Revell Lockheed YF-12A (A-11) Interceptor, 1/72, H206
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Softbox Revell of Germany issue. The super-secret aircraft that developed into SR-71 and pioneered the AWG-9/Phoenix missile system for the legendary F-14 Tomcat. Kit features removable nose and radar detail, two position landing gear and ventral fin, two Hughes AIM-47A nuclear missiles, optional position weapons bay doors and crew busts. Never started. Factory sealed bag or 100% inventoried with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Unknown Raytheon MIM-23 Hawk Missile Battery Original Painting on Canvas
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good-
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This is a 20 x 15.25 inch original painting of a Hawk Missile Battery. Likely dates from the 1960s/1970s. The quality of the work is professional. It appears to be done in oils, but I cannot be sure of that. The canvas is stretched and attached to a very sturdy wooden frame. This is not any model box art that I am aware of, but appears to be the original artwork for Raytheon advertising or a privately commissioned work. The painting does need to be cleaned, which local artists or studios can do.
Monogram 1992 Monogram Catalog - 89 Pages
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Large format 10.75 x 8.25 full color 89 page catalog. This is before Monogram merged with Revell. The cover is solid but has typical wear as shown. Inside, there is no writing or tears and all pages are excellent.
Onondaga Pottery Company Lackawanna Railroad Oval Serving Platter (Early 1900s) - 13.5 x 9.3 inches
Other Materials, Box Condition: VG
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For you rail fans out there - an all original early 1900s railroad china oval serving platter from the famous Onondaga Pottery Company, Syracuse, New York. Used on either a Lackawanna Railroad dining car or Commissary. Measures 13.5 inches wide and 9.3 inches tall. It has never been touched up. No rim or face chips or cracks. There is a small narrow 1/8 inch long chip in the glazing on the back at the rim where the piece would sit on a table. The gloss is excellent but it has consistent crazing and medium brown stains as shown. Numerous website discuss the removal of such stains, but I did not attempt it. The back is stamped 'O.P.CO. Syracuse China.' which was used from 1897 to 1946. The date code is impressed into a circle - this further narrows the date to pre 1920. The date code is clearly in a circle, so it certainly dates from 1903 to 1911, which is when this date code was used. Unfortunately, the date circle is poorly impressed in the piece and is difficult to read. To my best guess - the final number in the circle is a 6. I cannot read the first number, so it could be anywhere in the 1903 to 1911 range. The weight and manufacturing flaws verify this date range. The piece will be double boxed and insurance is required.
Renwal SSBN Andrew Jackson Polaris Ballistic Missile Submarine with Full Interior, 1/200, 654
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Classic large (24" long) Cold War SSBN kit that actual fires Polaris Missiles from the hull launch tubes. Starboard hull halve hinges down to reveal full interior detail for each compartment. Highly detailed and well molded including crew members.
Monogram 1982 Chevrolet Corvette 'Metal Glow' Issue, 1/8, 2606
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very large 1/8 scale kit is over 23 inches long when assembled. Features the unique 'Metal Glow' molded body which contains tiny metal flakes in the plastic for a realistic car paint look. Details include complete interior, opening hood, full engine and engine compartment, complete chassis, steerable front wheels, removable roof panel 'T' Tops, 'Collectors Edition' special decals and more. The kit is molded in body color, black, clear and plated and with real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Easy Built Models Wright Flyer 1 1903 - Museum Model Series Issue, 1/20, D-10
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Very large scale 1/20 wood and tissue model with a 24 inch wingspan. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Dragon USS Bon Homme Richard CV-31 with Photoetched Details, 1/700, 7063
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Builds Korean War service configuration. Very well moldd and detailed. Comes with full decals, two photoetched frets, and air wing.
Consolidated Model Engineering Bar Ridge Topper-A - 41 inch Wingspan Class A Gas Powered Free Flight Model Airplane
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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Rare 1930s model by the designer Gordon Murray. For gas free flight. 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 early gas powered models, all powered 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 without any operator inputs once the airplane took off. This model held a new AMA record for small engines at one point.
Revell Space Station 'S' Kit, 1/96, H1805-498
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++++
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One if not the Holy Grail of old Revell models. First and only issue dated 1959 of this large kit. The molds have been damaged which prevents a reissue. Box condition is Excellent. Color and gloss are fantastic. The only flaws being very light edge wear and a small tape pull on one long side from the factory tape. Highly detailed with many moving parts. Includes main space station with opening walls, airlocks, rotating top and bottom sections, rotating radar assembly and fully detailed interior. Interior includes sleeping quarters, living quarters, operations and laboratory areas, terrestrial and celestial observations rooms, conference and dining rooms and more. Also includes 4 other space ships that can be docked/un-docked and displayed with the space station - maintenance vehicle - space taxi - research vehicle and Space ship with airlock. Special large clear stand is included. Molded in the correct silver, teal green, black, orange and clear. Includes decals, instructions and science fiction booklet on how to operate the station. All are in excellent condition. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Aurora Regulus II Guided Missile with Launcher, 1/48, 378-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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1958 release of this kit featuring classic Jo Kotula boxart. The large 1/48 scale missile comes with a fully operational scale launcher. The hardbox is perfect with like-new color and gloss with four solid corners and perfect tray. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing Bomarc IM-99 (CIM-10B), 1/48, 131-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
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1958 "Famous Fighters" first and only release. Large 1/48 scale Bomarc with display stand. Exceptional condition box. Instructions and decals are as new. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora VTO Lockheed XFV-1 Pogo Vertical Take Off, 1/48, VTO-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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First issue rare 'short box' from the early 1950s with the 'Famous Fighters of All Nations' box and logos. Aurora's second logo is on the side with the West Hempstead address. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Monogram McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, 1/72, 7580
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. First issue from Monogram in this scale from 1974. Very well detailed kit with typical Monogram high fit and finish. Canopy opens and closes, nose radar and cockpit are fully detailed. Includes full AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-9 Sidewinder and drop tank loadout, pilot and crew chief.
Guillows Nieuport 28 - 18 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Balsa Wood Kit, WW-2
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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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, plastic propeller, light vacuform nose cowl, die cut balsa parts, colored tissue, rubber motor and full decals. Includes full size detailed plans. 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. 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.
Revell B-58 Hustler 'Jet Command' Box, 1/94, H272-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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1964 softbox issue. Reissue of the old 1950s 'S' kit. Ideal builder without sacrificing your more valuable 'S' kit. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Monogram Ford Tri-Motor - 1929 Antarctic Expedition with Skis, 1/77, PA15-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Second issue hardbox from 1956 (PA15 instead of P15). Box is in near mint condition. Features skis and wheels, dog sled team and crew in Parkas and full markings for the 1929 Antarctic Expedition aircraft that is currently at the Henry Ford Museum. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts decals and instructions present.
Pyro Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Oyster Boat 'Carrie Price', 1/60, 269-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Pyro is long out of the plastic model business but is famous today for the esoteric collection of kits they produced. The seemed to care little about popularity but designed kits based on historical significance or local interest. The quality of the kits is generally high. The skipjack 'Carrie Price' is an exact replica of a typical small sailing vessel used along the Chesapeake Bay area to dredge for oysters. The center keel stabilizer could be pulled up for working in very shallow water. Until 1942 sail was the only power permitted for oyster dredging; after 1942 the state passed a law allowing power boats to be used. This lead to almost all the skipjacks being converted to power and having the main mast cut down. Although it's days are past, many yachtsmen restore and sail this beautiful small craft today. This kit has excellent detail and is well molded. The model has never been started. Factory sealed parts bag and instructions.
AMT-Frog Douglas A-20 Havoc - Royal Australian Air Force or USAAF, 1/72, A648-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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Limited issue from the 1970s when AMT bought Frog kits from Great Britain and put them in US boxes and marketed them in North America. Has decals for early USAAF with the red/white rudder flash and a camo machine from the RAAF. High quality Frog kit - no rivets, just fine panel lines for a realistic model. Features separately molded rudder, elevator and ailerons, pilot and gunner figure and detailed engines with rotating propellers. 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.
Guillows Spitfire - 16 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Balsa Wood Kit, 504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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One of a very popular 16.5 inch wingspan series of World War 2 kits. This later issue is still factory sealed. The original issues were from the late 1960s/early 1970s. Scale stick and tissue rubber powered flying model. Includes die cut balsa parts, vacuform nose, wheels, plastic propeller, hardware, vacuform canopy, colored tissue, insignia and full size plans with detailed building instructions. 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.