Lindberg F-80C Shooting Star - (P-80), 1/48, 500-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$64
1950s issue. The hardbox is in exceptional investment-grade "near mint" condition with fantastic color and gloss, four solid corners, no fading and no tears. Very slight wear (mainly on the corners) is the only flaw. Molded in the correct silver and clear with the early O-lin style teardrop-based stand. The kit has not been started and is complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Paul Lindberg got his start in 1930s model aviation by designing, building and flying stick and tissue aircraft. His plans appeared in Popular Aviation magazine and he soon made a name for himself. When injection molding showed the way to increased kit sales in the late 1940s/early 1950s, he quickly teamed up with Mr. Olsen to create 'O-lin' models. Ray Gaedke was one the the early artists for O-lin, and he help pioneer dramatic and colorful box artwork. In the early 1950s Paul Lindberg was running the company and had the logo changed to his name. The first logo was circular, with 'Lindberg' in middle and 'Products' 'Incorporated' arched across the top and bottom. The second logo is the 'Yellow Rectangle' that is on this kit. Ray Gadke continued his bold and colorful artwork for Lindberg and did this F-80C boxart as well.
Lincoln Bristol Helicopter Sycamore, 1/64, 110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$48
Nicely molded, larger scale model from the late 1950s or early 1960s. Never started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag, and the larger parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Lincoln was based in Hong Kong. Plastic kits were not the primary business, but they established quite a line of them before discontinuing production in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Many molds moved to Kader, also in Hong Kong, who reissued the line. Many molds eventually found their way to the USA either through ATP (who purchased the excess kit stock when Kader sold out) or IM.
Verlinden Sherman M4 US Marines Wading Equipement, 1/35, 276
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$56
Rare and the only kit available to make this Sherman variant. This is a conversion kit and the recommended base kit is the commonly-available Italeri M4A1. Features a complete resin upper hull and turret, many other resin details, numerous photo-etched parts and heavily illustrated instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The few large parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
MPC Knight 2000 Knight Rider - Trans Am KITT From The TV Show, 1/25, 1-0675
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
From the 1980s TV Classic show 'Knight Rider.' Molded in black, chrome, clear and rubber. Great kit that is a true custom - complete with KITT interior and special body panels. Molded in black, chrome, smoke-tint clear, red-tint clear and with rubber tires. The model has not been started. The black parts are still in factory sealed bag. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried present with instructions.
Frog Short Sealand Amphibian, 1/103, 383P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$115
Very rare. Well detailed with recessed panel lines and even includes the capsule of paint and one of glue. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Bristol Blenheim IV - Free French or RAF Versions, 1/72, 257
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$28
1960s Type Three logo issue with very colorful artwork of a trio of Free French planes bombing a target that appears to be North Africa. Well molded model that features rotating turret with elevating guns, crew members, good interior and landing gear detail and more. Has decals for both aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Hawker Typhoon, 1/72, 389P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Excellent condition 1950s issue that even includes the glue capsule. Nicely molded with all recessed panel lines. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Ryan FR-1 Fireball - Solid Wood Airplane Model, 1/48, 76
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
For the advanced collector and from 1945. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were considered high quality and very complete for that time and often included metal or plastic details. very complete and included metal details and superb quality drawings for the true scale enthusiast. The side of this box shows photos of 6 other built-up Hawk aircraft kits and gives a rare look at the product line. The model features a 3D (three axis) cut fuselage, 2-D cut wings and tails, turned and completely finished hardwood cowling, plastic 3 blade propeller, carved and finished wooden wheels, wooden stock as needed, color decal sheet, a special heavy cardstock template sheet, sandpaper, special metal display stand and excellent, well-detailed plans. The model has not been started and is complete.
Revell Big Red California Pickup - Chevrolet Pick Up, 1/25, 7305
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$89
Still factory sealed. 1979 one-and-only issue features step side bed with fenders and opening tailgate, chrome FEY step bumper & custom tail lights, dual chrome truck-style mirrors and CB antennas, chrome Jackman 8 spoke wheels, complete interior with Motorola CB radio, opening hood & Chevy 350 V-8, 5 clearance lights, custom chassis and suspension, 2 chrome air horns, simulated wood push bumper and stake sides and Goodyear Wrangler R/T tires.
Revell H-16 Piasecki Transporter 'S' Issue, 1/96, H223-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$69
SALE!! 1955 first issue. It is easy to see how this era of Revell artwork is considered the peak of model kit box art. This kit features working rotors, detailed rotor heads, detailed cockpit and pilot figure, opening rear drive-on cargo door and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the box displays 'near mint' but is only graded 'excellent' because there is a 1" x 1/2" tape pull on the top long side.
Revell Boeing B-52 Giant Stratofortress - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/175, H207-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$145
2nd release of this classic Pre 'S' kit from 1954. Features the higher profile box (1.5" high) with excellent color and gloss; box has light wear as shown. The kit has not been started. Inside, the kit is like it left the factory. The small parts are still sealed in the factory bag; the other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions with both in amazing 'near mint' condition.
ESCI Mikoyan Gurevich Mig-23 S Flogger B - 16th Frontal Aviation Command in East Germany or Kubinka Air Base Moscow Test Aircraft, 1/48, SC-4022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
Large scale (1/48) Mig features very fine raised panel lines, optional position canopy, detailed landing gear, swing wings and underwing missiles and fuel tanks. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
LS Mitsubishi A6M5 Type 52 Zeke, 1/72, 6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$34
Very early LS kit. Even at this early date, you can see why LS became legendary for it's quality. Features well molded parts with all fine recessed panel lines, decals for several aircraft, moving rudder, wing flaps and ailerons, choice of drop tank or bomb, sliding canopy and retracting landing gear. The model has not been started. The parts are still in factory sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the display stand is missing. The fact that Hasegawa still uses some LS molds testifies to their detail and accuracy.
Revell P-47D Razorback Thunderbolt - RAF South East Asia, 1/32, H151
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$62
1971 issue of this large-scale and well detailed kit with RAF South East Asian markings. Features a detailed R-2800 engine with removable access panels, fully detailed cockpit, pilot figure, rotating wheels and propeller, detailed gear wells and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals are for GQ-F FL804 of 134 Sqdn., 1944-45. This aircraft is reported to have participated in the reconquest of Burma, and to have flown ground attack missions in support of the Allied landings at Rangoon. It appears the box artist may have intended to depict that operation (thanks to Dusty Rhodes for that information about the box art aircraft).
ODK Ki-45 Koryu Nick, 1/71, 2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$36
ODK was the logo used by Odaka Sangyo. Odaka began plastic model kit production in early 1960, but all production stopped by 1965. The Koryu is their second model. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi IJN Jintsu Light Cruiser, 1/700, WLC078
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$24
Still factory sealed. 1/700 scale waterline model that is finely molded and highly detailed.
Heller Vought F-8 Crusader - F-8E / F-8E (FN) / F8J - French Aeronavale Flotille 12F / VF-24 USS Hancock / VF-194 USS Ticonderoga, 1/72, 259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$19
Early Heller 'Yellow Box' trim issue from the 1960s. Very nicely molded with recessed control surfaces and fine raised panel lines. Features parts and decals to build any of three aircraft listed, optional position wing (up or down), two piece canopy, 'good' cockpit detail, optional position speed brake and detailed well, detailed main gear well, Matra or AIM-9 Sidewinder AAM and more. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: control stick to cockpit floor; intake ramp and bulkhead to one fuselage half. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Lockheed Vega Winnie Mae, 1/48, T642
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$34
Older but nicely molded kit with an extensive and colorful decal sheet. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. In 1933, Wiley Post made solo flight around the world in the Lockheed Vega 'Winnie Mae'. Not only was it the first solo flight around the world, but it broke the previous record set by Post and his Navigator Harold Gatty. Vegas did see military service, with a few operated by the RAAF, Spanish Republic Air Force, and USAAC. (This kit does not include military decals.)
Monogram Devastator TBD-1 With Diorama Instructions - VT-2 Lexington 1939 / VT-6 Enterprise 1939 / VT-8 Hornet 1941 / VT-6 Enterprise 1942, 1/48, 7575
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$62
1974 'tall box' first issue with the very desirable Diorama Instructions for Torpedo 8 at the Battle of Midway . This is avery highly detailed kit and much more accurate than the new GW model. Features complete interior, folding wings, elevating and rotating tail gun, rotating propeller and wheels, working arresting gear, optional position gun compartment doors & canopy, optional parts for bomber or torpedo versions and more. Includes markings for three aircraft including the yellow-winged pre-war versions and Torpedo 8 from the Battle of Midway. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts including decals and instructions.
Tamiya Sturmtiger 38cm Assault Mortar, 1/35, 35177
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$44
Very well molded and features detailed interior and exterior, crew member and separately molded track links. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.