Special Hobby X-15A-2 with Dummy Scramjet - Markings for #56-6671 October 3 1967 Worlds Absolute Speed Record Of Mach 6.72 (X15 A2), 1/48, SH48029
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$125
Rare issue of the world record speed aircraft in the unique white ablative coating finish. Main injection molded parts with dozens of cast resin details. Never started. The parts are all still in the factory sealed bag and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Moon Ship - (XSL-01) 'S' Issue, 1/96, H1825-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$349
Rare 1957 first and only Revell issue in investment-grade "Near Mint" condition. When sales of the dramatic XSL-01 Moon Rocket did not meet expectations, Revell molded the top stage in a different color plastic from the XSL-01, added a special 3D Moon Base Stand and boxed it as this stand-alone kit. The result was this Moon Ship with incredible box art. The box art invites you to 'Enter the Age of Space' with these action features: retractable landing ski, removable fuselage section with detailed cabin with controls and instrument panels and a crew of three astronauts. Molded in correct baby blue plastic. This model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Box condition details: The color and gloss are perfect. The box looks as if it was just removed from the original shipping box. It actually displays 'Mint' but is graded as 'Near Mint' because there is a very small factory tape litho pull on the long upper long side. The litho pull is on the bottom edge and measures 7mm x 7mm.
Hawk Curtiss Racer R3C-1 - One Piece Box Issue 1946 - (R3C1), 1/48, 600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$150
For the advanced model collector. This is a model kit with a fascinating history as it may be among the very first injection molded kits produced in the United States (please see the article about early USA kit production on this website). The Hawk model company was the most innovative in America and had been making constant 1/48 scale models in wood and metal since the late 1920s. During the re-run of the World's Fair in 1933, Hawk may have made the world's first injection molded airplanes models - but they were not kits. The models were completely finished and were on display for the princely sum of $25 each. The Mates brothers, who founded and ran Hawk, were quick to incorporate this new technology by adding injection molded details to the wooden kits in the late 1930s. During the war, Hawk put it's injection molding knowledge to work making ID models for the US Armed Forces. Originally there was a nation-wide program to have children and adults make these from wood, but consistency was an issue - injection molded solved this problem. Immediately after WWII in 1946, Hawk made the Curtiss Racer model injection molded in black tenite. The box was a simple one-color affair. This kit, like Varney's PT-17, met a very cool reception at hobby shops. Hawk quickly changed the box to two colors, added box artwork and molding the kit in bright yellow acetate plastic. That makes it the second issue, still from 1946, and that is this kit for sale here. The box is in very good condition with great colors. There is tape on both end flaps. The box has not been crushed or flattened, which is unusual. These came in one-piece boxes and they are not very strong. Inside, the kit has minor assembly. The fuselage 1/2s have been glued. The quality of assembly is excellent - there are no gaps and no glue showing. There is no other assembly. The kit is 100% complete with all parts. The small parts are still sealed in the 'crinkle' bag. The instructions are in as new condition. Please note that Hawk did not issue decals with this issue of this kit.
Western Aircraft Mfg Co Dragon-Fly Miniature Airplane - 14 Inch Wingspan Prefabricated Flying Model
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$249
Very rare. 1932 early RTF stick-and-tissue model from Western Aircraft Manufacturing Company, Los Angeles California. The box and kit are both in investment-grade 'near mint' condition. I had seen these in 1930s magazines but did not know if any were left. All of the pieces of this aircraft have been factory assembled and simply need to be put together with the supplied rubber bands. The fuselage/rubber stick is cut, finished & painted and has both metal rubber motor clips installed. The wing, vertical and horizontal stabilizers are fully assembled of light-weight wood with the tissue applied. The horizontal stabilizer and wing have the correct airfoil camber built in, and the wing has the USA national insignia applied. There is a perfectly carved wooden propeller, metal rubber hook/propeller shaft, two fully finished wheels, other wood parts cut to size and ready to install. Even the original rubber bands used for installing sub-assembles together are present and still intact on the motor stick. The rubber band motor is present but very brittle and broken into many sections. There is an excellent set of front and back illustrated instructions that cover assembly, how to fly and adjust the aircraft and how to maintain it. Please note, this model must be shipped insured.
Entex 1919 Hispano Suiza, 1/16, 8202
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$125
Still factory sealed. This is a large-scale kit of the famous race car. It is highly detailed with 139 pieces and features a rolling chassis build just like the actual car, full underbody and engine detail, steerable front wheels, removable hood, complete interior, finely molded double spoke wheels and more. Molded in blue, black, ivory, brown, clear, chrome plated and gold plated with real rubber wheels.
AMT Tyrone Malones Hide Out Truck Kenworth Aerodyne - (Hideout Truck), 1/25, 5008
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good-
$124
Still factory sealed. This is the very rare original issue and not the common reissue. The seal has a split on the lower center. This is the highly detailed release marketed as AMT/Matchbox with the AMT part number 5008 and Matchbox PK-8405.
Revell Highway Pioneers Five Kit Gift Set - 1903 Model A Ford / 1910 Model T Ford / 1909 Stanley Steamer / 1903 Cadillac / 1900 Packard, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$139
Very rare. From 1952 or '53. This is one of (if not) Revell's first gift set. It is Gowland-produced with no part number. Gowland designed and molded these kits as well as providing the box artwork (signed D.K. Gowland) and instructions - Revell did the marketing. Inside, the kit is correct with all cardboard dividers, all small parts still factory sealed in the correct wax paper bags, cars molded in red, black, dark blue, yellow and green, tires molded in black and correct instructions. The models have never been started. All kits have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts present. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. By the late 1910 and early '20s, many dedicated modelers were building flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. By the 1930s, the 'Aviation Craze" had taken hold of this country and kits appeared everywhere. However, it was estimated at the time that at least 80% of these were never sucessfully completed (and fewer than that flown). That changed in the early 1950s with the advent of plastics and affordable injection molding equipement. The phenomenon of the all-plastic Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles were completely molded to shape in color and could be built in an hour after dinner. When complete, they looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and adult males as well!
Drone Engineering Secret Weapon - Spectacular Disel Flyer - 38 Inch Wingspan Super Stunt Control Line Model Designed For Diesel Engine
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$125
Very rare and from 1948. This is a completely prefabricated, balsa and hardwood super-stunt control line design by Leon Shulman. At that time it was capable of doing every possible maneuver that control line models could perform and some that could not be done, such as a loop and vertical 8's. It can literally be built in a few hours and features factory cut and carved, high-quality wooden parts, shaped and hollowed leading edges, tapered training edges, hardware, fully formed wire landing gear (or to be used as a take-off trolley that remained on the runway to improve performance), covering tissue and more. The full size plans include heavily illustrated step-by-step assembly as well as complete flying tips from the famous designer. NOTE: this kit has 'excellent' quality sub assembly as follows: bellcrank to elevator; upper & lower fuselage and hardwood reinforcements assembled. Horizontal stabilizer and elevator are very neatly sanded. There is no other assembly. The model has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork included. Please note that the covering tissue has bug damage. In 1948 Drone Diesel also produced and marketed the 'Dronette' Sport Flyer & Stunt Trainer and the 'Hot-Rock,' a National Open Stunt Champion in 1947. These model, with the 'Secret Weapon,' promoted 'Diesel At Its Best,' the Drone Diesel Engine with a Class B displacement of .297, bore of 21/32 and Stroke of 7/8". The compression ratio was whopping 18 to 1. A speed control and variable compression head were also available.
Revell USS Decatur DD936 - 60th Anniversary Destroyer Fleet US Navy / Master Modelers Club Issue, 1/301, H430-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$129
Rare 1962 hardbox issue is excellent condition. Box top color and gloss is like new. Special item included in this issue are two large, colorful trading cards (B-36 and F-105) and the full color Master Modelers Stamp for the Decatur. Large and detailed full-hull model is almost 16 inches long and features rotating main 5 inch turrets, AA guns, detailed superstructure, life rafts, torpedo tubes, display stand and more. It has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals, flag sheet and instructions.
Constructo Clipper Great Republic - Highly Prefabricated 20 Inch Long Wooden Ship, 1/265, U601
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
20 inches long and 11.5 inches high when assembled. Constructo kits are the finest of all the older prefabricated wooden ship kits. Features a completely shaped and sanded hardwood hull with predrilled mast, bowsprit, anchor chain and pedestal mounting holes, finished wood display stand, finished and painted stand pedestals and mounting nails, a large sheet of heavy cardboard with dozens of completely cut and finished and numbered hardwood parts held on with string, a factory sealed bag of fully finished fittings of metal, wood and plastic, numerous other hardwood parts completely cut to shape and numbered, deadeyes and blocks, paint and glue, wood stock as required and a complete set of sewn, ready-to-install cloth sails, black and white standing and running rigging thread, instructions in English and a full size plan sheet with many views, complete part identifications by number and excellent rigging diagrams. The kit has never been started. All the small parts are still in the factory sealed bags or factory-tied to the display piece. Only the hull was not factory sealed. With full size plans and instructions. Constructo kits were made in Spain and early issues in the USA were marketed by Constructo Nautical Miniatures, Inc, New York 1. There were many series of kits issues by size; some smaller and some larger than this kit.
Trumpeter USS Missouri BB-63 Battleship - 1945, 1/200, 03705
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$289
This giant, superbly detailed model needs no introduction and is the ultimate 'Big MO' in WWII configuration. Features 1,573 peices and eleven large, brass photoetched sheets of fine details. The kit has never been started. Inside, everything is factory-new. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Supermodel TWO Aermacchi MB-339 A-Pan - Frecce Tricolori Italian Acrobatic Team, 1/72, 10-0124
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$26
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and all parts are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: the original owner started to neatly make a 'block' at the rear exhaust so you could not see light through the intakes or exhaust. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Ace Lynx ERC 90 F1 Armoured Car, 1/72, 72416
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Made in the Ukraine. Highly detailed for this small scale and includes rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Dumas Gilmore Red Lion Racer - 24 Inch Wingspan Flying Model Aircraft, 402
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$49
Still factory sealed. This is a modern and well designed stick and tissue flying scale model designed for rubber power; however, many builders have converted these kits to electric free-flight and even R/C. This large scale kit features hand-selected laser cut balsa, contest rubber and plastic propeller, vacuformed details, color decals, full size plan, hardware, lightweight colored tissue and full step by step instructions.
Comet Taylor Cub - 18 Inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Aircraft, 3211
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
1970s issue of the old 1940-50s kit. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, die-cut printwood, factory cut stringers & spars, fully finished wheels, thrust button and propeller, factory-formed wire landing gear struts, rubber motor, metal propeller shaft/rubber hood, clear canopy material covering tissue, color registration numbers, and detailed full size plans. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Comet North American P-51D Mustang - 18 Inch Wingspan Balsawood Flying Aircraft, 3204
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$28
This issue is from the 1970s and features traditional wood/tissue construction, quality printwood, factory-cut stringers and spars, wood stock as required, fully formed wheels, propeller, rubber motor, clear canopy material, covering tissue and detailed full size plans/building instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes all paperwork. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Heller Stampe SV-4C - (SV4C), 1/50, 157
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
This 1970s 'Yellow Box' issue is a rare 1/50 scale model of this unusual French civil sport aircraft. It has 58 parts. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa P-51B Mustang Mighty 8th, 1/72, AP117
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$22
Still factory sealed. Dated 1995 and a beautiful kit featuring 48 well molded parts with very fine, all-recessed panel lines, good cockpit and full decals for the famous aircraft shown on the box art.
Hasegawa McDonnell Douglas F-4 British Phantom FG Mk1, 1/48, P15
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
Rare. Very finely molded and detailed. Widely considered the finest injection molded 1/48 scale F-4 kit. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Willy Ley TV Orbiter, 1/96, PS44-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$235
This is the one-and-only issue of the TV Orbiter that is part of the famous Willy Ley space series that Monogram made with the noted scientist and designer in 1959. Features three stage reconnaissance rocket with base, launcher, service tower, television nose cone, separating stages and three figures. It is molded in the correct red and Good Humor 'Creamsicle' orange. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition as are the instructions. Even the original TV Orbiter booklet is present. Please note that the box displays 'Excellent++' but is graded as 'Excellent' because there is a crease on the lower short side panel.