Bridi Kastaway Grenade-Launched Glider 1 1/2 Meter - 59 Inch Wingspan For R/C
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Still factory sealed. An excellent sailplane kit featuring numerous die-cut and factory cut parts of quality balsa and hardwood, extensive text instructions, hardware and superb full size plans.
Revell Supermarine Seafire, 1/32, H294-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. 1969 issue with many action features - removable cowling shows finely detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engine, canopy slides open to show fully detailed cockpit, retractable landing gear, wheels and prop rotate and more.
RN Models Earl Stahls Taylorcraft Grasshopper 0.57 - 32.5 Inch Wingspan Flyer, CG505
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Excellent kit of this free-flight model that can be converted to R/C. Features high quality balsa printwood, stripwood and spars, other wood parts cut to shape, balsa stock, metal stock and hardware and full size plans. 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 plans/instructions.
Guillows Republic P-47D Thunderbolt - 30.75 Inch Wingspan for Free Flight or R/C Conversion, 1001
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Very large stick and tissue kit that can be built to fly rubber, gas free flight or U-Control, RC or for scale display. Features retractable landing gear (main and tail wheel), cockpit interior, opening canopy, movable flaps, ailerons, rudder and elevator, complete bomb, drop tank and rocket load and more. Has high quality die-cut balsa, balsa stock as needed, die-cut plywood, completely finished wooden prop, hardware, a very large number of vacuformed plastic parts including a pilot, clear vac canopy, cardstock interior details, other wood and metal stock as needed, full instructions, full size plans and more.
Megow Rearwin Speedster - 30 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, 1/13, J9
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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Rare wartime issue from about 1943 and an ideal builder. Large scale (1/12.8) flying model has stick and tissue construction. Features quality balsa printwood, spars and stringers, fully formed wheels, metal stock as required, pre-carved prop, rubber motor, sealed envelope of small parts, two colors of tissue and very nice full size plans. I have done an inventory and I would say the kit is complete with all parts. The plans show the motor hum device, but that did not come with wartimes issues because was made from strategic materials (metal).
Tamiya North American P-51B Mustang - USAAF 336 FS 4th FG Capt. D. Gentile / 358 FS 355 FG Lt. William Hovde / 339 FS 504 FG, 1/48, 61042-1800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Well molded with all recessed panel detail, excellent cockpit with pilot, optional position canopy, choice of optional exhausts, detailed gear wells, separately molded wing flaps, optional closed or open position rear radiator shutter, drop tank or 500lb loadout and decals with paint guide for the three aircraft listed.
Aurora Focke-Wulf Fw-190 Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 30A-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Rare kit and even rarer in investment-grade 'Near Mint' box condition like this example. The box is exceptional with four solid corners, no stains, no fading, no price tags or tape (except one tape mark from the thin factory sealing tape), no tears and no litho damage. The only flaws very slight surface and corner wear. Likely the 2nd issue of this kit. The first issue had the landing gear, etc but had swastikas on the tail and decals. This version has the iron crosses. Dates from the mid 1950s (probably 1954/55) with small 'Aurora Line' rectangular logo and 'Famous Fighters of All Nations'. Molded in correct gloss black and clear with rectangular clear two-piece stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Instructions are 'excellent++' with yellowing as the only flaw. Decals are 'good++' with typical yellowing and a slight curl (not rolled up, but curled into a 1/2 circle.
Aurora Fokker D-7 - (D-VII DVII), 1/48, 106-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Second issue of this kit and significantly rarer than the first issue. It retains the original 1956 box art, but the square Aurora 'Northern Lights' logo is gone, replace by the soon-to-be-classic sunburst 'Famous Fighters' oval. The price extension is still 69 cents. The third issue is identical except for a 79 cent extension. The box is in exceptional condition. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora F8U-1 Crusader (F-8) - (F8U1), 1/48, 119-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Very rare first issue. This box art was only used for one year (or less) in 1957, then the more common 'ground' artwork was used till production ceased. Box is exceptional with no significant flaws and brilliant colors. Model has many interesting features including retracting landing gear, removable tail section and jet engine. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts in the correct high-gloss early issue light grey. Correct 1st issue large rectangular stand and decal sheet. Correct early instruction sheet; all in mint condition.
Aurora Boeing P-12E, 1/48, 121-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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The box is in 'Near Mint' investment-grade condition. Has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, not tape or price tags, no marks from any tape or tags, no fading and no torn or missing litho. Has light wear as shown, and that is the only falw. Features fantastic Jo Kotula artwork and is dated 1958. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora F-86D Sabre Jet, 1/48, 77-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
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Dated 1960 with fantastic Jo Kotula art. The box is in stunning 'Near Mint+' condition with as-new gloss and color, four solid corners, no tape or tags, no marks from tape or tags, no fading and no tears or litho damage. Very light wear is the only flaw. Molded in silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Focke-Wulf FW-190 F-8 With Bomb Loading Set - (Bomb Cart / Two Mechanics and Pilot Figures) - (FW190F8), 1/48, 61104-3000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Dated 2008. Very highly detailed kit with all recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy and more.
Hasegawa Lockheed F-104C Starfighter - USAF, 1/32, 1104
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Large and well detailed kit with very colorful decals for the box top aircraft. Features good cockpit detail, removable jet engine and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Yak-25 - Brooklyn Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 66-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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First issue early 1950s U-Ma-Kit from Brooklyn factory. The Yak-25 did not exist; it was copied from a popular magazine illustration. In the next issue the aircraft is called a Mig-19. Molded in the correct Brooklyn high-gloss medium pea-green and clear plastic, with the correct "Brooklyn" stand, instructions and decals. The box is in excellent shape with light surface wear being the only flaw. NOTE: the fuselage halves have been assembled. Quality of assembly is excellent - very neat and clean. No other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Airfix Boeing 314 Pan Am Clipper - 'Dixie' or BOAC 'Berwick', 1/144, 1415-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1960s Craftmaster issue. Very well molded and detailed older kit with decals for both aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, front clear windshield. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: three small parts are a different color plastic; they are from a later issue of this same kit. In the 1930s Pan Am was a household word in the USA for their romantic foreign routes and the glamorous 'China Clippers' that crossed the Pacific Ocean, stopping at such ports as Wake Island. Pan Am's attention soon turned to the Atlantic. Since non-stop service would be needed, a new aircraft was designed. The Boeing 314 was chosen. This huge flying boat started flying the Atlantic mail in 1939 with a trip over 26 hours long. Before the war, the 314 fleet flew the Pacific, Atlantic and other routes. The airliner was a palace compared to the cramped jets and limited service of today. The flight deck compared to the bridge of a ship and housed 6 crew. It was connected to the passenger cabin by a spiral staircase. The luxurious cabins were divided into 5 standard compartments, each seating 10 passengers, a dining salon for 14, a special compartment for four and a deluxe bridal suite. 74 could be carried on day trips and 40 when sleeping quarters for all passengers was required. Chefs prepared gourmet meals while passengers lounged in deeply cushioned wicker chairs and enjoyed a grand view of the scenery from about 5,000 feet. The age of the Clippers ended shortly after WWII when land planes could operate at much higher speeds than the flying boats.
Revell Curtiss P-40E Flying Tiger Warhawk, 1/32, H283-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. One piece box first issue dated 1967. Features authentic Flying Tigers Chinese markings, detailed Allison engine, highly detailed cockpit, retractable landing gear, movable wheels and prop, movable control surfaces, belly tank and pilot figure.
Revell Russian T-34 Tank S Issue, 1/40, H538-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
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Original hardbox issue from 1958. Not the common 1990s reproduction. The box is in amazing 'near mint-' condition with like-new color & gloss and four solid corners. The box top is free of price tags, tape or even tape marks. Very light general wear is all that keeps it from being 'mint.' Kit features working, flexible treads, rotating turret and elevating gun, optional position hatches and four troops. Never started. All parts, decals and instructions have been inventoried 100% complete and are correct for this early issue.
Lindberg Douglas F4D-1 Skyray, 1/48, 523-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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1950s issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. The box is in investment-grade 'near mint' condition with factory-new color and gloss, four perfect corners, no repairs, no price tags or tag marks, no tape or tape marks (except for the factory sealing tape, of course), no fading and no tears. The only flaws are isolated cases of very light wear. Features fine raised details, moving rudder and wing control surfaces, complete jet engine and opening inspection cover, pilot, two drop tanks, underwing rockets and a clear display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Airfix Lockheed L-1011 Tristar Air Canada, 1/144, SK621
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Type three logo issue. Kit features optional position cargo and passenger boarding doors, clear cabin and cockpit windows, optional position landing gear and display stand. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Although the box is rough, the decals and instructions are in 'excellent' condition.
AMT 1974 AMC Gremlin X Funny Car, 1/25, T368-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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1970s issue. Very well detailed kit that builds up like the real funny car. Features full frame with complete suspension, linkage and driveline detail, full interior with front and rear roll cage, bucket racing sear, fire extinguisher, wheelie bars, optional stock or custom fiberglass grill, racing fuel tank, optional spoiler, drag chute and more. Body lifts up to show details. Never started. All the parts that were factory sealed are still sealed; the parts that were not (clear and chrome) have been inventoried complete. With instructions and amaxing condition 'near mint' decals.