Aurora King Kong - RKO Pictures - Original Issue, 1/25, 468-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$269
Very rare original issue hardbox kit from 1964; not a common reissue. This large and famous model features a large and detailed Kong holding the Girl while his jungle display base shows his natural environment completely trashed by the Wrath of Kong - broken and trampled trees, lizards, snakes, etc. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct black plastic and all parts are in excellent, unbroken condition It has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all pieces. The instructions are in 'excellent+' condition with slight yellowing as the main flaw. Please note that the box has excellent color and gloss, four perfect corners, no tape or tape marks, no rips, tears, fading or stains but is only graded 'good' because there is a strong crease at the lower part of the "K" in King, the box sides are bowed out as shown and the lower box ('tray') has a deep 1/2" crease along the lower short side. Please note that this kit must be shipped insured.
Aurora Dr. Jekyll As Mr. Hyde - Orginal Issue, 1/8, 460-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$295
Rare first issue hardbox dated 1964 is 100% correct and complete. Not a modern reissue. This famous Aurora Monster kit shows Dr. Jekyll trying to reverse the overwhelming effect of Mr. Hyde. Features large-scale figure with lab coat and flask, laboratory base, lab table and stool, test tubes and base, beaker with spilled liquid, chemical decanter, flask with tube and stand, bunson burner, spider web, rat and name plate. Molded in the correct ivory plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions in 'excellent' condition. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no fading stains or price tags, no tape or tape marks and no tears or missing litho but is only graded 'good+' because the long sides are bowed out as shown, there is a crease at the lower right and there is light general wear. Please note that this kit must be shipped insured.
Mantua HMS Victory - With Fittings - 42.1 Inches Long Plank-On-Frame Wooden Ship, 1/98, 776
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$329
Rare and extremely detailed model. Features Features hardwood and plywood parts, quality strip stock for planking, an extensive set of hundreds of fittings in three different boxes (Art. 776A, Art. 776S and Art. 524) with parts in brass, wood and a small number in injection molded plastic, printed fabric flags, numerous sheets of plans all in 'excellent' condition and more. The kit has never been started. Almost all of the fittings are still factory sealed; the two bags that were opened have been inventoried complete with all parts. The large parts were never factory sealed and have been inventoried complete including all paperwork.
Sterling Curtiss P-6E Hawk - 16 inch Wingspan Flying Model Aircraft that Drops Bombs in Flight, A10
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$75
Excellent flying model from the early to mid 1960s that is designed for rubber free flight or control line. It includes an innovative system for dropping bombs in flight. Features stick and tissue construction, quality die-cut balsa parts, stripwood and spars, other wood stock as required, die-cut clear windshield, vac plastic details including radiator scoop, engine cowling, pilot bust, wheels pants, exhaust ports and more, finished wire landing gear struts, finished main and tail wheels, rubber motor, plastic prop, covering tissue and a big full color decal sheet. Includes excellent full size plans with detailed instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling's offering to be 'deluxe' compared to other manufacturers.
Revell Aerobee Hi Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1814-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM++
$149
Rare first issue hardbox from 1958 and not the common reissue. It is the finest example I have ever seen with the box top is in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no creases, stains or tears, no missing litho, and no price tags or tag marks and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The only flaws are very light and isolated corner and edge wear. Features 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 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora DeHavilland DH-4 - (DH4), 1/48, 112-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$54
First issue dated 1957 with classic Jo Kotula artwork and the sunburst oval logo with 'Famous Fighters' in the border. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts parts, decals and instructions present. Besides it's distinguished career in WWI, the DH-4 saw extensive post war service in numerable ways. One of the most interesting was as a United States Post Office air mail service aircraft. The aircraft's likeness even graced an airmail stamp of the time. In about 1925, the Post Office decided to upgrade. The prototype was the Douglas M-1 and an improved version, the M-2, became the next mail carrier. The M-2 is also an Aurora kit in the same scale.
Craft Master Yellowstone Wagon From Yellowstone National Park 1872 - Wagons of the Old West, 50109
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$115
Rare and still factory sealed. This is a scale model of one of the very first wagons used at Yellowstone National Park shortly after the park opened in 1872. This wagon, with roll-down curtains and three forward facing seats, carried from six to nine passengers and was well suited for sight-seeing. These wagons were also used for stage runs in the area. Authentic, large-scale model from high quality, die-cut California Redwood, Ponderosa Pine and other materials as required. Measures 9 inches long, 4.75 inches wide and 6.6 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.
Craft Master Water Wagon - Wagons of the Old West, 50114-350
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.
Craft Master Log Wagon - Wagons of the Old West, 50114-300
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$69
Rare and still factory sealed. Authentic, large-scale model from high quality, die-cut California Redwood, Ponderosa Pine and other materials as required. Measures 6.5 inches long and 4.25 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.
Pyro American Cup Racer - With Sails, 1/96, B328-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$95
Mid 1960s large-scale model of the famous schooner that would race between New York and Bermuda. Very nicely detailed and measures about 19 inches long when built. Features a one piece hull with separately molded rudder, full deck fittings, small boats with oars, multi-piece masts with separate gaffs, full vacuform billowing sails, rigging material and instructions for both standing and running rigging. The hull is molded in dark gloss green and the other parts are molded in a lite tan and swirl dark wood plastic. The kit has never been started. The dark wood parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The other parts have been inventoried complete including instructions. The vacuform sails are in mint condition.
Pegasus Albatros D-Va, 1/72, 1024
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
Limited edition kit with injection molded main parts and cast metal details. Very finely molded. 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.
DML Spad XIII (Spad 13) - 9th Aero Sq/USAS in Germany 1919 - Lt. Reed Chambers, 1/48, 5902
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$28
Very highly detailed model with 109 parts and a wide variety of photoetched details. Features the colorful decals of the box art aircraft flown by Lt. Chambers. Rigging instructions are included. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell F8U-2N Crusader Famous Artist Series - (F8U2N), 1/67, H167-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$46
1960 hardbox issue with fantastic artwork titled 'Prepare To Intercept' by George Akimoto. All Famous Artist Series included framable artwork by some of the best names in aviation illustration. This issue immediately followed the 'S' releases and shares the same molds. It features pilot figure & cockpit, full landing gear, folding wingtips, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'good' because of the tear on the left of the box and a 1"x1" price tag tear on the left short side. There are no trading stamps or cards present.
AV USK Hawker Typhoon IB - Bagged, 1/72, AV1005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$16
Limited edition injection-molded kit. Well detailed with all fine, recessed panel lines, good cockpit detail, clear vac canopy and full decals. Never started. All parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or it has been inventoried complete with all parts. Includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, 1/156, 491-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$139
Rare issue with 'Famous Fighters' in the oval sunburst logo; this release only lasted only one year and is the true 1961 issue. (in 1962 the 'Famous Fighters' was dropped from the logo). The kit is molded in the correct gloss olive drab and clear plastic and contains the correct clear Aurora 'world' triangle stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
ERTL International Offroad Scout II, 1/25, 8030
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$95
Still factory sealed. Rare and even more so in this condition. Dates from the around the early 1970s which is when ERTL licensed with International to make a great series of trucks. This is a very nice model featuring detailed V-8 engine and engine compartment, opening hood, racing spoke rims, very nice chassis, suspension, exhaust and driveline detail, complete interior with roll bar & bucket seats, brush guard and off-road lights, wide molded fender flairs, off-road door panels and more.
Tamiya US Tank M551 Sheridan Motorized, 1/35, MT131
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$69
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. Very well detailed and molded model features realistic track drive through a RE-26 motor and all-metal gear box. Includes all hardware for motorized operation. While all issues include all the required hardware, please be aware that some issues did not included the motor. Since this kit still factory sealed, I cannot confirm if the motor is present in this issue or not. Any commonly avaialbe RE260/RE26 will work.
MPC HP Halifax Profile Series - Prototype R9543 / No.347 'Tunisie' Free French Air Force / No.408 'Goose' Sq No.6 Group Yorkshire, 1/72, 2-2504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
Profile Series - builds any of the the three aircraft. Well detailed model from the original Airfix molds and features movable control surfaces, elevating guns, rotating turrets, retracting landing gear, rotating props and wheels. This kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internally sealed factory bag. Includes decals and instructions. Decals appear in 'near mint' condition which is rare.
Tamiya M1025 Hummer - Semi-Assembled Factory Decorated Die-Cast Model, 1/20, 23007
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$119
Still factory sealed. Limited edition with all parts hand-decorated. Features die-cast metal and detailed plastic parts, a fully assembled and finished rolling chassis with detailed engine, suspension, exhaust and more, opening hood, doors, rear gate and turret hatch, machine gun and grenade launcher with ammunition & ammo box and more.
Hasegawa Boeing B-47E Stratojet SAC, 1/72, K7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$64
Still factory sealed but the seal is split across the left side as shown. Very nicely molded featuring fine raised panel detail, cockpit, open/closed bomb bay doors with internal iron bomb load, tail "stinger" and detailed gear wells and landing gear. The B-47 was a very advanced aircraft at the time. The XB-47 first flew in 1947. The big jet's speed was equal to or greater than all current fighter aircraft, so it received radar-controlled twin 20mm cannons in the tail as the only guns. Through the use of mid-air refueling, the B-47 gave SAC it's first all-jet force for nuclear or regular bomb delivery. Although it was tricky to fly, Stratojets flew into the mid 1960s. A program to strengthen the wings for low-level attack was responsible for prolonging the service life.