Leddy Amphibian Jeep Ford GPA, 1/14, A-60
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$79
Rare. From the 1940s. Very large, true-scale model. Highly detailed for that time and measures 13 inches in length when built. The photo on the box top shows the actual built model. Features a great number of factory cut and shaped hardwood parts, fully formed hardwood wheels, metal stock as required, a sealed wax paper bag of small fittings of wood and metal, and more. 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 have been inventoried complete including full decals and two sheets of very well done plans with instructions. Not much is known of Leddy Model Industries except that they were located in Watsonville, California and their kits were of exceptional quality for that time. We know that Leddy made a VC-2 Victory Ship, a US Army Amphibian Jeep, kit number A-60 in large scale (1 3/4" = 5") and also A-50 US Army Jeep.' If you have any other information or have seen other kits, please email me.
Heller Sncase SE-535 Mistral - (Vampire), 1/72, 221
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$10
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the ends. Early French-built version of the Vampire. Very nicely molded with recessed control surfaces and fine raised panel lines. With markings for 6e E.C. 1/6 'Oranie' Oran 1952 or Aeronavale 57S. 1970s Heller issue with 'Black Box' design. Includes markings for the two aircraft listed.
Monogram M16 Armored Half-Track - (Multiple Gun Motor Carrier MGMC), 1/35, PM155-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$89
Dated 1966, second issue. High quality kit with excellent detail. Features rolling heavy lug tires, flexible treads, full interior detail, opening doors, swivel turret, driver and four soldiers with arms and equipment. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Fairey Swordfish - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1207-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$24
One of two Craftmaster issues which share the same dramatic boxart. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Estes Pathfinder 42 inch Flying Model Rocket, 1997
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
Large 42" sounding rocket. Dual parachute recovery. Complete and never started.
Revell Su-25 Frogfoot - USSR or Czech, 1/72, 4071
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
Finely molded and detailed. Features all very fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, air inlets and gear wells, optional position air brakes, AS-7 Missiles, AA-8 Missiles, iron bombs and rocket pods. The model has never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
MPC Consolidated B-24J Liberator - 2109835 of 392nd Bomber Group April 1944, 1/72, 1502-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$36
1970s issue from Airfix molds. Well detailed. Features decals for the 392nd ship that was lost in action over Germany on April 11, 1944. Features elevating guns and rotating turrets, movable control surfaces, retracting landing gear, rotating props and optional position crew entry door and ladder. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Revell US Navy Sea Shadow Stealth Ship, 1/144, 05088
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$64
Still factory sealed. From 1995. Out of production kit of the navy Stealth Test Ship. Built between 1983 and 1985, the Sea Shadow was just over 49 meters long and could achieve 15 knots with a diesel-electric power plant. For years the Navy tested the Sea Shadow off the California coast but only at night. Testing centered around stealth characteristics, steering, automation and sea worthiness. The ship was not revealed to the public until April 11, 1993.
Airfix Ilyushin IL-28 Beagle - North Korean, 1/72, 5011
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
1970s US Airfix issue. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Matchbox Mystere IVa - French No 2 Sq Cambrai 1955 / No 200 Sq Israeli Air Force 1967, 1/72, PK-47
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Dated 1986. Well made kit has fine panel line detail, drop tanks, optional position landing gear and decals for both aircraft. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
DML Ka-50 Hokum, 1/72, 2509
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
From 1993. Very well detailed kit from modern molds. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa McDonnell Douglas F-4 C/D Phantom II, 1/48, P6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$75
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed kit is widely considered the finest 1/48 Phantom kit ever made. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells and much more.
Pegasus Boulton Paul Defiant T.T.Mk1 - Bagged, 1/72, 2004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$22
Still factory sealed. Excellent quality limited run kit. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines, detailed wheel bays, injection molded clear parts, metal parts and decals. With instructions.
Czech Model Finnish Myrsky II Bagged, 1/72
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$36
Hard-to-find limited production craftsman kit. Czech Model (Czech Masters) kit are known for accuracy and fine, scale detail. Parts are cast in high definition resin and feature very fine recessed panel line detail. Kit is never started and complete. Due to the small size of some parts, these kits are recommended for the experienced model builder. Kit does not come with instructions, but has full drawings. Decals must be furnished by the builder.
Monogram Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - (F6F5) Blue Box Issue, 1/48, PA80-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$45
Dated 1967. Most likely the second issue of this classic kit and the first 'Blue Box' issue. Dated 1967. A great kit for that time that has many any action features - wings fold properly as on actual aircraft, landing gear retracts including tail wheel and arresting hook, wheels and prop rotates and it includes bombs, drop tanks and rockets. Molded in a beautiful gloss dark blue, black and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE: the decals are 100% intact but have age micro cracking. Please see the article (on this website) about using these or any older kit decals.
Hobby Craft Mikoyan Gurevich Mig-27 - USSR V-VS Army 16th Division East Germany 1978, 1/48, HC1592
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$20
Larger-scale Mig that features very fine raised panel lines, fair cockpit detail, wings that swing, two piece canopy and a large loadout of AA missiles, drop tanks and bombs as well as cannon. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Mach Dzik P52 Polish Navy (U-Class) Submarine, 1/400, 02
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$15
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave. Dzik and here sister Solol and her sister were the first submarines delivered to the Polish Navy once WWII began. By February of 1941 Sokol was patrolling the Bay of Biscay and Dzik followed shortly after delivery on October 11, 1942. Both of these ships achieved significant success in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, where they destroyed several enemy ships. Both subs outlasted the war and were returned to England. Dzik was then lent to the Danish Navy in 1946. Her active service ended in 1957 and she was broken up in 1958. Very nicely molded and detailed but certainly not a 'state of the art' Tamiya style kit. Features full hull with propellers and rudder, display stand, color paint guide on the back of the box with rigging diagram and full decals with flags.
Airfix Monty's Humber Staff Car M239485, 1/32, 05501-3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$32
Still factory sealed but the seal has split and some of the seal is gone on the bottom. Very nicely done kit of the second of Monty's two Humbers. Features very good underside detail with suspension, exhaust, gas tank and more. Full interior is nicely done and the kit includes two figures.
Airfix Cutty Sark 1869 - Special Edition, 1/130, 09253
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$58
Still factory sealed but one corner of the box lid has a mouse chew. At the same corner the inner box is battered but still intact. Nicely detailed kit measures 520mm (20.4 inches) long when assembled.
Doc-Modell SSBN George Washington and SSBN Le Redoutable Waterline Models - Bagged, 1/700
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$16
Includes both waterline kits. Features excellent quality resin castings, instructions/plans with painting guide. Made in Germany by Dr. Thomas Weihs, hence "Doc-Modell." The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags.