Aurora Grumman F9F Panther Jet, 1/49, 22-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$69
Excellent condition box and kit dated 1960, but from a later date than that due to the logo variation. Molded in a brilliant gloss deep blue and clear with the clear triangle 'World' stand. These molds are from one of Aurora's first two kits - the F9F and F-90. Aurora simply went out and purchased the early Hawk F9F and F-90 kits and copied them almost exactly. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Instructions and decals are both in 'excellent+' condition. Please note that the box would grade better but it is not because there is tape residue on the two long box sides.
Aurora Hiller X-18 Convertiplane, 1/70, 146-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$149
Rare ex-Comet kit. When Aurora bought the Comet molds in 1963, they released this kit the same year but never again. Features recessed panel detail, spinning counter-rotating props and tilting wing. The 'Grandfather of the V-22 Ospry'. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Avro CF-100 Canuck All-Weather Fighter, 1/67, 137-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
Hardbox issue that is dated 1960 but is probably 1963 due to the logo variation. If features fantastic Jo Kotula artwork has like-new color and gloss but has general wear and the crease at the lower left corner as shown. Molded in the correct white and clear plastic with the clear two-piece triangle-based Aurora display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present
Monogram F-11F (F11F) Tiger Blue Angels - 4 Aircraft With Special Stand - Four Star Issue, 1/101, PA29-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$175
Very rare and even more so in this condition. First issue of this great kit. The hardbox is dated 1958 and in 'Excellent++' condition. The only flaws are very light wear and marks from tape residue on the two long sides. Contains four aircraft, special Blue Angels decals and unique formation stand. Molded in dark blue and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. This kit must be shipped insured.
Revell Convair F-102A Delta Dagger - (F-102), 1/78, H130-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
1968 Strategic Air Power Series issue in great condition. This is a reissue of the original 1950s "S" kit and represents the very early F-102 with the straight (non-Coke Bottle) fuselage. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell A-7A Corsair II - US Navy VA-147, 1/72, H114-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Softbox issue dated 1967. Features optional position landing gear, good intake detail, gear well detail and movable wheels, cockpit and pilot figure, optional folded or 'flight' position wings and full weapons load of (6) 250 lb bombs, (12) 500 lbs bombs and (2) AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. Never started. It has been inventoried and includes all plastic parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Hughes OH-6A Cayuse - Or Civil Hughes 500, 1/32, H146
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$69
1970s issue of this large-scale model is well molded for that time with fine raised details, complete military cockpit and rear compartment, full civil cockpit and rear seating section, pilot figure, working main and tail rotors and optional weapons for the military version. Includes markings for civil or military. The civil decals are for a very colorful red-and-white painted ship registered as N9025F. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II - US Navy VF-33 USS America, 1/32, H188
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$78
1972 issue of this classic big-scale kit that features removable J-79 engine, removable radome nose with detailed scanner dish and electronics, opening canopies, detailed cockpit, optional position landing gear, folding wings, crew of two, Sparrow missiles and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Convair Dart XF-92A, 1/70, 605-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$35
Late 1950s or very early 1960s hardbox issue with great Bill Campbell artwork. Like most all Hawk kits, it has very good fit and finish, recessed panel lines, fine raised rivets and good detail. Molded in silver and clear and includes a display stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The XF-92 was Convair's first delta wing aircraft and the grandfather of the F-102 and F-106.
Copper State Models Nieuport 6H, 1/48, 1019
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
Very rare. Long out of production and the only kit ever made of this subject in an scale. Features beautiful high-definition cast resin main airframe parts, an all metal and pe Oberusel motor, numerous top-quality white metal details, a large number of metal photo-etched parts and details, a French Instrument Gauge Set of PE parts with film faces and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell USS Midway Aircraft Carrier CV-41 - Picture Fleet Issue, 1/547, H373-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$175
Rare kit from 1960. This hardbox 'Picture Fleet' issue with John Steel box art is in remarkable 'Excellent+' condition. Inside, the full hull kit has good detail and includes an air wing. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions.
Aurora USS Guadalcanal Helicopter Carrier, 1/600, 718-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Near Mint
$245
Rare. The 1966 dated hardbox in outstanding, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition; color and gloss are as new, the four corners are solid and original (no repairs), there are no price tags, no tag marks, no fading, cuts, tears or creases and no missing litho. The only flaws include very light marks from tape near the centers of the two long sides (no tape; just marks) and very slight shelf wear. This is one of Aurora's later kits with improved mold quality. It features full hull, detailed flight deck, complete interior hangar deck, opening and closing hangar deck doors, 6 Sea Knight and 6 Sea King helicopters, AA guns and more. Includes a display stand, name plate (with name decal) and full color ship decals with hull & deck markings and flag. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora USS Enterprise - CV-6 Aircraft Carrier From World War II, 1/600, 714-200
Vaccuform Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$185
Rare kit with the box in 'Near Mint' condition and fantastic Jo Kotula artwork. It has brilliant color and gloss, four perfect corners, no tags or tag marks, no fading, no torn or missing litho and no repairs. I displays higer than 'near mint' but is graded as such because it has stains from old tape on the long sides; mainly on the top panel. This issue is dated 1960 but is probably from about 1964 since there is no 'Famous Fighters' in the oval logo. This kit was the first (and still one of the few) injection molded kits of the legendary CV-6, the US Navy's Most Decorated Ship and History's Most Successful Warship. The model features full hull, large and small AA guns, detailed superstructure, pre-war 'EN' flight deck markings, aircraft and more. Includes a display stand. Inside, this kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals, color flag sheet and instructions present. The decals are perfectly flat, 100% intact and in amazing 'mint' condition; there is no yellowing. The instructions and paper flag sheet are both in 'near mint' condition with slight age yellowing as the only significant flaw.
Aurora USS Independence CV-62 - Or USS Ranger CV-61 Aircraft Carrier, 1/600, 700-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$129
Very rare in this condition. This 1962 hardbox issue is in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition and with dramatic John Steele artwork. The model has markings to build either ship and features a one-piece full hull, propeller & rudder detail, detailed island structure, AA guns, gun directors, cranes and much more. Includes an air wing of Cutlass F7U, FJ Furys, F11F Tigers & helicopters and decals for the ship and also the flight deck. Molded in dark gray with a light gray air wing. The model has never been started. All parts have been inventoried 100% complete, including decals and instructions. Please note that the box top actually display better than 'near mint' but is graded as such because there are several very light marks from old tape on the two long sides (no tears and no tape, but light yellow marks from where the tap was)
Pyro Russian Missile Tracking Fishing Trawler - (Spy Ship), 1/96, C247-398
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$125
Rare early 1960s hardbox issue with dramatic and colorful artwork by AJ Rudisill of the 'trawler' monitoring Polaris SLBM test launches while a SSBN lurks off the starboard side. It box artwork at it's best but he seems a little close to the launch... In the early 1960s the appearance of the Russian 'Fishing Fleet' loaded with sensors to track US Missile tests or fleet communications prompted the Pyro company to issue this kit with a 'Communist Red' molded hull, tan decks and black fittings. Large scale and well detailed for that time, the model measures 17 inches long when assembled. The kit has never been started. All the small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the larger parts were never sealed and inventoried complete. With instructions. Pyro did not include decals with this kit.
Tamiya Boeing B-52F Stratofortress - 320th Bomb Wing 15 Flying Corps / 93rd Bomb Wing 15th Flying Corps, 1/100, PA1016-998
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
Large, well molded and very well detailed kit which features cockpit detail, bomb bay with bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors, optional position landing gear and wing flaps and more. Includes decals for one camo and one anti-flash finish B-52Fs. Never started. All small parts trees are still in the factory sealed bags. The fuselage and wing trees are not sealed and inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell Space Shuttle Launch Tower, 1/144, 4910
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$165
Rare and the 1986 one-and-only issue. The box is in amazing 'near mint' condition. This is a large and very highly detailed kit; and simply add your own readily-available 1/144 shuttle kit and you have a complete Kennedy Space Center Diorama. Features detailed tower structure, fixed service structure with 12 work levels, lightning mast, movable access arms for the support systems, movable access arm with the 'White Room' for the crew, rotating hammerhead crane, retractable rotating service structure, payload changeout room, authentic decals and more. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the internally factory-tape sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell British Canberra Whip-Fly, 1/81, H157-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
Rare hardbox kit from 1961 has fantastic artwork of an RAF Canberra flying over 'The Rock'. Based on the 1950s B-57 "S" kit, the Whip-Fly Canberra comes with RAF decals, flight ballast, control handle, 12 feet of control line, control ring, colorful streamers for the jet engines and a underside pod which is a in-flight whistle! Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions included. The box would grade slightly higher than 'excellent' but it rated as such because there is residue from old tape on the two long sides. Included in the famous 'Whip Fly' series are the H151 F9F-8 Cougar, H152 F-84F, H153 F-89D Scorpion, H154 F8U-1 Crusader, H155 F-39 Airacobra and H156 F-101A Voodoo. Although not listed yet, there was also a Whip-Fly Canberra, F-106 and Yak-25 Flashlight. The Whip-Fly series seemed like a good idea...at first. Revell quickly realized that spinning heavily-ballasted, sharp objects at dizzying speeds in or outside the home around groups of children was not the best idea. The series was quickly discontinued.
Hasegawa Boeing B-47E Stratojet, 1/72, JS-23-1000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Rare issue with the early Hasegawa logo and glossy box artwork. Because it is an early issue, it has excellent mold quality. Features cockpit, detailed wheel wells and landing gear, optional position bomb bay doors, full bomb load, boarding ladder and SAC decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram USS John F. Kennedy - Attack Aircraft Carrier, 1/790, 6854
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
Hard-to-find early issue that is dated 1969. This kit features a one-piece full hull with fine raised surface detail, one-piece flight deck, propellers & rudders, detailed island structure, 15 aircraft (A-3 Skywarrior, F-4 Phantom and A-4 Skyhawk) and more. Measures 16 inches long when assembled. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Monogram does not give a scale for this kit; I have (imperfectly) calculated it as 1/790; in years to come, Monogram would list it as 1/804.