Aurora Albatross CIII (Albatros C-III), 1/48, 142-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$115
Still factory sealed and in amazing investment-grade 'Mint' condition. The seal is intact. Second issue dated 1963 that does not have 'Famous Fighters' on the four box side logos. The first issue did have FF in the box side logo borders.
Revell B-25B or B-25C Mitchell- Doolittle Raider - Or North Africa Version, 1/48, H285
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
1977 issue and a favorite 'Classic Builder.' Can be assembled as a standard B-25B or includes conversion parts for a Doolittle Tokyo Raider. Features movable and retractable lower turret (or cover for raider), three crew, detailed engines with removable cowling, rotating props and wheels and optional position bomb bay doors and bomb load. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present
Revell 155mm Long Tom Gun And M-4 High Speed Tractor - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H523-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$325
Rare 1956 first issue that includes both kits - the High Speed Tractor and the Long Tom 155mm gun. The box has excellent color and gloss but has edge and general wear and some isolated and light age foxing. This model has many working features - the tractor has movable tracks and working bogies, rotating and elevating machine gun, driver and interior details. The gun can be stowed for transport with the M-4 and all extra gear to do this correctly is supplied. The Long Tom features and elevating barrel, moving limbers and detailed mechanism. Never started and still as it came from the factory - the 155mm parts are in the factory sealed bags and the tractor parts were never factory sealed. The tractor has been inventoried complete with all parts. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell Bendix Talos US Navy Missile SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+++
$119
First and only issue of this rare, large-scale kit. The hardbox is dated 1978 and has incredible artwork and the 'S' Cement logo on the sides. Large scale and well detailed featuring removable missile with moving top stage forward fins, complete working launcher and more. Never started. Inventoried and the missile & launcher are complete but NOTE: missing crew of 3. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Fujimi Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona, 1/24, 23
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$50
Very high quality kit that you would expect from Fujimi. Finely molded and features highly detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, detailed frame with full suspension, driveline, exhaust and brakes, complete interior including seat belts, spare tire, full tool kit and more. Includes name plate with stand and extensive decals that have instrument faces. Molded in white, gray, clear, chrome and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Todays Hobbies F-4E Phantom II - Flying Glider For Catapult Or Static Display, 1/24, J-5
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$46
Still factory sealed. This is a large, very well detailed model featuring die-cut wood, light vacuformed plastic details, clear canopy, factory-cut spars and stringers, balsa block and other stock wood as required, complete decals and more. Can be made to fly as a catapult-launched glider.
Cleveland Mitsubishi A6M-2 Zero (Zeke) - Balsa Flying Aircraft - (A6M2), 1/16, SF-86
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$115
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.
Revell S.S. Hope Hospital Ship - The World's First Peacetime Hospital Ship with Master Modelers Stamp And Hope Booklet, 1/500, H388-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$129
1962 hardbox 'Master Modeler' issue. This is the famous ship of Project Hope, which was financed by private citizens and US Industry. The ex-Navy Hospital ship was equipped with the latest technology and a staff of 6 doctors, nurses and technicians. The Hope and crew toured the world, treating disease and training doctors in the latest developments in medical science. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is factory new. All parts and all paperwork is still sealed in the factory clear bag. I can see that the special Hope booklet about the ship is present.
Mamoli Yacht America - 26.5 Inch Long Plank-On-Frame Ship, 1/66, MV26
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$149
Beautiful 688mm long model that features die-cut bulkheads, keel, decking and numerous other hardwood pieces, high quality hull planking strips, a vast number of fittings in brass, steel, wood and more, fabric flag sheet, sail cloth, full running and standing rigging material and more. Includes superb full size plan sheets and instructions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes all paperwork.
Entex Concorde Supersonic Airliner - Air France, 1/100, 8454
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$32
Large and very well detailed kit that is over 22 inches long when assembled. Features well over 100 pieces, clear cockpit and passenger windows, excellent landing gear and gear well detail, adjustable position droop nose, detailed engine inlet and exhaust and even inner engines. Molded in gloss white, black and clear. There is no assembly but NOTE: the landing gear parts are very neatly painted silver. There is no ther painting. Inventoried and the actual aircraft is complete; however, the display stand is missing. Includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals have age micro-cracking.
Revell Medicine Wagon - Miniature Masterpiece, 1/48, H521-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
Rare 1955 issue. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners and no fading, tears or price tags. The flaws are very light wear and very light age spotting. This excellent model; like all of the Miniature Masterpieces, it is a perfect example of the best early Mold-Makers art. Features medicine wagon with detailed suspension and open rear platform, colorful decals for Doctor Brown's Snake Oil, two horses, Dr. Brown, entertainer, an Indian, local man and a local woman with her young boy and girl. NOTE: this kit has minor and very neat 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: front axle assembly; rear axle assembly; horse halves. There is no other assembly and zero painting. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glaser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also.
Airfix Mig-23 BN Flogger H / Revell F/A-18 Hornet And Mig-31 Foxhound / Trumpeter Northrop YF-23 And Mig-21, 1/144, 00102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG to Exc
$26
SALE!! Includes all five kits. The Mig-23, F/A-18 and Mig-31 are never started and parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The two Trumpeter kits are never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Battleship USS Massachusetts, 1/720, 05031
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$24
Still factory sealed. 1997 issue of the very popular 1968 model that features 68 pieces, optional waterline or full hull with propeller and rudder detail, movable turrets, detailed deck & superstructure, two Kingfisher floatplanes and more.
Revell 2 Battle of Britain Fighters Spitfire MkI and Bf-109F - Gift Set, 1/32, G288-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$265
Very hard-to-find 1967 hardbox gift set. One of Revell's very last in a long line of boxed sets. Includes the large 1/32 scale Spitfire with #610 County of Chester markings and the 1/32 Bf-109F of Werner Molders, Kommodore JG51. The Spitfire features many action features - canopy slides to show fully detailed cockpit, wheels and prop rotate, retractable landing gear, removable cowling shows finely detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engine and more. The Bf-109F features fully detailed engine, removable panels, full cockpit, moving control surfaces, rotating wheels and props and retracting/extending landing gear. The kit has never been started. Inside, both kits are factory new with all parts and paperwork still sealed in the factory bags.
Laser Models Laser 3D - 57.5 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$135
This high-performance R/C model features top quality balsa and lite plywood parts that are 100% laser cut, extensive nylon and metal hardware set, fully formed main gear struts, complete tail wheel assembly, fibreglass cowling, clear light-weight plastic canopy and more. Includes rolled, full size plans, detailed instructions that are heavily illustrated and includes a parts layout/identification sheet. The instructions are in English, French, German and Dutch. Includes decals (stickers). Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. All of the special cardboard holders used to protect the parts are still in place. The small parts are all in the factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete.
SNAP Combat Jeep And Trailer - With 3 GIs - (ex Revell), 1/40, 148-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$110
Rare model from the original 1950s Revell "S" Issue molds. Very well detailed featuring rotating wheels, radio, jerry cans, detailed chassis and suspension, tilting windshield, driver/soldier and general figure, detachable trailer with rotating wheels, generator, cable reel, packs, tool box and more. Molded in olive drab plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in 1955 or 1956, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Adams never issued the kit. The famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn purchased the Adams molds and ended up with the jeep. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. Then UPC (Universal Power Master) either leased or purchased (probably the former) the Adams molds from SNAP in the 1960s. While most UPC kits say 'Made in Japan' the ex-Adams models do not and say 'Made in USA'. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
J Zinger Products ONE 20-10 Wood Propeller NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$20
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes a high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propeller of the size and quantity listed.
ESCI NATO Pilots And Ground Crew - 48 Figures, 1/72, 243
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$14
Ideal for 1/72 dioramas. Includes 48 NATO figures and a large, full color painting guide (on the back of the box) for both pilots and ground crew. Never started and inventoried complete.
AMT-Hasegawa Grumman A-6A Intruder - VA-75 USS Independence, 1/72, A647-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
This kit is from AMT's short-lived early 1970s attempt to increase sale by marketing and selling quality Hasegawa kits under the AMT name in the USA Hasegawa made kits in Japan, and AMT put them in boxes.Kit features fine raised and recessed panel lines, cockpit and gear well details and a variety of drop tank and iron bomb load-outs. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Ace AML-60 60mm Mortar Carrier 4x4, 1/72, 72414
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Made in the Ukraine. Highly detailed for this small scale and includes many PE parts and rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.