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Cleveland Bayles' 1931 Gee Bee Super Sporster - 'Master' Issue - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, M-17

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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This is a Cleveland 'Master Flying Model' in museum scale of 1/16. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, precarved nose, completely formed wheels and thrust bearing, ready to use prop blades, celluoid, covering material, highest quality plans, instructions for static, free-flight or pylon flight with rubber or CO2 power. 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.

IMEX Thunderbirds TB-2 Special - 'For Eternal Preservation', 1/350, 1205

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. Trademarked 1995. The TB-2 Special is International Rescue's heavy transporter.

Hobbyline Steam Switcher A5 Class & Tender + Two Gondolas + Saddle Tank Switching Locomotive, KL2-149

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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NOTE: kits have been very neatly built. Please read carefully. The first kit is as follows: Steam Switcher and Tender are 98% built and the quality is professional. Only a few small detail parts need to be installed. There has been no painting and the decal sheet is 'excellent' with markings for PRR, NYC, B&O, Sante Fe, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific. The two small gondolas are also pro built and never painted. They have excellent metal sprung trucks. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: one axle to the tender has broken. The other kit is as follows: Saddle tank is 98% pro built and contains the same decal sheet as the first kit, in the same excellent condition. Includes all switcher parts and instructions.

Life-Like Proto 2000 Series 50' Automobile Box Car - (Partially Factory Assembled), HO, 30319

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

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Very high quality kit of injection molded plastic and metal. Most of the assembly has been professionally done at the Life-Like factory, so they state you can have this kit on the track in one hour or less. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including instructions.

Revell Batavia 1628 - Armed Dutch United East India (VOC) Cargo Ship, 1/150, 05402

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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Large scale model with excellent detail. Includes billowing sails, two types of rigging material, ready-made shroud lines (ratlines), rigging diagrams and colorful flags. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes flags and instructions. The Batavia was wreaked on her maiden voyage; the story of the survivors (and mutiny) made the ship famous. There is a very accurate full size replica of this ship.

Minicraft 1901 De Dion Bouton Automobile - (ex Entex / Bandai / Union), 1/16, 1521

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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This is a large-scale model with excellent detail. It is molded in black, brass plate, nickel plate, tan and dark brown. It features steerable front wheels, full suspension, detailed undercarriage and full interior. Never started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bags with instructions. In 1901, Count Albert de Dion and M. George Bouton produced a remarkable engine that produced 3/4 horsepower at 1800 rpm. This was double the speed of the then famous Daimler 'High Speed' engine. Upon hearing of the engine, Daimler's engine engineer said that the motor would not last but 1/2 the time of a 500 HP engine. However, many of the de Dions are still running today. At first, de Dion Bouton used the engine for tricycles (which were popular at the time) and sold the engine to other manufacturers. The company then decided to make the first "people's car" that was affordable and easy to drive - the Type G was the result. It was powered by a water cooled engine of 4.5 HP and used a constant mesh gear system and famous 'de Dion axle', which was still used by sports cars into the 1970s. The car had a top speed of 26 MPH.

Union 1904 De Dion Bouton, 1/16, C-04-1200

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Rare. Older but highly detailed kit. Features working worm gear steering, detailed interior and is molded in white, black, clear, brass plated and includes rubber tires and metal parts as well. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.

Fujimi Aerospatiale SA-341C Gazelle - Royal Navy, 1/48, 39

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

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Still factory sealed. Early Fujimi Mokei issue. Very nicely molded kit with full cockpit, detailed rotor hub, excellent exhaust, engine detail (for the visible part) and markings for one Royal Navy helicopters.

Revell Charles W. Morgan Whaling Ship with Sails, 1/160, H346

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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1971 issue with the 'Harpoon!' record offer inside. Highly detailed. As with most Revell sailing ship models, this one is considered a masterpiece of the mold maker's art for that time. Full hull kit features full deck details, brick try works and all fixtures, vac sails, preformed ratlines, rigging thread, detailed rigging instructions, seven whale boats, flag sheet, display stand and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.

Revell USS Kearsarge Civil War Steamship, 1/96, 05603

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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2004 reissue from the original molds. Very large 1/96 scale ship that measures 34.5 inches long when assembled. Very highly detailed and nicely molded. Features pre-formed ratlines, two position gun ports, guns that turn and elevate, movable propeller, special stand and name plate and 20 action figures. Inside it is like brand-new and has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. All paperwork, i.e. instructions, flags, etc are in a factory sealed bag as well.

AMT 1966 Chevrolet Nova - Pro Street Machine 2 Door Hardtop, 1/25, 636

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Includes over 115 parts with modified 327 CID engine, full custom interior, hood scoop and much more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Sterling JN-4 Jenny and NYP Spirit of St. Louis - Peanut Scale Flying Model Airplanes, Peanut, P-6

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Kit contains both aircraft. Parts are printed on high quality balsa wood. Includes strip wood, colored tissue, decals, wheels, propellers, fittings, rubber, lightweight plastic parts, step by step instructions and full size plans. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

DML Dornier Arrow Do-335 A-12 Anteater, 1/72, 5015

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed kit with 124 parts and numerous photoetched details.

Hasegawa FM-1 Wildcat - (F4F), 1/72, AP25

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

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Still factory sealed.

Monogram Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer - (Tripacer) - Four Star Issue, 1/32, PA25

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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First issue of this classic kit dated 1957. Features opening doors, full interior, removable cowling, engine detail and two hunter/pilot figures plus dead wild game cat. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present. Monogram made a wonderful card-stock display that was available through mail order only. It was based on the factory display cardboard but with most of the advertising removed. The same was done for the Cessna 180.

Italeri Boeing B-52H Stratofortress - 410th Bomb Wing K.I. Sawyer AFB / 92nd Bomb Wing 1988, 1/72, 1262

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

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Out of production kit of the cruise-missile equipped "H" variant of the venerable Stratofortress. Very highly detailed and well molded. Features all recessed panel lines, nicely detailed cockpit and crew stations, optional tail gun end or smooth 'no gun' tail (note, parts are provided but not shown in the instructions), detailed gear wells, external fuel tanks, cruise missiles and pylons, optional position landing gear and decals for the two aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes extensive decals and instructions.

Globe Big Top Circus Lion & Gladiator Tableau Wagon, 1/48, BT 102-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Unusual kit likely from the late 1950s or early 1960s. This all-plastic kit with very nice detail and does not need painted because it is molded in white, ivory, red, blue and the decorative trim is factory-painted gold. The model has never been started. NOTE: missing one kingpin, which is easily made. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts and instructions. Globe made an entire series of these circus models so you could 'Build A Complete Circus.' Other kits included Steam Calliope Wagon, Knights in Armour Band Wagon, Lion Cage Wagon, Bear Cage Wagon , Tableau Wagon (this kit) and probably others.

Lindberg President Ocean Liner President Wilson, 1/547, 712

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

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Still factory sealed. Reissue from Pyro molds (and Life-Like). Full hull kit. The only injection molded kit of this unusual subject.

Revell F-16A Fighting Falcon with Engine Stand - Tractor and Crew, 1/72, 4362

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

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Still factory sealed. 1988 issue from the original 1976 molds. Nicely detailed. Features all recessed panel lines, decals for USAF 'Arizona', full underwing stores, detailed removable engine, engine stand, tow tractor with tow bar, pilot's boarding ladder and two ground crew.

Revell Sikorsky CH-53G (HH-53C) - With Scale Howitzer and Jeep - Luftwaffe or USAF, 1/48, 4576

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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From 1986. Includes decals and optional parts for USAF or Luftwaffe versions. Large and highly detailed kit. Features movable main and tail rotor, auxiliary fuel tanks, detailed full cockpit, full cargo interior, opening cargo door, working drive-on ramps, scale army jeep and 105mm howitzer, refueling probe, optional rescue hoist and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.