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Cleveland Lockheed Hudson - 'Master Kit' For R/C or Free Flight, 1/16, SF-95

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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Over 49 inch wingspan. Ideal model for conversion to electric power and RC. This is the deluxe version including dope and paint in glass bottles. Very highly detailed and complete kit. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or 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 – 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 ‘Aviation’s 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.

Cleveland Mile Fliers Austrian Chivalry - Tow Line or Catapult Glider Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, C-6

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Early World War II kit. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or 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 – 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 ‘Aviation’s 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.

Cleveland Nieuport 17 Scout Plane - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, M-12

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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This kit is odd as the outside kit number is M-12; inside, it is SF-12, the more familiar designation. After a closer look, this is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale 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, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or 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 running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply business – 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 ‘Aviation’s 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.

Berkeley Waco Cabin SRE Biplane - 35 Inch Wingspan For R/C or Free Flight, 4-13

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Poor

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Big 1/12 scale model with a 35 inch wingspan. Originally designed as a gas powered model for free flight or control line, or can be converted to electric power and modern RC (radio control) gear. Features metal cowl, decals, covering material, full size plans, formed wire parts, die cut balsa and plywood parts and more. The model has not been started. NOTE: missing wheels. Otherwise the kit is complete with all parts and instructions. Berkeley is a very famous manufacturer of flying model kits from the Golden Age of flying aviation, about 1932-1954. Founded in 1933 by William Effinger, the company was quite progressive in producing quality kits - it was likely the Berkeley 'Buccaneer' was the first gas powered model in kit form. In the later 1930s, Effinger acquired the services of a very talented Henry Struck. Struck went on to design numerous award-winning kits under the Berkeley name. Berkeley weathered the post WWII recession and emerged as a major kit producer in the late 1940 and 1950s. These were great years for Berkeley and they produced some incredible and large kits. The company went bankrupt in about 1960 however. Fox engines (Duke Fox) bought the company and released the kits alongside his own FOX models and engines. This arrangement did not last, and in the early 1960s the Berkeley name disappeared from hobby shop shelves.

Comet Boeing B-29 Superfortress - 25.5 inch Wing Span Solid Model, 1/64, M3

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM++

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In the 1930s and 1940s, most modelers built the flying stick and tissue type models with rubber, co2 or gas power. But there were a small but measurable percent that built solid aircraft display models of great detail. This required great skill worth of the shipbuilders of old, especially considering the limited offerings. Many manufacturers issued blocks of wood and a plan - the famous (or infamous) 'Make Wood Look Like Plane' kits. A few manufacturers made expensive super detailed kits with metal accessories (like Dyna-Products). Comet came in the middle and struck a nice balance of detail and cost. 1944 issue in investment grade condition. The box is factory new. Inside, the kit has never been started and is 100% complete with all wooden parts, clear plastic blisters, black plastic wheels, decals (like new!), sandpaper, full plans, glue and a glass bottle of dope or sanding sealer. All original packing dividers and tissue is mint also.

Dragon Tirpitz Battleship - With Photoetched Details, 1/700, 7047

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Very impressively detailed model from new molds. Includes 227 parts and can be built waterline or full hull. Includes a nice size fret of photoetched details. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

ESCI Tirpitz Battleship, 1/1200, 416

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Mint

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Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded small scale waterline ship kit that is ideal for war gaming. Features detailed hull, deck and superstructure, separately molded turrets, mast, some superstructure parts and more.

Lindberg Space Shuttle with Boosters and External Fuel Tank - With Decals for Enterprise / Discovery / Columbia / Challenger / Endeavour, 1/200, 72565

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. Measures 10.5 feet tall when assembled. Snap together kit decals for all shuttles, opening bay doors with positionable 'CanadArm' and detailed interior and display stand.

Monogram Grumman TBF Avenger - Blue Box Issue, 1/48, PA31-150

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Dated 1966 Likely the second release of this classic Four Star kit from 1958. Has mnay action features: wings fold properly as on real aircraft, landing gear, tail wheel and arresting hook all retract and extend, turret revolves, machine gun elevates, bomb bay doors open and torpedo drops. NOTE: the two torpedo halves have been neatly assembled. Quality of assembly is excellent. There is no other assembly. The LSO figure's face and landing paddles have been neatly painted. There is no other painting. Never started. Complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: the LSO is a slightly lighter shade of blue plastic; he is from a later issue of the same kit. The decals have bug damage to the backing paper and age cracks to the transfers.

Trimaster Focke-Wulf Ta-152H-1, 1/48, MA-9

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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From 1989. Highly detailed model with legendary Trimaster quality. Kit features three frets of photoetched parts, numerous metal castings, brass and metal rod as well as all recessed detail on the plastic moldings. Large decal sheet and paint guide for several different aircraft. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.

MPM Focke-Wulf Fw-189B, 1/48, 48035

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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The Fw-189 made it's first flight in the late 1930s and was ordered into production soon afterwards. It was built until 1944 and served well on the Eastern Front, where it was known for it's performance, maneuverability, ability to absorb damage and adaptability to many rolls. Includes resin and photoetched details. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Toko Aviatik (Berg) D1 'Frank Linke-Crawford', 1/72, Ro120

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

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Still factory sealed. WWI Austro-Hungarian fighter. Features a large full decal sheet including and intricate camo patterns.

Doyusha Bae Aerospatiale Concorde - British Airways or Air France, 1/144, 144-CO-1200

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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Very nicely molded kit with all fine recessed panel lines, very good inlet and exhaust detail, optional position main gear and tail wheel, optional raised nose or 'landing position' nose and full painting guide and complete decals for Air France and British Airways. The kit has never been started. Some parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that are not internally sealed sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.

Airfix SS France (Norway) Ocean Liner - Craftmaster Issue, 1/600, S2-198

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

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Rare Craftmaster Issue of this popular ocean liner that was recently broken up. Kit measures over 20 inches long when assembled. Very nicely detailed. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Hasegawa Focke-Wulf FW-190A-7 (FW190A7) - #23 Bar II/JG1 April '44 / #13 Bar II/JG1 April '44 / Ober. Krebs Stab 1/JG1 Jan '44, 1/32, 08172

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

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2007 Issue with all new tooling. Very well molded and highly detailed with all fine recessed panel lines. Features detailed cockpit, pilot, optional position canopy, very good engine and gear well detail, centerline dro ptank and more. Includes decals for two of Bar's aircraft and one for Krebs. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Renwal Spad XIII Aeroskin - 1st Lt. David E Putnam's Aircraft, 1/72, 263-69

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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Contains pre-colored Aeroskin fabric created to resemble fabric covered aircraft. No painting needed since all designs are printed on the fabric. You build the inner structure of the aircraft then cover it, similar to the construction of the actual aircraft. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, Aeroskin fabric and instructions.

Matchbox Krupp Protz Kfz.69 3.7cm Panzerabwerhrkanone - With Diorama Display Base, 1/76, 40088

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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From 1986. Very nicely molded kit from the Matchbox 1/76 scale series. Comes with realistic diorama battle display, field gun and truck. Has decals for anti-tank unit attached to the Corps Gurderian Russian 1941 or 1st Panzer Division, 3rd Company anti-tank unit France 1940. Never started. inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Aeroclub De Havilland 4 Blade Hydraulic Propellers (2) - 13' Diameter Left Hand, 1/72, P030

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Bagged

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Two precision cast all-metal propellers. An ideal upgrade for your kit and superior in detail to plastic props. Never used and complete.

Aeroclub Rotol Dart 4 Blade Propellers (4) - 10' Diameter Right Hand, 1/72, P018

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Bagged

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Four precision cast all-metal propellers. An ideal upgrade for your kit and superior in detail to plastic props. Never used and complete.

Aeroclub Rotal 4 Bladed Propellers (4) - Halifax, 1/72, AV032

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Bagged

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Precision cast metal accessory pack that is an ideal upgrade for plastic parts. Never used and inventoried complete.