Aurora 1904 Curved Dash Olds Oldsmobile - Old Timers - Famous Cars of All Times Issue, 1/16, 576-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$149
1963 first issue of this well detailed, large 1/16 scale kit. Molded in black, chrome, red and with real rubber tires. Never started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. With instructions. Please note that the box may look better than the 'good' grade but it has a light stain on the right side of the box top and side. Aurora was renowned for turning a profit and for keeping expenses down. In researching new kit subjects, they came upon a forgotten jewel - the Hudson Miniatures line of 1/16 scale wooden kits. Hudson had discontinued this line due to lack of sales of wooden kits. But the Hudson models were second to none in quality, research and documentation. Aurora was quick to realize this and used the research and layout from these kits to create the subjects for this 'Old Timers' series. It is fortunate for us that they did, because in most cases this is the only injection molded kit of these rare and classic early automobiles.
Aurora Gotha GV - German Bomber (G.V), 1/48, 785
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$64
1976 issue with revised molds and a better kit than the previous releases. Never started. The black parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Spad XIII, 1/48, 107-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$48
Second issue hardbox is dated 1957 with great Jo Kotula artwork. Although dated '57, it is from about 1963 due to the lack of 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval logo. This is part of a popular and very successful series of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft that Aurora started in 1956 and added to well into the 1960s. Many of the line were in production right up until the demise of Aurora in the mid 1970s. Molded in correct olive drab and black plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'good' with scuffs as show, especially across the top.
Revell The Great Waldo Pepper Sopwith Camel, 1/28, H910
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$145
Still factory sealed; the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top concave as shown. Hard-to-find 1975 issue that was tied into Universal Pictures movie 'The Great Waldo Pepper' staring Robert Redford. The box top has a unique perforated 'signed' picture of Redford that can be 'detached and framed'. Inside, the kit is the large 1/28 'S' issue with detailed rotary engine the moves with the prop, authentic fine fabric texture finish over ribs, complete cockpit with movable control stick and rudder bar, removable cowling, pilot and crew figures, rigging instructions, correct Waldo Pepper decals (with USA 'N' registration numbers) and instructions.
Revell John F Kennedys PT-109, 1/72, H310
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
1977 issue and a very nice scale model of Lt.(jg) John F. Kennedy's historical ship. Measures just over 13 inches long when assembled. Features 4 torpedo tubes, 2 twin .50 caliber machine guns, 20mm cannon, life raft, 4 crew figures, rudder and prop detail and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals, flag sheet and instructions.
Revell Santa Maria Columbus Ship - With Sails, 1/89, H336-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$59
Second issue from 1960 which retained the magnificent 'S' boxart. Large scale model with excellent detail typical of all older Revell sailing ship kits. Comes with 7 figures, full hull with display stand, rigging thread, rigging diagrams, and colorful markings. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts, decals, colorful flag sheet, sails and instructions present. NOTE: the instructions have minor bug damage. The sails are only 'fair' with cracks and some damage. The box top displays nicely but the lower box (the 'tray') is poor and taped up significantly.
Lindberg Racing Yawl - Bermuda Yawl Sailboat (ex Pyro), 70884
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$39
1990 Lindberg issue from the original, quality 1960s Pyro molds. Full hull kit with very good molded detail, vacuform billowing sails, rigging material, rigging diagram and display stand. Measures about 8.5 inches long when assembled. Molded in tan with white vacuform sails. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. The Pyro company chose many of it's 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. To this day they are often the only kit ever available of such subjects.
Pyro American Cup Racer - With Sails, 1/96, 328-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$84
Rare early issue from Pyro, likely from the late 1950s or very early 1960s. Wonderful kit of the famous schooner that would race between New York and Bermuda. Very nicely detailed and includes billowing sails, standing and running rigging material and full rigging instructions. Measures about 19 inches long when built. NOTE: this kit has very minor and neat assembly: 3 eyelets are glued to the hull. There is no other assembly. NOTE: the hull below the waterline only is painted green. There is one coat and the quality is only 'good.' there is no other painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, thread and instructions present.
Pyro Gertrude L Thebaud Fishing Schooner, 206-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$95
Rare early issue from Pyro, likely from the very late 1950s. The excellent box painting was by Howard E. Arnold. This is a very good model of the famous fishing schooner that was built by Louis G. Thebaud and christened by his wife Gertrude. After being initially defeated by the Bluenose, the Thebaud won the Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy in 1930 in a hard-fought contest with her rival. The contest is still disputed to this day. Nicely detailed for that time and measures 20 inches long when built. Features 125 parts, full hull with display stand, deck fittings, rigging material and full rigging instructions. Molded in black and dark wood swirl plastics. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: this is a tiny short shot on the port side of the forwards bow. It is easily repairable and measures about 1/8 x 1/16 inches.
Pyro The Revenge Sir Francis Drakes Flagship, B263-125
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$44
Larger scale Pyro kit. Full hull model measures about 7 inches long when assembled. Nicely molded in wood brown and white with billowing sails and a display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. This is one of the 'intermediate' line of Pyro ship kits, which were first called '$1.00 Models' and in 1967 were renamed '$1.25 Models.' All were roughly the same size and were a significant increase in detail from the Pyro '50 Cent Models' line (later called 74 cent models). Kits in the $1.00/$1.25 line (by 1967) included the Skipjack, Cutty Sark, Charles W. Morgan, HMS Bounty, HMS Ark Royal, USS Constellation, British Bomb Ketch, Chinese War Junk, Elsie - Gloucester Fisherman, Henri Grace A'Dieu, Dutch Staten Jacht, Gotta Le Jon and others. 50 Cent/75 Cent kits in 1967 included the Mayflower, Barbary Pirate, USS Constitution, Santa Maria, Golden Hind, Half Moon, Bon Homme Richard, Brig of War, HMS Victory, Flying Cloud, Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, La Reale French Galley, Venetian Carrack, Roman Merchant, Spanish Galleon and others.
MPC Sikorsky Sea King SH-3D - Number 66 Apollo Mission HS-4 USS Hornet or USS Essex HS-9 Anti-Submarine Patrol, 1/72, 1-4202
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$56
Still factory sealed. 1982 issue includes decals for both helicopters including the most famous Sea King ever, Number 66 from the Apollo Recovery Missions. Nicely detailed model features working main and tail rotors, cockpit and interior detail including cargo deck, opening side doors, side hoist, ASW torpedoes and more.
Academy M1025 Hummer Armored Carrier and M151-A2 Mutt And Trailer, 1/35, 1350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
SALE!! Includes both kits in the original box. The Mutt includes cardstock combat ration cartons as a payload; so this may be the Tamiya molds. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AFV Club M730A1 Chaparral Air Defense Missile System - Land-based AIM-9 Sidewinder, 1/35, 001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$39
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk, split and drawn part of the box top concave. Hard-to-find armor kit that is very highly detailed. Features 304 parts, M730 tracked vehicle, M48 major subsystems, four MIM-72 Chaparral Missiles, TX150 track links (132 links), optional FLIR system and more.
Italaerei Cant Z501 - CRDA Z-501 Gabbiano - Italian Air Force Pre War and Wartime Versions / Spanish Civil War Nationalist /, 1/72, 112
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$40
1970s model of this very attractive Italian 1930s Seaplane. Features detailed interior and all crew stations, bomb payload, beaching dolly and more. With paint guide for an incredibly colorful 'wing sunburst' pre war Z501, wartime dark green version or unique Spanish Civil War aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Martin SP-5B Marlin - US Navy VP-40 Or VP-45 And French Navy, 1/72, K9
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$69
From the 1990s and an excellent, well detailed model for that time. Has 135 pieces and markings for two US Navy and one French version. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa McDonnell Douglas F-4 C/D Phantom II Egypt I, 1/48, P6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$64
The very highly detailed Hasegawa Phantom series are widely considered the finest 1/48 Phantom models ever made. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Sloop-Of-War Ferret 1812 - With Prefabricated Rat Lines, 2502-89
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$79
Very rare. This early plastic model kit is dated 1955. It also may be the first all-plastic ship kit ever issued by Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Company, which was simply known as 'Ideal' at this time. Under both names Ideal was famous for their extensive line of military and civil ships made with wood and metal. Although the exact story of how this kit came to will probably never be known, we can take an accurate guess. Since ideal was a manufacturer of model kits, they certainly noticed the Gowland & Gowland Highway Pioneers and how they had launched a new sector of the Hobby Industry. After seeing Varney, early Revel or Gowland & Gowland's small ship models (likely the latter), Ideal decided to make plastic kit of their own. A subject was chosen - most likely based on their successful wood and metal kit of the Sloop-of-War Ferret, which was a 23.5 inch long model. Scaling this down, Ideal designed and had molds cut to what was a high standard for that time. The model measures 8.5" long when assembled. Credit also goes to Ideal's market research who realized this model had a different audience than all their other kits; instead of the boring two or one color boxes, this one features full color illustration and even the instructions are a work of sketch art with pirates assembling the ship and much more. This is far superior to the Pyro kits of this size which were produced in the later 1950s. The Ideal Ferret features over 40 pieces (many of them quite small), a realistically mold and scale one-piece full hull, almost all deck fittings separately molded, a display stand, completely factory made fabric rat lines (a real plus and nicely done) as well as vividly illustrated instructions and an excellent painting guide. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions in 'excellent' condition.
Otaki Long Beach - 58 Foot Ocean Yacht, 1/36, OT1-80-3800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$165
Rare. Very large (1/36 scale) ocean-going sailing yacht features complete and well detailed deck fittings, clear windows, working rudder, working mast booms, blocks, choice of vacuform billowing sails or real cloth sails, full rigging instructions and display stand. Never started. Almost all small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Two trees of larger parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. NOTE: there is a 1"x1" section of missing plastic on one vacuform sail; however, the sail cloth is in perfect condition.
Revell Bell Huey Cobra Helicopter - AH-1, 1/32, H287
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$119
1969 dated soft box. Large 1/32 scale kit is well detailed for that time with 18 inch rotor span, full Lycoming T53 engine and removable cowl, full dual cockpits, two pilot figures, moving gun turret, elevating gun, underwing stores and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell McDonnell F-4B Phantom II - US Navy, 1/72, H110-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$32
Hardbox issue dated 1965. Features good dual cockpit detail, 2 drop tanks, optional position landing gear, four AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, rotating wheels and Navy markings. Never started. The parts and all paperwork (literally everything) are still in the internal factory sealed bag.