Minicraft RMS Titanic Ocean Liner, 1/350, 11312
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$54
Large and highly detailed model that is over 30 inches long when assembled. Never started. Factory sealed bags and complete with decals and instructions. Just about every aftermarket photo-etched accessory you can imagine is available for this kit, so you can create a museum masterpiece if you wish; I prefer the sets from Tom's Modelworks and Gold Medal Models as they provide superb detail and are affordable.
Minicraft PBM-5A Mariner - US Navy BuNo 59439 1947 / BuNo 59849 1945, 1/72, 12586
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
Still factory sealed. This model is large, very well detailed and from completely new, state-of-the-art molds.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Revenue Cutter - 12 Inch Long Wooden Model With Moulded Hull
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
Rare ship model from 1930s that contains Ideal's revolutionary 'Premolded Hull.' Since carving the hull was by far the most difficult part of early ship modeling, Ideal created a thick-walled, completely formed, hollow hull made from a wood composite. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory which means that all the parts are still 'factory tissue sealed.' As was the custom back then, workers would assembly the parts for a kit and wrap them in tissue paper in a unique way that ensured that all the parts would be 'sealed' and held in place. Whoever buys this kit will see the contents for the first time since it was packed at Ideal Aeroplane & Supply in New York well over 90 years ago. Ideal Aeroplane & Supply was one of the earliest aircraft model makers in the USA, marketing their first kit in 1911 and running a well-known storefront that sold materials as well as kits for early aeromodelers. What is less known is that they had a very large line of ship kits also. They ranged from one foot to several feet long and covered unique and popular civil subjects as well as warships and submarines of the period. The company was very innovative in introducing the Moulded Hull which cut assembly time by more than half by eliminating all hull carving, shaping and sanding. The builder could use it right out-of-the-box and immediately add the deck, superstructure, fittings and prime or paint. Ideal was also known for their excellent, full size multi-view plans that includes many assembly notes, rigging diagrams, tips, additional detail drawings and much more. Often there was even a detailed painting guide.
Airfix Short Stirling B.1 / III, 1/72, 07002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$32
Still factory sealed. This is the 1986 issue which features 273 pieces, optional parts for either version, elevating guns, rotating turrets, some 'good' cockpit and interior detail, rotating propellers & wheels, movable rudder, elevators and ailerons, optional position bomb bay doors, bomb bay detail, bomb load, optional position undercarriage and more. Usually includes bomb carts & tractor but I cannot confirm that since it is factory sealed. With decals for two different aircraft. MG-K of 7th Sq served as a minelayer, bomber and one of the first units of the Pathfinder force, and EX-L of 199 Sq of No.3 Group which converted from Wellingtons in 1943 and performed bombing, minelaying and supply missions. In 1944 they flew with 100 Group on Radio Counter Measure (ECM) missions until 1945.
Combrig Varyag Missile Cruiser Project 58 USSR - Kynda Class, 1/700, 70304
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Not the commmon Slava-class Varyag, but the much rarer Kynda-Class ship. Very highly detailed and well molded kit that sells new for $57. This is a high-definition cast resin waterline model. Never started. The parts are all still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes illustrated instructions. The Project 58 Missile cruisers, known to NATO as the Kynda class were the first Soviet missile cruisers and a considerable advance for the Soviet Navy. Their main role was anti-surface warfare using the SS-N-3b 'Shaddock' missile. The design proved top-heavy and was soon succeeded by the larger Kresta I, but the Kyndas stayed in service until the fall of the Soviet Union.
Combrig Vitse-Admiral Drozd Missile Cruiser Project 1134 - USSR Kresta I, 1/700, 70314
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Very highly detailed and well molded kit that sells new for $54. This is a high-definition cast resin waterline model. Never started. The parts are all still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes illustrated instructions. Kresta I class cruiser is a Soviet cruiser class, the Soviet designation was Project 1134 Berkut (Golden Eagle)These ships were designed for a surface warfare role. Soviet priorities were changed to an anti-submarine role and only 4 ships were built with this configuration. These ships were followed by the Kresta II class cruiser, an anti-submarine derivative.
Delphis Models Lupo Class Frigate / Lupo F564 / Orsa F567 / Perseo F566 / Sagittario F565, 1/700, DM049
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$50
This waterline model is cast in high-definition resin and has higher quality detail than injection molded kits in the same scale. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. The Lupo class is a sucessful class of frigates built by Cantieri Navali Riuniti (CNR) for the Italian Navy. Designed as multipurpose warships with an emphasis on anti-surface warfare (ASuW), they have enjoyed some success in the export market, being acquired by the navies of Peru and Venezuela. A small run of a slightly updated version is known as the Soldati class.
Delphis Models De Cristofaro Class Corvette / Pietro De Cristofaro F540 / Umberto Grosso F541 / Licio Visintini F546 / Salvatore Todaro F550 - Circa 1970, 1/700, DM674
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$46
This waterline model is cast in high-definition resin and has higher quality detail than injection molded kits in the same scale. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. The De Cristofaro class were beaituful and successful ships. They were given a forecastle, which had never been done in a post-war Italian Corvette. They also had a transom stern, which was a departure from previous practice. As in the somewhat later Alpinos, they had a VDS, in their case a separate SQS-36 handled by a crane mounted on deck. There was also a medium-frequency hull sonar, reportedly a separate SQS-36. The 76mm gun was the successful OTO-Melara type, controlled by an OG 3 director (Orion RTN-7X radar), with an optical director (probably OG 1) aft. The single-barrel Menon mortar was mounted aft, in 'X' position. The power plant was two FAIT 3012 diesel engines and top speed was 23 knots. Cruising range was a very respectable 6,139 miles at 15.9 knots.
Niko Model USS Canberra CAG-2 1967, 1/700, 7057
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$110
Very, very rare and the only model ever of this subject in this scale. Features beautiful high definition resin cast parts and numerous photoetched brass details and all railings. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Combrig Jeanne D Arc Cruiser 1902 Configuration, 1/700, 70423
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$54
Very highly detailed and well molded high-definition cast resin waterline model that includes many brass PE details. Never started. The parts are all still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes illustrated instructions. The cruiser Jeanne d’Arc was the largest French cruiser in 1899, first oceangoing armoured cruiser and prototype for all following French armoured cruisers until 1907. Designed initially in 1892 as protected cruiser for overseas service, this was changed later and the design was modified by Engineer Emile Bertin as an armoured cruiser. Very different from previous armoured cruisers by this last minute change, she emphasised speed and range over protection, and was even considered woefully under-armed for her size. She did, however, have a long service career. But since she was not ideal for the fleet, she did however prove roomy and adaptable enough to be transformed as a dedicated training vessel after WWI and until 1928, starting a long lineage and tradition in the Marine Nationale. She was striken from the navy list in 1933.
IHP USS Northampton CLC-01 1954 Fit, 1/700, 70026
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$68
Very rare and most likely the only 1/700 model ever made of this subject. Features very high quality, high-definition cast resin parts & details, metal anchor chain, brass and plastic cylindrical stock for masts & yards and more. Includes plans, history & instructions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes all paperwork.
Trumpeter USS Texas BB-35 Battleship - With Big Ed Set / Pontos Detail Up Set / G Factor Brass Props / Artwox Wood Deck, 1/350, 05340
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$220
Build the ultimate USS Texas with this 1/350 Trumpeter Kit and $269 of accessories! Includes the following never used and factory sealed or inventoried complete aftermarket detail sets: Eduard BIG5336 PE Set which includes (17513 (x2) Naval Figures US WWII, 53154 - Pt.1 AA Guns, 53155 - Pt.2 Railings & Ladders, 53156 - Pt.3 Superstructure, 53157 - Pt.4 Deck), Pontos 35024F1 Detail Up Set, G Factor **GFM35026 Brass Propellers** and Artwox AW10130 Wood Decking. The actual kit is very highly detailed with 840 parts and three PE frets. The kit has never been started. The smallest parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; all other parts are inventoried complete. With decals and instructions.
Fujimi IJN Sakura Japanese Destroyer, 1/700, 45
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$14
1/700 scale waterline kit that is very highly detailed and finely molded. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya IJN Destroyer Hatsuyuki, 1/700, 35
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
1/700 scale waterline kit that is very highly detailed and finely molded. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Sea Shadow - US Navy Stealth Ship, 1/144, 05088
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
Hard-to-find 1995 issue of the US Navy's first Stealth Test Ship. Built between 1983 and 1985, the Sea Shadow was just over 49 meters long and could achieve 15 knots with a diesel-electric power plant. For years the Navy tested the Sea Shadow off the California coast but only at night. Testing centered around stealth characteristics, steering, automation and sea worthiness. The ship was not revealed to the public until April 11, 1993. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Z38 Destroyer 1936 A (Mob) Narvik Class - With Decals for Z31 / Z33 / Z37 / Z38, 1/700, 05106
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$18
Still factory 'round tape' sealed and dated 2011. This waterline kit features 72 pieces, detailed deck and superstructure, 4x 150mm guns & turrets, ships boats, 8 torpedo tubes and more. Includes decals for the four destroyers listed.
Hasegawa IJN Aoba Heavy Cruiser, 1/700, WLC054
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
1/700 scale waterline model that is highly detailed and finely molded. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya IJN Light Cruiser Yubari - With Wooden Display Base, 1/700, 7605
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
Special edition that includes a beautiful hardwood display base that is completely factory finished and ready to use. The 1/700 scale waterline model that is highly detailed and finely molded. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Myoko Japanese Heavy Cruiser - IJN, 1/700, B-1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$24
Very highly detailed waterline 1/700 ship model. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Nichimo Maya Heavy Cruiser Motorized, 1/500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$110
Very Rare. Nichimo was founded in 1951 and was a very famous Japanese kit manufacturer both at home and around the world. This model dates from the late 1950s or very early 1960s and is part of an extensive and sought-after 1/500 scale IJN Warship Series with expensive glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. The model can built for motorized operation in water or static with waterline or full hull display. Well detailed and molded for that time, it features all hardware for motorizing, a steel and brass gear box for dual-propeller drive, switch, wire, universal joints, brass batter contacts, metal shafts, an original Mabuchi FA13 still in the original colorful box, one piece lower hull (molded in a realistic IJN 'Hull Red'), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, floatplanes and more. Never started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the hardware bag is open and inventoried complete. Includes instructions, silver and gold foil-covered cardboard name plate and internal packing display 'band.' Please note that Nichimo did not supply decals with this issue. Please note that the box would display slightly better than the 'good+' rating, but is graded as such because there is a closed tear at the center of the right short side. It has been very neatly and correct repaired from the inside with light weight cardstock and book binding glue.