Frog DH-60G Gipsy Moth Trail Blazers - with Amy Johnson Figure, 1/72, F169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very nicely molded kit. Includes a realistic standing figure of the famous Amy Johnson. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, 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.
Airframe Etrich Taube - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Still factory sealed. Basic vacuform kit. Never started. Complete with all parts and instructions. Vacuform kits are not recommended for this without experience with this type of kit. The Taube was designed by Igo Etrich in 1910 in Austria. It was eventually built by several German aircraft companies and saw widespread service during WWI. For example, a Taube dropped bombs on Paris in August of 1915, with a note calling for the city to surrender. It was a Rumpler Taube that reported a Russian advance along the battle of Tannenberg in 1915, and a single Taube was operated from Tsingtao during the siege of that city by Anglo-Japanese forces from September to November of 1914.
Airframe Westland- Hill Pterodactyl MK 1, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Still factory sealed. Basic but very well molded vac kit of this unique aircraft. Not recommended for builders who are not experienced with vacuform kits.
Airfix Bark Endeavour (Endeavor) 1768 - Craftmaster Issue, 1/110, S1-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Craftmaster issue and one of two box variants to use this great art. Originally built as the 'Earl of Pembroke', the Endeavour was purchased by the Admiralty and heavily modified as an exploration ship. She embarked on the now epic 3 year trip around the world, during which Cook did more than any other western sailor to chart the Pacific Ocean. Well detailed with billowing sails, ratlines and full rigging instructions. NOTE: there is no assembly but the deadeyes, cannons, some yards, anchors and several other small parts have been very neatly painted black. There is no other painting. NOTE: missing one set of oars for a small boat. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, excellent sails, ratlines and instructions present.
Airfix Spad S.VII Guynemer 1917 - Blister Pack, 1/72, 01049-8
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed. Includes the markings of the famous French Ace. Finely molded.
Revell Convair B-24 Liberator - 'Blue Streak' or Checkered Formation Ship - Japan Issue, 1/72, H203-1000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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1976 Japan issue hardbox with unique boxart. Has decals and paint guide for "Blue Streak" or a very colorful "Formation Ship" painted in a checker-board pattern. When B-24s would reach the end of the road but were still airworthy, they would be painted in very colorful schemes. These special Formation Ships would take off first, and groups would form up on their Formation Ship before departing on a mission. Has many action features: landing gear retracts and extends, control surfaces move, guns elevate and turrets rotate, wheels and props spin, flaps extend/retract, and has optional position side gunner's position (open or closed). The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Northrop P-61 Black Widow - Profile Series, 1/72, 2-1507-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Quality Airfix kit re-boxed by MPC with unique markings. Contains decals for the 425th Night Fighter Sq, 9th USAAF, Picauville, France 1944 / 550th Night Fighter Squadron, 5th USAAF, Morotai, Dutch Indies 1944 / The prototype P-61A-10-NO model flown by Lt. R.C. Bolinder. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'mint' condition which is rare for any MPC Profile Series kit.
Lindberg Me-109F Destroyer - Bf-109F, 1/72, 415-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Late 1950s - early 1960s one-piece soft box with a color trading card on the back. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Renwal 1916 Stutz Bearcat Collectors Showcase Series, 1/48, 139-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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From 1966. This is one of a wonderful and extensive line of 1/48 car kits from Renwal that include a clear showcase. Perfect as a stand-alone model or for use in 1/48 dioramas and O Scale train layouts. Renwal did an excellent job on engineering and detail with this series. Features full interior, detailed undersides and more. All body and chassis parts are molded in the proper colors as well as clear, chrome and/or brass plated and with real rubber tires. There is no painting required. The instructions include a history of the automobile and on the back is a large fold-out full color display (a small poster) of all 23 available cars. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Lindberg Republic Seabee Amphibian - Bagged, 1/48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. From ex-Olin molds. Large scale 1/48 Seabee kit with landing gear. This kit has never been started. NOTE: kit is missing the stand. It has been inventoried complete with all other parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: instructions are photocopied.
Aurora-Heller Yakovlev Yak-3 (Yak-III) - Two USSR Aircraft - Normandie-Niemen French Squadron - Aurora Heller Issue, 1/72, 6610
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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The Normandie-Niemen French Squadron was made up of French pilots who flew on the Eastern Front. Very nicely molded with recessed control surfaces and fine raised panel lines. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Unusual Aurora-Heller kit. One of Aurora's last efforts was to market quality Heller kits with the "Aurora-Heller" name. It was a good fit - Heller made quality kits but did not have the extreme marketing reach that Aurora had in North America. The kits could obviously be produced without a significant capital expense for Aurora since Heller had already cut the molds. Heller molded the kits in France, shipped them to the USA, and Aurora added instructions and a box. Although this was a good idea, Aurora's problems went much deeper and it certainly was not enough to save the company.
Aurora-Heller Me-262 B-1a/U1 - (with Three Markings), 1/72, 6608
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Contains markings for three different Me-262B1a/U1 night fighters from the 10th Staffel of NJG11. Unusual Aurora-Heller kit. One of Aurora's last efforts was to market quality Heller kits with the "Aurora-Heller" name. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Pacific Airstrip Diorama with Revetment Coral Base / Zero Fighter / TX-40 Fuel Truck / GS Starter Truck / Japanese Ground Crew, 1/72, 601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Nicely detailed kit contains all items listed and pictured. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
UPC Goshikisen Ki-100 2B K52, 1/72, 8023-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Great box art by Scott Eidson. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Hasegawa Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune P-2H - US Navy VC-5, 1/72, JS082-600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very nicely detailed and molded kit with typical high Hasegawa quality. Contains markings for VC-5 and optional top gun turret. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Zvezda Varyag Russian Cruiser, 1/350, 9014
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Beautifully molded kit with 306 parts. Full hull with propellers and rudder. Well detailed deck and superstructure. Features individual life boat davits, detailed boats, main and secondary guns, torpedo net booms, rigging diagrams and full flags. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Varyag was built in an American shipyard in 1899 for the Russian Imperial Navy. She had a displacement of 6500 tons and a very high speed of 23 knots. Her main armament was 12 x 152mm guns. Varyag fought heroically against the Japanese fleet in the 1901 Battle of Chemulpo. In 1904 she was scuttled by her crew rather than surrendering.
Revell USS Hornet CV-8 with Sixteen Dolittle B-25s, 1/490, H376-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Dated 1967. Features fantastic artwork of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo. Kit is over 20 inches long and includes a one piece hull, 16 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers, moving cranes, decals and flags. Never started. Inventoried 100% with all parts, decals and instructions.
Lindberg USS Birmingham Light Cruiser, 1/1080, 792-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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1967 issue. One piece hull kit measures 12 inches long when assembled. Never started. Inventoried with all parts and instructions present.
Revell US Navy Landing Ship Medium (LSM) Early, 1/144, 05123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Very highly detailed from new molds. Has 428 parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell CVB-41 USS Midway Aircraft Carrier - (Straight Deck), 1/547, H441
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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1974 issue. Hard to find kit of the last WWII carrier class. Has John Steele artwork from the 'Picture Fleet' series. Nicely done full hull model features detailed island, 26 aircraft including Skyraiders, Corsairs, Cougars and helicopters, nicely engraved flight deck, stand, decals and flags. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Although designed for the Pacific battles, the Midway and her sisters did not see service in WWII. The Midway was the first surface ship to launch a ballistic missile. She and her sisters served proudly in the post-war years until replaced by the super-carriers.