Revell Arado Ar-196 A-3 Seaplane With Eduard Mask - KG-100 at Crete / Aircraft on the Tirpitz, 1/32, 04688
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$140
Includes Eduard #JX119 Mask Set, still factory sealed. The actual kit is dated 2010 and features 192 pieces, fine recessed surface detail, detailed internal tubular space frame, full cockpit & stations, optional folded wings, optional position speed brakes, separate ailerons, individual navigation lights, detailed BMW engine, separately molded maintenance flaps on the engine and nose, two different 3 bladed props, display stand and decals for the two aircraft listed in the title. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell The State Coach of England With 8 Horses And 6 Figures - Circa 1760 - ex Adams / Revell Miniature Masterpieces, 1/48, H506-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$59
Rare 1954 issue that is very well detailed and molded in the correct red (wagon) and white (horses and figures) plastic. The kit has never been started and is still sealed in the original factory clear bags. The instructions are in 'mint' condition. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glaser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit - without figures and horses, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also. At the time of the 'takeover', Revell cut the horses and figures for this kit and it was the first 'Revell' release. 1954 advertisements from Revell list the complete line as the H506 State Coach of England, H510 Ranch Wagon, H503 Covered Wagon, H502 Marquis de Lafayette Carriage, H504 Roman Racing Chariot, H501 Wells Fargo Stage Coach, H509 Western Figures and H507 Chuck Wagon.
Revell Ford Country Squire Station Wagon - S Issue, 1/25, H1220-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$225
Very rare kit dated 1957. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no rips or tears, no missing litho and no serious damage; however, it has moderate general wear as shown. This was a very good kit for that time, featuring full engine, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, complete interior, opening lower tail gate & upper rear window and cowboy 'dad' figure with son. Molded in glossy dark brown and chrome plated plastic. Chrome is in 'near mint' condition. never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present. Please NOTE that the instructions have the Revell order form cut out. This does not interfere with the assembly instructions. This kit must be shipped double boxed and insured.
Revell Neptune P2V-7 with Skis Operation Deep Freeze - (P2V7), 1/104, H170-1995
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$125
late 1960s Lodela issue of this rare Neptune variant. This is the classic 'S' kit with ski landing gear and decals for Arctic service. Molded in dark navy blue and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Supermarine Spitfire Mk1 - 610 Sq County of Chester, 1/32, H282
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$52
1971 issue of this classic, 1/32 scale kit originally released in 1967. It features a fully detailed cockpit, opening canopy, retractable landing gear, detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engine with removable cowling, pilot figure, rotating wheels & propeller and more. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell Mosquito Mk IV Bomber - With 1972 'Scale Models' Magazine With First Review Of This Kit, 1/32, H180
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$45
Includes the September 1972 issue of the superb 'Scale Models' magazine, which does an in-depth review of this brand-new kit. The model is the 1970s Kikoler Brazil release that features a detailed Rolls-Royce Merling engine, removable cowling, full cockpit, 2 crew members, rotating propellers & wheels and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Junkers Ju-87G Stuka Plus Master Gun Barrels And Muzzles - With Scale Hans-Ulrich Ruden And Dog Metal Figure, 1/32, ST25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$74
Includes a factory sealed Master #AM-32-014 Flak 18 (37mm) Cannon Barrels Set. Each barrel is three pieces; the most remarkable thing is that the brass muzzles have very scale holes. The actual model is the first issue of this incredible kit featuring a bonus Hans-Ulrich Rudel and military dog in cast metal 1/32 scale to match the kit. The actual aircraft is highly detailed inside and out and has 167 pieces. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog DH-60G Gipsy Moth Trail Blazers - Amy Johnson Box Art - Black Series, 1/72, F169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
1960s issue and a very nice and detailed kit of this famous aircraft. Includes a realistic standing figure of the famous pilot Amy Johnson. Also includes unique decal made from a painting of her Gipsy Moth in flight. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Boeing B-47 Stratojet, 1/205, PL-22
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
Rare kit from the 1950s. One-piece flip top box with early 39 cent price on the two short box sides. Nicely molded in glossy silver and clear plastic with all recessed panel lines. The aircraft is in the 'in flight' configuration and includes the Comet 'teardrop' based stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) of (2) engine pylons. Easily made. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present. The box is only 'good' because of general wear and two split corners which have been clear taped back together. Comet originally began model production in 1929 with a line of balsa flying models. In the mid-1950s Comet made a beautiful line of small and medium scale aircraft and missile models with colorful boxes. The early issues were in one-piece 'flip-top' boxes, and the later issues and releases were in standard two-piece 'hardboxes' with a lithograph slick glued to the top box. In 1963 Comet sold the plastic kit molds to Aurora, who reissued some but not all of the kits.
Aurora F7U Cutlass Navy Jet Fighter, 1/70, 496-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$55
Early issued dated 1959. Please note that the logo is the 'Famous Fighters' in the border with the sunburst inside, which is the earliest oval Aurora logo. From the amazing Jo Kotula artwork you can see why these kits are so famous and so collectible today. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Monogram US Army Military Jeep And M3-37mm Gun - Four Star Issue, 1/35, PM21-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$125
Rare long box from 1957. Features hinged windshield, rolling wheels, rubber tires, driver, two combat troops and detailed M3-37mm field gun. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The "Monogram Military Wheels" series was first released in the late 1950s and are such fine models that they still in high demand today by both builders and collectors. The original line included the Jeep and 37mm Anti-Tank Gun, US Army Armored Half Track Multiple Gun Carriage, US Army Eager Beaver Truck, Patton Tank, M-29C Weasel, The Fabulous GIs and US Army M3A1 Armored Personnel Carrier. All had many action features and nearly perfect fit and finish. Monogram expanded the line in the 1960s and early 1970s with additional USA and German tanks.
AMT LZ-128 Hindenburg Zeppelin, 1/520, T557
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Original issue from the mid to late 1960s and a very good scale kit of this classic German Airship. It can be displayed 'In Flight' with included eyelets or on a desk stand. Includes a scale DC-3 model for comparison and full color decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Decals are in amazing 'mint' condition.
ITC US Submarine Chaser - SC96 Subchaser WWI US Navy - Motorized, 1/74, 3682-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$189
Very rare motorized, large scale model that measures 18 inches long when assembled. Dates from the late 1950s or early 1960s and can be easily converted to R/C with todays modern & small components. Motorizing equipment is complete with battery holder, electric motor, brass contacts, motor mount, metal shaft & drive propeller and switch. The kit is molded in blue and silver plastic, while the motorizing parts are molded in white. The kit has never been started. The silver parts are still in the factory sealed bag. All other parts have been inventoried complete. Includes decals, color flag sheet and both sets of instructions (standard and supplemental for motorizing). The actual US Navy WWI Submarine chaser was a 110 foot wooden vessel. The ships carried a crew of 25 and were armed with a 3 lb deck gun and a "Y" gun for discharging depth charges. The ships proved valuable in combating the German U-boats in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Some were updated and saw service in WWII.
Verneuil 1905 Panhard Tonneau Roi Des Belges - Europe Model Kits, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$39
Rare and well detailed kit of this historic automobile from the time when France clearly lead the automotive world in technology and quality. This happened largely because the French people, government and authorities embraced the horseless carriage; this was the opposite of what happened in most countries, especially Great Britain where they regulated it almost completely out of existence. Includes 86 parts in black and clear plastic, large fold-out, heavily illustrated instructions with painting guide, history and text assembly instructions in both French and English. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Fujimi Kommandeurwagon Mercedes Benz Grosser German General Staff Car Motorized, 1/32, C14
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$69
Rare. Early Fujimi Mokei issue, likely from the mid to late 1960s and a very nice kit for that time. Features motorized drive on the rear wheels with the motor hidden under the hood and working through a metal differential on the rear tires. Batteries are cleverly hidden under the interior seats. Features one piece fender unit and one piece body molded in gloss black plastic, molded-in rear suspension detail and some front suspension detail, steerable front wheels, tan molded interior and floor parts, rubber tires and motorizing hardware and more. Molded in black, clear, wood brown (the wheels are factory airbrushed wood brown also), chrome plate and with rubber tires and metal hardware for motorizing. Includes a full color decal sheet with various flags, license plates and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that Fujimi did not include the electric motor in this issue. Any standard FA13 motor can be used.
Verneuil Panhard 1891 Europe Model Kits, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$28
The 1891 Panhard was among the very first modern cars and with it's groundbreaking innovations was certainly the grandfather of the present day automobile. This is a rare kit of this historic automobile from when France clearly lead the automotive world in technology and quality. This happened largely because the French people, government and authorities embraced the horseless carriage; this was the opposite of what happened in most countries, especially Great Britain where they regulated it almost completely out of existence. The actual model is nicely molded and features about 75 pieces, detailed suspension and drive line, large assembly guide with numbered parts layout, text & fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and automobile history (in French). There is no assembly but NOTE: the spokes of two wheels have been very neatly painted red. There is no other painting. Inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present.
Miniature Masterpieces The State Coach of England - Circa 1760, 1/48, K500-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Rare early 1950s original issue that is molded in a very bright red plastic. Like all Miniature Masterpieces kits, this one is very finely engraved and molded with excellent detail. The model includes detailed instructions (rare for the early 1950s) and a wonderful history of this State Coach which was built for King George III. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one tiny part, (1) of (4) wheel retainers. Otherwise complete with all other parts and instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' 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.
Life-Like 1910 Buick Model F Tourer - (ex-Pyro), 1/32, 09464
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+++
$36
From Pyro molds cut just before Life-Like took over production. Pyro's intent was to issue this in the 'Vintage Brass Car' series, but the timing was disrupted by the sale of thier plastic kit line to Life-Like; as a result it was never issued under the Pyro name. Well detailed with full engine and engine compartment details, complete interior, separately molded front and rear suspension/axles, spoked wheels, optional top with porthole rear windows and a four piece hood that can be built closed or correctly opened. Molded in ivory with brass plated & clear parts and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Pyro Mercedes Benz SS Tourer, 1/32, C350-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
1966 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, suspension and exhaust, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels and a removable hood. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Pyro 1931 Cadillac Town Car, 1/32, C346-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
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. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes rubber tires, chrome plated, colored and clear parts. Features a nicely detailed molded chassis with suspension, steering linkage and fuel tank, complete motor, spoked wheels, luggage trunk, full interior, dual side mount spare tires and a removable hood or 'bonnet.' Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.