ESCI Lockheed AC-130H Spectre II - 1 SOW / MAC USAF - Hurlburt Field Florida, 1/72, 9101
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$110
Highly detailed with (2) M61A Vulcan 20mm rotary cannons, (1) 40mm Bofors Cannon and (1) 105mm Howitzer, complete cockpit and full interior, ECM pods, engine infrared shields, Suu-4A pods, ALQ-87 pods and full decals. All recessed detail. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Cleveland Beechcraft Bonanza - Balsa Flying Aircraft, 1/16, SF-108
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
Rare. 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. 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 operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called 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 'Aviations 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.
Lindberg Benny Howard's 'Pete' - 1930s Thompson Trophy Racer - One Piece Box Issue, 1/48, 25-301
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$145
Very rare kit for the advanced collector. First Lindberg issue in a one piece box. Dates from the early 1950s. Molded in unique gloss light green and includes the early unique 'Circle' two piece stand.. The box is in excellent condition and carries the circular Lindberg first logo. The instructions are on the back and Lindberg did not issue the kit with decals. The kit has never been started and is complete.
Main Line Models 36' Outside Braced Wood Livestock Stock Car (Cattle Car) - Rio Grande - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, CC-3
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
Very high quality wood and metal kit from the Golden Age of HO Craftsman kit. Builds a very accurate and highly detailed prototype of this wood stock car. Kit features pre-cut and pre-scribed hardwood sides that are factory painted and decorated and lettered for Rio Grande, cut and pre-milled hardwood roof and floor, hardwood pre-cut and scribed car ends, wood and metal stock as required, metal ladders, grab irons, brake details and more. The model has never been started. The kit has been inventoried complete and includes full size plans/instructions. If you have an interest in these kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website. Please cut and paste this link in your browser to see it - http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plastic-model-kit-history/the-ho-scale-model-railroading-revolution-of-the-1940s/
Fuji North American F-86D Sabre Dog - (ex-Marusan Entex UPC), 1/48, 002-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$46
The Marusan F-86D model is known for an incredible array of accessories and action features, and the Fuji reissue includes them all. Includes removable radome to display the radar, opening canopy, removable tail section with dolly and detailed jet engine with engine stand, operating leading edge slats, operating wing flaps, moving control surfaces, retracting landing gear, retracting/extending missile tray, boarding ladder, and extra missiles with missile cart. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Blackburn NA 39 Buccaneer - T3 Issue, 1/72, 384
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$32
Type three logo from the 1960s. The Buccaneer was the world's first purpose designed low level 'below the radar' bomber. Low level strike aircraft have a shorter airframe life limit due to the stresses of low level flying, so the Buccaneer was designed to be very strong and even had many sub-assemblies milled from solid blocks of metal. Features working unique rotating bomb bay, folding wings and working arresting hook. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: two small parts are a different color plastic; they are from the 1970s issue of the same kit.
Hawk Continental Air Lines Jet Prop Viscount, 1/96, 506-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$85
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. Dated 1956. Very rare in this condition. The model is an excellent representation of the first commercial 'Jet Prop.' Includes full landing gear, rotating props, clear cockpit and cabin windows, scale passengers, full color decals and even a boarding ramp.
Revell Aerobee Hi Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1814-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$65
1958 first issue 'S' hardbox with the dramatic box art that Revell was famous for. Not the common reissue. The box top displays almost "near mint" but is graded only 'good-' because there are multiple tape tears on the short and long sides. Has movable firing arm with working piston and cylinder, movable wheels, tow bar and detailed crew figures. Molded in the correct gloss gray and white. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing the small rocket nozzle. Otherwise complete with all other parts, "excellent++" condition decals and instructions.
Lindberg Cadet - Rubber Powered Plastic Flying Airplane Model, 925-100
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$125
Very rare. Fantastic artwork by Ray Gaedke. The box is in exceptional near mint condition. In the late 1950s/early 1960s, Lindberg came out with a complete line of vacuformed rubber powered flying models. The kits were all prepainted, had large wingspans and were quite attractive for flying models. They also included the rubber band, spring wire landing gear and injection molded wheels, propeller and bushing. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including instructions, which are on the back along with an adjustment guide for flying.
Welsh Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia Norsk Air - Bagged, 1/144, SL42
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$16
Still factory sealed. Excellent vacuform kit. The parts are of better quality than many injection molded kits. Includes cast metal or plastic details, full decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Curtiss BF2C-1 - (Navy F11C Hawk), 1/32, QP14
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$46
Very well detailed kit dated 1991. Includes markings and painting guide for any of the aircraft on the USS Ranger in 1934 (VB-5B). Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Jo-Han 1960 Dodge Dart 2 Door Hardtop 3 in 1 - Custom / Stock / Racing, 1/25, 2460-140
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$185
Extremely rare kit of a beautiful but seldom seen subject. Features detailed chassis with torsion bars suspension, full interior and a host of optional parts such as fender skirts, tach, floor shift, exhaust dump pipes, fender mirrors, chrome horns, dual aerials, louvers, continental kit and more. Molded in ivory/white, chrome plate, clear and with real rubber wide white-wall tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried with all parts and includes instructions. NOTE: missing decals.
Corsair Armada USS Detroit CL8 Light Cruiser 1945, 1/700, CAP 7001
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$89
Rare. Very highly detailed high-definition resin cast waterline kit with brass photoetched details. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes detailed instructions and drawings.
AMT Lockheed AC-130H Spectre Hercules, 1/72, 8690
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$115
Highly detailed with (2) M61A Vulcan 20mm rotary cannons, (1) 40mm Bofors Cannon and (1) 105mm Howitzer, complete cockpit and full interior, ecm pods, engine infrared shields, Suu-4A pods, ALQ-87 pods and full decals. All recessed detail. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The canopy has been factory painted and is in perfect condition.
Pyro USS Olympia Admiral Dewey's Flagship, 1/240, C240-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$89
Still factory sealed. Large-scale, full-hull model of Admiral Dewey's famous flagship. In addition to her more famous role in the War with Spain, Olympia went on to active service in World War I, the Allied intervention in Russia, and as flagship in the Mediterranean, 1919. She is preserved today as a museum ship and one of the very few protected cruisers left in the world.
Billing Boats Nordsokutter Mary Ann With Fittings, 1/33, NR472
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$165
Still factory sealed. This version includes the fittings set according to the box side text. Very well detailed plank-on-frame kit that measures 55 cm (21.6 inches) long when built.
MRP Electric Outboard Motor 3 Time APBA National Champion Powerplant - Mercury / Evinrude / Johnson, 10-3521
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$149
Very rare and powerful engine that won three national championships. This is the second version. MRP stood for Model Racing Products and they were well known for performance and engineering. This is a complete outboard with all parts - nothing left to buy. Features a large 05 class MRP Wizzard 12V MS-3 pre-wired motor with suppression capacitor installed, high speed prop factory assembled to the drive shaft system, motor mounting plate, all drive and misc. hardware, very tough plastic lower housing, vacuform upper housing, decals for three different major outboard manufacturers and more. The small parts are still factory sealed. The few parts that were not sealed have been inventoried complete with instructions. This is a very simple build and an excellent outboard. Measures about 8" overall height, 4" long (top cover) and about 2" wide (top cover).
Revell Douglas DC-9 Delta Airlines, 1/120, H247-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
Dated 1966 and a nice model of the original 'short' DC-9 with very colorful Delta Airlines decals. The decals are in 'excellent++' condition with slight yellowing as the only flaw. Molded in white. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Vautour (Solid Nose) - Cadet Issue, 1/100, L030
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$28
Still factory tape sealed. From 1966. Part of the nicely done Heller 1/100 Cadet series. Features nicely molded parts, full landing gear, clear canopy and a miniature version of the full size Heller black display stand.
Aurora Hiller Hornet Ram-Jet Helicopter, 1/48, 501-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$650
Very rare. Although dated 1956, this is the artwork copyright date only. This issue sports the oval logo with the sunburst but no "Famous Fighters" so this hardbox probably dates roughly 1960 and the last issue for this model. This is from the old Helicopters for Industry molds that Aurora acquired in the mid 1950s. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.