Sterling P-51D Mustang - 24 inch Wingspan for RC - Drops Twin Bombs in Flight, A13-398
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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24 inch wingspan kit for RC, free flight or control line. Includes innovative system for automatically dropping twin wing mounted bombs in flight. 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 occured in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they featured color decals, high-grade die cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, plastic wheels (if required), finished wire landing gear, rubber motor and plastic prop, full size plans with instruction details and full instructions for conversion to RC or control line. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora 1922 Murphy Special - Indianapolis 500 Winner - (ex Best), 1/30, 522-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very rare kit dated 1958. The superb box art was painted by Monaghan, who did all of the Aurora Indy 500 winners. This kit is from Best molds. Aurora purchased these molds just for the Indianapolis 500 Winners and made only one issue. The kit is molded in gloss white with real rubber tires, spoked wheels and includes a crew of two and some interior detail. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The 'Murphy Special', winner of the Indy 500 in 1922, was a Duesenburg chassis and a Harry Miller engine of 183 CID. It was driven by the great racer Jimmy Murphy.
Pyro 1915 Model T Ford Coupelet Vintage Brass Car, 1/32, C451-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes rubber tires, brass plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood or 'bonnet'. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Revell Lockheed F-104C and F-104G Starfighter - USAF or Luftwaffe, 1/48, H236
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1977 issue. Has all parts and decals for both versions. Includes highly detailed cockpit with 3-D instrument panel, M-61 Vulcan cannon with optional position hatch, optional position landing gear, and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Revell USS Fletcher / USS Radford / USS The Sullivans, 1/301, H458
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1976 issue. Fantastic artwork by Jack Leynnwood. Will build any of the three destroyers listed. Large and detailed kit builds up to almost 15" long. Features rotating main 5 inch turrets, twelve 20mm AA guns, eight 40mm AA guns, hedgehog launcher, torpedo tubes and more. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing #30 torpedo crane. This crane it shaped like a 'T' can could be made from stock plastic material. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts including decals and instructions. NOTE: instructions are photocopies.
Monogram F-105D Thunderchief - White Box Issue, 1/72, 6808
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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1973 release. Molded in correct green, clear and gray. Includes external drop tanks, bombs, opening canopy, crew ladder and one ground crew member. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix Jet Provost T. Mk.3 - Bagged With Header, 1/72, 109
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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1950s factory sealed 2nd style logo bagged kit with header. Header is in excellent condition with no rips or stains but has light wear as shown.
Airfix Hawker Hurricane Mk. IV Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+++
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1960s Type Three logo bagged issue with colorful header. The model has not been started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Lindberg Motorized Troop Attack Craft (LSI Infantry Landing Ship), 1/150, 779M-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
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Still factory sealed, but the seal has split. Rare 1950s early issue with Ray Gaedke artwork. Motorized for use in water.
MPC Dungeon Invaders - Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Action Scene Diorama, 12102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Complete D&D diorama kit. Includes 12 by 18 inch molded base, 21 fantasy figures and other 'things'. NOTE: the dragon is built. Quality of assembly is excellent. No other assembly and no painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
CZ Model North American N-17 / NAV-4 Navion Metal Covered Solid Model, 1/31
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very close to 1/32 scale. 1940s issue when the original manufacture of the Navion, North American, was still producing the aircraft for the military and civil markets. The rights were later sold to Ryan. When aircraft modeling became popular in the 1930s, most builders made flying models. However, there were a measurable percentage of hobbyist who insisted on making static (called 'solid' models) scale models with the maximum amount of detail in the best tradition of ship modelers. The kits they used to practice their art were basic. Many times the kit consisted of blocks of wood and plans - the famous "Make Wood Look Like Airplane" kits from the 1930 and 1940s. This did not stop them from producing magnificent works of art, many of which are in museums around the world. The more deluxe kits, such as this CZ Model Airplane Company example, came with all parts cut in 3D profile, a host of smaller details and in this case rivet embossed aluminum sheet precut to cover the model! A very innovative kit, but certainly not easy to assemble. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Frog Bristol Britannia 'Whispering Giant' Airliner - Bagged, 1/96, W33
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Rare wholesale Frog bagged kit with color header. Header is in excellent condition. Large kit measures just over 14 inches long when built. Never started and 100% complete with all parts and instructions with RAF Transport Command decals.
Aurora United DC-10 Friendship Sealed, 1/144, 385
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still in the factory seal. Big 'A' logo issue dated 1972.
Matchbox F-86A/5 Sabre Jet - Col Francis Gabreski or Arizona ANG, 1/72, PK-32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Has markings for Gabreski's F-86 from the famous Korean War dogfight of July 8th, 1951 or colorful markings for Arizona Air National Guard with a yellow dragon. Never started. Factory sealed bag or 100% inventoried with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Lindberg Curtiss F11C-2 Goshawk - Bagged (F11C2), 1/48, 535
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. 1950s or early 1960s issue. Very nicely molded kit. Includes rigging photos for spreader bars and wire placements. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing B-29 Superfortress Bomber - Master Modelers and Air Power Issue with Trading Cards, 1/315, H141-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Unusual 1961 Revell hardbox marked as a 'Master Modelers Kit' in the upper left and as an "Air Power" series. This is the same kit as the "S" version with a different box, decals as per the boxart and a new style stand. Includes two full color trading cards and Master Modeler Collector Stamp. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Revell B-24 Liberator Giant Bomber 'Buffalo Bill' Pre 'S' Issue, 1/92, H218-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+++
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Second issue. Hardbox dated 1954 with the Pre-S "Buffalo Bill" box art by Richard Kishady. Molded in correct medium olive drab and clear plastic with the clear Revell 'World' stand with a two-piece stand arm. The first issue has a one-piece plastic arm. Never started. Factory sealed parts or 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present. Please note that the box displays well but has small stains, general wear and three taped corners.
Micro Models The 1940 Sailplane (Reproduction) - 36 inch Wingspan Free Flight Balsa Airplane Model, 6/13, F109
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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This is a reproduction of the classic and revolutionary Carl Goldberg design and is roughly half the size of the original Sailplane. It includes full size plans, pre-cut parts and is authentically scaled from the original design. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included). Designed for 'Sniffing Thermals', the honored pastime of a generation of model enthusiasts. Flying model aircraft predated powered flight; however, balsa wood and printwood were not introduced until the early 1930s and the hobby took off, as well as the hunt for thermals. Gas flight began in the early 1930s, and powered models (most all driven by Brown engines) took home so many awards that they were forever separated in competition from rubber powered models. Design of gas models was tricky since RC (radio control) models could not yet be applied to the mass market; so a gas model had to not only fly and climb under power, but then glide sufficiently - all in a stable fashion and without any operator inputs once the airplane took off.
Bandai Piper Super Cub PA-18 - Bagged, 1/48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Bagged kit- no box. The box is shown for reference only. Large scale (1/48) kit. Well detailed. Includes figures, full interior, detailed engine with optional position cowling and enough "N" numbers to make almost any registration. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Sopwith Camel 'S' Kit, 1/28, H197-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++++
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1957 'S' kit with classic box art. The box is in excellent condition. Large 1/28 scale kit is nicely molded and detailed. Features detailed rotary engine the moves with the prop, authentic fine fabric texture finish over ribs, complete cockpit with movable control stick and rudder bar, removable cowling, pilot and crew figures, rigging material, complete rigging instructions and more. 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.