Monogram A-7 Corsair II - VA-72 USS John F Kennedy, 1/48, 5418
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1979 issue of this quality kit featuring full cockpit, wheel well detail, optional position canopy and a large load of external stores with drop tanks, AIM-9 Sidewinders and iron bombs. Decals for VA-72 USS John F Kennedy. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. This kit has a very interesting history. Aurora originally cut the molds just a few years before they shut down. The A-7 was an excellent kit for that time as Aurora did everything they could to make it so. It features all recessed panel lines, realistic retractable landing gear with opening and closing doors, rotating wheels, good cockpit and a huge loadout of iron bombs, Sidewinder missiles and drop tanks. The molds were sold in 1977 to Monogram, and the A-7 molds survived the train accident on the way to Chicago. Monogram only reissued the finest Aurora kits; however, to meet Monogram standards, they often received significant upgrades, like the 737, DC-10 and 747 did. However, the A-7 upgrade was so extensive that it is a challenge to tell if it came from Aurora or not. For years I read that it did, but the differences are so significant that I wanted to compare them side-by-side. I finally got that chance. My conclusion is that this certainly is the old Aurora kit, but it has been modified so extensively that it may be the largest, most comprehensive mold rework ever done in the history of plastic modeling. First, it is from the Aurora molds because of the identical parts tree layout for the trees and parts that Monogram did keep - down to the millimeter, right down to the part number tabs. Also, the dimensions of the wings, horizontal stabs and most other major parts are identical along with many other smaller clues. But the amazing things are the changes. This is not a complete list, but Monogram did the following- on the fuselage halves they made the nose slightly longer (2MM) and wider; added the cockpit cowl, moved the front landing gear bay forward by 5mm, added the main wheel bays to the fuselage parts and removed all surface detail, replacing it with fine raised details. Antennas and lights were modified or added, as well as refueling probe storage. The wings were lengthened by 2mm each; while the recessed lower control surface lines were replace, the rest of the surface detail was redone complete. The horizontal stabilizers were reworked for surface detail and in doing so, they removed the reinforcement plates at the hinges; you can still see the tooling marks from this removal. The retractable landing gear was eliminated. The main gear struts were simply given strut detail, while the nose strut is almost completely new. The landing gear doors were almost left intact, but the tabs (for retraction) were removed and interior detail was added. The cockpit is completely new. The bomb loadout and ejector racks are almost the same, but the racks received new surface detail. The AIM-9s are almost completely Aurora - all Monogram did was remove the mounting tab. You can still see the original ejector pin marks, tree layout and even the same part number tab. There are many more changes, but this gives you a good idea of the trouble that Monogram went to in making accurate models.
Comet Focke-Wulf FW-190 A Super Stars Series - 21 inch Wingspan Flying Model, 1621-250
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Dates from the early 1970s. Large scale issue for rubber or gas free flight, or easily converted to RC using today's tiny and light servos and receivers. Box art is by Locher, who also did a great deal of the Monogram box artwork. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with all die cut parts, 'Tube-O-Matic' fuselage construction and 'Rugged Super X Simplified Non-Warping Wing' construction, a very large and colorful insignia sheet, detailed full size plans, building instructions, wheels, hardware, tissue and propeller. Never started and inventoried complete. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Sterling Corsair F4U-1A - 36 Inch RC or Control Line Flying Model (F4U1A), FS-36
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Excellent kit for static, radio control or control line. Mostly sheeted construction. Measures 27 2/3 inches long with a 35 inch wingspan. Features inter-notched parts for fast, rugged construction, precision-cut contest grade balsa wood, die-cut balsa ribs, bulkheads, etc, die-cut structural plywood engine and landing gear bulkheads and more, motor mounts, hardware kit, shaped, plastic cowl, clear vacuform canopy full decals for Pappy Boyington's 'Lulubelle' on October 17 1943, fully sheeted fuselage, solid rudder and elevator, covering material for the wings and full size plans/instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (small items) are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Aurora North American F-107 - Fighter Bomber, 1/117, 295-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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The Jo Kotula artwork on this hardbox issue is dated 1958, but the kit is later - note the oval Aurora logo with no sunburst and the 50 cent price extension. It is likely that this issue is early/mid 1960s and was the last US issue of this model. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Three Road Legends Jaguar XK-E Roadster / Porsche Speedster / Datsun 240Z, 1/25, 7465
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
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Still factory sealed. Contains all three Revell kits in 1/25 scale.
AMT Bobby Unser Olsonite Eagle Indianapolis Racer, 1/25, T263
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Original issue. Very nicely detailed model. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed (chrome and clear) have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the decals have bug damage to the backing paper. Decals are still in 'very good' condition. Please see the article (on this website) about restoring old decals before you use any older kit decals.
Revell 85-6689 Ford T-Bucket With 1/64 Die Cast T-Bucket / 85-2598 1937 Ford Coupe Street Rod / 85-2982 1926 Ford Model T Sedan Delivery, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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SALE!! Includes all three factory sealed kits.
Berkeley 3 Flying Model Jetex Missiles / Regulus II / Bomarc / X-16 Two Stage - PSST 50 Jet Rocket Engine, GMM 1 295
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very rare and from the 1950s. Includes factory pre-fabricated and painted wooden Regulus II (17.5 inches long), Bomarc (17.5" long) and X-16 Two-Part 'Man in Space' concept rocket (28.5" long if placed end-to-end) as well as the metal 'PSST 50' rocket engine which essentially a Jetex engine. There is a high degree of prefabrication. The factory glued the rudders into place and all you do is slide a few parts into place, put the jet engine into the already-attached metal engine holder and you are ready to fly! Can also be run on CO2 power or rubber band catapult launched. The kit has never been started. The missiles are inventoried complete and still in place on the factory display cardboard. The jet engine is present and has never been used. There is one wooden dowel for catapult rubber band launch and full instructions including trimming and flying tips. NOTE: some parts were factory taped together; that tape has naturally fallen off and is gone. Two balsa parts have breaks, but both broken parts are present and fit back together perfectly for an easy fix. Thanks to Dale Rhodes, there is a reference to this kit in 1958. So far that is the earliest known print add.
Jo-Han 1961 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass Station Wagon, 1/25, C4661
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Features detailed engine and compartment, opening hood and full interior. Molded in colored plastic, clear, re-tinted clear, chrome plate and with real rubber tires.
MPC P-38F Lightning Profile Series - 347th FG New Caledonia 1943 / 18th FG 5th AF Phillippines / 14th FG Algeria 1942, 1/72, 2-1514
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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1970s quality Airfix kit re-boxed by MPC with unique decals. Has markings for 347th Fighter Group, New Caledonia, detached from the 13th Air Force Guadalcanal 1943, 18th Fighter Group Philippines, 5th Air Force and 14th Fighter Group, Algeria 1942. 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.
Academy F-16A Fighting Falcon, 1/144, 4424
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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From 1992. Very nicely molded with all recessed panel detail. USAF markings. Never started. Factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Academy McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II, 1/144, 4419
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Academy F-4F Phantom II, 1/144, 4437
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Academy F-15 Eagle, 1/144, 4435
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Academy F-16 Fighting Falcon, 1/144, 4436
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Bandai Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G 75mm Assault Gun or 105mm Howitzer, 1/48, 8266
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Rare 1/48 scale and part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point armor series. Older but beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members.
AMT 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 'Pro Shop'- Completely Factory Painted, 1/25, 31975
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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One of the discontinued 'ProShop' series from 2001. The nice thing about this model is that no painting is required - all parts are professionally and correctly painted. Features detailed V-8 engine, detailed engine bay, removable hood, full interior, rubber tires and detailed underside with suspension and exhaust. The kit has never been started. All parts are still sealed the many individual factory bags. Complete with instructions.
Revell Supermarine Seafire Mk1b - Lt Cdr Duncan Hamilton Port Reitz Kenia / No. 885 Sq HMS Formidable July 1943, 1/32, 4780
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. 1992 reissue of the original 1969 kit in large 1/32 scale. Has many action features - canopy slides to show fully detailed cockpit, wheels and prop rotate, retractable landing gear, removable cowling shows finely detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engine and more. Includes decals for both aircraft.
AMT 1961 Pontiac Tempest Four Door Sedan - BAGGED, 1/25, 139
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Bagged kit only - there is no box. The Box is shown for reference only. Rare and nicely molded kit. NOTE: Builder only, please read carefully. There is no assembly but NOTE that some of the seat interior tub has been painted. Quality of paint is fair. There is no other painting. Includes all parts to build the stock (factory) version but NOTE: missing all custom and race parts as well as decals. For the stock version it includes all required plastic parts, metal axles, clear & red-tinted clear and wide whitewall rubber tires with the original instructions. Chrome parts are in 'very good++' condition.
400Aviation AV4707002 Boeing 707-300 World Airways / AeroClassics AC55A DC-10-30 World Airways, 1/400
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Includes both high-quality, die-cast factory painted and completely finished aircraft models. All have never been displayed or used and are still in the original boxes and packing materials. NOTE: I have two lots of these. The DC-10 could come in the white box (shown) or a blue box.