Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$64
Still factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. The kit is dated 1958, but this is clearly a later issue as the Aurora logo does not say 'Famous Fighters' in the border and has no sunburst - due to the 130 price extension, it is most likely from 1961 or '62. This was a fine kit for that time and still a favorite 'Classic Builder' today. It features movable rudder, elevators & ailerons, cockpit with pilot, seat, instrument panel, gun sight and feet stirrups, auxiliary gas tank and rotating propeller and wheels. Usually molded in gloss dark green and clear, but I cannot confirm that since it is factory sealed.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$120
Hardbox issue of this classic Aurora kit dated 1960. Notice the 79 cent extension, 'Sunburst' logo with no 'Famous Fighters' which makes this issue closer to about 1963/4. Molded in black and clear with the clear triangular 'globe' display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$269
Very rare first issue from the early 1950s. When Aurora moved to the West Hempstead plant, they planned a series of very large scale bombers. All kits released up to this time had been small. Aurora's instincts were correct, and the B-26, B-25 and B-29 were a big sales success. This box art was done by Jim Cox and was only used for about one year, making it very rare. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, large clear stand, instructions and decals. The box has great color, four solid corners with no repairs, no creasing, no stains, fading or writing, no cardboard tears or rips, no price tags and no tape beyond the factory sealing tape. There is light general wear and please note that the box displays slightly better than the 'Excellent' grade but it is rated as such because there is light general wear not visible in the photo and a 1.5" x 3/8" factory tape tear on the top long side.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$30
1973 issue still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Very finely molded and detailed 1/48 scale model featuring detailed cockpit and gear wells, choice of two canopy styles and more. The decals are for Col. Howard, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was an AVG pilot and became the first US pilot to become an ace in both the Pacific and European theaters.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$75
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade condition. 1972 Big A softbox release features elevating gun, rotating turret, figures, operating treads & bogies and more. Includes a battlefield display stand.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$79
SALE!! Long hardbox issue dated 1966 and in 'Excellent++' condition. In those days, it was said by reviewers that Aurora made the best tank kits - this one is no exception. Features all moving bogies and drive wheels, flexible black treads, elevating main gun, rotating turret, one tankman, three soldiers and decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
1960 issue hardbox with full artwork; Highway Pioneers prior to this year simply had generic artwork and an ink stamped name on the box ends was the only way to identify the contents. This kit has never been started. All parts are still sealed in the factory bag. Includes instructions. The box would rate slightly higher than 'very good' but there is age foxing on the box side panels. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' 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 fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$37
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. This kit has never been started. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$68
Includes the superb Artist Hobby #AH670008 Super Set which features a one-piece full length beautifully etched brass flight deck, 7 other frets of brass PE parts and turned brass gun barrels. Details include 20mm guns and mounts, 1.1/75 Calibre Guns, 5"/25 Calibre guns, railings, walkways, superstructure parts and even propellers, landing gear and canopy frames for the aircraft. It is designed for this Meng model. Never started and all parts are still in the factory sealed bags. Includes instructions. The actual model is from all new molds and can be assembled waterline or full hull. All of the parts are pre-colored. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$48
Incredibly well detailed model; there are many excellent on-line reviews of it that do it justice. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$14
This 1975 issue of the early HS Hawk variant features very good dual cockpits and pilots, very fine raised panel detail, gear well detail, optional position landing gear, two-piece canopy, extensive underwing stores and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$239
Very rare, and even rarer in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Tamiya's early armor models were the finest works of the mold maker's art and the very top of that line had push-button remote control and dual electric motor operation. This is one of those kits. The box has great color and gloss, four solid corners and general light wear as the only flaws. It features excellent detail and mold quality, a factory assembled all-metal gear box with dual electric motor drive for realistic differential steering control, all hardware, a factory wired/soldered switch, hand-held remote and working treads that are still 100% intact and flexible. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is exactly as it left the factory. All of the parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The few larger parts that were never sealed are inventoried complete. With full color painting guide in 'excellent' condition and 'near mint' instructions. The decals are still factory sealed and are in 'excellent+' condition. Please note, this kit must be shipped insured.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$44
1977 issue and one of Revell's best selling kits of all time. This issue includes the copy of the plaque placed on her deck after the surrender in February of 1945. Measures 20 inches long when built and features a one piece hull, two Navy seaplanes on movable catapults, movable aircraft crane, rotating main turrets and elevating 16 inch guns, full secondary 5 inch guns and turrets, 40mm AA guns and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$110
Very rare original issue and even rarer in this investment-grade 'Factory Sealed Excellent" condition. This radical custom van features special body, numerous custom parts, detailed Ford 351 CID V-8 engine, opening hood, detailed chassis, interior and even a detailed model of a Honda Trail Bike which stows on the six-wheelers 'back porch.'
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$159
Rare 1960 hardbox issue with incredible John Steel box art from the Picture Fleet & 50 Years of Naval Aviation Series. Features full one-piece hull, detailed superstructure, main and anti-aircraft guns, gun directors, moving cranes, detailed Martin PBM-5 Mariner Seaplane and much more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, flags, decals and instructions. Does not include the Master Modelers Stamp. The box top has significant age foxing on all five sides, hence the low 'good-' grade.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$30
This is the two piece box issue dated 1962 and with framable artwork. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$44
1965 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels and a removable hood. Molded in green and clear with chrome plated parts and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
1962 two-piece box, first issue and part of Revell's incredibly popular line of WWII aircraft in 1/72 with box art by Brian Knight. Molded in green and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
SALE!! Includes three kits in one box. Kits #1 and #2 are never started and all aircraft are inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions. Kit #3 has 'professional' quality subassembly to the fuselage, wings and other smaller sub assembled, along with minor and 'professional' quality interior painting. The aircraft has been inventoried and missing pilot; otherwise complete. Please note, all kits are missing the display stands. 1964 two piece box issue with great frameable Brian Knight artwork. Features optional position (extended or retracted) landing gear, pilot figure, clear canopy, detailed engine with removable cowling, rotating wheels and propeller and USSR markings.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$27
1965 one-piece box issue. The kit has never been started. The actual aircraft is inventoried complete but NOTE, missing the display stand. Includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that this side of the box displays 'near mint' which is much better than the 'excellent' grade. The box is rated as such because the other side only grades 'very good+'
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