Lindberg Navy R4Y Samaritan (Navy C-131 Convair 340), 1/165, 458-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. late 1950s Cellovision issue with Ray Gaedke box artwork. The Military version of the famous Convair Airliners. Features decals for Navy R4Y. Can be built as civil Convair 340 but modeler will have to provide his own decals.
Lindberg Republic P-47N - Boy Craft Issue, 1/48, R511-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. 1958 Cellovision box featuring Ray Gaedke artwork. "Boy Craft" was the name used by Lindberg to market early Cellovision (clear panel) kits from 1956 to 1958; after this they were simply called Lindberg Cellovision kits. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Revell USS Saratoga (1980 SLE) Aircraft Carrier CV60, 1/542, 5025
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1989 issue. This version is the modified Sara after her SLE (Service Life Extension) that started in October of 1980 at Philadelphia. Highly and correctly modified kit based on the superb 'S' Forrestal model. Nicely detailed full hull kit that measures over 22 inches long when assembled. Features updated island structure, Sea Sparrow launchers, three Phalanx close in weapon systems and airwing of F-14, A-6, EA-6B, F/A-18 and S-3 Aircraft and SH-3 Seaking helicopters. The large decal sheet includes extensive deck markings and aircraft decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes excellent decals and instructions.
Falcon E-1B Tracer AP-2H Neptune F9F-8P Cougar - Triple Conversion Bagged - (F9F8P), 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare. High quality conversions that are very nicely molded. Contains conversions to make the Hasegawa E-1 Tracker into a E-1B, the Hasegawa P2V Neptune into a camo AP-2H, and the Hasegawa F9F into a F9F-8P Recon Cougar. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Gabriel 1909 Ford Model T Touring - Metal Car Kit, 1/20, 26442
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed but the seal has split as shown. Large 1/20 scale. One of a series of popular and desirable metal and plastic kits reissued by Gabriel from original Hubley molds. The metal castings are very well done and detailed. Includes cast metal body, hood, engine, suspension and more, many injection molded parts such as spoke wheels, interior seats and many other details. Includes real white rubber tires. Features two trees of brass plated parts, steering front wheels, full engine detail, removable hood, detailed exhaust, suspension and driveline, complete interior, flexible engine hoses and more. A brochure from this time lists Gabriel's complete car line as the 1909 Model T Sport Runabout, 1909 Model T Touring, 1909 Model T Depot Hack, Duesenberg SJ Town Car and SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton, Packard 1930 Sport Phaeton, Roadster and Dietrich Victoria, Chevrolet 1932 Coupe, Roadster and Phaeton and Ford Model A Roadster, Pickup, Coupe, Victoria, Phaeton, Town Sedan and Station Wagon. The address is listed as 'Hubley Division, Gabriel Industries' and most of the box art shown is still the Hubley box artwork. It states that all items are shipped from Lancaster, PA, which is where Hubley was located.
Gabriel 1912 Ford Model T Depot Hack - Metal Car Kit, 1/20, 26443
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Large 1/20 scale. One of a series of popular and desirable metal and plastic kits reissued by Gabriel from original Hubley molds. The metal castings are very well done and detailed. Includes cast metal body, roof, hood, engine, suspension and more, many injection molded parts such as spoke wheels, interior seats and many other details. Includes real white rubber tires. Features two trees of brass plated parts, steering front wheels, full engine detail, removable hood, detailed exhaust, suspension and driveline, complete interior, flexible engine hoses, numerous woodgrain decals including a full set for the body side, choice of license plates and more. The kit has never been started. All the parts that were in factory sealed bags are still factory sealed. All others have been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The kit is likely from the 1970s. A brochure from this time lists Gabriel's complete car line as the 1909 Model T Sport Runabout, 1909 Model T Touring, 1909 Model T Depot Hack, Duesenberg SJ Town Car and SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton, Packard 1930 Sport Phaeton, Roadseter and Dietrich Victoria, Chevrolet 1932 Coupe, Roadster and Phaeton and Ford Model A Roadster, Pickup, Coupe, Victoria, Phaeton, Town Sedan and Station Wagon. The address is listed as 'Hubley Division, Gabriel Industries' and most of the box art shown is still the Hubley box artwork. It states that all items are shipped from Lancaster, PA, which is where Hubley was located.
Renwal The Visible V8 (V-8) - Transparent Motorized Operating Auto Engine, 1/4, 802-1095
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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This is the early issue from the late 1950s and the '10.95' price extension on the part number. Classic motorized kit with over 100 moving parts. All internal cardboard and cello display packing is present. Includes an unusual full size advertisement for the Visible Chassis, Renwal Guarantee/Parts order sheet, packing inspection tickets, Renwal catalog, Science Program entry form, instructions and original V-8 booklet. When built, all major internal parts move via electric motor and spark plugs (red lights) flash in time. This kit has never been started. The insides are about as original as I have ever seen. All the small parts are still factory sealed and stapled to box six. The screwdriver and glue have never been removed. The motor is still held in with tiny factory bungee cords. I did a 100% inventory on the clear, red, black and gray/metallic parts and they are all present.
Classic Airframes B-57B Canberra USAF, 1/48, 4130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Hard to find. Large scale (1/48) B-57. Features three large decal sheets, many cast resin details, full cockpit, gear well detail and wing ordinance and drop tanks. Never started. All parts still in factory sealed bags. Complete with excellent decals and instructions.
Academy F-86F Sabre Jet - With Microscale Decals, 1/48, 2183
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Includes Microscale 48-102 decals for 'The Huff' and 'Beauteous Butch.' The decals have never been used and are still factory sealed. The actual model is very nice and from new molds. Features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit and intake detail, two piece canopy, standing and sitting pilot figures, full engine, engine, optional detached rear fuselage with cart, detailed gun bay with optional position access door, detailed gear well, optional position speed brakes with detailed well, drop tanks and more. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags. With instructions. NOTE: missing factory decals. Only the Microscale ones are present.
Revell Convair Terrier RIM-2 Missiles with Launcher - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1813-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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One and only issue of this very rare kit. 1958 'S' issue hard box with great box art. Features two missiles with removable boosters, swiveling and elevating launcher, crew of three and instrumentation equipment. The missiles are molded in white and the launcher in medium gray. Never started. Complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are excellent. This kit must be shipped insured.
Frontier Surrey With The Fringe On Top, 1/24
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare multi-media kit from the late 1940s/Early 1950s. Very well detailed and realistic scale model of a four-seat transverse-spring horse drawn buggy with a fabric top. Features many hardwood and balsa parts all cut to shape, plastic suspension springs, wheels, axles and hubs, metal stock, seat covering fabric, cardstock 'fringe' for the top and full size plans and instructions. NOTE: there has been minor assembly. The coach 'box' (5 parts) has been neatly built. It is square and straight. Seat panels have been correctly sanded and half of them covered with fabric. The quality of all work is 'excellent.' There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Frontier Novelty Manufacturing Co. of Los Angeles California was founded by Eli LaCaille. Mr. LaCaille specialized in kits from the 'Pioneering Days' of the USA. He probably began production in the 1940s. By 1951 he was selling 85,000 kits a year. It was also called 'Frontier Manufacturing Company' and that address was given simply as 'Hollywood, California.' These were deluxe, high-quality multi-media models that included the Ox Cart, Buck Board, Covered Wagon, Stage Coach, Ranch Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Surrey With The Fringe On Top, Ore Wagon, Beer Wagon, big-scale 10 Mule Team Borax vehicles, Top Buggy and more.
Frontier Chuck Wagon, 1/24
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Rare. Multi-media kit from the late 1940s/Early 1950s. Includes hardwood pre-cut parts, acetate wheels, suspension, hubs, hoops and axles and real fabric for the top. Very nice and realistic scale model with rear fold-down table with legs and support, front seat and arm rests, shelves, water cask, supplies box and full and detailed suspension down to the brake shoes. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Little is known of the Frontier Manufacturing Company other than the address of Hollywood, California and their line of high quality, early multi-media kits. Kits from this range include the Ox Cart, Buck Board, Covered Wagon, Stage Coach, Ranch Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Surrey With The Fringe On Top, Ore Wagon, Beer Wagon and Top Buggy.
Frontier Covered Wagon (Conestoga Wagon), 1/24
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
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Rare. Multi-media kit from the late 1940s/Early 1950s. Includes hardwood pre-cut parts, acetate wheels, metal hoops and cloth cover. Very nice and realistic model with feedbox, front seat and footrest, tool chest, full and detailed suspension down to the brakes and carved wooden water barrel. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: instructions are photocopies from the last issue of this kit, which had the most plastic parts. The actual kit is the FIRST issue with the fewest number of plastic parts. Only the wagon wheels are plastic; wooden parts are supplied to make the axles, oxen yoke, bolster plate and swivel plate. Little is known of the Frontier Manufacturing Company other than the address of Hollywood, California and their line of high quality, early multi-media kits. Kits from this range include the Ox Cart, Buck Board, Covered Wagon, Stage Coach, Ranch Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Surrey With The Fringe On Top, Ore Wagon, Beer Wagon and Top Buggy.
Frontier Buck Board (Light Wagon), 1/24, 6
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Rare. Multi-media kit from the late 1940s/Early 1950s. Very nice and realistic scale model. Features sprung seat with arm rests, 'buck board' suspension system, foot brake, brake lever and shoes and double tree, single tree and tongue. Includes hardwood pre-cut parts, acetate wheels, hubs and axles as well as metal parts and metal stock as required. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Little is known of the Frontier Manufacturing Company other than the address of Hollywood, California and their line of high quality, early multi-media kits. Kits from this range include the Ox Cart, Buck Board, Covered Wagon, Stage Coach, Ranch Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Surrey With The Fringe On Top, Ore Wagon, Beer Wagon and Top Buggy.
Airfix Blackburn NA-39 Buccaneer Craftmaster, 1/72, 4-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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One of the more dramatic Craftmaster boxes. A British carrier launches heavily battle-damaged Buccaneers with enemy ships within visual range. Other Buccaneers are taking heavy and accurate fire from the enemy, while one ship is engulfed in flames. Propeller driven aircraft fall burning from the sky. The Buccaneer was the world's first purpose designed low level 'below the radar' bomber. Low level strike aircraft have a shorter airframe life limit due to the stresses of low level flying, so the Buccaneer was designed to be very strong and even had many sub-assemblies milled from solid metal. Kit features opening unique rotating bomb bay, folding wings and working arresting hook. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Box has damage and is only graded 'good'.
Airfix Supermarine S6B (S-6B S.6B) Racer - T2 Bagged with Header, 1/72, 1391
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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From the 1950s. Early issue bagged kit with header and second style Airfix logo. Header is in 'Very Good' condition but has been opened and neatly re-sealed with staples. Very nicely molded and detailed earlier kit. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Grumman TBF Avenger - Torpedo Bomber Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA31-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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First issue hardbox 'Four Star' kit from 1958. Model has many action features: Wings fold properly as on the real aircraft, landing gear retracts, bomb bay doors open and torpedo drops, machine gun rotates and elevates, and the prop and wheels turn. Includes four airmen. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Focke-Wulf FW-190 A5-A3 / A7-R3 / A8-R3 / G-3, 1/32, JS060-450
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Well detailed kit with 98 parts. Has optional parts and decals to build any version listed. Features very good cockpit, full engine with exhaust detail, optional position wing flaps and cockpit canopy, detailed gear wells and optional load-outs. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing one small machine barrel (#27). Inventoried with all other parts and excellent decals and instructions.
HP Models Algerie Heavy Cruiser French Navy, 1/700, F023
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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High quality resin kit of a rare subject. Features beautiful turned brass main gun barrels, almost flawless moldings, a very high level of detail (even includes the float plane), exploded parts diagram, scale drawings of the completed kit, color profiles and color flags. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes flags and instructions. The Algerie was built in response to the Italian Zara class heavy cruisers. However, she was much superior in armor and is actually considered the best protected and finest of the 'Treaty Cruiser' designs.
Gunze Sangyo RMS Lusitania Ocean Liner, 1/350, 6000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Highly detailed 28 inch long kit of the famous ocean liner. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.