Hawk Beta-I Atomic Powered Bomber XAB-1, 1/188, 514-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$275
Very rare and highly desirable model from 1964; even more so in this condition with an 'Excellent+' hardbox, never started and 100% complete. It is based on the proposed atomic bomber that was to be powered by the engines that were in the prototype stage. Features operating landing gear and flaps, removable nuclear engines, two parasite fighters and 'jet flame' exhaust in clear red plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are 'excellent++' with typical age yellowing as the only real flaw..
Aurora Russian Mig-19, 1/48, 66-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
Dated 1958 with fantastic Jo Kotula artwork; however, the lack of 'Famous Fighters' in the oval boarder logo means that this kit is from the early 1960s. Molded in a stunning gloss dark green and clear plastic and includes the Aurora two-piece clear 'triangle' base display stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Instructions and decals are both in remarkable 'excellent+++' condition. Please note that the box top displays as 'near mint' but is graded only 'very good' because there are tape residue (not tears, residue) at the center of the two long sides.
Aurora Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, 1/156, 491-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$145
Dated 1961 and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This issue has the oval 'sunburst' logo and a 70 cent price extension, so the actual issue date is probably the mid 1960s. The hardbox has like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no price tags or tag marks, no stains, fading or creases and no tears or missing litho. The only significant flaws are very light stains from clear tape; there are (2) stains on each long side. The kit is molded in olive drab and clear and contains the correct Aurora 'world' triangle stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Even the decals and instructions are both in 'Near Mint' condition as well.
Faller V-1 V-2 - With Launcher - (Fi-103 And A4), 1/100, 520
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$129
Rare. Very nicely molded smaller scale V-1 and V-2 with launcher and trailer. The V-2 can be displayed ready to launch or stowed for travel. The V-1 is molded in red, while the V-2 rocket is molded in white and the launcher/trailer in swirl brown. There is a clear stand for the V-1. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box displays slightly better than the 'good+' rating but is graded as such because there is a 1 x 1/2 inch tape tear on the long lower side.
Aurora Gotha Bomber G-V, 1/48, 126-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
Dated 1958 with 'Famous Fighters in the sunburst logo and the 1.98 price circle at the upper right. Jo Kotula composed the stunning composition for Aurora; by this point, his commercial art in aviation was in high demand. This big and impressive model is molded in a stunning gloss deep burgundy and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This model is part of a very successful 1/48 scale WWI series that Aurora started in 1956. They sold so well that they introduced new kits almost annually well into the 1960s. Some sold well right up until the end of Aurora in the mid 1970s. The box has factory-new color and gloss but flaws include a crease at the upper left and light wear as shown, especially near the 198 price circle.
Aurora Boeing 737 Commercial Jet United Air Lines, 1/72, 359-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$89
Rare early issue of this 1/72 scale 737 dated 1966 with great Roy Grinnell boxart. Molded in white and clear, with the large clear 'Triangle World' display base. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are flat and 100% intact but NOTE: there is a very light moisture stain on the left vertical side. It runs up the entire length of the side and extends into the sheet anywhere between .1 inch at the center and 1.5 inches at the very top and very bottom.
Copper State Models Nieuport 6H, 1/48, 1019
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
Very rare. Long out of production and the only kit ever made of this subject in an scale. Features beautiful high-definition cast resin main airframe parts, an all metal and pe Oberusel motor, numerous top-quality white metal details, a large number of metal photo-etched parts and details, a French Instrument Gauge Set of PE parts with film faces and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Japanese Zero - Great Britain Playcraft Issue, 1/48, 88
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$299
A Very Rare piece for the advanced Aurora Collector. This is a 1959 hardbox issue from Aurora's Great Britain distributor, Playcraft Toys Ltd. of London. Please note the sunburst logo with 'Playcraft Hobby Kits' in the border. The box is in exceptional condition with like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no creases, fading stains, tears, price tags or missing litho. The only flaws are very light general wear (mainly at the edges) and discoloration from clear tape on both long sides. Inside, the kit is factory new. It has never been started. The parts are molded in bright yellow and clear and it even has the correct Playcraft Stand (which used the modified molds of Aurora's 1954/1955 clear rectangle-based stand. I has been inventoried and is 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'Near Mint++' condition and the instructions are 'Near Mint.'
AMT 1964 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass 3 In 1 Issue - Stock / Custom / Racing - (F85), 1/25, 5024-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$85
Rare, especially in this condition which is never started and 100% complete condition. this model features parts and accessories to build any one of the three versions listed, complete stock or competition engine with dual Judson Superchargers, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, choice of stock or racing hoods, optional front disc brakes, stock or race interior, stock or complete custom front and rear end treatments and more. Molded in white, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with narrow whitewall rubber tires and metal axles and body screws. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, white wall stickers, assembly instructions and the special white wall sticker small instruction sheet. Please NOTE: there is a small burn on the back of the radiator that does not show when it is assembled to the radiator support. There is one spoke missing from the stock steering wheel.
Monogram P-47D Thunderbolt - 56th FG 61st FS Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski or RAF No. 81 Sq - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6838
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$38
1973 Monogram/Mattel 'Tall Box' release with a rare 'Excellent+' condition box. This is a very finely molded and detailed model in the finest Monogram tradition. It features very fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface markings, an excellent cockpit, opening canopy, detailed gear wells, pilot figure, centerline drop tank two wing mounted bombs and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Monogram First Lunar Landing Apollo 11 - Astronauts on the Moon, 1/48, 5503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$75
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box concave. This is the second issue (1979 - 10th Anniversary Commemorative Issue) of this classic kit. Perhaps the highest quality kit available of the Apollo 11 moon landing scene. Rare kit includes LEM, moon base, solar wind detector, seismometer, flag, astronauts, laser reflector, stereo camera and TV Camera.
Monogram Grumman TBF Avenger - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6829
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$48
1973 issue of the famous 1950s kit features wings that fold properly as on the actual aircraft, retractable main and tail landing gear, working arresting hook, rotating turret with elevating gun, opening bomb bay doors with dropping torpedo, crew members, ground crew figures and more. Molded in gloss dark blue and clear. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Wright Brothers Flyer I Kitty Hawk - Four Star Issue, 1/40, PA30-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$46
First issue 1958 hardbox and possibly the best injection molded kit of the first aircraft to sustain powered, controlled flight. Excellent detail and includes rigging material and instructions. Also features figures of Orville and Wilbur Wright, monorail launching track and carrier dolly and historical accessories- 'C' clamp, bench, can, spade and starting battery that were all present at the first flight. Correctly molded in brown and ivory plastic with a clear stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
MPC Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet American Airlines, 1/144, 2-3300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$46
From the 1970s and quality Airfix molds. This model features optional position landing gear, optional position baggage & passenger boarding doors, very good engine intake and exhaust detail, clear windows and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: the box has water stains as shown on the right side. The decals are 100% intact but lifting from moisture exposure. There are some light stains on the instructions as well
Revell HMS Ark Royal And Tribal Class Destroyer, 1/720, H483-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$62
967 issue contains both ship models. Very well detailed for that time and features snap-on-and-off lower hulls so they can be displayed waterline or full hull anytime you wish. Features 8 Fairey Fulmar aircraft, separately molded guns and gun directors, excellent superstructure and flight deck island, davits, lifeboats, full propeller & rudder detail, display stand and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Revell USS Growler Pacific Fleet Submarine, 1/220, H436
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$58
1972 issue with fantastic box art. Well detailed kit for that time and 21 inches long when assembled. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. USS Growler was captained by Commander Howard W. Gilmore. On February 7, 1943, Growler was patrolling on the surface in the Pacific when an enemy vessel was spotted close aboard. The enemy changed course to ram, but Gilmore torpedoed her, leaving her crippled in the water. However, the ship opened fire with .60 caliber machine gun fire from close range, mortally wounding Commander Gilmore. His dying words were 'Take her down'. He remained on the bridge while the sub crash-dove to safety. For this he received the Navy Cross, Gold Star, and was recommended for a posthumous Medal of Honor.
Rareplane Piper L-4 Grasshopper with Clear Fuselage - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$14
Still factory sealed. Very high quality vacuform kit with moldings equal to or better than many injection molded models. The fuselage is molded in clear so the windows can be accurately and realistically represented or you can use if for a transparent version of an injection molded kit. Features complete cockpit and instructions/plans. Clear parts are in mint condition. Significant modeling skill is required to build vacuform kit. Not recommended for beginners.
Rareplane Supermarine Seafire FR47 - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$12
Still factory sealed. Very high quality vacuform kit. Features complete cockpit, clear canopy and instructions/plans. Significant modeling skill is required to build vacuform kit. Not recommended for beginners.
Rareplane North American FJ-4B Fury - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$10
Very high quality vacuform kit with moldings equal to or better than some injection molded models. Features very fine detail, cockpit/interior, underwing stores and instructions/plans as well as paint and marking guide. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts and instructions present. Significant modeling skill is required to build vacuform kit. Not recommended for beginners.
Rareplane Ryan NR-1 / PT-21 / PT-22 ST / PT Trainers, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$14
Very highly detailed and well molded vacuform kit with some interior detail. Never started and complete. Vacuform model kits are not for beginners. Previous experience is required as well as scratch-building skills.