Airfix Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 - 85th FS Lille/Seclin France April 1940 or 501 Sq RAF Aux Kenley Surrey Oct 1940, 1/48, 04102-7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Larger 1/48 scale kit. Includes decals for both aircraft. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing one of two landing light lenses. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Cessna 180 - White Box Issue, 1/41, 6825
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor
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1973 "White Box" issue of the famous large-scale Four Star kit from the early 1960s. Has many working features - prop spins, cowl comes off to show detailed engine and doors open to reveal complete interior. Includes standing pilot figure. NOTE: the prop hub has been painted black. There is no other painting and no assembly. You can use DOT3 brake fluid or any other plastic-safe paint stripper to remove the paint. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: box is poor because both short end panels are missing.
Revell Highway Pioneers Foreign Car Gift Set - 1958 MG TD / 1907 Renault Limousine / 1911 Rolls Royce / 1913 Mercedes Torpedo / 1953 Jaguar XJ-120 / 1915 Fiat Tourer, 1/32, P495
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Rare gift set dated 1953. This early piece still has the 'Another Gowland Creation' and balloon logo on the side. There is a factory-stamped alternate part number on one box side of 811-778 - possibly a Revell number. The cars are molded in the correct, colorful early acetate. There is very little acetate warping as the parts are excellent. The kits have not been started. Two cars are still factory sealed; the other have the bags present, but have split open like the 'krinkle' bags tended to do. These four have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Highway Pioneers have a fascinating story. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Pyro 1932 Chevrolet Cabriolet and 1932 Chevrolet Pickup Truck, 1/32, C104-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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Rare set contains both kits. 1960s 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. Nicely molded kits are suitable for conversion to a slot car if the modeler wishes (slot car parts not included). Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, custom decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing 720 Western, 1/104, 388
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. 1974 AURORA block letters logo issue. The 720 was a lighter weight and lessor-range 707 designed for short hops.
Roco Roco HO Scale Dodge WC52 Utility Truck, HO, 225
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Still mint the box. Never used and complete.
Revell CV-31 USS Bonhomme Richard (Essex Class) Angle-Deck Aircraft Carrier, 1/500, H442
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++++
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1974 issue. Still factory sealed. Very rare kit of the modified (angled deck) Essex Class Carrier. This Revell kit is the only model ever released of this venerable ship that saw action through Vietnam. Kit contains an airwing of F11F Tigers, A-1 Skyraiders, F9F Cougars, F-8U Crusaders and A-4 Skyhawks. Shipping insurance is required on this item.
Aurora Atomic Submarine SSN Nautilus SSN-571, 1/242, 708-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
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1962 hardbox issue in investment-grade 'Mint' condition. The box has perfect color and gloss and four solid corners. There is no tape, price tags, or tag/tape marks, stains, etc. Molded in the correct high gloss black plastic. This kit has never been started. It is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell USS Olympia - Flagship of Admiral Dewey at Manila Bay - 'S' Issue, 1/232, H367-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Rare 1959 'S' issue in exceptional condition overall. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect colors and gloss, four solid corners, no price tags or tag marks, no tape beyond the small pieces of factory sealing tape, no tears and no missing litho. The only flaws are very light edge wear. This full-hull kit has excellent detail, even by today's standards. Includes hull plating detail, full below the waterline detail, finely molded raised line 'planked' deck, complete deck fittings, many moving features such as rotating main turrets with elevating guns, other guns that rotate, moving rudder, davits that can be lowered and raised, railings on each level and includes a display stand as well. Molded in correct white, tan and dark brown. The model has never been started. Carefully inventoried 100% complete with all plastic parts, correct silver 'chain', decals, flag sheet, booklet 'The Story of Ships' and instructions.
Pyro The Independence - War Schooner, C373-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Nicely detailed kit of a rare subject. Features full hull, complete deck detail, cannon, blocks, vac billowing sails, flags, display stand, rigging material and full rigging instructions. Kit is about 15 inches long when built. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including flags and instructions. The 'Independence' type Top Sail Schooners were built at the famous shipyards of Webb and Allen during the early 1800s. Ten clippers of this type were built for the US Government to enforce and collect revenue duties. The extreme rake of the masts with the added square sails on the top foremast made them fast and very maneuverable with a small crew. The War Schooners were very light vessels - only 73 feet long with a 20 foot beam and of 112 displacement. The bulwarks were cut out with more gun ports than guns to help lighten the ship. The armament consisted of two 9 pounders and four 6 pounders, which were shifted around the deck to fire from different gun ports and the need required.
AMT 1969 Boss 302 Cougar Eliminator - Replica Issue, 1/25, 32217M
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Limited issue from 2000 of 3,500 kits. Nice kit of the Cougar with the Eliminator package, which featured Ford's Boss 302 CID engine with a standard 290 horsepower. Other 'race' additions for the package were front and rear spoilers, hood scoop, blacked out grill and Eliminator graphics. Nicely detailed kit with over 100 parts. Features detailed motor and engine compartment, opening hood, complete interior, molded-in underside detail, and separately molded front and rear suspension, rear differential, drive shaft and duel exhaust. Molded in gray, clear, red tint clear, chrome and with rubber tires. The parts are still factory sealed. Includes decals and instructions.
SMP 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 3 in 1 Kit, 1/25, K711-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare original hardbox issue. Very nicely molded kit with fully detailed engine, opening hood, good engine compartment detail, molded in underside detail, top boot, optional removable top in the 'up' position, optional continental kit and a staggering number and variety of customizing parts complete down to a car phone, television and reel-to-reel tape player. Molded in ivory white, clear, red-tint clear, chrome and with black rubber whitewall tires. The chrome and clear are in excellent condition. This kit includes the nice scale billboard with an insert for '1961 Chevrolet Assembled By' and a place for the builders name. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried with all parts and instructions. NOTE: Missing decals.
AMT 1968 Chevelle SS 396, 1/25, 5628-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Hard to find, good quality original issue. Features SS396 Big Block engine, opening hood, good engine compartment detail, molded-in underside detail with separate exhaust and rear suspension, complete interior with option seats, side door windows opened or closed, decals for the car on the box art and many custom parts. Clear and chrome are in excellent condition. The kit has not been started. The stock version has been inventoried complete. The racing version is missing the race motor accessories (blower, etc), the drag chute pack and rear slicks. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions.
AMT 1960 Mercury Comet 2 Door Hardtop 3 in 1 Kit, 1/25, 3060-139
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare and nicely molded kit. Original issue hardbox from 1960. Can be built as stock, custom or competition. Includes a very large variety of customizing parts. Features full interior, rotating wheels, exhaust and underside detail and a large quantity of custom parts such as lowering blocks, tachometer, oil and ammeter gauges, custom taillights, continental kit, lake pipes, spinners, custom grill, fender mirrors, aerial, spotlight, louvers, fins, exhaust scoops and decals. Molded in white, clear, red tinted clear, and chrome. With real rubber tires. Chrome and clear are excellent. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Ambroid Open Platform Wooden 61' Baggage Car - Boston and Maine - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO 'Craftsman' kits. These models build an accurate and detailed late 1800/early 1900 prototype. Ambroid kits were limited release models that are widely considered to be the standard of quality for fine HO Craftsman style kits. Features all Northeastern Scale Lumber. Includes pre-cut and carved hardwood pre-scribed sides, milled roof and floor, detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, a sealed bag of metal detail parts and actual size full instructions and plans. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed parts envelope+- and the non-sealed parts have been inventoried complete including 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. Please cut and paste this link in your browser to see it - http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plastic-model-kit-history/the-ho-scale-model-railroading-revolution-of-the-1940s/
Ambroid Open Platform Wooden 61' Combination Passenger Coach - Boston and Maine - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO 'Craftsman' kits. These models build an accurate and detailed late 1800/early 1900 prototype. Ambroid kits were limited release models that are widely considered to be the standard of quality for fine HO Craftsman style kits. Features all Northeastern Scale Lumber. Includes pre-cut and carved hardwood pre-scribed sides, milled roof, trim and floor, pre-cut windows, detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, a bag of metal detail parts and actual size full instructions and plans. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory bag sealed and all other parts have been inventoried complete. 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. Please cut and paste this link in your browser to see it - http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plastic-model-kit-history/the-ho-scale-model-railroading-revolution-of-the-1940s/
Life-Like Wells Fargo Stage Coach - with Driver / Messenger and Four Horses (ex-Adams / Revell / Miniature Masterpieces), 1/48, 09682
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Very finely engraved and molded with excellent detail and a fascinating history. It started life as one of the 'Miniature Masterpieces,' which was formed through an alliance of Lew Glaser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although having the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. However, there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954, making the one-year original issues very rare. However, Adams was issuing the line in 1958. When Life-Like bought many of the Adams molds, they ended up with the Miniature Masterpieces line and has reissued them several times.
Lindberg USCG Cape Gull (WPB-95304) - US Coast Guard Patrol Boat CG-95304 - Motorized, 1/80, 707M-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare. Late 1950s hardbox issue with Ray Gaedke artwork. Large 1/80 scale kit of this beautiful ship. Very highly detailed for it's time - still a fine model today. Includes all parts for motorizing. Could be easily made RC with today's small systems. Features finely engraved hull with raised panel lines, detailed superstructure with ammo boxes, pump case, life rafts and rings, searchlights, horn , DF loop antenna, clear windows, ships wheel and even tiny engine speed control levers. Weapons include 20mm gun with magazine and shield, two angled Mk20 boxes, depth charges and racks and two hedge-hog launchers with four hedgehogs each. Deck fittings are complete with bitts, hatches, towline bitt and stops, staffs, vents, anchor, lifeboat, mast with radar antenna and platform light and stanchions that you can easily rig to create a railing. Includes a nice display stand. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing one of two tiny windlass crank arms. Can be made from wire or you can resin cast the remaining one. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts including decals, flags and instructions. The 95' U.S. Coast Guard Cutter 95304, a Coastal Patrol Boat was one of 36 boats built between 1953 and 1959. These cutters were stationed all along the U.S. coasts and performed Search and Rescue missions, and Port Security duty. Nine of the vessels were transferred to South Korea. The remaining vessels remained on active Coast Guard duty until 1986 to 1990. They were replaced with a succession of 82', 87' and 110' Patrol Boats.
Monogram Jaguar XK-E Coupe, 1/8, 2601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1976 'White Box' issue. Very large 1/8 scale kit with traditional high Monogram quality and detail. Measures over 21 inches long when assembled. Features include: opening and closing doors, windows that roll up and down with the cranks, front wheels steer from the steering wheel, operational front spring suspension, full engine detail with carbs, spark plugs, ignition wires, cooling system hoses, brake fluid reservoirs and plated valve covers. Includes hollow real rubber tires and plated knock-off wire wheels. Molded in gloss yellow, black, clear and with chrome plated parts. The kit has not been started. NOTE: missing one tiny clip (#196) which is a small, flat round piece with a hole in it. I have made a replacement from the same silver plastic and included it. Inventoried with all other parts present and instructions.
AMT 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe 'The Deuce' - 3 In 1 Kit - Stock / Custom / Competition, 1/25, 232
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Early 1960s hardbox issue. Very well detailed and nicely molded kit. Features Chevy custom engine, Ford V-8 stock engine, removable hood, detailed underside, optional parts for all three versions and full interior. Molded in black, clear, chrome and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.