Revell Boeing PT-13D Kaydet / Navy N2S-5, 1/72, H649
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$29
1966 two piece box Great Britain issue. Markings for either version are included. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts,decals and instructions present. NOTE: one strut is a different color plastic. It is from a later issue of this same kit.
Cleveland Bayles' 1931 Gee Bee Racer - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-17
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$129
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.
MPC Consolidated B-24J Liberator - 2109835 of 392nd Bomber Group April 1944, 1/72, 1502-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$42
1970s issue from Airfix molds. Well detailed. Features decals for the 392nd ship that was lost in action over Germany on April 11, 1944. Features elevating guns and rotating turrets, movable control surfaces, retracting landing gear, rotating props and optional position crew entry door and ladder. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag and decals and instructions are included.
CM HMS Middleton (RN Hunt Class 1942), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$70
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.
Premiere Shorts Tucano T.MK.1, 1/72, P1001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$22
RAF Trainer aircraft. Cleanly molded and detailed with recessed panel lines. Never started. Factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Life-Like Rolls-Royce Towne Car - (ex-Pyro), 1/32, 09349
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$32
Still factory sealed. From Ex-Pyro molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of their kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. Features detailed chassis, full interior and engine, removable hood and more. Molded in colored plastic, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires.
MPC RAF Rescue Launch - 63 Ft British Power Boat Type 2 'Whaleback', 1/72, 1-5202
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$32
Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed full-hull, large-scale kit from Airfix molds.
Aurora Grumman F6F Hellcat - Famous Fighters of All Nations Issue, 1/48, 40A-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$125
Second issue of this rare kit. Early square 'Aurora Line' logo and 'Famous Fighters of All Nations' logo. For this release, Aurora dropped the 'national insignia' left border and retained the original artwork. 'A' was added to the part number and the price extension was raised to '79' from '69'. Kit is molded in the correct metallic dark blue and clear and has the clear rectangular stand and correct decals and instructions. NOTE: at one point the fuselage was very neatly glued together. Due to the age of the glue, it has fallen apart. There was no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Life-Like HMS Bounty Famous Mutiny Ship, B250-125
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
The famous mutiny ship of Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian fame. About 8" inches long when assembled. Very nicely detailed medium-size kit from Pyro's line of sailing ships. The medium models were originally called the '$1.00' ship line, which were a significant step up in size and detail from the '50 cent' series. Very nicely molded with wood planking and grain detail, full deck with many separately molded fittings and cannon, one piece masts, separately molded ratlines and billowing sails as well as a display stand. NOTE: kit has minor assembly. Hull halves have been assembled; quality is professional; no gaps and no visible glue. There is no other assembly. 5mm of the port half of the figurehead is broke off the hull and missing; the starboard side is intact, so it is difficult to see this defect. The deck and sails have been neatly painted. You can use them as-is or paint directly over them. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Hawk Vickers Viscount Jet-Prop Capital Airlines With Capital Add Page - Picture Gallery Issue, 1/96, 503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$95
Still factory sealed and very rare in this condition. Early issue from the 1950s of the first commercial turboprop airliner. Includes clear cabin and cockpit windows with the cockpit window frames molded in into the fuselage halves, rotating props and wheels, detailed landing gear, optional position boarding doors, passenger boarding ramp and extensive Capital Airlines decals.
Aviation USK Hawker Typhoon 1B - Bagged, 1/72, AV1005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$16
Limited edition injection-molded kit. Well detailed with all fine, recessed panel lines, good cockpit detail, clear vac canopy and full decals. Never started. Factory sealed box/bag or 100% inventoried with all parts decals and instructions present.
Revell Hawker Hunter FGA9 - Royal Air Force No. 208 and No. 45 Sq, 1/32, 85-4670
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$40
Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded kit with full cockpit detail, detailed gear wells, external fuel tanks and rocket pods and decals for two RAF Squadrons.
Precise Sparrow II Missile (CF-105 Arrow) Douglas Bendix
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$750
This was the intended weapons system for the Canadian Arrow Interceptor program. Major problems prevented the Sparrow II from operational service and played a small roll in the demise of the Arrow. Other systems were more expensive or less effective. The AWG-9 was offered, but was too costly. The Falcon was offered, but was not adequate. Thus the beautiful aircraft without a weapon came to be canceled. This very rare display model was made by Precise as a promotional item for Douglas and Bendix (the two main contractors). The missile is 6.5 inches long as is the clear base. It comes in it's original shipping box with a two-sided information card on the missile. Condition is mint - it has only been taken out of the box twice. Base upright reads 'Douglas Bendix Sparrow II'. No touch ups/repairs or cracks. Insurance required on shipping.
Aurora Flying Sub Test Shot - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (Seaview Submarine) Bagged, 1/60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$275
Very rare item for the advanced collector. This item was from the estate of Dave Cockrum, the world-famous Aurora box artist, sculpture and kit designer. However, he is even more famous for his long history with DC and Marvel Comics. When working at Aurora, Dave had access to 'The Room'. In it were test shots from almost every Aurora kit ever made; employees were welcome to come in and take a kit when they pleased. This Flying Sub came from that room. It is a rare test shot molded in the usual test shot color - white- and includes the clear parts. Although the kit is complete, it does not have a box or instructions like most all test shots.
Yeoman-A A Hales Ltd Yeoman Clipper - 22 inch Wingspan Glider
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$69
This model can be hand, catapult or towline launched. Yeoman kits were produced by A.A. Hales, Ltd of Potters Bar, Middlesex, Great Britain. Yeoman made prefabricated flying aircraft and stick and tissue gliders or rubber powered aircraft; there are other products that I am likely not aware of. This kit comes with all quality balsa die cut parts, shaped wing panels, shaped and slotted leading and trailing edge wing spars, plywood parts, finished tailplane and fin, full size plan, and detailed step by step instructions. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Blue Max LFG Roland D-VIb - (DVIb), 1/48, BM117
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$18
Well detailed with main injection molded parts and many cast metal details. Has decals for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Grumman TBM-3 Avenger - CV36 USS Antietam / CV17 USS Bunker Hill, 1/72, 903033
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
1984 issue from the original 1960s molds. A very nicely molded and detailed for that time featuring elevating gun, rotating turret, three crew members, moving ailerons, all correct clear windows, optional position landing gear, underwing rockets and decals for both aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: one part (tail wheel) is silver plastic. It is from an earlier issue of this same kit.
Trumpeter CV-3 USS Saratoga Aircraft Carrier 1930s Configuration, 1/700, 05738
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$32
Very highly detailed, modern model with 375 parts and can be built as a full hull model or waterline, with display bases for each. The all-biplane, yellow-wing air group includes nine BFC-2, nine SBU Helldivers, nine F3F, and six TG-2. Includes an excellent decal sheet for the ship and aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Formaplane IAR-80, 1/72, 4
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$12
Well molded quality Vacuform kit. Never started and complete with all parts and plans. Vacuform kits are not recommended for modelers who are not experienced with this media.
Airfix Hawker Hunter Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1212-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$24
Unique Craftmaster box art shows two Hunters at very high altitude shooting at what appears to be a red jet-powered drone in Spanish Nationalist markings. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.