Eastern Express R-7 Sputnik Rocket ICBM, 1/144, 14450
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$35
Still factory sealed. On the 4th of October 1957 a specially modified R-7 Missile launched the first man-made satellite named PS-1 or "Sputnik" into orbit. PS-1 (simple satellite number one) broadcast for 92 days on 20.005 and 40.002 Mhz. Nicely molded with all fine recessed panel line detail - I believe it is the ex-Apex kit.
Model Russia Yak-3 - USSR World War II Fighter, 1/72, 002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$15
Molded with mostly raised very fine surface detail. Features very nice cockpit detail, optional position landing gear and decals for two different aircraft. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Donetsk Toy Factory Gloster Whittle E28 / 39 Pioneer - (ex-Frog), 1/72, F174
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Rare USSR model kit from ex-Frog molds. Mold quality is 'very good.' Nice kit with fine raised panel lines and separately molded control surfaces. DTF used the same part number as the Frog issue, F174. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. DFI (Donetsk Toy Factory) in the Ukraine obtained many FROG molds during the NOVO exchange (there are over 50 re-issuers of Frog molds).
Aurora United 747 Friendship, 1/156, 362
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$59
AURORA block letters logo issue dated 1972. Features big 15 inch wingspan, clear cockpit windshield, detailed 18 wheel landing gear, large display stand and full United decals. Molded in white, clear and with a large black tripod stand. Decals are in rare 'excellent' condition.
Hawk Chrome Plated P-51D Mustang Fighter - USAF / Canadian RCAF / Philippine Air Force, 1/48, 208
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$54
Testors/Hawk Canadian issue dated 1967 with John Andrews artwork. This kit is completely metal plated and includes realistic matte and gloss panel variations; the plating is in very rare 'excellent++' condition with only slight wear. Well detailed kit for that time with drop tanks, rocket launchers and optional position canopy. Includes decals for all three versions. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora P-51 Mustang - (P-51D), 1/48, 118-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$84
Hardbox issue dated 1964. Has many working features: detailed engine with removable cowling, full cockpit and retractable landing gear. Molded in olive drab and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Flying Cloud Clipper with Sails - 'S' Kit Issue with 'S' Cement, 1/232, H344-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
Hardbox 'S' kit from 1957 with the 'S' Cement logo displayed on both short and long sides. Includes a correct, unopened tube of colorful Revell 'S' cement. Like most early Revell sailing ship models, the molds were cut by true craftsman. Full hull kit features very fine detail down to the coiled ropes on the deck and excellent mold quality. Includes pre-formed ratlines, vacuform billowing sails, rigging thread, detailed and optional simplified rigging instructions, silver braided anchor 'chain', color decals, flag sheet, stand and nameplate. The kit is beautifully molded in black, wood tan and white. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: one hull half has a closed crack about 2.5 inches long.
Testors Toyota Turbo Supra - (ex-Fujimi), 1/24, 373
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
From 1987. High quality model from original Fujimi molds. Molded in white, black, clear, satin chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D White-Side Issue Craftmaster, 1/72, 1223-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$22
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade condition. This is the white-sided box variant. A well-holed and damaged FW makes a hasty power-off landing in this great box art. The emergency vehicles race down the runway ready to douse the flaming engine. The pilot has the canopy open to clear the smoke or to make a hasty exit…or both. This is the larger format box version of this kit and has black sides. The smaller box is kit #6-39. There are at least three known Craftmaster box variants with this box art - the small box one 6-89 and two kits sharing #1223-50; one has black side panels and one has white.
Special Hobby Focke-Wulf P.II - (P-II), 1/72, SH72005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Limited issue kit features all fine recessed panel lines, photoetched details, 'very good' cockpit detail and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell US Army Spitfire Mk5C, 1/32, H281
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$59
Hard-to-find 1975 issue. Features removable cowling panels and detailed Merlin engine, sliding clear canopy to show the detailed cockpit, movable control surfaces and retractable landing gear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Kamov Ka-25 Hormone, 1/72, 1-4214
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
Well detailed molding dated 1983. From original Airfix molds. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Pro Shop - Completely Factory Painted, 1/25, 31974
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$54
One of the wonderful but discontinued 'Pro Shop' series from 2001. The nice thing about this model is that there is no painting - all parts are professionally and correctly painted - all you do is assemble it. Separate frame builds up a rolling chassis just like the real car with full suspension and exhaust detail. Features detailed engine and engine compartment, removable hood, detailed chassis and full interior. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Air Lines Airspeed Oxford Trainer - (ex-Frog), 1/72, 7906
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Well molded kit features separate ailerons, rudder and elevators. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Box art is by the famous Jo Kotula who did 1930s covers for the magazine 'Model Airplane News' and later the Aurora box art of the late 1950s. Air Lines kits are all Frog molds that the Lines Brothers imported to the USA between 1964-1966. The kits, decals and instructions were made in England, then imported to the USA where Testors created the boxes with the colorful trading cards on the back. There are two trading cards on each box which show the boxart but not the advertising/logo. Some kits contain a Testors color painting guide also, but it is not specific to any model.
MPC English Electric (BAC) Lightning F.1A, 1/72, 7009-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$22
From Airfix molds. Nicely molded kit. Includes Firestreak missiles. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: chrome plated 'custom' parts are not included. The custom decals and modular display stand were issued with this kit and are present, along with stock decals.
Lindberg North American F-86 Sabre Jet, 1/48, 505-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
Late 1950s hardbox issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork and the yellow rectangular 'Lindberg Line' logo on top and sides. 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.
Bandai USS Essex Aircraft Carrier, 1/2000, 16
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
Very finely molded and well detailed small (1/2000) scale ship model. Ideal for war gaming. Can be built full hull or waterline and features separately molded turrets, detailed deck fittings with many separately molded parts and a display stand. Does include some aircraft. Molded in dark gray and red. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including instructions, which are on the bottom of the box top.
Revell Westland Wessex HAS Mk.3 With Cutting Edge CEC48037 Detailing and Correction Set - HMS Antrim 1982 / 737 Sq Royal Navy NAS Portland, 1/72, 4468
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
Includes the resin and metal CE set which corrects the errors on this model and enhances other details. Never used and complete with all parts and instructions. The actual kit features detailed full interior, detailed rotor hub, optional position doors, and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Douglas Super DC-8 61 African Safari / ASA - (DC-8-61), 1/144, 4231
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$75
Still factory sealed but the seal has split. Kit features optional position landing gear, excellent moldings, boarding stairs and large colorful complete ASA decals as shown on the box art.
Lindberg Douglas F4D-1 Skyray - (F4D1), 1/48, 562-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$45
Rare 'green' box art issue from the late 1950s. Fantastic artwork is by Ray Gaedke, who painted both of the Skyray issues for Lindberg. Kit features fine raised details, moving rudder and wing control surfaces, complete jet engine and opening inspection cover, pilot, two drop tanks, underwing rockets and a clear display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Box displays much better than the grade but is ranked 'good-' because one short panel has stains, wear and three (later) price stickers. 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.