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Frog Swordfish Mk.1 - 810(TSR) Sq HMS Ark Royal 1041 or No. 701 Catapult Flight HMS Hood 1938 - Red Series, 1/72, F258

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Includes decals for both historic aircraft and a color painting guide as well. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.

Entex Visible Ford Turbine Engine Motorized, 1/8, 8480

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Rare. Large 1/8 scale engine kit molded in black, blue, chrome and clear. Fully motorized with motion and glowing combustion chamber. The box has wear as shown but the kit inside is mint. All parts, plastic and motorized, are still sealed in factory bags. Complete with instructions and stickers.

Comet American's Cup Yacht 'Enterprise', K4

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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1930s or 1940s issue. Wooden kit of the 'Enterprise', which the instructions say 'For four succeeding years the Enterprise was America's winning entrant in the International Cup Races.' When built, the model measures 12 inches long and 15.5 inches high. Features laminated hull, four printwood sheets, nicely done cardstock 'planked' deck, mast and yard stock, cloth material for sails, sandpaper and full size plans. The plans include detailed instructions and blow-up drawings for details as well as sail outlines, hull templates, full rigging diagrams and more. The kit has never been started and is complete with all parts. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static ship, train and aircraft models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.

Crown Publishers Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis and Truck, 1/32

Cardstock Paper Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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Very large and heavily detailed. Includes 1/32 Ryan NYP with full cockpit detail and 1/32 scale service truck. Beautifully printed cardstock model with shiny silver finish - no painting needed. Very highly detailed and illustrated instructions. Never started and complete.

Otaki Focke Wulf Fw-190A-8 - VIII/JG300 - VIII/JG2 - IV/JGA, 1/48, 14

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

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Very nicely molded kit featuring all fine recessed details, very good cockpit and gear well detail, pilot, drop tank, decals for three colorful aircraft and a full color painting guide. The model as never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Nova Lockheed C-141B Starlifter, 1/72

Vacuform Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+++

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This is the once-legendary 1/72 C-141 from Nova Models. Very nicely vacuformed kit with full size plans, metal details and full decals. The kit is like new. It is still in the original shipping box from Archers and the kit inside is still in the factory sealed bag. Please note that vacuform kits are for experienced model builders only. Certain scratch building skills are required as well as a well-stocked spare parts box.

Testors North American P-51D Mustang Chrome Plated - 487th FS 352nd FG 8th AF 'Moonbeam McSwine', 1/48, 208

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Completely chrome plated. The chrome plating is in excellent condition. Well detailed kit with recessed and raised panel lines. Includes drop tanks, rotating prop and wheels, rocket launchers and optional position canopy. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Revell Me-262 B-1a/U1 Night Fighter - History Makers Issue, 1/32, 8641

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. 1983 History Makers issue. Nicely molded and detailed kit. Features removable engine panels to display detailed Jumo 004 turbojets, full cockpit detail, two belly tanks, FuG 219 "Neptun V" radar antennas, hinged canopy, crew of two and clear wing tip lights.

Hasegawa Northrop T-38A Talon - USAF or Thunderbirds, 1/72, A17

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+++

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Nicely molded kit. Contains decals for USAF Trainer or Thunderbirds. NOTE: the intakes have been glued to the fuselage. Quality of the work is good - no gaps but some light glue smears. The canopy frames have been painted. Quality is very good, but the paint is light and it needs another coat or you can strip it in DOT3 brake fluid. No other painting or assembly. Complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Renwal BB-56 USS Washington Battleship, 1/500, S608-169

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Rare first issue. Very high quality full-hull kit. Features fully detailed deck, one piece hull, nine individually elevating 16" guns, rotating main and secondary turrets, fully detailed forward and aft island structures with radar, gun directors and range finders, individually molded 20mm guns with shields, helicopter, full rudder and propeller detail, flag sheet and full decals including draft markings. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Revell PT-190 'Jack Of Diamonds' Patrol Torpedo Boat, 1/72, H312-200

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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Unusual hardbox issue from 1965. Box artwork is by Jack Leynnwood (please see the article about him on this website). Nicely detailed kit 1/72 scale kit with full deck , guns, torpedoes, figures, display stand and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.

MPC De Havilland DH-98 Mosquito with Customizing Decals, 1/72, 7017-70

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. From Airfix molds. This 1970s model both includes RAF and wild customizing decals, standard propellers + clear 'rotating' prop discs, modular display stand and more.

Aurora German Gotha G.V Bomber, 1/48, 126-198

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Ross Abare issue Gotha. Mr. Abare contracted with Aurora to produce a copy of the original 1958 kit. However, the non-'Famous Fighters' logo was used, thus forever separating the Abare issue from the original issue. Mr. Abare was reportedly quite upset, as he wanted exact copies. Great Jo Kotula box artwork. Kit has not been started. NOTE: model is missing the ground base and the men are blue plastic from a later issue. All other parts are inventoried complete and the correct color. Includes instructions and decals.

Airfix Junkers Ju-52/3M Floats or Landing Gear Luftwaffe or Swiss - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 3-163

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Colorful Craftmaster artwork issue. This is the 'Black' side panel of the two Craftmaster releases. The famous 'Iron Annie' of inter-war and WWII. Ju-52s saw service in almost every operational area of the war and served as transports, bombers, minesweepers and more. Kit features movable control surfaces, detailed cockpit, optional floats or landing gear, rotating wheels and props. NOTE: the seat and control sticks have been glued into the cockpit. Quality of assembly is very good. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Italeri Martin B-57B Canberra Strike or Night Intruder Versions, 1/72, 144

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. Builds either version. 115 parts. Optional position canopy and landing gear. Features rotor bomb bay detail with optional position doors and full internal bomb load and underwing pylons and full underwing stores.

Airfix Boston Bomber A-20 Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1401-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Still factory sealed. White end panel Craftmaster issue. Features movable rudder, elevator and ailerons, crew and cockpit, movable propeller and wheels and British markings.

Monogram Boeing 2707-200 SST United Airlines - Bagged, 1/400, PA211

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: No Box

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This is the 1968 release of this kit, which may have only been issued twice. The Boeing SST was modeled here in the second (-200) variant which still had the swing-wing design which proved impractical in the final design. The damaging effects of sonic booms over population centers ultimately contributed to the cancellation of the project. Nicely molded with all recessed panel lines. The kit has wings that swing, United Airlines decals and a unique display stand. NOTE: this kit has been started. The rudder, two sets of engine halves and two engines have been assembled. Quality of assembly is average and the kit can certainly be finished. NOTE: rudder decals have been applied. There are remaining decals for one side of the aircraft - the decals for the other side are missing. Inventoried with all parts, partial decals and instructions.

Hillcrest US Army 1909 Wright Biplane 'Flyer' - World's First Military Aircraft, 1/65

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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Hillcrest was one of the pioneers among American plastic model kit manufacturers. Two kits are known to exist - this one and the Curtiss Pusher. There may have been a Bleriot XI but this is unconfirmed. Model Plastic Products of Hollywood, California was the parent company and they first issued the two kits under that name in 1951. In 1952 the Hillcrest name was used. The kits were a radical departure from other kits of the day that required tedious building and finishing of wood parts. For this reason Hillcrest advertised "prefabricated" and "assembly time 3 to 6 hours" on the box least they be mistaken for traditional wooden kits. The kit has injection molded main parts in the frame of the actual aircraft. The small cello bag is still sealed and contains cast metal details such as the engine, tank and more. The framework is to be covered in tissue which is supplied along with rigging material. The instructions have a very nice three view drawing, parts diagram and written instructions. This aircraft, called a "Flyer" by the Wrights, was built for the US Army about five years after the first Kitty Hawk aircraft. The aircraft incorporated many improvements and was built of very high quality hickory, ash and spruce. Wings were two-spar construction with built-up ribs and wire trailing edges. The airfoil had a camber-cord ratio of 1 to 20 and both sides were covered by a rubberized fabric. This aircraft had the doubtful distinction of having the first fatal air crash. A propeller cracked and tore the rudder loose, killing Lt. Selfridge while seriously injuring Orville Wright. Kit has not been started and is complete with all parts and instructions.

Revell Grumman F11F-1 Tiger - 'S' Kit - (F11F1), 1/55, H249-89

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++++

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Original issue 'S' kit from 1956. Box has excellent color and gloss with very light wear. The kit has never been started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Monogram Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress with Diorama Sheet, 1/48, 5600

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair

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First issue dated 1975. Kit has excellent mold quality and includes the desirable diorama brochure. Highly detailed kit with full bomb bay and significant interior detail. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.