Eldon SE-5A 'Matchbook' Kit, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$14
1968 issue of the famous 'Match Kits.' This nicely molded 1/72 scale model is packaged in a 6 x 4.5 inch giant matchbook. The kit has never been started and is still sealed in the original factory bag. Instructions are present but the decals are missing.
Wen-Mac Northrop X-4 USAF, 1/50, 5501-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$165
Very rare. Wen-Mac was a famous manufacture of gas powered U-Control model aircraft. In 1955, they produced their one and only injection molded model kit, this Northrop X-4. The kit is a 'whip fly' model where the pilot controls the elevator (and thus the pitch of the aircraft) with the Jimmy Walker patented U-Control. The instructions are on the back, and the small crinkle bag is still present. Please note that Wen-Mac did not issue this kit with decals. Molded in the correct red plastic with additional metal parts. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing small metal nut, easy purchased at any hardware store. Otherwise inventoried complete with all other parts.
Pyro 1940 Ford Custom Convertible, 1/32, C297-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$36
1960s 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. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes colored injection molded parts, clear parts, detailed chassis and complete interior. Ideal for slot car conversion. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Comet Vultee A-35 Vengeance - 20 inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Model Airplane, 3405
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
1970s reissue of the older kit. Features traditional wood/tissue construction, printwood and stripwood, , pre-formed wooden wheels, nose block, thrust button, prop shaft, tissue, propeller and detailed full size plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried complete. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the 'Dime Scale' kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Aurora Sikorsky S-55 Helo - (ex-Helicopters for Industry), 1/45, 503-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$285
Second issue, likely from around 1963/64. Has the same box art as the original issue but with the newer style logo at the upper right. From the ex-Helicopters for Industry molds with fine raised detail, cockpit seats, instrument panel and control sticks, opening cabin door, floats with wheels and decals for US Air Force, Navy, Army or Marines. Molded in a stunning gloss dark blue and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Victor Stanzel & Co ABC Trainer Mono-Line For Class A / B / C Engines - 36 Inch Wingspan
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$89
Very high quality Stanzel kit from the 1950s. So completely pre-fabricated that it needs no tissue or even sheeting. Features completely shaped solid balsa wing, finished balsa fuselage (aft of the wing), finished hardwood fuselage (forward of the wing), finished hardwood engine mount, die-cut tail surfaces, factory-hinged elevator, formed music wire landing gear and detailed instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Hasegawa Grumman F-14A Tomcat Atlantic Fleet Squadrons, 1/72, K38
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$48
Very highly detailed kit with 191 parts and photoetched details. Features all fine recessed panel lines, excellent ejection seats and cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed gear wells, optional parts for different variants, excellent exhaust and intakes, optional position swing wings, speed brake, wing flaps and leading edge slats, a combination of Sidewinder, Phoenix, Sparrow and drop tank load outs and decals for four different aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
RCM Lockheed Hudson, 1/32
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$115
Has optional parts to make all marks of the Hudson. Very large scale (1/32) SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit with resin/metal parts set. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Contains vacuform basic airframe components, full size plans plus metal or resin parts such as wheels, prop, struts, engine, etc. Does not include decals. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.
Pyro Chevrolet 1937 Custom Convertible, 1/32, C299-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$40
Late 1960s 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. Feature detailed interior, separate suspension, rolling tires, and molded in exhaust, gas tank and other underside details. This model is nicely detailed for it's time and is molded in dark green and clear. The box states that it can be converted to a 'road racing' or slot car. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Frog Bristol 175 Britannia 'The Whispering Giant' - BOAC Air Lines - With Frog Glue and Paint, 1/96, 350P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$179
Rare. From the late 1950s. Large 1/96 scale kit is molded in the correct gloss silver and clear. Large model with full landing gear and and two colorful BOAC decal sheets. One includes full size vertical stabilizer markings and the other is a very large and extensive sheet with all striping, logos, side windows, flags, registration for six different aircraft and more. The decals are flat and excellent with the original factory wax paper in place. The instructions are excellent also. The four props are still on the factory cardboard holder and have no broken blades. Even includes original unopened tube of Frog Glue and factory white paint vial. The kit has never been started. NOTE: there is no display stand. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts including decals and instructions. NOTE: one small landing gear door (still on the sprue) is short shot.
Tamiya M-1 Abrams Tank Early Version, 1/35, MM-224A
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Hard-to-find first issue of the early M-1 Main Battle Tank. Features movable turret, elevating gun, optional position hatches, clear plastic for periscopes, commander figure and accurate M240 and M2 machine guns. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Bismarck Battleship - (ex-Airfix), 1/600, 1-5101
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$27
From 1982. Full-hull kit from very nicely detailed Airfix molds. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. Please NOTE that the box displays much better than the 'good-' rating. It is graded as such because the 'Golden Tokens' were neatly cut from the lower long box side.
Aurora DC-8 Jet Mainliner United Air Lines, 1/103, 387-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$125
First issue dated 1959 and with 'Hobby Kits' in the oval logo border. Still a favorite among builders because it is the only early DC-8 in 1/100 scale and fairly accurate. Features full landing gear, early style turbo-jet engines, clear cockpit windows and can be easily built 'gear up' if you wish. Molded in white and clear with the large, clear, triangle-based Aurora 'World' stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Trumpeter Messerschmitt Me-262 B-1a/U1 Night Fighter - (Me262B1aU1), 1/32, 02237
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$59
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed with 355 parts, one PE fret, metal landing gear struts and more.
Pegaso DH Comet IV BOAC - With Cardstock Airport Diorama, 1/180, P412
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$30
Still factory sealed. From 1985. Very nice small scale model from original Lindberg molds; the box still features the Tom Morgan artwork. Kit includes full landing gear, display stand and complete BOAC decals in full color with fuselage stripe. The very colorful cardstock airport diorama is also included.
Airfix P-61 Black Widow Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1414-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$29
Colorful 1960s artwork issue. Features interior detail, rotating wheels and props, drop tanks, decals for two aircraft, elevating guns and rotating turret, moving ailerons, positionable spoilers and optional bomb load. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Curtiss P-40B Flying Tigers Tiger Shark - USAAF / RAF / Flying Tigers - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6803
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$34
Still factory sealed. 1973 release of the original Four Star kit. Very well detailed featuring full cockpit, movable landing flaps, optional position landing gear and canopy and decals for USAF, Flying Tigers and RAF versions.
Airfix BAC/Sepecat Jaguar, 1/72, 391
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Nicely detailed kit with fine panel lines. Has a very large variety of external stores including air-to-ground missiles, air-to-air missiles, rocket pods, iron bombs and two types of rocket pods. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Microx Piper Cub - 26 inch Wingspan Scale Rubber Powered Flying Model
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
High quality contest performance 26" wingspan scale stick and tissue kit. Could be easily converted into electric-powered RC with modern light-weight servos and receivers. Includes printwood, 18 inch strip wood, colored tissue, window material, easy to read full size plans and building and flying instructions. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Aurora Regulus II Guided Missile with Launcher, 1/48, 378-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$379
1958 release of this kit featuring classic Jo Kotula boxart. The large 1/48 scale missile comes with a fully operational scale launcher. The hardbox has 'very good' color and gloss, four solid corners, no price tag or tape tears and no torn or missing litho. Flaws include general wear and edge and corner wear as shown. The kit has never been started and is factory new inside right down to the original tissue packing paper. Aurora factory sealed the silver parts and the red missile parts; these are both still sealed. The deep blue parts were not sealed but have been inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals and instructions in 'excellent' condition. This kit must be shipped insured.