Aurora Japanese Zero - Great Britain Playcraft Issue, 1/48, 88
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$299
A Very Rare piece for the advanced Aurora Collector. This is a 1959 hardbox issue from Aurora's Great Britain distributor, Playcraft Toys Ltd. of London. Please note the sunburst logo with 'Playcraft Hobby Kits' in the border. The box is in exceptional condition with like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no creases, fading stains, tears, price tags or missing litho. The only flaws are very light general wear (mainly at the edges) and discoloration from clear tape on both long sides. Inside, the kit is factory new. It has never been started. The parts are molded in bright yellow and clear and it even has the correct Playcraft Stand (which used the modified molds of Aurora's 1954/1955 clear rectangle-based stand. I has been inventoried and is 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'Near Mint++' condition and the instructions are 'Near Mint.'
Monogram Orient Express Hypersonic Airliner, 1/200, 1130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$60
Still has factory seal. Dated 1988 and includes display stand.
Monogram 1966 Mustang GT-350H Hertz Shelby, 1/24, 2736
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$34
In 1966 Hertz and Shelby teamed up to make make and rent one of the fastest rental cars of all time - the Shelby GT-350H. The cars became the stuff of legends. Want-to-be racers would rent the car Friday night, swap out rear ends and other bolt-on modifications, race them Saturday & Sunday and return the car to stock (to Hertz) on Sunday. The Hertz "Rent-A-Racer" was not financially successful due to the high maintenance costs and upkeep, but a GT-350H these days can fetch upward of $200,000. This Monogram model features detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, complete interior, detailed chassis with front suspension & springs, dual exhaust, rear suspension & driveline and more. Includes decals with all of the special Hertz GT-350H trim and gold stripes. Molded in black & clear with many chrome plated parts and rubber tires. Inside, the kit is as it left the factory. The black parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The clear and chrome parts were never factory sealed and have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions.
Heller Breguet Alize, 1/50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$85
Rare, early issue with super-high gloss box art and no part number. This large 1/50 scale 1960s Heller kit has great box artwork and features 92 parts molded in gray, clear and with real rubber black tires. It has many working features - moving the arresting hook down for landing approach raises the lower radome. Raising the arresting hook lowers the radome. The landing gear retracts and extends via a novel system of rubber bands that hold it locked up or down. The wings fold, tires and propeller rotate and there is a detailed cockpit, crew of three and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1963 Ford 500 XL Sports Hardtop 2 Door 3 in 1 - Stock / Custom / Advanced Custom, 1/25, 6003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
1995 reissue from the original 1960s molds and a perfect 'Classic Builder.' Features stock or supercharged engine, detailed engine bay, opening hood, full interior, numerous custom parts, wild custom front and rear end treatments, accessories and more. Molded in gray, clear, red-tinted clear, beautiful chrome and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed clear bag; the others were never sealed and have been inventoried complete with instructions. I cannot find any information about decals coming with this kit, and none are present. As this is the reissue, there is a sign on the bottom that says that the putty, sandpaper and 'upholstery ' material were not included either.
Sterling Beechcraft Bonanza - 22 Inch Wingspan With Operating Landing Gear For R/C or Free Flight, A3-249
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$89
This model is from the mid to late 1960s. It is a very well produced stick-and-tissue kit with landing gear that operates in flight. Can be flown with rubber, electric, gas, control line or converted to RC with modern lightweight systems. Features high quality die-cut balsa sheet parts, stripwood and spars, fully formed wire landing gear struts, finished wheels, other wood and metal stock as required, light plastic nose cowl, spinner and other details, beautiful clear vacuformed one-piece cabin window set (still mint not yellowed), rubber motor, plastic prop, a big decals sheet that includes registration, Bonanza ID trim and full side strips as shown, covering tissue and excellent full size plans with detailed instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed clear Sterling bag; all other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be 'deluxe' as they had the action features and were much nicer than most other kits of this type.
Pharis Models Jet-X 50Z Flying Wing - 27.5 Inch Wingspan Flying Model - Designed For The Jet-X 50Z Motor, PM-13
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$65
This flying model is most likely from the late 1960s or 1970s. The stick and tissue flying model is designed to use the Jet-X jet motor and includes contest balsa printwood, balsa spars, stringers and blocks as required, covering tissue, detailed full size plans and 3 pages of extensive text step-by-step building instructions. Trimming and flying tips are included. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, plans and instructions present.
Sterling Sopwith Camel - 24 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft For Free Flight Control Line Or R/C, A26
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$84
Dates from the early to mid 1960s. This large and well detailed stick-and-tissue kit is designed for rubber or gas free flight or 'easy conversion to control line or R/C flying.' Features precision die-cut balsa parts, beautifully detailed and formed lightweight plastic parts including cowl, machine guns, engine front & nacelle, propeller & pilot, rubber band motor, wheels, scale decals, full plans, control line & R/C conversion instructions and more. Never started. The small parts are still factory sealed in the Sterling clear bag; all other parts are inventoried complete and includes decals and plans/instructions.
Guillows F-14 Tomcat And F-15 Eagle, 1402
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$32
SALE!! Includes both stick-and-tissue display kits. Both the F-14 and F-15 are roughly 1/40 scale Both kits features many sheets of die-cut balsa wood, factory cut stringers and spars, many vacuformed plastic parts, clear vac canopy, covering tissue, scale nose and main wheels, full missile load, colorful decals, full size plans and instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Sterling Piper Super Cub Crop Duster - Dusts Crops In Flight - 18 inch Wingspan, A7-98
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$44
From the early to mid 1960s. This is a great action kit actually crop dusts in flight. It features stick-and-tissue construction, precision cut quality balsa wood with die-cut parts, factory-cut spars & stringers, a light-weight plastic full-length engine cowl, die-cut clear windshield & side windows, plastic propeller, fully finished wheels & thrust button, all hardware, fully formed wire landing gear struts, covering tissue, full color decals and Sterling's excellent full size plans with instructions. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still sealed in the small factory bag; all other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete & includes all paperwork.
Sterling Douglas C-47 with Auto-Magic Pilot - 24 Inch Wingspan For Control Line, M-7
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$68
Early 1960s stick-and-tissue flying model with special 'Auto Magic Pilot.' Auto Magic Pilot is where the aircraft flies by itself on a tether and automatically maintains level flight. Includes high-quality, die-cut sheet balsa parts, factory-cut spars and other wooden parts, hardwood engine mounts and control line parts, fully formed wire landing gear, completely finished wheels, light-weight plastic engine nacelles and fuselage nose, clear window material, covering tissue, full color decals and full size plans with instructions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts including decals and instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they had the action features and were much nicer than most other kits of this type.
Sterling AT-6 Texan Landing Gear Operates in Flight - 18 inch Wingspan for CL or Rubber, A9-149
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$69
From the mid 1960s. This is an excellent model designed rubber free flight or control line. Includes an innovative system for making the landing gear operate in flight. Features high-quality all die-cut balsa sheets of parts, factory-cut spars and strip wood, wood stock as required, a beautiful clear vacuform canopy (that is still like new and with no yellowing), vacuform light-weight plastic gear well, cowl with motor front, air scoop and pilot bust, plastic propeller and rubber motor, all metal hardware for the retracting gear, completely finished main gear and tail wheels, finished thrust button and other hardware, full color decals (in amazing mint condition), covering tissue and excellent full size plans with instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed Sterling bag; that parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete with all paperwork. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they had unique working features, color decals, high-grade die cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, clear canopies, wire landing gear and excellent instructions.
AMT 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Street Machines, 1/25, PK4166
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
1970s issue AMT-Matchbox issue that is from AMT molds. Features detailed 302 CID engine with supercharger, full engine compartment, removable hood, detailed chassis with very good front suspension, rear differential, drive line & more, Cragar wheels, complete interior and more. Molded in blue, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Guillows Supermarine Spitfire 16 inch Wingspan And Hawker Hurricane MkI 16.5 Inch Wingspan - Rubber Powered Balsa Flying Model Kits, 504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+ And Sealed NM
$18
SALE!! Includes both kits. The Spitfire is still factory sealed. The Hurricane is never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and includes decals and plans/decals.
Guillows Spad VII - 18 Inch Wingspan Rubber or .01 Gas Powered Free Flight Aircraft, WW-3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
From the mid 1960s and one of a very popular line of World War 1 flying aircraft stick and tissue kits with 18 inch wingspan. Kit features scale plastic wheels, propeller & nose cowl, die cut balsa parts, covering tissue, rubber motor, plywood firewall and a large & colorful decal sheet. Includes full-size, detailed plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: there is some bug damage to one panel of the plans. It does not interfere with building the kit. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Heller AS-350 Ecureuil - Gendarmerie Nationale, 1/50, 80487
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$32
Large scale helicopter kit with 45 parts. Well detailed inside and out. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa P-51D Mustang - Man O War 334 FS 4FG 8AF Lt. Kinnard / Helen 317FS 325FG 15AF Maj. Fiedler / 355th FG Butch Baby, 1/32, ST5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
1992 issue that is very nicely detailed. Large-scale model features very fine panel lines, detailed engine and firewall, complete cockpit, pilot figure, detailed gear wells, removable cowl panels, detailed wing machine guns and ammo trays with removable wing panels, opening canopy and drop tank and bomb load. Includes a very large and colorful sheet for the three aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa F-4E Phantom II Thunderbirds, 1/72, SP52
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$58
Rare model from 1991 that is very highly detailed from newer tooling and features 88 pieces, a very large and extensive Thunderbirds decals sheet in still in "near mint+" condition, all very fine recessed panel lines, very well detailed cockpit and ejection seats, optional position canopies, detailed gear wells, centerline and wing drop tanks and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Fighter - Yokusuka Naval Wing 1945 Lt. JG Saburo Sakai / 252nd Flying Group Ensign T. Iwamoto Mohara Feb. 1945 / 203rd Flying Group WO T. Tanimizu Kagoshima June 1945, 1/32, ST4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$44
This large scale version of the remarkable Zero Fighter is well molded & features a full cockpit, pilot figure, optional position canopy, highly detailed engine (which is almost a kit in itself), detailed landing gear bays, centerline drop tank, optional position wing flaps, drop tank and more. Includes decals and paint guide for the famous Japanese Ace Saburo Sakai and the other pilots listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Messerschmitt Me-109E - Bf-109E - E-1 / E-5 / E-6 / E-4 Trop / E-3 / E-4 / E-7 / E-1B- E-3B and E-4B, 1/32, JS-073-450
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$25
Large 1/32 scale hardbox issue Bf-109 with box art by the legendary John Steel. This model has excellent detail & mold quality and features complete engine, cannon bay and highly detailed cockpit, optional position canopy and optional parts to build the following variants: E-1 / E-5 / E-6 / E-4 Trop / E-3 / E-4 / E-7 / E-1B, E-3B and E-4B. Includes decals for several aircraft. NOTE: this kit has 'professional' quality subassembly to the basic engine, which is also airbrush primed gray. There is no other assembly and no other painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: one lower wingtip is broken cleanly away and fits back perfectly for a straight-forward repair.