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Topping Bell AH-1J SeaCobra, 1/32

Metal and Plastic Model Kit

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So rare it is made from the element 'unobtanium.' Of course I'm kidding, but here is all I do know. The owner of this model was a professional builder who had full access to Topping and Precise stock; his collection includes numerous models from each manufacturer, but all in kit form. This very large AH-1J Seacobra measures very close to 1/32 (17.8 inches long) and is a traditional model that Topping or Precise would have made: resin body, metal turret and guns, metal skids, metal tail rotor, detailed rotor head and more. I have listed it as Topping because the tail rotor is identical (from the same molds) to the tail rotor on the Topping UH-1s. This may be a Topping prototype, as I can find no record of Topping making this (or Precise for that matter). From looking at AH-1Js on line, this model does appear to be complete, but for obvious reasons it is sold as is. Please view the photo showing all the parts. This is an excellent model with top-notch workmanship. The resin body is straight with no warping; all resin parts are the same way. The fuselage and blades/rotor head are perfectly primed. All metal castings are excellent. There appears to be a choice of chin turrets and guns.

Topping Bell HH-IK / UH-1B Huey, 1/32

Metal and Plastic Model Kit

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Very, very rare. From a professional builder's collection. He lived in Ohio and had full access to Topping and Precise factory models and could obtain them unassembled (some unbuilt ones were even factory painted and decaled!). This model is from his estate. This is an original Topping molded in Army Olive Drab, clear and with a large number of cast metal parts . The rotor head assembly is a metal masterpiece of detail and quality. The model even includes a full set of Topping decals as shown. The kit is resin, injection molded plastic, cast metal and clear plastic. All parts are straight and is not warped. I have studied on-line photos of Topping-built UH-1s and I believe this model is 100% complete; but I cannot be sure so it is sold as-is. Factory built-ups do occasionally appear for sale (just a handful since the history of the internet), but I have never seen this model in kit form. NOTE: the fuselage halves have been professionally assembled and the interior painted. There are no gaps, a perfect match and the seam ranges from minimal to not even a visible. The interior is painted the factory color. It appears that all this work was done at Topping. Other painted parts are also painted in the Topping colors with an airbrush. The original builder's documentation was that this is a HH-1K; however, it seems more likely that it is a UH-1B.

Monogram Phantom Huey UH-1B Chopper Motorized with Sound, 1/24, 6867

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

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Rare. Dated 1969. Large and completely transparent with a 20 inch long fuselage and nearly 2 foot rotor diameter. Well detailed with 184 parts and full internal detail. Features full cockpit, pilot and co-pilot, complete cabin, opening cabin door, inner fuselage framing, detailed engine and more. The electric motor (in the display base with the batteries) turns main and tail rotors. Sound unit makes "chop-chop" sound that varies correctly with main rotor speed. To minimize painting, the kit is molded in clear, zinc chromate green, black, chrome plate, gray, olive drab and flexible silver (ammo belts). The clear fuselage halves have no breaks or cracks, they are mint. The motor, battery contacts and hardware are still in the factory sealed bag. The other parts were never in sealed bags and have been inventoried complete, including decals and instructions. These boxes were thin, fragile and easily damaged. This one is no exception. It does have four solid corners but the typical wear, etc as shown. NOTE: one pilot 1/2 has neatly broken legs, which are present. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.

Comet Taylorcraft - 54 inch Wingspan Flying Model for RC, 3505-300

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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1970s very large scale kit with 54 inch wingspan. For rubber or gas free flight or RC (radio control). This is a reissue of a much older Comet kit. Features traditional wood/tissue construction with high-quality balsa pre-cut stringers and spars, balsa printwood, detailed full size plans with building instructions, wheels, rubber motor, tissue, prop shaft and wooden thrust bearing and a big balsa pre-carved (but not finished) propeller. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete. NOTE: the plans have been adult cut into three sections for easy of assembly. Also, the original owner was a professional draftsman and he drew some guide lines on the plans to ease assembly. 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.

Jo-Han 1960 Desoto Adventurer Two Door Hardtop, 1/25, C-4460

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair

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The long, low lines and graceful fins stretching from the "A" pillar to the taillights made for a beautiful Desoto. Sales in 1960 lagged, however. It was not that the car was bad - the cars were reliable and stunning performers. Desoto was more the victim of corporate political infighting than anything else. The 1960s were the last full line, with a brief introduction of two Desoto Automobiles in 1961. Since Desoto cars were still in demand, some dealerships even sued the Chrysler Corporation for discontinuing the line. The model is very well molded and with excellent detail for that time and features full engine and detailed compartment, opening hood, full interior, spotlight, gearshift/turn signal/tach assembly, seat belts and side view mirrors. Molded in ivory, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate parts and rubber tires. Chrome and clear are in 'near mint' condition. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all other parts and instructions.

Contrail Handley Page Hyderabad and Hinaidi (2 Kits), 1/72

Vacuform Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Contains two kits - one Hyderabad and one Hinaidi kit. Features metal details and full decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Experience with vacuform kits is highly recommended.

Minicraft Consolidated B-24L Liberator 'Cocky Bobby' - Or B-24H 489th BG Halesworth 'The Sharon D' / RAF S-Sugar Liberator B.VI / A72-56 RAAF Royal Australian Air Force, 1/72, 11647

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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Very nicely molded and detailed and includes markings/parts for all four versions listed. Features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit and crew station details, bomb bay with bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors, rotating turrets and a large and colorful decal sheet. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.

Aeroclub Bristol Jupiter 9 Cylinder Engines (2), 1/72, E010

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Bagged

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Includes two engines. Very highly detailed all-metal casting makes an excellent upgrade to your model. Superior in detail to plastic injection molded engines. Never used and complete.

Airfix Dog Fight Doubles Mirage III and Mig-15, 1/72, D363F

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Type Three logo kit contains both models. The Mirage is Israeli and the Mig is Egyptian Air Force. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Does not include the special stand and the stand is not shown on the instructions.

Polar Lights Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC-1701 With MKA007-06 Lighting Kit / MKA009-12 Photoetch Detail Set / MKA008-12 Weathering Decals, 1/350, POL880-04

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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The TV Enterprise is still factory sealed and includes the following extra - Lighting Set designed for this model which includes 95 LED lights, fan motors, colored clear parts and more (still internally sealed), factory-sealed PE set with realistic in-scale vents for impulse engines, pylons and warp nacelle, and the large Weathering Decal Set also designed for this kit. The actual model is a fantastic and very large kit that is approximately 32 inches long when assembled. It is very accurate as all measurements were taken from the 11' studio model.

Revell 1999 Chevrolet Silverado CK Extended Cab Pickup Truck, 1/25, 85-7646

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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1999 issue. Very well detailed with 126 parts. Features detailed engine and engine bay, removable hood, full interior and detailed chassis underside. 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 decals.

Bandai Schutzenpanzerwagen Sd.Kfz. 251/1, 1/48, 8222-250

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Mint

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Still factory sealed. Rare early version with swastika on the box top and short sides. Excellent kit that 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 posed in almost any position.

Monogram M-34 6x6 2-1/2 Ton Cargo Truck With Diorama Instructions - White Box Issue - (M34), 1/35, 8214

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Dated 1972 with very desirable Diorama Sheet. High quality and well detailed model that can an be built covered or as a stake bed truck. Features heavy-lugged black rubber tires, completely detailed underbody with suspension and driveline, complete cab interior with dashboard, rotating wheels, opening doors and tailgate and more. This issue includes a motorcyle, driver, sitting soldier and a boulder, walk-talkie soldier with base, machine gun team (two men), machine gun and support and large base. These are all items from the Monogram Infantry team kit. The truck has never been started but NOTE: sitting soldier is glued to his rock (very neatly). There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.

Tamiya M60A1 Medium Tank, 1/35, MT-128A

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

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Still factory sealed. High quality and well molded kit.

Peerless Dodge 3/4 Ton Ambulance WC-54, 1/35, 3511

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

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Still factory sealed. Very well detailed and molded.

Cleveland P-61 Black Widow - For R/C or Free Flight, SF-155

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+++

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Giant 1/16 scale kit. Ideal kit for electric power and conversion to RC. This model is in the original plain but sturdy cardboard box with 'Cleveland' stamped in ink on it and the name of the kit and kit #. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and insignia (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called 'The Aviation Craze' that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviations great Recruiter, Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.

MPC 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix - Stock / Wild Put-On / Ski Machine, 1/25, 1-7121-225

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Very Rare. First and only issue. Well molded kit that can be build as a factory stock 2 door hardtop, wild custom or as a ski team vehicle with accessories. Optional parts include ski boots and holders, ski rack, skis, ski racks, rescue stretcher, all kinds of wild custom parts and more. Features detailed complete engine, engine compartment, opening hood, full interior, rotating wheels, exhaust and underside detail. Molded in white, clear, red tinted clear, and chrome. With real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

MPC 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix - Stock / Ski Machine / Spoof Version, 1/25, 1-7221-250

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Original issue from 1972 and a one-owner kit. Includes a factory-painted body, and the paint is in 'mint' condition and is well protected for shipping. Well molded for that time and has parts to build any of the three versions listed- and the ski team vehicle includes accessories. Features detailed complete engine, engine compartment, opening hood, full interior, rotating wheels, exhaust and underside detail. Molded in brown, clear, red tinted clear, and chrome plate. With real rubber tires. 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 decals.

MPC 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix - Stock / George Barris Custom / Ski Machine, 1/25, 2170-200

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Very Rare. First and only issue. Well molded kit that can be build as a factory stock 2 door hardtop, custom or as a ski team vehicle with accessories. Optional parts include ski boots and holders, ski rack, snow shovel, snow tires, skis, custom bumperettes, custom trunk spare tire set up, custom rear bumper and more. Features detailed complete engine, engine compartment, opening hood, full interior, rotating wheels, exhaust and underside detail. Molded in white, clear, red tinted clear, and chrome. With real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. All the parts that were factory sealed (the vast majority) are still in factory sealed bags. The chrome, clear and tires are the only parts that were never factory sealed. They have been inventoried complete. Includes instructions and decals in excellent condition. Please NOTE that the decals are intact but there is one tire burn mark on a custom (optional) 'stripe' decals.

Revell Douglas DC-7 Pan Am or Sudflug, 1/122, 04242

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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2005 issue of the ultimate piston-driven airliner. Kit features boarding ramps, optional position passenger door and rotating wheels and props. Large, extensive and colorful decal sheet appears to be in mint condition. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.