Old Plastic Model Kits

Plastic model kits, airplane kits, etc., for sale...

Be the first to know when kits are listed!

Checkout »

0 item(s) in your cart.
Search:

Frog Airspeed Oxford Trainer II - Red Series, 1/72, 336P

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

Sold   

The box top features excellent Jo Kotula artwork. Very nicely molded in gray and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including 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.

Frog Bristol Beaufighter NF1/F6C/TF10 - 604 Sq F/Lt. Cunningham (14 kills) / Coastal Command 235 Sq / 227 Sq Malta 1942 P/O Schmidt - Green Series, 1/72, F191

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

Sold   

Has parts and markings for all three version including the night fighter ace John Cunningham. This kit has never been started. It is either still in the internally sealed factory bag or has been 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.

Max US Army 155mm M1-A2 Carriage Howitzer - (M1A2), 1/35, M3-600

Multimedia Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

Sold   

Superbly detailed injection molded kit with metal barrels, details, springs and rubber parts. Builds a very realistic model. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including instructions.

Airfix Swedish Warship Wasa 1628, 1/144, 09256

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

Sold   

Large scale highly detailed kit of the famous sailing ship. Nicely molded. This kit has 229 parts and includes full rigging instructions and vac billowing sails. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, colorful flags and instructions.

Pyro Pilgrim Ship Mayflower, C311-60

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+++

Sold   

Early hardbox issue with great artwork. Nicely molded small scale ship model. Includes display stand and billowing sails. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.

AMT John Deere 4430 Tractor, 1/25, 15006

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Sold   

From 1999. Well detailed kit with over 100 parts. Features details JD404 engine, rotating wheels, steerable front wheels, complete cab and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.

AMT 1965 Buick Riviera 3 in 1 Kit Movie 'Villa Riviera' George Barris, 1/25, 6555-200

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Sold   

Early issue hardbox. Legendary AMT 3 in 1 kit can be built stock, custom or competition. George Barris served as the AMT consultant for the customized kits, and designed and built the 'Movie Car of the Year' for the movie Villa Riviera. This model will build the stock, Barris Custom or Barris' movie version. Model includes numerous optional parts for suspension, motor, exterior and interior as well as custom decals. Includes a display stand also. Molded in white, clear and chrome with rubber tires. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Revell McDonnell RF-4F Phantom II - Luftwaffe - Great Britain Issue, 1/32, H187

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

Sold   

Revell (GB) issue made in England. Features full cockpit detail, pilots, opening canopies, AIM-7 Sparrow Missiles, folding wing tips, moving arresting hook, and detailed, removable J-79 turbojet engines Measures 22.25 inches long when assembled. The kit has never been started. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: decals are intact but water damaged.

Replica Latecoere 298 French Navy, 1/72, M2732

Resin Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

Sold   

Limited issue high definition resin kit. Very nicely molded with very fine panel lines. Includes interior and torpedo load out. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Revell RF-4C Phantom II, 1/32, 4662

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

Sold   

Very large scale kit. Features highly detailed cockpits, static weighted tires, recessed panel lines, center line and wing fuel tanks, ECM pods, camera bulges and decals for the 106th Tactical Recon Squadron, Alabama Air National Guard. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Ma-Del HO Scale Architectural Scale Model Building Kit, HO, 351-249

Cardstock Paper Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Sold   

Dated 1961. Unique HO scale building supply kit that can build any number of enclosed residential house designs or whatever the builder can dream up. Includes enough material to build over 2,590 scale square feet, realistic exterior finishes, dozens of window and doors, siding and roof construction material, plans, roof pitch gauge, etc. Houses are built of balsa supports and printed cardstock so no painting is needed. Never used, and includes all material, plans, full instructions and pitch gauge.

Monogram 1956 Ford Thunderbird (T-Bird), 1/24, 2289

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+++

Sold   

1982 issue. Molded in red, white, clear, chrome and with rubber tires. Features full engine, full interior and underside details, opening hood and more. Very finely molded and detailed kit with traditional high Monogram quality. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including instructions.

Megatech US Navy ZR-3 USS Los Angeles - 36 inch long Wooden Kit, 1/219, MTC7001

Wood and Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

Sold   

Out of production kit of the US Navy's most successful dirigible. Large 36 inch kit features laser cut plywood bulkheads, contest quality balsa, numerous vacuformed parts such as the nose, control gondola, engine gondolas and more, tissue covering and full size plans. The kit has never been started and is complete with all parts and instructions. The Los Angeles was made by the Zeppelin Works in Friedrichshafen German as war reparations for WWI. Dr. Hugo Eckner was the captain during her maiden voyage to the US, where she was commissioned as the Los Angeles in 1924. She enjoyed a very successful career until decommissioning in 1932 and dismantling in 1939.

Lindberg Boeing Trainer PT-17 Kaydet, 1/48, 508-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

Sold   

Rare 1950s hardbox issue with colorful Ray Gaedke boxart. This kit has a long and interesting history. These molds were originally created by Varney in the 1940s - please see the article on this website about this. It is believed that Varney kit, the PT-17, was the first (or one of the very first) injection molded plastic aircraft kits produced in the USA. O-Lin, of which Paul Lindberg was one-half of, purchased the Varney molds and released the kit in the original configuration. When O-Lin became Lindberg, the kit was released once - this kit - with the minimally modified molds. After this release, the molds were modified more significantly. Molded in bright yellow, black and clear. The model has not been started. It is complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The parts are the correct early issue.

Monogram B-26 Invader - Four Star Issue, 1/67, PA6-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Sold   

Early Monogram 'Four Star' second issue with the artwork dated 1955. Original issue is identical but is kit number P6 instead of PA6. It is almost exactly like the 3rd issue, but this one has 'Four Star Plastikit' in the box top logo instead of 'The Name For Quality Hobby Kits' as the 3rd issue does. It is likely that this exact issue is from about 1956 to 1960. Correctly molded in gloss silver and clear. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Lindberg Ryan NYP - Spirit of St. Louis, 1/48, 520-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Sold   

1950s issue with wonderful Ray Gaedke artwork showing Lindberg over Paris. Large 1/48 NYP kit that was nicely molded for it's time. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.

Lindberg Henschel HS-129B German Tank Destroyer, 1/72, 441-60

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG-

Sold   

1966 hardbox with Tom Morgan boxart. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: box has a 1/2 razor cut on the box top that is not visible in the photo. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.

Lindberg US Bomber Escort P-51D Mustang, 1/72, 588-50

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Sold   

1950s issue in the one piece box. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Lindberg Messerschmitt Me-163 Comet Rocket Fighter, 1/72, 434-29

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+++

Sold   

One-piece soft box dated 1965. This box is in very good condition which is most unusual for these thin boxes. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Lindberg Heinkel He-162 Jet Fighter, 1/72, 581-50

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+++

Sold   

One-piece soft box dated 1965 but is a later 1960s issue. The price extension, 50 instead of 29 or 39 cents, implies that this issue was 3 or four years later than that. This box is in excellent condition which is most unusual for these thin boxes. NOTE: canopy frames have been painted. Quality of work is excellent. It can be used as is or stripped in DOT3 brake fluid or other safe stripper. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.