Guillows Hellcat F6F Carrier Fighter - 16.5 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Model Airplane, 503
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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1976 stick and tissue flying model which features die cut balsa parts, vacuform nose/spinner, wheels, plastic propeller, hardware, vacuform canopy, colored tissue, insignia and full size plans with detailed building instructions. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions/plans present. 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.
Easy Built Models Rearwin Speedster - 12 inch Wingspan Flying Model Airplane, Peanut
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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High quality modern kit made in the finest tradition of the stick and tissue kits from the 1930s-1950s. Kit contains high quality printed balsa, stripwood, plastic propellers (when required), rubber, full sized plans and other accessories. 12 inch wingspan model in dime or peanut scale. Complete with all parts. Wings have been neatly built.
Revell USS Decatur DD-936 - 60th Anniversary Destroyer Fleet US Navy Issue, 1/301, H430-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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Rare 1962 issue but the box has damage on the top as shown. Inside the kit is mint. It has never been started and is still in the factory sealed bag with the decals and instructions. Large and detailed kit builds up to almost 16 inches long. Features rotating main 5 inch turrets, AA guns, detailed superstructure, life rafts, torpedo tubes, display stand and more.
Combat AT-6 Texan or SNJ Trainer, 1/32
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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One of the most famous and utilized trainers of all time. Very nicely molded large scale (1/32) AT-6 with recessed panel detail. Features many resin and metal cast details: engine, prop blades, hub, spinner, radio pack, instrument panels, two seats, two control sticks, machine guns, belt ammunition, main gear struts, ADF antenna, tailwheel strut and wheel, and more. Includes two huge sheets of three view plans and making guides for multiple nationality and war AT-6s. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, details, clear canopy and plans/instructions.
Ragwings Fokker D.VI (D-VI), 1/72, 009
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very limited production kit - one of only 94 ever made. Very high quality resin castings with metal details and full decals for two aircraft. I have received the following information from Jeff Stockham on this rare kit: 'Regarding the Ragwings Fokker D.VI you have for sale, I can provide some additional background info on this kit. The company was formed and owned by Marty Snow (dba MGS Enterprises) of Rochester, NY; Marty did the masters for the Pfalz E-1 and Bristol Scout D; I did the master for the Fokker D.VI (modifying some parts from Revell's Dr.I and D.VII and scratchbuilding some) and I did the artwork for all the backing cards, decals and instructions, as well as the small print ads that appeared in FineScale Modeler and other magazines. I was halfway though the master for a really accurate Albatros D.V/D.VA when other events interfered, other makers came out with the same items, momentum slowed, and Marty eventually closed up the business. The actual production of both the resin and metal copies was subcontracted to Ted Paris of Commanders Series Inc, Rochester NY; I think that Decal Master printed the decals. In all the years since, I have never seen one of these for sale. I know Marty marketed them directly to retail buyers via mail order ads in FSM; I don't know how many he actually sold, but it wasn't enough to make it worth the effort. These have to be among of the rarest short-run resin kits ever. I never did build one of these D.VI's up, but I do remember that it got a very positive review in one of the British modeling magazines (I think it was Windsock.)' The kit has never been started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell CV-61 USS Ranger Aircraft Carrier Picture Fleet Issue, 1/542, H360-349
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor++
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1960 dated hardbox Picture Fleet issue with John Steel artwork. Kit is probably from 1961/62 due to the '400' price extension on the part number. Kit features large flight deck decals with dark gray landing area and white lines, movable cranes, optional position elevators, 16 aircraft, helicopters, 11 tow trucks, 10-5" guns, lifeboats and radar details. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: box is poor and decals are water damaged.
Revell CV-62 USS Independence Aircraft Carrier, 1/542, H359-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Highly detailed kit. Early issue from the 1960s in the hardbox. Molded with gloss medium grey hull and details and blue flight deck/elevators. Large decal sheet including aircraft markings. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hasegawa F-100 Thunderbirds Super Sabre Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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Bagged kit - box is shown for reference only. Classic Hasegawa kit with large and detailed Thunderbirds decal sheet in excellent condition (please see the article on this website about saving and using old decals). 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.
Comet Taylorcraft 54 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Model, P8
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very large stick and tissue kit. Easily converted to RC and electric power. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Jetco Piper PA-12 Super Cub RC Model - 40 inch Wingspan, S6
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Jetco was a producer of high quality gliders (the famous Thermic series), rubber and gas free flight and radio controlled aircraft. Jetco kits used the best materials and are very well engineered and complete. Perfect for RC. Includes shaped leading and trailing edges, detachable wings and stabilizer, decals, hardware, plastic cowl, top grade materials, die cut parts, windshield, plywood, covering material and full size plans and instructions. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Monogram Badger Tu-16 'White Box' Issue, 1/195, 6793
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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1973 reissue of the original 'Four Star' kit from 1960. Very nicely molded small-scale Soviet bomber. The model as 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.
Hasegawa Mig-27 Flogger D, 1/72, 1143
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Includes decals and paint guide for both aircraft. Good selection of air-to-air or air-to-ground stores. Operational swing wings, detailed landing gear, gear wells and cockpit. Never started. Sealed factory bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Airfix Vostok - Sputnik - Soyuz Modified R7, 1/144, 70080
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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Well detailed kit. Features adapted R-7 ICBM/Carrier, and Sputnik/Soyuz and Vostok modules that you can put on the rocket one at a time and display the extras on the display stand next to the rocket. NOTE: The kit has some sub-assemblies built - boosters and rocket body only. Quality of assembly is excellent - there are no gaps and liquid glue was used. Ideal builder. Complete with all parts and decals.
Revell P-39 Cobra II Racer Thompson Trophy Winner, 1/45, H144-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Second issue hardbox dated in 1962. Since the price extension is 100 instead of 98 cents, this is likely a year or two newer than 1962 but is still molded in yellow plastic. Rare model of the 4 bladed prop 1946 Thompson Trophy Winner with a 'souped up' P-63 King Cobra Allison engine. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Cobra II P-39 Thompson Trophy Racing Aircraft - Canada Issue, 1/45, H144
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Revell of Canada issue from 1962. Molded in yellow plastic. Nice model of the 4 bladed prop Thompson Trophy Winner. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Cobra II P-39 Racer (Yellow Plastic), 1/45, H144
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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Rare 1962 hardbox model of the 4 bladed prop Thompson Trophy Winner. Box is only fair. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Lindberg Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, 1/48, 534-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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This box was factory sealed till very recently. The cello was drawing the box top concave, so it was removed. The colors and gloss are as new. Early classic box art by Ray Gaedke. Nice kit with detailed engine, removable cowling, full cockpit, two pilots, ground crewman and aircraft tail dolly. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Rareplane Beech C-45 Expeditor, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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Very high quality vacuform kit with moldings equal to or better than many injection molded models. Features very fine detail, complete cockpit and interior, clear canopy and instructions/plans as well as paint and marking guide. Never started. Factory bag is still sealed. Significant modeling skill is required to build vacuform kit. Not recommended for beginners.
Hobby Craft Vought F7U-3/3M Cutlass BAGGED - (F7U3/3M), 1/48, HC1600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
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This is a bagged kit with no box. The box is shown for reference only. Large scale kit with Sparrow I Missiles. Never started. NOTE: The kit has been inventoried complete with all parts and instructions but is missing decals.
Megow Great Republic Clipper Ship
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
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Rare kit from 1936. Megow carried an extensive line of unique and historical ships. The most expensive kits (like this one) were large and featured pre-carved hulls. This model measures 20 inches long and 15 inches high when built. This is a very well produced deluxe kit for it's time, including highly detailed full size plane, instructions, excellent printwood, mast and spar stock, three paint colors still in the original Megow glass bottles, colored flags, a packed of metal fittings (still factory sealed) and a ready-carved hull. The kit has never been started and is complete with all parts, flags and plans in excellent condition - even the original tissue is present. The Great Republic was the largest clipper ship to be built. She was designed by builder Donald McKay and launched on October 4, 1853 with much fanfare. She was 400 feet long and said for 19 years as a merchantman. She proved very fast, out sailing steam ships in the Med and at times averages 17kts over 24 hours.