Hasegawa IJN Shinano Aircraft Carrier Motorized, 1/450, A5-900
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$79
Still factory sealed but the seal has a split. Hard to find motorized scale kit of this huge aircraft carrier. The Shinano was originally laid down as the third unit of the Yamato class super battleships; but the carrier losses at Midway prompted the Japanese to convert the hull into a huge aircraft carrier, the Shinano. Kit features a one piece, factory painted hull, detailed AA guns, airwing, motor drive on two shafts through a metal gearbox and more.
Airmodel Piasecki H-21, 1/72, 153
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$8
Very basic kit only with molded fuselage, vertical stabilizers, clear canopy and plans. Never started and complete. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform kits. They are not recommended for beginners.
MPM XP-56 II Black Bullet, 1/72, 72510
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$54
Still factory sealed. Limited issue kit. Features all fine, recessed panel lines, very good cockpit detail, several resin parts, gear well detail and paint guide and decals for two aircraft.
Airfix Airco DH-4 1918 Leckie Special Edition, 1/72, 01079
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$17
6295 DH-4s were built, and it was considered the best single engined bomber of WWI. This kits build the aircraft of Majors Robert Leckie and Egbert Cadbury, who shot down the German high-altitude Zeppelin L70 on August 5th, 1918. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell F-100 Super Sabre 'S' Issue Box, 1/70, H236-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
NOTE: builder kit ONLY. Please read carefully. This is an original "S" kit hardbox with original "S" instructions. However, the kit inside is from the original "S" molds but is a much newer issue, probably from the late 1970s. The plastic is silver like the original but not as glossy. The decals are from this newer issue too and are in 'mint' condition. There is an original Revell "S" clear Swivel Globe base included but NOTE it is missing the small clear clamp. Kit features pilot and cockpit, drop tanks, bombs and full landing gear. The airplane has never been started and is complete with all parts.
Revell Europa Jet Lufthansa 727-100, 1/144, H240
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$69
1981 issue. Rare. This is the short fuselage -100 version of the once-numerous tri-jet. A very nice kit for that time that features Landing gear can be built up or down and rear passenger loading ramp can be placed up or down. With full Lufthansa decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa GMC CCKW-353 Dump Truck, 1/72, 722
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$12
Very well detailed and ideal for 1/72 dioramas. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors XR-7 Thunder Dart, 1/72, 567
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$95
Still factory sealed. Well molded and nicely detailed kit from 1993. Rare concept model from the Aurora (or Senior Citizen) Program. The ultimate Mach 7 Pulse Wave Detonation-Engined marvel that has been 'heard' flying around Groom Lake and leaving 'Donuts on a Rope' contrails.
Italeri Boeing X-32 Joint Strike Fighter, 1/72, 1208
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$52
Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find kit of the Boeing entry in the CALF - Common Affordable Lightweight Fighter. Although a capable aircraft and well designed, it lost the competition to the superior Lockheed X-35.
Airfix Folland Gnat Bagged, 1/72, 116
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Still factory sealed. 1960s bagged issue with header and Type 3 logo. A very nice, early kit.
Airfix B-17G Flying Fortress Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$48
Early issue from the 1960s. This is the hardbox in the 'long box' format, perhaps the hardest to find of the three variants. Dramatic artwork shows 'A Bit O'Lace' near the bombing run. Features many moving parts: turrets rotate and guns elevate, landing gear retracts/extends, wheels and props turn and all control surfaces move. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Italeri MRCA Tornado RAF - Italy / German Marineseschwader, 1/72, 171
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$16
Still factory sealed. Builds either of 3 version and comes with underwing stores and a large, colorful decal sheet.
Airfix 88 mm Flak 36 Gun and Tractor Sd Kfz 7, 1/76, 203v
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$14
1960s type three logo issue. Very detailed and finely molded. Includes the 88mm gun, tow dolly and the halftrack. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Please note that some parts have tread burns (melts).
Airfix Bristol Bulldog IIA - Blister Pack, 1/72, 01055 3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$18
Still factory sealed. Dated 1973. Very finely molded with excellent detail for that time. Includes colorful markings for 'A' Flight, 19 Sqn RAF Duxford, 1931-35.
Airfix Boston Bomber A-20 Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$26
Black end panel Craftmaster issue. Features movable rudder, elevator and ailerons, crew and cockpit, movable propeller and wheels and British markings. Never started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix Douglas C-47 with Paratrooper Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 2-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$42
From the 1960s and features very colorful artwork. This is the issue with black side panels. Kit is well detailed for that time and includes movable control surfaces, rotating props and wheels, optional position cargo doors, two sitting pilots, a standing pilot and a paratrooper. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix German Tiger Tank Craftmaster, 1/76, M8-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$18
1960s issue with dramatic artwork. Well detailed and molded small scale (near 1/72) tank kit; ideal for dioramas. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Swordfish Mk.1, 1/72, F258
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$18
Final issue with the late 1970s Frog logo. Includes decals for both historic aircraft (810(TSR) Sq HMS Ark Royal 1041 or No. 701 Catapult Flight HMS Hood 1938) and a color painting guide as well. This kit has not been started. Inventoried with all aircraft parts complete but NOTE: missing stand. With 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.
Hasegawa North American P-51D Mustang, 1/72, A12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$10
From the 1980s. Very finely molded for that time. Features cockpit, very fine raised panel lines, detailed gear wells, pilot and two drop tanks. Kit has decals for either Col. William C Clark's aircraft "Dappy VI" from the 339th FW or Col. John C. Mayers aircraft "Dolly" from the 352 FW, 487th FS. Never started. Sealed factory bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Hasegawa YF-16 or F-16A Fighting Falcon, 1/72, 1110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$18
Very well molded with all fine recessed panel lines. Features cockpit detail and extensive under-wing weapons. Includes markings for 2 developmental aircraft. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.