Cleveland Spad XIII C.1 Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-13
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. 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, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The 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.
Cleveland DeHavilland Mosquito - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-145
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. 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, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. 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.
Aurora Lone Ranger Comic Series, 1/12, 188
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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1971 'Comic' issue which contains an original story comic book and backdrop mural to create a 3-D action display. Comic book is in like-new condition. The kit has never been started. The contents are either in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Contrail 1/24 Scale Albatros D-V (DV / D.V) Hipple/Goring/von Richthofen, 1/24, 2
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Rare 1/24 scale kit. Still factory sealed. Contains main vacuform airframe parts with metal details (prop, guns, etc). Has a colorful decal sheet for the three aces Lt. Hans Joachim von Hipple from Jasta 5, Lt. Herman Goring from Jasta 27 and Rittmeister von Richtofen from Jasta 11.
Renwal SSB(N)-598 George Washington Polaris-Launching Nuclear Submarine, 1/200, 651-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
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Classic large (24" long) Cold War SSBN kit. Features hinged starboard hull half and full interior details as shown on the box art. Features rotating propeller, working diving planes, rudder, periscopes, snorkels and actual 'launching' Polaris missile from a spring loaded tube. Includes two Polaris A-1 missiles, crew members and display stand. Never started. All small parts are still in the factory sealed bag and the other parts have been inventoried. Includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Saab J-35 Draken (J35), 1/48, 2210
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Still the only 1/48 Draken kit Never started. Missing one part: main gear tire. Otherwise inventoried complete with all other parts, decals and instructions.
Italeri Sukhoi S-37 Berkut, 1/72, 1212
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Unusual model of the 1997 Sukhoi prototype. The model has not been started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Life-Size Human Skull Glow in the Dark, 1/1, H904
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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True scale full-sized anatomically accurate kit patterned from the real thing. 1977 issue from old Renwal molds. Very detailed and includes display stand. The model has not been started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Doyusha IJN Musashi BB Motorized, 1/250, S2-8000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Large motorized kit for remote control Never started. Factory sealed box/bag or 100% inventoried with all parts decals and instructions present.
Airfix LFG Rolland C-11 Walfisch Bagged, 1/72, 120
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Type three logo bagged kit with header. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix German Armoured Car Sd.Kfz. 234, 1/76
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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1960s issue. Factory sealed.
Aurora Mercedes Benz 300 SL, 1/32, 517-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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1960s issue. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Revell F4U-1D Corsair - (F4U1D), 1/72, H625-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
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Dated 1963. One piece box issue. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Berkeley Minnow Cosmic Wind - Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/8
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very large scale (1/8) model of the famous racer. Wingspan measures 28 inches. "Can be completely built and ready to fly in less than two evenings...Completely Prefabricated". Originally designed as a gas powered model for control line, or can be converted to electric power and modern RC (radio control) gear. Kit features precision cut wood parts, full color decals, metal spinner and hardware, wheels, plastic cowl and wheel plants 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.
Estes German V-2 'E' Powered Flying Rocket Model - 33.5 inches tall, 1/19, EST1952
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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Hard to find. Very large 1/19 scale flying model rocket kit. Stands 35.5 inches tall when assembled. Features conventional rocket constructions with injection molded nose and lower body section and vacuform fins. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Encore Su-27, 1/72, 1018
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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Never started. Factory sealed box/bag or 100% inventoried with all parts decals and instructions present.
Vista Fairey Fulmar Mk.I/II, 1/72, 202-1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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Never started. Kit is either 100% inventoried with all parts/decals and instructions or is factory sealed/factory sealed internal bags.
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.