Aurora PBY-5A Catalina, 1/74, 374-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
Rare, first issue from about 1956. This was a fine effort by Aurora for that time and an impressive model when assembled. Features retracting pontoons and rotating propellers. Includes correct early logo instructions which show the clear 'Triangle World' stand. This correct stand is included. This must be one of the first instances of the 'Triangle' stand being used as it is normally associated with oval 'Famous Fighter' logo kits. Molded in gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. It is interesting to note that the early Aurora PBY issue has at least three small variations to the box top. The very first issue says '1/4 SCALE MODEL' at the top right. Clearly, this kit is not 1/48 scale and someone at Aurora corrected it. Following that, there are two known corrections: early and late. On the early version, the '1/4' was blotted out with a dark blue oval or circle and '5/32' was added after the word 'SCALE.' It was now correct, but the appearance was not completely professional. This box is the later version - on the next box order, they kept the '1/4' blotted out but added a proper looking '5/32' in front of the blot.
Aurora German Tiger Tank, 1/48, 312-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$84
Hard to find 1/48 scale armor kit. John Steel box art is dated 1964 and has "Famous Fighters" on the four side oval logos only. The box is in exceptional "Near Mint" condition with as new color and gloss, no tape or price tag marks and four solid corners. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: there are tread burns on the back of several pieces and on the front of one sprocket.
Aurora Lightning P-38 - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Rare. Third issue with rectangular 'Aurora Line' logo and Famous Fighters of All Nations on the box top. The box has four solid and original corners, no repairs, tags, tag marks or tape (other than the factory sealing tape) but has moderate wear and very light age foxing as shown, hence the grade of 'good.' Inside, this model is molded in a stunning and beautiful correct gloss medium blue plastic and clear. It includes the correct early rectangular clear stand and stand arm. The model has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Even the original factory tissue packing paper is present. NOTE: the decal were previously stuck to the instructions in several small areas. The actual transfers are in 'excellent' condition; the damage is to the backing paper only.
Amodel TWO Yakovlev Yak-52 - USSR / Romania, 1/72, 7270
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
SALE!! Includes both kits in the one box shown. They have never been started. One kit is still in the factory sealed bag; the other one is inventoried complete with all parts present. Includes large and incredibly colorful decal sheets and instructions.
Heller TWO DeHavilland FB.5 Vampire - RAF 112 Sq or 4 Esc 1/4 Lafayette Friedrichshafen Germany 1951, 1/72, 283
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Heller Black Box issue that features 43 pieces, recessed control surfaces and fine raised panel lines, good cockpit and more.
Hasegawa Nakajima C6N1 Saiun Myrt, 1/48, JT84
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$35
Still factory sealed. Very well molded and nicely detailed with 119 parts, all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit and more.
Hasegawa British Phantom FGR Mk2 - (McDonnell Douglas F-4) - Royal Air Force RAF 92 Sq Germany / 41 Sq 38 Group / 92 Sq / 56 Sq 11 Group / No.228 OCU No.11 Group, 1/48, P16
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$109
Very finely molded and detailed. Widely considered the finest injection molded 1/48 scale F-4 kit. The kit has never been started. Some parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that are not internally sealed have been inventoried complete, including decals and instructions.
Italeri Panavia Tornado IDS - RAF ' Gulf Killer' / 'Snoopy Airways' 'Helen' / Luftwaffe / Italian Air Force, 1/48, 834
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$32
Detailed model features all fine recessed panel line detail, full cockpit, detailed gear wells, swing wings, optional position speed brakes and canopy, full underwing load and more. Includes decals and paint guide for three air forces including some great RAF Gulf War nose artwork. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell H-16 Piasecki Transporter, 1/96, 0138
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$34
1997 reissue from the original 1955 "S" kit molds (part number H223-98) - even includes the famous clear 'Revelving' Globe stand. Features working rotors, detailed rotor heads, detailed cockpit and pilot figure and opening rear drive-on cargo door. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram SR-71 Blackbird - With GTD-21 Drone And Ground Cart - And Extra Drone With Extra Cart, 1/72, 5810
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Include an additional D-21 Drone and ground cart that is 90% assembled to 'professional' quality. The actual model is the 1984 release. Very finely molded and detailed kit with traditional high Monogram quality. Features detailed cockpits, optional position canopies, detailed wheel wells, GTD-21 Drone and ground handling cart. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: instrument panels to cockpit floor; (2) #35 very small engine hubs to the back of the exhaust. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Sanwa Boeing B-29 Superfortress, 1/208, 134
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$145
Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Very nicely detailed for that time with raised (and sparse, not overdone) surface detail, opening bomb bay doors for fore and aft bomb bays, bomb load, working ailerons, wing flaps, elevators and rudder, rotating propellers and full landing gear. Molded in gloss silver, black and clear. Includes factory glue tube. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and in 'Very good++' condition with yellowing being the only flaw and the instructions in 'very good+' condition with age foxing and slight yellowing as the only flaws. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Sanwa Boeing B-17E Fortress Bomber, 1/145, 136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$145
Very, Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Very nicely detailed for that time with fine (and sparse, not overdone) surface detail, opening bomb bay doors, working ailerons, elevators and rudder, rotating propellers and full landing gear. Molded in gloss dark green, black and clear. Includes factory glue tube. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and in amazing 'near mint+' condition and the instructions in 'near mint' condition. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Carl Goldberg Models Gentle Lady ARF 2 Meter Sailplane - 78.25 Inch Wingspan Almost Ready To Fly R/C Glider, 12060
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$195
**SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** This is a large, 90% finished RC model of all wood construction that is expertly built and covered. This glider is truly 'Almost Ready To Fly' and the vast majority of the work has already done. Never started. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bags; the larger parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply.
Carl Goldberg Models Matrix 40 Extreme 3-D ARF - 55.25 Inch Wingspan Almost Ready To Fly R/C Aircraft - (Yellow), 12075
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$185
**SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** This is a large, approximately 85-90% finished RC model that is truly 'Almost Ready To Fly.' Includes all wood airframe that is fully built and covered with premium iron-on covering material, complete hardware package, aluminum landing gear, wheels, fuel tank and more. Never started. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory. The smaller parts and most larger parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The few parts never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply.
ARC ModelFly Cessna 177 Cardinal - 67 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft, CA177
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good-
$155
Still factory tape sealed and one of ModelFly's very high quality 'Quick Made System' models. **SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** This model has only one piece of wood, the rear stabilizer spar; the remainder of the kit is ABS plastic or reinforced nylon. Builders report that ARC's claim of 'precision cut parts' is true. The 'Quick System' means that the main airframe can be assembled in about two days; the smaller details take a little longer. The box would rate higher than 'good-' but it has some damage and missing section on the lower long side.
Balsa USA Phaeton II - 52 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft, PH2
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$135
Still factory sealed. **SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** This is a very large sport-acrobatic model that features ultra-fast construction, step-by-step photo illustrated instructions, rugged pre-bent wire landing gear, struts and cabanes, molded ABS cowl, top grade AAA balsa, spruce and plywood, complete hardware package and rolled, full size plans. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply.
Italeri RF-4C/E Photo Phantom - Luftwaffe RF-4E AG51 Immelmann / USAF RF-4C 30th TRX / 363rd TRW, 1/72, 133
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Well detailed model features optional parts for 'C' and 'E' variants, excellent dual cockpits, correct recon nose with clear camera windows, very fine raised panel lines, recessed control surfaces outlines, detailed gear wells, optional position landing gear, opened or closed canopies, 3 drop tanks and more. Includes full color painting guide (on the back of the box) and decals for the two aircraft listed. NOTE: this kit has very minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: bulkhead glued to floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
ITC Soviet Amphibious Personnel Carrier Motorized, 1/32, 3811-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$85
One of three Soviet motorized armor kits released by ITC in the late 1950s/early 1960s. The other two are the Rocket Launcher and Soviet PT-76 Amphibious Tank. Includes heavy duty motor and all hardware needed to motorize the tank. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. (NOTE: a small grab bar on the front main deck is broken but all parts are present so you can repair it.)
Monogram Armored Half-Track - (Multiple Gun Motor Carrier MGMC), 1/35, PM155-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$95
Still factory sealed. Dated 1966 and the second issue. High quality kit with excellent detail. Features rolling heavy lug tires, flexible treads, full interior detail, opening doors, swivel turret, driver and four soldiers with arms and equipment.
Sullivan Dynatron Engine Starter - The Worlds Most Powerful Starter, 603
Other Materials, Box Condition: VG+
$69
Rare in this condition, which is MIB (mint in box) and never used. Inside, everything is just like it left the factory. 100% complete and includes the starter, power lines, patented hand guard, machined 4 in 1 starter cone, 'instant on' finger tip contact switch and all paperwork.