Aurora Grumman S2F Hunter-Killer - Canadian Issue, 1/54, 145-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$85
From 1964 and labeled 'Aurora Plastics of Canada Ltd. Toronto (Rexdale) Ont.' From ex-Comet molds which are very close to 1/48 scale. Features all fine recessed surface detail, retractable 'dust bin' lower radar and MAD tail boom, rotating propellers, wing spotlight with interior detail and clear lens, clear cockpit windows and more. Molded in dark sea blue and clear plastic and includes a display stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Hawker Hunter F6 - Type Three Issue, 1/72, 288
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
1960s issue with the Type Three Airfix logo. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: instructions are photocopies.
Antares Models Junkers Ju-488 V-401, 1/72, ANT-7202
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$179
Very rare model of this large aircraft. Features all fine recessed surface detail, very good cockpit, fully enclosed wheel wells, crew access ladder and more. Most parts are high definition cast resin. There are clear vacuform windshields included which are in 'excellent' condition with no damage and they are still clear with no yellowing. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Sharkit Horton X (XIIb), 1/72
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$105
Very rare and the only kit of this subject. Molded in high definition cast resin with a clear vacuform canopy (still clear and in fine condition, with only slight yellowing). Features cockpit detail and full landing gear. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions with full size plans.
Lincoln Venom FB4 - (F.B.4), 1/59, 115
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$42
Nicely made, larger scale kit from the mid 1950s to the very early 1960s. Molded in silver and clear plastic and includes a large clear display stand with a 'swivel' head so the aircraft can be displayed in a variety of flight positions. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Lincoln was an injection molding firm located in Hong Kong. Model kits were not their primary business but an important sideline and they established an early international presence. Major countries of distribution were Hong Kong, Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia. Through specialty hobby shops, they often found their way to the West Coast of the USA. As early as 1956 Lincoln reissued about 16 Hawk kits from the USA, often with 'Picture Gallery' artwork. Although not their primary business, they established quite a line of plastic before discontinuing production in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Many molds moved to Kader, also in Hong Kong, who reissued the line. Some molds eventually found their way to the USA either through ATP (who purchased the excess kit stock when Kader sold out) or IM.
Lincoln Bristol Britannia - BOAC, 1/166, 106
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$55
Rare, very early issue with "ALL PLASTIC no cutting no sanding" on the box top. Nicely made small scale kit from the 1950s. Molded in gloss silver with a large clear display stand. Never started. The small parts are still factory sealed in the 'krinkle' clear bag. The large parts have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Lincoln was an injection molding firm located in Hong Kong. Model kits were not their primary business but an important sideline and they established an early international presence. Major countries of distribution were Hong Kong, Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia. Through specialty hobby shops, they often found their way to the West Coast of the USA. As early as 1956 Lincoln reissued about 16 Hawk kits from the USA, often with 'Picture Gallery' artwork. Although not their primary business, they established quite a line of plastic before discontinuing production in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Many molds moved to Kader, also in Hong Kong, who reissued the line. Some molds eventually found their way to the USA either through ATP (who purchased the excess kit stock when Kader sold out) or IM.
Lincoln Lockheed Constellation 749A - BOAC, 1/140, 102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
Rare, very early issue with "ALL PLASTIC no cutting no sanding" and "EMPIRE MADE" on the box top. Nicely made small scale kit from the 1950s and from the original Hawk molds. Molded in gloss silver with a large clear display stand. Never started. Inventoried complete including decals/transfers and instructions. NOTE: while all part are present, one propeller has one blade broken off and that blade is missing. Lincoln was an injection molding firm located in Hong Kong. Model kits were not their primary business but an important sideline and they established an early presence. Major countries of distribution were Hong Kong, Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia. Through specialty hobby shops, they often found their way to the West Coast of the USA. As early as 1956 Lincoln reissued about 16 Hawk kits from the USA, often with 'Picture Gallery' artwork. Although not their primary business, they established quite a line of plastic before discontinuing production in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Many molds moved to Kader, also in Hong Kong, who reissued the line. Some molds eventually found their way to the USA either through ATP (who purchased the excess kit stock when Kader sold out) or IM.
Lincoln Douglas DC-7 - BOAC, 1/150, 105
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$55
Rare, very early issue with "ALL PLASTIC no cutting no sanding" on the box top. Nicely made small scale kit from the 1950s. Molded in gloss silver with a large clear display stand. Never started. Inventoried complete including decals/transfers and instructions. Lincoln was an injection molding firm located in Hong Kong. Model kits were not their primary business but an important sideline and they established an early presence. Major countries of distribution were Hong Kong, Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia. Through specialty hobby shops, they often found their way to the West Coast of the USA. As early as 1956 Lincoln reissued about 16 Hawk kits from the USA, often with 'Picture Gallery' artwork. Although not their primary business, they established quite a line of plastic before discontinuing production in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Many molds moved to Kader, also in Hong Kong, who reissued the line. Some molds eventually found their way to the USA either through ATP (who purchased the excess kit stock when Kader sold out) or IM.
Revell City Fire Department UH-1D - Los Angeles Police / Los Angeles Fire Deparment, 1/48, H2396
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Hard-to-find Revell issue from quality ESCI molds. Thie Huey features extensive interior detail including cockpit and cabin, detailed engine and transmission, sliding cabin doors, optional position pilot doors and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Skywave IJN Akashi Repair Ship, 1/700, W37
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Pit Road/Skywave issue of this highly detailed and finely molded waterline kit. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Akashi was the IJN's only purpose-built repair ship. The design is said to have been based on USS Medusa. In her career she repaired dozens of major surface units, including emergency repairs to Shokaku and Zuiho after Santa Cruz, also to Yamato following USS Skate's torpedo attack on that vessel. Akashi was sunk by US carrier aircraft at Palau on March 31, 1944. (Thanks to Dusty Rhodes for that information)
Airfix HP-42 Heracles - Imperial Airways - Type Three Issue, 1/144, SK502
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
From the 1960s and a beautifully detailed kit of one of the classic airliners of the 1930s. Imperial Airways equipped these aircraft with deluxe interiors and provided full service. Customers were thoroughly pampered and had superb views of the ground from only a few thousand feet. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one small exhaust pipe (easily made with copper wire). Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Arii Vertol 107, 1/72, 1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$29
Rare Arii model from the 1960s. The box is complete and intact but has the obvious stains as shown. The kit inside is often attributed to Airfix and it may be; however, I am suspicious of this as it is a bit cruder in mold quality, so it may simply be a copy of the Airfix kit. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Bell Huey Attack Helicopter UH-1D - Japan Issue, 1/32, H259-015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$95
Rare Revell of Japan/Takara high gloss box issue from 1980. This is a large, well detailed model for that time and features a 18 inch rotor span, detailed Lycoming T53 Jet Engine with removable cowling, highly detailed interior and cockpit with opening cabin doors, moving rotors and weapons system with SS-11 Missiles, M-6 Machine Guns, 7.62 MM Machine Guns and M-6 Guns with Rocket Pods. Includes pilot and gunner figure and US Army First Air Cavalry markings. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram B-25J Mitchell - Gun Nose, 1/48, 5507
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$56
Still factory sealed. 1991 gun nose issue with excellent detail inside and out. Features full interior detail, optional position bomb bay with bomb load, rotating turrets and elevating guns, optional position crew hatch, and rotating props.
Revell Aerojet-General Aerobee Hi, 1/40, H1814
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
1996 reissue of the 1950s classic "S" kit. Features movable firing arm with working piston and cylinder, movable wheels, tow bar and detailed crew figures. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
ESCI Mercedes Benz 230G Cross Country, 1/24, 3022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$54
Still factory sealed. Nicely detailed kit with full frame assembly with separately molded driveline and suspension, detailed interior, optional position tail gates and more.
ITC F-86 Fighter and P-51D Mustang Fighter - Precision Miniatures, 3766-40
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
Hardbox issue from the late 1950s. Kit includes two nicely done small scale model. The F-86D is 1/111 scale and the P-51D is 1/104. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. The ITC (Ideal Toy Company) Precision Miniatures was a lower priced line to complement the much larger ITC model issues. The first issue came in hardboxes (like this one) and ITC planned 7 series with a projected 6 models in each series. The series were Aircraft Through the Years, Historical Ships, Locomotives Through The Years, Antique Cars, Ships For Work and Fun, Landmarks in Transportation and Sports Cars. There were 6 aircraft in the 'Aircraft' series- Spirit of St. Louis, Wright Flyer, S-55, Spad 13, P-86 and P-51 Mustang. All were very close to 1/100 scale.
ITC Sikorsky S-55 Helicopter and Spad Fighter - Precision Miniatures, 3765
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$24
Hardbox issue from the late 1950s. Kit includes two nicely done small scale model. The Spad is 1/105 scale and the S-55 is 1/117. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. The ITC (Ideal Toy Company) Precision Miniatures was a lower priced line to complement the much larger ITC model issues. The first issue came in hardboxes (like this one) and ITC planned 7 series with a projected 6 models in each series. The series were Aircraft Through the Years, Historical Ships, Locomotives Through The Years, Antique Cars, Ships For Work and Fun, Landmarks in Transportation and Sports Cars. There were 6 aircraft in the 'Aircraft' series- Spirit of St. Louis, Wright Flyer, S-55, Spad 13, P-86 and P-51 Mustang. All were very close to 1/100 scale.
La Belle D&RG Baggage Car Narrow Gauge HOn3 - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, HO, HOn3-22
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
During the golden era of realistic train models, La Belle Woodworking Company created perhaps the very finest scale kits of early American passenger equipment. Features die cut hardwood parts (no balsa), carved clerestory roof, clear clerestory window material, complete underside details, metal castings, building instructions and full size plans. I have built these models and they look identical to the real prototypes. The kit has not been started and is complete with all parts, sealed smaller details and plans + instructions. Please read the article on this website about older HO train kits and the modeling revolution they caused in the late 1930s/1940s.
La Belle D&RG Alamosa Business Car HOn3 Narrow Gauge - Craftsman Model, 1/87, HOn3-24
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Please read the article on this website about older HO train kits and the modeling revolution they caused in the late 1930s/1940s. During the golden era of realistic train models, La Belle Woodworking Company created perhaps the very finest scale kits of early American passenger equipment. The kit features die cut hardwood parts (no balsa) such as pre-cut and scribed sides with all windows factory cut, car ends done in the same fashion, carved clerestory roof, tinted clear clerestory window material, working end diaphragms, excellent underside and cast metal details, building instructions and plans. I have seen these models built and they look identical to the real prototypes. The kit has not been started and is complete with all small parts still factory sealed, the larger ones inventoried complete with instructions.