Pyro Natchez Mississippi River Packet, 1/160, B238-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$145
Rare hardbox issue from the mid 1960s. Very large and highly detailed model measures over 21 inches long when assembled. The Natchez was the famous rival of the Robert E Lee. The race between the two is considered a classic tale of The River. Although the Lee won, the circumstances were suspect and many people still considered the Natchez the fastest paddle-wheel packet ever. (For example, the Lee carried no payload and the Natchez was carrying passengers and a normal payload.) Molded in high-gloss tan, burgundy, green and gray plastic. All details of the real ship, including the wooden railings and carvings are duplicated. Includes full rigging instructions and thread. Never started. All the parts that were originally factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags; the few parts that Pyro did not seal (paddles, hull and large deck parts) have been inventoried complete. With instructions, decals and flag sheet. Please note that while the box has heavy moisture/water damage, the decals, flag sheet and instructions (as well as all plastic parts) escaped damage and are 'excellent.'
Pyro Santa Maria Columbus' Flag Ship, C314-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$26
Early hardbox issue with fantastic box artwork. Small scale ship kit about 5.5 inches long when assembled. Nicely molded. Includes full hull, molded wood plank and wood grain detail, many separately molded deck details including cannon, masts, billow sails and display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Pyro IJN Musashi Battleship - Table Top Navy, 1/1200, C392-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
Small scale ship kit from the Table Top Navy series. Very nicely done kits for their time. Can be built full hull or waterline. Features propeller and shaft detail, separately molded turrets, stacks, many superstructure parts and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and instructions. Many of the Pyro kits came from Eagle (then Eaglewall) molds in England. Eaglewall went out of business around 1962 and Pyro acquired at least some of the molds. Pyro reissued some of these kits in the mid 1960s with AJ Rudisill artwork. Evidently the line was successful, as Pyro then cut some of their own molds and expanded the series significantly. The earlier issues have the full color artwork and a three digit part number. Later issues have a 'B' or 'C' in front of the three digit kit number; some have simplified box art that is a modification of the original Rudisill paintings by painting out most of the background. Pyro issued these kits into the late 1960 when Life-Like took over the molds. Some were reissued by Life-Like.
Pyro IJN Shokaku Aircraft Carrier (Syokaku) - Table Top Navy, 1/1200, C387-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
Small scale ship kit from the Table Top Navy series that are very well molded for their time. Can be built full hull or waterline and features propeller and shaft detail, separately molded island and other deck details and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Many of the Pyro kits came from Eagle (then Eaglewall) molds in England. Eaglewall went out of business around 1962 and Pyro acquired at least some of the molds. Pyro reissued some of these kits in the mid 1960s with AJ Rudisill artwork. Evidently the line was successful, as Pyro then cut some of their own molds and expanded the series significantly. The earlier issues have the full color artwork and a three digit part number. Later issues have a 'B' or 'C' in front of the three digit kit number; some have simplified box art that is a modification of the original Rudisill paintings by painting out most of the background. Pyro issued these kits into the late 1960 when Life-Like took over the molds. Some were reissued by Life-Like.
Pyro Sea Going Diesel Tugboat Despatch No. 9 of Standard Oil, 1/76, 207
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$84
From the late 1950s. Rare, early original Pyro issue with large colorful box and internal blue packing inserts. Very nicely detailed for that time and measures 13.5 inches long when assembled. Includes crew members and rigging material. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. Please note, this very early issue was not made with decals. The box is intact but has wear and the hole at left as shown. Despatch No.9 was built by the Tampa Marine Corporation in Florida in 1945 for the fleet of tugs operated by Standard Oil of California in Sacramento Bay and the San Joaquin River.
Pyro Elsie Gloucester Fisherman, B259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$48
Still factory sealed. This is a 1960s issue with AJ Rudisill artwork. There is no scale listed, but the kit is roughly 8-9 inches long when assembled. This is one of the 'intermediate' line of Pyro ship kits, which in 1967 Pyro called '$1.25 Models'. All were roughly the same size and were a significant increase in detail from the '75 Cent Models'. Kits in the $1.25 line in '67 included the Skipjack, Cutty Sark, Charles W. Morgan, HMS Bounty, HMS Ark Royal, USS Constellation, British Bomb Ketch, Chinese War Junk, Elsie - Gloucester Fisherman, Henri Grace A'Dieu, Dutch Staten Jacht, Gotta Le Jon and others. 75 Cent kits in 1967 included the Mayflower, Barbary Pirate, USS Constitution, Santa Maria, Golden Hind, Half Moon, Bon Homme Richard, Brig of War, HMS Victory, Flying Cloud, Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, La Reale French Galley, Venetian Carrack, Roman Merchant, Spanish Galeon and others.
Pyro French Galley La Reale - 1526 French Navy Flagship, B378-75
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Very nicely molded small scale ship model. Features finely engraved hull and deck details, oars, separately molded deck fittings, billowing sails and display stand with a name plate. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
MPC Anti-Tank Battery German Pak 30 Gun With Opel Blitz Transport Truck And Four Crew Figures, 1/76, 1-6203
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$19
Still factory sealed. From 1982. Features over 60 parts, detailed Pak 40 with movable gun and stabilizers, Opel Blitz with detailed 4x4 chassis and driver and four crew.
MPC Vought F4U-1 Corsair Profile Series - US Marine Reserve / USS Bunker Hill 1944 / Royal New Zealand Air Force 14th Sq Guadalcanal 1945 - (F4U1), 1/72, 2-1108-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
In the 1970s, MPC released the very popular Profile Series. Inside each box was a quality Airfix kit but with MPC decals to build any of the three aircraft shown on the box top. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in remarkable 'near mint' condition, which is rare for Profile Series kits.
MPC Avro Vulcan - With Blue Steel Missile, 1/72, 1-4552
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$46
1983 issue from Airfix molds and a nice kit of the most famous of the 'V Force' triad. Includes all parts and decals to build one of two versions - aircraft 'XL 321' with a nuclear Blue Steel stand-off missile or iron bomber 'XM 607' Features pilots/cockpit, detailed landing gear, optional Blue Steel missile, optional position boarding hatch and ladder and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aeroclub Meteor MK8 Conversion Kit - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$8
Still factory sealed. This is a very high quality multi-media conversion set that makes a 1/72 Meteor into a Meteor MK8. Features injection molded main parts, metal ejection seat and two perfect condition vacuform canopies that are not even yellowed. With instructions.
Aeroclub Spitfire Mk.14 / FXIVc Conversion - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$16
Still factory sealed. Limited run conversion that makes a Spitfire FXIVc from the Airfix or Heller early Spitfire kits. Includes vac fuselage, many cast metal parts and clear canopy.
Takom V-2 German WWII Ballistic Missile, 1/35, 2075
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$22
Dated 2016 and from all new molds. This is an excellent model with all recessed surface detail. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Takom StuG III Ausf G Early Production - Blitz Issue, 1/35, 8004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
Very highly detailed model with brass PE details. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Takom Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M Mit Schurzen - Blitz Issue, 1/35, 8002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Very highly detailed model with brass PE details. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Takom Bergepanther Ausf. A - Assembled By Demag - Full Interior, 1/35, 2101
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$48
Dated 2018 and from all new molds. Includes super-detailed interior, brass PE parts, clear pieces, opened or closed hatches and more. Includes a paint guide and markings for two tanks. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter USS Hornet CV-8 Aircraft Carrier, 1/350, 05601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$87
Large and highly detailed kit of the famed Doolittle Tokyo Raider comes with four types of aircraft, B-25, F4F, TBD and SBD. Never started and like new inside. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags with decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi Ki-67 Type 4 Hiryu Peggy - 7th Army Group 3rd Sq / 2nd Flight Company Sq. / 74th Army Group 1sy Sq, 1/72, CP19
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$23
Very highly detailed with full interior and optional position bomb bay doors with full interior and bomb load. Has markings for three aircraft NOTE: this kit has 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: Base (#19) to turret ring; engines assembled; cockpit & cabin 98% assembled. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Aichi B7A2 Attack Bomber Ryusei Kai Grace - 752nd Air Corps (Two Different Aircraft) / Yokosuka Air Corps, 1/48, JT49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Very finely molded and detailed kit. Features very fine recessed panel lines, complete and highly detailed interior, open or closed canopy and more. Includes decals for three aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, (1) of (2) F4, a very small retraction strut. Otherwise inventoried complete with all other parts present. Includes decals and instructions.
Bobcat Yak-28PP Brewer-E - Soviet ECM Aircraft - (Yak28PP), 1/48, 48002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$62
Rare and unusual large-scale Yak-28 ECM variant that is from all new molds; it is well molded and highly detailed inside and out with 246 pieces. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.