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Cleveland Stinson 150 - 30 Inch Wingspan Rubber / Gas / CO2 Flying Aircraft, IT-98

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair

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Rare kit from 1946. Could be made electric powered and R/C with todays lightweight components. This big scale model features high-quality, full size plans and instructions, four sheets of excellent printwood, factory-cut stripwood and spars, pre-drilled nose block, balsa stock and block as required, metal stock, fully formed wood main wheels & thrust button, factory carved wooden propeller (90% done, just needs final sanding), clear canopy material and covering material. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and superb C-D plans & instructions.

Revell 1941 Willys Pickup Drag Racer, 1/25, 7118

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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1985 issue released in association with Hot Rod magazine. Nice kit with rolling chassis build-up just like the real car, blown, injected 427 Ford engine, opening hood and doors, full interior and more. Molded in red plastic, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Tamiya IJN Yamato Japanese Battleship, 1/350, 78030

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

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Still factory sealed. This is a large-scale, highly detailed kit and clearly the finest 1/350 Yamato made to date.

Revell Blohm & Voss BV-222 V-2, 1/72, 04383

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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From all new molds. Very large and highly detailed inside and out with 282 pieces. Features complete interior with all crew stations, detailed cockpit, engines, optional position boarding doors and much more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Revell He-177 A-5 Greif with Fritz X Missiles - 4./KG100 Chateaudun 1944 or 2.KG40 Bordeaux/Merignac 1944, 1/72, 04616

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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From 2000. This is a superbly molded kit from Revell of Germany and very highly detailed. Features all very fine recessed panel lines, super detailed cockpit and other crew positions, detailed turret interiors including gun sites, complete rear gunners station, detailed bomb bay with optional position doors, optional position landing gear, rotating props and wheels, highly detailed landing gear, bomb load, Fritz X missiles, separately molded rudder, optional position crew hatch and decals and paint guide for two aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Testors Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat - US Navy VF-61 or Blue Angels US 'Beetle Bomb' Aircraft - (F8F2), 1/48, 589

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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1984 issue features 'good' cockpit, optional position canopy, pilot figure, optional underwing bombs & missiles, centerline drop tank and more. Includes decals for the aircraft on the box cover and 'Beetle Bomb' of the famed Blue Angels. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: Missing all clear parts. Otherwise complete and includes decals and instructions.

Tamiya USS Yorktown CV-5 Aircraft Carrier, 1/700, 31712

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

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1/700 scale waterline kit that is very highly detailed and finely molded. Tamiya did a fine job on this kit and accurately captured the differences between Yorktown and her sisters, Enterprise (CV-6) and Hornet (CV-8). The model as never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.

Revell History Makers Mercury Capsule with Atlas Booster, 1/110, 8647

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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1983 limited reissue. This kit was modified from the Atlas Ballistic Missile molds. It is the single greatest model kit for the Mercury Atlas program. Contains highly detailed Atlas/Mercury, launching pad, ramp, tractor transports, nitrogen tank and trailer. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Airfix THREE DeHavilland DHC-1 Chipmunk, 1/72, 134

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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SALE! Includes three kits in one incorrect makeshift box. Please read the condition carefully as two of three have 'professional' quality assembly as follows: Kit #1, mint and never started Kit #2, minor interior paint; fuselage halves assembled; seats to floor; wing halves assembled. Kit #3, completely built except for the canopy. Painted to 'very good' but not professional standards. The actual aircraft are inventoried complete with all parts, decals and at least one set of instructions included. NOTE: if any kit came with a display stand, then that stand is missing.

Cleveland Fokker D-8 - 30 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Aircraft (DVIII), IT-34

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Big wingspan model from 1948. The 'Industrial Training' models were Cleveland's response to a wartime need for simplified models that did not sacrifice realism. All of the Industrial Training models had a near 3 foot wingspans and were essential simplified SF kits. The line was a big sales success during the war, expanded from the original 6 kits to 11 and was continued after the war. Features 7 sheets of quality printwood, fully formed wooden main wheels and thrust button, factory-cut spars and stringers, 90% factory-carved propeller (that requires final finishing), clear windshield material, covering tissue and full size Cleveland-quality plans. Even includes the original factory packing tissue. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called 'The Aviation Craze' that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviations great Recruiter, Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.

Imai Volkswagen Cabrio Beetle - Motorized / Working Headlights, 1/24, B882-1000

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG

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Still factory sealed. This model is unique because it is designed for motorization and also has provision for working head lights. Very nicely molded. The one piece body is usually molded in white. All other parts are molded in black, dark brown, clear and chrome plated plastic and with rubber tires. There is a full interior, optional convertible top in the 'up' position or a 'down' position boot, steerable front wheels and more. Although I cannot confirm it since the kit is still factory sealed, the motorizing hardware - metal axle, gear, contacts, wire, etc. is usually included. However, Imai did not normally furnish the common FA-130 motor or two small bulbs with this kit; they had to be purchased separately. HO or N gauge railroad bulbs would work perfectly.

Imai Volkswagen 1303S Beetle Rally Type - Motorized / Working Headlights And Tail Ligghts, 1/24, B2105-1000

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

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This model is unique because it is designed for motorization and also has provision for working head and tail lights. Very nicely molded. The one piece body is molded in bright yellow. All other parts are molded in black & clear and with rubber tires. Includes a large and extensive Rally decal sheet for the colorful Bug shown on the box top, full interior, steerable front wheels and more. The motorizing hardware - metal axle, gear, contacts, etc. is included. However, Imai did not furnish the common FA-130 motor or the four small bulbs with this kit; they had to be purchased separately. HO or N gauge railroad bulbs would work perfectly. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Hasegawa Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 1967, 1/24, HC-3

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

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Limited edition dated 1993 and features 80 pieces, left or right hand steering options, detailed suspension, complete interior and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

UPC HMS Revenge Battleship - (ex Frog), 1/500, 2101-200

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

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Still sealed. This UPC release is from the quality Frog molds of this well detailed, full hull kit. 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.

AFV Club Centurion Mk 5/2 6 105mm Gun NATO Tank, 1/35, AF35122

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

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Very highly detailed and working suspension with metal springs, clear parts for vision and periscope systems, rubber outer rim tires, all new tooling side skirts, metal gun barrel with rifling, PE details and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Revell 1968 Ford Mustang - Steve McQueen Bullitt Car - Metal Body and Factory Painted, 1/25, 85-1513

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG++

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Still factory sealed and from 2000. Very nice kit that features a metal-body Mustang that is completely and beautifully factory painted to match McQueen's car from the famous chase scene in Bullitt. This chase scene is considered to be one of the best in the history of the cinema. The kit includes a complete engine, opening hood, detailed underside with separately molded exhaust and front/rear suspension, full interior and more. The plastic parts are molded in black, clear and chrome with rubber wheels. The center of the mag wheels and the exhaust is factory painted as well.

Fujimi Westland Seaking Mk.41 - German Navy SAR, 1/72, 7A29

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

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Very nicely molded and well detailed. Features very fine raised panel detail, highly detailed cockpit and cabin, optional position cabin doors, rotating main and tail rotors and search and rescue equipment. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Testors Douglas R4D / C-47 Skytrain / Dakota Mk III (DC-3) - US Navy / USAAF 'Swamp Rat' / RAF European Theater, 1/72, 871

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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Very well detailed kit from 1979. Includes optional parts for USAAF, RAF and US Navy versions. Features all fine recessed panel lines, complete cockpit and interior including seating, detailed engines, optional position door, rotating wheels and propellers and more. Includes markings for Navy, USAAF and RAF versions. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'excellent++' quality subassembly as follows: stabilizer halves; wing halves; bulkhead, instrument panel, seats & sticks (not yokes) to the floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.

Midwest Spirit of St. Louis And Old Models Curtiss Fledgling Jr - Flyiing Balsa Wood Aircraft Models, 422

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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SALE!! Includes both rubber-powered balsa wood flying models. Both are never started. Both kits still have the small parts sealed in the factory bag. The parts that were not sealed have been inventoried complete and all paperwork is included. The Midwest model has a 14" wingspan, die-cut parts, plastic propeller, thrust button and wheels, fully formed wire landing gear and more. The 'Old Models' Curtiss Fledgling Jr. is a deluxe and well produced model. It has a wingspan of 13" and is all stock and tissue construction.

Frog Vickers Alcock & Brown Vimy - First Non-Stop Transatlantic Flight - Trail Blazers Issue, 1/72, F163

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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Very colorful 'Trailblazers' artwork issue and an excellent kit. Features finely molded parts, separate ailerons, elevator and rudder, cockpit, two crew members, rotating wheels & propellers and more. Because this is the Trailblazers issue, it includes a beautiful 2.5" x 1" full color decal of the aircraft box art. Includes the correct gloss black plastic display stand. This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Blue, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.