AMT-Frog Blackburn Shark Torpedo Bomber - RAN / Canadian / Portugal, 1/72, A605-80
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Rare short-lived AMT marketing promo to sell Frog kits in the USA. Older kit with very high quality moldings and fine detail. The very sturdy Shark was the final biplane torpedo bomber for the FAA, with 238 delivered after production began in May of 1935. Features decals for three aircraft- British Fleet Air Arm, Portuguese Navy (6 were delivered) and one of the 20 Shark license built by Boeing for Canada. Kit features movable control surfaces, prop, wheels, optional floats or wheeled version and torpedo and bomb loads. With color painting guide. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram B-58 Hustler Big Bad and Beautiful - 'Ginger' or 50660, 1/48, 5705
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. 1989 issue in rare 'Big Bad and Beautiful' Box. Large and detailed for that time with traditional Monogram quality. Includes markings for the colorful natural/red/white prototype 50660 and the active duty aircraft 'Ginger.' Features highly detailed landing gear and wheel wells, full cockpit and unique ejection pod, four nuclear bombs, two pod choices and opened or closed cockpit hatch.
AMT Mack DM 800 Semi Truck, 1/25, 21352P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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From 2004; Model King issue from original AMT molds. Very highly detailed kit with over 290 parts. Molded in chrome, clear, white and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Frog Battle of Britain Spitfire Mk.1A and Junkers Ju-88, 1/72, F511
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. The Ju-88 still in the internal factory sealed bag and the Spitfire has been inventoried 100% complete. Complete with picture frame and stands, very large 'Frog Air Combat Kits' Painting Guide, instruction sheets and 'very good++' 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.
Italeri Messerschmitt Bf-109 F2/4, 1/72, 053
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Includes decals for 10/JG2 France 1942.
Frog Junkers Ju-88A-4 - Green 'Spin' Motorized Series, 1/72, F292
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Hard-to-find 1970s 'Spin' version. This kit contains the extra parts required to accept the Frog F20 Spin-a-prop motorizing kit (not included). Nicely detailed and molded model for that time. Includes separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudder. Has decals for two different aircraft. This kit has never been started. It is still in the internally sealed factory bag with decals and instructions. 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, 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.
UPC Goshikisen Ki-100-1B - (ex-Fujimi), 1/72, 8027-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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From older but quality Fujimi molds. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Matchbox Mitsubishi Zero-Sen - IJN Akagi or Training Unit, 1/72, PK-4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++++
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Includes decals for Akagi on December 7 1941 for Pearl Harbor attack. Also includes Naval Air Corps Operational Training unit markings.
Monogram 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup Truck Street Rod - (Ex-Blue Beetle), 1/24, 2750
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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1987 issue. This is from the same molds as the 1974 'Early Iron' issue and all the way back to the Four Star 'Blue Beetle' from 1964. Nicely done model with detailed engine, removable hood, optional rag top and more. Molded in silver, white and clear with two trees of chrome plated parts and 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.
Dubena Douglas DC-7 Sabena, 1/230, 3298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very nicely detailed small-scale kit. Features recessed and raised detail, full landing gear and Sabena decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Dubena Lockheed L-1049 Super G Constellation, 1/230, 3302
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Small scale kit with recessed panel lines, full landing gear and TWA markings. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Scientific Sky-Master - 36 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft (Skymaster), 160-295
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Purchased new on November 9, 1966 at Cleveland Hobby Shop in Cleveland, Ohio. This was one of Scientifics' biggest and best rubber-free flight, stick-and-tissue models. Features quality die-cut balsa parts, perfectly factory-formed leading and trailing edges for the wings, stripwood and spars, formed wire landing gear and prop shaft, finished wheels, 8 inch Tru-Pitch propeller, plastic spinner, full color decal sheet, clear windshield with printed frames, coving tissue and huge 44" plans sheet with building instructions. Never started and inventoried complete. Please note that the glue is not included.
Revell Martin P6M-1 Seamaster - 'Famous Artist' Issue - (P6M1), 1/136, H176-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Rare Famous Artist Issue from 1960 with Jack Leynnwood artwork. Molded in gray plastic. Never started. All parts, decals and instructions are still in the factory sealed bag. The trading cards may be in the bag, but I cannot tell.
Airfix Saunders-Roe SR-53 - (S.R.53) Bagged Type 3 Logo, 1/72, 100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
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Still factory sealed. 1960s issue. Hard-to-find.
Frog Bristol Beaufort Spin Issue - No 93 Sq RAAF Labuan 1945 or Mk.II 42 Sq Coastal Command RAF (Motorized), 1/72, F229SPIN
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. This model contains the extra parts to allow the fitting of the additional Frog F20 Spin-a-prop motorizing kit (not included). This is a very cleanly molded Beaufort with traditional high Frog quality.
Airfix BAC-111 (BAC 111 One-11) - British United Airlines, 1/144, 02171-7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Type four logo issue. Features fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface lines, optional position landing gear, working airstair rear door and colorful British United decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
ArgoNauts Deep Blue Fleet, 1/700, 06025
Other Materials, Box Condition: Exc
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Highly detailed, cast vinyl model kit that is 9 inches long when assembled. Never started and complete. Includes instructions and color painting guide on the back of the box.
KMC Boeing 727-200 American Airlines, 1/72, PA01
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
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The only 727 ever made in 1/72 scale and long out of production. Large and well molded kit features injection molded main airframe parts with all recessed panel lines, details cast in high-definition, clear injection molded windows and a large decal sheet with full American Airlines markings and stripes. I was discussing this kit with the original manufacturer, and he told me that the molds for this kit have been destroyed, so no reissue is possible. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Junkers Ju-88A-4 / Ju-88D-1 - Bomber or Reconnaissance Versions (Ju88A4 Ju88D1), 1/72, H113-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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1967 issue in near mint condition. Brilliant color and gloss. The is kit is modeled off the D-1 on exhibit at the USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio, USA. Includes parts and decals for D-1 or A-4 variants. Features removable cowling, two detailed engines, optional position landing gear, rotating wheels and propellers, crew of three and four 550lb bombs and bomb racks for the A-4 bomber version. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Guillows Curtiss P-40 Warhawk - 16 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Balsa Wood Kit, 501
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. From the 1960s. One of a very popular 16.5 inch wingspan series of World War 2 stick and tissue flying kits. Includes die cut balsa parts, vacuform nose, wheels, plastic propeller, hardware, vacuform canopy, colored tissue, insignia and full size plans with detailed building instructions. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.