Monogram US Navy Destroyer DD-610 USS Hobby, B2
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: NM++
$205
Very rare early Monogram kit from 1945. Investment grade condition inside and out. This is Monogram's second military ship kit in a series of five - a battleship, carrier, cruiser and landing craft. The kit features a carved balsa hull, color decals, printwood in two sizes, metal life rafts, cardstock and full size plans with complete instructions. I have seen this model built and it is a beautiful large-scale representation of the ship. Measures 16 inches long when built. The kit has never been started. The inside is like new and even includes the cardboard display space and original sandpaper. Complete with all parts, decals and instructions/plans.
Modelcraft The Ghost - 48 inch Wingpsan Nordic Glider with Auto Rudder for Free Flight or R/C Conversion
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$75
Most likely from the 1950s. Nordic style towline glider. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included).
Monogram A-4 Aggressor - Skyhawk (Top Gun) - A-4E or A-4F Variants, 1/48, 5411
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
Navy Top Gun Aggressor issue from 1979 that features paint guide and decals for two different schemes (camo and medium gray US Navy), all parts to build the E or F variants, detailed cockpit, optional position canopy, opened or closed dive brakes , extended or retracted wing trailing edge flaps and leading edge slats, detailed gear wells, and full underwing stores include drop tanks, bombs and missiles. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell North American P-51D Mustang 'Man O'War', 1/48, H31
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$24
1978 issue. Features raised and recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy and drop tanks. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
KeilKraft Hawker Hurricane MkIIc, 1/72, F1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
KeilKraft was produced by the E. Keil & Company, Limited of Wickford, Essex Great Britain. Keil specialized in stick and tissue scale flying models and gliders. However, they moved into injection molded kits after WWII. Four kits were planned but only two were released. This Hurricane was the first one, followed by F2, a Sopwith Camel. The Stuka and Chipmunk were never issued. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hasegawa North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco - US Marines (Markings for 2 Aircraft), 1/72, JS-022-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+++
$29
Rare first logo issue. Has decals and paint guide for gray or green paint scheme. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix Ilyushin IL-28 Beagle - China - Poland - Czech Air Forces, 1/72, 490
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Type three logo issue with decals for all three air forces. The Beagle was the USSR's first jet bomber, first flying in 1946. As the primary Soviet light bomber, it was used by 15 nations and was built until 1960. An unarmed version of the Il-28 was used to deliver matrices of the principal Soviet newspapers from Moscow to the East for republication there, as well as other high priority mail. Very nicely detailed kit with no rivets, just fine raised panel lines for a realistic model. Features a crew of three, good cockpit and bombardier detail, optional position landing gear, elevating tail guns, separately molded rudder and ailerons and more. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Heinkel He-51B-2 or A-1 Float Plane - Civil or Two Luftwaffe Aircraft, 1/72, JS-053-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$29
Float plane variant with decals for three aircraft and parts for A-1 or B-2. Very molded kit. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden George - Takara Issue (N1K1Ja), 1/32, H170-1800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$155
Very rare Revell Japan Takara 1/32 'George' from the 1970s. It is rumored that these molds were lost when the freighter carrying them sank in the Sea of Japan. Other molds lost on that ship were the 1/32 Oscar, Tony and Raiden (Jack). The parts are molded in the correct medium gray and clear for this issue. The kit features very fine panel lines, highly detailed cockpit and engine, removable cowling and optional position canopy, working flaps and drop tank/bomb load. There are decals for three Japanese aircraft and one for a captured USAAF evaluation aircraft. There is also the Revell Japan full color large print of two of the aircraft that can be built. Inside the model has never been started. All the parts are still in the factory sealed bags. Instructions and decals are as new. Shipping insurance is required for this model. Please note that the box would grade much higher, but there is clear tape on the lower end of all four box top sides.
Monogram Alan Kulwicki Zerex Thunderbird Stock Car with Driver and Many Accessories, 1/24, 2908
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$34
Still factory sealed. 1990 issue with the quality you would expect from Monogram. Includes the following accessories - fuel can, overflow can, pit board, car jack, driver, air tank and stand, air wrenches and tool box. The actual car features complete engine and engine compartment, full chassis and interior (a model by itself without the body), removable hood and more. Molded in white, clear, chrome and with rubber tires.
Entex F-18 (F/A-18) Hornet - US Navy or Marines Prototype Markings, 1/72, 8531
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$14
Very cleanly molded and well detailed kit. Features very fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface lines, good cockpit detail, optional position landing gear and wide variety of loadout options with 2 long range tanks, AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-7 Sparrow missiles as well as iron bombs. The model as never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Fujimi D4Y2 Type 12 Suisei Judy - Carrier Dive Bomber - 532 Kokutai, 1/72, 5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$22
This model dates from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed gear wells, very good cockpit detail, optional bomb and drop tank loadouts and more. Decals represent an aircraft from the 532st group. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Junkers Stuka Ju-87 G-1 Tank Buster - Experimental Tank Fighting Unit DJ+FT or I/SG1 GS+MH, 1/72, F-15
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$23
This model dates from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, correct armament and decals for the two aircraft listed. Excellent detail throughout. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Balboa-Katsumi Brass Southern Pacific Golden State - Streamliner Train Cars - Baggage Mail / Pullman Sleeper / Dining / Vista Dome / Observation, 1/87, 865
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$510
Brass hand crafted and painted Japanese HO train from Balboa Katsumi Scale Models. The original Katsumi blue hardbox has some wear but is solid. Inside, this set is in investment grade condition. The Golden State is the rarest of the Balboa streamlined kits. It is rare to fine this complete set available and in factory-new condition. The set consists of a Baggage Mail Car, Pullman Sleeping Car, Dining Car, Vista Dome Coach and an Observation Car. All cars are internally lit. The original foam rubber and factory sealed coupler pockets are included, as well as coach seating kits sealed in the original bags. The paint is all factory and each car is as new. All cars are still protected in the original clear plastic sleeves. It would be difficult to find a better set. Postal insurance will be required.
UPC Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien 'Tony' (ex-Fujimi), 1/70, 8016-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
From older but quality Fujimi molds and with box art by Scott Eidson. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Aurora Convair B-58 Hustler, 1/76, 375-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$185
Rare hardbox issue dated 1958 with fantastic Jo Kotula art. Box has excellent color and gloss. This issue does not have the 'Parents Magazine' seal. Molded in gloss gray and clear. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Heller Super Broussard, 1/75, L320
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$69
Rare, 1960s issue airliner model that is very near 1/72 scale. Includes real rubber tires and colorful decals for the prototype. This kit has never been started. It is either still in the internally sealed factory bag or has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please note that Heller updated the nose gear on this kit - the original was a three piece strut and the revised strut is one piece. They did not not update the instructions, however. Thanks to Dusty Rhodes for this note that "...the box art may be intended to depict a flight over the old 'Interarmy Special Vehicles Test Centre' ~ CIEES: ( Centre Interarmées d'Essais d'Engins Spéciaux) launch center at Hammaiguir, Algeria, which closed in 1967."
Testors Junkers Ju-87G2 Stuka - Han Ulrich Rudel and Another Stuka - (ex Fujimi), 1/72, 342
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
Beautifully made kit from Fujimi molds. Features more than 60 parts, all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, correct armament and decals for the two aircraft. The model as never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell Guided Missile Fleet Set ABC Navy Log Gift Set USS Norton Sound / USS Nautilus Submarine / USS Boston - 'S' Issue, G333-495
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$695
Rare 1955 first and only release. This special holiday promotional box includes all three ship models in 'factory-new' condition. All of the small parts are still in the clear factory sealed bags. The larger parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Instructions and decals are present as well as the colorful internal presentation cardboard. Please note that the box has great color and gloss, but significant wear as shown. NOTE that the paint, glue and brush are not present.
Revell DD-537 USS Sullivans Destroyer (Fletcher Class) - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/301, H305-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$175
1955 Pre-'S' release in exceptional investment-grade 'Near Mint-' condition. Beautiful boxart has like-new gloss and color, four solid corners, no price tag or tag marks, no fading, tears, creases or missing litho, no tape (other than the factory sealing tape of course) and no repairs. The only flaws are very light, even general wear. Full hull kit with detailed deck, main 5 inch guns, anti-aircraft guns, torpedo tubes and more. It has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals flag sheet and instructions.