Guillows De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk -17 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Balsa Wood Kit, 903
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$18
This is a scale stick and tissue rubber powered flying model that features die cut balsa parts, vacuform nose, wheels, plastic propeller, hardware, vacuform canopy, colored tissue, insignia and full size plans with detailed building instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Sterling Zero A6M3 Model 32 Hamp Drops Belly Tank In Flight - 24 Inch Wingspan for Free Flight / Control Line Or R/C, A15
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$74
From the early to mid 1960s. This model is designed for R/C, free flight or control line. It features an innovative system for automatically dropping the centerline belly tank in flight, high-grade die-cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, clear vacuform canopy (in mint condition and not even yellowed), fully finished main and tail wheels, finished wire landing gear, rubber motor & plastic propeller, all large & colorful decal sheet,full size plans with instruction details and notes on RC or control line conversion. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed Sterling bag. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they were very complete.
O-Lin Republic Seabee Amphibian, 1/48, 503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++++
$145
Very rare kit for the advanced collector. The Seabee was produced as a high performance sport amphibian. This is a very hard-to-fine original O-lin kit in the small box and advertisement for O-lin cement on the top. Produced in 1949 or just before. O-Lin (Olin) was founded by Paul Lindberg and a Mr. Olsen - hence the company name. Although a producer of flying models in the 1930s, O-lin produced some of the earliest American injection molded kits in the late 1940s. In 1950 the partnership may have ended, because all branding was changed to Lindberg and Paul Lindberg. Inside, the kit is as new. It is molded in high gloss light gray and has the correct decals and instructions. The kit has never been started and is inventoried complete with all parts, instructions and decals.
Revell IL-38 Bison Russian Bomber - Picture Plane Series, 1/169, H182-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$115
1960 Picture Plane hardbox issue of the famous 'S' kit from the late 1950s. This issue has the textured, frameable box art. The kit inside is from the original "S" molds and even molded in the same gloss green and clear plastic. Never started. The parts and all paperwork are still in the internal factory sealed bag; literally everything inside the box is factory sealed.
Jetco Fairchild PT-19 - 72 inch Wingspan R/C Flying MOdel, RC-1
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$325
Rare, very large and incredibly well detailed 1/6 scale model designed by Chuck Hollinger. Features three full size plans sheets, 28 die cut balsa and plywood sheets, 20 feet of sheeting, 214 feet of strip wood, 6 large decal sheets, formed landing gear and other wire parts, detachable wing panels, steerable tail wheel, die cut windshields, shaped and hollowed upper and lower cowls and more. Total weight when assembled is 6 lbs, making this an ideal conversion to electric power. This kit has not been started. The parts were sealed at the factory are still in the factory sealed bags. All of the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and plans/instructions.
Matchbox A-4M Skyhawk - A-4M US Marines VMA-324 or A-4N Israeli Air Force, 1/72, PK-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$18
1976 issue in the famous 'Two Colour Kit' Series. Very well molded for that time and includes markings for a colorful Marine Squadrons or IDF aircraft and a full-color, three paint guide for both aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Caudron 714 - (C-714), 1/72, L096
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$22
Early issue with 'L' kit number prefix. The C-714 descended from the race planes of the 'Coupe Deutsch del la Meurthe' and became one of the few 'light fighters' to reach series production for WWII. They saw service in WWII in Finland and were flown by Polish pilots of the G.CI 145. Twelve victories and two probables were recorded during it's brief service life. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
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.
Heller Yakovlev Yak-3 - Two USSR Aircraft or Normandie-Niemen French Squadron, 1/72, L090
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$14
Still factory sealed. The Normandie-Niemen French Squadron was made up of French pilots who flew on the Eastern Front. This is the 1960s 'L' kit issue with full box art and yellow logo panels. It is very nicely molded with recessed control surfaces and fine raised panel lines. Includes markings for the two aircraft listed.
Revell F-104 Starfighter with Sidewinders - 'S' Issue, 1/64, H199-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
1960 'S' issue with fantastic box artwork. Revell brought new life to the original F-104 molds by including four then-new AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, missile ground trailer and ground crew. The box has like-new color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape or price tags or residue; this box even skipped the original factory sealing tape machine! There is light edge wear, a short 3/4 inch crease (not even visible in the photo) and a very small 'ding' on the right short side. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro 1932 Pierce Arrow Phaeton, 1/32, C339-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$40
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 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 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.