Hawk SNJ Navy Trainer - (T-6), 1/72, 609-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$22
Softbox issue dated 1964 with box artwork by Tom Morgan. This was an excellent model for that time with excellent fit and all recessed panel lines. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: there is bug damage to the backing paper of the decals; the actual transfers have no damage.
Aurora German Sea Raider Atlantis, 1/456, 710-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc +++
$900
First issue. The hardbox is dated 1959 and has the "Famous Fighters" in the oval 'Northern Lights' logo. This is the only kit made of the infamous German WWII converted merchant raider which was the subject of several books and a major movie called 'Under Ten Flags.' The long WWII voyage was legendary, and the ship is well represented in this full-hull model. Covers can be removed to reveal hidden guns, torpedo tubes and the Ar-196 floatplane. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. From modeler Stephen Payne: Recommend that the builder or collector of this kit add the following books to their collection-The German Raider Atlantis by Captain Bernhard Rogge & Wolfgang Frank & Sea Raider Atlantis, Story of a German Surface Raider by Ulrich Mohr & A.V. Sellwood. The first book is by the ATLANTIS commander, Kapitan zur See Bernhard Rogge. He oversaw the transformation and outfitting in Bremen and captained the ship during her 602 day operational voyager which sank or captured 22 ships totaling 144,384 t (142,104 long tons). Rogge also was one of the few German officers of flag rank who was not arrested by the Allies after the war due to the way he had exercised his command of Atlantis. Captain J. Armstrong White, captain of the British CITY OF BAGHDAD, which Atlantis sank in July 1941, stated, "His treatment of prisoners left respect, instead of hatred."The second book is by the ATLANTIS First Officer, Ulrich Moher. Both books read much the same as the events related are the same, but it is interesting to see these events from the two perspectives. Captain White (see above) wrote the foreword to Atlantis, the Story of a German Surface Raider, written by U. Mohr & A. V. Sellwood.The German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis (HSK 2), known to the Kriegsmarine as Schiff 16 (SHIP 16) and to the Royal Navy as Raider-C, was a converted merchant vessel to German Hilfskreuzer (auxiliary cruiser) used for commerce raiding. Commerce raiders did not seek to engage warships, but rather attack enemy merchant shipping; the measures of success are tonnage destroyed (or captured) and time spent "at large" holding up enemy resources. Atlantis had the longest raiding career of any German commerce raider in either world war.
Faller Convair 440 Convairliner Metropolitan - Lufthansa, 1/98, 1440
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$189
Very rare kit from the 1960s. Large scale (near 1/100) model of the famous Convair airliner, transport and executive taxi. While many 440s were prop-jets, this model depicts the version with two Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp R-2800-CB17 engines. Nicely molded an early kit with fine raised rivet detail, optional position passenger rear door, rotating propellers and Lufthansa decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing, 1/72, 1280
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$65
Still factory sealed. Well detailed large kit of Jack Northrop's ideal clean bomber design.
Strombecker Convair Manned Lunar Reconnaissance Vehicle by Krafft Ehricke - Bagged, 1/91, D37-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$175
NOTE: bagged kit, there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. 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. Never started. The kit has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in 'very good+' condition.
Airfix Douglas C-47 Gunship, 1/72, 04016-7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
From 1975. Features movable control surfaces, rotating props and wheels, optional position cargo doors, and machine gun/miniguns. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram B-24 Liberator Speedee-Bilt - Five Star Super Deluxe Kit, 1/60, H4-495
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$695
Dated 1954. This is the finest H4 Liberator that I have seen. The box has like-new color and gloss, four solid corners and only light general wear. The inside is like new also. Classic early multi-media kit with a fantastic internal box presentation. Before injection molded plastic kits were common, Monogram issued the famous 'Speedee-Bilt' and 'Super Kits' which featured injection molded details and precarved wooden parts. Of these, the Speedee-Bilt B-24 and B-17 were the finest. These kits are rare today due to their relatively high original price of $4.95. This example is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, glue, dope, decals, sand paper, plans and instruction book. The kit has never been started. Still has all internal packing as shown. Amazingly, the celluloid plastic parts range from no warping to very slight warping. This is very rare, as that type of plastic was unstable and warped easily over time. Instructions, decals and plans are 'near mint' also, as are the parts sheets. No wooden parts have been punched out. This kit must be shipped insured.
Monogram Messerschmitt Me-109 (Bf-109) - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$39
Still factory sealed. 1973 release that is very well molded. This kit is part of a famous 1/48 scale series of WWII aircraft kits that Monogram originally developed in the 1960s. Features retractable landing gear and rotating prop and wheels.
Aurora Piper Apache - (ex Comet), 1/64, 280-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
1963 issue and still the only injection molded Apache kit. From ex-Comet molds. Features all recessed panel lines, clear windows, rotating propellers and color decals. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, the front windshield. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions. Aurora had started a line of inexpensive 29 cent kits in about 1957. The line was a success, and it was expanded. The line grew again when Aurora purchased the Comet molds, as most of Comet's line was very small scale kits, many of them civil aircraft like this one. It appears that Aurora was encouraged by the sale of the ex-Comet civil aircraft, as it expanded the line with it's own molds in the early 1960s.
Scientific Robert E Lee Mississippi Steamboat - 24.5 Inch Long, 181-3295
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$249
One of Scientific's finest kits. The 'Super Deluxe' and 'Museum Quality' boast on the box top is true, and it can be made into a stunning model with skill and patience. Includes pre-carved hull with wood display stand and pedestals, metal name plate, a vast number of cast metal fittings including lifeboats, paddle wheels, ships wheel, weathervane, whistle, bell, ladders, cargo posts, bitts, cleats, anchors and much more, printwood and tapered hardwood masts/yards, pre-formed fiber pattern ornate railings, colorful name and pennant materials and much more. There are four large pages of full size plans, and a detailed, step by step instruction book with very nice assembly illustrations. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (fittings) are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
AMT 1962 Pontiac Tempest Convertible - 3 in 1 Kit, 1/25, K6012
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
A one-owner kit. Rare and very nicely molded. Can be built any one of three ways - stock, custom or racing. Includes a very large number of optional custom parts so you can make a totally unique automobile. Features detailed complete engine, engine compartment, opening hood, full interior, rotating wheels, exhaust and underside detail. Molded in white, clear, red tinted clear, and chrome. With real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts including decals and instructions.
Revell Arado Ar. E555 Jet Bomber - (Ar-555), 1/72, 04367
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$59
Still factory sealed. From 1998. Out of production kit of Arado's entry in the 'New York Bomber' design category. With 6 engines, this aircraft still would have had the range to hit New York with 4000kg of bombs and return. Very well detailed and features fine, all recessed panel lines, highly detailed landing gear wells and bomb bay, full cockpit with four crew stations, rotating gun turrets with elevating guns, optional position landing gear, bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors and more.
Tamiya German Tank Destroyer Marder II Sd. Kfz.131, 1/35, 35060
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$30
Very nicely detailed kit from quality molds. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Crown Logo Blue Knight of Milan 1520, 1/8, K2-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$150
In the mid 1950s, Aurora bought three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics and issued them as K1, K2 and K3. These were the very first Aurora figure kits. The early Aurora 'Northern Lights' logo has the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. Inside, the kit is mint. The shiny, very dark blue plastic parts are complete and there is a red feather plume. The instructions are correct with the Crown logo in the Aurora logo.
Revell Bendix Talos SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - US Navy Missile 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$189
First and only issue of this rare kit. 1957 hardbox with fantastic artwork and the 'S' logo on the sides. Large scale kit that is well detailed. Forward fins move and launcher works. Includes three man crew. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: Box displays better than the 'VG++' grade, but was graded as such due to a very light 'Highland Hobby Shop' stamp on the box top.
AMT KC-135A Stratotanker, 1/72, 8848
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$65
First issue with the best mold quality. Large, nicely detailed model that measures 22 inches long when assembled. Features full cockpit and interior detail, optional position crew and cargo doors, four PW J57 engines, complete boom station and optional position boom. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality assembly. The cockpit has been built. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions presend.
Revell Search and Rescue Cruiser Berlin - (Seenotkreuzer Berlin), 1/72, 5226
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
Large scale and well detailed model from 1988 features a one-piece hull, fully detailed bridge, superstructure and deck fittings, upper navigation station with detailed equipment, ships boats and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Special Hobby Fokker D-XXI With Wasp Junior Engine - Markings For Six Different Finnish Aircraft, 1/48, 48073
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
Highly detailed injection molded model with numerous resin cast and photoetched metal details, as well as a full color paint guide and markings for 6 different Finnish aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Staggerwings Unlimited Beechcraft D17S or G17S Staggerwing - (YC-43 - UC-43 - GB-1 and Traveller I) - (ex ITC), 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$185
From ex-ITC molds. This is the only large scale model every made of the one of the most famous and beautiful light planes of all time. Very limited reissue. Includes a large decal sheet with the Staggerwing logo and stripes in black, red, blue and white, along with enough "N" number in large and small sizes for almost any aircraft - also in black, red, blue and white. In addition there are US Stars and Bars for the WWII Military version and a full color, high quality copy of the original 1938 Beechcraft sales brochure. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decal backing sheet has minor bug damage; the actual transfers have no damage.
Hasegawa Boeing P-12E, 1/32, 1061
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Very highly detailed 1930s fighter. Includes full cockpit. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.