Guillows Curtiss P-40 Warhawk - 16 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Balsa Wood Kit, 501
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
From the 1960s. One of a very popular 16.5 inch wingspan series of World War 2 stick and tissue flying kits. Includes die cut balsa parts, vacuform nose, wheels, plastic propeller, hardware, vacuform canopy, colored tissue, insignia and full size plans with detailed building instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Monogram 1934 Duesenberg SJ Torpedo Phaeton Weyman Body - Four Star Issue, 1/24, PC81-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$89
First issue hardbox from 1963 in rare investment-grade 'near mint' condition. The box has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape or tags (or marks from either), no fading, tears or missing litho. Very light general wear is the only flaw. Very highly detailed and well molded model of the Weyman four-door convertible with dual windshields. Features 150 parts, full rolling chassis, detailed engine, complete interior and removable hood and convertible top. Molded in tan, black, white, clear, chrome and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including and instructions.
ITC US Navy Blimp with Mooring Mast / Tractor / Ground Crew, 1/330, 3723-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$69
Very nicely done model from the late 1950s/very early '60s. Original ITC issue that comes with blue-tinted clear base, tractor tug, ground crew, mooring mast and metal support stand so you can display the blimp 'floating' on the mooring mast. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one mooring mast small part, #10 top cap (a triangle easily made from flat plastic stock). Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora 1920 Monroe Special Indianapolis 500 Winner - (ex Best), 1/30, 521-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$175
Very rare and dated 1958 and from ex-Best molds. In about 1957 Aurora purchased the Best molds for the Indianapolis 500 Winners and made one issue in 1958. Molded in a beautiful gloss blue with real rubber tires, spoke wheels and includes a crew of two and some interior detail. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes 'excellent' condition decals and instructions. Even the original factory tissue packing paper is present.
Revell 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS - Stock or Supernova Race Car, 1/24, 85-2098
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$28
Still factory sealed. Features 141 parts, detailed engine and compartment, opening good, detailed underside, full interior, parts for both versions and more.
Heller Pinta with Sails From Columbus' Voyage of Discovery, 1/72, RH-9816
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
Very nicely detailed and molded Lodela issue with 113 parts. Features full hull model with display base, rigging material and diagrams, vacuform billowing sails, colorful flag sheet and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including flags and instructions.
CM USS New Mexico BB-40 1944, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$355
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit from excellent quality high-definition resin castings. Complete model with all parts needed for assembly including photo-etched details and decals if required. If you need more information, please email for certain details. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is four weeks.
Airfix Grumman TBM-3 Avenger - CV-10 USS Yorktown or CV-20 USS Bennington, 1/72, 297
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$28
Type three logo issue. Zeros press in close to score hits on a formation of TBFs as Avenger gunners score back. This is unusual as this same artwork was used later on both Craftmaster TBF issues; usually the Craftmaster artwork did not borrow from the T3s and was original to that series. Well molded kit. Features elevating gun, rotating turret, three crew members, moving ailerons, all correct clear windows, optional position landing gear, underwing rockets and decals for both aircraft. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. There is a very light stain on the lower right box top that did not show up in the photo, hence the 'Good' box grading.
Aurora P-51 Mustang Screwdriver Issue, 1/27, 377-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$210
1969 hardbox issue. This kit was designed as a gas powered flying model. However, Aurora discontinued the gas powered line very shortly after introduction due to returns and liability issues. Since the mold investment was already made, Aurora marketed these kits as large scale static models. For example, the 1/32 scale B-25 was issued in Gas U-Control and then static - but the P-51 may have only been issued in static. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed clear bag. The other parts have been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Monogram Racing Mercedes 540K Slot Car With Tiger X-200 Motor - Race As Stock Or Classic, 1/24, SR2407-698
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$375
Very rare model for the advanced Monogram collector or slot car enthusiast. Dated 1964. When the slot car craze took hold, Monogram boldly introduced nine very well engineered 1/24 and 1/32 kits. The models were so well done and expensive that they did not sell well; $7 was a small fortune back when most models were between 29 and 98 cents. The Monogram Mercedes claims to be the "Most Complete Detailed Racing Model - Ready to Assemble and Go!" and it was no idle boast. Features light-weight brass chassis that is strong and rigid, precision steel threaded-end axles, bronze bearings, steel drawn crown gear, nylon pickup, braided pickup brushes, brass screws, nut and other hardware, precision lightweight aluminum machined wheels with threaded hubs, powerful new tiger X-200 12V motor, Tiger Traction rubber racing tires with complete Goodyear details and more. The car parts are molded in red, white, chrome plate and clear plastic. Inside, all of the interior display cardboard and plastic is intact and in superb condition. All of the parts that were originally factory sealed are still factory sealed except the motor. The motor was removed for inspection only - it has never been run and is NOS. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried 100% complete and includes 'near mint' condition decals. All the paperwork is complete (which is rare), including the instructions, the " Tuning Tips / Alignment / International Racing Colors" booklet and a beautiful full color mini-catalog for the entire series of Monogram Slot Cars. The instructions are excellent other than a 1.5 inch closed tear. Please NOTE that the box has correct and neat repairs to three closed split corners. They were repaired from the inside with light cardstock and book binding cement. The entire line of Monogram Slot Cars consisted of a 1/32 MGA Sports Car, 1/32 Deuce Roadster and the following 1/24 scale vehicles: '55 Chevy Hardtop, '40 Ford Pickup, Duesenberg, '34 Ford Coupe, '36 Ford Coupe, '58 T-Bird and Mercedes 540K. If you know your Monogram cars, you can see that Monogram wisely utilized the molds of pre-existing Four Star kits to make these motorized versions from.
Necomisa Lockheed Vega Winnie Mae - Post's Round the World Record Settting Aircraft - (ex Lindberg), 1/48, 2214
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$30
Still factory sealed but the seal has multiple splits. From ex Lindberg late 1950s molds and a very nice kit for that time. n 1931, Post and Gatty flew the Vega 'Winnie Mae' around the world in 8 days, 15 hours and 8 minutes for a new world record. In 1933 Post tested a gyroscope automatic pilot and radio direction finder in another record flight lasting 7 days, 18 hours and 45 minutes. This aircraft is now in the Smithsonian Museum.
Hasegawa-Frog Messerschmitt Me-410 A-1, 1/72, JS-031-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Rare Japan Hasegawa/Frog early issue. As you know, AMT marketed Frog in the USA as AMT-Frog. Frog also marketed Hasegawa kits in the UK, but with no Hasegawa identification. What is even less known is that Hasegawa marketed Frog kits in Japan under the Hasegawa/Frog label. The parts appear to be molded in England while the decals, box and instructions were all made in Japan. This Me-410 is one of those kits. This is a very early example with the early rectangle logo; the Frog logo is immediately to the right. Most Japan issue kits had special features and this one is no exception. It includes a special round-based clear two-piece globe stand, a unopened tube of Hasegawa cement and additional decals - no fewer than four different '410s are represented with paint guides. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE the water stain on the right, which goes down the right short side and is also on the box tray. There is no water damage to the parts, decals or instructions.
Skywave Equipment for Japan Navy Ship WW2 (VII), 1/700, E12
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.
Hasegawa Macchi C-205 Veltro ANR Version, 1/48, JT118
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
Very highly detailed kit with all fine recessed panel lines, full cockpit, detailed gear wells, two piece canopy and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Douglas DC-7C BOAC, 1/96, 351P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$750
Very rare. 1950s two piece hardbox issue. Very close to 1/100 scale and still the largest injection molded DC-7 kit. Nicely molded with very fine raised panel line detail and recessed control surfaces and doors. The box has great color, no stains, no rips, 3 solid corners and 1 closed split side corner and very minor general wear only. Inside, the special cardboard side housing is still held in place with the original staples and contains an unopened green capsule of cement and a glass vial of white paint with the factory cork. The paint is still a liquid - it has not turned solid. The very long decal sheet is intact and near mint. The decals have not rolled and are in excellent condition - they have very little of the typical yellowing. The instructions are excellent with light yellowing and have no tears or writing. The kit is molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic with a large dark blue stand. The kit has never been started and has been inventoried complete with all parts, decals, instructions, glue and paint. The propellers are on the original cardboard holder and the blades are not broken. Shipping insurance is required on this model.
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.
Nichimo Asagumo DDK115 JMSDF Destroyer - Motorized For R/C, 1/200, U-2003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$195
Very large 1/200 scale destroyer that is designed and motorized for water operation and intended for remote control. Very well detailed and features full hull for working version or waterline for display only. Molded in dark gray, dark red (lower hull), clear, black and brass plate. Also includes a steel gear box with all brass gears for dual prop drive, brass props and drive shafts, switch, motor mount and other metal hardware. The RE-280 was not included by Nichimo. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes excellent, large decals and instructions.
Lindberg Junkers Ju-52 German Paratroop Transport, 1/160, 462-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$44
Rare smaller size Ju-52 that is often used on 'N' Scale train layouts. Hardbox issue is dated 1965 and has frameable Ray Gaedke box artwork. Neatly molded in green and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Lindberg Republic F-91 Thunderceptor / XF-91, 1/48, 513-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$85
Still factory sealed. This a late 1950s issue and the second Lindberg boxing of this kit. By far it has the most interesting artwork, this time done by Ray Gaedke. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
12 Squared Messerschmitt Me-328 B-1 Pulse Jet Fighter - Bagged, 1/72, 2-21
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$18
Still factory sealed. Limited run injection molded model. Includes cockpit, clear canopy, metal jet tubes, landing gear and more.