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Rogers Motor Company Studebaker M-29 C Weasel Army Personnel and Cargo Carrier, 1/12, 29C

Multimedia Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair++

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Rare, large 1/12 scale highly pre-fabricated kit from 1945. Very high quality wood and metal scale Weasel measuring 10.5 inches long when assembled. Features pre-cut and precarved hardwood parts for the main body and deck fittings, completely formed bogie wheels, die-cut fibre bogie chassis, other very thick fibre parts, metal screen and metal stock as needed, complete interior, numerous other die cut parts, completely formed tread links, clear windshield, full decals and much more. Rogers spent a significant amount of time on the 'Photo-Plan' instructions, providing photos for each step and detailed text, full size plans and parts list. The kit has never been started. All the small parts are still in the factory sealed paper bag. The other parts have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions with plans. There are no part numbers and assembly is by the plans; so inventory is very difficult at best. Rogers was an early producer of miniature gas engines for free-flight and early radio control model kits and often had large adds for these engines in hobby magazines. The full company name on the box is listed as 'Rogers Motor Company Detroit Michigan' and the 'Scale Model Division' is listed as Tawas City, Michigan. Right at the end of WWII, Rogers made a very short journey into kit manufacturing. As you would expect from an engine manufacturer, the kits were all true scale, highly prefabricated, had excellent detail and were fairly complicated. Rogers produced at least four kits - the 40MM AA Gun and Carriage (1/16 scale), Army Weasel, LST and an amazing, huge scale Sherman M4 tank with over 780 parts. These kits were likely produced in that order, with the LST being released around late 1945/early 1946. I have seen several of these kits built and they make excellent displays. And thanks to kit builder and collector Fran Fierko for some new and important kit history! Fran was able to track down the son of the designer of the five Rogers kits. Mr. John Hoenle Jr. was a master model builder who received a deferment from the draft in WWI to build recognition models for the military- some of which may still be on display at Wright-patterson AFB in Ohio. Mr. Hoenle is believed to have designed one other early kit, a civilian Chris Craft cabin cruiser. It is unknown if this kit was issued or not. Mr. Hoenle left Rogers to design promo models for Jo-Han, which is famous for their 1950s line of car kits.

Lindberg FJ-2 Fury Jet Fighter, 1/48, 516-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Rare 1950s hardbox issue with dramatic Gaedke artwork. Molded in correct and stunning gloss metallic blue, red (the nose inlet) 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.

Airfix German Battleship Tirpitz, 1/600, F409S

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Fourth type logo issue. Like most Airfix ship kits, this one is very highly detailed and well molded. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.

ESCI Red Baron Flying Circus D-VII / Albatros D-III / Spad XIII / Sopwith Camel /SE-5A / Nieuport 17C, 1/72, 9025

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG

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Still factory sealed. Set contains all six model kits.

Airfix Avro Vulcan B Mk2 - 44 Sq XM607 / 9 Sq XH562 / 617 Sq XL321, 1/72, 909002

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Large 1/72 scale kit. 1980s issue of the most famous element of 'V Force', the British strategic retaliation group consisting of Vulcan, Victor and Valiant bombers. Nicely detailed model includes optional parts for one of three different aircraft, detailed landing gear, optional Blue Steel missile, optional position boarding hatch and stairs and a decal and marking guide for the three aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are either inventoried complete or they are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions.

Wheel Works 1934 Foird Small Stake Truck - HO Scale, 1/87, 96-109

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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Very finely cast, all-metal model that is amazingly well detailed for this scale. Intended for HO layouts but are considered fine kits on their own. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.

Wheel Works HOn3 Rail Truck - HO Scale, 1/87, WW-111

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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Very finely cast, all-metal model that is amazingly well detailed for this scale. Intended for HO layouts but are considered fine kits on their own. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.

Wheel Works Ford Service Truck HO Scale, 1/87, 96-117

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Very finely cast, all-metal model that is amazingly well detailed for this scale. Intended for HO layouts but are considered fine kits on their own. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.

Wheel Works 1932 Ford Roadster Top Down HO Scale, 1/87, WW-105

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

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Very finely cast, all-metal model that is amazingly well detailed for this scale. Iintended for HO layouts but are considered fine kits on their own. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.

Builders In Scale Pump And Boiler House - HO Scale Craftsman Model, 1/87, 602

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Very high quality wooden kit with metal details. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.

Durango Press Newspaper Office - HO Scale Craftsman Model, 1/87, DP-56

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Mint

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Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed wood and metal craftsman kit.

Campbell Matthews Merchantile Store - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 371-895

Multimedia Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Excellent model featuring very extensive factory precut wood and metal & plastic details. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still factory sealed; the ones that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. With instructions and excellent full size plans.

Hasegawa Grumman F11-F Tiger - Navy or Blue Angels - (F11F / F11F1), 1/72, 1151

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

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From the late 1970s/early 1980s and an excellent kit for that time. Features good cockpit, optional position landing gear, Sidewinder AIM-9 missiles and drop tanks. Includes a very colorful decal sheet for VF-21 or Blue Angels aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Roden Beechcraft SD17S Staggerwing - USAAF 28th Composite Air Group Alaska 1941 / KA08 1st Air Base Group USAAF Langley Field 1938 / USAAF/RAAF Australian Air Force Mixed Fighter Group Brisbane Australia 1942, 1/48, 448

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Good

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Still factory sealed but has a closed box cut as shown. Very nice kit from all new molds. Features very finely molded parts, complete interior, optional position cabin doors and decals with paint guide for multiple aircraft. The Staggerwing is still considered one of the finest civil aircraft designs to reach mass production. The brainchild of Walter Beech, the G17S had a top speed of over 200 mph and landed at 60 mph - all in 1932. It was faster than many fighter planes of the day.

Hasegawa North American P-51D Mustang, 1/72, A12

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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From the 1980s and an excellent model for that time. Features good cockpit, very fine raised panel lines, detailed gear wells, pilot and two drop tanks. Kit has decals for either Col. William C Clark's aircraft "Dappy VI" from the 339th FW or Col. John C. Mayers aircraft "Dolly" from the 352 FW, 487th FS. Never started. Sealed factory bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.

Airfix F-16 A/B Fighting Falcon, 1/72, 04025

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. Dated 1986. Features good cockpit detail, weapons and drop tank load out and more. There are decals for Dutch and alternate markings as well.

MPC Harrier GR.3 Battle of the Falklands - (Ex-Airfix), 1/72, 1-4208

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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1980s MPC kit from quality Airfix molds. Has special 'from the Battle of the Falklands' sticker on the box top. This kit has not been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.

Airfix Mirage III C Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 9-49

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Cleanly molded kit in the very colorful Craftmaster box artwork. Includes large centerline Matra guided missile and French Air Force markings. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Aurora Cutty Sark Clipper Ship Bagged, 1/260, 432

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: No Box

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Factory sealed bagged kit- there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. Nicely molded, smaller scale full-hull kit. Features molded rat lines, detailed deck and fittings, display stand and rigging instructions. Molded in wood tan and black. The factory bag is still sealed and includes instructions.

MPC 1977 Chevrolet Chevette - Stock or Rally Versions, 1/25, 1-7702

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Original issue that can built one of two versions and contains many optional and diorama parts including two positionable figures, tent, table, chair and first aid kit. NOTE: this kit has minor, neat assembly. The wheels halves are built to 'professional' quality. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried complete with all parts, accessories, decals and instructions present.