Sasquatch Convair 580 Convairliner, 1/144, SQ-21
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Very rare limited issue in 1/144 scale. Complete kit including undercarriage, fuselage, engines, wings, horizontal stabilizers, props etc. Never started and complete with all parts and instructions. Please note that no decals were furnished with this kit.
Rogers Motor Company Studebaker M-29 C Weasel - Army Personnel and Cargo Carrier, 1/12, 29C
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare, large 1/12 scale highly pre-fabricated kit from 1945. Very high quality wood and metal scale Weasel measuring 10.5 inches long when assembled. Features pre-cut and precarved hardwood parts for the main body and deck fittings, completely formed bogie wheels, die-cut fibre bogie chassis, numerous other very thick fibre parts, metal screen and metal stock as needed, complete interior, numerous other die cut parts, completely formed tread links, clear windshield, full decals and much more. Rogers spent a significant amount of time on the 'Photo-Plan' instructions, providing photos for each step and detailed text, full size plans and parts list. The kit has never been started. Inventoried as good as possible and appears complete with all parts, decals and full instructions with plans. There are no part numbers and assembly is by the plans; so inventory is very difficult at best. All the major parts are there but a small (easily made) wood part or two may have been overlooked. Please NOTE: the plans/instructions and professional photocopies on one big sheet of paper like the original. The original plans are missing. Rogers was an early producer of miniature gas engines for free-flight and early radio control model kits and often had large adds for these engines in hobby magazines. The full company name on the box is listed as 'Rogers Motor Company Detroit Michigan' and the 'Scale Model Division' is listed as Tawas City, Michigan. Right at the end of WWII, Rogers made a very short journey into kit manufacturing. As you would expect from an engine manufacturer, the kits were all true scale, highly prefabricated, had excellent detail and were fairly complicated. Rogers produced at least four kits - the 40MM AA Gun and Carriage (1/16 scale), Army Weasel, LST and an amazing, huge scale Sherman M4 tank with over 780 parts. These kits were likely produced in that order, with the LST being released around late 1945/early 1946. I have seen several of these kits built and they make excellent displays. And thanks to kit builder and collector Fran Fierko for some new and important kit history! Fran was able to track down the son of the designer of the five Rogers kits. Mr. John Hoenle Jr. was a master model builder who received a deferment from the draft in WWI to build recognition models for the military- some of which may still be on display at Wright-patterson AFB in Ohio. Mr. Hoenle is believed to have designed one other early kit, a civilian Chris Craft cabin cruiser. It is unknown if this kit was issued or not. Mr. Hoenle left Rogers to design promo models for Jo-Han, which is famous for their 1950s line of car kits.
Imai SF Ziggarat Motorized, 1-952-498
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare. Has many operating feature. Fully motorized vehicle is driven by electric motor in a pre-assembled all metal gear box. The tank "...crawls under its own power. If it hits an obstacle, it backs up and turns around (or crawls over it). Then the airplane launcher elevates and the airplane is launched, its wings automatically unfolding. The rockets are also fired at the same time." The instructions verify all of these operating features. It is molded in black, bright red, green, bright yellow and with black flexible tracks, two gear boxes and numerous metal parts. The kit has not been started. All parts bags but one are still sealed in the factory sealed. Only the motor bag was opened and it has been inventoried complete and stapled shut. With instructions and decals in 'excellent' condition. The box has damage as shown but the kit inside is not affected.
Aurora M-46 General Patton Tank - (M46), 1/48, 301-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Hard to find armor kit in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no fading, stains or torn litho, no tape or price tags and no marks from tape or tags. The only wear is very, very slight edge and corner wear. John Steel hardbox art is dated 1963. Aurora made excellent armor kits for that time and this is no exception. Modeling reviewers declared them as the finest armor kits in any scale. Molded in gloss olive drab with flexible black treads. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Revell H-16 Piasecki Transporter - Air Power Issue, 1/96, H138-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. 1961 USA hardbox 'Air Power' series issue with framable box art. Features working rotors, full cockpit and 'greenhouse' clear nose.
Aurora German Tiger Tank WWII, 1/48, 312-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
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In very rare 'Mint' investment-grade condition. The original owner opened the box but carefully cut the seal so it remained on the box top. That has preserved it for all these years. Hard to find 1/48 scale armor kit has John Steel box art dated 1964. Molded in gray with flexible rubber treads. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Air Power US Air Force 18 Aircraft T-33 / F-101 / F-104 / B-57 / F-105 / SA-16 / KC-135 / B-47 / B-52 / F-84F / F-100 / F-89H / F-102 / F-86F / B-58 / B-66 / F-94 / C-130A, 1/240, PA56-398
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1959 first and only issue of this classic and rare kit. Contains models of all 18 aircraft (102 parts,) all to a constant 1/240 scale. All aircraft have an in-flight configuration that is accurate down to the wing angle on the B-52. The display is made complete with all aircraft riding on 'Flight Wires' from the special blue stand. Features large full decal sheet. The box is rated 'good' because of general wear and one split corner/damage at the lower right. The box tray is also only 'good' with wear and splits. Inside, the kit has never been started. The 'flight wires' are still in the factory sealed bag, and the kit has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, 'excellent++' decals sheet, 'excellent' instructions and 24 page Air Power booklet. NOTE: one horizontal stabilizer on the F-86 has cleanly broke off. It is present and in a small ziplock bag for safe keeping. It fits back perfectly and would be an easy repair.
MPC Cygnus Space Ship - From The Movie The Black Hole, 1-1983
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Rare kit from 1979. This is the one and only issue of this 2 foot long model. Features detachable Palomino and Probe Ship and display stand. Molded in gray, clear and red-tinted clear.
MPC Maximillian Robot - From The Walt Disney Movie The Black Hole, 1-1982
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed but there is a seal split on the left. Rare kit from 1979. This is the one and only issue of the robot from the famous movie. Features turning head, weapons arms that rotate, bend and extend and multi-sectioned weapon modules with lasers, tools and cutter. Built model is 11 inches tall on the stand that gives the 'appearance of levitation.' Molded in dark maroon and red-tinted clear.
Pyro Derringer and Pepperbox Pistols, 1/1, G224-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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From about 1967. Includes both gun kits. Molded in gun silver/blue and dark wood brown. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (silver/blue) are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed (brown) have been inventoried complete including instructions. In addition to cars, ships, planes and figures, Pyro added an excellent line of well-known and not-so-well-known life-sized (1/1) scale pistol and rifle models to their line. In each case Pyro gained access to the actual weapon during the kit design, insuring a very accurate model. This is a full size model is based on the copy in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Marlin Hose Reel American Firefighters, 1/48, 102 FH
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Very rare. In 1952 Marlin Toy Company of New York City, New York entered the plastic model business. The Revell 'Highway Pioneers' were making a huge impact on the hobby industry and the timing seemed perfect. Marlin first cut the molds in 1952 and issued the six original American Firefighters -Chemical and Ladder, Steamer, Hook and Ladder, Water Tower, Aerial Ladder and Hose Reel. Revell signed a marketing agreement with Marlin in 1953. Five of the kit were released with the Revell name and marketing name 'Collectors Kits, Closter N.J.' Revell added the horse parts as they were not originally part of the Marlin issues. The kits made excellent display pieces, but they never caught the imagination of young men like jet aircraft did. The five molds were shipped to Brazil. After a run for Kikoler (Revell Brazil's Distributor), they were shipped back to the USA but the molds were lost at sea. This is an original Marlin kit in very good condition. The box has fine color. General wear and one closed split corner are the only flaws. Inside, the kit is like new. Molded in dark red and yellow. Complete with all parts, flexible hose, wire handles and instructions.
Sasquatch Dash 7 (Dash-7) Transport, 1/144, SQ-35
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Complete kit including undercarriage, fuselage, wings, nacelles, props, etc. Includes AHS decals for all doors, de-icer boots and windows. Never started and complete with all parts, AHS decals and instructions.
Revell RAF Consolidated Catalina IIA (PBY), 1/72, 4370
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed but the seal has split and drawn the box top slightly concave. Unusual Revell of Germany issue from 1988. The unique box art shows the Catalina that discovered the Bismarck, complete with the German Battlewagon below. When the RAF Catalina discovered the Bismarck, the co-pilot was an American officer, Ensign Leonard Smith. He was one of only 17 pilots loaned to the RAF to help them gain experience with the Catalina.
Top Flite Republic P-47N Thunderbolt 27 Inch Wingspan Gas U-Control Model, S2
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Superb kit from the late 1950s or very early 1960s. Recommended engines are .15 to .29. Features 'Superform' balsa shell that is perfectly formed to the exact shape of the fuselage. There are no blocks to carve and no planking required. Includes Jig-Time construction, precision die-cut grade A balsa wood, tapered leading edges, die-cut plywood formers, ribs, spar braces and other parts where additional strength is required, completely formed landing gear, clear, fully formed plastic canopy, rubber wheels, hardwood engine mounts, top grade silk-span, complete set of fuel-proof decals, full hardware (45 parts) and full size detailed plans with step-by-step instructions. The kit has never been started. The kit is like new inside - the small parts that were sealed are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that were never internally sealed have been inventoried complete, including decals and plans/instructions.
Laconia 38 Foot Wood-Sheathed Billboard Reefer - Page Milk - North American Despatch - Wooden HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 1829
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Laconia kits were popular for their high level of detail in the late 1940s/early 1950s. This kit is very well detailed and builds and accurate prototype. Features heavy bristol board sides that are pre-cut, scribed and factory painted for Page's Milk in yellow, silver, black, blue and white, pre-cut and milled hardwood roof, floor and other wooden parts as needed, a sealed bag of metal details, other metal stock as needed and full plans and instructions. The decorated embossed sides and ends in mint condition as they are still sealed in the factory bag. Kit has not been started and is complete with all parts, instructions and fittings. These make great stand alone models or high-quality rolling stock for your line.
Laconia 38 Foot Wood Sheathed Billboard Reefer - Libby's Pickles and Condiments - Wooden HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 1466
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Laconia kits were popular for their high level of detail in the late 1940s/early 1950s. This kit is very well detailed and builds and accurate prototype. Features heavy bristol board sides that are pre-cut, scribed and factory painted for Libby's in yellow, black, blue and white, pre-cut and milled hardwood roof, floor and other wooden parts as needed, a sealed bag of metal details, other metal stock as needed and full plans and instructions. The decorated embossed sides and ends in mint condition as they are still sealed in the factory bag. Kit has not been started and is complete with all parts, instructions and fittings. These make great stand alone models or high-quality rolling stock for your line.
Ye Olde Huff-N-Puff 36' Wood Sheathed Refrigerator Car - Old Log Brew 'The Brew With a Bark' Billboard Reefer - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, R23
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very high quality wood and metal kit from the Golden Age of HO Craftsman kit. Builds a very accurate and highly detailed prototype of this 36' Wooden Billboard Reefer. Kit features pre-cut and pre-scribed hardwood sides that are factory painted and colored yellow, red and black for 'Old Log Brew'. Also includes pre-cut and milled floor and roof, other cut wood and stock as needed, metal doors, hatches, brake parts, bolsters, ladders, ice hatches and other metal details and more. The model has never been started. Most parts are still sealed in factory bags - those that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes full size plans/instructions. If you have an interest in these kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website. Please cut and paste this link in your browser to see it - http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plastic-model-kit-history/the-ho-scale-model-railroading-revolution-of-the-1940s/
Laconia Kraft Mayonnaise Wood-Sheathed Billboard Reefer - National Car Company 42' Wooden Sheathed Refrigerator Car - Wooden HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, BR-3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Laconia kits were popular for their high level of detail in the late 1940s/early 1950s. This kit is very well detailed and builds and accurate prototype. Features heavy bristol board sides that are pre-cut and scribed and factory painted for Kraft Mayonnaise, pre-cut and milled hardwood roof, floor and other wooden parts as needed, a sealed bag of metal details, other metal stock as needed and full plans and instructions. The decorated embossed sides and ends in mint condition as they are still sealed in the factory bag. Kit has not been started and is complete with all parts, instructions and fittings. These make great stand alone models or high-quality rolling stock for your line.
Guillows Cessna 150 - 24 Inch Wingspan Flying Model, 1/16, 309
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. High quality stick-and-tissue flying model that can be flown rubber power, .020 gas power or electric power. Features light plastic nose cowl, acetate for windows, plastic prop, 'razor sharp' die cut balsa parts, rubber motor, firewall for gas engine, covering tissue, wheels, landing gear wire, plastic wheels pants and pilot figure, decal sheet and step by step instructions/plans.
Comet Curtiss Robin 15 inch Wingspan Flying Airplane, 3106-70
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. From the 1970s. Kit features traditional stick and tissue construction, detailed full size plans and building instructions, hardware, wheels and canopy material (if required), tissue, rubber and propeller. 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.