AMT BJ and the Bear Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover, 1/25, 5021
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Very rare in this condition and in 1/25 scale. Dated 1980 and released with the popular TV series of the same name. Features detailed frame and suspension, 'Bear' figures, full interior, correct 'Billy Joe McKay' decals and more.
Capitol Curtiss P-40 Warhawk - 40 inch Wingspan for R/C Conversion for Free Flight, D-5
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare 1940s kit from Capitol Model Aircraft Company, Brooklyn, NY. Very nice kit builds to a large flying model that could be converted to electric power and rc. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included).
Cleveland Curtiss P-40C Tomahawk - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-77
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply business - Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter - Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
ESCI LTV F-8E (F8) Crusader - VF-162 USS Oriskany / VMF-312 Marines / French Navy Flotille 14 F, 1/48, SC-4011
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very nicely molded with fine raised panel line detail. Features good cockpit and detailed landing gear and ear wells, AIM-9 Sidewinder and Matra R.530 Air-To-Air Missiles. Has markings for all three versions including French Navy. NOTE: the kit has minor painting. The interior surfaces have been neatly airbrushed gray and black. The radome has been airbrushed as well. Quality of paint is excellent and there is no other painting and no assembly. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing P-12E, 1/48, 121-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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SALE!! First issue with the 69 cent price extension, 'Famous Fighters' sunburst oval and Parents' Magazine Seal. Dated 1958 with Jo Kotula box artwork. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora Fokker E111 Eindekker (E-111), 1/48, 134-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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NOTE: builder kit only; please read below. 1963 issue with Jo Kotula artwork. The front has the blue oval logo with no 'Famous Fighters.' The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing pilot's seat and decals. Inventoried with all other parts and instructions present. This is part of the famous Aurora WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft. The series began in 1956 and Aurora added new kits into the early 1960s. The line proved incredibly popular, so these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business.
Aurora C-119 Flying Boxcar, 1/77, 393-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Fair
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Still factory sealed but the box is only fair. 1960s issue with oval logo. Close to 1/72 scale. Kit has many nice features: cargo doors open and close to show full interior - removable loading ramps - Field gun/parachute/sled cargo - Jeep/parachute/sled cargo - rotating props and full cockpit.
Aurora Bristol F2B Brisfit - (F.2B), 1/48, 113-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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1957 first issue. Dramatic Jo Kotula artwork. Molded in the correct gloss olive green and black. Inside, the kit is mint and never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Albatross CIII (Albatros C-III), 1/48, 142-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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First issue dated 1963. Has 98 cent price extension and 'Famous Fighters' oval logo on the four sides. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts, including decals and instructions.
Aurora Nieuport 28, 1/48, 108-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
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Still factory sealed. Dated 1957, but this is likely the 1958/1959 issue due to the 79 cent price extension on the part number. Parents seal with blue ends.
Aurora Atomic Powered Guided Missile Submarine SSN Sea Wolf, 1/242, 706-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Hard-to-find 1962 hard box issue. Full hull model is molded in black and includes a display stand, missile storage tube and missile with launcher.
KP Mil Mi-4 - Czech or USSR, 1/72, 34
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Nicely detailed kit that is finely molded with very little flash. Includes decals for several helicopters. The kit has never been started. The parts are either still in the internal factory sealed bag or inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Monogram 1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible or Hardtop Customizing Kit - 2 Stock or Darryl Starbird Custom, 1/24, 85-4280
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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2011 issue using the original Four Star molds from 1964. Ideal builder kit. Features 144 parts and can build either a stock hardtop, stock convertible and a Darryl Starbird Bubbletop custom. Very well detailed and molded for that time. All designs feature a detailed engine, engine compartment, underside with suspension, exhaust and drive line, full interior, opening doors and hood. The full custom is a fascinating design with large clear bubbles for the roof, unique front grill and bumper, unique rear bumper, wild decals and more. Molded in chrome, white, clear, red-tinted clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Maserati Bora, 1/25, 1-0552
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Dated 1979. Well done for that time featuring detailed engine compartment, full interior, steerable front wheels, detailed underbody, custom sports stripes and more.
MPC Ferrari BB512, 1/25, 1-0553
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Dated 1979. Nice kit with excellent detail for that time. Features detailed interior, optional position headlights, steerable front wheels, detailed underbody, custom sports stripes, matt finish plated wheels and more.
Charmore F-86 Sabre - Trail Blazers of Transportation, 1/70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very rare kit for the advanced collector. Charmore was located at 126 Market Street in Paterson New Jersey. They issued a small line of kits in the early 1950s, at the dawn of US plastic kit production. All boxes have the same art - the name of the kit stamped on a side white panel. Inside, the kit has never been started. The contents are mint and complete in the original Charmore paper sacks. The main parts are the correct silver, while the canopy, stand and stand arm are clear. Includes decals and instructions. From toy historians, we know that Charmore was created by the toy giant Louis Marx Company after 1945. Evidently Marx hope to obtain retail buyer-level advantages and tax breaks from the arrangement. The company was named for Louis' brother's (David) wife, Charlene. It has been shown that Charmore and Marx mixed molds and products when it came to toys; however, it seems that the model lines were separate. Please email me if you have more details.
Charmore Mig-15 - Trail Blazers of Transportation, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very rare kit for the advanced collector. Charmore was located at 126 Market Street in Paterson, New Jersey. They issued a small line of kits in the early 1950s, at the dawn of US plastic kit production. All boxes have the same art - the name of the kit stamped on a side white panel. Inside, the kit has never been started. The contents are mint and complete in the original Charmore paper sacks. The main parts are the correct light blue (just one of the several colors that Charmore used), while the canopy, stand and stand arm are clear. Includes decals and instructions. From toy historians, we know that Charmore was created by the toy giant Louis Marx Company after 1945. Evidently Marx hope to obtain retail buyer-level advantages and tax breaks from the arrangement. The company was named for Louis' brother's (David) wife, Charlene. It has been shown that Charmore and Marx mixed molds and products when it came to toys; however, it seems that the model lines were separate. Please email me if you have more details.
Supermodel Fiat G-55 Centauro - Regia Aeronautica / R.S.I. / Luftwaffe / A.M.I., 1/72, 10-001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Nicely molded kit. Features optional position landing gear, rotating wheels and prop and decals for the four versions listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Supermodel Reggiane RE-2002 Ariete - Italian Air Force/Luftwaffe, 1/72, 10-004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Nicely detailed kit. Includes detailed engine, optional position landing gear, rotating wheels and propeller, bomb load and two canopy versions. Has markings for both aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Supermodel Macchi C.205 (C-205) Veltro, 1/72, 10-013
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Nicely molded older kit. Contains decals for four aircraft (Regia Aeronautica / R.S.I. / Luftwaffe / Aeronautica Militare Italiana) and parts for two versions. Includes rubber tires. The model as never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.