Berkeley Curtiss A-12 Shrike - 33 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, 1/16, 7-4 595
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$159
Large, high quality kit in the agreed museum scale of 1/16. Rugged design is almost completely wood covered - there is little to no tissue used. Originally designed as a .09 to .19 gas powered model for control line, or can be converted to electric power. Features full metal cowl, plastic dummy engine, shock mounted landing gear, full size plans, die cut balsa and plywood parts, shaped leading and trailing edges, metal hardware, formed wire landing gear, wheels and much more. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Berkeley is a very famous manufacturer of flying model kits from the Golden Age of flying aviation, about 1932-1954. Most all Berkeley kits contain a high degree of prefabrication to speed up assembly. Founded in 1933 by William Effinger, the company was quite progressive in producing quality kits - it was likely the Berkeley 'Buccaneer' was the first gas powered model in kit form. In the later 1930s, Effinger acquired the services of a very talented Henry Struck. Struck went on to design numerous award-winning kits under the Berkeley name. Berkeley weathered the post WWII recession and emerged as a major kit producer in the late 1940 and 1950s. These were great years for Berkeley and they produced some incredible and large kits. The company went bankrupt in about 1960 however. Fox engines (Duke Fox) bought the company and released the kits alongside his own FOX models and engines. This arrangement did not last, and in the early 1960s the Berkeley name disappeared from hobby shop shelves.
Entex 1914 Dennis Fire Engine, 1/16, 8473
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$185
This is the Entex reissue of one of my favorite Bandai 1/16 scale series. Super-detailed model features over 500 pieces, has a rolling chassis build just like the real truck, highly detailed engine with pipes and ignition wires, working suspension system, full drive train with exhaust, steerable front wheels, operating extension ladder, opening hood, detailed engine compartment, complete interior and much more. Molded in multiple colors, clear and with real rubber tires. The kit has not been started. Almost all parts are still in factory sealed bags. Only three trees (two red and one white) were not sealed and these have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and a very well produced, large-format instruction book.
Revell Dune Sand Crawler, 1776
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$159
Still factory sealed; the seal has some splits on the sides. 1985 model based on the famous motion picture. The model features opening canopy, detailed interior, rotating wheels and more. Molded in brown.
Constructo Galeon San Mateo (Spanish Galleon) - Highly Prefabricated Wooden Ship Kit
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
19 inches LOA (length overall) and 17 inches high when assembled. Constructo kits are the finest of all the older prefabricated wooden ship kits. Features a completely shaped and sanded hull with predrilled mast and stand pedestal holes, finished wood display stand, turned and painted stand pedestals, four large sheets of heavy cardboard displaying over 100 wooden parts that are completely cut, finished, numbered and held on with string, another sheet with completely sewn and finished cloth sails, flags and much more, a box with well over 100 injection molded fittings, another box holding all needed paint colors, instruction sheet in English and a full size plan sheet with many views, complete part identifications by number and excellent rigging diagrams. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes full size plans and instructions. Constructo kits were made in Spain and early issues in the USA were marketed by Constructo Nautical Miniatures, Inc, New York 1. There were many series of kits, all issued by size; some smaller and some larger than this kit.
Aurora Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, 1/156, 491-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$139
Rare issue with 'Famous Fighters' in the oval sunburst logo; this release only lasted only one year and is the true 1961 issue. (in 1962 the 'Famous Fighters' was dropped from the logo). The kit is molded in the correct gloss olive drab and clear plastic and contains the correct clear Aurora 'world' triangle stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Bandai Panther G Sd.Kfz.171 - Panzerkampfwagen V Motorized Remote Control, 1/24, 0535405
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$389
Very rare and even rarer in this condition. This large model is designed for dual motorized operation, includes a wired remote unit and is easily converted to Radio Control. The drive system features all-metal dual drive gear box, factory-wired harnesses and special electrical connector plugs, realistic twin drive through the drive sprockets, wired, full function hand-held remote and more. The tank is highly detailed and features complete turret interior, rotating turret and elevating gun, individual treads with brass pins, opening hatches, rubber bogie wheel rims, working suspension, detailed engine with flexible hoses, many other interior hull details and more. The kit has not been started. Almost all parts are still factory sealed inside. The few that were opened have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that Bandai did not furnish the R/C gear or motors with this kit. And standard 2 channel or great R/C set will work and the suggested motors are the commonly available RE-280s.
Bandai M60A1 Patton Medium Tank - Motorized Remote Control, 1/24, 35407
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$365
Rare. Very large operating model that includes a wired remote control box; it can be easily converted to R/C operation if you wish. Features dual motor drive all-metal gear box with brass drive shaft, realistic sprocket drive, individual tread links, working metal sprung suspension, all motorizing hardware, special wiring plugs, wire, motor pinion gears and more. The tank itself features rotating turret and elevating gun, flexible tubing and wiring, working hatches and rear doors, rotating machine gun turret & elevating machine gun and more. Never started. All of the tank parts are still in the factory sealed bags. Most of the drive hardware is still factory sealed also; the few pieces that were not have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions. Please note that Bandai did not furnish the motors (the commonly available RE-260 is recommended) or the R/C equipment.
Renwal MIM-3 Nike Ajax Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile - With Launcher and Crew, 1/32, M550-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$149
Fantastic kit from the 1950s in and rare a 'excellent++' condition box with factory-new colors and gloss, four solid corners with no repairs, zero tape or tape marks (except the factory sealing tape of course), no fading and no missing or torn litho. Flaws include a small amount of light edge and general wear. Classic box art showing the Nike Ajax blowing up what appears to be a B-17 over an American city. This is an excellent model for that time that still rates well today. Features detailed missile with separating states, operating control surfaces, operating launcher and more. The launcher is designed to connect other models to form an entire Nike Ajax Battery for the ultimate diorama. Molded in olive drab and white. The model has never been started. The white plastic parts and decals are still factory sealed; the olive drab parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete and includes instructions.
ERTL John Deere 310 Backhoe Loader, 1/25, 8015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$145
Rare and still factory sealed; the seal has split on the left side. Large and well detailed model with over 120 pieces features a complete John Deere 3 Cylinder 52 hp diesel engine, fully detailed operators platform with all main controls, steerable front wheels, swiveling seat, large stabilizers and backhoe mount, backhoe bucket and hydraulic cylinder, functioning big loader bucket, ROPS (roll-over protective structure) and more. Other models in this series included the John Deere 4430 Tractor and John Deere Moldboard Plow.
Aurora Messerschmitt Me-109 - Brooklyn Issue Bf-109 - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 55-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$429
Very rare first issue. Of Aurora's 'Original Brooklyn 8,' this is usually considered the hardest one to find. Inside, the kit is 100% correct with no rivet detail, no bombs and no landing gear. The color is the unique first run non-metallic medium red with clear canopy and stand. The stand is the correct square one marked 'Brooklyn.' The instructions are correct Brooklyn also, and the decals are the proper early 'Tatem Company' issue with the swastika. The box has very good color and gloss, no fading, no tears, no price tags or tag damage, no tape (except for the factory sealing tape, of course) and is 100% intact with no split corners or repairs but only grades 'good' due to the scuffing on the left top side as shown, the litho chips (to the left of 'scale', below 'model' and on the far right lower corner as shown) and some small similar chips on the sides. This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts in perfect condition, amazing 'near mint' decals (best I have ever seen on a Brooklyn issue and 'very good++' instructions with yellowing as the main flaw. This kit must be shipped double boxed and insured.
Bluejacket Smuggler 1877 Gloucester Schooner - 33 Inch Long Wooden Ship Model - O Scale, 1/48, 1012
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$295
A superb model that sells new for $340. Of all aspects of New England fishing in the late 19th century, none was more distinctive than the mackerel purse-seine fishery with it's specialized gear, exacting techniques and fast, handsome schoolers built specifically for this seasonal work. Smuggler, with her extreme clipper hull, was one of the most beautiful of them all. This is a wood and metal model of the highest quality. When assembled, it measures 33 inches long and 25.5 inches high. Features a pre-carved basswood hull, laser cut hardwood parts, finely cast Britannia pewter fittings, all materials needed for deckhouses, spars and rigging material as well as three sheets of superb full-size plans. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed internal bags and includes plans (in mint condition) and the large instruction book (which is slightly used, it looks to have been studied). NOTE: unless you specify otherwise, this kit will ship in the original (very sturdy) model box wrapped in brown paper. If you specify, I will be glad to pack it inside a box but extra shipping will apply.
Planet Models Avro Manchester Mk.Ia, 1/72, 130
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$159
Rare. Very high quality and detailed resin cast kit with clear canopies & side windows and decals & paint guide for the box art aircraft shown. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Kenworth W-900 Conventional - Semi Tractor Truck, 1/16, 77402
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$269
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Rare model from 1991. Large 1/16 scale semi that is very well detailed. Features 283 pieces, rolling chassis build-up just like the actual truck, complete engine, full suspension, exhaust and drive line detail, excellent engine compartment, opening hood, sleeper, complete interior, alloy wheels, dual exhaust stacks, twin antennas, 5th wheel, air horns and side mirrors and more.
Bandai M60A1 Patton Medium Tank Motorized, 1/24, 4260-1500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$279
Rare. Very large and detailed model featuring sprocket drive through an all-metal, twin motor gearbox, working suspension, rotating turret and elevating gun, flexible tubing and wiring, working hatches and rear doors, metal antennas, rotating machine gun turret and elevating machine gun, tracks built one tread at a time and more. This kit can be converted to R/C operation if you wish (R/C parts not included). Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please note that this issue did not come with the RE26 motors but they are affordable and readily available on the internet.
AMT Six-Wheel Van - Ford Custom With Trail Bike, 1/25, 2502
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$155
Still factory sealed. Very rare first and only issue in amazing condition. 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.'
AMT GMC Sierra Grande Pickup - Stock / Custom / Drag / Baja, 1/25, T120-225
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$195
Still factory sealed but the seal has a split on the lower long side. Rare original issue can be built one of four ways with the numerous optional parts included. Features detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, detailed chassis, full interior, bed with opening tail gate, tonneau cover, shovel axe, buckets and more.
AMT Destroyer II Monster Truck, 1/25, 6930
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$135
Still factory sealed. Dated 1989. Very nicely detailed kit with over 100 parts. Features full engine, interior and chassis detail. Molded in colored plastic, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires.
AMT Peterbilt Wrecker - 359 Wrecker Tow Truck - Gulf / Sunoco / Don's Truck Plaza Compton CA, 1/25, T522
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$139
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits as shown. Rare, early 1970s original issue is hard-to-find, especially in this condition. This is a very highly detailed model featuring over 200 parts, rolling chassis build just like the actual truck, complete suspension, driveline and steering linkage, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, detailed cab with complete interior, floodlights and flasher, two section telescopic, working towing boom, working hook with rigging instructions, towing plate, tow bar, spare tires, a host of work truck accessories including (2) 4x8 foot boards, 2 fuel cans, fire extinguisher, tool box with removable lid, big floor jack, flags, oil drum, shovel, broom, CB radio and antenna, decals for Union 76, Gulf, Sunoco and Don's 24 hr. Heavy Duty Towing Service and more.
AMT Chevy Titan 90 - Semi Tractor Truck, 1/25, T509
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$145
Still factory sealed. Super detailed truck with over 250 pieces features full rolling chassis build up just like the actual vehicle, full suspension and driveline, supercharged V8 Detroit Diesel Engine, tilting sleeper cab, single or dual exhaust system, complete interior, many chrome plated parts, hollow vinyl truck tires and much more.
Jo-Han Pro Street Comet, 1/25, S-1003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$159
Still factory sealed. Features Boss 429 CID V8 engine, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, detailed chassis, complete interior, custom mag wheels, hood scoop, roll bar, hi-rise dual quad manifold, four-tube headers, optional chrome tach and gauges, a full color decal sheet and more. Molded in color, chrome, clear, red tint clear and with rubber tires.