Cleveland Republic P-47 Thunderbolt - 30.75 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Aircraft, 1/16, SF-81
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$115
Rare. This is the 1942 Deluxe 'large box' issue of this incredibly well detailed flying model. Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' modeles in museum scale of 1/16 were very complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood, factory cut stringers and spars, other wood stock as required, fully formed main and tail wheels & thrust button, balsa blocks and sheeting wood, metal stock, covering material and superb CD plans with instructions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and paperwork present. This is a wartime issue and so as usual there are no fluids (glue or dope). 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.
Cleveland 1936 Caudron Racer - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-63
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$89
Very rare 1936 'Silver Box' issue. This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. This is the earlier simple cardboard box with the silver printing. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood, stringers and spars, fully formed & finished wheels, thrust button and spinner, balsa blocks and stock as required, metal stock, scale propeller block, clear windshield celluloid and covering tissue. Includes the famous CD high-quality plans. Even includes the original factory packing tissue. The model has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and paperwork. 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 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.
Revell SMS Seeadler With 'S' Glue - German WWI Commerce Raider - (Sea Eagle), 1/232, H382-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$210
Very Rare 1960 hardbox first issue and ever rarer in this condition. The 'Excellent++' condition box features great framable John Steel artwork. Inside, it even contains a factory-wrapped very colorful metal tube of 'S' glue as well as a history of the Seeadler, a message from Count Luckner, a map of the journey and locations & names of all the ships sunk by the raider. This is a kit of a fantastic subject, the famous WWI sailing commerce raider of Count Felix Von Luckner. It is a very well detailed model for that time and has a full hull, display stand, detailed deck houses and deck fittings, davits and ship's boats, guns, fife rails, preformed rat lines, rigging material, rigging instructions and much more. Molded in gray, brown & black plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes the flag sheet and instructions. The SMS Seeadler was a unique WWI raider in that it was not designed to elude the British blockade and break out to sea...it was designed to pass right through the blockade within full view of the British before attacking allied shipping around the world. No detail was overlooked in the Seeadler's preparation, right down to a Norwegian-speaking crew. The plan went perfectly - and the Seeadler passed inspection at the British Blockade. Her non-threatening appearance helped her in an active and colorful raiding career that nearly went around the world. I highly recommend reading any of several books that you can find about this ship. Von Luckner himself became quite a celebrity for his exciting exploits.
Life-Like 280mm Atomic Cannon with 2 Gun Transporters - (M56) - (ex Adams), 1/40, H662-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$269
Classic rare Life-Like reissue of this Cold-War kit from the original Adams 'Action' model molds originally issued in the late 1950s. The Atomic Cannon was the Army's 20 mile range gun that could fire shells with small atomic bombs inside them. Features transporters with movable wheels and towing yokes - fully detailed cab interiors and complete suspensions - machine guns swivel and elevate - Gun can be configured for firing or towing positions - Gun Barrel elevates by real operating gears - Gun Carriage rotates 360 degrees on platform - Gun actually fires 2 "Atomic" shells. Includes crew of 7. The kit has never been started. One of two parts bags is still factory sealed. The parts that were not sealed have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions.
MPC Russian Vostok RD-107 - Static Display Or Flying Model Rocket, 1/100, 9000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$110
Very highly detailed kit that includes all parts to build it flying or detailed static display. The desk model can be built with a clear nose and visible capsule for the Vostok 1 version, or with a clear nose for the Sputnik 1 mission, showing the satellite. Can also be built as a flying version; parts enclosed for the conversion. Molded in white, clear and one tree is chrome plated. Still in factory sealed bags and complete with decals and instructions. The outer box has discoloration but the kit inside is like new.
Revell Bendix Talos US Navy Missile SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+++
$119
First and only issue of this rare, large-scale kit. The hardbox is dated 1978 and has incredible artwork and the 'S' Cement logo on the sides. Large scale and well detailed featuring removable missile with moving top stage forward fins, complete working launcher and more. Never started. Inventoried and the missile & launcher are complete but NOTE: missing crew of 3. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Frog Handley Page Dart Herald Jersey Airlines, 1/72, 363P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$225
Very rare model from the 1950s of this early British Prop-jet airliner in Jersey Airlines livery; Jersey was the first operator in the World to sue the Herald in scheduled service. Before entering passenger service, the Dart-Herald went on 6 world tours covering 250,000 miles and visited more than 60 countries. Heralds carried 56 passengers or 6.5 tons of freight at a range of 1000 miles and a cruising speed of 275 mph. The kit features separately molded rudder, ailerons and elevators, two position passenger and cargo doors, rotating propellers and wheels, boarding stairs, seated and standing pilots and stewardess. The kit even includes a cork-stopped glass container of gray or silver paint which is still good. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, extensive decals with all stripes and instructions. Decals are the best I have seen and are 'Near Mint+', almost factory new. The instructions are 'near mint' with typical yellowing only. Postal insurance is required for this kit.
AMT 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Sport Coupe - 3 In 1 Stock / Custom / Race, 1/25, 6727-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$159
From late 1966. This is the very rare first issue and ever rarer in never started, 100% complete and in an 'excellent+' box. This kit was issued in late 1966 and is well detailed. It features parts for all three versions, a big block 427 with single or tri-power carb set ups, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, detailed chassis underside with separately molded suspension, shocks, springs, sway bar, drive shaft, differential and exhaust, full interior, decals and more. Molded in gloss white, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber narrow whitewall tires (with narrow red lines on the back). The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are flat, intact and in remarkable 'excellent++' condition while the instructions are 'excellent.' NOTE: there is a small tire burn on a sway bar and a burn on a muffler; fortunately, 90% of the burn is on the top (the unseen side) of the muffler.
KVZ Tupolev Tu-144 Supersonic Transport, 1/100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$125
Classic Cold War Airliner kit from the late 1960s or very early 1970s. Very large 1/100 scale kit of the world's first SST is molded in gloss ivory, clear, black & silver and with colorful Aeroflot decals. This impressive model that features optional position nose for visibility at high angle of attack approaches, clear cabin and cockpit windows, detailed landing gear and more. Includes a display stand and comprehensive & colorful decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Although the USSR manufacture Yunyj Tyechinik issued their own 1/100 Tu-144, KVZ created an entirely different set of (superior) molds for their release.
Jo-Han Olds 442 Super Funny Car - 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 / Stock / Custom / Funny Car, 1/25, C2368-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$850
Incredibly rare one-and-only original issue and ever rarer in never started and complete condition. Features a huge number of optional parts for stock, custom or funny car versions. Funny car version builds up a full tube frame just like the real thing; all versions have detailed engines, full drivelines and complete interiors. Molded in white, clear, red-tinted 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. Decals are flat, intact and in amazing 'near mint' condition and the instructions are also 'near mint'. The chrome plating is in exceptional 'near mint' condition. Clear parts are like new. I did not see any tire burns; so if there are any, they were so small that I missed them. The box is graded as 'good'. It is 100% intact and has four solid corners and no repairs. There is no fading, no rips, tears or missing litho. There are no price tags or tape and no marks from either. Imperfections include edge and corner wear as shown, a slightly concave vertical section on the far left side, scuffs near the middle top, light scuffs on the right short side and lighter general wear as shown. NOTE: this kit will only be shipped double-boxed and insured.
Revell US Army Hawk Surface-to-Air Guided Missile, 1/40, H548-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$155
Very rare 1963 kit which is the second and last issue. The artwork is the same as the 'S' kit but the box artwork on the sides is different. Features 3 removable Hawk missiles, 4 man crew, elevating and swiveling launcher, rotating rubber tires, control panel with opening hatches, separate radar scope equipment and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Atlantis Jim And Betty Green The Green Elephant Chevy Vega Funny Car - (ex Revell Jungle Jim Vega), 1/16, H1494
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$129
Still factory sealed. This is a modern reissue of the famous Revell 1/16 scale Vega Funny Car made famous by Jungle Jim. Features over 100 pieces, new tires designed by Jeff Faris, positionable front wheels, highly detailed engine, engine ignition wiring, parachute release line, super detailed chassis & race cockpit, tilt up body and more.
Monogram Boeing B-52 Stratofortress With Jet Sound, 1/72, PA215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$145
First issue dated 1968 of this legendary kit that has 'A First In Modeling - Realistic Jet Sound!" This exact model came from the estate of Monogram's designer for this kit. This detailed model features 207 pieces, crew of three and cockpit, elevating and traversing rear turret, opening and closing bomb bay doors, operating wing flaps, operating spoilers, optional position entry hatch and landing gear, optional parts to display one nacelle open to show the jet engine and more. Molded in the correct green & clear plastic and with metal parts, wire and motor for jet sound. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts present. Includes decals and instructions. NOTE: there are two decal sheets present; each one has damage. Between the two you can make a 98% complete sheet. The white internal parts presentation cardboard is not present and there is no 'Monoglue' cement. The latter is not usual as Monogram eventually stopped including it with this issue. The box is graded as 'very good' condition but does have one closed corner split at the lower right.
Aurora 1920 Monroe Special Indianapolis 500 Winner - (ex Best), 1/30, 521-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$129
Very rare kit dated 1958. The superb box art was painted by Monaghan, who did all of the Aurora Indy 500 winners. This kit is from Best molds. Aurora purchased these molds just for the Indianapolis 500 Winners and made only one issue. Molded in a beautiful gloss blue with real rubber tires, spoke wheels and includes a crew of two and some interior detail. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Even the original factory tissue packing paper is present. Please note that the box displays better than the 'good' grade but is rated as such because the upper long side has numerous small, dark spots. These spots are on the outside of the tray (lower box) also. Decals and instructions are only 'good' quality. This famous car is directly tied to one of racings greatest names, Louis Chevrolet. Louis and his brother He and his brother Arthur came to American in about 1905 and immediately began racing; Louis alone won 10 National Championship races between 1909 and 1919. Louis and Arthur joined forces with William Crapo 'Billy' Durant to form the Chevrolet Car Company in 1911. However, few people got along with Durant and the Chevrolet brothers were no exception. By 1915 they had sold their stock and moved on to Indianapolis. They immediately went back into racing and built their own cars. However, they were not allowed to use the Chevrolet name. The unofficial Chevrolet team was the first to achieve consecutive Indianapolis 500 wins. The first is this kit, the 1920 Monroe Special driven by younger brother Gaston Chevrolet and in 1921 in a Frontenac Special driven by Tommy Milton.
Planet Models Junkers Ju-287 V3 (A-1) - (Ju287V3), 1/72, 068
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Rare, well detailed, high-definition cast resin model. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Junkers Ju287 series was probably the most advanced WWII bomber to actually fly. Development continued until the end of the war; the Soviets captured the remaining aircraft, moved them to the USSR, completed and flew them. This turned out to be key to future Soviet bomber designs.
Aurora Convair B-36 Giant Bomber, 1/333, 492-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Rare early issue copyright dated 1956; please note the Northern Lights rectangular logo at the lower right. The box art is by the famous Jo Kotula. Inside, this kit is 100% correct with the early West Hempstead rectangular-base display stand, early decal sheet and even the instructions have this early stand illustrated. However, the instructions also have the Famous Fighters oval! That would make this kit late 1956/early 1957 right when Aurora was transitioning to the FF logo and just about to blot out the rectangle 'Northern Lights' logo. Molded in correct silver and clear plastic. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box might grade slightly higher than 'excellent' but it rated as such because there is a factory tape pull about 3/4 x 1/4 inch on the long lower side.
Monogram Flap Jack Motorized Aircraft - Air Farce, 1/48, 7503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$179
Wild 'Snap-Tite' action kit from 1978. Motorized action spins the prop, flaps the wings and the machine guns 'fire' by moving forwards and backwards. Furthermore, all of this action makes the airplane bounce around on a sprung wire stand. Comical 'Air Farce' and 'Recycled Pollution' stickers are included. Thanks to sound engineering from Monogram, this kit works flawlessly when built correctly. Molded in the correct silver and black plastic and include the electric motor and all hardware. Never started. The hardware is still in the factory sealed bag. All other parts have been inventoried complete and includes 'near mint' decals and instructions.
Wingnut Wings The Duelists Felixstowe F.2A And Hansa-Brandenburg W.29 - (W-29 / F-2a), 1/32, 32801
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$750
Rare and out of production. Includes both incredibly well detailed model kits. These kits have never been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags. Includes PE parts, extensive decals and instructions.
HK Models de Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IX Mk.XVI - Plus Numerous Aftermarket Accessories - RAF No. 1409 Met Flight Wyton late 1944 / No. 105 Sq Calgary may 1945 / No. 128 Sq Wyton Dec. 1944, 1/32, 01E016
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$210
Build the ultimate 1/32 Mossie! Includes the following aftermarket sets that are either still factory sealed or never started and inventoried complete: Eduard 32377 Mk.IV Exterior/Engines PE Detail Set, Eduard 32839 Mk.IV Seatbelts Fabric and PE, Eduard 32376 Mk.IV Bomb Bay PE Detail Set, Eduard 32840 Mk.IV Color Interior Set Self Adhesive, Eduard JX182 Mk.IV Mast Set, Brassin #632061 Mk.IV Wheels, Brassin #632062 Mk.IV Exhaust Stacks, Master MASAM32083 Mosquito MkII/IV Pitot Tube And Armament Set (in brass), Maketar #MAK32077K Paint Mask Mosquito B Mk.IV Series II designed for this kit and an additional mask set that with an unknown manufacturer (but is probably Eduward). The actual model needs little introduction and is fantastically detailed inside and out. It has never been started. It is exactly as it left the factory. All parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa A-4N Skyhawk II With Aires Wheel Bays And Eduard Mask - Test Flight Skyhawk II June 1972 / Isreali Air Force 115 Squadron Flying Dragon, 1/48, 09575
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$120
Includes Aries #4112 A-4E/F Skyhawk Wheel Bay Set with resin parts; never used and inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present. Also includes a factory-sealed Eduard XF095 Mask Set designed for 1/48 scale Hasegawa A-4E/F models. The actual kit is a very rare special issue from 2004. Very highly detailed with 140 pieces and includes special caste metal parts to build a correct IDF A-4N. Includes extensive decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.