Renwal See-Thru SSBN 618 Thomas Jefferson Polaris Nuclear Submarine, 1/200, 653
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Classic 1950s boxart at its finest. Large 24 inch long kit with clear right half that is hinged to open. The Jefferson is the only Renwal sub that has the clear hull half - all others have a gray hinged half. Heavily detailed interior and actual 'launching' Polaris missile from a spring loaded tube. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals have bug damage all around (but not) the actual design.
Revell USS Norton Sound Missile Test Ship, 1/424, H331-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very rare kit from 1956; molds were altered to make the class seaplane tender, which made any reissue impossible. This Norton Sound was originally a seaplane tender and was converted to an ocean-going laboratory for development and testing of guided missiles and rockets. This ship was key in the Navy's move into the guided missile age. Model features working cranes, operating launching platform for the Viking missile, Terrier with launcher, Jeeps and Lark missile. Kit has never been started. NOTE: missing the helicopter. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals, flag sheet and instructions.
Revell Convair Terrier Surface-to-Air Missile, 1/40, H1813-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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BUILDER KIT only. Please read carefully. Very rare 1958 'S' issue. Features two missiles with removable boosters with swiveling and elevating launcher with crew. NOTE: this kit has assembly. The missiles, launcher side rails, center support and grab irons have been assembled. Quality of assembly is very good. No gaps and very little to no visible glue. Some grab irons have broken off but are still in one piece and present. There has been no painting and no other assembly. NOTE: missing one small upper stage fin. Can be made from stock plastic. Missing both bases for the crew of two. Inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions.
UPC Honest John Rocket with Launcher and Truck - (ex Adams), 1/40, 2150-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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From high quality 1950s ex-Adams molds. The model is very highly detailed with many working features: the missile can be removed or installed for launch or transport configuration, the launcher/truck has completely detailed suspension and chassis, full interior, working launching boom & can be configured for travel or launch and more. Includes a crew of 5. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Flyline Models Great Lakes Trainer - 40 inch Wingspan for RC/Free Flight or Static Display, 114
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Very large kit for RC or built for static display. Flyline Models was a manufacturer out of Fairfax, Virginia USA. The models are known for their high quality. The kit contains full size detailed plans, instructions, engine cylinder materials, high quality printed balsa sheets, decals, hardware and more. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Messerschmitt Me-109 (Bf-109) - Blue Box Issue, 1/48, 6800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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1968 release. This kit is part of a famous 1/48 scale series of WWII aircraft kits that Monogram originally developed in the 1960s. Features retractable landing gear and rotating prop and wheels. Nicely molded with traditional high Monogram quality. NOTE: the pilot has been painted. No other parts are painted and nothing has been assembled. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Bandai Mitsubishi A6M5c Type 52 Zero-Sen, 1/48, 8504-275
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed, but the seal has drawn the box concave. Older issue. Features nicely done raised panel lines, good cockpit detail, retractable landing gear, working arresting gear, pilot figure and drop tank.
Kiddyland IDF AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo - Commonly known as the Indigenous Defense Fighter - Republic of Chine Air Force Fighter, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Rare kit of this interesting and very capable fighter. Features all fine recessed surface detail, very good cockpit, pilot figure, optional position canopy, enclosed and detailed landing gear bays, full landing gear, extensive air-to-air missile load and more. Molded in white and clear plastic and with a large black plastic display stand. If you have an interest, please read any of the excellent internet history articles of this project
Unknown AIDC I.D.F. Ching Kuo II (F-CK-1) Two Seater - Republic of Chine Air Force Fighter, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Rare kit of this interesting fighter.
Revell Chuck Wagon with Three Figures and Four Animals - Miniature Masterpieces, 1/48, H507-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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1954 Pre - 'S' issue. Very nicely detailed kit of the classic Chuck Wagon. Features full suspension, rear shelves, back fold-down deck, coffee pot, pot, lamp, bell, accessories, two horses, calf, dog, two men and full suspension detail. Inside, the kit is like new. It has not been started. All parts are still sealed in the factory 'crinkle' bag. The instructions are present and like new. '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. 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 Bell AH-1 Huey Cobra Helicopter - Young Model Builder Club Issue, 1/32, H287
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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From 1973. Large 1/32 scale kit. Well detailed with 18 inch rotor span, full Lycoming T53 engine and removable cowl, full interior and two pilots, moving gun turret and underwing stores. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram B-52 Stratofortress With Jet Sound - Vietnam Issue, 1/72, PA215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare 1969 Vietnam camouflage issue with high-gloss box art. Box has wear and tape on the sides. 2nd release of this kit. This is a novel and unique sound system driven by an electric motor. The motor, 'Jet Sound' unit and batteries are all hidden inside the fuselage of the B-52. Very nicely detailed. Features crew of three, detailed cockpit, elevating and traversing rear turret, opening and closing bomb bay doors, operating wing flaps, operating spoilers, optional position entry hatch and landing gear, and optional parts to display one nacelle open to show the jet engine. Inside, the kit has all the original cardboard display inserts and packing material. Includes the special B-52 book also. Never started. NOTE: missing the electric motor and hardware (battery contacts, metal nut). Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat - (F4F4), 1/72, H639-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
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One-piece box issue from 1965. Features removable cowling and detailed engine, two position landing gear, movable wheels and prop and US Navy markings. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell KC-135 Stratotanker 'S' Kit, 1/139, H287-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+++
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1957 'S' issue with the famous box art of the period. Has creases, scuffs and wear as shown. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions or still in the internal factory sealed bag.
Aurora 1963 Jaguar XKE Convertible, 1/25, 567-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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NOTE: Builder kit only, please read carefully. From 1963. Very detailed kit for it's time. Features complete engine, suspension and driveline detail, detailed full interior, roadster top boot and removable hardtop, complete engine compartment, opening bonnet, full exhaust, real rubber tires and more. Molded in chrome, ivory, black, clear and rubber. NOTE: the chrome engine block and sides of the chrome rims have had the chrome removed where the glue would go. No chrome is gone on visible areas and the parts were never glued. The steering column is missing as well as the engine coil. The steering column is a simple cylinder and could be made from plastic stock. There has been no painting. The kit in inventoried with all other parts and instructions.
Frontier Frontier Ranch Wagon, 1/24, 9
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare. Multi-media kit from the late 1940s/Early 1950s. Includes hardwood pre-cut parts, acetate wheels, suspension and axles. Very nice and realistic scale model with front seat and arm rests, step boards and full and detailed suspension down to the brake shoes. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Little is known of the Frontier Manufacturing Company other than the address of Hollywood, California and their line of high quality, early multi-media kits. Kits from this range include the Ox Cart, Buck Board, Covered Wagon, Stage Coach, Ranch Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Surrey With The Fringe On Top, Ore Wagon, Beer Wagon and Top Buggy.
Frontier Frontier Chuck Wagon, 1/24, 2
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare. Multi-media kit from the late 1940s/Early 1950s. Includes hardwood pre-cut parts, acetate wheels, suspension, hubs, hoops and axles and real fabric for the top. Very nice and realistic scale model with rear fold-down table with legs and support, front seat and arm rests, shelves, water cask, supplies box and full and detailed suspension down to the brake shoes. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Little is known of the Frontier Manufacturing Company other than the address of Hollywood, California and their line of high quality, early multi-media kits. Kits from this range include the Ox Cart, Buck Board, Covered Wagon, Stage Coach, Ranch Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Surrey With The Fringe On Top, Ore Wagon, Beer Wagon and Top Buggy.
Lindberg North American F-100 Super Sabre, 1/48, 528-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
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1950s hardbox issue with incredible Ray Gaedke artwork. The box has like-new color and gloss. It would grade 'NM' but there is a litho tape tear on one side that brings the grade down to 'Exc''. Large 1/48 scale F-100 with movable rudder, elevators and ailerons, detailed ejection seat and pilot, full jet engine detail and opening engine access hatch and a load-out of two drop tanks and 8 missiles. Includes colorful decals for the box art aircraft. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
AMT-Hasegawa North American F-100 Super Sabre Hi-Vis or Camo US Air Force, 1/72, A692-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Includes markings for both aircraft. This kit is from quality Hasegawa molds and was part of a short-lived AMT marketing strategy in the 1970s. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell DC-7 Flagship American Airlines One-Piece Stand Arm Pre -S Issue, 1/122, H219-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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1954/55 Pre-S issue with the fantastic artwork of a DC-7 at the moment just before touchdown. Investment grade condition box with brilliant color and gloss. Please note, this is the true first issue with the one-piece plastic stand arm and instructions that illustrate this. The second issues has two plastic parts on the stand arm. The one-piece stand arm was fragile and broke easily. Very few were made as Revell quickly corrected this weakness. Correctly molded in gloss silver and clear and a large, colorful decal sheet. Inside, the kit is as factory new. All small parts are still sealed in the factory bag. Instructions are mint with the detailed American Airlines route map on the back the typical even yellowing. Decals are excellent with no curl and light yellowing. All parts that were originally not factory bagged are in mint condition.