Comet Vought F4U-1 Corsair - 20 inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Model Airplane - (F4U1), 3404-150
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
1970s reissue features traditional wood/tissue construction, printwood, factory cut spars and stringers, fully formed wheels, wire, thrust button, clear canopy material, full size plans, building instructions, covering tissue and propeller. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete including plans/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.
Airfix Sikorksy SH-3D Sea King - US Navy Number '63' from HS-9 USS Essex, 1/72, 390
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$36
Nicely detailed model from the 1960s. Includes decals for #63 of HS-9 which was involved in US Space Program recovery. Includes rotating tail and main rotors, cockpit detail, crew of two, cargo floor and optional position cargo doors, optional ASW torpedoes, rescue net, astronaut and winch and dipping sonar that can be raise and lowered by turning the main rotor. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Potez 540 Bomber, 1/72, L 395
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Early 1960s issue with wrap-around box artwork and yellow-backed Heller logo. Nicely molded and detailed for that time. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Potez 540 was a successful French bomber that was designed in August of 1933 and flew in November of the same year! The 540 could carry one ton of bombs and cameras on 5 hour missions covering 1200 km.
Heller Hispano Suiza K6, 1/24, 704
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$54
Still factory sealed. This is the only injection-molded model of this subject and the model is nicely detailed with 133 pieces.
Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II - VA-15 'Valions' / VA-147 'Argonauts', 1/48, P14
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
Very highly detailed model features fine recessed panel lines, complete cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed gear wells and electronics bay with optional position hatch, detailed air inlet, optional position speed brake, folded or straight wing tips, optional position wing flaps and leading edge slats, weapons load and decals for the two aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Republic P-47D Thunderbolt - 527th FS/86th FG, 1/32, H296
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$58
Still factory sealed. Early issued dated 1969. Has decals for the Squadron Commander of that squadron of the 12th Air Force in Corsica in 1944. Well detailed kit features full cockpit, opening canopy, complete engine with removable cowling doors, optional position landing gear, and rotating prop and wheels.
Revell Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B - No. 609 Sq 'Mavis' Pinky Stark, 1/32, 85-4663
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$62
1996 release. Features full cockpit detail and hinged entry/exit door, detailed Napier Sabre Engine with removable engine cowl, movable wheels and prop and decals for Flight Officer L.W.F. "Pinky" Stark with 18 locomotive kills to his credit. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Revell Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu Helen, 1/72, H102-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
1973 Revell Japan hardbox issue that includes a beautiful full color painting guide. Very nicely molded and detailed featuring raised and recessed details, complete cockpit, bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors and very good landing gear and engine detail. Includes a large decal sheet for many aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Gates Learjet 35A - (ex Hasegawa), 1/48, 04213
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$64
Still factory sealed. From high quality ex-Hasegawa molds. Large scale, well detailed model features complete cockpit and passenger interior, optional position boarding doors and colorful decals.
Monogram P-51B Mustang - Col. James Howard 'Ding Hao' - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6806-0125
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$29
1973 release in 1/48 scale that still retains the price extension on the Monogram kit number. Very finely molded and detailed for that time and features detailed cockpit & gear wells, choice of two canopies, pilot figure, dual drop tanks and much more. The decals are for Col. Howard, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was an AVG pilot and became the first US pilot to become an ace in both the Pacific and European theaters. His aircraft 'Ding Hao' means 'OK!' in Chinese. The model as never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the decals have micro-cracking due to age. Please read the two articles (located on this website) on how to save or restore these or any older kit decals.
Monogram Focke-Wulf FW-190 A-8/R-3 - A-7/R2 - A7/R3 - A-5/U8 - A-8/R1 - A-5/U3 Tropical - Blue Box Issue, 1/48, 6804
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$29
1968 release with no Mattel logos. Reissue of the impressive 'Four Star' model from 1965 can make any of 6 versions listed and also includes decals for all variants. features optional position canopy and landing gear with a very large variety of under-wing stores and gun options. Paint guide for all variants is included. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals are 100% intact and flat but have some visible age micro-cracking. Please read the two articles (located on this website) on how to save or reproduce decals at home.
Hasegawa Douglas A-4B (A4D-2) Skyhawk - VA-72 'Blue Hawks CVG-7 Commander's Aircraft / VA-106 'Gladiators' CVG-10 Commander's Aircraft USS Essex - (A4D2), 1/48, 09426
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$110
Very rare early Skyhawk 'B' variant in 1/48 scale. Highly detailed and well molded with all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit, intake and exhaust detail, optional position leading edge slats and wing flaps, detailed gear wells, optional position speed brakes with detailed wells, optional position canopy, boarding ladder and more. Includes a very large and colorful decal sheet for the two aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Navy Grumman F3F-3 - (F3F3) Ist Section VF-5 USS Yorktown or VF-6 Enterprise, 1/32, 85-5835
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$56
1998 Revell-Monogram re-issue of the classic Monogram "Four Star" model. This model features a novel retractable landing gear system: when you pull the prop outward and rotate it CCW, the landing gear retracts. Pull it outward and rotate it CW, and the gear extends. Push the prop in, and it freewheels as normal. Also has movable control surfaces, highly detailed cockpit, full decals for two colorful aircraft, sliding canopy and instructions for rigging. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Decals are in 'mint' condition. NOTE: the instructions are high quality photocopies. The box has damage as shown on the upper right.
Hobby Craft Korean War T-33 - Lockheed Thunderbird (T-Bird) Shooting Star - USAF Korean War - 21st FIS 'We Too' / 51st FIS 'Paddy Daddy', 1/48, HC1548
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Large 1/48 scale T-33 features all fine recessed panel lines, full cockpits, detailed gear wells, separately molded wing flaps, drop tanks, optional position canopy and decals for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Entex Cessna 150 or 150L Aerobat, 1/48, 8515C
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$42
Still factory sealed. Larger scale kit that is well detailed. Features full interior, detailed engine with optional position cowling and decals for the 150 or 150L as well as enough "N" numbers to make almost any registration.
Monogram Pro Modeler Heinkel He-111 H-22 - With Air Launched V-1 Missile, 1/48, 5926
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$49
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave. Great kit of the airborne vengeance weapon launcher. Markings for KG53 'Legion Condor' or KG53 'Blitz-Geschwader'. These first cruise missile launchers reached operational status and limited success in operations. Missions went well but the accuracy of the V-1 was the primary limitation.
Glencoe RC3 SeaBee - US Civil / Israeli Air Force / Great Britian Civil, 1/48, 05104
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$55
Still factory sealed. Dated 1992 and has decals for all three versions. Molded in clear so you can build the kit with realistic windows. This is an ex-O-Lin, ex-Lindberg kit. Those two 1950s original issues did not have clear windows as they were molded in one solid plastic color, so this clear reissue makes a great builder.
Tamiya Fairey Swordfish Mk.II - With Optional Tamiya PE Parts, 1/48, 61099
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$64
Includes the sold-separately Tamiya #61069 Swordfish Photo Etched Bracing Wire Set, still factory sealed. The actual model is very highly detailed and finely molded. Features complete cockpit, crew of three, optional folded or straight wings, detailed engine and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aoshima HMS Victorious Aircraft Carrier, 1/700, WLA109
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$28
Very highly detailed waterline small scale (1/700) model. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa P-51D Mustang - 'Man 'O War' 334 FS 4FG 8AF Lt. Kinnard / 'Helen' 317FS 325FG 15AF Maj. Fiedler / 355th FG 'Butch Baby', 1/32, ST5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$44
Still factory sealed. From 1992. Very nicely detailed large-scale model featuring very fine panel lines, highly detailed engine and firewall, complete cockpit, pilot figure, detailed gear wells, removable cowl panels, detailed wing machine guns and ammo trays with removable wing panels, opening canopy and drop tank and bomb load. Includes a very large and colorful sheet for the three aircraft listed.