Midwest The Harbor Tug - RC Ship for Electric or Steam Power, 956
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Out of production. This is the 25 inch long model for live steam or electric RC with plank-on-frame construction. Features basswood and balsa parts, simplified POF (plank-on-frame) construction, full size planes, die cut parts, all material for planking, moldings, grating, rub rails, hatch , bitts, mast and pilot house, vac life boat, complete fittings set with running lights, search light, mast head lights, bow lights, brass portholes and brass whistle parts. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
AAMCO Aeromaster Biplane - 48 inch Wingspan RC .45-.61 Engine Airplane
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Beautiful biplane with a large 48 inch wingspan kit. AAMCO was Andrews Aircraft Modeling Company and they produced early RC quality kits. The Aeromaster features up to 6 channel control. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: this kit is factory packed in a very durable and strong box. It will be shipped without an external box unless you request otherwise.
SIG Ryan STA Special - 72 inch Wingspan .60 Engine RC Airplane, RC-27
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Beautiful exact scale model of John Gosney's Ranger-powered STA Special. The kit was designed by Maxey Hester and took first place at the RC Scale 1971 Nationals. Very complete kit with many prefabricated components and details to speed assembly. 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). NOTE: this kit was factory packed in a rugged and sturdy box. The model will be shipped with this box only (no external box) unless you request otherwise.
Top Flite SE-5a (SE.5) Scout - 53 inch Wingspan .4 to .6 Engine RC Airplane, 1/6
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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Large 1/5 scale flying rc model. Deluxe kit. Simple assembly and disassembly of wings from the completed model, machined airfoil section wing struts, finished exhaust pipes, two stamped metal cowls (one with louvers), huge waxed plans in full size, scale display prop blank cut to shape, 20 page building and flying book, two giant fuel proof matt decal sheets, all hardware, formed wire and die cut and numbered parts. 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). NOTE: this kit was factory packed in a rugged and sturdy box. The model will be shipped with this box only (no external box) unless you request otherwise.
Top Flite Orion with Optional Foam Wings and Stab - 68 inch Wingspan .45 Gas Engine RC Competition Aircraft, RC1-2750
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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The Orion became legendary when it won the 1960 RC World Championship. This kit has the rare optional perfectly foam cut wings and stabilizer. Please note that shipping will be very high for this kit due to the foam extras - it may have to ship as several parcels at an altered shipping cost. Very complete and deluxe kit. 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).
Carl Goldberg Models Goodyear Racer 'Shoestring' - 54 inch Wingspan for R/C
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Beautiful model of the legendary racer in a Goldberg quality kit. For 4, 8 or 10 channel rc operation. Features shaped leading edges and sheeting, full length sides, sheeted trailing edges, die cut ribs and formers, formed metal landing gear, complete full size plans with step-by-step illustrations, large colorful decal sheet and more. Also includes Williams Brothers plastic wheel pants. NOTE: this kit is not in the original box. 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). NOTE: this kit was re-packed in a rugged and sturdy box. The model will be shipped with this box only (no external box) unless you request otherwise.
Technical Model Products Wildfire Compact Biplane - 36 inch Wingspan RC Airplane
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Intermediate class flyer. Not in the original box. 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). NOTE: this kit was re-packed in a rugged and sturdy box. The model will be shipped with this box only (no external box) unless you request otherwise.
California Model Co Spacer A-B - 66 inch Wingspan Class A/ B Gas Free Flight
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Another classic design by Sal Taibi. This is not the original box, but a replacement box with the original label on it. The kit has never been started and is complete. Note: The kit will be shipped in this strong box and will be shipped that way unless you ask for it to be placed into another box.
Enterprise P-40 Flying Tiger - 28 inch Wingspan Scale Control Line Gas Airplane, 962-995
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Rare large 1958 large true scale control line model. Wingspan measures 28 inches and length 23.5 inches. For .19 to .35 engines. Includes carved fuselage halves that significantly reduce building time. 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).
Master Modelcraft Supply Co Hot Rock Stunt Liner 'THE GREYHOUND' - Control Line Gas Aircraft Kit
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare 1947 early control line model. Master Modelcraft Supply Company was located in New York City, NY. The kit was designed by Bernard Schoenfeld for Class A, B or C engines and has a span of 16 inches and a length of 19 inches. Inside, the kit is almost completely prefabricated. The upper and lower fuselages are precarved from single pieces of wood - same with the wings and all control surfaces. A plywood firewall, real rubber tires, and preformed wire landing gear are provided as well as full size detailed plans. The kit has never been started and is complete with all parts.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Martin B-10 Bomber - Super Detail Wooden Aircraft Model, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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From the 1930s. Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Company began in 1911 selling aircraft kits and soon expanded into ships and later trains. Ideal was an industry leader, but became complacent. Cleveland took full advantage of this and launched the superb 1/16 scale line in the late 1920s/very early 1930s aimed directly at Ideal. Ideal was slow but eventually responded with the 'Super Detail' Series. These are true scale model with excellent detail. The kit is complete however and has not been started. There are no fluids (cement/dope) which came with some Super Detail kits - either they were removed or this is an early wartime issue in which the fluids were not included.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Curtiss Hawk 75 - Super Detail Flying Model Kit
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
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Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Company began in 1911 selling aircraft kits and soon expanded into ships and later trains. Ideal was an industry leader, but became complacent. Cleveland took full advantage of this and launched the superb 1/16 scale line in the late 1920s/very early 1930s aimed directly at Ideal. Ideal was slow but eventually responded with the 'Super Detail' Series. These are true scale model with excellent detail. NOTE: the box has significant damage. The kit is complete however and has not been started. There are no fluids (cement/dope) which came with some Super Detail kits - either they were removed or this is an early wartime issue in which the fluids were not included.
Miniature Aircraft Grumman F3F-1 (F3F1) US Navy Fighter - 32 inch Wingspan Balsa Wood Aircraft Kit, 1/12
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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True 1/12 scale kit. Likely from the late 1930s. Miniature Aircraft was well known for turning out some of the most detailed and best scale models during the 1930s and 50s. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included).
Veco The White Cloud - 57 inch Wingspan Single or Multi Channel RC Aircraft, R-2
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Large RC aircraft kit from 1960. Made for trainer or advanced fliers. 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). NOTE: this kit was factory packed in a rugged and sturdy box. The model will be shipped with this box only (no external box) unless you request otherwise.
Campbells Custom Kits Carl Goldberg's 1942 Interceptor - Replica Free Flight Airplane Model
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Reproduction of the famous Goldberg Free Flight aircraft for .02 power. 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).
Modelcraft Toshi Matsudo's Zero - 42 inch Wingspan for R/C Conversion or Free Flight
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Classic award-winning design from the 1950s. Big 42 inch wingspan, total weight with engine 6 to 6.5 ounces. 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. Getting the wing up out of the propeller airflow was a huge improvement, and this type of design proliferated. This is one example of a parasol style 1950s free-flight competition aircraft.
Entex Yacht Sphinx for Sale or Static Display, 1/32, 9005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Large and well detailed kit. Includes one piece 16 inch hull, highly detailed deck fittings and flexible sails. Molded in ivory, white, brown, chrome plated, gold plated and clear. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Ideal US Navy Submarine - 24 inch Wooden Model
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Large model of a 1938 US Navy Fleet submarine. This was originally a solid pre-carved hull kit. However, the war effort resulted in this being a plank-on-frame hollow kit. Includes printed wood, frames, strip wood, deck details, full size plans, cement and more. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Revell US Army Scissors Bridge and M-48 Tank Launcher, 1/40, H558-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Early issue dated 1967. Box in excellent condition. Very large (22 inches long) highly detailed operating kit. The launching unit actually operates and deploys the bridge or stores it for travel - drive sprockets rotate with flexible tracks - gun turrets rotate, guns elevate, hatch covers open and close - includes crew of four soldiers. Never started. 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Lindberg Civil War Ships Monitor and Merrimac Motorized, 717M-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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First issue from the 1950s with Ray Gaedke box art. The Merrimac was motorized by Lindberg - the Monitor was never motorized. The Merrimac measures just over 12 inches long and the Monitor measures 8.25 inches long. The two American Civil war ships that spelled the end of the wooden ship age. In March of 1862, the Merrimac put to sea to raise the Union Blockade off the James River. There she sank the Cumberland and Congress. The Monitor, the Union's only ironclad and the first turret ship, was rushed to the scene. The epic battle between the two iron-clad ships ended in a draw, with the Merrimac suffering a little more damage than the Monitor. The Merrimac was blown up to avoid capture; the Monitor sank in a gale in 1862. The kits have never been started. Both ships kits are 100% complete with all parts and all motorizing parts and instructions. Includes Merrimac flags but is missing the Monitor flags.