Ambroid NYS & W Erie Susquehanna 50 ton 3 Bay Hopper - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, H-17
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO models. The limited-issue Ambroid kits are widely considered to be among the finest Craftsman kits issued. They can be built to a museum-quality display or used on your layout. The kit is made from quality Northeastern Scale Lumber and features all pre-scribed and milled hardwood parts, milled detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, a sealed bag of detail parts, extensive decals and full instructions and plans. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed small parts bag and the other parts have been inventoried 100% complete including transfers and instructions. If you have an interest in these highly accurate HO kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website.
Pocher 1932 Bugatti 50T Superprofile, 1/8, K86
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$1650
Pocher made the finest automobile models ever created and the two Bugatti and Mercedes ones are considered the finest of the line. The detail and working parts on these long out-of-production kits is amazing. This kit has 1600 parts of plastic, brass, steel, leather, iron, rubber, copper and many more. Working features include operating steering, working leaf spring suspension, operating foot brake that applies brakes to all four wheels, independent hand brake that operates on the rear wheels, headlights that light via a dashboard switch, doors that open and close with operating door latches and handles, windows that raise and lower via the working cranks, starting handle that operates the engine crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons etc. and the fan and generator turn by V belts, opening hood and bonnet, super detailed real spoke wheels and much more. The kit has never been started. The box has been opened but is factory new inside. Every part is still in the internal factory sealed bags. All small bags are still stapled to the factory header card and the bags are solid with no splits. Recommended for experienced models only. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
Hasegawa McDonnell Douglas F-15D / F-15DJ Eagle - USAF 12 TFS 18TFW PACAF / 32 TFS USAFE / 201Sq 2nd Air Wing JASDF / 202nd 5th AW JASDF / 203rd 2AW / 303rd 6AW /, 1/72, K26
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$28
Very finely molded and detailed. Features all recessed panel lines, detailed dual cockpits, realistic and very detailed intake and exhausts, optional position speed brake and canopy, gear well detail, drop tanks, AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder load-outs, extensive decals for multiple aircraft and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including large decal sheet and instructions.
Tatone Products Instrument Faces / Bezels / Clear for Aircraft / Boats / Cars, 1/4, 8
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$14
Still sealed. Very nicely made and detailed. Contains 20 instruments, 6 metal bezels, pre-cut clear 'glass' (actually plastic) covers and black backing. The bezels measure about 4.25 mm (.167 inches) in diameter.
Coast Model Aircraft The Cloud Chaser 54 - 54 in Wingspan Class A/ B/ C Gas Free Flight or R/C Conversion
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$135
Large and complete kit. Includes full size plans, quality balsa stock and printwood, steel wire landing gear, turned balsa wheels, silkspan covering, celluloid windows, tube of glue, bottled dope (still good), plywood firewall and hardwood motor mounts. Likely from the 1940s. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included).
Ambroid TWO Koppers Plastics ACF Center Flow Hopper Cars With Sprung Trucks - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/88, 3
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$32
From about 1962/3. High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO models. The limited-issue Ambroid kits are widely considered to be among the finest Craftsman kits issued. They can be built to a museum-quality display or used on your layout. Includes two sets (four trucks total) of factory assembled sprung trucks. The kit is made from quality Northeastern Scale Lumber and features all pre-scribed and milled hardwood parts, milled detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, an envelope of detail parts, two full sheets of colorful and extensive decals and full instructions and plans. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. If you have an interest in these highly accurate HO kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website.
Ambroid Great Northern GN Airslide Hopper - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, H-11
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO models. The limited-issue Ambroid kits are widely considered to be among the finest Craftsman kits issued. They can be built to a museum-quality display or used on your layout. The kit is made from quality Northeastern Scale Lumber and features all pre-scribed and milled hardwood parts, milled detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, an envelope of detail parts, extensive decals and full instructions and plans. The kit has never been started. Either inventoried 100% complete including transfers and instructions or the envelope is still factory sealed and all other parts are inventoried present. If you have an interest in these highly accurate HO kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website.
Aurora Forged Foil Buffalo, 1/16, 445-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$129
Rare 1969 hardbox issue. Features very nicely detailed Buffalo, terrain base with ground hogs, trophy stand, gold and silver (reversible) foil, original paint brush and original Aleene's black paint for antiquing. There is no glue. Inventoried with all parts present and instructions. Molded in black and brown.
Hasbro Stage Coach Magi-Foam Craft Kit, 5376X100
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good+
$9
From the early 1960s. Rare and unusual kit from Hassenfeld Brothers, better known as Hasbro. Almost all parts are formed in four sheets of foam; there are also pins for axles. Has about 28 parts and the carriage measures about 6 inches long when assembled. Surprisingly, the detail is good and crisp and the foam is closed cell (very dense to be paintable and strong, but light). Also includes a paint brush and nail file. The kit has never been started. All parts are included but NOTE: missing 'magi-cutter' for cutting the foam and the instructions.
Monogram 1932 Ford Deuce Roadster Drag Strip Hot Rod, 1/24, PC55-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$45
Still factory sealed. 1995 reissue of the 1959 'Four Star' kit that retains the dramatic original box artwork by Bob Korta. Features channeled body, dropped axle, Mercury engine, three carburetors, ribbed cylinder heads, flame decals, roll and push bars, racing disc wheels, drag 'slicks', helmeted driver, stick shift, tuned exhausts and under-chassis detail.
Fujimi Focke-Wulf Fw-190 D-9 - III/54 Screen for Me-262 Unit Nowotny / VIII/JG2 'Richthofen' / 8 JG2 - (FW190D9), 1/48, 5A14-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
From the 1970s. Kit is engineered to be motorized with the optional Mabuchi Mini-Baby motor (not included). Very nicely molded and detailed, featuring all fine recessed panel lines, cockpit & gear well detail and two piece optional position canopy. Has a very large and colorful decal sheet for at least three aircraft - probably many more. Color painting guide and decal guide is on the bottom of the box. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions. NOTE: decals sheet is intact but has a great many brown age stains.
Tri-ang Douglas Boston III, 1/72, 151P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$19
From quality Frog molds. Features working ailerons, elevators and rudder, optional position landing gear, very good engine detail and RAF decals. The kit has not been started. NOTE: missing two pilot figures. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: instructions are photocopies from the FROG issue.
Revell Supermarine Spitfire Mk II, 1/48, 85-5239
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$22
Still factory sealed. Dated 2005.
Beechnut Commonwealth Wirraway - Bagged, 1/72, 1003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$22
Still factory sealed. Bagged kit with header. Very limited production injection molded kit. Details such as interior are not included in Beechnut kits but detailed drawings are provided. They contain all basic parts (canopy, wings, fuselage, engine, prop, elevator and rudder) but you must scratch build or use your spares box for the rest.
Smooth Side Models Union Pacific Sleeper 6-6-4 'American Sentry' - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, UP407
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$34
Rare kit from 1965. Features all metal one-piece body and roof that is factory painted and lettered and all windows perfectly pierced. The factory paint has no damage and is mint. The floor is routed wood and factory painted. Includes factory painted car ends, working rubber bellows, clear windows, underside details, roof details, grab irons and full instructions/plans. 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 instructions. Smooth Sides models was located in Brooklyn, New York and produced and excellent line of passenger equipment similar to Blue Streak and American Beauty.
IMW Fairbanks-Morse Direct Coaling Station - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, L608
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$20
Most likely from the early 1960s. Measures 4.5 inches tall with a 1.25 inch square base. Detailed kit of this trackside coaling station, featuring hardwood parts cut to shape, cast metal details, a plastic sheet of factory-painted simulated coal 'base' and very nice full instructions with numerous drawings. 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 instructions.
Pegasus Ansaldo SVA-5 - Bagged (SVA5), 1/72, 1004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$28
Limited production injection molded kit with metal details and decals. Never started. Either inventoried 100% complete with all parts or in a factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Griffin Lockheed T2V-1 Seastar - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
Unusual subject matter. Cleanly molded, basic vac kit with some molded in detail. Includes many interior parts and excellent wheels. Molded in white with an excellent clear canopy. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Certain modeling skills are required to build vacuform kits. Not recommended for beginners.
Airmodel F-86H / F-86K / TF-86F / CA-27 Sabre Conversions - Bagged, 1/72, 25
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
Contains parts for all four conversions. Mold quality is 'excellent' with all fine recessed panel lines. Includes detailed drawings of changes, including wings, and even lists the best base kits for all four conversion. Molded in white and clear. Never started and complete. Vacuform conversion kit only - requires base kits (not included) to complete. Conversion kits require a base injection molded kit (not included) to complete. This is a basic conversion only - some scratchbuilding is required.
Williams Brothers German Parabellum Machine Gun for Large Scale RC Aircraft, 1/6, 163-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$14
Still factory detailed. Highly detailed large scale machine gun kit measures 7.5 inches long when assembled. Originally issued as an accessory for super detailing RC, free flight or control line aircraft kits.