Plastic Model Kits
Revell Oldsmobile Delivery Van Highway Pioneers - (Oldsmobile), 1/32, H44
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$38
1953 early issue molded in white and black plastic and it includes colorful insignia for 'Gowland's Bakery.' This kit has never been started. All parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag and it includes the instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/48, 102-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$54
Third issue of Aurora's Camel. It retains the original 1956 box art, but the square Aurora 'Northern Lights' logo is gone, blotted out with a yellow rectangle and the the soon-to-be classic sunburst 'Famous Fighters' oval. There is no Parents' Magazine Seal and no '69' price circle on this issue. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix Boston Bomber A-20 - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$28
Black end panel issue from the 1960s. Features movable rudder, elevator and ailerons, crew and cockpit, movable propeller and wheels and British markings. NOTE: this kit has minor and 'professional' quality assembly to (2) pieces - the pilot is glued to his seat. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Lindberg F-80C Shooting Star - (P-80), 1/48, 500-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$59
From the 1950s and with wonderful artwork. The hardbox is in 'excellent+' condition with great color and gloss. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear with the early O-lin style two-piece, teardrop-based stand. The kit has not been started and is complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Paul Lindberg got his start in 1930s model aviation by designing, building and flying stick and tissue aircraft. His plans appeared in Popular Aviation magazine and he soon made a name for himself. When injection molding showed the way to increased kit sales in the late 1940s/early 1950s, he quickly teamed up with Mr. Olsen to create 'O-lin' models. Ray Gaedke was one the the early artists for O-lin, and he help pioneer dramatic and colorful box artwork. In the early 1950s Paul Lindberg was running the company and had the logo changed to his name. The first logo was circular, with 'Lindberg' in middle and 'Products' 'Incorporated' arched across the top and bottom. The second logo is the 'Yellow Square' that is on this kit. Ray Gadke continued his bold and colorful artwork for Lindberg and did this F-80C boxart as well.
Revell Douglas DC-7 Compania Mexicana De Aviacion, 1/122, H222
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$110
Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find Lodela issue with CMA markings. The actual parts are from Revell's famous 'Pre-S' kit from 1954/55.
Fujimi Kawasaki Goshikisen Ki-100 - Bagged, 1/70, 0708
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$10
Mokei/Bachmann issue most likely from the 1970s. Features rotating prop, retractable undercarriage, working elevator, ailerons and rudder and opening canopy. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing the part that is used in the gear wells if the gear is shown retracted. Inventoried with all other parts including decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Type 21 - 2 Sq 1st Section Lt. Commander Sigeru Itaya - Tainan NAP 1/C Saburo Sakai - 261st FG, 1/72, AP14
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$24
Still factory sealed. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines and excellent detail. Includes decals for all three aircraft including two famous aces.
Model Airways Nieuport 28 1917, 1/16, 1002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$169
Excellent model from 2000 that builds the skeletal inner structure of a Nieuport 28. Features over 190 laser cut hardwood (basswood, birch and plywood) parts, over 200 Britannia metal, copper, aluminum, steel, brass and rubber parts and over 50 Britannia metal castings for the Gnome-Rhone Type 9N rotary engine complete with all cylinders, distributor, spark plugs and crankcase. Details other than the engine (which is a kit to itself) include turnbuckles, guy wires, compression bar, pulleys, wire support brackets, struts, flight instruments, tires and much more. Includes three sheets of full size plans and very detailed instructions. Completed wingspan is 20 inches. Never started. All of the small parts and many of the large parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The few larger parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes all plans and instructions.
Airfix Me-262 - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 11-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
From the 1960s and has the colorful, action-packed artwork that these kits are famous for. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 6-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
1960 issue with dramatic Craftmaster artwork of a pilot landing his heavily battle-damaged D-9 with a dead (and flaming) engine. This is the small box format; kit number 1223-50 has the larger format box. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE: the decals have some lifting.
Hasegawa P-51K Mustang - 'Josie' 340 FS 348 FG / RAF No 19 Sq / No 3 RAAF Australian Squadron No 239 FBW, 1/48, JT31
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
Dated 1995. Very highly detailed model that is superbly molded with all very fine recessed panel lines. Features very highly detailed cockpit and landing gear wells, drop tank, bomb and rocket load-outs, two piece canopy and a very large and detailed decal sheet for one USAAF (includes all stripes as shown in the box art), one RAF and one RAF Australian Squadron aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Corporal Missile - Firestone Surface-to-Surface Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1820-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$145
Classic 1958 model of the early US Army surface-to-surface ballistic missile. Has working launcher which can be configured for towing or set up for launch. Includes crew of three and remote control panel with radar. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box has factory-new gloss and color, four solid corners, no fading, stains or tears, but it does have moderate to heavy creasing as shown at the top.
Aurora M109 Howitzer Tank - (Self Propelled Gun), 1/48, 326-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$75
1969 Big A hardbox issue with an 'excellent' condition box. Hard to find 1/48 armor kit that has very good detail for that time. Features over 100 pieces, choice of long or short barrels (not offered in earlier issues) working bogies and tracks, rotating turret, elevating gun, driver, commander & soldier figures and more. Includes decals for US Army and West German Army. Never started. The actual tank has been inventoried with all parts present and includes decals and instructions but NOTE: missing display base.
Bandai Anti-Tank Gun IV Nashorn - (Sd.Kfz. 164 Hornisse), 1/48, 8258
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$57
Rare 1/48 scale model is part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and crew members that can be assembled in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix F-18 Hornet - High Visibility and Low Visibility 9th Pre-Production Aircraft USN and USMC, 1/72, 9 04024
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$20
Still factory sealed. Dated 1981. Includes decals and paint guide for both aircraft.
Revell Jupiter With Truck And Trailer - US Army IRBM, 1/100, H1824-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$220
Rare. Original one-and-only issue dated 1958. The box is in 'very good' condition with brilliant color and gloss, four solid corners & no repairs, stains or tears, and no price tags or tape (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The flaws are edge and corner wear and light general wear, the two small lithograph chips at the very lower right, a light crease at the top left and other light general wear as shown. The model features a loading crane elevates and swivels 360 degrees & is fully rigged with blocks and tackle; a realistic simulation of the entire load-to-launching process can be duplicated with the trailer, truck, crane and launch pad, crew of 4, textured concrete base, missile launch pad, removable Jupiter IRBM and more. Molded in correct white and olive drab. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are perfectly flat, intact and grade 'excellent+' condition with light age yellow as the only flaw. The instructions are in 'excellent+' condition with slight age yellowing. NOTE: Parts #35, crane corner, is broken in two. Both parts are present and they fit back together perfectly. On two of the crane booms parts, several of the fine braces are broken out. For one, all of the broken parts are present; for another a few tiny braces are broken out and missing. These are straight sections that can be replaced with stock plastic or pulled sprue.
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.
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.
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.
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.