KSN Midori Kawasaki N1K2 George - Motor Drives Prop and Wheel and Wing Navigation Lights Work, 1/28, 800-05
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$375
Very rare. Large 1/28 scale motorized kit with many working features. A factory-assembled metal gear box with nylon gears is driven by a common FA-130 motor. The gearbox spins the propeller and drives the tail wheel, moving the aircraft across any smooth surface while the red and green wing navigation light blink on and off. Factory glue is included as well as all running hardware and lights. Please note that KSN did not furnish the motor with the kit. Features hidden battery compartment (where the real engine would be), moving rudder, elevator, ailerons and wing flaps and an opening canopy. The kit has never been started. Inside it is just as it left the factory. The small parts, gearbox, lights and glue are still factory sealed. The plastic parts that were factory sealed are still sealed in the original clear bags; the few large parts that were never sealed (wings and fuselage) are inventoried compete. The checkerboard cardboard presentation material and large full-color card showing aircraft and famous pilots is in very good condition. Includes instructions and decals in 'very good++' condition. Please NOTE that the box displays slightly better than 'very good' but is graded as such because there is a tape tear on the left short side. There is a color cardboard advertisement inside showing that KSN Midori also made the following car kits: 1/16 1904 Wolseley, 1/16 1904 De Dion Bouton, 1/20 1907 Itala Pechino Parigi and a 1/24 1910 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Tamiya Masterwork Collection German Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H Early Version - Professionally Built And Painted Model Kit, 1/35, 21008
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$169
Very rare and part of a professionally assembled and painted series of tank models from Tamiya. The quality of the work is amazing in all respects and the it also features cast metal track links and turned metal gun barrel. The model is in mint condition and has never been removed from the factory packaging.
Tamiya Leopard A4 - Motorized For R/C (Remote Control), 1/16, 56002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$695
Rare and very highly detailed model that features full motorized operation, complete engineering for R/C gear, all metal chassis and chassis parts, working metal suspension, factory-assembled dual (left and right sprockets) drive gear box with one large 540 motor, factory-assembled, pre-wire harnesses and switches (ready for plug-in operation), all required running hardware, R/C linkage (servo rods, etc.), rubber drive wheels, many metal parts, realistic individual treads, excellent scale detail and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya R/C German King Tiger Sd.Kfz.182 Ausf. B Tiger II Panzer VI Konigstiger - Motorized For Remote Control, 1/16, 56004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$565
This legendary large-scale operating R/C model by Tamiya is highly detailed and beautifully molded. Features 360 degree servo-controlled turret rotation, servo controlled gun flashing, duralumin chassis, factory assembled metal gear box and large, powerful electric motor, metal suspension, realistic forward, reverse and turning and more. Metal parts include lower hull, inner and outer drive sprockets, idler wheels, idler tension drums, idler arms, wheel shafts, suspension housing, tension shaft, torsion sway bar and dozens and dozens more. Essentially the lower hull, complete fully functioning suspension and drive wheels are metal. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The two very large parts (upper and lower hull) that were never sealed are complete. With decals and instructions. Tamiya did not include the R/C equipment with the kit; it must be purchased separately.
Bandai M60A1 Patton Medium Tank - Motorized Remote Control, 1/24, 0535407
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$329
Very rare. Very large-scale operating model that includes a wired remote control box; it can be easily converted to radio controlled/R/C operation if you wish. Features dual motor drive all-metal gear box with brass drive shaft, realistic sprocket drive, individual tread links, working metal sprung suspension, all motorizing hardware, special wiring plugs, wire, motor pinion gears and more. The tank itself features rotating turret and elevating gun, flexible tubing and wiring, working hatches and rear doors, rotating machine gun turret & elevating machine gun and more. Never started. All of the tank parts are still in the factory sealed bags. All of the drive hardware is still factory sealed also. Only the hand-held remote plastic parts were never sealed and they have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. Please note that Bandai did not furnish the common RE36 motors with this issue; they are available on-line.
Ocio Creativo No. 119 Steam Locomotive - Union Pacific "Rogers" With Tender - G-45 Scale - (OcCre), 1/32, 54008
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$325
Still factory sealed. This is a beautiful, true-scale and very highly detailed model of the famous Union Pacific No.119 and tender. Measures almost 20 inches long when assembled. The parts are made from wood, steel boiler, cast metal and brass fittings and more.
Ocio Creativo Jupiter Locomotive And Tender - G-45 Scale, 1/32, 54007
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$279
Still factory sealed. This is a beautiful, true-scale and very highly detailed model of the famous Jupiter locomotive and tender. Measures just over 19 inches long when assembled. The parts are made from wood, steel boiler, cast metal and brass fittings and more.
Tamiya Harley Davidson FLH1200 Motorcycle, 1/6, BS0607
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$249
Very rare civil version of this 1973 Harley touring classic. Incredibly well detailed multi media kit featuring metal handlebars, brake discs, bumpers and other covers; synthetic rubber saddle and grips, working front and rear metal sprung suspension, moving main stand and brake pedal with tension from metal coil springs, pneumatic rubber tires with the correct treads and letters, super detailed engine and much more. Molded in white, a beautiful deep burgundy, black, satin chrome plate, bright chrome plate, clear, red and amber tinted clear and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Etendard IV with Automatic Landing Gear and Speed Brakes, 1/50, L500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$249
Very rare large-scale kit with fascinating operating features. This early 1960s issue has very high gloss box top artwork in 'excellent' condition. Flaws include very light corner creases as shown, some light general wear and a small piece of clear tape on the top long side. The model uses a complex series of 6 cogs and gears with wire springs and twine to make functioning landing gear and speed brakes. When you lower the arresting (tail) hook, the landing gear doors open and the nose and main wheels extend. When you raise the arresting hook, the landing gear retracts and the doors close. Furthermore, when you pull out the parachute release at the tail, the speed brakes lower; when you close it, the speed brakes close. The kit is molded in the correct silver for the airframe, white cogs, gears & pilot, clear two piece opening canopy, real rubber tires and metal springs. There is a large gloss black Heller stand as well. Never started. All of the small parts (white plastic, springs and internal linkage for the operating systems) are still in the factory sealed bag. All other parts are inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions present. Even the original Heller Quality Control paper is present. The instructions are 'excellent.' The decals are flat and intact with the wax covering sheet and 'very good.' The only flaw is the usual age yellowing. Postal insurance is required for this kit.
Revell Cutty Sark with Billowing Sails and Pre-Painted Hull - Three Feet Long, 1/96, H395-1200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$195
1964 issue of this classic kit that features beautiful John Steel boxart. Large and highly detailed. This is an early version of the kit with the finely detailed hull factory painted copper below the waterline. The copper paint is in fantastic 'near mint' condition with only the slightest wear. Measures 36 inches long and 22 inches high when assembled. Features highly detailed deck, fittings, deck houses, cargo holds and covers, masts, yards and booms, bilge pump, windlass, 20 crew figure, lifeboats with oars, life preservers, anchors, metal anchor chains, figurehead, preformed ratlines, molded deadeyes, pin rails and blocks, full standing and running rigging instructions and diagrams, 35 pre-formed vac billowing sails, standing and running rigging material and more. Includes draftline and transom decals and a full color paper flag sheet. Molded in three colors. The model has never been started. Other than the hull, all the parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The chain and rigging material is also in a factory sealed bag. With fully illustrated instructions and detailed rigging diagrams. Even the excellent historical booklet is present, entitled "The Cutty Sark And The Days Of Sail." The vacuform sails are in 'average' to 'above average' condition.
Revell Pedro Nunes - 19th Century Portuguese Naval Ship, 1/96, H399-1000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$289
Very Rare. Dated 1967 and features a factory-painted copper hull (below the waterline) with the paint in amazing 'near mint' condition. Very highly detailed kit with lifeboats and davits, removable cargo hatches and detailed holds, preformed ratlines and deadeyes, all rigging material and standing/running rigging instructions, crew of 20 action figures, movable rudder, blocks, metal chains and a highly detailed deck with bilge pump, hand winches, anchors, fire buckets, pumps, life preservers and more. The kit has never been started. All small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag; only the hull was never factory sealed. Includes rigging materials (still sealed), decals, flags and full instructions. NOTE: the decals have been exposed to moisture. The sheet is flat and the transfers are 90% complete but not usable. Please see the two articles on this website for how to restore decals such as these. The unusual subject of this model is a Portuguese Navy training vessel from the late 1890s. When the age of steam made sailing ships less desirable, the famous Thermopylae (known for her races with the Cutty Sark) was sold to the Portuguese Navy and modified to became the Pedro Nunes.
Pyro Natchez Mississippi River Packet, 1/160, B238-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$159
Rare hardbox issue from the mid 1960s. Very large and highly detailed model measures over 21 inches long when assembled. The Natchez was the famous rival of the Robert E Lee. The race between the two is considered a classic tale of The River. Although the Lee won, the circumstances were suspect and many people still considered the Natchez the fastest paddle-wheel packet ever. (For example, the Lee carried no payload and the Natchez was carrying passengers and a normal payload.) Molded in high-gloss tan, burgundy, green and gray plastic. All details of the real ship, including the wooden railings and carvings are duplicated. Includes full rigging instructions and thread. Never started. All the parts that were originally factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags; the few parts that Pyro did not seal (paddles, hull and large deck parts) have been inventoried complete. With instructions, decals and flag sheet. Please note that while the box has heavy moisture/water damage, the decals, flag sheet and instructions (as well as all plastic parts) escaped damage and are 'excellent.'
Monogram 1965 Corvette Stingray - Chevrolet, 1/8, 2600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$349
Still factory sealed and from 1975. Very large 1/8 scale model that measures 22 inches long when assembled. Nicely detailed and well molded kit. Features complete 327 CID Fuel Injection engine and detailed engine compartment, opening hood, exhaust, suspension and chassis detail, steerable front wheels, complete interior, headlights that open and close and more. Molded in bright gloss red, black, clear and chrome and with real rubber tires.
Revell F-16 Thunderbirds - Four F-16s With A Special Base, 1/48, 4749
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$119
Unusual and large 1/48 scale four-aircraft Thunderbirds display. Comes with special stand and a giant, extensive decal sheet. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in remarkable 'near mint' condition.
Novo Handley Page Dart Herald - BIA Airlines, 1/72, F363
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$145
Hard-to-find ex Frog kit and the only 1/72 scale model ever made of this early British Prop-jet airliner. Heralds carried 56 passengers or 6.5 tons of freight at a range of 1000 miles and a cruising speed of 275 mph. This kit features 83 parts, separately molded rudder, ailerons and elevators, two position passenger and cargo doors, rotating propellers and wheels, boarding stairs, seated & standing crew and more. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Russian Stalin Tank, 1/48, 303-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$145
Rare second issue from 1957 with oval 'Famous Fighters' logo replacing the 'yellowed-out' Northern Lights rectangular logo. The box is in amazing, investment-grade "Near Mint+" condition. This issue turns up less than the first issue. Molded in the correct gloss deep green with flexible black treads. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
UPC Armored Car - M-20 Armored Combat Car - (ex Revell), 1/40, 5146-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$129
Very rare kit that is from the original Revell "S" 1950s molds. This issue even shares the same box art as the Revell release, which is unusual. Like all early Revell armor, is is a very nicely detailed and molded model that feateures some interior, rolling wheels, detailed suspension, optional position front hatches, swiveling and elevating machine gun, two drivers, machine gunner, commander, mine detector, rifleman and three extra rifles. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
SNAP USMC Winnie the Whale LVT A4 - With 75mm Cannon (Ex Adams), 1/40, 157-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$129
Quality model from the original Adams Action Model molds. Features working bogies, flexible tracks, crew of two and four soldiers and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in 1955 or 1956, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Adams never issued the kit. UPC (Universal Power Master) had use of these molds in the 1960s are perhaps the early 1970s; however, the molds were probably in Japan as most if not all the UPC production occurred there. Around this point, SNAP plastics of Hillside, New Jersey acquired this kit along with many of the other ex-Adams military molds. While the UPC issues say 'Made in Japan' the SNAP issues say nothing of the origin of the manufacture; so perhaps they were made in New Jersey. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk-purchase of molds from SNAP since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
Lindberg Wells Fargo Overland Stagecoach - With Figures and Horses, 1/16, 351
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$125
1974 issue of this very large (1/16 scale) and classic kit. This highly detailed model builds into a wonderful mantle piece and features over 250 parts, coach with full interior, complete suspension, luggage rack, horses, harnesses, whip, metal chain, luggage trunks and 6 figures. The figures are beautifully molded and detailed. This kit has never been started. The parts are all still sealed in the factory bags with exception of the four horses which are complete but were never sealed. Includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Willy Ley TV Orbiter, 1/96, PS44-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$245
This is the one-and-only issue of the TV Orbiter that is part of the famous Willy Ley space series that Monogram made with the noted scientist and designer in 1959. Features three stage reconnaissance rocket with base, launcher, service tower, television nose cone, separating stages and three figures. It is molded in the correct red and Good Humor 'Creamsicle' orange. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition as are the instructions. Even the original TV Orbiter booklet is present. Please note that the box displays 'Excellent++' but is graded as 'Excellent' because there is a crease on the lower short side panel.