UPC F-105 Thunderchief i (ex Marusan), 1/105, 7036-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
Small scale kit from the 1960s and ex-Marusan molds. Older but nicely molded model features clear canopy and full landing gear as well as full color decals. Never started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
UPC USMC Winnie the Whale LVT(A)(4) with 75mm Gun - (ex Adams), 1/40, 2157-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
UPC early to mid 1960s issue from the original high quality Adams molds. This very well detailed model features movable tracks and wheels, rotating turret and machine gun, elevating 75mm gun, four man crew with two infantrymen. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s. 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.
UPC Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - (F6F), 1/48, 810-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
This model is from the 1960s and appears to be from Fujimi molds. The kit features retractable landing gear, wings that fold like on the actual aircraft, working ailerons & rudder, pilot figure, underwing rockets &motorized (by rubber band) propeller. Molded in dark blue and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
UPC M1 120mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Tillie The Toiler - With Mount & 8 Wheel Trailer (ex Adams), 1/40, 2156-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$55
From high quality Adams molds. While Scott Edison (of Revell "S" artwork fame) did almost all of the UPC artwork, this one was done by the equally famous Roy Grinnell. This is a very highly detailed and well molded kit that features a 120mm AA gun that recoils, elevates and swivels, has operating hinged platforms and gun trails, removable jack floats and limber, four man crew and more. Never started and inventoried with all plastic gun parts present and instructions. NOTE: missing decals and four figures. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Unknown Twin Mustang F-82F - USAF 52nd FG Siamese Lady / 68th F(AW) SG USAF, 1/72, FG0082
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Unusual 1/72 scale F-82F from an unknown Russian or USSR manufacturer. This is a well molded kit that includes very fine raised panel lines, injection molded clear canopies, full landing gear, drop tanks, underwing rockets and much more. Has decals for both aircraft on a very large and extensive sheet with red USAF markings and stencils, white and red national insignia, white and yellow stripes, white and yellow stars in three different sizes and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
UPC Long Tom And Tractor - (Long Tom 155mm Gun And High Speed Tractor - (ex Revell ex Life-Like), 1/40, 2155-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$79
A very rare model from the original 1950s Revell "S" issue molds. This is the very first UPC issue and uses the Revell Gift Set box art that included this kit and others. Highly detailed and includes both kits - the High Speed Tractor and the Long Tom 155mm gun. 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. NOTE: this kit has minor and 'professional' quality subassembly to four pieces: tractor bottom, sides and rear. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s. 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.
Williams Brothers Martin B-10B Bomber - USAAF (10 Different Aircraft) / Argentina / Thailand / Turkey / Netherlands (2) / China, 1/72, 72510-01
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$48
Still factory sealed. The B-10 was a highly advanced aircraft for the 1930s. It was twice the speed of an previous bomber, as fast or faster than most modern fighters and featured fully enclosed crew, retractable landing gear, controllable pitch propellers and revolving turret. This model features internal crew stations, retracted or extended landing gear with struts compressed or extended, external bomb rack and bombs, hard or flexible rubber wheels and more. Includes full decals and color marking guide for at least 16 different aircraft.
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.
Todays Hobbies F-5E Tiger II - Static Display Or Catapult Launched Glider - US Navy Aggressor Or Similuated Soviet Adversary, 1/24, J-3
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$40
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.
Testors StingBat LHX - Stealth Concept Helicopter, 1/48, 635
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$64
Still factory sealed and rare. Unusual concept kit of the mysterious LHX helicopter concept. Features internal weapons bay, low radar profile rotors, faceted fuselage shapes, NOTAR (no rear tail rotor) fuselage and more.
Testors 1933 Chrysler Imperial Phaeton, 1/24, 834
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$72
Very well detailed and features 117 pieces, rolling chassis build-up just like the full-size car, complete front and rear suspension, rear differential, steering linkage, complete exhaust and front & rear torsion arms, drive line, detailed engine, removable hood, full interior, side mount spares and more. Molded in peach, black and clear plastic with chrome plated parts and decals/stickers. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes all paperwork.
Testors Cessna O-2A/B Skymaster - US Navy or Air Force, 1/48, 514
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
Includes parts and decals for both versions 'A' or 'B' variants. Features very good cockpit and cabin interior, choice of two types of propellers, special antennas, weapons load and more. Decals are for FAC Bien Hoa Air Base South Vietnam 1969 and US Navy VFA-125 Rough Raiders NAS Fallon, Nevada 1989. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors Dodge M6 Anti-Tank Gun Carrier 37mm Jeep - (ex Peerless / Max), 1/35, 839
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$36
Still factory sealed. Dated 1986 and from very high quality Peerless/Max molds. Very well detailed with over 140 parts. Features detailed chassis with drive train components, front winch, gas cans, bed rolls, rifles, tools hinged windshield, full interior, driver figure and an elevating and rotating 37mm gun.
Testors Lockheed U-2C Spyplane - With Ground Handling Equipment - NASA / Black USAF-CIA / Camo USAF, 1/48, 516
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$48
Large scale kit includes ground trolley or the model can rest on the undercarriage and outriggers. The U-2C was the variant the Francis Gary Powers was flying on the mission over Russia. Includes aircraft handling cart and markings for all aircraft listed above; the NASA decals and paint are quite colorful and represent 'Earth Survey Aircraft No. 4.' Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors Mercedes 540K Kompressor, 1/24, 831
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$56
Very nicely detailed with 133 pieces and features underside and full suspension detail, complete engine and removable hood, full interior detail, optional convertible top or boot, optional side windows and more. Molded in tan, black and clear and with chrome plated parts. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors HMMWV Hummer M998 Series, 1/35, 830
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$22
Still factory sealed. Dated 1988 and nicely molded with over 100 pieces. Features fully detailed chassis, TOW missile launcher that rotates and elevates, full interior and US Marines decals.
Testors Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, 1/72, 640
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$24
Still factory sealed. Features 110 parts, detailed cockpit and cargo bay, optional position cargo door & wing tip engine pods, optional position landing gear and more.
Testors Mil Mi-28 Havoc Gunship, 1/72, 636
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$14
Still factory sealed. Well detailed with over 70 pieces, full cockpits, five blade rotor assembly with all linkage and actuators, nose turret, weapons loadout and more.
Testors Junkers Ju-87G2 Stuka - Han Ulrich Rudel and Another Stuka - (ex Fujimi), 1/72, 342
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
Still factory sealed. Beautifully made kit from Fujimi molds. Features more than 60 parts, all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, correct armament and decals for the two aircraft.
PST S-300 PMU SA-10 Grumble Air Defense Missile System And 5P85S Mobile Missile Lancher, 1/72, 72050
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$16
Very highly detailed. Includes missiles, launching/transporter tubes and mobile truck system. Never started. The parts are either inventoried complete or still in the factory sealed bags. With instructions.