Revell Oldsmobile Delivery Van Highway Pioneers - (Oldsmobile), 1/32, H44
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$36
1953 early issue molded in white plastic and it includes colorful decals for the van sides for the 'Gowland's Bakery'. This kit has never been started. All parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag and it is complete with decals and instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Revell 1907 Renault Limousine Highway Pioneers - Series Four, 1/32, H53-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
1953 early issue molded in salmon plastic. This is from the issues produced with Gowland & Gowland as it carrier their 'balloon' logo on the side. The model has not been started. The parts are still sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag and the kit is complete with instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Revell 1929 4 1/2 Liter Bentley Highway Pioneers - US Antique Series, 1/32, H63-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$38
Original issue dated 1954 in 'excellent+' condition inside and out. The US Antique series was the first one to have real box art for the exact kit inside. This kit is from old hobby shop stock and has never been sold retail until now; but the box does has light wear as shown. Inside the box, it has not been started. All the parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag. Includes instructions. This is from the issues produced with Gowland & Gowland as it carries their 'balloon' logo on the box top a the lower right. Not long after this, the Gowland logo would disappear completely, leaving only the Revell logo. It is also worth noting that this is one of the first non-generic Highway Pioneers boxes. Earlier boxes were all the same, with the kit number and car stamped on the side, usually with a red or black rubber stamp. This box is completely dedicated to the Bentley kit, and even has advertisements for very early Pre-S issue Revell 1954 ship and aircraft kits on the long sides. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Revell 1915 Fiat Tourer Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H55-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
1953 early issue molded in red acetate plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. This is from the issues produced with Gowland & Gowland as it carrier their 'balloon' logo on the side. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Mini Art Studio Heuschreke Grasshopper Conversion Kit, 1/35, MA-3509
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Rare and a superbly molded model by Mini Art Studio in Hong Kong. This is a conversion kit and requires a base kit (not included). The Dragon Panzer IV is recommended. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Azimut Productions 88mm Pak 43 Auf Waffentragger, 1/35, 35048
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
This is a highly detailed and finely cast model that features numerous high-definition cast resin parts, turned metal barrel, two frets of brass PE details, many cast metal details, injection molded details and more.
Azimut Productions 4.7cm PAK (t) auf G.W. R-35 - Ironsides Series, 1/35, IR002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$32
Still factory sealed.
Revell 3 Freedom Fighters Of WWII Chinese I-16 / Polish P-11 / Swedish CR-42, 1/72, H678-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$45
1967 issue includes Swedish CR-42, Chinese Air Force I-16 and Polish PZL P-11C. The kits have never been started. They have been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/47, 102-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$48
Rare early 1960s issue. This release has turned up less than any of the other issues and was only made for a year or two at the most before the new artwork release. This is the only issue with the full, original artwork due to the 'transparent' new simplified oval logo at the lower right. The side logos do not have 'Famous Fighters' in the border. One side has the original printed '102-79' part number while the other end has a factory-applied '100' sticker over the 79. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab and black plastic and with the chock ground base and pilot & mechanic figures. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the box displays much closer to 'Excellent++' but is graded lower because there is a small tape pull on the lower long side and some missing litho at the right short side.
Hasegawa F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel, 1/48, P4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$59
Very finely molded and detailed & widely considered the finest injection molded 1/48 scale F-4 kit. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Novo SNCAM Dewoitine D520C - Italian or French Air Forces - (D-520 ex-Frog) - Bagged, 1/72, F155
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$12
Still factory sealed and from ex-Frog molds. Very cleanly molded kit that builds up into a realistic model. Has markings for both aircraft and a full color painting guide on the back of the cardboard header card.
Hasegawa McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet - (F/A-18 Prototype), 1/32, 1150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$59
The box has age foxing, but the decals, instructions and parts are all in 'near mint' condition. Very large-scale kit of the early prototype F-18. Features 120 parts, detailed cockpit and ejection seat, optional position canopy, detailed gear wells and optional position landing gear, speed brakes and arresting gear, two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, two AIM-7 Sparrow missiles and a very extensive decal sheet for aircraft #1 and #2. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Anmark AWACS Boeing 707 E3A or Air Force 1 - Boeing 707-32B (VC-137) - With Clear Fuselage Section & Engine Parts and Interior Details - (ex Nitto Entex), 1/100, 7522
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$79
From the 1970s and from high quality Nitto / Entex molds. This big scale model with excellent detail for that time and features recessed panel lines, good cockpit and inner engine details, optional clear engine nacelles as well as an optional clear cockpit section to show the detailed flight deck. There are parts to build the AWACS or Presidential versions and a very large and color decal sheet for both. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Sword Sikorsky S-43 / JRS-1 - US Marines, 1/72, SW72019
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$129
Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find and very well molded & detailed. Features excellent injection molded parts with recessed detail, clear injection molded windows & canopy and many resin details. Includes full, detailed cockpit, interior bulkheads with optional position doors, full passenger interior, jump seats, rear stairs and ladder, optional opened or closed 'stair door', highly detailed landing gear that can be displayed 'down' or retracted and decals for both aircraft listed. You could make this into a Pan Am Aircraft but you would need to provide your own decals.
Model Factory Hiro Ferarri 250F Version B - 1957 Rd.2 Monaco GP #32 Fangio - MFH, 1/20, K716
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$320
Very rare, out of production and incredibly well detailed model numerous cast metal parts, high-definition resin parts, numerous photoetched details on two frets, metal springs, wiring, rubber tires with yellow 'Pirelli - Stelvio' letter ina dn more. The kit has not been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags and includes decals. NOTE: missing instructions. All of the bags and containers are present as I have seen this kit before. However, the collector removed all of his instructions and stored them 'in a safe place.' While all his kits have been complete, no one knows where the safe place was.
Revell Aerojet-General Aerobee Hi, 1/40, H1814
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
1996 reissue of the 1950s classic "S" kit. Features movable firing arm with working piston and cylinder, movable wheels, tow bar and detailed crew figures. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Martin Mariner PBM-5 - Lodela Issue, 1/118, H175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Lodela issue from the 1970s. From the same molds as the well-detailed 1950s 'S' kit, so it makes an ideal 'Classic Builder.' Features rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position crew doors and rotating propellers. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Bendix Talos US Navy Missile SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$225
First and only issue of this rare kit. 1957 hardbox with the 'S' logo on the sides and the fantastic box art that has made these kits so collectible and valuable. This box has perfect color and gloss, four solid corners, no fading, rips or creases, no price tags or tag marks and no tape or tape marks other than the factory sealing tape (of course). Flaws included light general wear as shown. Large scale and well detailed featuring two stage missile with moving top stage forward fins, working launcher with instrumentation and a crew of three. Molded in dark olive drab and white. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Space Buggy - Intraspace Cargo and Passenger Carrier - Blue Box Issue - (Space Taxi by Willy Ley), 1/48, PS194-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$65
Second issue from 1969 of the famous 1950s Willy Ley Space Taxi from the Monogram Space Series. Features interior detail, opening hatch, astronauts with lifelines and globe mounting base. Molded in white, chrome and clear plasticl Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: as is typical with this model, one of the end 'round cages' has two broken rods; however, the two broken parts are present so they can be repaired.
Monogram Grumman SA-16B Albatross - SSP Issue - (HU-16), 1/72, 85-0020
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$42
The Albatross was the primary sea rescue aircraft of the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service, a branch of MAC - Military Airlift Command. Operational service began in 1947 and Hu-16s saw wartime action in Vietnam. The kit is still factory sealed and is the 1999 reissue or the original 1960s 'Four Star' kit. It has the same box art and is also molded in white and clear plastic. Features retractable landing gear, rotating wheels and propellers, three man crew, optional position rear boarding door, life raft with two survivors and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes two different partial decal sheets and instructions. NOTE: the primary decal sheet is for two USAF aircraft and it originally came with the kit but it is only 95% intact. Three decals are missing. The other decal sheet is only partial and from another issue of this same kit. It only includes US Coast Guard markings (the USAF markings are missing for this sheet).