Aurora Regulus II Guided Missile with Launcher, 1/48, 378-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$425
1958 release of this kit featuring classic Jo Kotula boxart. The large 1/48 scale missile comes with a fully operational scale launcher. The hardbox is 'very good++' with great color and gloss, four solid corners, no price tag or tape tears, no torn or missing litho and no creases. Flaws include edge and corner wear as shown and light general wear. The kit has never been started and is factory new inside right down to the original tissue packing paper. Aurora factory sealed the silver parts and the red missile parts; these are both still sealed. The deep blue parts were not sealed but have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts. Includes decals and instructions in 'excellent' condition. This kit must be shipped insured. The Aurora "Missile Line" is legendary. In the late 1950s, the first missile model kits sold briskly, so Aurora and Revell both planned extensive lines. However, the missile modeling craze disappeared as quickly as it started. Models that were in the works were canceled or completed if they were far enough along. Those that were completed were fine efforts but sold poorly and had very short lives, making them rare collector items today.
Aurora Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, 1/74, 374-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$129
1962 issue with colorful pre-war high-visibility paint in the artwork. Please note that this is the first issue of this box art because of the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the Aurora logo. Box is in 'very good++' condition with nice color and gloss, four solid corners and no sign of price tags or tape. There is light general wear as shown. Kit features retracting pontoons and rotating props. This version has the desirable large clear two-piece 'World' triangle-base stand. Molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Sikorsky S-55 Windmill - (ex Helicopters for Industry), 1/45, 503-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$225
Most likely the second issue from around 1962/63. Please note the oval logo where the original rectangular one was. The original issue has the same great box art but with the 'Northern Lights' logo at the upper right. The model is from the ex-Helicopters for Industry molds and was an excellent kit for the early 1950s. Features features fine raised detail, cockpit seats, instrument panel and control sticks, opening cabin door, floats with wheels and decals for US Air Force, Navy, Army or Marines. Molded in a stunning gloss dark blue and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora F6F Hellcat, 1/43, 40-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$149
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the left short side. Aurora of Canada issue. The factory-applied stickers have a '130' price suffix, but the box was originally '100' priced. Dated 1964 with fantastic Mort Kunstler artwork.
Lindberg Blue Devil Destroyer - (USS Melvin DD680 Fletcher Class) Motorized - First Issue, 1/125, 815M-1195
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$159
Rare, original 1950s issue. The box, which features Ray Gaedke art, has four solid corners, great color and gloss and light to moderate wear as shown. Three-foot long WWII Fletcher-class DD is designed for free & pattern running or easily converted to R/C. It can be programmed to do rectangles, figure 8, circle or go straight. It has very good detail for that time. Includes motor, gear box and gears and all running hardware. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and correct first issue instructions. Torpedo hits from Melvin reportedly sank the battleship Fuso at the Battle of Surigao Strait, 1944.
Testors SR-71A or SR-71B or CIA A-12 M-12, 1/48, 584
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$119
Large-scale and nicely detailed model that features good cockpit(s), full landing gear and more. Includes optional parts for "A" or "B" variants. Includes markings for one "B" (956) and two different "A" - 974 is a standard SR-71A and 972 is a 'Low Observable" scheme. Decals are included for the CIA A-12 / M-12, but Testors never did furnish the parts. The instructions provide drawings for making the proper modifications. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora 12 O'Clock High P-38 Lightning, 1/48, 346-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$135
Very rare first and only hardbox issue from the tie-in promotion with Twentieth Century Fox Television's smash hit "12 O'Clock High." Dated 1965. Some of the most valuable models are linked to TV or movie promotions and the "12 O'Clock High" series from Aurora are no exception. This example has very nice color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape or tags and zero fading. Flaws include light wear, a factory 'bunch' in the litho and general scuffs and shown. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Other kits in the series included the B-17, P-51, Me-109 and FW-190.
Revell Los Angeles Dodgers Lockheed Electra II, 1/115
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$225
SALE! Very rare. Special issue of the Dodgers Team Aircraft made by Revell just for the concessions dealer 'Danny Goodman' for the LA Dodgers, Inc. I purchased this kit along with the Revell factory shipping carton. This carton was originally sold to Union 76 Service Station #3459, located at 12080 Ventura Blvd in Studio City California. The case was shipped directly from Revell in Los Angeles to the Union Oil Station; the gas station owner's son confirmed this. (Somehow Danny Goodman was bypassed in the transaction!). The kit is fresh from the original shipping carton with no more wear than you would expect. The box is in investment grade 'near mint' condition with the only flaws being some yellowing and light wear on the paper label. Inside, the kit is factory new. All parts, decals and instructions are still sealed in the Revell factory bag. The kit includes a wonderful photo of the 1963 Dodgers - World's Champions!
KVZ Tupolev Tu-154 Aeroflot, 1/100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$125
Still factory sealed. Soviet Tri-Jet design in Cold War Aeroflot markings. Large 1/100 scale model has raised and recessed panel lines and is molded in clear, white, black and silver. Features large colorful decal sheet and good overall surface detail. KVZ was the name used by this East German kit manufacturer from 1969 to 1973. During this time, some fantastic Cold War kits were produced of Russian Airliners and Military Helicopters and Aircraft.
Revell Boeing IM-99 Bomarc - With Launcher - S Issue, 1/47, H1806-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$175
Original release from 1957 and in exceptional condition inside and out. The box is in 'excellent+' condition which is very rare; the blue on these boxes was easily damaged. The model is highly detailed for that time and features a fully operational launcher and crew. Molded in black. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing Bomarc IM-99 (CIM-10B), 1/48, 131-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$285
1958 'Famous Fighters' first and only release. Nicely done large-scale Bomarc with clear triangle-base display stand. Molded in white and clear and includes original factory packing tissue. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: This kit must be shipped insured.
Revell USS Kearsarge - Civil War Steamship, 1/96, 05603
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$325
Rare. Still factory 'round tape' sealed. 2004 reissue from the original molds. this large 1/96 scale ship measures 34.5 inches long when assembled and is very highly detailed and well molded. Features pre-formed ratlines, two position gun ports, guns that turn and elevate, movable propeller, special stand and name plate and 20 action figures.
Tamiya Dragon Wagon 40 Ton US Tank Transporter, 1/35, 35230
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$109
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed armor kit.
Aurora Regulus II Guided Missile with Launcher, 1/48, 378-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$379
1958 release of this kit featuring classic Jo Kotula boxart. The large 1/48 scale missile comes with a fully operational scale launcher. The hardbox has 'very good' color and gloss, four solid corners, no price tag or tape tears and no torn or missing litho. Flaws include general wear and edge and corner wear as shown. The kit has never been started and is factory new inside right down to the original tissue packing paper. Aurora factory sealed the silver parts and the red missile parts; these are both still sealed. The deep blue parts were not sealed but have been inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals and instructions in 'excellent' condition. This kit must be shipped insured. The Aurora "Missile Line" is legendary. In the late 1950s, the first missile model kits sold briskly, so Aurora and Revell both planned extensive lines. However, the missile modeling craze disappeared as quickly as it started. Models that were in the works were canceled or completed if they were far enough along. Those that were completed were fine efforts but sold poorly and had very short lives, making them rare collector items today.
Revell McDonnell-Douglas F-4E Phantom II, 1/32, H182
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$110
1976 issue of this famous, big 1/32 scale kit. Well detailed with full cockpit, opening canopies, folding wings, radar with removable radome, detailed removable engine, operating tailhook, optional position landing gear, Sparrow missiles and full underwing stores are included. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Aurora De Haviland DH-10 Bomber, 1/48, 125-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$125
Dated 1957 with classic Jo Kotula box art. This is the edition with the '198' price circle in the upper right and no Parent's Magazine approval seal. Box is in 'excellent+' condition with like new color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape or price tags. Flaws include very, very light wear and creasing. Molded in gloss olive drab and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Even includes the original tissue packing paper.
Revell Takara Japan Issue Type-97 Ki-21-II Heavy Bomber Sally, 1/72, H169-012
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$185
Rare. Features optional parts to have a single gun at the top/mid fuselage, no gun and glazing or a single gun turret, detailed cockpit, Bomb bay with bomb load, optional position bay doors, rotating wheels & propellers and more. Includes decals for three different aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter USS Arizona BB39 Battleship 1941, 1/200, 03701
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$189
This giant, superbly detailed model needs no introduction. The kit has never been started. Inside, everything is in factory-new condition. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Bristol Beaufighter MK IF with Mk. TF.X and Mk. VIF Conversions - And Photoetched Cockpit Set, 1/32, H251
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$149
Rare, limited Lodela release. Features parts for all three versions, alternate front and rear canopies, tropical scoops, 'Thimble Nose' conversion, torpedo load out, alternate horizontal stabilizers, photoetched cockpit detail set and markings for the 415th NFS USAAF and Australian TF.X. Never started. The smaller parts are all still factory sealed; the larger parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions.
Monogram B-24 Liberator Speedee-Bilt - Five Star Super Deluxe Kit, 1/60, H4-495
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$625
Dated 1954. Rare, desirable and very collectible. Classic early multi-media kit with a fantastic internal box presentation. The box top has excellent color and gloss but general wear as shown, two properly repaired (from the inside) split corners and a closed tear (also repaired) on the lower side. Inside, the kit is factory new. All of the factory cardboard presentation material is present and grades from 'mint' to 'excellent++.' Includes numerous plastic parts in red, gray, clear and black, four unopened glass bottle of Mono*Dope that are still good, an unopened tube of MonoGlue still in the original mint box, all prefabricated wooden parts including the amazing Monofoil wing, three sheets of die-cut and factory painted wood (unpunched), colored die-cut cardstock sheet, sandpaper, gun barrel plastic material, decals in amazing 'near mint' condition, 'near mint' instruction book and full size plans and even a miniature Monogram Catalog showing this kit and the entire Speedee-Bilt line for '54. The kit has never been started. It has been carefully inventoried 100% complete with all parts, paperwork, instructions, plans and decals. Amazingly, the celluloid plastic parts range from no warping to very slight warping (on two of the nacelles). This is very rare, as that type of plastic was unstable and warped easily over time. Before injection molded plastic kits were common, Monogram issued the famous 'Speedee-Bilt' and 'Super Kits' which featured injection molded details and precarved wooden parts. Of these, the Speedee-Bilt B-24 and B-17 were the finest. These kits are very rare today due to their relatively high original price of $4.95. This kit must be shipped insured.