ESCI F-104 Red Baron - N104RB Greenamyer(CF-104), 1/72, 9037
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$20
From 1983. NOTE: builder only, please read carefully. Hard to find version of the famous record holding civil aircraft. Formerly a Canadian Starfighter, Darryl Greenamyer bought the aircraft and tried for the new low altitude closed circuit speed record. His first attempt was successful but not 'legal' - the ground monitoring equipment had failed. The second run was successful also, but the aircraft was destroyed. NOTE: this kit has minor and 'professional' quality sub assembly - the two exhaust parts are assembled and the intake fences are glued to the cockpit halves. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried and NOTE: missing cockpit tub and control stick. Otherwise includes all other parts, large and 'near mint' condition decals and instructions.
Aurora-KB Fokker E-V (D-VIII) - Polish Air Force, 1/48, 1135-170
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$48
1972 issue with revised molds and better quality. Includes pilot, ground crewman and battle terrain base. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The aircraft represented in this kit fought with the Polish Air Force against the Ukranian forces in 1919 but by that point it was a D-VIII. The Fokker E.V was a fantastic performer and the result of a longtime Fokker development, the cantilever wing. In addition to greatly reducing drag, a properly built cantilever wing is very light and strong. This wing was first used on prototype V17 and then on V28 which took part in the Second Fight Competition (July 6-14 1918) where the most experienced German front line pilots chose new fighters for late war service. V28 was chosen for it's excellent flying properties and 200 of the production aircraft, known as the Fokker E.V, were ordered. Over 289 aircraft were delivery. The E.V began front line service on August 5, 1918; Lt. Emil Rolff of Jasta 6 reported an aerial victory on August 17. However, the day before, an E.V suffered catastrophic wing failure. Two days later, the same failure cost Lt. Rolff his life. All E.Vs were immediately grounded. A detailed investigation showed that there were fatal defects in the wing assembly caused by slack manufacturing processes. Although it was not his fault, Fokker took this opportunity to re-design and strengthen the wing. Existing E.V aircraft received new wings and newly built aircraft were designated D.VIII. Modified aircraft made it back to the front in November, too late for service. However, the aircraft saw active service after that war with the Freikorps air units, the Polish Air Force against Russia, the Dutch Air Force and an unspecified number went to France and the USA.
Strombecker Convair Manned Observational Satellite Vehicle, 1/200, D39-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$235
Very are kit from the late 1950s and in great condition inside and out. The artwork is by Cal Smith and entitled 'Tender Flight Arriving.' The model is based on Krafft Ehricke design of Convair's Astronautics Division as a 200 foot long, 600 mile-high orbiting laboratory for 4 men. The model is molded in very light blue plastic is 24 inches long when assembled. Includes a black display stand and large stand decal. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are flat and in amazing 'excellent++' condition. The instructions are 'near mint+' with very light yellowing as the only significant flaw.
Aurora Piasecki H-25A Army Mule - US Air Force / Army / Navy / Marines, 1/48, 502-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$225
Very rare "Northern Lights' logo first issue from 1956. Even rarer in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. The box has factory-new gloss and color, four solid corners, no stains, creases, tears or fading. It has no price tags (or marks from any) and incredibly it even missed the factory tape machine - there is no tape and no marks or stains from tape. Very, very light wear is the only flaw. Earlier in the 1950s a company called 'Helicopters for Industry' created a line of large early kits. In 1956 Aurora bought the molds and quickly reissued these models with new box artwork. Features cockpit seats, control sticks and instrument panel, full landing gear and decals for all four versions listed. Molded in the correct high-gloss olive drab and clear plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Otaki Leopard II Tank Motorized, 1/48, OT-4-19
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$48
Still factory sealed. Nicely detailed scale kit with realistic track drive through an included Mabuchi FA-130 motor and gear box.
Revell Bendix Talos US Navy Missile SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$149
First and only issue of this rare, large-scale kit. The hardbox is dated 1978 and has incredible artwork and the 'S' Cement logo on the sides. Large scale and well detailed featuring removable missile with moving top stage forward fins, complete working launcher and crew of three. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell North American P-51B Mustang - Gentile's 'Shangri-La' 336th FS 4th FG / 'Bald Eagle' 374 FS 361 FG / 'Big Mac Junior' 382 Sq 363 FG - Japan Issue, 1/32, H295
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$79
Rare Revell of Japan issue dated 1976 in big 1/32 scale. As with most Revell Japan released, this one contains additional decals over the USA releases. In this case, it has markings for the three aircraft listed in the title as well as detailed painting information. Features detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engine, removable cowl, full cockpit detail, pilot figure and rotating wheels and propeller. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are in 'mint' condition but please read the article on this website about using and saving older decals. I advise taking these precautions before using any older kit decals.
MPC Anti-Aircraft Battery Morris 6x4 Truck / Bofors 40mm AA Gun / Five Crew, 1/76, 1-6209
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$22
Still factory sealed. Includes the Morris truck/tractor, gun and crew and has many working features.
Air Lines DH-88 Comet Racer - (ex Frog), 1/72, 4901
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$29
From about 1965 and finely molded for that time in silver and clear plastic. Features separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudder, two pilots and two standing figures. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Box art is by the famous Jo Kotula who did 1930s covers for the magazine 'Model Airplane News' and later the Aurora box art of the late 1950s. Air Lines kits are all Frog molds that the Lines Brothers imported to the USA between 1964-1966. The kits, decals and instructions were made in England, then imported to the USA where Testors created the boxes with the colorful trading cards on the back. There are one or two trading cards on each box which show the boxart but not the advertising/logo. Some kits contain a Testors color painting guide also, but it is not specific to any model.
Hawk US Army Corporal Missile - With Launching Pad / Tracking Radar / Starting Tower wtih Controls, 1/48, 508-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Rare first issue hardbox dated 1958 with Bill Campbell artwork. Very nicely molded in three colors of plastic and features launcher, detailed missile, radar unit, control center with starting boom, cable and crew. includes full decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Strombecker Convair Manned Observational Satellite Vehicle, 1/200, D39-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$195
Rare kit from the late 1950s. The artwork is by Cal Smith and entitled 'Tender Flight Arriving.' The model is based on Krafft Ehricke design of Convair's Astronautics Division as a 200 foot long, 600 mile-high orbiting laboratory for 4 men. The model is molded in very light blue plastic is 24 inches long when assembled. Includes a black display stand and large stand decal. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are flat and in amazing 'excellent++' condition. The instructions are 'near mint' with typical yellowing as the only significant flaw.
Aurora M8 Munitions Carrier and 8 Inch Howitzer, 1/48, 333-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$185
Hard-to-find 1/48 scale model includes both kits. M8 features movable tracks and bogie wheels, movable bulldozer blade and ammunition loader. The Howitzer has a movable breech and wheels, recoil mechanism, limber and gun trails and 7 figures. The kit has never been started. Both kits have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts including decals and instructions. Aurora did not issue a terrain base with this kit.
Megow Vultee Vanguard, S52
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
1930s solid wood display model. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes plans/instructions.
Airfix A.W. Seahawk - British Fleet Air Arm or Luftwaffe - Bagged, 1/72, 105
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$14
1960s Type Three logo bagged issue with an 'excellent' condition header. Includes decals for the two versions listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the clear bag is a replacement.
Monogram Mustang P-51B - Ding Hao - Blue Box Issue, 1/48, 6806-0100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$32
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Mint' condition. Mattel Logo and SkyStick issue dated 1968; please note this is the last Monogram Blue-Box issue of this model to have a price suffix on the part number. Well molded and detailed model for that time featuring detailed cockpit and gear wells and choice of two canopies. The decals are for Col. Howard, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was an AVG pilot and became the first US pilot to become an ace in both the Pacific and European theaters. His aircraft 'Ding Hao' means 'OK!' in Chinese.
MPC Color Me Gone Roger Lindamood's Funny Car - With Factory Painted Body And Twin Chutes, 1/25, 1-0756-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$425
Very Rare early 1970s issue. Features factory painted body in metallic blue - this paint is in amazing 'mint' condition and has been protected for shipping. Includes detailed engine, complete funny car chassis build up just like the actual car, detailed suspension and driveline, racing cockpit, lift-off body with front support and more. Includes two 'popped' drag chutes and rigging instructions. Molded in the correct blue, yellow, red-tinted clear, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Chrome plating is in amazing 'near mint++' condition. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition. There are no tire burns on the parts but NOTE: there is one tire burn on the decal sheet. This kit must be shipped insured.
Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf-109E Emil - Bulgarian or Romanmian Air Forces, 1/48, JT123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$28
Widely considered the finest '109 kit in this scale. Includes decals and paint guide for both aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell V-2 with Trailer and Launcher - History Makers Issue, 1/54, 8601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$68
1982 release. Re-release of the popular early 1960s kit. Has many operational features. Missile has removable panel with full interior featuring fuel tanks, rocket engine and more. Includes launcher and transport trailer/erector. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora The Phantom of the Opera - Universal Pictures - Canada Issue, 1/8, 428-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$140
1964 Aurora of Canada issue. NOTE: builder kit only. This model has been started. The following sub-assembly are built: one rock is glued to the base; dungeon is built; leg halves assembled; shoe halves assembled. Quality of assembly is 'excellent' to 'very good'. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Main Line Models 42' Wood Box Car - New York Central - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Very high quality wood and metal kit from the Golden Age of HO Craftsman kit. Builds a very accurate and highly detailed prototype of the 42' box car. Kit features pre-cut and pre-scribed hardwood sides that are factory painted tuscan red and lettered, cut and pre-milled hardwood roof and floor, hardwood pre-cut and scribed car ends, wood and metal stock as required, metal ladders, and brake wheel, metal grab irons, brake details and more. The model has never been started. The small parts are still factory sealed and the other parts have been inventoried complete and includes full size plans/instructions. If you have an interest in these kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website. Please cut and paste this link in your browser to see it - http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plastic-model-kit-history/the-ho-scale-model-railroading-revolution-of-the-1940s/