Aurora 1960 Ford Thunderbird Customized T-Bird or Stock, 1/32, 548-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$65
Rare kit dated 1963 that represents the 1960 final 'Square Bird' design. Can be built stock or custom. Features stock parts with standard hubcaps and full interior (all molded in ivory) and custom version with chrome wheels, chrome front end (grill, bumper and headlights) and chrome rear end (bumper and tail lights) as well as a tonneau cover and huge side fairings molded in black. Kit has clear windshield and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Hudson Miniatures 1903 Rambler Old Timers, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$85
Very well detailed large 1/16 kit from 1949. Features plastic wheels, lights, other accessories and wooden main parts and occasionally metal parts and cardstock. Although all of Hudson's 1/16 kits have excellent detail, this one has even more detail than usual thanks to Hudson's engineers having access to the actual car. The small parts are still factory bag sealed and the other parts have been inventoried complete with all parts, plans and instructions. Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.
Hudson Miniatures 1903 Rambler Old Timers, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$89
Very well detailed large 1/16 kit from 1949. Features plastic wheels, lights, other accessories and wooden main parts and occasionally metal parts and cardstock. Although all of Hudson's 1/16 kits have excellent detail, this one has even more detail than usual thanks to Hudson's engineers having access to the actual car. This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, plans and instructions. Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.
RCM Kawasaki Ki-61 Tony, 1/32
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$98
SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Kit includes resin and/or metal details -clear canopy and full size plans/instructions. Details included will vary from kit to kit but may contain landing struts - wheels - props - engines (not jets) - some cockpit parts - seats - etc. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. Decals not furnished. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.
CM Flower Class Corvette (Late Improved Version 1943), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$75
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is six to eight weeks.
Fujimi Douglas A-4E Skyhawk - Marines VMA-211 / VA-155 USS Coral Sea / VA-155 USS Enterprise / VA-212 Hancock - Bagged, 1/48, FJ-1-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$22
Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. Very high quality Fujimi moldings with fine detail. With recessed detail and very fine raised rivet moldings. Includes cockpit detail and rocket bomb, iron bomb and drop tank load out. Very large decal sheet in excellent condition for Marines and three carrier squadrons. Never started. NOTE: missing pilot and small nose gear wheel retainer. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix IL-2M3 Stormovik - T3 Logo Issue, 1/72, 293
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$24
The legendary Stormovik gave the Germans nothing but trouble on the Eastern Front. Designed as a heavily armed single seat or dual seat attack aircraft, the Stormovik was very difficult to shoot down; even then if the pilot could crash land it, he had an excellent chance of walking away and flying again the next day. Il-2M3s endlessly attacked German forward and rear positions effectively and in large numbers till the end of the war. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
CA Atkins 1927 Short Crusader Schneider Trophy Seaplane - Bagged, 1/72
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$34
Limited issue, very high quality metal kit. Includes full history and instructions including painting tips. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/48, 102-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$65
Third issue of this kit. It retains the original 1956 box art, but the square Aurora 'Northern Lights' logo is gone, replace by the to-be classic sunburst 'Famous Fighters' oval. There is no Parents' Magazine Seal and no '69' price circle on this issue. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
MPC H.M.S. Repulse Battlecruiser, 1/600, 1-5253
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$39
From Airfix molds. Nicely detailed full hull kit. Never started. Factory sealed internal bag with instructions.
ZTS RWD-5 Bis, 1/72, S-05
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$9
Nicely molded kit of this very successful light aircraft. Includes full cockpit, optional parts and decals for two versions and is molded in light ivory and clear. Includes a large, comprehensive decal sheet. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Maintrack De Havilland DH-108 - VW120 or TG/283 - Bagged, 1/72, PX-026
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
From 1993. Very high quality vac kit with moldings of higher quality than many injection molded kits. Features two complete fuselages so you can build one of two versions, main vac parts, detailed cockpit, cast metal details and full decals for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Jo-Han 1962 Plymouth Fury Convertible, 1/25, C-4762
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$79
Rare kit from the mid 1960s. Features detailed engine and compartment with opening hood, complete interior, 'Torsion Bar' suspension and underside detail. Molded in blue, clear, chrome and with rubber narrow whitewall tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Please note that Jo-Han did not furnish decals with this kit.
MPC McDonnell F-4B/C/D/E & J Profile Series - Phantom Thunderbirds/VF-11 or USAF Vietnam, 1/72, 2-1508-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$38
Still factory sealed. Builds any one of the 5 F-4 variants listed. Colorful decal sheet for VF-11 Sundowners from the USS Coral Sea (1971), USAF 4th TFS Vietnam and Thunderbirds Aircraft #1.
Airfix Russian T-34 (T34) Tank - Bagged, 1/76, A16V
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$22
Still factory sealed. From the 1960s. Type three logo bagged kit with header. From the 1960s. Part of the excellent Airfix 1/76 armor series.
Testors Lockheed F-104C Starfighter USAF - (ex-Hawk), 1/48, 523
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$28
Still factory sealed. From quality ex-Hawk molds. Includes decals for the very colorful box photo aircraft.;
Nichimo IJN Nagato Battleship Motorized, 1/719, 302
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$24
Can be built three ways - for water operation, full hull display model or waterline display mode. Older but nicely detailed kit is molded in dark red and dark gray and includes battery box with metal contacts, on/off switch, metal drive shaft, flexible coupler, stuffing box, easily removable superstructure for battery access and more. Please note that Nichimo did not include the motor (FA130 type) or batteries with this kit. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
RCM XP-55 Ascender, 1/32
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$92
SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Kit includes resin and/or metal details -clear canopy and full size plans/instructions. Details included will vary from kit to kit but may contain landing struts - wheels - props - engines (not jets) - some cockpit parts - seats - etc. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. Decals not furnished. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.
Orange Crush-Revell 1910 Studebaker Cupe Electro (Electric Coupe), 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$69
Very rare kit with a fascinating history. Around 1958/59, Orange Crush of Mexico offered a promotion. They offered free, colorful, plastic model cars if you collected correctly-marked Orange Crush bottle caps. The models are 1/32 scale Revell Highway Pioneer series - although there is no mention of Revell or Lodela anywhere on the box. Orange Crush had the boxes and even the instructions specially made for them with no mention of a manufacture. They were never given numbers. The boxes were very thin and fragile cardboard. This has contributed to wear and you must be very cautious with them. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag and the instructions are sealed in the bag as well. You could redeem your caps two ways - at the Orange Crush truck and at a Modelandia Hobby House. The box sides show the 18 cars in the series. Orange Crush also released two full-color booklets and a complete paint set for the cars. A colorful cardboard box held 7 colors of paint in glass bottles, complete with 'Orange Crush' screw-on caps! The entire promotion was done in coordination with Modelandia Hobby House which had up to 19 stores. Modelandia's name appears on each of the boxes and the paint as well. Robina S.A. was the bottler or distributor of Orange Crush in Mexico at that time. The box side lists the other 18 kits with small color pictures of each and shows three sizes of OC - Family Size (Familiar), Grand (Grande) and Normal. You could also obtain models with Titan bottle caps. Titan was also bottled by Robina and came in large (Titan) and smaller (Titancito) sizes and apparently more than one flavor. We do not know how Orange Crush had access to the plastic kits or who sealed the internal bags with the Crush instructions inside them. We can assume that it may have been Lodela, since they would have had access to the Revell molds. It is not know for how long the promotion lasted, but Orange Crush was one of the most dominant soft drinks in Mexico at that time. Here is one clue: some boxes claim that Modelandia had 13 locations; other boxes, which obviously came later on, claim 19 locations. This may indicate that this promotion went on for a significant amount of time.
MPC Pontiac Fiero, 1/25, 1-0715
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$49
1984 issue that can be built factory stock or custom. Features choice of stock or custom engines, detailed engine compartment and opening trunk, excellent suspension and exhaust, complete interior, opened or closed sunroof, spare tire and opening hood, numerous custom parts such as fender flares, spoiler, front air dam and more. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The chrome and clear parts were never factory sealed and have been inventoried complete including instructions. NOTE: missing decals.