Airfix A-26B or A-26C Invader - Gun or Solid Nose - Japan Issue, 1/72, X501-900
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$32
Rare Airfix Japan gloss box art issue dated 1980. Builds either version and has decals for 'Monie' or 'Miss Mildred' personal markings. Kit features cockpit detail, rotating turrets w/elevating guns, movable control surfaces, drop tanks, external bomb load or underwing gun packs, bomber nose or solid nose, and dual position bomb bay with internal load. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Chrome Plated, 1/64, 70514
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$75
Still factory sealed and completely chrome plated. 2008 reissue of one of the most famous large, four-engine bomber kits of the 1950s. Features 95 parts, crew, movable control surfaces, rotating and elevating guns, retractable landing gear and clear adjustable display stand. Includes a decal sheet for the box photo aircraft.
Aurora P-38 Lightning, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
Very rare. Of all the P-38 variants, this one seems to turn up the least. I even doubted the existence of it for a time. This would be the fourth issue and is most likely from 1957. It uses the same artwork as the 1955/56 Third issue, but Aurora dropped the rectangular 'Aurora Line' logo and Famous Fighters of All Nations logo. Molded in a very high gloss olive drab and clear, with the correct clear two-piece 'World' triangle based stand. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, exceptional condition decals and instructions. As with typical with Aurora, they used the 1956 instructions, replaced the old logo with the new, added the Parent's Magazine seal but left an illustration of the old stand (for which 1956 was the last year).
Con-Cor Viewliner Sleeper 3 Amtrak / Viewliner Diner 2 Amtrak / Viewliner Sleeper 2 Amtrak and Model Power #3043 Amtrak Coach - N Gauge, 1/150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint to Excellent
$39
The three Concor cars are still in the factory seal. The Model Power Coach (road number 3034) is in mint condition and has never been run.
Aurora P-51D Mustang, 1/48, 118-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$165
First and only issue from 1956 with the rectangular Northern Lights logo. The box is in investment-grade 'near mint' condition. Has many working features: detailed engine with removable cowlings, full cockpit and retractable landing gear. Molded in gloss olive green and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Aurora Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, 1/110, 291-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+++
$80
Later issue with simplified logo; possibly mid 1960s. Condition of the box is almost as it left the factory, with beautiful gloss and color and four perfect corners. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Sterling Fairchild 24K with 'Auto-Magic' Pilot - 22 inch Wingspan Control Line or Free Flight, M-3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$35
Mid 1960s stick-and-tissue flying model with special 'Auto Magic Pilot' feature and 22 inch wingspan. Can be built for scale static display, rubber free-flight or gas powered control line or Auto Magic Pilot, where the aircraft flies by itself on a tether and maintains level flight. Features full size plans, many sheets of die-cut balsa wood parts, main spars, stringers, tissue, completely formed and painted wooden wheels, die-cut plywood parts, clear material for windows, vacuformed cowl and other parts, steel pre-shaped landing gear strut and full decals. Full size plans are included with highly detailed text instructions also. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts 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 had the action features and were much nicer than most of other kits of this type.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply SS America Ocean Liner / Troop Ship USS West Point / S.S. Australis - Wooden Ship Kit, 1/330, 605
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$575
Very rare and an excellent example. Large wooden and metal kit builds to just over 26 inches long. This model is of the SS America Ocean Liner, which was designed by the famous naval architect William Francis Gibbs. She was laid down in 1938 and entered service on August 22 1940 as the flagship of the United States Lines. World War II interrupted her passenger service. The ship was active through the war. She narrowly escaped being sunk off Singapore during the Japanese invasion. After the war she resumed her North Atlantic route. The liner was the pride of the US Merchant fleet before the USS United States was commissioned. When the 'Big U' entered service, the two liners were stable mates and often appeared in the same travel agency posters and prints. By 1964 aircraft had taken a large section of the ocean liner travelers away, and the America was sold to Chandris Group and was renamed the Australis. She sailed for 14 years in a very successful career and was the last liner to sail from Southampton to Australia/New Zealand. She was laid up in 1977. She changed owners several times, but was never again successful. While being towed to Thailand, the lines broke and she ran aground in the Canary Islands, where the wreck broke up after time - but not before the locals rescued many items from the ship. The model box is very good and the kit inside is in as-new condition. Features pre-carved hull, metal fittings, very large full size plans, print wood and heavy cardstock, clear material for windows, color flag sheet, building instructions with perspective views and rigging material and diagrams. Never started. I believe that I was the first one to remove the parts from the box when I performed the inventory. All of the fittings are either still in factory sealed bags or inventoried complete. The parts that were never sealed are 100% complete including plans. You can convert it to the USS West Point if you have photos of the ship (which are on the internet) - the main difference is the addition of lifeboats and different paint. Photos of the S.S. Australis will provide the needed data to convert her to that ship, but this conversion will require more work than the West Point. Please NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured. The travel agency poster does NOT come with the kit and is used for illustrative purposes only.
Williams Brothers Wright J-5 Whirlwind Engine Cylinder Kit - for Large Scale RC Aircraft - Bagged, 1.5 Inch
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$4
Still factory sealed. Originally made for large scale RC Aircraft. Cylinder measures 1.25 inches high and .75 inches in diameter near the top of the cylinder.
SMER Nieuport 11 Bebe Russian, 1/48, 110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$18
Still factory sealed. Makes a great builder because this kit is a copy of the Aurora Nieuport 11.
MPC 1978 Chevrolet Corvette - Stock or Street Machine 'Rainbowvette', 1/20, 1-7830
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$28
Original issue and bigger (1/20) scale model kit that was nicely detailed for that time. Can be built one of two ways. Features detailed engine and engine bay, opening hood, full interior, detailed working suspension, steerable front wheels and a large number of optional parts. Never started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed (chrome and clear) have been inventoried complete. With instructions and decals. NOTE: there is minor bug damage to the instructions. There is no bug damage to the decals, but they have the typical visible micro-cracking due to age.
CM USS Clifton Sprague FFG-16, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$130
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.
CM WPG46 USCG Modoc (Tampa Class CG Cutter), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$97
An assembled kit is shown. This kit does not come assembled. You must build it and paint it! SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete full-hull kit with resin and photoetched parts and details. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is six to eight weeks.
Aurora Boeing B-29 Superfortress, 1/76, 372-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$175
Rare 1960s issue retaining the same artwork as the 1956 issue. This is likely the 4th issue. I believe the 3rd issue is almost identical but has "Famous Fighters" in the oval logo. That would date this kit as 1963 and up till the 'Big A' box issue. Note the square 'Northern Lights' logo has been replaced with the Aurora sunburst oval logo. This kit has arguably the most dramatic and fanciful B-29 artwork from the 'Golden Era' of modeling. The box is in excellent condition. There are no split corner and no repairs. Responding to market information that boys wanted larger kits, Aurora introduced the B-26 followed by the B-29 and B-25, all of which sold well for many years. Missing stand. Never started. Otherwise complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora-KB Nieuport 28 C.1 - Flight Lieutenant Eddie Rickenbacker of the 94th Aero Squadron AEF, 1/48, 1108-170
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
1972 Collector's Series issue. Features highly improved mold quality and terrain display base. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: the decal sheet has been cut in half. The only damage is that the top wing 'poster' decal was cut in half also. The other decals are intact.
Revell PT Boat PT-212, 1/98, H421-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$79
Still factory sealed. 1969 issue from the 1953 Pre-S molds. The original PT-212 was one of Revell's earlier ship kits, issued shortly after the release of the Missouri in the same year.
MPC 1970 Coronet Super Bee / Superbee - Build It As A Police Car / Stock / Hi-Rise Racer / Street, 1/25, 1770-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$200
Very rare, and especially when it is complete and never started as this example is. First issue dated late 1969 and well detailed for that time. Features parts to build any of the versions listed, stock 440 Magnum engine or modified version with stacks and headers, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, stock tires or racing slicks, full interior detail with optional custom interior parts and 'Exclusive Thermo-Rubber Soft Seats', molded detailed underside, flasher lights, trailer hitch, police antenna and flasher light units, police mirrors and siren, speed wrench, jack stands and more. Molded in white, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires and metal axles. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: there are tire burns on the lower filler panel, seats and flat red-tinted clear parts.
Revell Battleship USS Arizona 'S' Issue, 1/426, H348-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$95
Rare true first issue of one of Revell's finest ship models. Dated 1957 and has the "S" Cement adds on all four box sides. Features stunning artwork and great detail including full hull, complete props and rudder detail, transversing main turrets and secondary guns, elevating main guns, complete and detailed superstructure and deck fittings, color flags and decals. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork present. Toms and GMM have excellent PE detail sets designed for this model. This kit played a major roll in fund-raising for the USS Arizona memorial and Revell donated a sizable amount to the construction.
Tamiya Mitsubishi Isshikirikko Type 11 Betty With Eduard 48-191 PE Set / EZ Mask #26 Mask Set / True Details 48009 Main Wheel Set / Moskit 48-32 Exhaust / Testors Ohka Mk.II MYX-7 / Airwaves Seat for Ohka / Extra Decals - IJN 761st Fighter Group or 705th Fighter, 1/48, 61049-4800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$99
Build the ultimate 1/48 Betty! Includes all accessories listed in in never used and complete condition, with instructions. The Testors Ohka is from Hawk molds. The Testors decals are not present but I have included a large number of decals for the Ohka. Ohka instructions are photocopies. The actual kit is dated 1996. Very highly detailed kit with full interior, Type 91 torpedo and bomb load. Finely molded with all recessed panel lines. Includes decals for two different aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Formaplane Hawker Siddeley Nimrod ASW, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$32
Well detailed and large kit. Complete with all parts and plans.