Old Plastic Model Kits

Mark Shingler Special Order Only

Aurora Admiral Graf Spee Pocket Battleship, 1/600, 709-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

First issue dated 1958 with Jo Kotula artwork. Full hull model with very good detail for that time. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.

Monogram B-29 Superfortress with Diorama Sheet, 1/48, 5700

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

First issue from 1977. Highly detailed. Includes desirable diorama sheet. Has optional parts for the proper turrets for Thumper or the special turret delete for the atomic bombers. Includes two nuclear bombs 'Little Boy' and 'Fat Man'. These are not included in some later issues. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: decals are intact but age cracked. You will need to provide your own decals.

Testors RF-4 Phantom Spirit of America - US Marines VMFP-3 / USAF RF-4C TAC 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 1/48, 585

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

Features optional position landing gear, detailed cockpit, optional position canopies, opened or closed photo flash ejector doors, underwing pylons and three drop tanks as well as a very large decal sheet for the colorful aircraft on the box and USAF RF-4C. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions. The box has wear as shown but the parts, decals and instructions are in 'excellent' condition.

Skywave Equipment for Modern Ship III / HSS2 Seaking / SH-60 Seahawk / Mk33 / Mk42 / Melara 76mm / Mk45 / M13 / ASROC / CIWS / Mk24 SAM / Mk29 / FCS Mk32TT / OPS49, 1/700, E-1

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

The ideal upgrade for your 1/700 ships. These are very fine moldings with greater detail than standard parts and many parts that do not come with the ships. Contains multiples of all the item shown on the box top. Also includes extensive decals for the helicopters. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Laconia Pennsylvania Mill-Type Gondola - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 344500

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

Laconia kits were popular for their high level of detail in the late 1940s/early 1950s. This craftsman kit features all fittings, accurately pre-cut wooden parts and fully decorated embossed sides and ends in mint condition. Kit has not been started and is complete with all parts and instructions. As is typical of most kits of this era, the model does not include trucks. These make great stand alone models or high-quality rolling stock for your line. Some modeling skills recommended.

MPC 1978 Dodge Van - Stock or Drag Racing 'Krazy Van' with Twin Blown Engines, 1/25, 1-7822

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

Still factory sealed and from 1977. Can be built stock or as a wild custom drag racer. Stock version features detailed underside, interior and engine. Custom version is loaded with features such as two big, blown V-8 engines, racing custom mag wheels, drag slicks, roll cage, bucket seat, traction bars, headers, wheelie casters and more. Molded in color, clear, chrome and with rubber tires.

Classic Models Heath Super Parasol - 1929 Sportplane and Racer - Flying Model, CM-300

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

An excellent Peanut scale flying kit. Features full size plans, instructions, quality balsa printwood, tissue paper, stringers and strip wood, plastic prop, rubber motor, extensive decals and vacuformed cowl, engine and wheels. This kit has no assembly but NOTE that 13 ribs have been professionally cut out. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Comet Grumman F9F-6 Cougar - 23.75 Inches Long Flying Model, P7

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

From 1955. Rare large, full-scale flying kit. Features stick-and-tissue construction, 7 sheets of high quality printwood, pre-cut stringers and spars, vacuformed clear canopy, fully formed wooden wheels, balsa block, dark blue tissue, cut-out insignia on the plans, detailed full size plans with building instructions and also flying instructions. The plans are very nice but have a closed tear along one fold and some very light writing in pencil on them. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes insignia and instructions.

Revell IL-38 Bison - Picture Plane Issue, 1/169, H182-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

1960 Picture Plane hardbox issue of the famous 'S' kit from the late 1950s. Jack Leynnwood box art. This is the second release of this classic model. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

AMT International Scout II, 1/25, 38207

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

2007 issue. Features fully detailed engine, engine compartment, opening hood, full interior and more. Molded in color, clear, chrome and with rubber tires. The kit has not been started. NOTE: has nice-fitting substitute inner wheels. The originals were missing and I found four inners that fit the tires perfectly. Inventoried with all other parts present and includes decals and instructions.

Guillows B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay - 53 Inch Wingspan, 1/32, 2005

Wood and Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

Still factory sealed. Rare, giant 1/32 scale Superfortress. Features die-cut stick and tissue construction with a large number of plastic parts such as nose, gear and bomb bay doors, nacelles, wheels and much more.

Revell The Thermopylae Clipper Ship - 3 Feet Long, 1/70, 5610

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

1980 issue of the Cutty Sark's famous competitor, which the beautiful boxart shows to full advantage. Highly detailed large kit that measures 36 inches long when built. Has complete running and standing rigging instructions; can be built with sails or without. Molded in green, black and ivory plastic. Never started. The parts are still in factory bags. Includes rat lines, detailed assembly instructions, full rigging instructions, billowing sails, decals, flag sheet, a variety of standing and running rigging thread and metal chain. The vac sails are in 'very good++' condition.

Monogram Cord 812 Convertible, 1/24, 2233

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

Still factory sealed. 1978 issue. Nicely molded and detailed. Features highly detailed V8 engine, hinged hood, optional retracted or visible headlamps, whitewall tires and full interior.

Pyro Human Heart Life-Size Anatomical Model, 1/1, C372-300

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+++

Very colorful first issue Pyro kit with fantastic box art. The box is in excellent condition with like-new color and gloss. The model is '...life-size...so anatomically accurate it can be used by medical students-schools-doctors-first aid squads.' Includes full internal works, removable panels, label decals and rotating stand that names each part of the heart. Also includes color booklet 'The Human Heart' which explains this incredible organ. NOTE: kit has minor assembly. 6 parts have been glued together to make 3 sub assemblies. Quality of work is good. No other assembly. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

James Houbrick Payment only, 1/40

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+++

For James Houbrick only

Multiple Toymakers Wright Brothers 1903 Wright Flyer, 1/30

Multimedia Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

Rare kit from 1973. Multiple Toymakers was a division of Miner Industries Inc out of New York, New York. The kit is an interesting mix of wooden and injection molded parts that have been pre-covered in a linen covering. Large scale, roughly 1/30. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.

Monogram Ford Trimotor - TWA or Admiral Byrds Antarctic Expedition - Heritage Edition, 1/77, 6056

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Good++

Still factory sealed. 1983 reissue of the original 'Four Star' model. This very nicely molded kit includes all of the Admiral Byrd accessories and decals and also has early TWA markings.

Strombecker RAI Scarab Racing Car, 1/24, D63-129

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

Rare original issue from the early 1960s. Nice scale kit with steerable front wheels, pilot and cockpit and can be made motorized with the optional D58 Power Pack (not included). Molded in a beautiful dark gloss blue, clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the decals are intact but have a light stain on 1/4 of them.

Aurora United States Air Force Pilot (Steve Canyon), 1/8, 409

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

Rare Playcraft Issue in excellent condition. Color and gloss are 'excellent', all four corners are solid, there are no price tag or tag marks, no fading and no litho loss or tears. The flaws are very small amounts of clear tape on both long sides and general light wear as shown. This kit was also issued as 'Steve Canyon' Air Force Pilot. Very desirable large-scale model with 'Famous Fighters' sunburst logo. Dated 1957. If you look closely, the artwork is the first issue F8U Crusader with the Air Force pilot placed in the foreground. Well detailed large 1/8 scale kit includes all pilot equipment and display base. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Please note that decals did not come with this issue.