Life-Like Gloster Gladiator, 1/48, 09607
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
From Ex-Pyro molds. Nicely molded. Includes cockpit, positionable pilot figure and molded in realistic fabric surfaces. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Quality Craft Models D&RGW Narrow Gauge Caboose HOn3 - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 1001
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Highly detailed and builds a very accurate prototype. Features factory cut, milled and scored hardwood parts, a large number of cast metal details, brass ladder, metal stock as required, full decals and complete instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were larger and never sealed have been inventoried complete. Long after manufacturers turned to plastic ready-to-run rolling stock, Quality Craft continued to produce high quality models you could build. Headquartered in Northumberland, PA, they gave the craftsman an opportunity to build a state-of-art kit and show their skill.
Revell 1910 Cadillac Limousine Factory Display - Built Up With Base - Highway Pioneers, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$59
This is a Revell-factory built display built for hobby shop promotional use around 1954/55. The intention was simple- if hobby shops would purchase and show these attractively built displays, potential buyers would see them and immediately purchase the kit. This probably worked well; but the hitch was that these displays were expensive for the 1950s, so few hobby shops could afford them. There were other difficulties too. Once in public, there was heavy attrition; parts easily broke, and when the new kits came out next year, they were thrown away to make room for more. Which makes condition of this one even more exceptional. The actual model is very neatly built and Revell factory airbrushed. You can always tell the Revell-built models by the airbrushing and the way the parts were masked. The actual car is complete, nothing is broken and there are no repairs. Even the base is in very good condition; however the clear cover is missing and the car could use a cleaning. 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.
Scientific Sovereign of the Seas - 23.75 Inch Long Wooden Ship Model, 165-1695
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$139
Excellent, large scale model measures 23.75 inches long when assembled. Includes precarved wood hull, extensive balsawood printed part sheets, hardwood masts & stock, tapered hardwood yards, standing and running rigging material, hardwood base and pedestals, colorful decal sheet, name plate, extensive metal detail castings (lifeboats, ladders, anchors, skylight, capstan, pump wheels, pump, wheel, bitts, windlass, etc), full sized plans, rigging instructions, superb full size plans with numerous drawings & detailed text instructions and more. The kit has never been started. All of the metal fittings are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete along with the decal sheet and instructions/large plans all in 'very good' condition. Please note that this the early issue and Scientific did not furnish sails or sail running rigging instructions with it.. Scientific Model Airplane Company was founded by John D. Frisoli of Newark, N.J. He started the business in a 12 square foot store in the 1940s. By 1952 John had sales of plane, boat & race car kits and accessories totaling about $200,000 annually.
Monogram F-15 Eagle, 1/48, 5801
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
1979 large 1/48 scale issue and a quality Monogram kit with very good detail, fit and finish. Features very highly detailed cockpit, detailed gear wells and engine air inlets, drop tanks, ECM pod, Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles, optional position canopy, speed brake and pilots boarding step, detailed radar and optional position radome and an excellent decal sheet for three aircraft (1st TFW Langley AFB / 33rd TFW Elgin AFB / 32nd TFW The Netherlands). Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa USS Missouri BB63 Battleship Motorized, 1/450, A-9
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$64
From the 1970s/early 80s. Measures 23.75 inches long and part of the older Hasegawa 1/450 scale series that was designed for water operation. Includes all hardware and even includes the electric motor. Can be easily converted to remote control. Features one piece hull, movable gun turrets, full secondary and AA armament, floatplane and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Ray Hawker Typhoon, 1/43
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$26
Rare kit, probably from the late 1940s but the actual date is not known. Large scale model that is solid wood. Features 'Ray-Ring' fuselage, a novel and useful feature to make fuselage finishing easier. Instead of using template to shape the fuselage, the templates have already been used and at those locations the fuselage is already carved to final shape! You simply carve in between the pre-carved section until they match - a very nice idea. Also includes factory cut wings, fully finished wheels, clear vacuform canopy (known as the 'Ray-Closure') in excellent condition and not yellowed, very high quality printwood, full color insignia, very nice full size plans including building instructions. The kit has never been started and is complete. Ray Aircraft Products Co. was located in West Chester Pennsylvania. They mention this is the '5nd of the RAY SOLID MODELS'. The Hellcat was #2. Little else is known.
Revell Martin Mariner PBM-5 - Lodela Issue, 1/118, H175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$48
Still factory sealed. Lodela issue from the same molds as the well-detailed 1950s 'S' kit. Ideal builder. Features rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position crew doors and rotating props. Although from old molds, this builds into a nice model.
Revell Boeing E-3A AWACS Sentry - USAF or NATO, 1/139, 4422
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$26
Still factory sealed. 1982 issue. Very close to 1/144 scale. This is Revell's classic 707 modified into the airborne command post. Features optional position landing gear and decals for USA or NATO.
Revell Honest John Missile with Mobile Carrier - And Truck, 1/48, H1821-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$58
1996 reissue of the classic 1958 kit. Missile can be disassembled put into individual crates on the trailer. Trailer unhitches from cab and all 18 wheels rotate. The trailer has a detailed underside and the truck features an opening hood with detailed engine and cab interior. Crew of 2 included. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Hasegawa British Aerospce Sea Harrier FRS Mk.1 - Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton / No. 801NAS HMS Invincible / No.899 NAS HMS Hermes 1982 / No.809 NAS HMS Illustrious 1982, 1/72, 606
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$20
From excellent, newer molds and features all fine recessed panel lines, 76 pieces, good cockpit detail, optional position canopy, pilot figure, boarding ladder, refueling probe, drop tanks, AIM-9L Sidewinders, 1000 lb bombs, Sea Eagle ASM, optional position air brake and more. With decals for all the aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora German Gotha G-V Bomber - Abare Box / 1970s Kit With 1958 Ground And Mechanics Included, 1/48, 126-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$69
Ideal 'Classic Builder.' NOTE: this is a 1970s revised molds Aurora Gotha with 1958 ground base and ground crew in a Ross Abare 1970s issue box. The kit is the improved version which is a superior kit to the original release. So you can built it like the original issue, I have included an original ground base and ground crew (because the 1970s issue did not contain those). Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
MPC ChopperChopper - Sikorsky Sea King SH-3 Police Rescue Helicopter with Ground Crew - USN or Civil (Police), 1/72, 2-0233
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$38
Still factory sealed. Nicely detailed kit comes with decals for Police version but also includes all parts for the Navy version and torpedo weapons load. Kit features working main and tail rotors, cockpit and interior detail including cargo deck, opening side doors and more. In 1982, during the Falklands War, H.R.H. The Duke of York flew Sea Kings on 820 NAS, embarked in HMS Invincible, marking one of few occasions in modern history when an English Royal has actually participated in armed conflict.
Verlinden Messerschmitt Bf-109 E3 And E4/7 Detail Set, 1/48, 384
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
An excellent set that includes all of the cast resin and photoetched metal detail parts shown in the inset photo. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The PE parts were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Verlinden Sherman M4/IC Composite Firefly Turret 17 Pndr., 1/35, 270
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Rare and the only kit available to make a IC Firefly. This is a conversion kit and the recommended base kit is the commonly-available Italeri M4A1. Features a complete resin upper hull and turret, many other resin details, numerous photo-etched parts and heavily illustrated instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The few large parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Legend IDF Megach 7 Converson Set - For Academy M60A1 Blazer, 1/35, LF1023
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Very highly detailed conversion model consisting of numerous high-definition case resin parts, many PE parts, metal stock and brass wire. Please note this is only a conversion and the base listed is required. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Tamiya Toyota Celica 2000GTR, 1/24, 2456
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Very nice model with left or right hand steering column, retractable headlights, detailed underside, excellent suspension and steering linkage, full interior and more. Molded in gloss white, black, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Grumman E-2CJ Hawkeye - JASDF, 1/72, 7A-35
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$30
Finely molded older kit with recessed panel lines and decals for the Japanese Self Defense Force. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Douglas DC-7C Swissair, 1/122, H267
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Not the original 'S' issue but the 1997 reissue. Even includes the original clear "Revellving" Swivel Stand that the 1950s early Revell kits were famous for. Ideal builder with very colorful Swissair decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
ESCI Bell UH-1D Huey UN Rescue, 1/48, 4037
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Unusual civil issue with very good detail including full interior with cockpit and stretchers, opening doors, turbine engine and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.