Lindberg Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star Cellovision Issue, 1/72, 426-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$28
Still factory sealed. Early 1960s issue with Ray Gaedke artwork. The original molds were cut by Trim Model Products in the early to mid 1950s. Trim sold them in bags or in hardboxes, then sold the molds to Lindberg in the early 1960s.
UPC USMC Winnie the Whale LVT(A)(4) with 75mm Gun - (ex Adams), 1/40, 2157-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
UPC early to mid 1960s issue from the original high quality Adams molds. This very well detailed model features movable tracks and wheels, rotating turret and machine gun, elevating 75mm gun, four man crew with two infantrymen. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 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. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in 1955 or 1956, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Adams never issued the kit. The famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn purchased the Adams molds and ended up with the jeep. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. Then UPC (Universal Power Master) either leased or purchased (probably the former) the Adams molds from SNAP in the 1960s. While most UPC kits say 'Made in Japan' the ex-Adams models do not and say 'Made in USA'. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
Aoshima Grumman F4F Wildcat, 1/72, 13
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$18
Newer release using the original molds. This was a good kit for that time and features properly folding wings, working ailerons, rotating propeller and wheels, detailed landing gear and more. The model as never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing pilot. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions.
Jetco Dayton-Wright TB-1 Racer - Peanut Scale Static or Flying Model Airplane, PS-1
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$48
Jetco was a producer of high quality gliders (the famous Thermic series), rubber and gas free flight and radio controlled aircraft. Jetco kits used the best materials and are very well engineered and complete. This kit is designed by the famous Henry Struck (renowned in national competition and for other designs for Berkeley) and features retractable landing gear and scale details - acceptable for static display or flying. The model has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present.
ESCI Dassault-Breguet Mirage III E - French / Swiss / Australia RAAF / Spanish Air Force, 1/48, SC 4030
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Nicely molded kit. Features detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy, supersonic drop tanks and missiles and extensive decals for all versions listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell S-100 Class German Fast Attack Craft, 1/72, 05051
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$56
Still factory 'round-tape' sealed. From 2001. This very highly detailed, large 1/72 scale Schnellboot is from new molds and has 184 pieces.
Airfix Messerschmitt Bf-109 G-6 - Bagged, 1/72, 86
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$20
1960s bagged issue with header and Type Three logo. The bag and header are both original and the kit is molded in the correct light blue and clear plastic. Never started and it has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Douglas A-20B/C Havoc - RAF or USAAF - (A-20B A-20C A20B/C), 1/48, 8644
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$49
Still factory sealed. From 1995 and long out of production. Large scale 1/48 Havoc builds the "B" or "C" variant. Includes decals for USAAF 86th BS, 47 BG Italy 1943 and RAF No.114 Sq North Africa 1942. Very well molded kit with over 95 parts featuring all recessed panel lines, highly detailed cockpit and bomb bay, rear gunners station, optional parts for different variants, optional position bomb bay doors, weighted tires, optional position landing gear. optional long range ferry tank and more.
LS Mitsubishi A6M5 Type 52 Zeke, 1/72, 6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$29
Very early LS kit. Even at this early date, you can see why LS became legendary for it's quality. Features well molded parts with all fine recessed panel lines, decals for several aircraft, moving rudder, wing flaps and ailerons, choice of drop tank or bomb, sliding canopy and retracting landing gear. The model has not been started. The parts are still in factory sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the display stand is missing. The fact that Hasegawa still uses some LS molds testifies to their detail and accuracy.
Lindberg Northrop SM-62 Snark Intercontinental Guided Missile, 1/48, 687
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$44
The Snark was America's first Intercontinental Cruise Missile. Maximum speed was 650 MPH and the range was 6000 miles; guidance was by an internal celestial system and the warhead was nuclear. SAC units operated Snark from 1958 to the early 1960s. This kit features mobile launching platform, detailed missile, stair lift check stand, tractor, jet engine and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg F-94C Starfire, 1/48, 519-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
1950s early issue with the newer logo on the box top and the original round Lindberg logo on all four box top sides. The fantastic artwork is by Ray Gaedke. Molded in correct high gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% with all plastic parts present and instructions. NOTE: missing decals. 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.
Fujimi Kawasaki Goshikisen Ki-100, 1/70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
Early 1960s Fujimi Japan issue with very collectible box artwork and a very glossy box top. Features rotating propeller, retractable undercarriage, working elevator, ailerons and rudder and opening canopy. Comes with a very nice full color painting guide for 4 different aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
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.
Bandai Panzer H 18/2 Auf Gw II (105mm) WESPE - With Bandai Fieldwords Bricks - Sd.Kfz.124, 1/48, 8221-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$46
Rare 1/48 scale kit. Part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Guillows De Havilland DH-80A Puss Moth - 24 inch Wingspan RC/CL/Rubber Powered Kit, 306
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$55
Large scale well detailed kit. Can be flown rubber free flight, gas free flight, or converted to electric RC using today's small and light servos and receivers. Well detailed with scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, vacuform nose/cowl and engine, full color decals, colored tissue, die cut balsa parts, rubber motor, plywood firewall and excellent full size plans. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, 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.
Hawk Westland Mk II Lysander, 1/48, 563
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$40
Still factory sealed. 1967 softbox issue with John Andrews artwork is very nicely detailed and features over 60 pieces, very good cockpit and observer station with map plot, machine gun and ammunition cases, pilot and observer figures, opening canopy, detailed engine, optional bomb load and more.
Testors 1933 Chrysler Imperial Phaeton, 1/24, 834
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$75
Still factory sealed. This very well detailed model Features 117 pieces, rolling chassis build up just like the rear car, full front and rear suspension, driveline, differential, steering gear, exhaust, detailed engine, removable hood, full interior detailing and more, Usually molded in two plastic colors and with about 40 chrome plated parts.
Revell History Makers Thor and Jupiter IRMB Missiles, 1/110, 8639
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$68
1983 limited edition. The two model inside are reissues of the two rare "S" kits from the late 1950s and make perfect 'Classic Builders.' Originally these were two separate kits. Thor comes with a complete launcher/trailer, display base, truck and support equipment. Jupiter comes with launcher, truck and transport trailer, erecting crane and base. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Hawker Typhoon, 1/72, 389P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$29
Excellent condition 1950s issue that even includes the glue capsule. Nicely molded with all recessed panel lines. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPM Sikorsky R-4B or HNS-1 - USAAF or Coast Guard, 1/72, 72045
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Very well detailed injection molded model with brass photoetched parts. Features complete cockpit and decals for two versions - USAAF Tinian 1945 and HNS-1 US Coast Guard 1944. The kit has never been started. The parts are either inventoried complete or still in the internal factory sealed bag. Includes decals and instructions.