Aurora P-38 Lightning Brooklyn Issue - Famous Fighters of All Nations - First Issue, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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Very rare and exceptional first issue from the early 1950s and one of the famous 'Brooklyn 8' which were Aurora's first aircraft kits. All kits from the Brooklyn factory are rare, but this one is the finest I have ever seen and features a box in 'Excellent+++' condition and inside it is exactly as it left the factory. Molded with correct light gloss blue and clear plastic with correct Brooklyn stand, decals and instructions. It even has original packing tissue paper. The decals are in amazing 'Near Mint' condition and are still flat. There is no yellowing and they are correctly marked 'Tatem Company' on the back. The instructions are 'excellent' with age yellowing on one panel as the only notable flaw. The box is 'Excellent+++' with amazing color and gloss, no fading, no tear, no missing litho, no tape (other than the thin factory sealing tape, of course), no stains or repairs and the very neatly applied original price tag on the right short side from "Neisner's 5 Cent to $1.00 Store." Box flaws include light scuffing and the slightest hint of a .25 inch crease at the upper right as the only flaws. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Lindberg Japanese Zero Motorized, 1/48, 304M-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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First motorized issue from the late 1950s with great hardbox artwork by Ray Gaedke. The box is in stunning 'excellent++' condition with factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no tape or price tags or marks from either and minimal light wear. Includes electric motor and all hardware. Molded in silver and clear. This kit has never been started. The motor is still in the factory sealed bag. All other parts have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions. The meticulously researched box art scene may be of particular interest to admirers of Mr. Gaedke's work. The colorful aircraft combines with a brightly painted, grassy background, including a well turned out (Army) ground crewman, to produce an almost storybook, 'beautiful day in the neighborhood' atmosphere. A most attractive and, in an historical context, almost whimsical image. Please read the biography of Ray Gaedke, which is located on this website. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Doyusha Ford Mustang Mach 1, 1/12, DBS-8-9800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very rare. Large 1/12 scale kit with hundreds of parts. Features working front and rear suspension, semi-pneumatic rubber tires, steerable front wheels, super detailed engine with flexible ignition harnesses & drive belts and even a removable air cleaner element, detailed engine compartment, opening hood with realistic working hinges, complete driveline and exhaust, opening doors and trunk lid, full interior, front seats that hinge forward and much more. Molded in several colors of plastic, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires and numerous metal parts. Never started. Inside, it is factory-new. All parts are still factory sealed in the clear plastic bags and the plastic blister packs. All of the colorful presentation cardboard is intact and in 'near mint' condition. With decals and illustrated instructions.
Fujimi A-4C Skyhawk - USN VA76 Spirits / VA12 Flying Ubangis / VA144 Road Runners USS Constellation / VA144 Road Runners USS Kitty Hawk / VA15 'Gulf of Tonkin Yacht Club' USS Forrestal /, 1/72, F-26
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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A superb kit from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Excellent detail throughout featuring all fine, recessed panel lines, nice cockpit, very good intake and exhaust detail, optional position leading edge slats and air brakes, detailed gear wells, extensive under-wing load out, large, extensive decal sheet for all aircraft listed and a paint guide. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop 3 in 1 - Stock / Competition / Stylized, 1/25, T757-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very rare first issue. The kit features parts for three versions - stock, custom or race. Includes detailed stock 283 small block engine, 409 CID 'W' head engine, engine stand, full stock interior, custom interior with bucket seats, custom wheel and gear shift, telephone with bracket and stuff alligator, optional stock hubcaps, mag wheels or custom bladed cap, standard tires or racing slicks, chassis with separately molded rear differential, shock absorbers, traction masters, front A arms and front lower suspension unit, detailed engine compartment with opening hood and more. Furthermore, the "Minor Stylizing" section of the instructions shows more included features such as whip antenna, spotlights, fender mirrors, three piece car show trophy, custom front and rear treatments, scoop aerials and roof scoops, horizontal tail fins, rear roll pan, nerf bars and bubble fender skirts. The more radical 'Top Chopping' and major 'Stylizing Options A and B' display how to chop the top and use the included clear lowered 'bubble top,' a wild front end extension with Lincoln-style custom headlights, extended hood and 'pancake hood' insert, wild deck body extension with custom bullets, rear grill and tail lights and more. The kit is molded in white, clear, red-tint clear, two trees of chrome parts and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one stock part, oil filler tube. NOTE: the following custom parts are missing: chrome oil pan; custom manifold; custom air clearer; blower and manifold (4 pieces); magneto; blower front engine cover and blower fan belt assembly; race headers; (2) custom headlight buckets; roll bar; mascot; (2) custom carbs; custom 2 bar grille. Otherwise includes all other parts, the original sandpaper and upholstery material, decals and instructions. NOTE: missing tube of AMT body putty.
Aoshima Akitsu-Maru Aircraft Carrier, 1/700, 012291
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Hard-to-find and very highly detailed 1/700 waterline kit from new molds. Includes aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix British Eighth Army World War II, 1/87, 01709-3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Type Four Airfix logo issue dated 1978. The set has 49 pieces and includes officers, infantry men, machine guns with crews and more.
AMT-Hasegawa Republic F-105D Thunderchief, 1/72, A656-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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This kit is part of an early 1970s effort by AMT to market quality Hasegawa kits in the USA. Hasegawa made the kits and decals in Japan and shipped them to AMT, who supplied the boxes and marketing. Includes decals and full color paint guide for Camo or Silver Hi-Vis Markings. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT-Hasegawa Saab AJ-37 Viggen, 1/72, A659-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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From Hasegawa molds and parts of a short-lived venture by AMT in the early 1970s to market quality Hasegawa model kits in the USA under the AMT name. Kits were molded in Japan then boxed in the USA. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Supermarine Walrus II - Type 4 Issue, 1/72, 02002-2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1970s fourth style logo release. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Top Flite Republic P-47N Thunderbolt - 27 Inch Wingspan Gas U-Control Model, S2
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Superb kit from the late 1950s or very early 1960s. Recommended engines are .15 to .29. Features 'Superform' balsa shell that is perfectly formed to the exact shape of the fuselage. There are no blocks to carve and no planking required. Includes Jig-Time construction, precision die-cut grade A balsa wood, tapered leading edges, die-cut plywood formers, ribs, spar braces and other parts where additional strength is required, completely formed landing gear, clear, fully formed plastic canopy, rubber wheels, hardwood engine mounts, top grade silk-span, complete set of fuel-proof decals, full hardware (45 parts) and full size detailed plans with step-by-step instructions. The kit has never been started. The kit is like new inside - the small parts that were sealed are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that were never internally sealed have been inventoried complete, including decals and plans/instructions.
Sword FJ-3 Fury - VF-21 Mach Busters USS Forrestal 1956 / VF-191 Satans Angles USS Yorktown 1957 / VMF-333 Fighting Shamrocks 1957, 1/72, SW72108
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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High quality, limited production model features all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, resin ejection seat, opened or closed canopy, complete gear wells and more. With a paint guide and extensive decals (with stencils) for the three aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPM Boston Mk.IV/V - Free French / RAF 18th Sq. Italy 1944 105 Missions / RAF 13th Sq Italy 1945 / RAF 18th Sq Italy 1945, 1/72, 72549
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Limited issue kit which features all fine, recessed panel lines, very good cockpit and all crew stations, optional position canopy, enclosed and detailed gear wells, very good twin-row radial engines and more. There are decals with a full color, multi-view painting guide for all four aircraft listed. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: (1) engine (3 pieces); (2) top wing inserts; cockpit side wall (2) to fuselage sides; two consoles to cockpit floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Revell P-38M P-38J OR Lightning F-4 - USAAF 343 FD 54 FS 11th AF Aleutians 1942 / 8th Photo Recon Group India 1942 / 'Mama's Boy' 328301 / P-38M 453085, 1/72, H220
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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This all-time favorite kit from 1976 features parts and decals to build the P-38M Night Lightning or P-38J Fighter/Bomber, full cockpit(s), opened or closed canopies, optional boarding ladder, detailed machine gun and cannon bay with removable panel, two detailed engines with removable cowls, optional position landing gear and bomb, rockets or drop tank loadouts and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell US Air Force F-111A - 474th TFW Vietnam Fall 1972, 1/72, H4303
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Softbox issue dated 1979. Features operating variable position wings, movable horizontal stabilizers, removable nose with detailed radar, fully retractable landing gear, crew of two, removable crew escape pod and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: one small part (stabilizer tip) is from an earlier issue of this kit. It fits perfectly but is a different color plastic.
Monogram Battlestar Galactica, 6028
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare, original issue is dated 1978 and was released in conjunction with the popular TV series. Very nicely detailed. Measures 17.5 inches long when assembled and molded in silver plastic. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Fujimi Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, 1/24, RS-33
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This exceptional model features a large PE sheet with numerous parts, another PE sheet with many parts, all of which are factory painted and includes instruments, emblems, badges and more, 'metalized' clear film parts, pre-cut fabric seat belts, optional opened or closed driver and passenger doors, very good suspension and brakes, superb interior, detailed engine, opening hood and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frems Aermacchi MB-339 A, 1/48, 0199FC
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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From modern, excellent molds. Features all recessed panel lines, optional parts for different variants, detailed dual cockpits with optional position canopy, opened or closed air brakes, 'up' or 'down' wing flaps, extensive load-out of weapons and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1961 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible 3 in 1 Kit, 1/25, K-611
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Rare and very nicely molded kit. Features detailed complete engine & engine compartment, opening hood, full interior, your choice of the convertible top up or down with the top 'boot' or full top, rotating wheels, exhaust and underside detail. Molded in white, clear, red tinted clear, and chrome. With rubber whitewall tires, metal axles and metal body screws. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality assembly to two pieces, the engine block halves. There is no other assembly. There are two small dabs of putty on the two sink marks on the hood, but they have not been sanded. The stock version has been inventoried complete but NOTE: the custom version is missing the gauge piece, scavenger pipes, fender skirts, phone, hood scoop, front and rear end custom treatments, sunk antennas and chrome brake drum and jack stand. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts present including instructions. NOTE: Missing decals. There are tire burns as follows: one pulley of the fan belt assembly, underside of the boot, the edge of the back (inner) continental cover (will not show if you place it on the bottom) and a few tiny ones on the dash.
Fujimi Diorama Accessory Watchtower Pill Boxes Tank Obstacles, 1/76, 5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Rare and excellent accessory set that is perfect for 1/76 or 1/72 scale dioramas. Includes two pill boxes with front gun ports, elevated watch tower with top hut and ladder and (6) double and (2) single "Dragon Teeth" tank obstacles. These items are almost exactly as illustrated on the box top; the watchtower is in the background behind the pill box and the 'teeth' on at the far left. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.