Revell 1953 Jaguar XK-120 Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H56-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM++
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1954 original issue of the famous Highway Pioneers. This kit is in very rare investment-grade 'near mint++' condition. It is from original hobby shop stock that has never been for retail sale until now. Inside, the kit is nice as it is outside. It is never started, and all the parts are still sealed in the factory 'krinkle' bag. With instructions. 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.
Tamiya F-4K / F-4M Phantom II - Royal Navy or Royal Air Force, 1/100, PA1014-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very nicely kit in Tamiya's famous 1/100 scale series. Features very good detail and decals for three Royal Navy aircraft and one RAF F-4M. Never started. Factory sealed bag with decals and instructions present.
Special Hobby Heinkel He-59D, 1/72, SH72039
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Limited run kit that includes injection molded parts with fine, recessed panel lines. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing F4B-4 - (F4B4), 1/48, 122-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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SALE!! 1958 first issue with fantastic Jo Kotula boxart. This is the Parents' Magazine issue with the seal located in the lower right. In the day this was considered a fine kit and rated highly in reviews. Classic 1930s Navy Biplane Fighter that is still famous for their colorful paint jobs at that that time. Cowl, tail and trim color would vary with the group's Aircraft Carrier (Ranger, Lexington or Saratoga and the aircraft's position in the flight formation. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora De Haviland DH-10 Bomber, 1/48, 125-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1957 issue. First release of this large scale (1/48) kit. This is part of the famous Aurora WWI aircraft series that first came out in 1956. The line proved incredibly popular and these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business. Includes three crew, ground base and two ground crew. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Revell USS Nautilus SSN-571 Guided Missile Submarine, 1/305, H308
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Not the 1953 Pre 'S' release, but the reissue from 1995. Made from the same molds as the 1950s kit.
Monogram Jaguar XK-E Coupe, 1/8, 2601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. 1976 'White Box' issue. Very large 1/8 scale kit with traditional Monogram quality. Measures over 21 inches long when assembled. Features include: opening and closing doors, windows that roll up and down with the cranks, front wheels steer from the steering wheel, operational front spring suspension, full engine detail with carbs, spark plugs, ignition wires, cooling system hoses, brake fluid reservoirs and plated valve covers. Includes hollow real rubber tires and plated knock-off wire wheels. Molded in gloss yellow, black, clear and with chrome plated parts.
Bandai Field Works Accessory Bridge Girder - Bridge and Supporting Girders with Single Picks / Double Picks / 2 Types of Shovels / Axes / Hand Saw / Small and Large Sledge Hammers, 1/48, 8252-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very nicely molded 1/48 scale accessories that includes two parts trees which will make two bridge sections and 46 hand tools as listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Monogram Mig-15 - North Korean / Russian / Chinese Air Forces, 1/48, 5403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+++
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Still factory sealed. 1976 'White Box' issue. Finely molded and detailed kit with traditional Monogram quality. Has markings for all three aircraft. Features detailed cockpit, wheel wells and speed brake openings, and optional position canopy, flaps and speed brakes.
Hobby Craft Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-1 - Luftwaffe JG132 and JG77, 1/48, HC1564
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 all recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit and a decal sheet for both aircraft.
Dragon German Zerstorer Z-39 Smart Kit, 1/350, 1037
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. From state-of-the art new molds. It includes over 650 parts, photoetched details, a one-piece full hull and is extensively detailed.
Monogram Mig-15 - North Korean / Russian / Chinese Air Forces - White Box Issue, 1/48, 5403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Dated 1976. Finely molded and detailed in the Monogram tradition. Has markings for all three aircraft. Features detailed cockpit, wheel wells and speed brake openings, and optional position canopy, flaps and speed brakes. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing instrument panel. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Sterling Luscombe Sedan - 21 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, Peanut, K-3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. A well engineered, highly prefabricated model featuring all die-cut quality balsa parts, a large number of completely formed parts including fuselage sides, top and bottom, wing sheet covers, tail feathers, etc, finished wheels, plastic cowl & prop, rubber motor, hardware set, clear window material, colored tissue, color decals, full size plan and separate teaching instructions sheet. All eyes were set on the great 'Air Age' that was promised after World War II. "An aircraft in every garage" was considered the next thing and there were few if any naysayers. One Luscombe entry into the promised age for the four place family aircraft was the 1948 Sedan. Designed for simplicity, reliability and economy, the Sedan did all three very well. Crusing speed was 130 mph at 1850 RPM with a top speed of 150 mph. She landed at 60 mph and weighed 2,280 lbs. Range with a pilot, 600 pounds of people or cargo was over 500 miles.
Easy Built Models Bell P-39 Airacobra - 35 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, 1/12, FF03
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Large scale, big-wingspan, high quality modern kit made in the finest tradition of the stick and tissue kits from the 1930s-1950s. Kit contains high quality printed balsa, strip wood, plastic propeller, rubber motor, clear canopy material, wire, covering tissue and full sized plans.
Easy Built Models Curtiss SBC Helldiver - 28 inch Wingspan for Free Flight - (Blue Box Issue), FF-72
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Easy Built was a Canadian manufacturer who made excellent reproductions of classic flying designs from the 1930 and 1940s. Original plans were used. High quality modern kit made in the finest tradition of the stick and tissue flyers. Features high quality printed balsa, strip wood, propeller, rubber, full sized plans and other accessories.
Scale Flight Comet's Curtiss Robin - 16 inch Wingspan Dime Scale Flying Airplane, Dime
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Scale Flight Model Company in Bloomington, Indiana, USA was dedicated to releasing authentic reproductions of the finest "Dime Scale" flying model (stick and tissue) kits from the 1930s/40s. Dime Scale models used to sell for a dime in the 1930's, hence the name. They are actually box scale, but as a general guideline, they usually had a wingspan of 16 inches and have simple and light construction. "Dime Scale" models are now a class flown in some competitions. Kit consists of contest grade printwood, contest quality strip wood, machine cut balsa propeller, the best Japanese tissue, wooden wheels, competition bushed nose plug, brass thrust washers, prop shaft, prop freewheeler, FAI rubber strip motor and a copy of a genuine dime scale plan that was used in the 1930s-1940s. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Lindberg Caravelle French Jet Liner - Air France, 1/180, 454-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Late 1950s issue with Ray Gaedke artwork. Box is still sealed and the cello is intact, but the box is concave as shown. Nice small scale kit with full landing gear and full Air France decals.
KeilKraft P-51D Mustang EeZeBilit Flying Aircraft, KK0024
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Highly prefabricated and pre-decorated flying model with a 16 inch wingspan. Features all balsa construction (no tissued needed), quality die-cut balsa parts that are completely factory painted, plastic wheels, three-blade flying prop and thrust button, fully formed wire landing gear struts, an excellent clear plastic canopy in superb condition, full color decals and very nicely illustrated building and flying instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 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. They made a few plastic kits as well.
Airmodel Curtiss XP-55, 1/72, 189
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Basic vac kit that is nicely molded with recessed panel lines. In white and clear plastic. Never started. Complete with all parts and instructions. Vacuform models are not recommended for beginners; experience is required as well as scratch building skills for many details.
Flyline Models Fairchild 22 - 47 inch Wingspan for RC Free Flight or Display, 107
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Very large and well engineered kit. Flyline Models was a manufacturer out of Fairfax, Virginia and was known for their high quality. Features full size detailed plans, instructions, engine cylinder materials, high quality printed balsa sheets, decals, hardware and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and plans.