SS Ltd 70 to 90 Foot Sterling Colorado Turntable - HO Scale Craftsman Model, 1/87, 1126
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Large, well designed model. It is based on the prototype in Sterling, Colorado. Features hardwood lumber and numerous metal castings, some quite large. Can be built anywhere from 70 scale feet to 90 scale feet; although the instructions show it can also be 110 to 130 feet (but I assume the parts are not included for the 110-130 lengths since they are not mentioned on the box top and side.) Never started. The metal parts are still factory sealed and the wood has been inventoried complete. Includes plans and also full text instructions.
Revell 1910 International Auto Wagon Highway Pioneers - US Antique Series, 1/32, H62-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
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Original issue dated 1954 in rare investment-grade 'near mint+' condition inside and out. The US Antique series was the first one to have real box art for the exact kit inside. This kit is from old hobby shop stock and has never been sold retail until now. Inside the box, it has not been started. All the parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag. Includes instructions. This is from the issues produced with Gowland & Gowland as it carries their 'balloon' logo on the box top a the lower right. Not long after this, the Gowland logo would disappear completely, leaving only the Revell logo. It is also worth noting that this is one of the first non-generic Highway Pioneers boxes. Earlier boxes were all the same, with the kit number and car stamped on the side, usually with a red or black rubber stamp. This box is completely dedicated to the Auto Wagon kit, and even has advertisements for very early Pre-S issue Revell 1954 ship and aircraft kits on the long sides. 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.
AMT 1955 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop / Convertible, 1/16, 4802
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare, large 1/16 scale T-Bird. Features detachable hard top, 292CID Thunderbird Special engine with flexible ignition wires and hoses, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, complete interior, opening doors, underside drive train, suspension and exhaust detail, many optional parts for the custom version and decals for stock or custom pin stripes. Molded in white, chrome, clear, red tinted clear and with rubber tires and metal axles. The kit has never been started. All parts that were factory sealed are still factory sealed. The parts there were never factory sealed (chrome, clear and tires) have been inventoried and NOTE: missing front windshield. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: there is a tire burn on the rear windshield. Due to poor packaging design, most of these kits have a broken windshield frame. This kit is no exception. It will need to be repaired but all parts are present since that part is still in a factory sealed bag.
Monogram P-40N Curtiss Warhawk - White Box Issue, 1/64, 6792
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1973 issue kit from the original 'Four Star' molds that were first released in the 1960s in the '49er' line. Finely molded with very good detail. The model has never been started. The parts are inventoried 100% complete with decals and instructions.
Testors Northrop YF-23 ATF AND Lockheed YF-22 (Two Models), 1/72, 657
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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SALE!! Includes both models Both arefFinely molded and detailed. Features detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy and landing gear, internal weapons stores and optional position weapons doors. The kits have never been started. They been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri Panavia Tornado IDS Navy Strike Fighter - Luftwaffe Marineflieger Geschwader 2 Eggbeck 1992 / RAF Tabuk Saudi Arabia 1991 / Italian Air Force 155/6 Stormo 1993, 1/48, 838
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Excellent kit of the Marine version of the venerable Tornado. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, two piece canopy, detailed gear wells, wings that swing, working elevators, opened or closed speed brakes, very good intake and exhaust, a very large selection of weapons and drop tanks and more. Includes markings for both air forces.
AMT 1956 Ford Victoria 2 Door Hardtop Pro Shop - Completely Factory Painted, 1/25, 31976
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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One of the wonderful but discontinued 'Pro Shop' series from 2002. The nice thing about this model is that there is no painting - all parts are professionally and correctly painted - all you do is assemble it. Highly detailed kit with over 170 parts. Features full engine and compartment, opening hood, complete interior and detailed underside. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 Pro Shop - Completely Factory Painted, 1/25, 31949
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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One of the superb discontinued 'ProShop' series from 2001. The nice thing about this model is that no painting is required - all parts are professionally and correctly painted. Features detailed 340 CID engine, detailed engine bay, removable hood, full interior, rubber tires and detailed underside with suspension and exhaust. The kit has never been started. All parts are still sealed the many individual factory bags. With instructions.
ESCI Mi-24 Hind D, 1/72, 9069
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed.
Hasegawa Mil Mi-28 Hind-A - USSR, 1/72, K19
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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From 1986. Finely detailed with all recessed panel lines, full cockpit, a small fret of photoetched details, full weapons load of anti-tank guided missiles and unguided rocket pods, two pilots, four positionable troops and more. Never started. Sealed factory bag with decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mig-23S Flogger B - USSR or Libyan, 1/72, 136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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has decals for both air forces. Very nicely molded. Features cockpit detail, wings that swing, detailed landing gear and gear wells, optional position landing gear and bottom fin and 'Apex' and 'Aphid' air-to-air missiles. Never started. Sealed factory bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Fisher Model & Pattern Grumman F9F-5 Panther, 1/32, 3201
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare and stunning limited run kit. This is a one owner model. Features incredible detail inside and out, high definition resin cast parts with all recessed panel lines, cast metal landing gear, photoetched details, complete decals and paint guide for multiple aircraft and excellent, highly illustrated instructions. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it was shipped from Fisher - the small parts are still in the factory sealed bags and the big parts have been wrapped with paper for protection (and inventoried complete). NOTE: the instructions have water damage but are completely usable. There is no other damage to the parts or decals.
Fisher Model & Pattern Grumman F9F-8 Cougar, 1/32, 3202
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Rare and stunning limited run kit. This is a one owner model. Features incredible detail inside and out, high definition resin cast parts with all recessed panel lines, cast metal landing gear, photoetched details, complete decals and paint guide for multiple aircraft and excellent, highly illustrated instructions. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it was shipped from Fisher - the small parts are still in the factory sealed bags and the big parts have been wrapped with paper for protection (and inventoried complete).
Fisher Model & Pattern Douglas F4D-1 Skyray - VG-74 USS Intrepid / VFAW-3 / US Naval Test Pilot School (White and Red Scheme) / NATC (Yellow Blue Red and Black Scheme) (F4D1), 1/32, 3212
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Rare and stunning limited run kit. This is a one owner model. Features incredible detail inside and out, high definition resin cast parts with all recessed panel lines, cast metal landing gear, photoetched details, mask set, complete decals and paint guide for all four aircraft listed and excellent, highly illustrated instructions. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it was shipped from Fisher - the small parts are still in the factory sealed bags and the big parts have been wrapped with white tissue paper for protection (and inventoried complete).
Aurora A-7D Corsair II, 1/48, 395
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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1969 hardbox issue with the 'Big A' logo. this model is one of Aurora's finest efforts, but quality kits like this were were too few and too late to save the company. Features all recessed panel lines, good inlet detail, retractable landing gear, moving horizontal stabilizers, cockpit and pilot, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and full iron bomb loadout. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. NOTE: one horizontal stabilizer is gray in color - it is from the reissue of this kit as a Monogram model. The dimensions are exactly the same but surface detail is slightly different.
Kempro US Army All Star Jeep, 1/13
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare kit dated 1944. Very large scale jeep measures almost 11 inches long when assembled. Features all hardwood parts cut to shape, completely finished hardwood wheels, very heavy and thick die-cut intricate grill, steering wheel and other parts in cardstock, a sealed paper envelope of small parts, Casco glue packet, clear windshield material, sandpaper and a glass vial (possibly paint) that is completely dried up. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes multiple-view plans with instructions.
Cleveland P-61 Black Widow - Balsa Flying Aircraft, T-155
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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3 foot wingspan model from 1943. The 'Industrial Training' models were Cleveland's response to a wartime need for simplified models that did not sacrifice realism. All of the Industrial Training models had a constant 3 foot wingspan and were essential simplified SF kits. The line was a big sales success during the war and was expanded from the original 6 kits to 11 total. 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.
RCM LCI Landing Craft Infantry, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
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NOTE: photo is for reference only. Almost all LCIs varied from each other in gun mounts, details and more. SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Kit includes many resin and/or metal details. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. 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.
Revell Fokker F-27 Super Mk600 TAM Airlines - Kikoler Issue, 1/94, H297
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box concave. Revell-Kikoler of Brazil issue with colorful TAM decals. From the original "S" issue molds and well detailed for that time with moving rudder, flaps and elevators, rotating wheels and props, Fairchild decals and optional position cabin door with boarding stairs.
Monogram Cessna 180 Light Airplane, 1/41, 6825
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
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Most likely the third issue of the famous large-scale Four Star kit. Dated 1967 and with the Mattel/Monogram logo. Large scale kit has many working features - prop spins, cowl comes off to show detailed engine and doors open to reveal detailed interior. Includes standing pilot figure. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present.