Comet Vultee Vengeance - 20 Inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Airplane - Coke Bottle Issue, R6-59
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1950s issue flying model with the box art showing a Coke next to the young builders snack plate and finished product. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with high quality printwood, stripwood, wooden stock as required, fully formed wheels, covering tissue, prop and detailed full size plans/building instructions. 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.
Comet Messerschmitt Bf-109 E - 22 inch Wingspan Gas or Rubber Powered Wooden Aircraft Kit, 1625-250
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Purchased new on April 18, 1973 (with the P-51 listed too). Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top slightly concave as shown. Large scale issue for rubber or gas free flight, or easily converted to RC using today's tiny and light servos and receivers. Box art is by Locher, who did a great deal of the Monogram box artwork also. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with all die cut parts, 'Tube-O-Matic' fuselage construction and 'Rugged Super X Simplified Non-Warping Wing' construction, colorful insignia, detailed full size plans, building instructions, wheels, hardware, tissue and propeller. 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.
Comet Gull by Carl Goldberg - 30 Inch Wingspan Wakefield-Style Flying Aircraft, 3903-298
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1960s or early 1970s issue of this superb flyer. This is one of the famous Carl Goldberg designs of a cabin-class competition endurance model. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, detailed full size plans, building instructions, hardware, pre-formed gear struts, clear window material, color insignia sheet, tissue, wheels, rubber and propeller. The kit has never been started and is complete. These aircraft were common in the 1930s when the sport of free-flight model airplanes reached it's zenith. It was not uncommon for these models to fly for 45 minutes or more on rubber power alone - many flew out of site, and it became common practice to write your name, address and phone number on the covering tissue. 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.
Comet Aeronca K - 25 Inch Wingspan - Coke Bottle Issue, N25-29
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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1950s/early 1960s stick-and-tissue flying model. Features quality balsa printwood, strip stock, formed wheels, covering material and full plans. The kit has never been started and is complete. The entire Comet 1950s "N" line included the following (gaps mean there is no kit, at least at that time): N1 Tiger Shark P-40, N2 F-86D Sabre Jet, N4 Globe Swift, N6 Taylorcraft, N8 F-51 Mustang, N9 Helicopter, N11 Ryan Navion, N12 Firefly, N15 Piper Cub, N16 Fokker DVII, N17 Spad, N24 Phantom Fury, N25 Aeronca K (floats) and N26 Stinson SR-7. 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.
RCM F-4 Phantom II - Early B through S Variants with GE and Spey Exhausts, 1/24
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
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Very large scale (1/24) SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit with resin/metal details. Includes the critical parts for early B through S variants as well as USA and UK exhaust. Scratch building is required for smaller details between variants. 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, struts, basic cockpit parts, etc. Does not include decals. Vacuform kits are only recommended for experienced builders who have experience with these kits and with scratch building.
Sterling USL American Scout C-2 Cargo Ship - For R/C or Static Display, 1/96, B18-M
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed large kit measuring 50 inches long. For remote control or static display. I have a built-up of this model and it is remarkable. NOTE: since this kit is sealed, I cannot tell if it contains the fittings kit or not. Earlier Scouts only had the fittings sold separately - later issues included the fittings. Unfortunately, I cannot tell.
Comet Curtiss P-40 Warhawk/ Tiger Shark - 18 inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Airplane Model, 3201
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. Traditional 1960s/1970s stick and tissue flying model. 18 inch wingspan. Includes quality balsa printwood, full size plans, wheels, rubber and more.
Comet Messerschmitt Bf-109E - 18 inch Wingspan Flying Model, 3306-200
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1970s reissue of the older kit. Kit features traditional stick and tissue construction, color insignia, fully finished wood wheels, rubber motor, hardware, tissue, plastic propeller and detailed full size plans/instructions. The model has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and instructions. 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.
Comet Nieuport 11 - 13 inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Airplane Model, 3210
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. 1983 issue of one of the old 1940/50s kit. Features typical stick and tissue construction with quality printwood, stripwood, formed wheels, plastic prop, rubber motor, covering material and excellent plans with instructions. 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. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, detailed full size plans, building instructions, hardware, wheels and canopy material (if required), tissue and propeller. 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 Whoozis? Alfred E. Neuman Mad Magazine - 'I Know That Homework Never Killed Anyone - But I'm Not Taking Any Chances!', 204-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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From 1966. Rare kit from an Aurora association with MAD magazine. The kit sold poorly and were quickly discontinued - which has made them rare collector's items. Molded in correct peach colored plastic with a round display base and all accessories shown on the box top. This kit has never been started. It is inventoried complete with all parts, base sticker and instructions. The sticker correctly says 'I Know That Homework Never Killed Anyone - But I'm Not Taking Any Chances!'.
MPC General Dynamics F-111A Profile Series - Standard USAF Markings / SAC 380th SAW Plattsburgh / US Navy Standard Markings, 1/72, 2-1510-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. In the 1970s, MPC released the very popular Profile Series. Inside each box was a quality Airfix kit but with MPC decals to build any of the three aircraft shown on the box top. Well detailed kit for that time.
Revell B-25 Mitchell Bomber 'The Flying Dragon' - Master Modelers Club / Air Power Issue - With Stamp and Trading Cards, 1/64, H136-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
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1961 'Master Modelers Club' and 'Air Power' hardbox issue sporting the original 'S' kit box artwork. The kit is like new inside. It still contains the rare B-25 trading stamp, 1/25 scale Replica of the 1962 Revell Catalog and the F-106 and B-29 Trading Cards. All parts are still sealed in the factory bag and the decals and instructions are excellent. The actual kit is a reissue of from the original 'S' molds right down to the 'Flying Dragon' decals. Features rotating turrets and propellers and pilot, copilot & bomber figures.
Monogram Voyager Racing/Cruising Sloop - (ex-Wanderlust Cruising Sloop), 1/50, PB183-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Hard-to-find model. 1968 'Blue Box' issue of the original Four Star Wanderlust kit from 1956. Well detailed kit. Includes one-piece 12 inch long hull, vac sails, complete deck details, skipper and three crew figures, anchor-shaped display stand and complete rigging instructions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Life-Like Monitor and Merrimac - (ex-Pyro Molds), 09257
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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The Monitor is 10 inches long and the Merrimac is 11 inches long when built. These are not the Lindberg kits but are from the original Pyro molds and have superior detail to the Lindberg issues. The kits have never been started. The Merrimac is still in the factory sealed bag; the Monitor has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. The Monitor and Merrimac are the two American Civil War ships that spelled the end of the wooden ship age. In March of 1862, the Merrimac put to sea to raise the Union Blockade off the St. James. There she sank the Cumberland and Congress. The Monitor, the Union's only ironclad and the first turret ship, was rushed to the scene. The epic battle between the two iron-clad ships ended in a draw, with the Merrimac suffering a little more damage than the Monitor. The Merrimac was blown up to avoid capture; the Monitor sank in a gale in 1862.
Revell Douglas A-20C Havoc or RAF Boston III Medium Bomber Japan Issue, 1/72, H115-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Rare Revell Japan hardbox issue that contains unopened 'SSSKISI' plastic cement. Builds either aircraft listed and features removable cowling with detailed Wright R-2600 engines, optional position landing gear and movable wheels and props. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Curtiss P-40E Warhawk, 1/72, H623-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. 1971 two-piece box issue with artwork you can frame. Although this box is sealed, it is graded 'very good++' because it has light damage to the left short box end.
Revell Hughes 500C - German Civil or Danish Army, 1/32, 4494
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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1991 issue that is well molded with fine raised details, complete cockpit and passenger compartment, pilot figure, working main and tail rotors and paint guide & decals for both helicopters listed. Molded in white and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
MPC 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Hardtop - Box / Decals / Instructions / Small Parts ONLY, 1/25, 1968-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very rare. NOTE: not a complete kit. Please read carefully. Includes the following: 'Excellent++' condition box, 'Near Mint' condition instructions, 'Excellent++' condition decals and about 28 small parts molded in white, clear, chrome plate, red tinted clear and one rubber white wall tire. There are NO major parts - the body, underbody, interior tub, hood, engine etc are missing. The parts remaining are bumper (looks like front, has a license plate as part of it), stock and custom grills, four stock hubcaps, racing front tires (not rubber, one rubber tire, front racing inner wheels, two stock front bucket seats, one custom bucket seat, rear spoiler (for trunk lid top), rear valance panel (below bumper, #7 in instructions), stock intake manifold, air cleaner, carb, radiator hose, battery, two clear headlights and a few other small clear parts (tail lights, but not a complete set).
MPC 1978 Chevrolet Stepside Pickup Truck - Stock / Street Machine, 1/25, 1-7814
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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First issue dated 1977 and in superb condition. Has parts to build the versions described. Features detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, full interior detailed underside and more. Molded in white, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with 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.
Bandai US Army Ordnance Diamond M-36 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck Motorized, 1/30, 6421-600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Rare. Large 1/30 scale motorized kit. Features full underside detail, hidden transverse gearbox and main gearbox, motorized forward or reverse, on/off switch mounted in the gas tank, rubber tires, full interior and optional realistic factory-painted vacuform rear canopy cover. Requires RE-14 motor which Bandai did not furnish with this issue. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.