Aurora McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Series 10 Hughes Airwest, 1/72, 386
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$62
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the left as shown. Colorful 1974 issue molded in bright yellow and with full markings for Hughes. Still the only 1/72 scale DC-9.
Testors Heinkel He-111 Z-1 Zwilling Glider Tug - Russian Summer/Winter 1943, 1/72, 867
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$48
Dated 1979. Detailed kit with 271 parts can be built as one of two versions. Features detailed cockpit, ten figures, display stand, optional position landing gear and more. Includes decals and paint guide for two 1943 Russian theater aircraft, standard or winter camouflage. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Phantom Mustang F-51D (P-51) See-Thru Working Model, 1/32, PA67-498
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$250
First issue of this all time classic. Hardbox is dated 1961. Widely considered to be one of the best visible airplane action kits ever made. Features a full cut away model with interior detail. Buttons on the base activate two motors that make the prop spin, and the main gear and tail wheel retract and extend. Two other levers on the base drop the wing bombs. Inside, this kit is in mint condition. All of the special presentation cardboard is as new and the two motors are still sealed. The kit is molded in the correct first edition shades of clear, red, black, silver and zinc chromate green. The kit has never been started and is inventoried complete with all parts present. Instructions and decals are correct for the first issue and feature the 'Horse' stand decal.
Hasegawa Aichi E13A1 Type-Zero Jake, 1/72, JS-056-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$20
From the late 1970s and an very nice kit for that time. Includes decals and paint guide for four different aircraft. Never started. The parts and decals are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors Lockheed YF-12A Interceptor, 1/48, 588
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$165
Hard-to-find, large 1/48 scale model features weapons bay, optional position bay doors, AIM-47 missiles, detailed cockpits, dual position canopies and optional position landing gear and more. Includes markings for a natural finish, all black NASA test craft and the world record aircraft. The kit has never been started. Some parts are still in factory sealed bags. The parts that are not sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. The YF-12A was the super-secret interceptor project that lead to the SR-71 and the AWG-9/Phoenix Missile system for the F-14 Tomcat.
Revell F-16A or F-16 Prototype with Engine Stand / Tractor and Crew, 1/72, H222
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$39
Still factory sealed but the seal has split as shown. 1976 issue that is detailed for that time. Features all recessed panel lines, decals for two versions, full underwing stores, detailed removable engine, engine stand, tow tractor with tow bar, pilot's boarding ladder and two ground crew.
Revell Sikorsky UH-34D - US Marines or Belgium, 1/48, 4485
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Well detailed model from 1989 features recessed panel lines, full cockpit, cargo section with bench seats, moving main and tail rotors, cable winch and load hood and more. Includes decals for both versions - US Marines and Belgium. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Ambroid Open Platform Wooden 61' Baggage Car - Boston and Maine - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, K-7
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$59
High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO 'Craftsman' kits. These models build an accurate and detailed late 1800/early 1900 prototype. Ambroid kits were limited release models that are widely considered to be the standard of quality for fine HO Craftsman style kits. Features all Northeastern Scale Lumber. Includes pre-cut and carved hardwood pre-scribed sides, milled roof and floor, detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, a sealed bag of detail parts and actual size full instructions and plans. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags and the non-sealed parts have been inventoried complete including instructions. If you have an interest in these highly accurate HO 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/
Hasegawa Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback - US Army AF 61FS 56 FG 'Little Chief' / 19FS 381 FG 'Miss Mary Lou', 1/48, JT57
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Very highly detailed model with 109 pieces. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells, bomb and drop tank load-out, two piece canopy, excellent engine and landing gear detail, decals for both aircraft and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Comet Vought F4U-1 Corsair - 20 inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Model Airplane - (F4U1), 3404-150
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
1970s reissue features traditional wood/tissue construction, printwood, factory cut spars and stringers, fully formed wheels, wire, thrust button, clear canopy material, full size plans, building instructions, covering tissue and propeller. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete including plans/instructions. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Monogram A-4E Skyhawk Hi Tech - With Photoetched Parts - VA-152 USS Shangri La, 1/48, 5469
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$42
1991 High Tech issue with many photoetched parts add significantly to the detail of the model. They include many cockpit details, body strakes, launching hooks, leading edge extension slat tracks (with lighting holes), bomb fuses, pylon sway braces, angle of attack indicator probe and more. this model features 134 pieces, full cockpit, detailed gear wells, optional position leading edge wing slats and trailing edge flaps, drop tanks, iron bombs and missiles, optional position speed brakes and optional position canopy. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg USS Philippine Sea CV-47 Aircraft Carrier, 1/888, 790-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$32
From 1967. Full hull kit measures 1 foot long when assembled. Features full propeller and rudder detail, 'planked' deck, AA guns and an air wing of 6 F8 Crusaders and 6 Skyray fighters. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Although the scale for this model is usually listed as 1/1560, I have listed it as 1/888 because according to the box top, the kit is 1 foot long and CV-47 was 888 feet long (One foot equals 888 feet).
MPC Dassault Mirage IIIC - Israeli Air Force, 1/72, 7008-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
This kit is from Airfix molds and is one of the MPC '3 Big Bonus' features series. Dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s. The model features customizing parts (such as chrome plated bombs, missiles, prop, exhaust, air scoops, antenna and guns), stock and customizing decals and the clear modular display stand. Note that this issue still has 'Craft Master' under the MPC logo. Before this, MPC was marketing Airfix kits under the Craftmaster name in the USA. This continued for several issues and was finally discontinued although MPC continued to distribute Airfix and their own models. Never started. The white parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag; the other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Regulus II Guided Missile with Launcher, 1/48, 378-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$285
Rare. 1958 release of this famous kit featuring classic Jo Kotula boxart. The large 1/48 scale missile comes with a fully operational scale launcher. Please note the very rare 'Parents' Magazine' golden sticker at the left center. When the agreement with Parents' Magazine was approved, Aurora wanted to implement it immediately. Until new boxes could be made with the seal, they used these very shiny gold and black stickers. The model features a well detailed missile with lower booster and the mobile launcher with good suspension detail, valves boxes and covers, tow bar, servicing and access platforms with railings, elevating main pad and three figures. Molded in the correct deep gloss red, silver and dark blue plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts. Includes decals and instructions in 'very good' condition. One small instrument is neatly broke off the pitot tube at the base, but it is present for a easy repair. This kit must be shipped insured. The Aurora "Missile Line" is legendary. In the late 1950s, the first missile model kits sold briskly, so Aurora and Revell both planned extensive lines. However, the missile modeling craze disappeared as quickly as it started. Models that were in the works were canceled or completed if they were far enough along. Those that were completed were fine efforts but sold poorly and had very short lives, making them rare collector items today.
Revell Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B - No. 609 Sq 'Mavis' Pinky Stark, 1/32, 85-4663
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$62
1996 release. Features full cockpit detail and hinged entry/exit door, detailed Napier Sabre Engine with removable engine cowl, movable wheels and prop and decals for Flight Officer L.W.F. "Pinky" Stark with 18 locomotive kills to his credit. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Revell Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu Helen, 1/72, H102-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
1973 Revell Japan hardbox issue that includes a beautiful full color painting guide. Very nicely molded and detailed featuring raised and recessed details, complete cockpit, bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors and very good landing gear and engine detail. Includes a large decal sheet for many aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Sparky 32 inch Wingspan Wakefield-Style Balsa Flying Model Airplane - Coke Bottle Issue, R9-59
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$48
From the 1950s. Rare, large flying model with a Coke bottle next to the young model builders snake plate and his latest finished model. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with high quality printwood, stripwood, wooden stock as required, fully formed wheels, covering tissue, prop and detailed full size plans/building instructions. The model has not been started. Inventoried complete. These aircraft were common in the 1930s when the sport of free-flight model airplanes reached it's zenith. It was not uncommon for these models to fly for 45 minutes or more on rubber power alone - many flew out of site, and it became common practice to write your name, address and phone number on the covering tissue. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Monogram Piper Tri-Pacer - Yellow Plastic Issue, 1/32, 6822
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$79
1973 White Box Mattel-Monogram release of this great large-scale model. Please note that this one is molded in a beautiful, bright, glossy yellow plastic with clear windows. Features opening doors, full interior, removable cowling, engine detail and two pilot/hunter figures and one politically incorrect dead mountain lion. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Fujimi North American P-51D Mustang - USAF 361st FG 375FS 8th Air Force or 'Big Beautiful Doll' 78th FG 83 FS 8th Air Force, 1/48, 5A24
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Well detailed model from early Fujimi Mokei Co. Ltd molds. Finely molded with recessed panel lines and very light, raised rivets. Kit features detailed cockpit, gear wells and engine/firewall, rockets, drop tanks and bombs, color painting guide and a choice of two USAF aircraft. This kit has not been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bags with decals and instructions.
Monogram P-51B Mustang - Col. James Howard 'Ding Hao' - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6806-0125
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$29
1973 release in 1/48 scale that still retains the price extension on the Monogram kit number. Very finely molded and detailed for that time and features detailed cockpit & gear wells, choice of two canopies, pilot figure, dual drop tanks and much more. 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. The model as never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the decals have micro-cracking due to age. Please read the two articles (located on this website) on how to save or restore these or any older kit decals.