Pyro Nina Columbus Ship, B376-75
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$14
NOTE: builder only. Please read carefully. From 1966. One in series of many small scale ship kits that Pyro made in the late 1950s/60s. Well detailed for this small size with excellent molding, full hull, engraved wood plank and grain detail, many separately molded deck fittings, pre-molded rat lines, billowing sails and display stand. 4.5 inches long when assembled. NOTE: has assembly and paint. The hull halves and deck (3 parts) are assembled to 'excellent' quality. There is no other assembly. The hull and deck are painted to only 'good' quality. Masts, cannon, anchors and rat lines are also painted to the same quality. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Sanwa Mosquito MkIV - 'Cellovision' Issue, 1/90, 167
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$155
Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Sanwa clearly copied Lindberg in making this a Cellovision-style package; the back has the clear panel still intact as well as a trading card style illustration - even many of the same colors are used. Molded in green, black and clear. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and 'excellent' with slight yellowing as the only flaw and the instructions are in 'very good' condition. The box has a crush on the lower long side panel and back as shown. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Main Street Heritage The Weekly Record Store - HO Scale - Bagged, 1/87, 105
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$22
Still factory sealed. Stunningly well detailed and molded from high-definition resin castings.
Aurora The Barnstormers Customizing Kit DH-4 and JN-4 Jenny, 1/48, 200-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$179
Rare one-and-only 1960 issue that contains both the DH-4 and Curtis JN-4 Jenny. Aurora really went out of the way to make this a special kit; however, it did not sell well and was retired after one year. Features completely new box artwork, a DH-4 molded in gloss dark green and black, the JN-4 molded in gloss bright yellow and black, great custom decal sheets for both aircraft and special 'Barnstormer' instructions for each aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts present and includes decals and instructions. Instructions are both in 'excellent+' condition and the decal sheets are both completely flat (no rolling) with typical age yellowing as the only flaw.
Berkeley Sweitzer 1-30 - For R/C or Free Flight, 1/12, 4-18 295
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$129
Big 1/12 scale model with a 40 inch wingspan. Originally designed as a gas powered model for free flight or control line, or can be converted to electric power and modern RC (radio control) gear. Features hardware, decals, full size plans, formed wire parts, die cut balsa and plywood parts and more. 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. Berkeley is a very famous manufacturer of flying model kits from the Golden Age of flying aviation, about 1932-1954. Founded in 1933 by William Effinger, the company was quite progressive in producing quality kits - it was likely the Berkeley 'Buccaneer' was the first gas powered model in kit form. In the later 1930s, Effinger acquired the services of a very talented Henry Struck. Struck went on to design numerous award-winning kits under the Berkeley name. Berkeley weathered the post WWII recession and emerged as a major kit producer in the late 1940 and 1950s. These were great years for Berkeley and they produced some incredible and large kits. The company went bankrupt in about 1960 however. Fox engines (Duke Fox) bought the company and released the kits alongside his own FOX models and engines. This arrangement did not last, and in the early 1960s the Berkeley name disappeared from hobby shop shelves.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply BB-55 USS North Carolina 1941 - 18 Inch Long Wooden Ship Model
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$145
Very rare kit from 1941. Measures 18 inches long when assembled. Issued in 1941, it depicts the ship basically as she was launched. Includes completely pre-molded and shaped wood-material hull in excellent, solid condition, 5 sheets of cleanly done printwood, wood stock in many shapes and sizes, a sealed fittings packet (I can tell that it contains at least the props and anchors) and two packs of Casco Glue. Features excellent full size plans and instructions. The plans show numerous detail views of the ships details and superstructure. Never started. Factory sealed fittings bag with the other parts inventoried complete with instructions.
Airfix HMS Victory - Lord Nelson's Flagship, 1/180, F902S
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
1960s type 3 logo kit in excellent overall condition. The box has wonderful color and gloss, four solid corners and very little general wear. Very nicely molded and detailed kit with 353 parts. Full hull kit contains complete deck fittings, preformed scale ratlines, vacuform billowing sails, flag sheet, rigging instructions and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions. The Victory was started in 1759 and launched in 1765 for the Royal Navy. She gained fame as the flagship for Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. The HMS Victory is the oldest naval ship still in commission, and is a museum ship in drydock at Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Lindberg Russian Mig-19, 1/48, 521-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$75
Rare, earlier 1950s hardbox issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. This is a large scale (1/48) 'theoretical' Mig-19. The aircraft never existed in this configuration. However, Aurora made one almost just like it; it is believed that both manufacturers used the same magazine drawing as the basis for their Mig-19 models. Molded in silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. NOTE: the box is graded 'fair++' because of significant general wear. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Revell The Golden Hind - Flagship of Sir Francis Drake, 1/96, H324-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$68
Dated 1965. This is a hardbox kit with the '300' price extension. As with most all early Revell sailing ship models, this one is highly detailed and finely molded. Features full hull, complete deck fittings, vacuform sails, figures of Drake and his crew, preformed rat lines, very detailed painting instructions, rigging instructions, decals and flag sheet. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: the sails are intact but several are in less than average condition.
Airfix Yeoman Of The Guard, 1/12, 02507-2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$22
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top concave as shown. Dated 1978.
Trumpeter Tupolev Tu-142 MR Bear J, 1/144, 03905
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Very nicely molded and well detailed with 124 parts. NOTE: this kit has "professional" quality minor sub-assembly as follows: 7 tiny exhaust ports are glued to nacelles. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: one exhaust port is missing. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
MPM Hudson MkI/II Patrol Bomber - 224 Sq Coastal Command 1940 / 320 (Dutch) Sq Coastal Command 1940 / 206 Sq Coastal Command 1940, 1/72, 72518
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$29
Very well detailed model inside and out. Includes markings and paint guide for three different aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
CM BB-27 USS Michigan (1918), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$275
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 six to eight weeks.
AMT 1992 Ford F-150 XLT Flareside Pickup Truck, 1/25, 6951
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
Nicely done kit with over 115 parts. Can be built stock or custom. Molded in white, clear, red tint clear, chrome and with rubber tires. Features detailed engine, removable hood, full interior and detailed underside. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Skywave German Navy U-Boat Bunker U-Boat S-Boat Base, 1/700, SW-600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$28
Well detailed and molded 1/700 scale kit features two bunkers with interior detail, roof top with AA battery and decals. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. (on the back of the box).
Imai Panzer IV -F2 - Sd.Kfz.161 Panzerkampfwagen IV For Remote Control, 1/15, 519
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$259
Very rare, early issue with glossy artwork. Giant scale (1/15), fully motorized tank model intended for R/C operation. Features three motors, all in the original Mabuchi boxes- two RE-56 size drivers with independent, all-metal gear boxes (one for each track), one Mabuchi TKK 25 size with an all metal gear box for turret rotation, an amazing hardware kit with metal motor mounts, three all metal gear boxes, brass gear, brass pre-wired and soldered battery contacts, full set of pre-wired switches and prewired 7 pin plug and socket set, all machine screws and nuts, very realistic individual track links, full crew, opening crew and rear engine hatches and more. Never started. All the internal presentation cardboard is present and 'excellent.' Almost all parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The few that were not sealed are inventoried complete. With decals and instructions. Please note, the box displays better than the 'good' grade but is graded as such because there is some masking tape on the sides and on split corners. Although the kit is designed for R/C operation, Imai did not include the R/C equipment. The builder will need to furnish that. NOTE: I have done my best to account for the hardware, but it is all still factory sealed, making an accurate count impossible. In a worst case scenario it may be missing a few common nuts or bolts.
Revell Flying Cloud Clipper Ship, 1/232, H344-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$76
Softbox issue dated 1956 but since it lacks the 'S' logo, it is from the 1962 to 1965 period. Like most early Revell sailing ship models, the molds were cut by true craftsman and has very good detail. Features full hull and display stand, complete deck fittings and deck cabins, pre-formed ratlines, vacuform billowing sails, rigging thread, decals, flag sheet, running and standing rigging instructions and more. Builds to a beautiful model. The kit has never been assembled. NOTE: three small parts are very neatly painted black. There is no other painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: Two small parts are white plastic; they are from an earlier issue of this same kit. One big railing is broke in two but fits back together perfectly for an easy repair.
Heller Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker - USAF or French Air Force, 1/72, 80437
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$49
Very large and well detailed 1/72 scale kit. Features over 120 parts, full cockpit and interior detail, optional position crew and cargo doors, four PW J57 engines, complete boom station and optional position boom. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Renwal See-Thru SSBN 618 Thomas Jefferson Polaris Nuclear Submarine, 1/200, 653-349
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$265
Classic 1950s boxart at it's finest, and this is one the best examples of this kit that I have ever had. The box has like new color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape, price tags or tape/tag marks. It is superb but not mint due to light corner and edge wear as shown. Large 24 inch long kit with clear right half that is hinged to open. The Jefferson is the only Renwal submarine that has the clear hull half - all others have a gray hinged half. The clear half is in incredible 'mint' factory fresh condition. It is not yellowed and still wrapped in the original tissue paper (although I have protected it further for shipping). Heavily detailed interior and actual 'launching' Polaris missile from a spring loaded tube. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is like new. Renwal sealed the majority of the parts in a factory clear bag; that bag is still factory sealed. The few parts that were not sealed have been inventoried complete including 'very good++' decals, excellent instructions and even the Renwal factory inspection slip.
Fujimi P-47D Thunderbolt With Color Painting Guide and Glue, 1/70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
Fujimi-Mokei issue from the very early 1960s; please note this is before Fujimi used part numbers. Japan issue with very collectible artwork and high gloss box top. Includes the original glue and a very nice full color painting guide for 4 different aircraft. Features fine raised detail, rotating prop and wheels, working wing flaps, drop tank, two bombs and pilot figure. The model as never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag and even includes a near mint condition Fujimi color bag header. Includes decals and instructions.