Italeri Stirling Mk.IV Glider Tug Paratroops Transport D-Day Normandy 1944, 1/72, 1350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Very well molded with all fine recessed panel lines. Highly detailed inside and out and includes PE parts and decals for four different versions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Skywave Equipment for Japan Navy Ship WW2 (II), 1/700, E-5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$22
The ideal upgrade for your 1/700 ships. Contains multiples of all the items shown on the box top. These are very fine moldings with greater detail than standard parts and includes many parts that do not come with ships. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes extensive decals and instructions.
Skywave Equipment for Japan Navy Ship WW2 (VI), 1/700, E11
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
The ideal upgrade for your 1/700 ships. Contains multiples of all the items shown on the box top. These are very fine moldings with greater detail than standard parts and includes many parts that do not come with ships. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M1 12-SHI Experimental Zero Fighter, 1/48, 09840
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$52
Still factory sealed. Rare, special issue and a very highly detailed kit. Superbly molded with all very fine recessed panel lines. Features very highly detailed cockpit and landing gear wells and more.
Airfix HMS Victory With Sails - Type One Logo - Bagged, 1306
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$64
Very rare first issue from the 1950s. The paper header is in 'excellent++' condition and has like new color and gloss, no price tags, tape or tears. Well molded, small-scale waterline model that includes billowing sails, clear printed ratlines and a water display stand. Measures just over 4.5 inches in length when built. The kit has never beens started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, ratlines and instructions present. It is in the original clear bag but has been carefully opened and re-stapled.
Pyro Nina Columbus Ship, B376-75
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$14
NOTE: builder only. Please read carefully. From 1966. One in series of many small scale ship kits that Pyro made in the late 1950s/60s. Well detailed for this small size with excellent molding, full hull, engraved wood plank and grain detail, many separately molded deck fittings, pre-molded rat lines, billowing sails and display stand. 4.5 inches long when assembled. NOTE: has assembly and paint. The hull halves and deck (3 parts) are assembled to 'excellent' quality. There is no other assembly. The hull and deck are painted to only 'good' quality. Masts, cannon, anchors and rat lines are also painted to the same quality. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Revell US Army 155mm Field Artillery Piece M-2 Long Range Cannon - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H535-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$185
Very rare and even more so in investment-grade 'Near Mint-' condition. 1958 hardbox has great box art, like-new color, four solid corners, no repairs, fading, stains, price tags or tears. Light general wear (mainly on the edges and corners) are the only flaws. Highly detailed and well molded for the time; almost all parts of the gun work like the real prototype. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The instructions have two 1.5" closed age splits on the fold lines; beyond that they are 'near mint.' The decals are also in 'near mint' condition.
Aurora Scotch Lad With Aurora Glue, 1/8, 419-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
Rare kit dated 1957. Part of the 'Guys and Gals Of All Nations,' these very well detailed models simply did not sell well. Aurora quickly dropped them from the line, which made them instant collector's items. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions as well as a rare metal tube of 1955 Aurora Cement for plastic models. The Cement is still factory sealed and in great condition.
Fujimi Chance Vought F4U-5N Corsair With Color Painting Guide - (F4U), 1/70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$34
Fujimi-Mokei issue from the very early 1960s; please note this is before Fujimi used part numbers. Japan issue with very collectible artwork and high gloss box top. Includes the original glue and a very nice full color painting guide for 5 different aircraft. Features rotating prop, working ailerons, rockets, drop tank, wing radome and pilot figure. The model has never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag and even includes a near mint condition Fujimi color bag header. Includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero-Sen Type 21 With Color Painting Guide, 1/70, FC-1-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$20
Early 1970s Mokei / AHM issue with excellent box artwork and a beautiful full color painting guide that shows 6 different aircraft paint schemes and markings Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. . Features retractable landing gear, rotating wheels and props, pilot figure and seat. Molded in dark green and clear.
Airfix Blackburn NA 39 Buccaneer - T3 Issue, 1/72, 384
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$32
Type three logo from the 1960s. The Buccaneer was the world's first purpose designed low level 'below the radar' bomber. Low level strike aircraft have a shorter airframe life limit due to the stresses of low level flying, so the Buccaneer was designed to be very strong and even had many sub-assemblies milled from solid blocks of metal. Features working unique rotating bomb bay, folding wings and working arresting hook. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: two small parts are a different color plastic; they are from the 1970s issue of the same kit.
Airfix 1902 De Dietrich, 1/32, 02442
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$29
Dated 1988. Very nicely molded and detailed model of this milestone car. The De Dietrich hailed from the era when the French made the finest cars anywhere and were the undisputed technology leaders. The 1902 De Dietrich was a light-weight racer which took part in the 1902 Paris-Vienna race. If you have not read up on this era of automotive history, I urge you to do so as it is fascinating. After the race, it was brought to England were a tonneau body was fitted for touring. The racing was retained and they could be switched out at the owner's preference. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Nitto Navy Type 93 Advanced Trainer Willow, 1/32, 391-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$95
Well detailed and molded kit from 1982. The box is complete but rough, but parts and decals are both factory sealed and 'excellent++' as are the instructions. Features rubber tires, metal rigging lines and rigging instructions, excellent engine and cockpit detail, separately molded rudder, four positionable figures (two sitting and two standing) and more. Includes an extensive painting guide and decals for three different aircraft. Molded in orange, dark wood brown, clear and white plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. DD-792 USS Callaghan was sunk July 9, 1945, by a Willow configured for kamikaze attack. It has been reported the light construction of the aircraft prevented the ship's AA ammunition proximity fuses from detonating. The type was also reported to have been used by Indonesian forces against Dutch colonial rule in 1947.
Sanwa Lockheed C-130B Hercules, 1/205, PA1102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$155
Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Very nicely detailed for that time with fine surface detail, optional 'closed' or 'open' rear dual cargo doors, moving ailerons, rotating props, optional opened or closed crew boarding stairs/door and colorful decals. Molded in gloss silver, black and clear. includes factory glue tube. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and 'excellent' with slight yellowing as the only flaw and the instructions in 'near mint' condition. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Sanwa Messershmitt Me-110 C-4, 1/90, 169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$55
Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. NOTE: there is currently no assembly, but two parts were very neatly joined in the past. At one time, one top wing was very neatly glued to a lower wing by an adult to 'professional' quality. But the glue got old and it fell off. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions. The box has damage and a few crunches as shown including two on the long lower side. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Sanwa Boeing B-17E Fortress Bomber, 1/145, 136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$210
Very, Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Very nicely detailed for that time with fine (and sparse, not overdone) surface detail, opening bomb bay doors, working ailerons, elevators and rudder, rotating propellers and full landing gear. Molded in gloss dark green, black and clear. Includes factory glue tube. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and in amazing 'near mint+' condition and the instructions in 'near mint' condition. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Sanwa Boeing B-29 Superfortress, 1/208, 134
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$179
Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Very nicely detailed for that time with raised (and sparse, not overdone) surface detail, opening bomb bay doors for fore and aft bomb bays, bomb load, working ailerons, wing flaps, elevators and rudder, rotating propellers and full landing gear. Molded in gloss silver, black and clear. Includes factory glue tube. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and in 'Very good++' condition with yellowing being the only flaw and the instructions in 'very good+' condition with age foxing and slight yellowing as the only flaws. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Revell Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF - Flt./Lt. John ' Cats Eyes' Cunningham's Aircraft, 1/32, H251
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$65
1974 issue. Well detailed large scale kit of the British night fighter with airborne interception radar. The Beaufighter was flown by aces such like Flt./Lt. "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham, whose markings are included. His final score stood at 20 victories and his aircraft is depicted in this model. Kit features detailed Bristol Hercules engines, removable cowling, two flight crew, optional position landing gear, full crew cockpits and radar antenna. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Paige Enterprises Log Flume - HO / HOn3 Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 1003
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Highly detailed hardwood model with numerous cast metal details. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes extensive plans with text instructions.
Monogram GAM-63 Rascal Missile With Transporter/Loader and Tractor - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PD42-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$345
Very rare. This is the one and only issue of this kit, dated 1958. High-quality kit for that time with plenty of features. Includes folding missile fins, rolling transporter/loader that actually cranks the missile up and down and side-to-side and the tractor/tug. Molded in the correct orange/yellow, bright red, white and black plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: postal insurance is required.