Yellow Cat Japanese Navy Particular Type 2 Motor Launch Ka-mi Late, 1/35, 35024
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$119
Very, very rare and highly detailed model cast in high definition resin. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. The Special Type 2 Launch Ka-Mi (Toku-ni-shiki uchibitei kami) was the first amphibious tank of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in WWII. However, too few were produced too late for it to have an impact. The Ka-Mi was designed, initially, to assault islands. However, by the time it entered service, the Japanese forces were already on the defensive. They were used for infantry support, sometimes as moving pillboxes. Three formed the 1st Yokosuka Special Naval Landing Force based at Saipan, while two saw action in Leyte in 1944. They were affected to various naval garrison detachments in the Southern Pacific and East Indies. The USMC encountered the Ka-Mi when assaulting the Marianna and Marshall islands, at Guam, Aitape and Biak in New Guinea, and during the invasion of Leyte. Some sources claim that, off the coast of Leyte, USMC LVTs attacked and destroyed some Ka-Mis. Two survived to this day at the Kubinka Museum and on Palau island.
Tamiya Elefant - Sd.Kfz.184 Schwerer Jagdpanzer - German Heavy Tank Destroyer - With Taimya Zimmerit Coating Sheet, 1/35, 35325
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$52
This model includes a factory sealed aftermarket Tamiya #12644 "Zimmerit Coating Sheet For 1/35 Scale Elefant" (this kit). The actual model is well molded and highly detailed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the instructions are high quality photocopies; the original instructions are missing.
Tamiya Kubelwagen Type 82 Ramcke Parachute Brigade - Pkw.K1 Volkswagen Jeep, 1/35, 35304
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$24
Highly detailed and includes all figures shown. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the instructions are photocopies. The original instructions are missing.
Tamiya Sturmgeschutz IV Sdkfz163, 1/35, MM187
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
Very well detailed and molded. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions.
SMER Fokker S-11 Instructor Trainer, 1/50, 117
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$19
Still factory sealed; the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top concave as shown. Hard-to-find kit of the Dutch Trainer in a large near 1/48 scale. Dependable, sturdy, and reportedly docile, this primary trainer was developed soon after WW II. According to one source the design concept was created during the German Occupation of the Low Countries. The S-11 was successful and exported to Brazil, Bolivia, Israel, Italy and Paraguay Some examples manufactured under license in Brazil (including a tricycle gear version) and Italy. Several examples were reported in civilian in in the state of Georgia & aerobatic use as recently as 2017.
Adams Thor Missile at White Sands - With Launch Pad And Crew, 1/87, K162
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+++
$225
This rare kit dated 1958 and features a well detailed Thor missile, complete launching tower and ground crew of three. Molded in gloss white and medium gloss gray. Decals and instructions are in amazing 'near mint' condition. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the box displays much better than the 'good+++' grade. It is graded as such because at the factory, workers used black paint to remove the price extension from the kit number. The lower short side panel is neatly done, but they used a little too much paint on the top short panel and there is a run.
Revell F-101 Voodoo - With Eduard PE / Eduard Mask / AeroMaster Decals - (ex Monogram), 1/48, 85-5853
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
Includes the following aftermarket parts, which are all never used and complete: Eduard #48394 F-101 PE Set designed for this kit (two frets and printed instruments), Eduard #EX108 F-101 Voodoo mask set designed for this kit and Aeromaster #48-506 'Century Wings In Color F-101B Voodoo' decal sheet and full color painting guide. The actual model is the 2007 issue from quality Monogram molds. This large and well detailed 1/48 scale model features full cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed wheel wells, Falcon and Genie (Nuclear) Missiles, optional position speed brakes and more. Includes decals for two aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Moon Ship - (XSL-01) 'S' Issue, 1/96, H1825-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$349
Rare 1957 first and only Revell issue in investment-grade "Near Mint" condition. When sales of the dramatic XSL-01 Moon Rocket did not meet expectations, Revell molded the top stage in a different color plastic from the XSL-01, added a special 3D Moon Base Stand and boxed it as this stand-alone kit. The result was this Moon Ship with incredible box art. The box art invites you to 'Enter the Age of Space' with these action features: retractable landing ski, removable fuselage section with detailed cabin with controls and instrument panels and a crew of three astronauts. Molded in correct baby blue plastic. This model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Box condition details: The color and gloss are perfect. The box looks as if it was just removed from the original shipping box. It actually displays 'Mint' but is graded as 'Near Mint' because there is a very small factory tape litho pull on the long upper long side. The litho pull is on the bottom edge and measures 7mm x 7mm.
Revell USS Pine Island Seaplane Tender - With PBM-5 Mariner Seaplane, 1/424, H362-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Original issue 'S' hardbox is dated 1958 and is in excellent condition. Not the 1990s reissue. Very nicely detailed and molded for that time featuring moving cranes and main gun turrets, separately molded AA armament, detailed Martin PBM-5 Mariner Seaplane and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: while all parts are present, one yardarm is broken off the fore kingpost and is missing. Easily replaced with stock plastic or pulled sprue. NOTE: the decals are present but in 'poor' condition due to bug damage. Instructions are 'good++' and have no bug damage. The 1950s "S" USS Norton Sound molds were modified to create this kit (which made any reissue of the Norton Sound impossible).
Revell F-102A Delta Dagger with 14 Ground Accessories - 'S' Issue, 1/48, H282-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$495
Very rare first and only issue dated 1958. This version of Revell's large F-102 includes all the ground equipment and crew shown on the front cover. The F-102 aircraft features landing gear and flaps the retract and extend when canopy is opened and closed, removable rear section and detailed engine, engine, movable control surfaces, opening weapons bay with Falcon missiles and more. The ground equipment includes mobile staircase with work platform, tow tug with driver, 'Restricted Area' signs, trailer tongue, missile loading trailer, power cable trailer with reels, engine-hauling trailer, engine unloading trailer, three missile racks, kneeing mechanic figure and mechanic figure with clipboard. The F-102 is molded in silver and clear while the ground equipment is molded in bright yellow. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, both correct decal sheets and both sets of instructions present. Both instruction sets are in 'excellent+++' condition. Both decal sheets are perfectly flat, 100% intact and in 'excellent++' condition with slight yellowing as the only flaw. NOTE: while all parts are present, the tiny axles are broken off of the missile trailer and missing. This is unfortunately common with this kit because they are incredibly small and fine. NOTE: the very top of the box displays 'Near Mint++" condition but is only rated 'Excellent++' because there is general wear and scuffing on the two long side panels. Please note that this kit must be shipped insured.
Italeri Mig-37B Ferret E And Italeri Rafale B And Maquette La-176, 1/72, 162
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$32
SALE!! Includes all three factory sealed kits.
Revell Douglas DC-9 - N9DC Prototype, 1/120, H246-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
1966 hardbox issue with Douglas Prototype markings. The model has never been started. The parts and all paperwork are still in the factory sealed bag. Literally everything inside is still factory sealed.
Aurora German Albatross D-3 - (Albatros DIII), 1/48, 104-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
1960s issue hardbox issue that is molded in dark green with the small parts in black plastic. This issue includes the ground mechanic and small ground base with chocks. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This is part of the famous Aurora WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft. The series began in 1956 and Aurora added new kits into the early 1960s. The line proved incredibly popular, so these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business.
Aurora Nieuport II French Fighter, 1/48, 101-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
Dated 1956, but this is a 1960s issue with the later John Steel artwork and blue oval 'Aurora' logo with no 'Famous Fighters'. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: Missing the tail skid. Easily made from flat plastic stock. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present. This is part of the famous Aurora WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft. The series began in 1956 and Aurora added new kits into the early 1960s. The line proved incredibly popular, so these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business.
Hasegawa F-4C / F-4D Phantom II Egypt I - With With True Details Resin Cockpit And Wheel Sets / Two Super Scale Details / One Microscale Decals - 184th FIS 191st FIG Michigan ANG or 89th TFS 906th TFG 482 TFW AFRES, 1/48, PT11
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$72
Includes the following aftermarket accessories in mint condition: True Details #48516 F-4C Phantom II Cockpit Detail Set For Hasegawa Phantoms and #48043 F-4C Wheel Set. Also includes the following decals in excellent condition: Super Scale 48-147 F-4 D/E Phantom USAF, #48-193 USAF F-4C/E Phantom and Microscale 48-197F-4 C/D USAF. The actual model is one in a series of remarkably detailed 1/48 Phantom II kits from Hasegawa. Includes Hasegawa decals for both aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Competition Models Inc Sal Taibi's Starduster 350 - 52 Inch Wingspan Gas Powered Free Flight Model
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$74
Large wingspan kit for .049 to .051 engines. This is one of the famous Sal Taibi's National award winning designs. Sal was one of the early 'Kings Of Gas Free Flight' and a very gifted designer. Features quality printwood, fully formed wing trailing edges, factory-cut spars and stringers, cut balsa blocks, hardware pack and more. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed clear bag; the other parts have been inventoried complete with the decals and plans. Designed for 'Sniffing Thermals,' the honored pastime of a generation of model enthusiasts. Flying model aircraft predated powered flight; however, balsa wood and printwood were not introduced until the early 1930s and the hobby took off, as well as the hunt for thermals. Gas flight began in the early 1930s, and powered models (most all driven by Brown engines) took home so many awards that they were forever separated in competition from rubber powered models. Design of gas models was tricky since RC (radio control) models could not yet be applied to the mass market; so a gas model had to not only fly and climb under power, but then glide sufficiently - all in a stable fashion and without any operator inputs once the airplane took off.
Bandai Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I Sd.Kfz.181, 1/48, 8225-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$64
Rare kit that is part of the classic and highly detailed 1/48 Bandai Pin Point 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 assembled in almost any position. Never started. Factory sealed bags with decals and instructions.
Czech Master Rogozarsky IK-3, 1/72, 5031
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Still factory sealed. This is an accurate and well detailed high-definition cast resin model kit with a clear canopy.
Comet Sparky - 32 Inch Wingspan Wakefield-Style Balsa Flying Model Airplane, 3408
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$59
Rare large flying model and the 1970s reissue of the popular 1930s kit. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, quality printwood sheets, factory-cut stringers and spars, hardwood stock, metal stock, fulling formed and finished wheels, fully formed metal propeller shaft/rubber hook, canopy material, covering tissue and detailed full size plans with building instructions/notes. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. These aircraft were common in the 1930s when the sport of free-flight model airplanes reached it's zenith. It was not uncommon for these models to fly for 45 minutes or more on rubber power alone - many flew out of site, and it became common practice to write your name, address and phone number on the covering tissue. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Comet Aeronca Chief - 54 Inch Wingspan for R/C / Free Flight, P9
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$89
Very rare 1950s issue of this large-scale model with a 54 inch wingspan. For rubber or gas free flight or R/C (radio control). Features traditional balsa wood and tissue construction, high quality printwood sheets, factory-cut spars and stringers, balsa nose block, fully formed wheels and thrust button, covering tissue, factory-carved balsa propeller (80% finished) and detailed full size plans with building instructions/notes. The model has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts above and plans present. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.