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ESCI Canadair CL-13 Mk.IV Sabre (F-86) - MkVI RCAF 439 Sq 1st Wing / MkIV RAF 112 Sq 2nd TAF / MkVI Luftwaffe 1st Staffel JF71 Richthofen / Mk IV Aviazione Miltare Italiana 4th Stormo Caccia Grosseto Italy 1958, 1/48, 4038

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG++

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Still factory sealed. Limited issue kit. Nicely molded with very fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit and gear well detail, decals for all aircraft listed, optional position speed brakes with detailed wells, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, drop tanks and optional position canopy.

Guillows Nieuport 27 - 18 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Balsa Wood Kit, WW-8

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. Purchased new in 1965. One of a very popular line of World War 1 flying aircraft stick and tissue kits with 18 inch wingspan. Kit features scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, light vacuform nose cowl, die cut balsa parts, colored tissue, rubber motor and full decals. Includes full size detailed plans. 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.

Marx The 'Sea Witch' Full-Rigged Clipper Ship 33 Inches Long, 1/96

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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Rare and beautiful original issue from the 1950s. Measures 33 inches long when assembled as has over 500 parts and excellent detail throughout. The world's largest toy manufacture, Louis Marx, spared no expense in this early 1950s entry into the growing field of plastic models. The model claims to the first time that anyone could build a museum-quality large ship at home. The claim is correct since the kit pre-dates the Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark. Prior to this model, only wood kits were available for sailing ship enthusiasts. These required a great deal time, skill and craftsmanship. A great deal of thought went into the design of this large and complicated kit to make it easier to construct. The most complicated painting areas, the hull and deck, were dealt with in an exceptional fashion. The hull was factory assembled and painted. The plastic is black, and the under the waterline is factory painted copper and inside above the decks is white. This paint is in excellent condition. The three main decks were tin lithographed, which means the decks are completely finished with all the detail of wood; boards are of different shades and divided by perfect, thin black lines. These decks are in near mint condition with minimal if any wear. The rest of the parts are molded in three colors of plastic to further minimize painting. The vacuformed billowing sails are in very good condition as well. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the factory bags with the exception of the white parts which were never factory sealed; those parts have been inventoried complete. Including the booklet about the Clipper Ships, the box containing the 'Captain and Crew' figures, different rigging materials, decals and more. The instructions are a work of art themselves. They are a very large and well-produced affair with numerous photos of the assembled kit, enlarged drawings, detailing tips and standing/running rigging instructions. A beautiful kit in excellent condition. Another of Marx's rare kits is the large Chris Craft Constellation. It had fantastic detail for that time but also suffered from an initial high price which resulted in poor sales for both kits (and rarity today).

Revell P & O Liner SS Oriana - Motorized Ocean Liner Master Modelers Issue, 1/493, H401-398

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+++

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Very rare motorized kit from 1961. First and only issue. The hardbox includes the Master Modelers logo. The kit is very nicely detailed and 20 inches long when assembled. It includes the electric motor and all hardware, brass contacts and gears required for motorization. Inside, the kit is as new. All parts, motorizing kit, and paperwork are still sealed in the factory bag. This kit was one in an entire series of motorized kits that Revell issued in 1960, 61 and 62. Mold modification were made to these kits for the series- USS Arizona, USS Coral Sea, Scissors Bridge, Sherman Tank, Sport Fisherman, PT-212, Austin Healey , Corvette, Long Beach Tugboat, Robert E Lee, Allison Turbo-Prop Engine and Ford Ranchero. This is not a complete list. The reason for the discontinuation of the kits is not known. Contributing factors may have included the high selling price or returns issues.

William H Low Co 1900s American La France Combination Hose Wagon - Wilo Line Fire Trucks, 1/24, CH110

Multimedia Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair

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Very rare. Likely from the 1940s. William H Low Co., of Braintree Mass., issued the 'Wilo Line' which included a superb series of antique commercial firefighting equipment. The scale is given as 1/2" and the finished wagon is approximately 7.5 inches long (and over 14 inches long with the front hitch bar). The kits were very advanced for the time and shared many of the pre-fabrication methods of Hudson Miniatures. Wilo Line kits features "all parts in this kit cut to size and shape." Includes beautiful plastic injection molded spoke wheels, precut and machined large and small wooden parts, finished tanks, hose material, metal stock, a sealed bag of smaller parts including a great many more fully carved wood parts, brass chain, metal parts and full size plans with numerous drawings and detailed text instructions. There is even a painting guide. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed small-parts bags with the non-sealed parts inventoried complete including instructions/plans. The kits in this line include Amoskeag Steamer, Hose Reel, Hose Wagon, Chemical Engine and others. In most cases they are the only kit in existence of these historic vehicles.

William H Low Co 1800s Amoskeag Steamer (Steam Pumper) - Wilo Line Fire Truck, 1/24, FP7

Multimedia Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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Very rare. Very highly prefabricated and detailed. Likely from the 1940s. William H Low Co., of Braintree Mass., issued the 'Wilo Line' which included a superb series of antique commercial firefighting equipment. The scale is given as 1/2" and the finished steamer is 8 inches long. The kits were very advanced for the time and shared many of the pre-fabrication methods of Hudson Miniatures. Features plastic injection molded spoke wheels, completely precarved boiler, a vast number of other completely carved and cut large and small wooden parts, numerous completely carved smaller wooden parts, numerous cast metal fittings, working metal bell, hoses, metal stock as needed, sandpaper, complete instructions, a parts layout, photos of the actual steam and the model being built and complete and full size plans. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions/plans. The kits in this line include Amoskeag Steamer, Hose Reel, Hose Wagon, Chemical Engine and many others. In most cases they are the only kits in existence of these historic vehicles. Bill Low did design at least one 'non-fire truck' kit in his Will-O-Line - a Conestoga Wagon, advertised as being 1/24 scale, kit #B14 for $2.85 listed as "This is another Museum Piece by Bill Low." After seeing these fire truck kits, I do not doubt that.

UPC Lockheed P-38L Lightning (ex-Marusan), 1/50, 5055-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

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Still factory sealed. Purchased new in 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio. Larger scale kit from Marusan molds. 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.

Revell Martin B-26 Marauder Flak Bait, 1/72, H111-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

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1966 first release hardbox. Features movable props, wheels, guns and turrets - two detailed engines with removable cowls, optional position landing gear and a crew of three. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Eduard TWO KITS Sopwith Pup - #9899 No. 4 (Naval) Squadron Dover Oct. 1917 / #A648 No. 54 Sq RFC in France Dec of 1916, 1/48, 8011

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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Includes two complete #8011 model kits. Each one is well detailed and features injection molded main airframe parts, numerous photoetched brass details, cast resin parts, white metal parts and decals for multiple aircraft. The kits have never been started. Factory sealed bags with decals and instructions present.

Eduard Sopwith Triplane with Skis, 1/48, 8073

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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Highly detailed kit with many photoetched brass and resin detail parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE the decal backing paper has very light stains; the actual transfers are clean with no stains.

Aurora 12 O'Clock High B-17 Bomber Formation, 1/156, 352-198

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Dated 1965. Issued with the popular TV program '12 O'Clock High.' Very rare 3 plane kit with special ground base showing airfields, railroad yards and factories, special 'bombs away' stand, one special 'battle damage' decal sheet for the B-17s, another unique decal sheet for the three B-17s 'Aces High,' 'Fancy Diver' and 'King Pin' and the 'bomb' stands and a full color poster of the box art by Mort Kunstler. The three B-17s are molded in the correct dark green and clear, while the 'bomb' stand arms are clear and the base is black. The kit has never been started. Two of the B-17s are still in the factory sealed bags; the third one has been inventoried with all parts present Complete with poster, special stand, stand arms, two unique decal sheets and instructions. Must be shipped insured.

Monogram Cessna 180 - Four Star Issue, 1/41, PA123-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG+

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Still factory sealed but the seal has split along the bottom side. Hardbox is dated 1965 and this is the first issue of this classic, large-scale kit. Has many working features - prop spins, cowl comes off to show detailed engine and doors open to reveal detailed interior.

Monogram Grumman Gulfhawk (F3F), 1/32, PA58-198

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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First issue 'Four Star' kit dated 1960. This airplane is a civil F3F that was flown for Gulf Oil by the famous stunt pilot Al Williams. The kit has several action features: When you pull the prop outward and rotate it CCW, the landing gear retracts. Pull it outward and rotate it CW, and the gear extends. Push the prop in, and it freewheels as normal. Kit features a movable control surfaces, highly detailed cockpit, full decals including striping, sliding canopy, rigging material and instructions for rigging and is molded in clear, orange and silver. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and excellent decals and instructions. Box would grade higher than 'good', but there is general wear and tape on the sides, split corners and side tape tears.

Aurora Sopwith Triplane Black Maria, 1/48, 100-79

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

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SALE!! Still in the factory seal but there is a 4" split. 1963 first issue hardbox with Jo Kotula artwork and 79 cent price extension. The box top has the 'new for '63' simple outline logo while the short box sides still have 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval logo.

Aurora Boeing F4B-4 - (F4B4), 1/48, 122-69

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

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SALE!! 1958 first issue with fantastic Jo Kotula boxart. This is the Parents' Magazine issue with the seal located in the lower right. In the day this was considered a fine kit and rated highly in reviews. Classic 1930s Navy Biplane Fighter that is still famous for their colorful paint jobs at that that time. Cowl, tail and trim color would vary with the group's Aircraft Carrier (Ranger, Lexington or Saratoga and the aircraft's position in the flight formation. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Merlin Models Potez 25 - Bagged, 1/72, 56A

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

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Rare. Features nice limited-run injection molded main parts, many cast metal details and full decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

AML Arado Ar-79 - Luftwaffe 1944 or Hungary 1944, 1/72, 72 016

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Mint

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Features very nicely detailed injection-molded main parts with fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit and with photoetched details. Includes and decals for the two aircraft listed.

Special Hobby F2G-1 / F2G-2 Super Corsair - Sohio Racer, 1/48, SH48049

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

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Highly detailed model that features many resin parts (including engine), film instruments, photoetched details, finely molded injection parts with fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit, exhaust and intake detail and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Revell CSS Alabama Civil War Raider, 1/96, 5621

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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1988 issue. Large scale kit measures 33 inches long and 18 inches tall when assembled. Features pre-formed billowing sails, preformed ratlines, anchor chain and cord for running and standing rigging, 20 crew members, detailed armament, operating propeller hoist and detailed deck fittings. Also includes complete step by step assembly instructions and full rigging instructions/diagrams. Inside, the kit has not been started. Most of the gray parts (details) are still factory sealed. The white tree and two gray trees were not sealed and I have inventoried those complete. Includes building and rigging instructions in 'excellent' condition.

Guillows Curtiss P-40 Warhawk - 16 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Balsa Wood Kit, 501

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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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. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and 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.