Cleveland Beechcraft C17B Staggerwing Flying Wood Aircraft, 1/24, D-64
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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This is a Cleveland 'D' or dwarf kit from the 1940s/50s. The term 'Dwarf' is deceptive here. Most Cleveland kits were designated 'SF' or Scale Flying - 1/16 scale. The Dwarf kits were needed to fill a market demand for smaller flying models - especially of the larger aircraft. The 'D' kits, like this Staggerwing, are 1/24. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, fully formed wheels, covering material, highest quality plans and more. The model has not been started. Inventoried complete. Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply business - Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter - Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Revell NA A3J Vigilante - US Naval Aviator Wings Series, 1/82, H165-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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1961 issue hard box. This is the second issue of the last "S" kit that Revell produced. Kit features all recessed panel lines, excellent scale detail, opening tandem canopies, moving control surfaces, detailed, removable jet engines and two pilots. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Leoman Boeing 767(Early) - Bagged, 1/144, A8403
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Still factory bag sealed. Features very crisp moldings with injection molded details including compressor inlet fans, struts and wheels. Includes ATP cockpit and side window and door decals and instructions/plans.
CM USS Chicago (Cruiser 1898), 1/700
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is two to three weeks. After her useful service life, USS Chicago was extensively rebuilt and renamed Alton and served as tender and receiving ship at Pearl, 1923-1935. Anthony Preston's book Cruisers (1980) includes an interesting photo (pp. 78-79) of Alton as rebuilt for that purpose.
Revell 1969 Ford Torino Talladega, 1/24, 85-2080
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still sealed. 2007 issue. Features detailed engine and engine compartment, removable hood, detailed chassis and full interior. Molded in white and clear with chrome parts and rubber tires.
AMT 1932 Ford Coupe Classic - 3 In 1 Kit - Drag / Street / Stock, 1/25, 38280
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. 2005 issue. Features full engine and compartment, removable hood, detailed underside and full interior. Includes parts for all thee versions and optional engines, wheels and tires. Molded in gray, clear, chrome and with rubber tires.
Testors Lockheed C-5A Galaxy + Additional Decals, 1/144, 598
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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From high quality Otaki molds. This is still the largest injection molded C-5A available. Features 84 parts will all recessed engraved lines, optional position landing gear, display stand and more. The Testors decals and paint guide cover two aircraft. The original issue Otaki decals are included also which are for the white/gray high-vis paint scheme. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Sterling USS Missouri Battleship + Optional Fittings Set, 1/192, B17M
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Large and rare wooden kit for remote control. 55.5 inches long when assembled and very highly detailed. Never started and 100% complete with all parts. Includes rare optional metal fittings kit.
Airways Vac Form Vickers Viscount Series 800, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Large 1/72 scale Viscount. Nice kit of this famous civil transport and comes with full decals for British European Airways G-AOYS or G-AOJA. Nicely molded with fine recessed panel lines. Includes injection molded struts and prop blanks as well as extensive instruction book.
Airframe Fleet Model 60K Fort, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Basic vacuform kit of this unique subject. The Fleet Fort was the only aircraft designed and built by Canadians during World War II. This kit has not been started and has been inventoried complete with all parts. Not recommended for builders who are not experienced with vacuform kits.
Revell Harbor Tug Long Beach 'S' Kit, 1/108, H314-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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First issue "S" dated 1956. Very colorful and famous box art. Well detailed large scale kit. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Lindberg Carol Ann Motorized Tug Boat - Cellovision Issue, 1/84, 716M-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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1950s issue. Still factory sealed. Fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork on this Cellovision box. Large scale tug is very well detailed down to the clear bridge and cabin windows, handrails and crew. Includes electric power assembly. Ideal for RC conversion.
Revell M*A*S*H 4077th Bell H-13H Helicopter (MASH) - Bagged, 1/35, 4334
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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The Bell H-13 was the first US production helicopter and was made immortal in the hit MASH TV series. Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. Large scale kit is well detailed and includes M*A*S*H decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: instructions are photocopies.
Nitto Navy Type 93 Advanced Trainer 'Willow' K5Y1, 1/32, 391-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Highly detailed kit. Contains beautifully molded parts that accurately depict fabric covering. Also has real rubber tires and scale wire for rigging. Kit features detailed engine, full cockpit, two ground crew members and two pilots. Has high-quality color litho paint guide and decals for two aircraft. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Magnum PI - 308 GTS Ferrari, 1/24, 7378
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Rare factory sealed 1982 original issue that used the very popular Magnum PI TV series as a tie-in. Features opening rear hatch with detailed engine, complete interior, opening hood with spare tire, pop up headlights, steerable front wheels and rubber tires. Molded in black and red.
Lindberg Mooney Wee Scotsman - Light Plane - CelloVision Issue, 1/48, 418-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. This rare kit of this popular personal civil aircraft is from the late 1950s or early 1960s. includes display stand. The Cellovision window is intact and the trading card is on the back of the box. The Mooney Wee Scotsman had a wingspan of just over 26 feet and excellent performance for that time- a cruising speed of 130 MPH and a range of 420 miles.
StromBecker Piper Cub Super Cruiser, C-34
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. Most included plastic detail parts (colored and clear) - decals - glue - wood filler - sandpaper and a stand (if applicable). The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Never started. 100% complete with all parts and plans. NOTE: Decals have bug damage.
Lindberg Ercoupe Light Plane, 1/48, 506-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Rare first Lindberg issue with the oval Lindberg script logo on the top and sides. Wonderful early Ray Gaedke artwork. The box is excellent with light shelf wear only. This kit was issued very shortly after Paul Lindberg bought out Mr. Olsen as the sides of the box state 'Formerly O-lin Products Inc'. Inside the kit is like new and mold in bright red plastic. The instructions and decals are correct for this early issue. 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.
Maircraft Globe Swift Solid Wood Model Airplane, 1/48, S-7
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Maircraft was originally founded in the early or mid 1930s by Gordon Christoph and went by the name Aircraft Model Company. The company produced a typical line of solid 'profile cut' kits that required the usual high talent levels for carving and finishing. A former Comet Model Airplane & Supply Co. salesman, Jack Mair, bought the company in the early 1940s and renamed it Maircraft. This company was one of the handful of solid kit producers who issued models in a consistent 1/48 scale during the 1930s and 1940s (others included Hawk and Dyna-Model). This lead to one of the most desirable and rare model kits ever produced in the USA - the wood/plastic 1/48 United DC-3 model issued immediately after World War 2. Other than the P-61 and a few other Maircraft offerings, most were simple kits that sold for the low price of about 35 cents and gave the owners many hours of pleasurable work. This kit features a full size plan with instructions steps, fuselage that is about 80% cut, profile cut parts, printwood and a small bag of details. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Revell USS Coral Sea Aircraft Carrier, 1/540, H440
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Rare kit from 1974 and the only injection molded kit of the USS Coral Sea. Nicely molded full hull kit with rudder and propeller details, positionable elevators, 3 and 5 inch AA guns, boats and boat cranes, mobile aircraft deck crane and tugs, detailed island and an airwing of 26 aircraft - 2 Skyraiders, 6 Corsairs, 16 Cougars and 2 helicopters. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.