Miniature Masterpieces Marquis de Lafayette Carriage, 1/48, K502-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
$54
This kit was found in the stock room of a long-closed hobby shop and is in factory-new condition. Rare early 1950s original issue. Molded in brown. Like all Miniature Masterpieces kits, this one is very finely engraved and molded with excellent detail. In addition to the carriage, it includes horses, the General, his lady, driver and a display base. The model includes detailed instructions (rare for the early 1950s) and a wonderful (and long) history of this particular carriage. Never started. The parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag and includes mint instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lou Glasser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although having the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. However, 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, making the one-year original issues very rare. And from J. Boyle - The actual carriage still exists and is displayed at the Studebaker National museum in South Bend, Indiana. It seems the Studebaker firm bought the carriage at the turn of the last century. When Studebaker quit building cars, it was donated to the City for eventual placement in a museum, along with many cars and other historic horse-drawn carriages collected by the firm.
Hawk Howard Ike Racer - Lincoln International Issue - Bagged, 1/48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$38
From the 1950s. Rare kit for the advanced Hawk collector. Still factory sealed but the header panel is in 'good' condition. I have shown the best side; the reverse has a price tag tear. This kit was 'Made in the British Empire by Lincoln International.' Lincoln was an injection molding firm that issued models as a side-line. Kits were made in Great Britain, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand and sold in many more. They reissued at least 13 Hawk kits. I have dated these late 1950s because the R3C-1 Army Racer (also released in this series) still has wheels. Later issues had floats.
Revell F-105B Thunderchief - 'S' Issue, 1/75, H285-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$79
1958 first issue with dramatic hardbox artwork. The box has excellent color and gloss. Features optional position landing gear, movable wheels, four bombs, pilot figure and hinged cockpit canopy and refueling probe. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Italeri Desert Train Mercedes-Benz 6x4 Semi Tractor Trailer, 1/24, 757
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$56
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed kit.
Ogonjek Battleship Potemkin - (ex Heller Potemkine), 1/400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
From very high quality ex-Heller kits. Cleanly molded with no flash. Soviet Union release. Full hull kit with excellent detail. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing part #22, a bridge piece that is solid, smooth, about .5 inches high and 1.3 cm high and shaped like half of an ellipse. This part can be made by a skilled modeler. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts and instructions.
Cooperativa Sukhoi Su-25 UBK Frogfoot - USSR or Czechoslovak Air Force, 1/72, R72005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Finely molded with all recessed panel lines, photoetched details and film instruments. Includes good cockpit detail, separately molded ailerons and rudder and a very large number of under-wing weapons. Has markings for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Roco Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra Gunship HO Scale, 1/87, Z247
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$25
Hard to find. Older but very well detailed HO scale kit. Includes cockpit detail, crew of two, rotating main and tail rotors, rotating turrets, external stores and full color decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
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.
ITC Martin MB-2 Bomber, 1/78, 3725-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
From the late 1950s/very early 1960s. It was an excellent kit for that time and is still popular today. Molded in dark green and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The famous first bomber to sink a battleship under any circumstances. Billy Mitchell arranged to have the ex-WWI German Battleship Ostfriesland used as target practice for 6 MB2s, and the ship sank in 25 minutes.
LS Mitsubishi C5M1 Ki-15 Babs - Civil 'Kamikaze', 1/72, 3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
Very finely molded with excellent detail. Features full interior, detailed motor and crew of two. Very colorful civil decals. The model has not been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Nakajima B5N2 Kate, 1/72, 515
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$30
Still factory sealed. Limited issue with special decals. Very highly detailed kit with all fine recessed panel lines, full interior with crew stations and more.
Air Lines Miles Magister - (Ex-Frog), 1/72, 3900
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$19
From quality Frog molds. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing one of two tiny canopies. It has been inventoried with all other parts included and has decals and instructions. Box art is by the famous Jo Kotula who did 1930s covers for the magazine 'Model Airplane News' and later the Aurora box art of the late 1950s. Air Lines kits are all Frog molds that the Lines Brothers imported to the USA between 1964-1966. The kits, decals and instructions were made in England, then imported to the USA where Testors created the boxes with the colorful trading cards on the back. There are one or two trading cards on each box which show the boxart but not the advertising/logo. Some kits contain a Testors color painting guide also, but it is not specific to any model.
Timberline Newpaper Office - HO Scale Craftsman kit, 1/87, 118
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
Excellent model featuring pre-cut & scored hardwood parts, plastic window frames, color decals, other printed signs, detailed text instructions and excellent plans with exploded views and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Lockheed S-3A Viking ASW, 1/48, 8634
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$54
Still factory sealed. Large and well detailed model that features complete cockpit, fine recessed panel lines, 2 AGM-84 Harpoon Missiles, MAD boom and over 100 parts. With decals for VS-41.
Hasegawa P-47 Thunderbolt Egg Plane, 6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$38
Still factory sealed but the seal has a split on two side panels. Very unusual kit. Hasegawa issued a series of the famous 'Egg Planes' in roughly 1/72 scale.
Planet Models Heinkel He-162B Volksjager with AS-014 Pulse Jets - Luftwaffe, 1/72, 008
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$38
Rare. Very highly detailed resin cast kit with clear canopy. Decals and paint guide are included for the aircraft shown. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Ricks Models AV-8B Harrier, 1/48, BB25
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Rare kit from Rick's Models purchased on October 31, 1980. This is a basic (low part count) resin model with metal details, designed for 'in flight' display only (no landing gear). Never started and inventoried complete. Please note that Rick's models were simple to build and were not furnished with instructions or decals. Unless you specify otherwise, it will be shipped in the original shipping box.
Aurora Fokker D-7 - (D-VII), 1/48, 106
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$48
Mid to late 1960s issue that retains the graphic box art from the original. The box is in exceptional condition with as-new color and gloss. Molded in green and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please note that the box displays better than the 'excellent++' grade but is rated as such because there is very light age foxing on the left short side panel.
Matchbox Heinkel He-70 F-2/ He- 70G-1/ He- 170A - Hungarian / Nationalist / Lufthansa, 1/72, PK-132
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$22
Still factory sealed. From the 1980s and has markings for Lufthansa Civil aircraft D-UMIM, Spanish Civil War Nationalist Air Force Grupo 7-G-14 and Royal Hungarian Air Force 1st Independent Long-Range Reconnaissance Group, 2nd Sq. Very nicely molded kit for that time with very fine panel lines. Features full cockpit and cabin (with appropriate options), gun or non-gun deck, separately molded rudder, optional position landing gear and more.
Testors XR-7 Thunder Dart, 1/72, 567
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$89
Still factory sealed. Well molded and nicely detailed kit from 1993. Rare concept model from the Aurora (or Senior Citizen) Program. The ultimate Mach 7 Pulse Wave Detonation-Engined marvel that has been 'heard' flying around Groom Lake and leaving 'Donuts on a Rope' contrails.