Revell 1915 Fiat Tourer Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H55-89
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.
Revell 1909 Stanley Steamer Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H34
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
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In rare, investment grade condition. This is old hobby shop stock that has never been offered for retail sale until now. 1953 first year issue with the box is in amazing 'near mint+' condition and inside, the kit has never been started. The parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag. Includes 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.
Revell 1910 Cadillac Limousine Highway Pioneers - Series Two, 1/32, H39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
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In rare, investment grade condition. This is old hobby shop stock that has never been offered for retail sale until now. 1953 first year issue with the box is in amazing 'near mint+' condition and inside, the kit has never been started. They are still factory sealed in the 'krinkle' bag. Complete 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.
Revell 1910 Pierce Arrow Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H48-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
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In rare, investment grade condition. This is old hobby shop stock that has never been offered for retail sale until now. 1953 first year issue with the box is in amazing 'near mint+' condition and inside, the kit has never been started. They are still factory sealed in the 'krinkle' bag. Complete with instructions. Molded in bright red plastic. 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.
Rio Grande Models FOUR Swayne Log Cars With Metal Trucks HOn3 Narrow Gauge - Craftsman Model, 1/87, 3000 LC
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes four highly detailed craftsman kits featuring factory cut hardwood lumber stock, very fine metal castings, metal truck set, a few plastic details and full, illustrated instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals & instructions.
Glencoe 3 Stage Ferry Rocket Walt Disney 'Man in Space' - Ex-Strombecker - Bagged, 1/288, 05908
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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NOTE: bagged kit, there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. From original 1950s Strombecker molds. Has removable stages, display stand and launch gantry and top stage aircraft. Never started. Inventoried with all parts present and instructions. NOTE: missing decals
Mach 2 Bell X-2, 1/72, MC0040
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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All-injection molded, limited run kit with cockpit detail, full landing gear (nose gear and main gear skids), paint guide and decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Commonwealth CA-13 Boomerang - No. 5 Sq RAAF Bougainville 1944 / No. 4 Sq RAAF New Guinea 1943 - BAGGED, 1/72, 02099
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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NOTE: bagged kit, there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. Nice model of the first Australian produced and built fighter aircraft. The Boomerang was developed from the Wirraway as a stop-gap fighter. The prototype flew on May 29, 1942. 250 were built and the aircraft was used extensively in New Guinea for ground support. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix North African German Outpost - HO OO Scale, 1/76, 04382-1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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1979 issue comes with everything seen on the box artwork, including the base, wrecked building, vehicles, soldiers and a few accessories. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed (base and wreaked building) have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Nichimo Cessna Skyhawk 172 Motorized, 1/20, S-2002-2500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Large and very highly detailed multi-media model with plastic, metal and rubber parts. Features working lights, engine was designed to be motorized with a Mabuchi 130 electric motor (not included), working expansion and contraction struts, real rubber tires, super detailed instrument panel and full interior. Engine detail is incredible and the motor is a kit itself. Each cylinder head is 31 parts - 30 of which are metal cooling fins. The engine alone is over 150 parts not including the firewall and detail there. Mold quality is very high; firewall detail is complete as in the actual aircraft. Five scale, positionable figures are included. There is a full color painting brochure and beautiful decals are included to reproduce the detailed two-tone blue striping on the box art. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the factory bags. Includes instructions and decals. This kit must be shipped insured. NOTE: one decal has a tear as shown in the detail photo.
Hobby Craft U-6 DHC Beaver (L-20A) Floatplane - Harbour Air Airlines / US Army Korea / RAAF Australian AF / Peruvian Air Force - Bagged, 1/48, HC1674
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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NOTE: bagged kit, there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. Hard-to-find 1/48 scale Beaver that is nicely with clear fuselage halves, recessed panel lines, full cockpit, wheels, skis and floats. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing IM-99 Bomarc With Launcher - 'S' Issue, 1/47, H1806-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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Original issue 'S' kit from 1957. The box has great color and gloss, four solid corners, no tags or tag marks, no missing litho and no tape (other than the original factory sealing tape. There is light general wear as shown. The model is very well detailed for that time and features fully operational launcher and crew. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Curtiss Seagull SOC-3 or SOC-4 - Coast Guard or USS Pennsylvania, 1/72, B15
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Colorful pre-war high-vis version of the Navy's reliable seaplane. Contains decals for either aircraft version. Never started. Factory sealed internal parts bag with decals and instructions.
Trumpeter Tupolev Tu-95 MS Bear H, 1/144, 03904
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very nicely molded and well detailed with 122 parts. NOTE: this kit has "professional" quality minor sub-assembly as follows: one exhaust port is glued to a nacelle. There is no other assembly. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Airmodel Arado Ar-96 - Bagged, 1/72, 297
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Never started. Complete with all parts and instructions.
AMT 1992 Ford F-150 XLT Pickup Truck, 1/25, 6809
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Nicely done kit with over 120 parts. Can be built stock or custom. Molded in gray, clear, red tint clear, chrome and with rubber tires. Features detailed engine, removable hood, full interior and detailed underside. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Williams Brothers Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr Engine Cylinder Kit - For Large Scale RC Aircraft - Bagged, 1/8, 203
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Still factory sealed. Originally made for large scale RC Aircraft. Listed as 1" scale, which is the same as 1/8 scale in modern terms.
Lindberg North American F-86 Sabre Jet, 1/48, 505-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed and rare in this condition. There is a seal split on the upper long side. Late 1950s issue with the yellow rectangle style logos. Features dramatic Ray Gaedke box art, pilot and ejction seat, two piece canopy, full landing gear, two wing drop tanks, 8 wing-mounted rockets, display stand and decals for the very colorful box art aircraft. Usually molded in silver and clear (but obviously not confirmed). 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.
Revell The Golden Hind - Flagship of Sir Francis Drake, 1/96, H324-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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1965 hardbox issue. As with most all early Revell sailing ship models, this one is highly detailed and finely molded. Kit includes vacuform sails, figures of Drake and his crew, preformed rat lines, very detailed painting instructions, rigging instructions, decals and flag sheet. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and instructions.
Cox Ferrari Dino 166/P Berlinetta or 206/SP Spyder Slot Car - With X-150 Motor, 1/24, 17000-1098
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor
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Rare and in internally sealed condition. Features your choice of two interchangeable Ferrari car bodies, cast magnesium chassis, strong and flexible front end suspension, lightweight magnesium wheels, spring-loaded swinging arm, "Coxalloy" gears, axles and hardware, rubber tires, two bright red monocoque bodies precision molded to scale, chrome plated and clear details, driver figure and more. Never started and inside, everything is just as it left the factory and in amazing condition. All parts are still in the internal factory display packing and clear plastic blisters. The plastic parts blisters are mint with no splitting or separating. The instructions and decals are both in amazing 'near mint' condition. NOTE: the box has significant damage as shown to the upper right, where a sizable chunk is missing from the inner box. On the box top, the entire right short panel is missing and there is damage to the back long panel at the top right.