Novo Canberra Low Level Bomber - English Electric BAC Canberra B(1) Mk.8 or B(1)Mk. 12 - RAF No. 88 Sq Wildenrath W. Germany 1960 or South African No. 12 Sq. Waterkloof 1969 - (ex Frog), 1/72, 78090
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$20
From original Frog molds. Like most Frog kits, this model does not have out-of-scale rivet detail but has very fine panel lines only, which makes it easy to build up to a very realistic model. Includes parts and decals for either version. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora AT-6 Texan, 1/48, 70-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$69
Still in the factory seal. The box is dated 1960 but the kit is later (mid 1960s) due to the '100' price extension and oval sunburst logo with no 'Famous Fighters' in the border. Please note the '100' price extension is a factory-applied round sticker over the old printed price extension. This was a common way of raising suggested retail prices while still using up stocks of boxes. At that time, the box and it's lithographed 'slick' often costs more than the plastic inside.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi G4M2E Type 1 Betty Model 24 Tei With MXY7 Ohka Model 11, 1/72, K2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$44
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits on a lower side. Very well molded but older model kit features Betty Bomber and Ohka with ground stand/parent aircraft mounting dolly. Includes markings for 4 aircraft; three are Ohka launchers. The fourth is one of two unique Betty's that flew to meet the Allies for surrender in 1945. These aircraft are white with large green crosses.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/48, 102-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$56
From about 1959. Rare and seldom seen true third issue, numbered 102-69. Aurora blotted out the rectangular Northern Lights logo with yellow and applied the 'new'(for 1957) 'Famous Fighters' sunburst oval logo and no '69' price circle and no Parents' Magazine seal. Aurora retained the colorful Jim Cox box art from the original 1956 issue. (Mr. Cox was Aurora's first box artist; please read his biograpny on this website) This model is part of a very successful WWI aircraft line in 1/48 scale that Aurora introduced in '56. The line sold so well that kits were added to it into the 1960s. Molded in the glossy olive drab green and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
AV USK Hawker Typhoon IB - Bagged, 1/72, AV1005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
Limited edition injection-molded kit. Well detailed with all fine, recessed panel lines, good cockpit detail, clear vac canopy and full decals. Never started. All parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or it has been inventoried complete with all parts. Includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Gotha Bomber G-V - Parents Magazine Seal Issue, 1/48, 126-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$69
First issue dated 1958 with 'Famous Fighters in the sunburst logo, Parents Magazine seal and the 1.98 price circle at the upper right. Jo Kotula, a famous commercial aircraft illustrator, painted the stunning artwork. Molded in a stunning gloss deep burgundy and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This model is part of a very successful 1/48 scale WWI series that Aurora started in 1956. They sold so well that they introduced new kits almost annually well into the 1960s. Some sold well right up until the end of Aurora in the mid 1970s.
Hasegawa Focke-Wulf FW-190 A-8 - Lt. Rudi Linz Staffelkapitain 12/JG5 Early 1945 Norway / III/JG301 Late 1944 Stendal Germany, 1/72, AP3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$21
Finely molded with all recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, two piece optional position canopy, detailed gear wells, centerline drop tank and detailed painting guide and decals for both aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Dragon 88mm Flak 37 - 3 In 1 Kit, 1/35, 6287
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$29
Still factory sealed. Amazingly well detailed multi-media model featuring over 400 pieces, numerous aluminum barrel and gun parts, numerous working parts like the real gun, brass ammunition, two frets of PE parts, metal chain, wooden and wicker ammo boxes (both made of plastic) and more. With two decals sheets for many units.
Modelkrak Miyako 1899 - Unprotected Japanese Cruiser, 1/700, MKs-J025
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$30
Finely cast resin waterline model that includes PE parts and illustrated directions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Aurora Halberstadt CLII - (CL-II), 1/48, 136-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$74
Rare, still factory sealed kit dated 1959. The model is in amazing investment-grade "Mint" condition. The seal is intact. Although dated 1959, the lack of 'Famous Fighters' within the border of the sunburst logo dates this kit from the very early 1960s. The 'Famous Fighters' is in the border of the two logos on the two short sides.
Continental Model Airplane Co Giant ROG (R.O.G.) - Balsa Wood Flying Airplane, X24
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
From the mid to late 1930s. New old stock from a closed down hobby shop. Because they are in 'new' condition, the end flaps and tabs are in great condition with no tears or rips. I was the first one to open them and did so very carefully to avoid all damage. Features 18 inch wingspan, quality pre-cut balsa wood stock, fully carved hardwood wheels, metal stock for tail skid and landing gear, partially carved prop blank (needs sanding), rubber band (very old and no longer usable), color insignia sheet, tissue paper and detailed, full size plans that include instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Pegaso Howard Pete with Air Race Diorama - (ex Lindberg), 1/48, P2020
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$39
Still factory sealed. This is the Necomisa/Pegaso reissue of the 1950s Lindberg 1/48 scale kit from original molds. Includes cardstock Air Race Diorama with base, grandstand and pylon.
Revell Aerobee Hi Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1814-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$98
First issue hardbox kit dated 1958 with great box art. Not the common reissue. An excellent kit for that time, featuring removable missile, firing arm with working piston and cylinder, movable wheels, tow bar and detailed crew figures. Molded in the correct gloss gray and white. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell Oldsmobile Delivery Van Highway Pioneers - (Oldsmobile), 1/32, H44
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$38
1953 early issue molded in white and black plastic and it includes colorful insignia for 'Gowland's Bakery.' This kit has never been started. All parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag and it includes the 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.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 6-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
1960 issue with dramatic Craftmaster artwork of a pilot landing his heavily battle-damaged D-9 with a dead (and flaming) engine. This is the small box format; kit number 1223-50 has the larger format box. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE: the decals have some lifting.
Modelland SAI-403 Dardo - Light-Weight Fighter, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Rare. Very nicely molded vac kit with very fine recessed panel lines. Complete model with all needed parts. Includes interior detail, clear vac canopy, full decals, optional position landing gear, building instructions and full size drawings with marking guide. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Fujimi Westland Aerospatiale Sea Lynx - West German Navy Marineflieger Geschwader 3 'Graf Zeppelin' Nordholz, 1/72, 36
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$16
Nicely molded kit with primarily recessed panel lines, full cockpit and cabin floor, detailed rotor head, optional position double cabin doors and rotating main and tail rotors. Never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Fokker Friendship F-27 KLM City Hopper - Kikoler Issue, 1/94, 0102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$32
Still factory sealed but the seal has split from age. Revell-Kikoler Brazil issue from the popular original 1958 'S' molds. Well detailed and features moving rudder, flaps and elevators, rotating wheels and props and optional position cabin door with boarding stairs. With colorful and complete KLM decals. Molded in white and clear plastic.
Faller Junkers Ju-87 Stuka Motorized - Dive Bomber or Anti-Tank, 1/100, 1087
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$55
Rare model kit from the early 1960s and nicely molded for that time. It is designed to be motorized with the Faller No. 1001 Miniature Electric Motor (not included, Faller sold it separately.) Features parts to built either version, cockpit with crew of two and rear machine gun, wing cannon, main centerline bomb load, small wing-mounted bombs and a large decal sheet for multiple aircraft. Molded in a stunning swirl green and butterscotch brown, gray, orange-yellow, red and with clear canopy & display stand. The kit has never been started. The small parts (with motorizing-specific parts) are still in the factory sealed bag. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete, including decals and instructions. Even the Faller packing quality inspection slip is still present.
Tamiya Heinkel He-219 A-7 Uhu Owl - Plus Eduard Color PE Detail Set / Vector He-219A-0/5 Conversion Set / EagleCal Decals - (He219A-7 With He219A-0/5 Conversion), 1/48, 61057
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$62
Includes the following never used and complete aftermarket sets: the rare Vector #VDS48-054 He219A-0/5 Conversion Set in high definition resin and designed for this model, Eduard FE392 PE Detail Set in Color and Self-Adhesive and EagleCals EC147 He-219 Decals with paint and markings guide. The kit itself is well molded with all recessed panel detail, excellent full cockpit with pilot and radar operator, optional position canopy, detailed gear wells, separately molded wing flaps, detailed radar arrays and decals with paint guide for three aircraft. Never started. Most parts are still factory sealed; the fuselage tree was not sealed and has been inventoried with all parts present. Includes decals and instructions.