Monogram A-1H Skyraider - VA-176 USS Intrepid or South Vietnamese Air Force- White Box Issue, 1/48, 5419
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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1980 issue. Very finely molded and detailed with the quality we expected from Monogram. The model has 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.
Airfix Saturn 1B (IB) Rocket, 1/144, SK622
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Very rare Type Three logo issue. This is the only injection molded 1/144 Saturn IB kit. Very nicely molded and detailed. Never started. All parts still in factory sealed bag. Includes correct and original decals and instructions. The box has damage at the top and top side.
Marx The Clipper Ship Swordfish - 'Marx Museum Quality Models', 1/96
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+++
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Rare and beautiful kit in the first issue, ornate box and no billowing sails. Imagine you are back in the mid 1950s. The only large sailing ship models available are made from wood and can take years to complete. It is still 6-7 years before Revell's 3 foot Cutty Sark is released. Louis Marx, the huge toy manufacture, saw that with the new injection molding processes that he could produce a masterpiece model of a large clipper ship that anyone could build. Marx spared no expense in their entry into the growing field of plastic models - this kit measures 33 inches long when assembled and has over 500 parts. The model claims to the first time that anyone could build a museum-quality large ship at home, and the claim is correct since this easily predates all larger plastic sailing ship kits by many years. Prior to this model, only wooden kits were available of this subject, which required a great deal of skill and craftsmanship. A great deal of thought went into the design of this large and complicated kit to make it easier to construct. Many colors of plastic are used (black, dark brown, tan and white) to minimize painting, while the deck was dealt with in an exceptional fashion - lithograph printed metal! The three main decks were tin lithographed, which means the decks are completely finished with all the detail of wood; boards are of different shades and divided by perfect, thin black lines. These decks are in excellent condition with only very light wear. This is the second or third issue of this kit, which contains the more realistic weathered teak color lithographed deck. The kit has never been started. All parts (except the factory assembled hull and billowing sails) are still in factory sealed bags. Also includes rigging materials, decals, flags and more. The instructions are a work of art themselves. They are a very large and well-produced affair with numerous photos of the assembled kit, enlarged drawings, detailing tips and rigging instructions. A beautiful kit! Another of Marx's rare ground-breaking kits is the large Chris Craft Constellation. It also has fantastic detail but suffered from a high price as did the Sea Witch. Due to pricing, sales were poor and the kits quickly faded as Marx dropped the plastic kit line completely.
Hasegawa F-105 Thunderbird Thunderchief - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. Rare Air Force Acrobatic Team issue. Features a very large and complete Thunderbirds decal sheet in excellent condition. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell US Navy AD-6 (A-1) Skyraider - Lodela Issue, 1/40, H261
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. Revell Lodela issue from the 1960s. This kit uses the molds of the classic 1959 'S' operating kit, so it makes and ideal builder. Model has many action features: Wings fold, dive brakes operate, canopy slides to show full cockpit, landing gear retracts and cowling comes off to show fully detailed engine.
Revell Saab J-35 Dragon (Draken) - Swedish Air Force or Aero-Delta Acrobatic Team, 1/72, H131
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still mint in the factory seal. 1968 Strategic Air Power Series. Features optional position landing gear, flush riveting and skin detail and decals for Swedish Air Force or Acro-Delta Aerobatics.
Alanger Type XXIII German U-Boat, 1/72, 040005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very nicely molded and highly detailed. Large scale kit of the small German high-speed electric boats from late 1944. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
ESCI Dassault-Breguet Mirage F.1C (F1 / F-1) - South Africa F-1CZ / French 2/12 or 3/30 Sq / Greece 336 Sq / Spain Ala14-141 Sq, 1/48, SC-4006
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Hard to find large 1/48 F-1. Has markings for five different aircraft of four nationalities. Still factory sealed.
Cleveland Supermarine S.6B (S-6B) Racer Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-19
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. 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 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.
Strombecker Temco TT-1 Navy Primary Trainer, 1/48, D36-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Rare kit in fantastic condition. The notoriously thin Strombecker box is in near mint condition. This model was unique in that a customer could lift the color 'Pin-Up' artwork to view the kit inside. The kit was still sealed with a clear cellophane glued to the inside of the box lid. Not only is the cellophane intact, but the pin up artwork has never been lifted. Color and gloss is like new. Strombecker was most famous for making the finest in wooden kits. During the short time that they made wooden kits, they released many interesting subjects that are desirable today. Nicely molded kit with recessed panel lines. Features crew, ejection seats, instrument side and main panel detail, opening canopy and optional position landing gear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airwaves A-6E TRAM PE Cockpit Detail Set - Bagged, 1/48, AC4804
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Beautifully photoetched super detail set for the A-6E cockpit. Never used and in mint condition.
Revell CSS Alabama Civil War Raider, 1/96, H392
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++++
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Still factory sealed. Seal is complete but has some splits. Rare 1974 issue with John Steel framable artwork. Large and highly detailed kit. Measures 33 inches long when built. Features pre-formed billowing sails, preformed ratlines, chain and cord for running and standing rigging, 20 crew members, detailed armament, operating propeller hoist and detailed deck fittings. Also includes complete step by step assembly instructions and full rigging instructions/diagrams.
Revell IL-38 Bison Russian Bomber 'S' Kit, 1/169, H235-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
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First issue dated 1956 in the 'S' hardbox. Molded in the correct gloss dark green and clear with clear Globe stand. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present. NOTE: box would have graded NM (near mint), but it has clear tape on the two short sides.
Revell North American F-100C Super Sabre 'S' Kit, 1/70, H236-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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1956 early Revell 'S' kit. The hardbox has fantastic color and gloss. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Curtiss BF2C-1 US Navy Fighter Bomber USS Ranger 1934, 1/32, JS-064-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Fair+
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Still factory sealed, but the box has water damage on the lower right side. Highly detailed kit. Includes markings and painting guide for any of the aircraft on the USS Ranger in 1934 (VB-5B).
Monogram B-25H Mitchell Medium Bomber with Diorama Sheet, 1/48, 5500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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First issue dated 1977 in the "tall" box. This is the issue with the desirable Diorama sheet. Excellent detail inside and out. Features full interior detail, optional position bomb bay with bomb load, rotating turrets and elevating guns, optional position crew hatch, and rotating props. Very finely molded and detailed kit with traditional high Monogram quality. The model has 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.
Carrier Deck Accessories 1/48 SBD Dauntless Perforated Dive Flaps Detail Set, 1/48, CW0001
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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Photoetched metal dive flaps for any 1/48 SBD. Never used and complete.
Monogram De Havilland Mosquito N.F.II / Mk.IV / F.B.VI / II Night Intruder, 1/48, 6849
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor
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1973 issue White Box issue. Well detailed and molded kit. This model includes all parts and decals required to build one of four variants: NF II Night Fighter, MK. IV Day Bomber, FB VI Fighter Bomber and Mosquito II Night Intruder. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: decals have cracking.
Monogram OS2U-3 Kingfisher - US Navy Land or Floatplane - White Box Issue - (OS2U3), 1/48, 6834
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. 1973 issue with unique boxart that is not frequently seen. Very nicely molded and detailed kit. Can be built with floats or with wheels.
ITC Battleship BB-3 USS Oregon (Indiana Class), 1/225, 3732-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
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The USS Oregon was this countries third battleship and had a famous career in the Spanish American War. A very well detailed kit in big 1/225 scale of a rare subject. NOTE: the hull and the fore and aft decks have been assembled. Quality of assembly is excellent. Below the waterline has been neatly painted red. Other small parts have some detail paint of fair quality. This paint can be stripped with DOT 3 brake fluid or other stripping solution. The kit has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals/flags and instructions. Ideal builder.