Graupner Neptun Freighter Motorship - With Optional Fittings Set #498 - 33.7 Inch Long R/C Ship Model, 2144
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$229
Very rare. Even harder to find with the optional Graupner #498 Optional Fittings Set. This is a large and nicely detailed model designed for R/C and you can build it one of two ways: 'Midship Bridge' (as shown on the box) or "Aft Bridge.' She measures 857mm long and has a beam of 142mm. It features completely formed ABS plastic one-piece hull, plastic superstructures, funnel, rudder, life boat and davits, cranes, outrigger and mast, die cut plywood decks and other wooden parts, propeller and shaft, extensive decals, kit fittings, instructions, plans and more. The actual kit has never been started. The parts that the factory sealed are still factory sealed; all other parts have been inventoried complete. The Fittings Set #498 has never been used and has been inventoried complete with all parts and instructions.
Monogram Phantom Huey UH-1B Chopper Motorized with Sound Factory Sealed, 1/24, PA226
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$850
VERY rare in this condition - still factory sealed. Like the first issue B-52, Monogram sealed the Phantom Huey in a unique way. There was never an external seal around the box top. The potential customer could lift off the box top, and the lower tray was completely sealed in clear cellophane so the parts and layout could be observed. This was a great way to make a potential customer into a paying one. The cello seal is still 100% intact with no cuts or splits. This is the first issue of this model, dated 1969. Large and completely transparent with a 20 inch long fuselage and nearly 2 foot rotor diameter. Well detailed with 184 parts and structural members and full internal detail. Features complete cockpit, pilot and co-pilot figures, full cabin, opening cabin door, inner fuselage framing, detailed engine and more. In the display base with the batteries is an electric motor which turns the main and tail rotors while the sound unit makes "chop-chop" sound that varies correctly with main rotor speed. To minimize painting, the kit is molded in clear, zinc chromate green, black, chrome plate, gray, olive drab and flexible black/gray ammo belts. The clear fuselage halves have no breaks or cracks, they are mint. The Phantom Huey box top was notoriously thin and damaged easily. This one has the typical wear but amazingly has four solid original corners, no holes and is 100% intact. Other than the wear and moving sticker, the other flaws are on the box sides, thankfully. There were two closed tears on the side panels which I have repaired correctly from the inside with book binding glue. A long time ago there was tape on the very bottom of both long sides; it is gone, but you can see the brown residue from it for about 7" x 1" on the lowest edge. NOTE: this kit must be shipped fully insured.
Revell XSL-01 Manned Space Ship - 'S' Issue, 1/96, H1800-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$845
One of the 'Holy Grail' of 1950s Space Kits. 1957 first and only issue 'S' kit with the fantastic box art. Molds reportedly damaged beyond use, which makes reissues impossible. The spaceship was designed by the rocket scientist Ellwyn E. Angle of Systems Laboratories Inc. Features detailed manned top stage with full interior, removable top, opening hatch, spaceship and ground crew members and detailed working launch pad. The main stages and boosters snap apart to recreate all phases of the flight from Earth takeoff, Lunar Landing and Return to Earth. The included 'XSL-01 Operations Manual' outlines in words and illustrations each phase of the spaceship's trip. Molded in the correct gloss orange, silver, gloss metallic blue and clear. Never started. All internal factory cardboard presentation material is present and excellent. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Instructions and booklet are 'excellent' with typical yellowing as the only flaw. Decals are 'excellent' and flat with light yellowing. Box is graded 'very good' and displays well. Color and gloss are excellent. There is no fading or stains, and no price tags or tag marks. There is no tape or tape marks beyond the original factory sealing tape. Flaws include two perfectly repaired corners (all done correctly from the inside), light creasing as shown on the right center box top and creasing on the left long side. Shipping insurance is required on this kit.
Revell Lockheed F-94 Starfire 1st Issue - Pre 'S' One Piece Box, 1/56, H201-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$329
One of the first three Revell aircraft molds issued in 1953. This kit is correct with no rivets and no landing gear. Instructions are printed on the back of the box. Complete with the unique stand that was only issued with these three kits and the gift set of these kits. This box is in excellent condition, complete with all end flaps and has not been crushed - usually these thin one-piece boxes are in very bad condition. Box has never been repaired. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present. Please note that this kit is different from the 'Pre-S' issue in the following ways: no rivet detail, almost no panel lines, different part numbers, pilots are a part of the fuselage (busts only), one piece wings and absence of the pods at the half-wingspan line, no landing gear and no holes for such, very early 'Colortone' logo decals and a silver, two piece plastic stand of a unique design that was not used again.
Revell Regulus II US Navy Test Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/68, H1815-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$149
Original issue 1958 'S' kit in excellent condition. The colors and gloss as are new. The box has four solid corners and had never been repaired. Light, general wear is the only flaw. This model represents the first test Regulus II with landing gear. Very nicely molded in a beautiful deep gloss blue and with very good detail down to the gear wells. Includes display stand. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Revell Convair Atlas America's First Interncontinental Ballistic Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/110, H1822-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$580
Dated 1958. Very rare ICBM and the first and only issue of this Revell 'S' kit representing the Atlas in ICBM configuration. Reissues are impossible because the the molds were altered to make the Mercury Atlas kit. Very highly detailed molded in correct white, gray and bright yellow. Features elevating missile support arms and hinged break-away supports, complete launching base, ramp and pad, missile truck and trailer that elevates 90 degrees to load missile and crew. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are in exceptional 'near mint' condition with the slightest yellowing as the only flaw. The instructions are also 'near mint' and not even yellowed. The box has great color and gloss, four solid corners, four solid & original corners, no repairs and no fading. However, it is only graded 'very good' because there is corner wear, edge wear and other general moderate to light wear as shown. All four side panels display like the box top does. Shipping insurance is required for this kit. This model has a great history. Fresh on the heels of the initial "Missile Boom" in model kit sales, Revell quickly planned a large series of missile kits. In order to make them more interesting, any accessories that could be included were such as launchers, transports, cranes and crew. Spurred on by early success, Revell decided to create an expensive missile model by adding all the trimmings - a complete base with support equipment. The result was the Convair Atlas ICMB, which sold for the almost unheard of price of $1.98 in 1958. However, the missile kit sales bubble exploded almost right at that moment and inventory turnover dropped to almost zero just as fast. The Atlas and most other Revell, Aurora and Monogram missiles were dropped from the line up. The high price and nearly non-existent sales ensured the rarity of this kit, but there was more to come. For a long time, it looked like Revell had wasted a small fortune on this kit. But in a few short years the Atlas would carry the Mercury Capsule into space. Revell would dust off the molds, cut in the correct changes and issue a new kit, the Mercury Atlas "Everything Is Go!" model. This model was a success for many years but the mold modifications made any reissue of the original Atlas ICBM impossible.
Revell Tactical Missiles Dart and Little John, 1/40, H547-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$145
Hard-to-find model in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This is the rarer final issue from 1963 and not the "S" issue. For this release, the original box art was retained and the part number and name were changed, while the side panels show Revell's then-new series of 1/72 scale WWII aircraft. Note that the this kit is called 'Tactical Rockets' instead of the original 'Tactical Missiles'. These models are well detailed. The Dart includes four missiles, one launcher, three stands, decals, one optical guidance unit and a crew of three. The Little John includes a detailed launcher with elevating rails, movable support legs,decals and crew of three. Molded in dark olive drab and white plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Little John was a light-weight free-flight rocket that was highly mobile. It could be pulled on it's launcher or transported by helicopter. Length was 12 feet long and the warhead was atomic. The Dart was a very early 5-foot long wire guided anti-tank missile with a solid propellant rocket motor. An optical rangefinder was used for guidance.
Aurora F-4J Phantom II Blue Angels, 1/48, 367-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$125
Still factory sealed and very rare in this condition. The seal is 100% intact and the colors are like new, but the box has the crease shown on the far left. 1969 hardbox 'Big A' logo issue. Big scale F-4 model includes a large Blue Angels decal sheet. Kit features cockpit detail, optional position landing gear and four AIM-7F Sparrow missiles. Normally molded in blue, clear and with a large display stand. Naturally, I cannot verify that since it is factory sealed.
Monogram Boeing F4B-4 - 2nd Squardron CV-2 USS Lexington F4B4 - Blue Box Issue, 1/72, PA209-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$29
Still factory sealed. First issue from 1968. The last 'Boeing Bipe' was one of the most maneuverable planes ever built. It had a top speed of 184 mph and was unusually rugged. Very finely molded kit with traditional Monogram quality. Includes markings for Fighting Squadron 2 which operated from the USS Lexington (CV-2) in the 1930s.
Trumpeter Soviet ML-20 152mm Howitzer With M-46 Carriage - With Turned Metal Barrel And 3 PE Frets, 1/35, 02324
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$34
Very well detailed and molded. Features 300+ parts, turned metal barrel, three brass frets with numerous PE parts, rubber tires and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Revell Allison Prop-Jet Engine - Turbo Prop 501-D13), 1/11, H1551-498
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$295
Very rare. 1960 first issue hardbox with classic artwork; not a reissue. Very highly detailed model of the inside and outside of the 501-D13 that powered the big Convairs and numerous other aircraft. Features a great number of moving parts that duplicate the movement of the actual engine. Molded in correct black, blue, orange and silver plastic. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory and never started. All internal blue display cardboard packing is in 'near mint' condition. All parts and paperwork are still in the clear factory sealed bags. Also includes instructions for motorizing; motor and battery box were not included in this issue.
Imai Chinese Junk Sailing Ship, 1/60, B354-1800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$75
Large scale, highly detailed Chinese Junk measures very close to 11 inches long when assembled. Photo at the lower left of the box is an actual photo of the built model. Features full hull, complete deck fittings, canvas 'tent' sun shade covers, rigged stern winches and optional opened or closed stern platform, display stand, sails, very detailed rigging instructions, color flags and rigging material. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Hasegawa Focke-Wulf FW-190 A5-U3 / A7-R3 / A8-R3 / G-3, 1/32, JS060-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$39
Still factory sealed. Older but well detailed kit with 98 pieces that includes all parts and decals to build any one of the four versions listed. Features very good cockpit, full engine with exhaust detail, optional position wing flaps and cockpit canopy, detailed gear wells and optional load-outs.
Revell Bendix Talos US Navy Missile SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$125
First and only issue of this rare kit. Late 1950s hardbox with the 'S' logo on the sides and famous box art. Large scale and well detailed for that time featuring forward fins that move, working launcher and three man crew. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Please note that the box has very good color and gloss but is graded 'good-' because there are remains of a price tag & tear as shown, behind the missiles back fins at the right.
Hasegawa Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa Oscar, 1/32, ST3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$48
Still factory sealed. Large-scale kit from 1992 with with 94 pieces. Features very good detail and high quality moldings.
Revell Atomic Space Explorer Solaris - (Helios), 1/156, H1851-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$375
Very rare 1968 reissue of the Helios "S" kit from 1959. The Helios was a 'near future' space model of a proposed nuclear powered lunar landing craft from 1959. The model was designed by Krafft A. Ehricke of Convair Astronautics Division, who also designed the Revell Space Shuttlecraft and some of the famous Strombecker Space kits. All phases of the flight can be recreated with the model; twisting the nose cone actually lowers the landing gear and power cables. Includes retractable landing gear, movable control surfaces, removable control capsule on first stage, gondola power cables that reel in and out, detailed living quarters with removable viewing panel, launch platform and 5 crew. Correctly molded in three colors: silver, dark blue and white. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in amazing 'mint' condition and the instructions are 'near mint.' The box has perfect color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no tape or price tags, no tears or rips and no fading or stains. There is a light ding at the top center as shown and very light wear.
Revell Focke-Wulf FW-200C Condor, 1/72, H204
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$39
Still factory sealed but has a split and shrunk, drawing the box concave as shown. Softbox issue is dated 1971. The model has many operating features: movable control surfaces, rotating props, moving wheels and gun turrets and full crew.
Revell V-2 World's First Ballistic Missile - With Interior Details / Launcher / Trailer, 1/69, H560
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$75
1972 release. Re-release of the popular and detailed 1960 kit that has many operational features. Missile has removable panel with full interior featuring fuel tanks, rocket engine, guidance pack, side structure detail and more. Includes launcher and working transport trailer/erector and ground crew of three. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Revell Fighting Deuces Spitfire MkII And Me-262, 1/72, H221-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$39
Dated 1969 and part of the 'Fighting Deuces Series' that includes both kits and new box art. Revell was famous for the 'series' concept; older kits were put into boxes with dramatic new art and given series names such as this one, or 'Famous Artist' & 'Famous Aircraft.' Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell B-25 Mitchell Pacific Raiders, 1/64, H238-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$56
Hardbox issue with a copyright date of 1965. The 'Pacific Raiders' issue uses the same molds as the 1954 'S' kit. All three 'Raiders' sported new box artwork and featured in Pacific colors and markings. Also includes turret blocking plate to model Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders. Molded in gloss olive drab and clear. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.