Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 315-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$95
Long hardbox issue dated 1966 and in remarkable, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. The only flaw is very light wear, almost completely restricted to the edges. In those days, it was said by reviewers that Aurora made the best tank kits - this one is no exception. Features all moving bogies and drive wheels, flexible black treads, elevating main gun, rotating turret, one tankman, three soldiers and decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are both in 'near mint' condition as well.
Aurora United Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet, 1/156, 362-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$110
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This is the rare first issue hardbox is dated 1968. Features full landing gear, clear cockpit windows, a clear display stand and colorful United decals.
Aurora Dick Tracy, 1/16, 818-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$155
Rare original issue dated 1960; not the common reproduction. The hardbox is in 'Excellent+' condition with great color and gloss. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
MPC Avro Vulcan - With Blue Steel Missile, 1/72, 1-4552
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
1983 issue from Airfix molds and a nice kit of the most famous of the 'V Force' triad. Includes all parts and decals to build one of two versions - aircraft 'XL 321' with a nuclear Blue Steel stand-off missile or iron bomber 'XM 607' Features pilots/cockpit, detailed landing gear, optional Blue Steel missile, optional position boarding hatch and ladder and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Nitto Hanomag Sd.Kfz 250/3 - With Trailer - Motorized, 1/35, 419-1000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$52
This motorized model is from the 1980s and is incredibly well detailed and has numerous accessories and optional configurations. Features an all metal gearbox and gears, all switches, hardware and wires required for motorized operation, working bogies and flexible tracks (in excellent condition), steerable front wheels with friction lock mechanism, highly detailed driver's position with all drivers controls, foot pedals & radio & more, optional position rear door, detailed interior with floor, bench seats, viewing ports, intercom system box and head phone, rack with rifles and more, external Jerry Can rack with cans, twin machine guns and mounts, cargo cart (which doubles as a battery holder for the motor drive in the 250), three crew members, a vast number of accessories including different types of machine guns and tri-pod mounts, hand-held grenade launcher, mortar, tripod and ammunition, binoculars, canteens, side arms, packs, grenades, bed rolls, helmets and much more. According to the instructions, you can built a 250/1, 250/3 GREIF (Rommel's machine) or a 250/7. Includes a paint guide and decals for all three versions. Never started. Most parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The one parts tree that is not bagged has been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork and decals.
Monogram Little Air Force Assortment Gift Set Speedee-Bilt F-84 And Speedee-Bilt F-51 And Superkit F-51 (P-51) And Superkit F-84
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$795
Very rare 1950s gift set. Long before injection molded kit were mass produced in the USA, Monogram created what are widely considered the finest pre-fabricated wooden kits with plastic details. The Speedee-Bilt series were flying models with pre-painted and cut wooden parts with plastic props, cowls, pilots, etc. The Superkits were smaller static models with precarved wooden parts and many plastic details. The kits themselves are rare today, but the gift set is very rare. Monogram issued very few gift sets for injection kits, and even fewer in the early 1950s for the wooden kits. The gift set consists of a special 'Christmas' box with a tray and lift-off top with a cello window. This one contains 2 Superkits (F-84 Thunderjet and F-51 Mustang) and 2 Speedee-Bilts (also the F-84 and F-51). The outer box is intact with the original cello and is in 'very good' displayable condition but is not perfect. It has edge wear, general wear, light staining (visible at the upper left) and two closed split corners. The four kits inside are in mint boxes and have never started. Each is 100% inventoried complete with all parts,decals and instructions present.
Monogram The Space Taxi By WIlly Ley, 1/48, PS45-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
Rare first issue dated 1959. One of a very famous series of space kits that Monogram made with the designer Willy Ley. Big 1/48 scale model has excellent detail and is molded ivory, silver and clear plastic. Features four figures and special 'Globe' mounting base. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, instructions and special "Space Taxi" booklet. Decals are in remarkable 'near mint' condition as is the paperwork.
Sterling United States Lines American Scout C-2 Cargo Ship With Optional Fittings Set B-18F, 1/96, B-18M
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$595
Very rare and the Flagship of Sterling's popular civilian ship line. Includes the even rarer optional metal fitting set B-18F. This highly detailed, large-scale model measuring 50 inches long and is designed for R/C operation or static display. The kit has never been started. The parts that Sterling factory sealed are still in sealed bags. The parts that were never sealed have all been inventoried complete. Includes instructions book, full size plans, decals and all other paperwork. This kit must be shipped insured.
Tamiya SU-100 Soviet Tank Destroyer Motorized with Remote Control, 1/35, MT217
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$109
Rare hand-held remote-control, dual-motor design the features all-metal gearboxes with brass drive shaft, all hardware, twin RE-36 electric motors, all motorizing hardware and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the both tracks are flexible and supple; but one has a split. NOTE: the box displays better than the 'good-' rating but it ranked as such because there is a 2" x 1" rectangle cut away and missing from the left and also the right short box top side.
Revell Convair B-58 Hustler - 'S' Issue, 1/94, H252-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$129
First issue dated 1957 with dramatic box art. Very nicely detailed and features very fine recessed and raised panel lines, full crew, three opening cockpit hatches, rotating wheels, 'The Pod' for weapons and fuel and highly detailed gear struts and braces. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing B-47 Giant Stratojet Bomber - Short Box Pre 'S' Kit, 1/112, H206-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$195
Rare first issue with the 1.25 inch high pre-'S' hardbox vs. the later standard size 1.4 inch box. This kit has the correct short-lived 1st issue 2 piece stand as opposed to the later standard 4 piece stand. The early stand with this kit has a base and an arm - the arm has three prongs. This stand was discontinued shortly after introduction as it broke very easily. Inside, the kit is mint. The small parts still sealed in factory cello bag. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Lockheed F-104A Starfighter - 'S' Issue, 1/64, H251-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$165
First issue dated 1956 with the box in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. The dramatic artwork has perfect color and gloss, four solid corners and the only flaws are isolated, light corner and edge wear & some small litho scuffs on the top long side panel. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct gloss silver & clear with the famous Revell clear 'Globe' stand. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals and instructions are in "excellent++" condition with typical age yellowing as the only flaw.
Revell Spad XIII Captain Eddie Rickenbacker - 'S' Issue, 1/28, H256-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$145
Very large 1957 'S' kit in 1/28 scale. Investment-grade 'Near Mint-' condition box with perfect color and gloss. Nicely molded and features 'Hat-In-The-Ring' 94th Aero Squadron markings for Captain Eddie Rickenbacker's aircraft, detailed Hispano-Suiza engine, removable inspection panels, detailed machine guns, full cockpit, rotating wheels and prop, very fine 'fabric' detailing over ribs and stringers, rigging material and full rigging instructions. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Topping Grumman Cougar F9F-8T - Two Seat Trainer - (F9F8T)
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$169
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Grumman. Grumman would give these models to test pilots, contractors and Military Decision Makers. Measures 14 inches long with a wingspan of almost 11 inches. Original stand has Grumman Logo and says 'Grumman Cougar F9F'. The airplane and stand are in 'very good++' overall condition. There are no repairs, cracks or touch-ups. Decals are 'excellent' with some minor and typical wear. The paint is 'excellent' with some wear in orange. Please note that shipping insurance is required.
Topping Martin GAM-83A (AGM-12B) Bullpup Air-to-Ground Missile
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$159
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Martin. Missile measures 8 inches long. Condition is exceptional. Missile is 'mint' and base is 'near mint ++.' Correct stand says 'Martin GAM-83.' There are no repairs, no touch-ups and no cracks. Shipping insurance is required.
Precise McDonnell Douglas Spartan ABM
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$1275
Very rare promotional model of the 'Safeguard' ABM Missile Spartan. The Sprint and Spartan pair made up the missiles of this Anti-Ballistic Missile system with Spartan handling the longer ranges. The system was made operational on October 1 1975 and Congress voted to shut it down less than 24 hours later on October 2 1975. Condition is exceptional. Missile is NM with a tiny chip out of one fin and very slight wear. The base is NM also. Missile measures 17 inches long. There are no touch ups/repair and no cracks. Decal is near mint also on base. Base says 'Spartan - McDonnell Douglas - McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company'. Insurance required on shipping. NOTE: This model was issued with two bases. One had two pins to hold the missile. The other is the cradle pictured. This missile has the two pin holes - so it was either left over stock and put on the new base or found it's way to the newer base over the years.
Precise Douglas Bendix Royal Canadian Air Force Sparrow II Missile For The CF-105 Arrow
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$550
Very rare and historical piece from the CF-105 program weapons subcontractor, Douglas-Bendix. The Sparrow II was to be the weapons system for the supersonic CF-105 Arrow interceptor; please note the "R.C.A.F." on the body and Roundel on the fin. However, major problems prevented the Sparrow II from ever seeing operational service and played a small roll in the demise of the Arrow. Other systems were more expensive or less effective. The AWG-9 was offered, but was too costly. The Falcon was offered (and originally planned), but was not adequate. Thus this beautiful and capable aircraft was without a weapons system, which contributed to the ultimate cancellation. This very rare display model was made by Precise as a promotional item for Douglas and Bendix (the two main contractors). The missile is 6.5 inches long as is the clear base. It comes in the original shipping box with a two-sided information card on the missile. Condition is near mint - it has only been taken out of the box twice. Base upright reads 'Douglas Bendix Sparrow II'. No touch ups/repairs or cracks. Insurance required on shipping.
Douglas Model Studio Thrust Augmented Delta Missile NASA / Douglas
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$1395
Very rare hand made model from the internal Douglas Studios. Measures 27 1/4 inches high and is made from wood and metal. Brass name plate says 'NASA / Douglas Thrust Augmented Delta'. Condition is beautiful. Decals are excellent. Paint is very good but there is typical hairline age cracking as the entire missile is primarily made of wood. No broken or missing parts.
Precise Martin Marietta Sprint ABM
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$1100
Very rare promotional model of the 'Safeguard' ABM Missile Sprint. The Sprint and Spartan pair made up the missiles of this Anti-Ballistic Missile system with Sprint designed for short range interceptions. The system was made operational on October 1 1975 and Congress voted to shut it down less than 24 hours later on October 2 1975. Condition is excellent. Missile measures 14.75 inches high and is made of plastic. The missile body is mint with no broken parts - no scratches - no wear. The decals are 'very good.' There is some black missing on the roll pattern at the top (see photo) and the same amount missing on the back base roll pattern. The red 'US ARMY' is mint on the back but part of the 'R' is missing on the front as shown. The base is 'excellent' and has a metal plate that reads 'US Army Sprint Antimissile Missile - Martin Marietta.' There are no touch ups or repairs and no cracks. Please note that shipping insurance is required.
Precise Trident SLBM - Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$325
Rare promotional item. Missile measures 10 inches high. Wooden base with no name plate. Missile paint is NM+ and decals are NM. Base is original and near mint. The missile is missing a small nozzle adjuster arm. The other three arms are present. There has been no restoration or touch up on this model. Insurance is required for shipping.