Arii Vertol 107, 1/72, 1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$29
Rare Arii model from the 1960s. The box is complete and intact but has the obvious stains as shown. The kit inside is often attributed to Airfix and it may be; however, I am suspicious of this as it is a bit cruder in mold quality, so it may simply be a copy of the Airfix kit. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Bell Huey Attack Helicopter UH-1D - Japan Issue, 1/32, H259-015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$95
Rare Revell of Japan/Takara high gloss box issue from 1980. This is a large, well detailed model for that time and features a 18 inch rotor span, detailed Lycoming T53 Jet Engine with removable cowling, highly detailed interior and cockpit with opening cabin doors, moving rotors and weapons system with SS-11 Missiles, M-6 Machine Guns, 7.62 MM Machine Guns and M-6 Guns with Rocket Pods. Includes pilot and gunner figure and US Army First Air Cavalry markings. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Aerojet-General Aerobee Hi, 1/40, H1814
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
1996 reissue of the 1950s classic "S" kit. Features movable firing arm with working piston and cylinder, movable wheels, tow bar and detailed crew figures. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
ESCI Mercedes Benz 230G Cross Country, 1/24, 3022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$49
Still factory sealed. Nicely detailed kit with full frame assembly with separately molded driveline and suspension, detailed interior, optional position tail gates and more.
ITC F-86 Fighter and P-51D Mustang Fighter - Precision Miniatures, 3766-40
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
Hardbox issue from the late 1950s. Kit includes two nicely done small scale model. The F-86D is 1/111 scale and the P-51D is 1/104. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. The ITC (Ideal Toy Company) Precision Miniatures was a lower priced line to complement the much larger ITC model issues. The first issue came in hardboxes (like this one) and ITC planned 7 series with a projected 6 models in each series. The series were Aircraft Through the Years, Historical Ships, Locomotives Through The Years, Antique Cars, Ships For Work and Fun, Landmarks in Transportation and Sports Cars. There were 6 aircraft in the 'Aircraft' series- Spirit of St. Louis, Wright Flyer, S-55, Spad 13, P-86 and P-51 Mustang. All were very close to 1/100 scale.
Topping Martin Bullpup-B ASM-N-7b (AGM-12C) Air-to-Ground Missile
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$159
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Martin. Larger version with 10 inch missile. Condition is exceptional. Missile is 'mint' and base is easily 'near mint ++.' The correct, original stand says 'Martin Bullpup B.' There are no repairs, no touch-ups and no cracks. Please note that shipping insurance is required.
Topping Martin GAM-83A (AGM-12B) Bullpup Air-to-Ground Missile
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$159
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Martin. Missile measures 8 inches long. Condition is exceptional. Missile is 'mint' and base is 'near mint ++.' Correct stand says 'Martin GAM-83.' There are no repairs, no touch-ups and no cracks. Shipping insurance is required.
Topping Grumman Cougar F9F-8T - Two Seat Trainer - (F9F8T)
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$169
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Grumman. Grumman would give these models to test pilots, contractors and Military Decision Makers. Measures 14 inches long with a wingspan of almost 11 inches. Original stand has Grumman Logo and says 'Grumman Cougar F9F'. The airplane and stand are in 'very good++' overall condition. There are no repairs, cracks or touch-ups. Decals are 'excellent' with some minor and typical wear. The paint is 'excellent' with some wear in orange. Please note that shipping insurance is required.
Aurora Douglas M-2 Mailplane - Western Air Express CAM Route, 1/48, 111-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$72
First issue dated 1957 with classic Jo Kotula artwork. Molded in deep gloss burgundy and black plastic. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This aircraft has a fascinating history. From the internet: The United States Post Office had been running the air mail service since 1918 mainly using variants of the de Havilland DH.4 biplane. In 1925, it decided to modernize and placed an order with Douglas for a replacement aircraft based on the Douglas O-2 observation biplane. The company modified an O-2 by covering over the forward cockpit to make a mail compartment and moving the pilot into what had been the observer's cockpit. The aircraft was designated the DAM-1 (Douglas Air-Mail-One) but this was soon shortened to M-1. The M-1 used the same Liberty engine as the DH.4, which was available in large numbers. Small modifications were made to the exhaust system to keep fumes away from the pilot and the design was considered a success, but was not ordered into production. When the Contract Air Mail (CAM) routes were introduced, the newly formed Western Air Express Company (later Western Airlines) ordered six mailplanes with the designation M-2. The main change from the M-1 was that the tunnel radiator was replaced with a frontal type. It also had the provision to carry a passenger instead of mail in the front cockpit. Just before Western Air Express introduced the aircraft into service (in April 1926 from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City), the Post Office ordered 50 aircraft designated M-3 for its major route network. The M-3 had only detailed differences from the M-2.
Kleeware Grumman S2F Hunter Killer - ASW Aircraft - Large Scale Issue - ex Comet, 1/54, 9120
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Mid to late 1950s Comet kit issued by Kleeware in Great Britain as 'Comet Series Authentic Scale Models.' This issue is of the larger, near-1/48 version of the S2F. As with most Comet kits, this one is well molded with all recessed panel detail and no unsightly rivets. Features retractable sonar dome and MAD boom, extensive clear windows, wing search light with clear cover, rocket under-wing load out, rotating props and display stand. Molded in gloss gray and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: one missile fin is a different color; it is from an earlier issue of the same kit. Please note that the box displays better than the 'good' grade but is rated as such because there is clear tape on the right short side and a small amount of clear tape on both long sides adjacent to the right short side.
Revell P2V-7 Neptune 'S' Issue - (P2V7), 1/104, H239-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$159
1955 first issue hardbox with timeless 'S' box art. This series of models is considered the apex of model kit box art and it is easy to understand why they are so popular with collectors today. This was a nicely molded and detailed kit for that time and is molded the correct gloss silver and clear and includes the famous Swivel Base Display Stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Douglas AD4 Skyhawk with Bullpups - Famous Aircraft Series (A-4D / A-4), 1/50, H179
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$79
1960s Great Britain issue hardbox in the Famous Aircraft Series. The great artwork by Bart Doe is borrowed from the 'Famous Artist' series. Features working wing flaps, centerline drop tank, 2 Bullpup missiles, two Bullpup wheeled trailers and a ground crew of three. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box shows slightly better than the 'very good' grade but is rated as such because there is a 1" price tag tear on the left short side.
Revell Fairchild F-27 Projet Transport, 1/94, H297
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$52
Still factory sealed. 1997 reissue with the beautiful 1950s 'S' artwork and is from the original molds. Well detailed for that time featuring moving rudder, flaps and elevators, rotating wheels and propellers, loading ramp and Fairchild decals.
Hobby-Time Gloster Meteor 8, 1/56, 282
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
Deluxe solid scale model kit from the early 1950s. Features 3D cut fuselage, two sheet of die-cut wooden parts (wings, tails, etc), wood stock as required, finished rubber wheels, clear vacuformed canopy and a red plastic display stand. Includes excellent plans/instructions and full color decals. Never started and complete.
Hasegawa North American F-86D Sabre Dog - 'US Far East Air Force' USAF 40th FIS FEAF Yokota Air Base Japan or 68th FIS FEAF Itazuke Air Base Japan, 1/72, BP102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$38
Highly detailed model and perhaps the finest 1/72 F-86D kit ever made. Features all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit and intake/exhaust detail, detailed gear and gear wells, optional position canopy, drop tanks and 2.75 inch FFAR tray that can be displayed retracted or extended. Includes excellent decals for both aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
UPC Mitsubishi C5M1 Babs - Civil - (ex Marusan), 1/50, 5064-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$52
Rare 1/50 scale large Babs from ex-Marusan molds. Very nicely detailed for that time with full cockpit, pilot and navigator figures, complete clear side window set, operating elevator, rudder ailerons and wing flap, rotating wheels and prop and removable cowl to show well-molded engine. Has very colorful civil 'Kamikaze' decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags 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.
Addar 2 in 1 F-94C Starfire F-100 Super Sabre - (ex Aurora / Comet), 902
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$39
From ex-Comet (and ex-Aurora) molds. Addar was an attempt by ex-Aurora employees to carry on the name when Aurora went under. The F-94C is 1/91 scale and the F-100 is 1/103. The kits have never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Bandai Anti-Tank Gun IV Sd.Kfz. 164 Nashorn (Hornisse), 1/48, 8258-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$54
Rare early issue with swastikas on the top and short sides. 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 posed in almost any position. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller SA-360 or SA-365 Dauphin, 1/50, 483
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$44
Still factory sealed. Large 1/50 scale detailed helicopter kit. Features parts and decals to build -360 or 365 versions, complete cockpit and interior, detailed rotor head, working rotors and more.
Esoteric Grumman AF-2S / AF-2W / AF-3S Guardian - AF-2S from VS931 / AF-2W from VS931 / AF-3S from NAS Los Alamitos / AF-2S NAS Oakland Reserve / AF-2S VS25 / AF-2W VS25 / AF-2S VS37 / AF-2W VS37 / AF-3S NAS New York Reserve, 1/72, NAF-26
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$34
Very highly detailed. Molding quality is better than most injection molded kits. Features vacuform main airframe parts with all fine recessed panel lines, cast metal details, cockpit details, parts for all versions, drop tanks, wing search light, radome and paint guide and decals for the aircraft listed. The kits have never been started. All parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.