Comet Junkers Ju-87 D-7 Stuka Super Stars Series - 31 inch Wingspan R/C Flying Aircraft, 1/16, 3650
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed but the seal has split as shown. Rare. From the early to mid 1970s. Big 1/16 scale model is designed for R/C operation, gas .020 or .049 control line/free flight and rubber powered- or even as a detailed static display model. Box art is by Locher, who did a great deal of the Monogram box artwork also. This is a very nice and well detailed model for that time featuring 'Tube-O-Matic' fuselage construction, 'Rugged Super X Simplified Non-Warping Wing' light-weight plastic nose cowl, spinner, wheel pants, bomb, radiators (under wing and chin), machine gun and more, beautiful clear vacuformed 'greenhouse' canopy (in great condition, not yellowed), completely formed metal gear struts, finished wheels and nose button, plywood firewall, all die-cut balsawood, factory-cut stripwood and leading & trailing wing edges, covering tissue, very colorful and comprehensive insignia sheet, detailed full size plans with building instructions and more. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Hobby M24 Chaffy Light Scouting Tank Motorized With 5 Actions, 1/31, Z51-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Very, very rare. As a matter of fact, John Burns never listed this manufacturer, and according to Worthpoint one has never appeared on Ebay or any on-line auction or sale. Clearly of Japanese original and possibly the second issue but the mold origins are unknown. The box says 1/35, but the instructions (correct and also marked "Hobby") say 1/31. This is a scale model, and has the typical detail of Japanese tank kits of the early/mid 1960s. It is very unique in that one motor performs five actions - it can go straight, turn right then back to the left after a short run, go in circles (I think), do a U Turn and the turret rotates right and left. This is done through a fascinating and complicated gear, cams and lever system. There are no less than 11 gears with many other pieces of metal hardware. The TKK Mabuchi 25 motor is included and in a 'very good' condition early TKK box. The motor is still wrapped in the printed plastic bag and the accessories are present. Inside, the kit is just like it left the factory. All the parts except the upper and lower hull and treads are still in factory sealed bags. The decals look 'excellent' and the instructions are 'near mint.' Amazingly, the treads are completely intact and fully flexible! 'Hobby' issued other tanks as well - the side of the box shows a Soviet tank labeled "III", a JGSDF Type 61 tank and a M41. No others are listed. Please email me if you have more information on this manufacturer. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
MPC USS Iowa Waterline Series, 1/1200, 2-4001-110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Nice quality kit from original Casadio molds. Features separately molded main and secondary battery turrets, catapults and aircraft, two helicopters, life boats and full-hull length camo decals. NOTE: the deck has been glued to the hull. Quality of assembly is 'very good' - there are no gaps but some visible glue on the hull (none on the deck) that will need to be sanded away. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. MPC did a very nice job marketing these kits - the box sides contain interesting ship history, and the instructions include specifications and a large, fold-out illustrated engagement map with battle details.
Bandai IJN Myoko Heavy Cruiser and IGO-16 (I-16) Submarine with Midget Submarine, 1/2000, 7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Contains both ship models. Very finely molded and well detailed small (1/2000) scale that is ideal for war gaming. Can be built full hull or waterline and features separately molded turrets, detailed deck fittings with many separately molded parts and a display stand. Molded in dark gray and red. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions, which are on the bottom of the box top.
Bandai IJN Musashi Battleship, 1/2000, 25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very finely molded and well detailed small (1/2000) scale ship model. Ideal for war gaming. Can be built full hull or waterline and features separately molded turrets, detailed deck fittings with many separately molded parts and a display stand. Molded in dark gray and red. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including instructions, which are on the bottom of the box top.
Bandai HMS Hood Battlecruiser, 1/2000, 23
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very finely molded and well detailed small (1/2000) scale ship model. Ideal for war gaming. Can be built full hull or waterline and features separately molded turrets, detailed deck fittings with many separately molded parts and a display stand. Molded in dark gray and red. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including instructions, which are on the bottom of the box top.
Entex Triumph TR7 'The Shape of Things to Come', 1/20, 9044
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Larger-scale model that is nicely detailed inside and out. Molded in gloss red (body), black, clear, bright chrome plate, satin chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1969 Buick Riviera - Stock / Custom / Competition, 1/25, Y915-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Nice kit of the second generation Riviera. Features optional parts for three versions, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, good exhaust and suspension detail, full interior and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1962 Buick Special Station Wagon With Trailer - 3 in 1 Issue, 1/25, K5042-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Original issue hardbox from 1962. NOTE: complete and never started but missing instructions and decals. Even includes AMT body putty and sandpaper as well as the World's Fair 'Cat' flyer. At the time of shipping, only 4 parts are off the trees. This is a one-owner kit purchased new by a discriminating collector - he opened the boxes only to remove the instructions and decals for 'safe keeping' - and now they are gone. Very well detailed kit with numerous extras. Features full interior, realistic upholstery material, a huge variety of customizing parts, detailed trailer, operating floor jack, fire extinguisher, gas cans and a Chrysler display racing engine with 6 variations. I can only find one tire burn, and I believe it is on a custom part.
Dragon German Zerstorer Z-38 With Eduard #53058 PE Set - Smart Kit, 1/350, 1049
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Includes new and never used Eduard PE Super Detail Set with full railings and many other parts. The actual model is state-of-the art from new molds. It includes over 650 parts, photoetched details, a one-piece full hull and is extensively detailed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg CL-86 USS Vicksburg Light Cruiser (Cleveland Class) Motorized, 1/1080, 7102M
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1968 motorized issue. One piece hull and engineered for operation in water. This kit has never been started. The motor is still in the internally sealed factory bag and all other parts been inventoried 100% complete with decals and instructions included.
LS Mercedes Benz C111 Motorized - (ex-Nakamura / Arii), 1/24, C601-600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very rare. LS was famous for quality and this kit is no exception. Features motorized operation with the furnished Mabuchi FA-130 motor, metal gear box and switch, steerable front wheels, working gull wing doors, interior detail and more. Molded in gloss white, blue, silver, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
MPC USS Forrestal CV59 Aircraft Carrier, 1/600, 1-5301
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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This is possibly the best molded and detailed Forrestal kit done in a constant scale. Beautifully molded hull can be built as waterline or full. As with most Airfix molds, there are plenty of very tiny and finely molded parts. Includes full air wing of HUP-2 Helicopter, F3H Demons, FJ Furys, Douglas A3D Skywarriors and AD-6 Skyradiers. Aircraft have excellent detail and panel/control lines. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Saab J-35 Draken - (ex Adams), 1/48, 2210
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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From original Adam's Action Models molds. 1984 issue. Features retractable landing gear, opening canopy and missiles that actually launch from the central pod. The kit has never been started. NOTE: Missing nose probe. Otherwise inventoried with all others parts and includes decals and instructions.
PM Model Hawker Sea Fury T-61 Bagdad Fury - Iraq or Pakistan, 1/72, PM-214
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Two cockpit Sea Fury with decals for both aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Narvik Class German Destroyer, 1/600, 02205-9
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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From 1979. Very nicely molded and detailed full hull kit. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Airfix HMS Campbelltown Destroyer, 1/600, 01204-3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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From 1980. Well detailed, full hull model. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. On March 8, 1942, the Campbeltown sailed up the Loire River. Her mission was to destroy the Normandie Drydock, a possible haven for the Tirpitz which was holed up on Norway at this time. The Campbeltown was disguised as a German warship and the bow was packed with 8500 lbs of high explosive depth charges. Under a RAF diversion, Campbeltown fought her way up the river and rammed the dock doors at full speed. Charges at the stern sank the back of the ship and she was wedged in the dock. During a German inspection 8 hours later, the charges went off, scattering parts of the ship up to one mile away. The dock was rendered useless to the Tirpitz, who now had to stay in Norway.
Revell 1953 Jaguar XK-120 Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H56-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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1954 early issue molded in very light green plastic. The kit has not been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and 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.
Tamiya Porsche 928 Motorized, 1/20, GC2003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Rare motorized version. Features electric motor (included) that is hidden at the rear just above the drive wheels, detailed engine with wiring, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, excellent full interior, steerable front wheels, detailed exhaust, optional up or retracted headlights and more. Molded in white, tan, chrome plate, clear, black, silver and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Inflight McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Air West - (DC-9-30), 1/200, IF932020
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Beautiful, die-cast model that is ready to display. It is the color scheme that is the 2nd down from the top on the box top. It has been factory assembled, painted and decaled. It has full landing gear and is in 'ground' configuration. Never used or displayed and includes all the special factory packing material.