IR Hobby PLDvK vz. 53/59 Czechoslovak Anti-Aircraft Twin Gun = M53/59 Twin 30mm SPAAG On A Praga V35 Chassis - Late 1950s To Present, 1/35, T3501
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$159
Very rare, superbly detailed and one of only 200 kits made. Very highly detailed and sold new for $150.00 USD. Features main parts case in high definition resin, many photoetched details, rolling chassis build for the V35 just like the actual vehicle, full suspension and 6x6 driveline, detailed engine, detailed interior, complete decals and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. DES makes a very extensive line of 1/35 armor kits. Although the kits cover equipment from all major armies, many important French subjects are produced as well which is fortunate since they are bypassed by most of the major plastic model companies.
Monogram De Havilland Mosquito - N.F.II / Mk.IV / F.B.VI / II Night Intruder - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA129-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
First issue 'Four Star' kit dated 1965. Very finely molded and detailed for that time and contains parts to build any one of four versions: NF II Night Fighter, Mk IB Bomber, Mk VI Fighter Bomber and MkII Night Intruder. There is no assembly but NOTE: one propeller and two seats are neatly painted. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Dragon Sherman Ic Firefly - Armor Pro Issue, 1/72, 7322
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
Hard-to-find. This kit is from all new molds and very highly detailed with over 130 pieces. Includes many brass PE details, one piece T54E-1 VVSS tracks and much more. Includes decals plus paint guide for three different tanks. Never started. The small details are still factory sealed; the other parts have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Monogram P-47N Thunderbolt Pro Modeler - USAAF 19FS 318FG Capt. John Vogt 'Drink'n Sister' le Shima 1945 / 73FS 318FG Lt. Robert Redfield 'Sack Happy' le Shima 1945, 1/48, 85-5929
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$32
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave. 1994 issue that is the is the superb Pro Modeler kit. This model is from completely new molds (not the old Monogram P-47). Features all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit, pilot figure, optional position canopy, detailed gear wells and full engine, clear wingtip navigation lights, a nice selection of weapons including drop tanks, bombs and rockets and very colorful decals for the two aircraft listed.
Tamiya Navy Interceptor Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Jack - Motorized, 1/50, 3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Very early Tamiya kit from the 1960s with a high-gloss box top in 'excellent' condition with the fantastic artwork that has made these kits so popular. This was a fine kit for that time and features all very fine raised panel lines, working flaps, rudder and elevator, retractable landing gear, retractable landing gear, three piece canopy and external wing bomb load. The kit is engineered to be motorized and includes all hardware to do so, but Tamiya did not include the motor with the model. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The bags even have the original Tamiya paper headers in 'excellent' condition.
Guillows NASA Space Shuttle Columbia - With Two Challenger Disaster Newspapers - 19 Inch Long Wooden Static Display Model, 1/16, 1201
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
Includes Carrol County Times and The Washington Post full newspapers from Wednesday, January 29, 1986 with first-day-after articles on the Challenger Disaster. Both newspapers are in 'very good' or better condition. This is a very well engineered and detailed static kit the features opening cargo bay doors, space radiators, moving elevons (wing flaps)& rudder/speedbrake, body flap & manipulator arm, cargo bay interior lining, scale models of the Skylab Module and Instrument Pallet and more. Construction is by the traditional stick-and-tissue method with printed, die-cut balsa parts, factory cut strip stock, covering material, scale wheels, four color decal sheet, step-by-step assembly instruction brochure, numerous vacuformed plastic detail parts, white Solarfilm covering and much more. here are decals for Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Enterprise. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and all paperwork.
Revell Corporal Missile with Transporter - History Makers Issue, 1/40, 8649
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$36
1983 limited edition. This is the only reissue of this large and excellent kit 'S' kit that was originally from the late 1950s. It features the Corporal Missile and a highly detailed transporter-erector/launcher with numerous working features. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Mercury and Gemini Capsules - Young Astronauts Issue, 1/48, 5909
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$64
1987 issue from original Revell molds. This hard-to-find and well detailed 1/48 scale kit contains both Mercury and Gemini capsules with interiors. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The poster is not present.
Academy Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B - Advanced Technology Composite Materials Series, 1/48, 2131
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
Very highly detailed kit with photoetch details, raised letter rubber tires, fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, intake and exhausts, optional position speed brake, two piece canopy, separately molded leading edge slats, wing flaps and rudders, highly detailed landing gear and good gear well detail, an excellent variety of missiles and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Frog Arado Ar-234C-2 Four Engine Bomber With V-1/ Ar-234B-2 Twin Engine Bomber / AR-234C-3 Four Engine Blitz Bomber, 1/72, F417
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
Final logo issue from the 1970s before Frog closed their doors. Includes parts and decals to make all three versions - Ar-234C-2 with Fi-103 Flying Bomb, Ar-234B-2 Blitz 9 Staffel, III/KG 76 Achmer 1945 (the first aircraft to be shot down and captured by the Allies for evaluation at RAE Farnborough) or Ar-234C-3 Production Machine early 145 (the war ended before it could be used operationally). Never started. The actual aircraft has been inventoried complete and and includes decals and instructions but NOTE: missing display stand.
ITC Savoia-Marchetti S-55 Flying Boat, 1/96, 3728-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$68
From the late 1950s. The first aeroplane to fly across the Atlantic in formation! The S-55 was a unique aircraft with the passenger compartments in the floats and the cockpit in the wing; the two engines are mounted in tandem push/pull above the cockpit. The S-55 proved to be very reliable and airworthy, setting 14 world records for speed, altitude and distance with a payload. Three months before Lindbergh's solo Atlantic flight, the S-55 flew with stops from Italy to Rio and NY City. In 1933 Marshal Balbo led 25 S-55s to Chicago in about 48 hours. He then flew back without incident. Never started. The clear parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix German E-Boat - Kriegsmarine Schnellboot - S-Boat, 1/72, 10280-1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$72
Still factory sealed. The box is graded 'excellent' but the seal has many splits and most of the left short side of the seal is missing. First issue from 1975 in large 1/72 scale and with fantastic detail. Features over 250 pieces, full hull molded in medium gray & clear, propeller and rudder detail, all deck fittings, crew members and more.
Airfix Bristol Superfreighter Mk32, 1/72, 582
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$62
1960s issue of this hard-to-find classic kit. The Bristol Superfreighter was an improved version of the Bristol Freighter. It was designed in 1952 and entered service in 1953 with Silver City Airways. Superfreighter's ease of maintenance, rugged design and ability to carry large loads made it immediately successful with the RAF and eight other air forces around the worlds, as well as with several airlines. Channel Air Bridge even operated a car ferry service across the channel. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
High Planes Critical Mass Sea Fury Racer, 1/72, 72002
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$48
Rare limited edition model that features injection molded parts, fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit, cast metal details and more. Includes a large and comprehensive decal sheet for the famous racer 'Critical Mass.' Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Special Hobby FMA IA-58A Pucara Falklands War, 1/72, SH72047
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
Limited edition injection molded kit. Well detailed with crisp injection molded parts with fine recessed surface detail, many photoetched parts, film instrument, resin details, very good cockpits, enclosed gear wells and more. Includes decals and paint guide for four different Malvinas/Falklands War aircraft including one shot down by a Sea Harrier, one destroyed on the ground and one captured and taken back to the UK. The kit has never been started. The parts are either inventoried complete or still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors XR-7 Thunder Dart, 1/72, 567
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$68
Well molded and nicely detailed kit. Rare concept model from the Aurora (or Senior Citizen) Program. The ultimate Mach 7 Pulse Wave Detonation-Engined marvel that has been 'heard' flying around Groom Lake and leaving 'Donuts on a Rope' contrails. The kit has never been started. It either has all the parts still sealed in the factory bags or it has been inventoried complete with all parts present. Includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Douglas F4D-1 Skyray - US Navy VF(AW)-3 / Marines MVF(AW)-114 / VMF(AW)-115 - (F4D1), 1/72, 60741-900
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$20
From 1998. Very highly detailed kit with all fine recessed panel lines. Includes decals for the three aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Vought AU-1 Corsair (F4U) - US Marines, 1/72, 621
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
Softbox dated 1959 with Bill Campbell artwork. Due to the lack of a price extension, this kit is likely from the late 1960s. Well molded with mostly recessed panel lines and some fine raised lines. Includes full landing gear, drop tank, bombs and missiles. Includes colorful Marine decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Sterling Zero A6M3 Model 32 Hamp Drops Belly Tank In Flight - 24 Inch Wingspan for Free Flight / Control Line Or R/C, A15
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$74
From the early to mid 1960s. This model is designed for R/C, free flight or control line. It features an innovative system for automatically dropping the centerline belly tank in flight, high-grade die-cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, clear vacuform canopy (in mint condition and not even yellowed), fully finished main and tail wheels, finished wire landing gear, rubber motor & plastic propeller, all large & colorful decal sheet,full size plans with instruction details and notes on RC or control line conversion. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed Sterling bag. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they were very complete.
Sterling Aeronca C-3 - 36 Inch Wingspan for Free Flight or R/C, A25
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$69
From the mid 1960s. This 36 inch wingspan kit is designed for rubber free flight, radio control conversion (R/C) or control line. Features die cut balsa parts, die-cut plywood parts, vacuform engine, cowling and other detail parts, completely formed scale wheels, metal and nylon hardware for the gas powered version, pre-formed metal gear struts, rubber, tissue, plastic propeller, clear windshield material, full size plans, other wood stock as needed and a very large color decal sheet. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and plans/instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling models to be deluxe kits as they were very complete.