ESCI TU 22M TU-26 Backfire C, 1/72, 9071
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
Large model with good detail, all fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit detail with four crew stations, wings that swing, detailed gear wells, optional position crew boarding door, a large air-to-surface missile (looks like Kingfish but I am not sure) and decals with red numbers for 3 different Soviet bombers. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, 1/72, 1201-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$42
1970s issue from Airfix molds. MPC did a great deal to 'dress up ' this kits for the USA market; it contains the unique 'Modular Display Stand', standard and 'custom' decals and simulated spinning prop 'discs' cut from clear plastic in addition to the regular Airfix props. Features many moving parts: turrets rotate and guns elevate, landing gear retracts/extends, wheels and props turn and all control surfaces move. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in exceptional 'near mint' condition, which is rare with these early MPC kits. Before you attempt to apply any older decals to any model, please read the articles on this website about saving and using older decals.
Comet Supermarine Spitfire IX - 20 inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Airplane Model, 3402-150
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
1970s reissue of the older kit. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, quality printwood, stripwood, wire prop shaft, fully formed and finished wood wheels and thrust button, clear canopy material, rubber, tissue, propeller and detailed full size plans with building instructions. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete. 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.
Modelcraft Lockheed L-1011 Tristar - PSA and Court Air Lines, 1/144, 144-002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$65
Nicely molded trijet with optional position landing gear, clear cockpit windows, display stand and a large and very complete decal sheet for PSA and Court. Includes full fuselage stripes and paint guide for each air line. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell German Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen - (Hipper Class), 1/720, H481
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$26
1969 issue. Kit is waterline or full hull. Features movable turrets, full primary and secondary armament, ships boats and Ar-196 floatplane. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Monogram Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - (F6F5) Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA80-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$65
First Issue of this classic kit dated1963. Loaded with features including wings that fold properly as on actual aircraft, retractable landing gear, tail wheel and arresting hook, war load of bombs, drop tanks and rockets, pilot figure and even a mechanic. Decals are included for US Navy "The Red Rippers" and US Marines versions. Molded in a beautiful gloss dark blue, black and clear. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Comet Taylor Cub - 18 inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Aircraft, 3211-100
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$27
Still factory sealed but the seal has multiple splits. From the mid 1970s. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, detailed full size plans, building instructions, hardware, wheels and canopy material (if required), tissue and propeller. 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.
AMT 1941 Plymouth Model P-12 Four Passenger Coupe -, 1/25, T148
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Original "T" part number issue features opening hood, detailed engine and compartment, full interior and underside detailing. Molded in white, chrome, clear and rubber tires. Never started. All the parts that were factory sealed are still sealed; the parts that were not (clear and chrome) have been inventoried complete. With instructions and decals. NOTE: one license plate decal (out of ten total) has some bug damage.
Monogram M-20 Armored Car, 1/32, 4101
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$42
From 1977. Nicely detailed model from the famous Monogram armor series. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Comet North American P-51D Mustang - 22 inch Wingspan Gas or Rubber Powered Wooden Aircraft Kit, 1624-250
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$42
Still factory sealed. Purchased new on April 18, 1973. Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave as shown. Large scale issue for rubber or gas free flight, or easily converted to RC using today's tiny and light servos and receivers. Box art is by Locher, who did a great deal of the Monogram box artwork also. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction with all die cut parts, 'Tube-O-Matic' fuselage construction and 'Rugged Super X Simplified Non-Warping Wing' construction, colorful insignia, detailed full size plans, building instructions, wheels, hardware, tissue and propeller. 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.
Monogram Vietnam Rag Boat River Assault Group (STCANS), 1/48, PB179-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$45
Still factory sealed. This is the 1994 reissue (by Revell-Monogram) with identical box art as the original 1967 issue. River Assault Groups (RAG) were built by the French during the Indochina war. The US continued the tradition and RAGs patrolled the river and Mekong Delta during the conflict. Features elevating and rotating .30 and .50 caliber machine guns, one piece hull, base and crew of four.
Matchbox Messerschmitt Bf-109 E3/4 Emil - Adolf Galland JG26 / Slovakian Air Force JG52 1942 / 3/4 JG2 'Richthoften' France 1940, 1/32, PK-502
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$39
Nicely molded with recessed panel lines. Features highly detailed DB601 engine, movable control surfaces and full cockpit detail. The model as never been started. The parts have been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The box is intact but has significant age foxing.
AMT-Frog Blackburn Shark Torpedo Bomber - Fleet Air Arm/Canadian/Portugal, 1/72, A605-80
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$20
Rare short-lived AMT marketing promo to sell Frog kits in the USA. This model was one of Frog's best efforts for a 1/72 biplane - it is very well detailed. The very sturdy Shark was the final biplane torpedo bomber for the FAA, with 238 delivered after production began in May of 1935. Features decals for three aircraft- British Fleet Air Arm, Portuguese Navy (6 were delivered) and one of the 20 Shark license built by Boeing for Canada. Kit features movable control surfaces, prop, wheels, optional floats or wheeled version and torpedo and bomb loads. With color painting guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals have bug damaged. The damage is about 2% of the sheet (98% of the transfers are intact).
Airfix Handley Page 0/400 Bomber - Type 3 Issue, 1/72, 590
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$34
1960s Type Three Logo issue. Very well molded and detailed for that time and includes full bomb load, good interior detail and a crew of three. The kit has not been started. It is either inventoried with all parts present or the parts are still in the factory sealed bag. With decals and instructions present.
AMT-Frog Northrop P-61B Black Widow - (Frog Molds), 1/72, A644-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$26
From quality Frog molds. Includes crew and decals for multiple aircraft. This was part of a short-lived AMT marketing idea to market Frog kits in the USA. Molded in black and clear and includes a full color painting guide on the back of the box. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Phoenix Slingsby Grasshopper TX.I - Bagged, 1/72, P5
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$28
The Grasshopper is simplified German SG.38 prewar glider. The Grasshopper was a primary glider trainer that was launched by a vee shaped elastic rope. Features high quality moldings and cast metal main frame. Never started and complete.
MPC Douglas DC-9-30 Eastern Airlines, 1/144, 1-4703
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$38
Still factory sealed. Hard to find -30 version of the venerable short-haul transport. Features optional position boarding and baggage doors, optional position landing gear, clear windows and Eastern Airlines decals.
Renwal Lt. C.E. Nungessers Nieuport 17, 1/72, 264
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Late 1960s issue. Features decals for Nungesser's aircraft with history of the great Ace & aircraft and an adjustable clear display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Bandai Tank Destroyer Jagd-Panther Sd.Kfz.173 - (Jagdpanther), 1/48, 8260
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
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. Most parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the ones that are not sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Monogram F-4C/D Phantom II High Tech, 1/48, 5831
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$44
Still factory sealed. Large and well detailed kit includes photoetched details, full cockpit interior, optional position canopy, Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles, drop tanks, ECM pods and sitting and standing pilot figures.