Fujimi Bae Hawk RAF / BAe Hawk Red Arrow / BAe Hawk Finnish Air Force, 1/72, 7A-A3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$26
SALE!! Includes all three kits in the boxes shown. NOTE: Builder kits only, please read carefully for the condition. All kits have very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly or issues as follows: Kit #1 - never started but missing seats and floor. Otherwise complete. Kit #2 - never started but missing two seats. Otherwise complete. Kit #3 - 100% complete with all parts, but has minor and 'professional' quality sub-assembly as follows: seats glued to floor; intake halves assembled (but not glued to fuselage); drop tank built. No other assembly.
Revell Shelby Cobra 427, 1/32, 85-1097
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$18
Still factory sealed. Smaller-scale (1/32) Shelby Cobra 427 molded in bright blue, black and clear plastic. Snap kit.
Monogram P-38J Lightning Richard Bong - Droop Snoot or Night Fighter, 1/48, 5479
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$32
Still factory sealed. 1992 issue from the original 'Four Star' molds. Includes decals for Richard Bongs aircraft 'Marge', Droop Snoot 'Bomba-Dear' and night fighter 'Night Lightning' and parts for all three versions. Well molded and detailed with 118 pieces. F-5 parts are included but not shown on the instructions, unlike the earlier versions.
Revell Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, 1/72, H613-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Still factory sealed and in 'Near Mint' condition. Very first issue with 49 cent price extension, dated 1963 and in the early two piece box and frameable box artwork.
Aurora Nieuport 28, 1/48, 108-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$55
Early issue from 1957. This release has the the Parents' Magazine seal on the lower left of the box art. Molded in the correct gloss light gray and black. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Even includes the original factory tissue paper. 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 many of these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business in '76.
BMJR Models Sniffer - 30 Inch Wingspan For Pee Wee .020 Gas Power, B-117
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$36
Still factory sealed and retails new for $46. An excellent kit featuring traditional stick-and-tissue construction, laser cut wood parts, hardware, full size plans and instructions. The Sniffer is and early Post War model designed for the new OK Cub or Anderson Spitfire small glow engines. It is reported that the name came from it's thermal sniffing qualities which it still exhibits today. The BMJR Sniffer is true to the original form but has been engineered to take advantage of today's laser technology. With a 30" span and 139 square inches of wing area, the design is the perfect size for the PeeWee .020 engine and legal for early nostalgia competition and the special PeeWee 30 event. However, It is best flown just-for-fun.
Aurora Fokker DR-1 Triplane, 1/48, 105-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$65
Dated 1956 with Jim Cox box art. This model is in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition inside and out. Most likely the third issue and much rarer than the other releases. Note the 69 cent price extension, oval sunburst 'Famous Fighters' logo and the Parents' Magazine Seal; most likely dating this kit from 1958. Molded in a fantastic gloss metallic burgundy and black plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. It even includes the original factory tissue packing paper.
Aurora Spad XIII, 1/48, 107-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
First issue hardbox dated 1957 with great Jo Kotula artwork. Please note the 69 cent price extension and oval 'Famous Fighters' sunburst logo. This is part of a popular and very successful series of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft that Aurora started in 1956 and added to well into the 1960s. Many of the line were in production right up until the demise of Aurora in the mid 1970s Molded in correct high-gloss olive drab and black plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Even includes the factory tissue packing paper. Please NOTE: this kit displays slightly better than the 'Very Good' rating but is graded as such because there is a 1/2" x 1/4" tape tear on the lower long side.
Aurora Albatross D-3 - (Albatros D-III), 1/48, 104-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$65
Rare kit in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition inside and out. Most likely the third issue of this kit and much harder to find than the first issue. Box is dated 1956 but this is from 1958 due to the sunburst oval 'Famous Fighters' logo, the silver factory-stamped out '69' price replaced with 79 and the Parents' Magazine seal at the lower left. Molded in gloss green and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Even includes the original factory packing tissue.
Action Luna Spaceship From the Movie Destination Moon - 15.5 Inches High, 1/110
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$58
Very nicely produced and molded large-scale (15.5 inches high) resin cast model of this famous movie rocket. The fuselage is very nicely slotted for a all three fins and the support leg. Includes 6 pieces - 5 for the rocket and the display plaque that sayd "Destination Moon" and "The Luna" with a silhouette of the rocket. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts. Instructions are not required as assembly is completely self-explanatory. The scale listed is close but approximate as no one knows the actual size as it was an imaginary ship.
Revell Sikorsky UH-34D - US Marines 'Hunt Club 1' Mercury Recovery and Bu#148772, 1/48, 85-5323
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
From new molds dated 2012 and well detailed. Features 106 pieces, recessed panel lines, full cockpit, cargo section with bench seats, moving main and tail rotors, cable winch and load hood and more. Includes decals for both US Marines helicopters including the famous one that could not retrieve the water-filled Mercury Capsule on 7-21-61. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Laird Solution Racer - With Racing Pylon Stand, 1/48, 628-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$29
Hardbox issue from 1962 with great Bill Campbell box artwork. Very nicely molded kit for that time with excellent fit, fine recessed panel lines and raised rib lines. Includes Pylon Racing Stand that is ideal for a 1930 racing diorama. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present. The Laird Solution won the first official Thompson Trophy Race in 1930 at the Curtiss-Wright Reynolds Airport in Chicago. The Laird was the only Biplane to win the Thompson and it beat all the military aircraft. Charles 'Speed' Holman was the pilot and was the first civilian to attain a speed over 200 mph in a closed course event nationally. E. M. Laird Airplane Company built the aircraft for BF Goodrich. Construction began only 3 weeks before the race. There was only one 10 minute trial flight before the aircraft won the race.
Hasegawa SBD-4 Dauntless - US Navy, 1/48, JT20
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$38
Dated 1994. Very highly detailed featuring 82 pieces, fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit, engine and wheel wells, optional bomb load, optional position dive brakes and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Porsche 904 GTS - For Static Display Or Slot Car Conversion, 1/32, PC127
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$36
1996 reissue of the 1965 kit using the original molds. This kit includes parts for a scale static model and optional parts so you can add a slot car racing frame and motor (racing frame and motor not included). Features one piece upper body, one piece chassis, clear windshield, windows and headlamp lenses, chrome plated wheels, talbot racing mirror, rubber tires, racing driver bust and full decals. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
AMT Firestone 1978 Ford 4x4 Pickup Super Stones, 1/25, AMT858-12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$52
Nicely done and detailed kit features detailed engine, removable hood, full interior and detailed underside. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft Tu-16 Flashpoint Badger - With Eagle Strip Decals - Kit Decals For Iraq (Iran-Iraq War) 1980 / Egypt (UAR) War Of Attrition 1967-69 / Egypt Yom Kippur War 1973 / Indonesia Borneo Crisis 1962 - (ex Trumpeter), 1/72, HC1346
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$42
Includes Eagle Strike Decal Set #72042 Badgers in Service, with a color paint guide and markings for USSR / Egypt 1969 / China 1995 PLAAF / Egyptian 1973. In mint condition and never used. The actual kit is from high quality Trumpeter molds. Finely molded with all recessed detail. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors Convair C-131A Samaritan (Convairliner 240 / 340) - (ex Hawk), 1/126, 905
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
Dated 1994 and a very nice model from quality ex-Hawk molds. Can be built as the civil version but the builder must provide the decals. This kit comes with decals for the box art aircraft only. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Lockheed F-104J Starfighter - With Eagle Strike Greek Air Force Mt. Olympus Decals - And JASDF, 1/32, ST9
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$54
Includes the incredible Eagle Striek #32030 Hellenic Air Force 'Mt. Olympus' decal sheet in mint condition. Thie is a complete and beautiful full repaint of a Greek Starfighter from 336 Squadron in 1993. With detailed paint and markings guide. The actual kit is large and well detailed. It is the same kit as the "G" which means it works perfectly for the Greek aircraft in the Eagle Strike decals. Features detailed cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed gear wells, excellent removable jet engine, removable tail section, metal reinforced main landing gear strut, optional position speed brakes with detailed wells, detailed cannon bay with opened or closed hatch, complete radar assembly band removable nose, pilot figure, optional wingtip or centerline AIM-9 Sidewinders or optional wing tip tanks and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: while the Eagle Strike decals are mint, the Hasegawa decals have a factory flaw on the left 1/5 of the sheet. If you wish to use them, please see the two articles (located on this website) for how to save/reproduce old decals.
Trumpeter USS Ticonderoga CV-14 Aircraft Carrier With Pontos Detail Up Set - (World War II Configuration), 1/350, 05609
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$245
Build the ultimate USS Ticonderoga! Includes the superb Pontos #35005F1 USS Ticondereoga 1944 Detail Up Set designed for this model. The Pontos set includes blue stained real wood deck, 238 scribed brass parts, 10 sheets of photoetched parts, 84 cast resin parts, two masking sheets, dry transfer decals and another sheet of aircraft decals. All parts are still internally factory sealed. Includes instructions. The actual ship is highly detailed full hull kit with 750 parts. Can be built full hull or waterline. Includes hanger deck, an airwing of SBD Dauntless, SB2C Helldivers, F4U Corsairs, F6F Hellcats & TBF Avengers, full decals and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
ESCI TU-22 Blinder B - With AS-4 Kitchen Missile, 1/72, 9098
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$37
Large kit featuring all fine recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit and Kitchen missile with mounting pylon/adapter. Decals are for the USSR. NOTE: this kit has 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: cockpit tub assembled. There is no other assembly. One AS-4 missile half has a slightly warped rear section; I suggest using hot water to straighten it out. Inventoried with all parts present and includes decals and instructions.