Otaki Long Beach - 58 Foot Ocean Yacht, 1/36, OT1-80-3800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$165
Rare. Very large (1/36 scale) ocean-going sailing yacht features complete and well detailed deck fittings, clear windows, working rudder, working mast booms, blocks, choice of vacuform billowing sails or real cloth sails, full rigging instructions and display stand. Never started. Almost all small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Two trees of larger parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. NOTE: there is a 1"x1" section of missing plastic on one vacuform sail; however, the sail cloth is in perfect condition.
Revell F-94C Starfire, 1/56, 4353
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
This is a 1987 reissue of the old Pre-S kit from the original molds, so it makes an ideal 'Classic Builder.' Please see the article on this website about this style of building. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Lockheed Vega Winnie Mae - Post's Round the World Record Setting Aircraft, 1/48, 533-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$39
Original 1950s issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke box art. In 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. Kit features moving control surfaces, cockpit, rotating prop and wheels and clear display stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Revell Aerobee Hi Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1814-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$98
First issue hardbox kit dated 1958 with great box art. Not the common reissue. An excellent kit for that time, featuring removable missile, firing arm with working piston and cylinder, movable wheels, tow bar and detailed crew figures. Molded in the correct gloss gray and white. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Strombecker Convair Manned Lunar Reconnaissance Vehicle - by Krafft Ehricke, 1/91, D37-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$215
Very rare 1950s kit. Strombecker issued a series of exotic space craft from Convair designer Krafft Ehricke and the Disney 'Man in Space' series between 1954 and 1956. This is the one that has not been reissued, making it hard to find. Large and interesting model makes an idea display alone or with the other spacecraft in this series. The spaceship has never been started but NOTE: the two stand arm halves are assembled. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals are in 'very good' condition and the instructions are in amazing 'near mint' condition. Please note that the box displays much better than the 'very good+' grade but is rated as such because there is clear tape on the four sides where someone 'resealed' it in the past. This kit must be shipped insured.
Aurora The Barnstormers Customizing Kit DH-4 and JN-4 Jenny, 1/48, 200-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$164
Rare one-and-only 1960 issue that contains both the DH-4 and Curtis JN-4 Jenny. Aurora really went out of the way to make this a special kit; however, it did not sell well and was retired after one year. Features completely new box artwork, a DH-4 molded in gloss dark green and black, the JN-4 molded in gloss bright yellow and black, great custom decal sheets for both aircraft and special 'Barnstormer' instructions for each aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts present and includes decals and instructions. Instructions are both in 'excellent+' condition and the decal sheets are both completely flat (no rolling) with typical age yellowing as the only flaw.
Aurora Spad XIII, 1/48, 107-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$54
First issue hardbox is dated 1957 with great Jo Kotula artwork. Please note the 69 cent price extension and oval 'Famous Fighters' sunburst logo. This is part of a popular and very successful series of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft that Aurora started in 1956 and added to well into the 1960s. Many of the line were in production right up until the demise of Aurora in the mid 1970s Molded in correct high-gloss olive drab and black plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Convair Atlas - America's First Interncontinental Ballistic Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/110, H1822-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$580
Dated 1960. Very rare ICBM and the first and only issue of this incredibly well detailed Revell 'S' kit. The molds were altered to make the Mercury Atlas kit, so reissues are impossible. The box grades 'Excellent' with wonderful color and gloss, four solid corners, no price tags or tag marks, no tape and no tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The box has general wear as shown. The kit features elevating missile support arms and hinged break-away supports, complete launching base, ramp and pad, missile truck and trailer that elevates 90 degrees to load missile and crew. Molded in correct white, gray and yellow. Inside, it has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decals are 100% intact, flat and in 'excellent' condition with typical light yellowing; the instructions are in 'very good' condition. Shipping insurance is required for this kit. From my friend Stephen Payne, Major, USAF (Ret): The launch pad in both kits used Launch Complex - 14 (also known asSpace Launch Complex-14 or "Slic-14") as their example. LC-14 waspart of what was known as ICBM Row at Cape Canaveral and originally usedto test the Atlas ICBM prior to being converted for the Mercury Spaceprogram (starting with John Glenn's orbital mission). The yellow & white trailers seen here were the gaseous nitrogen tube bank trailers. The nitrogen trailer in both Atlas kits came from the accessories associated with the Revell Thor kit. Having spent 5 years working at the Cape, I passed this site numerous times. Unfortunately, time & the elements have resulted in the removal of all ruminants of SLC-14. Only the memorial (with associated timecapsule) remains.
Bandai German 88mm Anti-Tank (Flak) Gun with Crew and extra shells and Jerry Cans, 1/48, 8236-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$62
Very rare 1/48 scale gun kit. Part of the classic, highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature detail and many operating features. Includes very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. Kit includes dozens of additional shells, shell casings and several jerry cans. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Bandai Mobelwagen Flakpanzer IV, 1/48, 8285
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Rare model that is part of the Bandai 1/48 Pin Point series. Very well molded and features a super detailed interior. Includes several crew members that can be assembled in almost any position desired. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The large parts were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Airfix Fairey Swordfish, 1/72, 285
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$26
1960s issue with the Type 3 Airfix logo. Nicely molded and detailed for that time. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Frog Junkers Ju-88A-4 Fighter/Bomber - Luftwaffe Trop.1 St(F)/121 Martuba Libya 1942 Or II/KG54 Totenkpf Russia 1942 Winter Scheme - (Ju-88), 1/72, F292
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$28
1970 final log issue is nicely detailed and molded featuring fine raised surface detail, no rivets, crew of three, optional position landing gear, two wing pylons with bombs, separately molded ailerons, elevators & rudder and more. Incluces decals for the two different aircraft listed and a 3 view color painting guide on the back of the box. This kit has never been started. It is still in the internally sealed factory bag with decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Bandai M4A1 75mm Sherman Tank, 1/48, 8282
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Rare 1/48 scale model is part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and crew members that can be assembled in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Bandai German Artillery Soldiers, 1/48, 8245
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$24
Still factory sealed. Rare 1/48 Bandai kits made as accessories for the famous 'Pin Point' armor series or for any 1/48 scale models or dioramas. Includes 4 crew members that can be assembled in almost any position. Includes rangefinder, dozens of shell casings and shells, 3 jerry cans and 12 grates for gun set up. Has painting guide on the back of the box.
Bandai German 88mm Flak Gun - With Crew, 1/48, 8236-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
Very rare 1/48 scale gun kit. Part of the classic, highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature detail and many operating features. Includes detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. Kit includes dozens of additional shells, shell casings and several jerry cans. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram A-10A Warthog - Thunderbolt II - USAF 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing England AFB Louisiana, 1/72, 5430
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$20
1995 issue features 99 pieces, fine panel lines detail, boarding ladder, pilot, optional position engine inspection cover with detailed engine, complete cockpit, opening canopy, internal gun and extensive weapons load. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Verlinden Flakpanzer Coelian Turret - Conversion Kit, 1/35, 441
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$26
Still factory sealed but the seal does have some splits. Excellent conversion kit made from high-definition resin.
Craft Master Delivery Wagon - Wagons of the Old West, 50119-400
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$84
Rare and still factory sealed. Authentic, large-scale model from high quality, die-cut California Redwood, Ponderosa Pine and other materials as required. Measures 7 inches long and 4 inches high when assembled. This excellent series contained several other kits, all done to the same (unlisted) scale - Covered Wagon, Log Wagon, Jerky Wagon, Mule Team, Horse Team, Ox Team, Jail Wagon, Yellowstone Wagon, Buckboard Wagon, Sheepherders Wagon, Ore Wagon, Conestoga Wagon, Milk Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Delivery Wagon, Dray Wagon, Stage Coach and Water Wagon. There was also a very early Red Rover Fire Engine Wagon in the same scale.
Airfix Vickers Wellington B.III, 1/72, 481
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$48
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top slightly concave. Type three logo box with fantastic artwork. Features movable control surfaces, optional position undercarriage and rotating wheels and props.
Revell Douglas DC-9 Ozark Airlines, 1/120, H247
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$75
Still factory sealed. Hard to find Lodela issue with unique box art and very colorful Ozark decals. 'Short' DC-9 is from the original mid-1960s molds.