Frog North American F-100 Super Sabre - French or Danish Markings - (Hasegawa), 1/72, F280
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$24
Quality Hasegawa kit marketed in the UK by Frog with their own decals and instructions. Contains decals for the French 11e Escadre de Chasse or Danish 727 Sqn., Tactical Command. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: wing halves assembled; drop tanks built; seat glued to floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Bandai M4A1 75mm Sherman Tank, 1/48, 8282
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Rare 1/48 scale model is part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and crew members that can be assembled in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell F-105B Thunderchief 'S' Issue, 1/75, H285-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
1958 first issue with dramatic hardbox artwork. The box has excellent color and gloss. Features optional position landing gear, movable wheels, four bombs, pilot figure and hinged cockpit canopy and refueling probe. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Orange Crush-Revell 1910 Studebaker Cupe Electro (Electric Coupe), 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$59
Very rare kit with a fascinating history. Around 1958/59, Orange Crush of Mexico offered a promotion. They offered free, colorful, plastic model cars if you collected correctly-marked Orange Crush bottle caps. The models are 1/32 scale Revell Highway Pioneer series - although there is no mention of Revell or Lodela anywhere on the box. Orange Crush had the boxes and even the instructions specially made for them with no mention of a manufacturer. They were never given numbers. The boxes were very thin and fragile cardboard. This has contributed to wear and you must be very cautious with them. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag and the instructions are sealed in the bag as well. You could redeem your caps two ways - at the Orange Crush truck and at a Modelandia Hobby House. The box sides show the 18 cars in the series. Orange Crush also released two full-color booklets and a complete paint set for the cars. A colorful cardboard box held 7 colors of paint in glass bottles, complete with 'Orange Crush' screw-on caps! The entire promotion was done in coordination with Modelandia Hobby House which had up to 19 stores. Modelandia's name appears on each of the boxes and the paint as well. Robina S.A. was the bottler or distributor of Orange Crush in Mexico at that time. The box side lists the other 18 kits with small color pictures of each and shows three sizes of OC - Family Size (Familiar), Grand (Grande) and Normal. You could also obtain models with Titan bottle caps. Titan was also bottled by Robina and came in large (Titan) and smaller (Titancito) sizes and apparently more than one flavor. We do not know how Orange Crush had access to the plastic kits or who sealed the internal bags with the Crush instructions inside them. We can assume that it may have been Lodela, since they would have had access to the Revell molds. It is not know for how long the promotion lasted, but Orange Crush was one of the most dominant soft drinks in Mexico at that time. Here is one clue: some boxes claim that Modelandia had 13 locations; other boxes, which obviously came later on, claim 19 locations. This may indicate that this promotion went on for a significant amount of time.
Bandai Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.D Sd.Kfz.161, 1/48, 8224
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$48
Rare early issue with swastika on box top and short sides. This hard to find model is part of the classic and highly detailed 1/48 Bandai Pin Point armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be assembled in almost any position. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Miniature Masterpieces Wells Fargo Stage Coach - with Driver / Messenger and Four Horses, 1/48, K501-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$39
NOTE: this kit has neat subassembly; please read the description carefully. Rare early 1950s original issue. Molded in dark wood brown. Like all Miniature Masterpieces kits, this one is very finely engraved with excellent detail. The model includes detailed instructions (rare for the early 1950s) and a wonderful history of this Stage Coach. NOTE: this kit has 'very good' quality subassembly as follows: the stage body (3 pieces - two halves and the roof) and the horse halves. There is no other assembly. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one piece, the driver's arm. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glasser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although having the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. However, there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954, making the one-year original issues very rare.
Hasegawa TF-15 Eagle Bicentennial Bird, 1/48, 09367
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$65
Rare, limited release special edition from 2000. Features 132 pieces, all fine recessed surface detail, detailed cockpits, seated and standing pilot figures, optional position canopy, boarding ladder, excellent intake and exhaust, detailed gear wells, optional position speed brake, a large variety of load-outs including drop tanks, AIM-9 Sidewinders & AIM-7 Sparrows and more. Includes paint guide and a huge, extensive decal sheet for the box art aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Azur Martin Model 167 Maryland In FAFL Service, 1/72, A066
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$64
Still factory sealed. Highly detailed model featuring all fine recessed panel lines, many resin detail parts, very good cockpit and more.
Verlinden Messerschmitt Bf-109 E3 And E4/7 Detail Set, 1/48, 384
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
An excellent set that includes all of the cast resin and photoetched metal detail parts shown in the inset photo. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The PE parts were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Monogram Jet Helicopter Army HU-1A Iroquois - (UH-1 Huey) - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA50-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$89
First issue hardbox dated 1959. This is a superb model for that time and still a favorite today as a 'Classic Builder.' Well detailed featuring working main and tail rotors, full interior, optional position cabin doors, pilot figure, 2 stretchers and bearers. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Postage Stamp Bus Stop And Modern Church - N Gauge, 1/160, 4113-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$36
Rare 1960s "N" scale trackside buildings. Includes both models in the original boxes they are well detailed for this scale. The Bus Stop is 4113-100 and molded in 5 colors. The Modern Church is 4162-125 and molded in 5 colors and clear. Includes full interior and even full color wall decorations. Both kits have never been started. They have been inventoried complete with all parts and instructions. Please note that Aurora did not furnish decals with these kits but the Church has glue-on interior decorations.
Fujimi Northrop T-38A Talon - US Air Force / US Navy Patuxent River Test Pilot School / 1000th Production T-38A, 1/48, 5A2-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$24
Fujimi Mokei issue most likely from the very late 1960s or early 1970s. This is a quality model for that time featuring very fine raised panel detail, two pilots and decals for all three aircraft including the unique "1000th Production T-38A Talon." Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: decals are stuck fast to the back of the color painting guide. They will not be good, so be prepared to provide your own decals.
Revell F-15A Eagle - Sq Commander 122FS/159FG NAF NEew Orleans / Commanders Aircraft 110TFS/131TFW Lambert Field St. Louis Missouri, 1/48, 85-5837
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$28
Still factory sealed and from 1998. Features 89 pieces, detailed cockpit, optional position canopy, optional position speed brake, detailed gear wells, detailed radar and optional position nose radome, optional ECM pod, full air-to-air missile load and more. There are decals for the two aircraft listed.
Fujimi Kawasaki-Hughes OH-6D, 1/48, 5A-50-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Well detailed model featuring complete cockpit and cabin interior, optional position cabin door and more. With decals for two JSDF helicopters. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell North American P-51B Mustang, 1/32, 4773
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$44
Still factory sealed. Dated 1993. Features detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engine, removable cowl, full cockpit detail, pilot figure and rotating wheels and propeller. Please note that upper box looks good in the photo but it is only graded 'sealed good+' because the right short side panel and part of the bottom box have been drawn concave.
Dragon Schwerer Panzerspahwagen Artilleriewagen, 1/35, 6073
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$38
Still factory sealed. Very well detailed with over 180 pieces and a railroad display stand with roadbed, rails and ties.
Revell Bell SH-1D Rescue Helicopter - Brazil FAB - Kikoler Revell Brazil Issue - (UH-1D Huey), 1/32, H286-BR
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$149
Very rare Revell Brazil that is most likely from the 1970s. In addition to the unique and dramatic artwork, this kit includes colorful decals for the helicopter shown. Large, well detailed model featuring 18 inch rotor span, detailed Lycoming T53 Jet Engine with removable cowling, highly detailed interior and cockpit with opening cabin doors, rescue cabin configuration, pilot and co-pilot figures and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS - 3 In 1 - Build It Stock / Pro Stocker / Race Version, 1/25, 6556
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
Nice kit that can be built one of the three ways listed. Features detailed chassis and engine, opening hood, full interior and more. Molded in black, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram 1956 Chevy Custom - 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop, 1/24, 2255
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$25
1995 issue of this popular kit. NOTE: excellent builder model only. The kit has been started, please read carefully for detailed. Features detailed engine with optional 2x4 carbs with batwing air cleaner or blower, opening hood, very good front and rear suspension, full interior with roll bar, stock hood with optional scoop and more. NOTE: this kit has very neat 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: block halves, heads, headers, valve covers and belt/pulleys are assembled. Supercharger is built but not glued to the engine. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing oil filler tube and one stock exhaust manifold. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Cavacraft Fokker D-7 - Factory Built Control Line Flying Model 1/2A Engines - 14 Inch Wingspan - (DVII), G-3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$48
Very rare and from 1955. This is a very highly prefabricated model. Cavacraft used a generic box (with a SE-5 and DVII) for all of these and the only way to know the contents is by the ink stamp on the side. This box is correct for the DVII. NOTE: build only, please read very carefully for the condition. 1950s wood pre-fab flying model for gas power U-Control. I am almost certain that the box artwork was originally painted by Jim Cox who also did all of the early Aurora box art paintings. Regardless of the manufacturer he was working for, Mr. Cox had a strong tendency to show the D-VII and it's pilot in horrible, certain death situations. Here the Scout pilot pours lead directly into the unfortunate Luftstreitkrafte pilot while his stricken engine spews oil and smoke. Cavacraft pulled out all the stops on this model. When you open the lid, the first thing you see are the factory-built wings installed in the fuselage with the tail feathers in place. It is literally ready to assemble. Everything is sheeted but the wings, for which covering material is provided. All of the main balsa parts are pre-carved and finished, while the flat ones are die-cut. includes a die-cut plywood firewall, fully formed wire landing gear, completely finished wheels, hinge material, covering tissue for the wings and some hardware. This kit has not been started. NOTE: missing the plans/instructions and missing the decals, as well as the screws for mounting the engine of your choice (the engine was not included with the kit). I believe that the model is complete other than those things listed; this collector loved to remove the instructions and decals from his kits for 'safe keeping' but that location was never discovered. Please be aware that this is sold AS-IS as I cannot do a complete inventory as there are no instructions. Although I have not seen them, this box and art were clearly used for more than one kit. The only way to identify what is inside is by the ink stamp on the left and right sides of the box. The kit number "G-3" implies there may have been at least three kits, and one of them may have been a Sopwith Camel. Thanks to Dusty Rhodes, we know that G2 was the British SE-5.