Williams Brothers Wright J-5 Whirlwind Radial Aircraft Engine, 1/8, 304
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$135
Still factory sealed. 1970s issue of the engine that powered Lindberg's Spirit of St. Louis across the Atlantic Ocean. Large 1/8 scale. Very highly detailed kit with over 150 parts. Complete engine includes crankcase, 9 cylinders, two magnetos, carburetor air heater, fuel pump, oil pump, accessories, mounting ring, carburetor and fuel system, vinyl wires for the distributor blocks and dual ignition system and more. A name plate label is included with a Wright J-5 decal. The Wright J-5 powered a great many famous aircraft of the day - the Bellanca 'Columbia', Boeing Model 72, Cessna Cabin, Curtiss Lark, Fairchild Cabin, Fokker Universal and C-2 / F-7 Trimotors, early Ford Trimotors, Keystone Pathfinder, Lockheed Vega, Sikorsky S-36 and many others.
Revell Douglas DC-7 Pan Am Airport Scene - 'S' Kit with Boarding Ramp / Stanchions / Gasoline Truck & Trailer / Tractor with 3 Baggage Carts / Aircraft Tractor and 7 Figures, 1/122, H257
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$2200
Very, very rare, complete and 100% correct. The Pan Am Airport Scene was commissioned by Pan Am in the late 1950s and only sold through the airline, not through Revell distributors. This has made it one of the rarest Revell kits in existence. It is widely considered an 'S' kit since it was made at that time and features that style of artwork, but the box never had the yellow 'S' anywhere on it. It contains all the parts and markings listed in the title and makes an incredible airport diorama. The box has excellent color and gloss with no tears or stains. Three corners are solid - the other has been repaired very neatly with clear tape. There is general wear as shown but no other damage. Inside, the parts are as new. All pieces are in the correct gloss silver plastic with the clear Revell 'Swivel Base Display Stand.' The airport accessories are still sealed in the original factory bag, including the metal axles. The unique decal sheet for this special issue is intact, never cut and in 'good' condition. It contains Pan Am DC-7 decals and markings for the ground equipment. The decals are flat but have some yellowing and two creases. On the back they have the correct Revell markings and part number to be original for this model. The instructions are 100% correct and original for this model. They are in 'very good+' condition with the usual yellowing, two very small thin spots and one very light stain. In all, an excellent investment piece that has never been started with the airport parts bag sealed and otherwise inventoried complete with the correct decals and instructions. Please note that Revell did NOT issue this kit with paper 'carpet' like the United Airlines Flight 707 Airport Scene. The 'carpet' has been intentionally de-listed from the area of the box that describes the contents and has been removed from the instructions as well. Although this kit does not have an 'S' on it, I have included it as an 'S' kit since it is from that time frame and shares the common box art theme.
ERTL International Transtar CO-4070A Semi Tractor, 1/25, 8000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$120
Very highly detailed kit with over 250 parts. Features complete engine and engine compartment, detailed cab with complete interior, opening hood, full suspension and underside details and more. Builds a full rolling chassis just like the full-size truck. The kit has never been started. Almost all parts are still in the factory sealed bags; some parts were never factory sealed (cab, tires & clear) and those are inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. Includes instructions and decals (in amazing 'mint' condition) as well as International four-page flyer for this semi.
Pyro 1932 Pierce Arrow Phaeton, 1/32, C339-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$42
1965 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. The model includes rubber tires, chrome plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Revell German Submarine U-boat VIIC Wolf Pack - U-69 / U-82 / U-203 / U-253 / U-552 Late or Early, 1/72, 05015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$145
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Out of production and hard to find. Very large and highly detailed 1/72 submarine kit that can be built for static display or converted to radio control (parts for conversion are not included).
Kitty Hawk Su-35 Fullback - 4 Different Markings Options, 1/48, KH80141
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$145
This rare model is a superb kit from all new molds. Features excellent detail inside and out, all fine recessed panel lines, photoetched details, excellent cockpit & gear wells and much more. Includes full color paint guide and decals sheets for different aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Convair F-106A Delta Dart Whip Fly with Whistle and Streamers, 1/67, H159-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$145
Very rare 1961 issue in the Whip-Fly 'Master Modeler' series. Model even includes the F-106 trading stamp and Master Modeler application form. This issue is based on the 1950s F-106 "S" kit. The Delta Dart Whip Fly comes with USAF decals, flight ballast, handle, 12 feet of control line, control ring, colorful streamers for the jet engine and a underside pod which is a in-flight whistle! Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The short-lived Whip-Fly series seemed like a good idea...at first. It was quickly discontinued when Revell discovered that heavily weighted models with sharply pointed noses rotating in a 24 foot diameter circle at very high speeds might not be safe.
Revell Destroyer USS The Sullivans Fletcher Class DD-537 - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/301, H305-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$169
1955 Pre-'S' release in exceptional investment-grade 'Near Mint-' condition. Beautiful boxart has like-new gloss and color, four solid corners, no price tag or tag marks, no fading, tears, creases or missing litho, no tape (other than the factory sealing tape of course) and no repairs. The only flaws are very light, even general wear. Full hull kit with detailed deck, main 5 inch guns, anti-aircraft guns, torpedo tubes and more. It has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals flag sheet and instructions.
Revell USS Franklin D Roosevelt - Midway Class Aircraft Carrier, 1/547, 0307
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$139
1995 reissue of the original 1950s 'S' issue. Rare model of an early straight-deck Midway class that is well detailed for that time and features full one-piece hull, separately molded main anti-aircraft armament, gun directors, detailed island structure with sensors, airwing of F9F-8 Cougars (straight and folded wings), helicopters, F4U Corsairs & AD-6 Skyraiders, display stand and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Peterbilt 359 California Hauler Tractor Semi Truck - With Goodyear Truck Tire Flyer and 9 Inch Goodyear Logo, 1/25, T500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$119
Rare original issue from the 1970s. Super detailed truck features over 250 parts, over 70 in chrome, a rolling chassis build up just like the real truck, giant 567 CID Detroit Diesel engine, opening forward-tilt hood, hollow vinyl truck tires, dual exhaust, running lights, horns, Goodyear tires, fully detailed cab and more. The kit has never been started. Inside it is exactly like it was when it left the factory. Most parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The clear, tires, chrome and sleeper were never factory sealed and have been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The decals and instructions are in exceptional 'near mint' condition. Includes a near mint Goodyear Truck Tire fold-out flyer and 9 inch long cut-out logo (may be adhesive on the back).
Aurora Curtiss Hawk P-6E, 1/43, 116-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$110
Still factory sealed. The kit is dated 1958, but this is obviously a later issue as the Aurora logo does not say 'Famous Fighters' in the border and has no sunburst. Due to the 100 price extension, it is most likely from 1960 or '61.
Aurora Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, 1/156, 491-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$129
Very rare 1956 first issue hardbox with the one-year-only 'Northern Lights' rectangular logo. This logo was was replaced the very next year with the famous oval 'Famous Fighters' Starburst. Inside, the kit is 100% correct for the first issue and includes the early rectangular-based stand, instructions showing this stand, the correct decal sheet with no stand decal and is molded in gloss olive drab green and clear. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. It even includes the original factory tissue packing paper. Please NOTE that the box would grade slightly higher but it rated as 'very good+' because there are two tape tears on the lower long box side.
Revell Douglas A3D Skywarrior - S Issue - (A-3), 1/84, H241-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$119
First issue with great "S" artwork. Dated 1956. The box is in amazing condition with perfect color and gloss. The only thing keeping it from being 'mint' is light wear and prices on the short end panels. Features folding wings and horizontal stabilizer, rotating and elevating rear gun turret, optional position landing gear, speed brakes & escape hatch, three crew figures and more. Includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell CAG-1 USS Boston Guided Missile Cruiser, 1/480, H461
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$129
Still factory sealed. 1971 issue. The USS Boston, originally CA-69 (Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser) was converted to the world's first Guided Missile Cruiser in 1952. Full hull kit that is 17 inches long when assembled. Features movable guns and turrets, detailed Terrier missiles and launchers, radar and missile tracking antennas, display stand and more.
Revell USS Montrose PA212 or USS Randall Attack Transport PA224 - Haskell Class Attack Transport), 1/375, 05018
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$115
2004 issue from the original 1950s 'S' kit. Very well detailed kit with 83 parts. Features one piece hull, detailed deck and superstructure, 12.5cm cannon, 20mm twin anti-aircraft guns, life rafts, detailed masts, cargo booms, 15 very nicely molded landing craft, flag sheet and decals for the Montrose, Randall and full markings for the landing craft. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The USS Montrose was on of 57 Haskell Class Attack Transports built for service in and immediately after WWII. The ships were designed to carry troops close to the beachheads, transfer them to landing barges (carried on board) and to supervise the landing operations. Her length was 455 feet and she could handle 1,560 troops and carry 3000 tons of equipment.
Monogram Grumman F4F Wildcat - Action Model Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA66-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$85
Original issue hardbox dated 1961. This model is part of a very popular and successful line of 1/48 World War II kits that Monogram began issuing in the early 1960s and continued to do so into the 1980s. Features folding wings, optional position landing gear, under-wing tanks, rotating propeller & wheels, pilot + one ground crew member and more. Molded in correct gloss blue, black and clear plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Crown Logo Blue Knight of Milan 1520, 1/8, K2-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$150
Very Rare. In the mid 1950s, Aurora was searching for faster and less expensive ways to expand their model kit line beyond simply designing new kits then cutting new molds. Aurora was able to find several such sellers, like Comet, Best, Helicopters for Industry and others. However, their most famous and profitable deal they negotiated was the purchase three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics. They quickly issued them as K1, K2 and K3 and these were the very first Aurora figure kits. This first issue from 1956 has the one-year-only Aurora 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. Inside, the kit is mint as it left the factory. The shiny, very dark blue plastic parts are complete and there is a red feather plume. The instructions are correct with the Crown logo in the Aurora logo.
Revell Mercury and Gemini Capsules, 1/48, H1834-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
First issue hardbox dated 1964. Classic manned space program kit. Large 1/48 scale capsules are well detailed inside and out and each comes with a stand. This kit contains the special booklet titled - 'Interesting Facts About Mercury and Gemini'. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Balboa-Katsumi Brass Southern Pacific Coast Daylight - Streamliner Train Cars - Baggage Mail / Pullman Sleeper / Dining / Vista Dome / Observation, 1/87, 805
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$585
Brass hand crafted and painted Japanese HO train from Balboa Katsumi Scale Models. The original Katsumi blue hardbox has some wear but is solid and 'very good++'. Inside, this set is in investment grade condition. It is rare to fine this complete set available and in factory-new condition. The set consists of a Baggage Mail Car, Pullman Sleeping Car, Dining Car, Vista Dome Coach and an Observation Car. All cars are internally lit. The original foam rubber and factory sealed coupler pockets are included, as well as coach seating kits sealed in the original bags. The paint is all factory and each car is as new. All cars are still protected in the original clear plastic sleeves. It would be difficult to find a better set. Postal insurance will be required.
Minicraft 1931 Ford Model A Closed Cab Pickup - (ex Entex / Bandai), 1/16, 1517
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$115
Very large scale (1/16) and highly detailed model from ex-Bandai molds. It features a full rolling chassis build-up just like the real truck, detailed engine, full suspension, complete interior, correctly opening hood, opening doors, optional bed cover, and flexible tarp material that can be displayed down or rolled up (as on the box art). Molded in olive, black, gray, clear, chrome plate, real rubber tires and metal axles. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.