Aurora-KB Boeing F4B-4 - (F4B4), 1/48, 1122-170
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
1972 Collectors Edition issue. Features improved molds, pilot & mechanic figures, bomb loadout and terrain display base. Never started. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing KC-135 Jet Stratotanker, 1/125, 143-175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$69
1974 Aurora of Canada issue from ex-Comet molds. This is the largest of the two Comet molds and has clear cockpit and cabin windows, full landing gear and a 'tanker' rear end and refueling boom (although the box art does not show it). Molded in gloss silver and clear. This model was given a clear Aurora two piece 'triangle world' stand, unlike many of the other Comet kits which only had a modified version of their original stands included. Of course this is not the production KC-135 but a model of the Boeing prototype. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora B-47 Stratojet, 1/180, 493-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$95
Dated 1961 but the price extension and logo tell us that this kit is likely from 1964 to 65. Features classic Jo Kotula box art. Molded in gloss silver and clear featuring full landing gear and the clear 'triangle globe' stand and arm. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Megow Ranger Class B Gas Model - 44 Inch Wingspan Early Free Flight Aircraft, E-22
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$175
Very, very rare. From the late 1930s or pre-war 40s. Fred Megow once stated that they lost money on the big gas models and sold very few; they were done for status only. This is a one owner kit; the box top and tray are in good condition given the age of the model; that stain on the litho lowers the overall grade to 'good'. The box top and bottom are 100% intact, never repaired and have great corners. Inside, the kit has never been touched. The small parts are still in the sealed paper envelope and it appears that the plans have never been unfolded. Includes quality printwood, stock balsa, factory cut stringers and spars (still held in a bundle together with the factory rubber bands), balsa and hardwood stock cut to general shape, fully formed wooden wheels, fully formed wire landing gear struts, sealed hardware packet and more. It is complete with all parts and plans. I do not see any covering tissue, but some models did not come with it (and it may be in the never opened plans).
Revell Olds 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.
Revell Sears Buggy Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H45-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
1953 early issue molded in green plastic. This is from the issues produced by Gowland & Gowland as it carrier their 'balloon' logo on the side. Never started. The parts are still sealed in the correct 'krinkle' clear 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.
Aurora Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, 1/270, 494-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$125
Rare first issue with one-year only rectangular logo. Dramatic Jo Kotula box art with 1956 date. This is a very nice kit for that time, featuring raised and recessed panel lines detail, clear canopy, full landing gear and gear doors, outrigger gear and doors, wing tip tanks, decals and the correct clear rectangle-base early Aurora stand, which is also shown on the instructions. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. It is interesting to note that this kit is not a reissue of the Comet molds - this kit is original to Aurora. The Aurora kit is significantly larger that the Comet issue and varies in a great many details.
AMT AMC Pacer Custom Panel Station Wagon, 1/25, T219
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$48
Still factory sealed. True custom kit based on the original Pacer. Features baby moon hubcaps, custom front and rear bumpers, chin spoiler, custom hood and steering wheel, CB and antenna, special panel sides and more. Features opening hood, detailed 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, air conditioning and power steering, full interior and underside detailing.
AMT-Hasegawa Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - Greek and Spanish AF Markings, 1/72, A-625-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
From high quality Hasegawa molds. This was a short-lived venture by AMT to promote quality Hasegawa model kits under the AMT name. Kits were molded in Japan then boxed in the USA, while AMT made the unique decal choices for Royal Hellenic Air Force (Greece), Italian and Spanish Air Forces. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the instructions have very light bug damage. The actual decal transfers are fine, but the backing paper has bug damage also.
AMT-Frog Blackburn Shark Torpedo Bomber - Fleet Air Arm/Canadian/Portugal, 1/72, A605-80
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$20
Rare short-lived AMT marketing promo to sell Frog kits in the USA. This model was one of Frog's best efforts for a 1/72 biplane - it is very well detailed. The very sturdy Shark was the final biplane torpedo bomber for the FAA, with 238 delivered after production began in May of 1935. Features decals for three aircraft- British Fleet Air Arm, Portuguese Navy (6 were delivered) and one of the 20 Shark license built by Boeing for Canada. Kit features movable control surfaces, prop, wheels, optional floats or wheeled version and torpedo and bomb loads. With color painting guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals have bug damaged. The damage is about 2% of the sheet (98% of the transfers are intact).
Italeri Focke-Wulf FW-190 A-8 With Photoetched Parts, 1/48, 2678
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$29
Still factory sealed. Excellent and highly detailed kit with two PE frets and a large and extensive decal sheet for 6 different aircraft.
Italeri Martin B-57G Canberra Night Hawk, 1/72, 174
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$32
Hard-to-find "G" variant. From the same molds as the Testors model. Includes full cockpit, underwing stores, tip tanks, full bomb bay load, optional position landing gear and speed brakes and decals for two aircraft. Never started. NOTE: missing one very small blade antenna. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions.
Italeri Panavia Tornado IDS - RAF ' Gulf Killer' / 'Snoopy Airways' 'Helen' / Luftwaffe / Italian Air Force, 1/48, 834
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$32
Still factory sealed. Highly detailed with decals for three air forces including some great RAF Gulf War nose artwork. Kit features all fine recessed panel line detail, full cockpit, detailed gear wells, swing wings, optional position speed brakes and canopy, full underwing load and more.
Italeri Junkers Lufthansa Ju-52 - Manfred von Richtohofen, 1/72, 150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$28
Still factory sealed. Has markings for the 'von Richtohofen' Lufthansa, SAS or Swiss Air. Very nicely detailed kit with complete interior and cockpit.
Italeri Junkers JU-86 Civil Version - Lufthansa or Swissair, 1/72, 029
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$29
Still factory sealed. Nicely detailed and molded. Includes detailed cockpit, positionable pilots, cabin floor and bulkheads, optional position boarding door, optional position landing gear and decals for both air lines. With decals for both air lines.
Italeri Caprioni CA-311 Medium Bomber, 1/72, 113
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$24
Still factory sealed. Nicely detailed kit.
Hobby Craft Lockheed T-33 Thunderbird (T-Bird) Shooting Star - USAF Korean War - 21st FIS 'We Too' / 51st FIS 'Paddy Daddy', 1/48, HC1548
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Still factory sealed. Large 1/48 scale T-33 kit. Features all fine recessed panel lines, full cockpits, detailed gear wells, separately molded wing flaps, drop tanks, optional position canopy and decals for two aircraft.
Hobby Craft Lockheed F-94A Starfire - PA ANG or USAF Decals, 1/48, HC1597
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$38
Still factory sealed. Nicely molded kit with a fine recessed panel lines, full cockpits, detailed gear wells, separately molded wing flaps, optional position canopy and drop tanks. Decals for 103rd FIS 1953 PA ANG and USAF F-94A 1953.
Hobby Craft Grumman F-14 Tomcat - VF-142 or VF-143, 1/72, HC1336
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$14
From ex-Hasegawa molds. Features very good cockpit, wings that swing, two pilots, two piece canopy, AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. Includes decals for both squadrons of 'Persian Gulf Fighters.' Never started. Factory sealed internal bag with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft Vampire Night Fighter With Eduard Photoetch - RAF NF10 / Italy NF10, 1/48, HC1578
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$30
Includes factory sealed. Eduard 48-065 PE detail set for SE-535 Mistral (French-built Vampire). The model itself features all recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit detail and decals for the two aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. This Vampire variant was the first operational all-jet night-fighter for the RAF.