, 7.2v nicad battery and an electronic speed control .
Dumas PT-109 - Elco 80 Foot PT Boat J.F. Kennedy - 33 Inch Long Wood And Metal Ship Model, 1/30, 1233
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$145
Still factory sealed. This is a true scale model of the Elco torpedo patrol boat that President Kennedy was on. It measures 33 inches long when assembled and is designed for R/C operation on electric motors or for static display. Features plank-on-frame construction, mahogany plywood frames, mahogany venner bottom planking, cleanly die-cut plywood and hardwood parts, over 50 cast metal fittings, machined wood fittings, decals, flag and more. Includes a 40+ page of instructions including electric motor installation.
Model Shipways Harriet Lane 1857 Steam Paddle Cutter - (Cutter Lavinia), 1/128, 2010
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$95
Still factory clear tape sealed. Superb, large-scale wooden ship kit measure 19.5 inches long when assembled. Features fully precarved solid hardwood hull, all basswood and metal construction, copper sheathing below the waterline, laser cut paddlewheel covers, brass and Britannia metal fittings and much more. The Harriett Lane was built in 1857 and named for President Buchanan's niece. The cutter was 180 feet long with a 30 foot beam and displacement was 670 tons. Armament consisted of 3-9 inch Dahlgrens and 1-30 lb Parrot Rifle. She was built at a time when steam was not fool-proof, so she is rigged for full sails. Harriett Lane served as the Presidential Yacht, the fired the first shot of the Civil War. She chased down blockade runners until January 1, 1863 when she was attacked by five Confederate Gun Boats and boarded. She was captured and renamed the Lavinia and was used as a blockade runner. Near the end of the war she caught fire at sea, and put into Havana Harbor. Federal forces took her again and rebuilt her in 1869 as the bark 'Elliot Ritchie'. She was abandoned at sea in 1884.
ERTL Smokey And The Bandit II Trailer - Great Dane 40 Foot Trailer, 1/25, 8035
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$165
Still factory sealed but the seal has split as shown. Hard-to-find kit from 1980 was issued as a tie-in to the popular trucking movie. Well detailed model features over 100 pieces, two giant, full color mural decals that are almost as long as the trailer, operating sliding suspension, spoke dual wheel assemblies, two position support assembly, optional wheel or sand shoe supports, detailed suspension, fifth wheel king pin that fits other 1/25 scale trucks, Goodyear tires, opening doors and more. Molded in colored plastic (usually silver, ivory and black), chrome plate, red-tinted clear and with rubber tires.
AMT Ford Courier Minivan - Pickup Truck, 1/25, 2701
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$54
Still factory sealed. 1970s one and only issue and very rare in this condition. This model can be assembled as a stock pickup truck, custom truck or minivan. Nicely detailed with over 80 parts and features rolling chassis construction just like the real truck with full suspension, exhaust gas tank and more, detailed engine and compartment, removable hood, full interior, working tailgate, optional wheels, roll bar, minivan topper, optional bumper guard and more. Molded in colored plastic (usually white), clear, chrome and with rubber tires.
Williams Brothers Curtiss C-46 Commando - Chinese Air Force or Flying Tigers Line, 1/72, 72-346
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$56
Nicely detailed older model features choice of 3 blade Hamilton or 4 blade Curtiss Props, hard or rubber wheels and dual position landing gear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals appear to be in 'near mint' condition. But before using any older kit decals, please see the two articles (located on this website) about how to save and restore old decals.
Microscale A2D-1 Skyshark, 1/48, MS4-1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$82
From ex-Allyn molds for the Douglas Factory Model. Large scale, well molded model is in the 'in flight' configuration like all Allyn models. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes Microscale decals, instructions and display stand.
Tamiya Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa Oscar Army Type 1 Fighter - Motorized, 1/50, 7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$62
Very early Tamiya Mokei kit with a high-gloss box top and very collectible artwork. Very good quality for that time and features all very fine raised panel lines, working flaps, rudder, ailerons & elevator, detailed engine, retractable landing gear, retractable landing gear, opening canopy and external drop tanks. The kit is engineered to be motorized and includes all hardware to do so, but Tamiya did not include the motor with the model. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC B-24D Liberator Profile Series - 466th BG 8th AF / 98th BG 15th AF / Liberator B Mk. VI 356 Sq SEAC, 1/72, 2-2001-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
1970s issue of this quality Airfix model issued by MPC in the popular Profile Series line with markings for three aircraft: 466 BG, 8th AF - 98 BG, 15th AF and RAF 356 Sqdn, SEAC. This was a well detailed model for that time featuring elevating guns and rotating turrets, movable control surfaces, retractable landing gear, crew members, rotating propellers and wheels, optional position crew entry door & ladder and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: one short end panel is sun faded.
Airfix Boeing AWACS E-3D Sentry - Or E-3F - (707) RAF or French Air Force, 1/72, 12004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$135
Still factory sealed. From 1991. Large and well detailed model with 120 pieces includes markings for French E-3F 36 Escadre de Detection 1991 and E-3D 8 Sq. RAF Waddington 1991.
Airfix McDonnell F2H-2P or F2H-2 Banshee VMJ-1 or VF-172 - (F2H2 F2H2P), 1/72, 4010
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
US Airfix edition dated 1980. Nicely molded with all recessed panel lines and no rivets; includes parts for recon or fighter-bomber variants and decals for both aircraft. The quality of this kit makes it a very popular builder even today. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPC YOV-10D Marine Gunship - (OV-10), 1/72, 1-4110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$36
Still factory sealed. Very unusual Navy and Marine spec upgraded Bronco. The OV-10D was developed from the OV-10a. It has a distinctively longer nose with a forward looking infa red sensor and laser designators. The engines are uprated 1040 hp Garrett T76s which allow more ordnance options. The gunship version includes a belly mounted M-97 20mm gun turret, which is included in this kit. 7.6mm gun pods, Sidewinder and Hellfire missiles are also included.
Life-Like Armored Landing Vehicle Winnie the Whale with 75mm Howitzer - (ex Adams), 1/40, H658
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$70
Still factory sealed but the seal has split. This model is from quality Adams Action Model molds and features working bogies, flexible tracks, crew of two and four soldiers and more.
Monogram B-58 Hustler Big Bad and Beautiful - Ginger And Prototype 50660, 1/48, 5705
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$145
1989 issue in rare "Big Bad and Beautiful" Box. Very large and detailed model comes with markings for the colorful natural aluminum, red & white prototype "50660" and the active duty aircraft "Ginger". Features highly detailed landing gear and wheel wells, full cockpit and unique ejection pod, four nuclear bombs, two pod choices and opened or closed cockpit hatch. Inside, it has never been started and is like new. Even includes factory cardboard packing insert. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
UPC Aichi E13A1 Jake - (ex Marusan), 1/50, 6071-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Large scale Jake from classic Marusan molds. Scott Eidson, who did the famous artwork for Revell, did many UPC box covers including this one. This model Features moving rudder, elevator and ailerons, folding wings, crew, optional position canopy, elevating and trainable tail gun, depth charges and beaching dolly. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the larger parts were not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the box looks better than 'very good' in the photo but is graded as such because there is a very, very light stain on the right side and the litho has a ripple in the same location.
Bandai 8 Ton Semi-Truck Sd.Kfz.7, 1/48, 8235-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$58
Rare 1/48 scale model that is part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Bandai Panzer H 18/2 Auf Gw II (105mm) WESPE Sd.Kfz.124, 1/48, 8221-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$40
Rare 1/48 scale model that is part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Bandai Pz H 18/2 Auf Gw II 105mm WESPE - Sd.Kfz.124, 1/48, 8221-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
Rare 1/48 scale kit. Part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.