Frog Fairey Barracuda Torpedo Bomber, 1/72, F161
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
Nicely molded with fine panel line detail and no rivets. Features separately molded ailerons, elevators, rudder, crew of two and torpedo loadout. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog DH Hornet F.Mk.3 Fighter - No 41 Sq RAF 1950 or No. 19 Sq 1950, 1/72, F239
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
Red Series issue includes parts and decals to make either aircraft and an excellent full color painting guide on the bottom of the box for both aircraft. Quality Frog kit with fine panel lines and no rivet detail so it builds up to a realistic model. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Hornets took part in a major incident in US/UK/PRC relations on July 23, 1954, when PLAAF La-7s (or -11s) shot down Cathay Pacific DC-4 VR-HEU near Hong Kong. Hornets from 80 Squadron Kai Tak (not depicted in the Frog kit decals) are scrambled and the first to locate the survivors. Two days later, 7th Fleet AD-1s splash two Lavochkins in the same area.
Heller Potez 63-II - (6311), 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$26
Early to mid 1960s issue with high-gloss, wrap around box art and before Heller kits carried kit numbers. The 63.II was a further development of the successful Potez 631 and was used in the scouting and observation role. Four squadrons were equipped with this type. They saw heavy action and 63.11 losses were the greatest of all Armee de l'Air combat aircraft during the Invasion of France. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller PZL P-23 A/B Karas - Polish or Romanian Air Forces, 1/72, 247
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$28
1970s Heller issue with 'Black Box' design that has black background on the box top and all 4 sides. Well molded and nicely detailed for that time. Builds either version and has 'good' interior detail. Includes markings for the two aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Dewoitine 500 or 501 - (D-500 D-501), 1/72, 156
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$18
1960s 'L' style kit issue with full box art and yellow logo panels. Nicely molded for that time with recessed control surfaces and fine raised panel lines. Includes parts for either aircraft and markings for two French Air Force aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Fairey Swordfish - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1207-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
One of two 1960s Craftmaster box variations which share the same dramatic artwork of the Stringbag at the moment of torpedo release. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
DML Focke-Wulf Ta-152 H-1, 1/72, 5008
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
Dated 1992. Very high quality kit with all fine recessed panel lines. Includes photoetched details and decals for several aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Air Lines Airspeed Oxford Trainer - (ex Frog), 1/72, 7906
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
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.
LS Mitsubishi Ki-15-I Babs Army Type 97 I - Commandant Reconnaissance Airplane (Ki15I), 1/72, 4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
Excellent kit with high mold quality, all fine recessed panel lines, correct clear side windows and canopy, highly detailed cockpit, crew and rotating wheels and propeller.Very finely molded with excellent detail. Features full interior, detailed motor and crew of two and very colorful civil decals. NOTE: this model has very minor "professional" quality assembly. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. LS was one of the earliest Japanese manufacturers to produce very high quality kits. Some of these molds are still in use by Hasegawa as testament to the LS detail and accuracy.
LS Mitsubishi C5M2 Babs Type 98 Reconnaissance Airplane, 1/72, 6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
High quality kit with excellent mold quality, all fine recessed panel lines, correct clear side windows and canopy, detailed cockpit, crew and rotating wheels and propeller. NOTE: this kit has "professional" quality minor assembly as follows: wing halves, inner cowl halves, drop tank halves, seat and sticks to cockpit floor and instrument panel to one side of the fuselage. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. LS was one of the earliest Japanese manufacturers to produce very high quality kits. Some of these molds are still in use by Hasegawa as testament to the LS detail and accuracy.
LS Mitsubishi C5M1 Ki-15 Babs Civil Kamikaze, 1/72, 3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$16
Very finely molded with excellent detail. Features full interior, detailed motor and crew of two and very colorful civil decals. NOTE: this model has very minor "professional" quality assembly. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Hasegawa Catapult with Jake Aichi E13A1 Type-Zero, 1/72, C9
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$28
Hard to fine. Kit features highly detailed catapult and aircraft. Aircraft features 'good' interior with three seats, crew and instrument panel, detailed engine with optional position cowling and more. Includes factory decals for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing of two types of catapult cradles. The kit originally had a choice, but only one remains. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
CMC Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta passo corto (SWB) - Extremely Detailed Factory Built Display Model, 1/18, M-046
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$365
Amazing museum-quality, hand-built and factory painted model for the very discriminating collector. CMC quality it legendary and this model is no exception. Many of them have appreciated in value rapidly. This model is in mint, complete condition and has always been kept in the original packing material and in the original box. It was only removed for photos. It is fully detailed inside and out, including places that cannot be seen once it was assembled and includes many working features. This amazing model has 1,141 parts and is completely hand assembled. The front grill is metal, the front and rear bumpers are metal and chromed to a gloss finish, there is a complete engine with all wiring and lines, the hood opens and has an adjustable bracket, the correct riveted metal lining is in the door steps, the wheels are aluminum rims with air valves and with stainless steel spokes each fitted by hand, removable knock-offs and wheels, exactly crafted and accurate louvers on the front and rear fenders, filigree-designed metal wipers equipped with rubber blades, padded bucket seats covered with the finest leather, true-to-the-original dashboard complete with all controls and instruments, authentically replicated Nardi three-spoke steering wheel in wood-like finish, carpeted passenger compartment and trunk floor, removable spare wheel fastened by a toggle screw in the trunk, all windows framed in metal, working fuel tank cap, exact replication of the underbody and the steel tube frame, complete front suspension with triangular wishbone, coil springs and shock absorbers all made of metal, rear wheel suspension on rigid axle with lengthwise compound springs, shock absorbers and double sided trailing links, true-to-original exhaust pipes and chromed metal tips, all brake and fuel pipes, complete with filter, electric fuel pump, hand brake ropes and more. Includes the car, the full color booklet describing the model and features, separate "Manual For Moving Parts", Tag with the Serial Number (#2761), lug nut wrench, original polishing cloth, all the original packing styrofoam and the CMC white 'red printed' sheet on the outside of the foam.
Broplan Farman F-68BN4 Goliath - Bagged (F68BN4), 1/72, MS-51
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$68
Rare, and the only model of this bomber. Classic high-quality vacuform by Janusz Brozek from Gdansk, Poland. Includes very high quality main airframe vacuform parts, extensive injection molded plastic details on two trees, decals and instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg He-111 Bomber Cellovision, 1/63, 540-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$79
Still factory sealed. Late 1950s Cellovision with Ray Gaedke artwork. Features clear back 'Cellovision' window, He-111 Trading Card, movable controls, retractable landing gear, removable cowling and scale engines, crew and engine ground stand.
Lindberg Douglas F4D-1 Skyray, 1/48, 523-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$52
1950s issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. Kit features fine raised panel lines, moving rudder and wing control surfaces, complete jet engine and opening inspection cover, pilot, two drop tanks, under wing rockets and a clear display stand. Never started. Inventoried with all plastic parts, decals and instructions present but NOTE: missing metal stand rod (easily made from aluminum rod). 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.
Pyro Nantucket Relief Lightship, 1/95, B213-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$155
Still factory sealed. Earlier issue hardbox is dated 1967 and has beautiful artwork by A.J. Rudisill. Large scale, full hull kit is very nicely detailed for that time. I have seen it built and it still makes a very beautiful model.
Hasegawa AH-64A Apache, 1/72, DT8X
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$12
Very well detailed model with detailed cockpit and weapons load. Never started. Sealed factory bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
MPC Jeep Commando Hombre Off-Road Pickup, 1/25, 1-0716
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
From 1977. Well detailed and features full rolling chassis build like the actual truck, complete engine, suspension, driveline and exhaust, removable top, opening hood and tail gate, full interior and more. Never started. All the parts that were factory sealed are still sealed; the parts that were not (clear and chrome) have been inventoried complete. With instructions and decals.
Hasegawa N1K2-J George, 1/72, B1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$20
Still factory sealed.