Adams Saab 35 Draken - Supersonic Fighter (J-35), 1/48, K500-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Rare kit from 1959 and the only aircraft model ever made by Adams. This was a fantastic kit for the time and features very fine raised panel lines with recessed control surface outlines, retractable landing gear, pilot & ejection seat, opening canopy and missiles that actually launch from the central pod. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Adams was founded by Steve Adams and released plastic assembly kits in the late 1950s. The company was innovative and the general quality of most kits was very high for the time- so much that builders (not just collectors) still seek the kits today. Adams is best known today for a series of military vehicles and missiles, although they also released an aircraft (Draken), helicopter (YH-41), balloon (La Coquette) and ship (SS Savannah). Some of these appeared in gift sets as well. The Adams smaller scale (1/40) Atomic Cannon, Hawk Missile Battery, Honest John, Vanguard (1/80) and Thor (1/87)missiles and other kits are still sought after today. Combinations of these kits were issued in gift sets, which are very desirable collector's items today. In the late 1950s, Adams entered into a joint venture with Revell, and several of the military kits were released under the Revell label, such as the Jeep among others. Around 1960 there was a disagreement between Adams and Revell, and the agreement was terminated. Sometime after this, Adams quit the plastic model business, and Life-Like purchased most of the Adams molds.
MPM Curtiss XP-55 Ascender, 1/72, 72020
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Limited issue injection molded kit with brass photoetched details. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Arii Cadillac 1958 Eldorado Biarritz Convertible, 1/24, 31001-2400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find kit of one of the most outlandishly chromed Eldorados of all time. Priced at $7410.00, The 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible was powered by a 365 cubic inch, 335hp V8 Engine with 3 x 2 Barrel Carburetors (known as 'Tri-Power') and a Hydra-Matic Transmission. This detailed model features full engine and engine compartment, real front and rear metal coil spring suspension, separately molded hood (with hinges), trunk lid and doors, steerable front wheels, detailed interior & under body and more. Usually molded in white (body), red (interior), black (chassis and underbody), chrome, clear and black with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Revell Mitsubishi A6M5C Zero, 1/72, H617-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
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Still factory sealed and in superb, investment-grade 'near mint+' box condition. 1962 issue in the early one piece box and frameable box artwork.
Nitto M7 B1 105mm Gun Priest / Sturmgeschutz III Ausf G With Kubelwagen / TWO Sturmgeschutz III Ausf D With Schwimmwagen / Fujimi King Tiger Porsche Type, 1/76, 14
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+ to Exc
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SALE!! Includes all five kits kits in the boxes shown. All five are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present. The decals for Ausf G are only 'fair.' I often consider the Nitto and Fujimi kits to be the top-of-the-line in small scale armor due to the incredible detail and large number of pieces.
AMT 65 Hemi Charger Dodge Coronet 500 - 3 In 1 Customizing Kit, 1/25, 6025-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Rare, original hardbox issue dates from the late 1964 or early 1965. This issue features all parts to build your choice of stock, competition or custom. Features good suspension, detailed engine that can be built stock or blown, opening deck lid, full interior and much more. Molded in the correct white, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tire, metal axles and metal body screws. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The large decals sheet is flat, 100% intact and in amazing 'near mint' condition; the same goes for the instructions. There are tire burns as noted: radiator support (moderate and repairable); underside of custom hood (light and repairable)and one edge of the air cleaner (easily repaired).
Jo-Han 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Front Bumper / Rear Bumper / Four Wheels - Promo - Bagged, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Includes the chrome plated parts shown in the photo. The chrome plating is in 'near mint' condition with only very slight and small flaws. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. I am 99% sure that these parts will also work on the Jo-Han model kit (and not just the promo).
AMT 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Motor City Stocker Series, 1/25, X856
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Rare kit in very good condition. Features molded underside detail, full interior, chrome plated parts, metal axles and metal chassis screws. Molded in white, clear, chrome plate and with rubber wheels. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. NOTE: the instructions have bug damage; however, the damage does not interfere with using the instructions to assembly the model.
StromBecker Consolidated Model 28 Trans-Atlantic Flying Boat - Civil PBY, C8
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor+
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Very rare and most likely from the late 1930s. StromBecker was famous for their line of precarved hardwood kits and they are considered the finest ever made. The carving is done to the final shape which makes them remarkably pre-fabricated. This model features a completely carved to shape fuselage, wings and horizontal & vertical stabilizers & more, hardwood wing strut material, an envelope of powdered CASCO wood glue, sanding stick and two grits of sandpaper. When built it makes an impressive desk top display. NOTE: Builder kit only, please read carefully for the condition. NOTE: this kit has minor and 'excellent' quality sub-assembly as follows: rudder to fuselage; pylon to wing bottom. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one engine nacelle (the other is present and an ideal pattern since they are identical). Missing (1) of (2) float blocks, both propellers and two brads (very small nails). Otherwise includes all other parts and detailed instructions. The main center of the box in intact but heavily worn; the two large end flaps are 70% present but all four small side box flaps are missing. There is tape, etc on the box, hence the 'poor+' rating.
Tamiya M4A3E2 Sherman Tank Motorized - (M4 Medium Tank), 1/35, MT118
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very rare, older Tamiya Mokei issue designed for realistic motorized operation. Features the original metal gearbox with nylon gears, switch, all metal hardware and a well detailed tank model. Never started. The hardware and tracks are still in the internal factory sealed bags; all other parts have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and copied instructions. The plastic tracks are still factory sealed but are still supple and intact. Please NOTE: the instructions are quality photocopies; this issue did not come with the electric motor.
Revell Sikorsky UH-34D - US Marines or Belgium, 1/48, 4485
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Well detailed model from 1989 features recessed panel lines, full cockpit, cargo section with bench seats, moving main and tail rotors, cable winch and load hood and more. Includes decals for both versions - US Marines and Belgium. Never started and all parts are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes decals and instructions.
DML Dornier Do-335 B-2 Zerstorer - Pfeil Arrow Anteater - (Do335B-2), 1/72, 9006
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Dated 1994. Beautifully molded kit with 148 parts, photoetched details, fine recessed panel lines, two complete engines with firewall, very good cockpit, opened or closed canopy entry hatch, enclosed and detailed gear wells, optional bomb load and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Yoshioka Model Factory Viking Sport Trainer - 56.6 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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**SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** The large and sport flyer has very attractive lines. Features a high degree of pre-fabricated parts with numerous high-quality balsa, lite ply and hardwood parts completely finished to shape, numerous die-cut wooden parts, pre-cut wooden stock as required, preformed metal tricycle landing gear struts, hardware pack and more. includes English text building instructions, full-sized plans with numerous construction notes (all in English) and even a Yoshioka R/C Model catalog. Never started. Inside, this kit is exactly the way it left the factory. All parts are numbered; the ones that were factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork.
Comet Cessna C-37 Airmaster - 20 Inch Wingspan Balsawood Flying Model Airplane, 3302
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed and from the 1970s. This kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with quality balsa printwood, stripwood, fully formed wheels, spars and wood stock as required, plastic prop, covering tissue and detailed, full-size plans and building instructions. (Please note, the kit is factory sealed so the exact contents are not know for sure; Comet was renown for slightly varying the content of stick-and-tissue kits across the years.) 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.
SIG Parasol - 18 Inch Wingspan Beginners Flying Rubber Powered Aircraft, FF-15
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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From 1971 and an ideal first flying model. This kit is a very good performer with simplified construction. Features dhigh quality balsa wood, stripwood and other wood stock as needed, metal stock, rubber motor, plastic propeller, very lightweight plastic wheels, full sized plans which double as the covering tissue and SIGs excellent instructions. Never started and inventoried complete.
Comet Taylor Cub - 18 Inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Aircraft, 3211
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1970s issue of the old 1940-50s kit. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, detailed full size plans, building instructions, hardware, wheels, tissue and propeller. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and 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.
Revell Sopwith Camel - 'S' Issue, 1/28, H197-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1957 'S' kit with classic box art. Large 1/28 scale kit is nicely molded and detailed. Features detailed rotary engine the moves with the prop, authentic fine fabric texture finish over ribs, complete cockpit with movable control stick and rudder bar, removable cowling, pilot and crew figures, rigging material, complete rigging instructions and more. NOTE: this kit has minor and 'excellent' quality assembly as follows: seat, stick & rudder pedals to the floorboard. There is no other assembly. Inventoried complete with all parts including special silver rigging cable, decals and instructions present.
Sterling Fokker D-7 Fires Rockets In Flight (D-VIII) - 24 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, A1-298
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Like so many of the special feature Sterling models, this one does something cool: it launches rockets automatically in flight! The Sterling Nieuport II has the same system; other models such as the Stuka and P-6E drop bombs in flight; another actually drops leaflets while another crop dusts. This model is from the 1970s and is designed to fly one of three ways; free flight (rubber or gas, control line or R/C. If you are experienced, you can even make it electric powered R/C. Features precision, die-cut balsa wood parts, lightweight and detailed plastic cowl with radiator front, machine guns & pilot bust & engine cylinder top section, fully formed wheels with rubber tires, complete rocket firing system with fully finished rockets, launching tubes and hardware, plastic propeller, fully formed wire landing gear struts, rubber motor, covering tissue, a large decal sheet and superb Sterling full size plans with instructions. Never started and the small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the larger parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe models due to their many additional features.
Tamiya Lotus Super 7 Series II, 1/24, 2446A
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Highly detailed 1/24 scale kit with detailed engine and compartment, full interior and much more.
Matchbox PB4Y-2 Privateer Liberator Or RY3 C.Mk.IX - USA / French Navy / RAF - (PB4Y2), 1/72, PK-606
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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The previous owner of this model built a beautiful set of internal bulkheads & floors; these are included and the quality of the work is 'professional.' The actual model is a single-tailed B-24 that was extensively adapted for long-range naval use. Well detailed model for its time and includes a large, colorful decal sheet that allows you to built as US Navy, French Navy or RAF. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: wing halves; horizontal stabilizer halves. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.