Fujimi Messerschmitt Bf-109 G-5 Hohenjager, 1/48, 48014
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Dated 1995. Very nicely molded kit from when Fujimi set the standard for world quality.
Entex Cessna 150 or 150L Aerobat, 1/48, 8515C
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Larger scale kit that is well detailed. Includes four figures that can be built in any pose, full interior, detailed engine with optional position cowling and decals for the 150 or 150L as well as enough "N" numbers to make almost any registration. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT-Frog Lockheed P-38J P-38L Lightning, 1/72, A-606-80
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. From quality Frog molds. Includes decals for three aircraft: Richard Bongs Aircraft "Marge," USAAF Olive Drab P-38J and an additional natural finish P-38L. This was part of a short-lived campaign to increase AMT and Frog sales in the USA. AMT bought Frog kits, imported them and reboxed them in the USA and marketed them in North America.
Frog Battle of Britain Bristol Blenheim MkI and Messerschmitt Bf-109F, 1/72, F512
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Rare. Unique issue dated 1969. Features both model kits with a picture frame display stand. You can cut out the box art from the box top, put it in the picture frame and the frame has special stands for each model! The kit has never been started. Both aircraft have been inventoried with all parts present. Complete with picture frame and stands, very large 'Frog Air Combat Kits' Painting Guide, instruction sheets and 'excellent' decals for both aircraft. 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, Blue, 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.
Frog Battle of Britain Hawker Hurricane and Junkers Ju-87 Stuka, 1/72, F510
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare. Unique issue dated 1969. Features both model kits with a picture frame display stand. You can cut out the box art from the box top, put it in the picture frame and the frame has special stands for each model! The kit has never been started. Both aircraft are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Complete with picture frame and stands, very large 'Frog Air Combat Kits' Painting Guide, instruction sheets and 'excellent+' decals for both aircraft. 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, Blue, 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.
Hudson Miniatures 1914 Stutz Bearcat Old Timers, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Very well detailed large 1/16 kit from 1949. Features plastic wheels, grill, steering wheel, lights and other accessories and wooden and metal main parts. Although all of Hudson's 1/16 kits have excellent detail, this one has even more detail than usual thanks to Hudson's engineers having access to the actual car. The instructions even warn that this kit will take more time than usual due to the 'tedious detail.' This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, plans and instructions. Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.
Premier 1910 Ford Model 'T' - Old Time Autos Issue Bagged, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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This model dates from the early or mid 1950s. Due to the instant and wide-spread popularity of the Revell Highway Pioneers, many companies jumped on the car model bandwagon and Premier was one of them. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions. NOTE: this kit is not in the original bag.
MPC 1976 Chevrolet Corvette - Stock / Drag / Street Custom, 1/20, 1-7630
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. Bigger (1/20) scale model kit that was nicely detailed for that time. Can be built one of the three ways listed. Features detailed engine and engine bay, opening hood, full interior, detailed suspension and a large number of optional parts.
Entex 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, 1/16, 9107
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very nice, large-scale model with detailed engine with ignition wiring, detailed compartment with opening hood, excellent front suspension, full interior, opening doors, detailed underside, optional T-Tops and more. Molded in white (body parts), black, silver, clear and chrome plate with rubber tires. 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 have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
LS BD-5 and BD-5J - (One of Each), 1/72, A194-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. One of if not the smallest injection molded airplane kit ever made. Contains two kits - one BD-5 and one BD-5J, the world's smallest personal jet aircraft. From very high quality LS molds. Includes full decal pin-striping, clear canopies and stand.
Tamiya Tent Set, 1/35, MM174
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Includes large tent with one end flap slightly open, tent poles, jerry can, wood crate, radio operator and radio. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Revell USS Yorktown CV-5 Aircraft Carrier, 1/490, H383-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Dated 1967 and in excellent condition. The Yorktown was one of three prewar sister carriers along with Enterprise (CV-6) and Hornet (CV-8). She saw extensive action in the Coral Sea, the first sea battle in which opposing forces did not sight each other from warships. At Midway she fought alongside Enterprise and Hornet to help sink 4 Japanese carriers, but was lost post-battle after an epic struggle to save the ship. Very nicely molded, older model. Features internal hangar deck that is visible through side hangar doors after assembly, 20 Douglas SBD Dauntless airwing with decals (well molded with raised panel lines and propellers), 20" long full hull, movable cranes, separately molded AA guns and catwalks and optional position elevators. The box art shows the prewar high-vis finish, and decals are included for prewar markings for the ship and aircraft. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Pyro Chinese War Junk, C258-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Larger scale Pyro kit. Full hull model measures about 7 inches long when assembled. Nicely molded with billowing sails and display stand. This is one of the 'intermediate' line of Pyro ship kits, which were first called '$1.00 Models' and in 1967 were renamed '$1.25 Models.' All were roughly the same size and were a significant increase in detail from the '50 Cent Models.' (later called 74 cent models). Kits in the $1.00/$1.25 line (by 1967) included the Skipjack, Cutty Sark, Charles W. Morgan, HMS Bounty, HMS Ark Royal, USS Constellation, British Bomb Ketch, Chinese War Junk, Elsie - Gloucester Fisherman, Henri Grace A'Dieu, Dutch Staten Jacht, Gotta Le Jon and others. 50 Cent/75 Cent kits in 1967 included the Mayflower, Barbary Pirate, USS Constitution, Santa Maria, Golden Hind, Half Moon, Bon Homme Richard, Brig of War, HMS Victory, Flying Cloud, Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, La Reale French Galley, Venetian Carrack, Roman Merchant, Spanish Galeon and others.
ESCI Ti67 Tank - (Isreal Modified T54/T55), 1/35, 5048
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Older but nice armor kit of the IDF modified tank which was used with great success. Includes paint guide and decals for the four IDF units (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Bat.). The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Leoman Sikorsky UH-34 / CH-34, 1/72, A8415
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Very limited production kit. Very high quality high definition resin parts with clear windows, instructions and with painting guide. Never started. Factory sealed bag with instructions. The kit did not include decals.
ESCI Mi-24 Hind with 50 Russian Spetsnaz Commandos, 1/72, 9076
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare kit with well detailed Hind and 50 Russian Spetsnaz commandos in various positions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
LS Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa 'Oscar' - Motorized (Ki43I), 1/72, 101-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed as with most LS kits. Features recessed panel lines, two piece canopy, movable ailerons, rudder and elevator and two bombs. This kit is made to be motorized.
Mach 2 Sikorsky S-51 / HO3S-1 - US Navy or French Navy - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Limited run kit. Features detailed cockpit and cabin and markings for the two helicopters listed. NOTE: the kit has minor assembly - the bulkhead is neatly glued to the floor. There is no other assembly. The cockpit has been painted; there is no other painting. The kit has been inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: one tiny rudder pedal is broken from the floorboard and missing. Decals have stains on the backing paper and may not be good.
Airfix Short Sunderland Craftmaster, 1/72, 1-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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SALE! Hardbox is in investment-grade 'near mint' condition with as-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape or tags, no fading and no tears. There is only light edge wear. A merchant ship is sinking on the left and the crew is in lifeboats in the foreground on lower side panel. The Sunderland is preparing to rescue them, while the other Sunderland depth-charges the U-boat responsible for the sinking. The Sunderland's 21-year record with the RAF has made it a legend. Derived from the Empire Class Flying Boat Airliners, Sunderland IIIs had a top speed of 210 mph and an endurance of 12 hours. These qualities made the Sunderland a superb platform for North Sea and North Atlantic patrols, ASW and SAR. Crews usually loved the airplane; its large size afforded many airborne comforts that bomber or fighter crews could only dream of, such as bunk, a head and an area for food preparation. Kit features beaching gear, rotating turrets with elevating guns, movable control surfaces, external bomb load and rotating props. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Grumman Hu-16B Albatross - (SA-16B) Blue Box Issue, 1/72, PA160-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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The 3rd issue of the classic 'Four Star' kit. Features retracting landing gear, rotating wheels/props, three man crew, optional position door and two survivors in life rafts. Never started. NOTE: missing one very small antenna - easily made. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions present. 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.