ICM Baltic Fleet Aviation Soviet Air Force Mig-3 Yak-7B Spitfire Mk.IX - And 12 Figures, 1/48, 48025
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$36
1/48 scale kit that includes all three models. All are nicely detailed and molded. Features all fine recessed panel lines, well detailed engine & cockpit and more. The kits have never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Scale Models 1930 Packard Sport Phaeton - (ex Hubley), 1/22, 4017
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$89
Still factory sealed and from the original 1970s Hubley molds. Well detailed with 137 parts and includes metal body, chassis, hood, engine and other detail parts with injection molded details, clear parts, and a large tree of chrome plated parts. Features a full rolling chassis just like the real car with excellent engine detail, complete exhaust and suspension, working steering, removable hood, flexible radiator hoses, rubber tires, chrome spoke wheels and working worm-gear steering. Has full interior detail with thin clear windshields and special interior side panels. In the 1930s Packard was the style leader in America and a beautiful, fast status symbol. Packards were not the most expensive, but were the most desired cars. The 1930s Packards are seen as the high point of the brand.
Revell Bendix Talos US Navy Missile SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$225
First and only issue of this rare kit. 1957 hardbox with the 'S' logo on the sides and the fantastic box art that has made these kits so collectible and valuable. This box has perfect color and gloss, four solid corners, no fading, rips or creases, no price tags or tag marks and no tape or tape marks other than the factory sealing tape (of course). Flaws included light general wear as shown. Large scale and well detailed featuring two stage missile with moving top stage forward fins, working launcher with instrumentation and a crew of three. Molded in dark olive drab and white. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
UPC German Armored Car 234/1 - HO Scale, 1/87, 3012-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Nice small scale model from Japanese molds of unknown origin. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags 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.
Hubley Ford Model A Victoria, 1/20, 4866
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$69
One of a series of popular and desirable metal and plastic kits by Hubley. The metal castings are very well done and detailed. Includes cast metal body, rumble seat cover, frame, hood, engine, suspension and more, many injection molded parts such as 'spoke' wheels, roof, headlights, interior seats and more. Includes real rubber tires. Features steering front wheels, full rolling chassis with engine, exhaust, suspension and driveline just like the real car, removable hood, complete interior and more. The kit has never been started. The small parts and plastic parts are still factory sealed. All others (the metal parts) have been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
ICM Su-2 Soviet WWII Light Bomber, 1/72, 72081
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
Very finely molded featuring all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and engine and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Choroszy HD-28 - 1926 Heinkel / Aichi Experimental Three Seat Reconnaissance Seaplane, 1/72, B44
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
Very rare model of the Heinkel seaplane that was sold to Aichi of Japan for testing and evaluation. This is a superb high-definition resin model that is highly detailed. Features an excellent cockpit and much more. Includes full decals and paint guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags.
Hasegawa P-51D Mustang IDF - Israeli Air Force, 1/72, 09463
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$38
Still factory sealed. From 2003 and hard-to-find. This highly detailed and finely molded kit features 118 pieces, all recessed panel lines, two piece canopy, excellent cockpit, detailed gear wells, drop tanks and more. Includes paint guide and decals for IDF aircraft.
Accurate Armour Scammell Pioneer R100 - British 6x4 Heavy Gun Tractor, 1/35, K102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$64
Rare. This is a full and complete kit made in Scotland by Accurate Armour and now out of production. This is a highly detailed model of high-definition cast resin, cast metal and PE parts. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Strombecker Douglas DC-3 Flagship - American Airlines, C-35
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$129
Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier manufacturer of very highly prefabricated hardwood models. From the 1930s to the 1950s Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are quality hardwood (not balsa) and are precarved to final shape; usually a quick sanding would finish them. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display with a 10.5 inch wingspan. This example even includes the original glue, wood filler and sandpaper. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and detailed plans, instructions. Decals are in amazing "Near Mint" condition.
UPC German Armored Car 234/2 - Sd. Kfz. 234/2 - HO Scale, 1/87, 3011-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
Nice small scale model from Japanese molds of unknown origin. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags 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.
Aurora Lockheed P-38 Lightning, 1/48, 99-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$115
This model is in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. The box has brand-new color and gloss and the only flaws are very light wear, mainly on the lower edges of the long box sides. Aurora did a major face-lift on the P-38 in 1959 with fantastic and new Jo Kotula box artwork. Although dated 1959, this kit is from the mid 1960s due to the '130' price extension and the lack of 'Famous Fighters' in the oval logo. Molded in olive drab and clear has the 'triangle-base' clear stand and stand arm. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Monogram Speedee-Bilt Grumman F9F Panther Jet - Flying Scale Model For Jetex Engine, G-16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$159
Rare model from the early 1950s. Not only is this a first issue but it is in a most unusual two piece box; the outer box is a heavy cardboard sleeve which is decorated on all four sides; the inner 'tray' has advertising on both short ends and also on the small upper end flaps where it says "Now...Enjoy Many Pleasant Moments While You Assemble This MONOGRAM MODEL". This is a scale flying wooden rubber powered model for gliding or JETEX power. Before there were plastic models, there were wooden aircraft kits. These usually came in two types - solid and stick and tissue. The solid models were static and usually contained a few blocks of balsa and sometimes a detail part or two. These "Make Wood Look Like Plane" models required a very high level of skill in carving and finishing. The stick and tissue variety were slightly easier to build and provided the ultimate thrill - they could fly when complete with rubber power (and later with free-flight gas and eventually RC). They still required a great deal of skill, so manufacturers sought ways to make model building more accessible to everyone. One idea was pre-carving and/or prefabrication. This raised prices, naturally. Many manufacturers launched lines of 'easy' to build flying models but only Monogram succeeded in making an entire line at an affordable price that would actual fly. The original "Speedee-Bilt" kits were in one-piece two-color boxes or the two piece 'sleeve' box like this kit. (In the mid 1950s, shortly before plastic kits were available, Monogram changed to the 'hardbox' with a lithographic slick glued to the top). Speedee-Bilt kits contained die cut, factory painted wooden parts, completely formed airfoil wings (the famous and beautiful 'Monofoil'), carved wheels and numerous plastic details like the cowling, pilot, missiles, prop and more, depending on the kit. Assembly was by detailed, illustrated plans. The Panther Jet features die-cut dark Navy Blue painted balsa parts, a perfect Monofoil wing, completely carved fuselage blocks, stringers, completely finished wheels, numerous plastic detail parts such as nose, intakes, gear struts, exhaust section, pilot bust and wing-mounted rockets, clear vacuform canopy (still in mint condition, clear and not yellowed), sandpaper, full color decals, Navy Blue covering material and full instructions. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork present. The decals and instructions are both in 'excellent+' condition. My father has a fine memory and story regarding this model. During the Michigan winter months, he would naturally build models. However, they could not be flown outside so he would fly them in the basement on a tether line hooked to a full gallon paint can. This was even done with gas powered control line aircraft, using a hair pin to keep the elevator fixed in the right position! After finishing the very beautiful Speedee-Bilt F9F, he decided to install the recommended Jetex motor and do some tether flying. The Jetex started flawlessly and propelled the very light weight model to very high speeds. However, the heat of the motor casing soon caught the back on fire. It was a fascinating spectacle to watch the Panther jet circling wildly while trailing a foot or more of flame from the aft section. Finally the flames reached something important, and the craft split in two which quickly ended one of the most memorable and entertaining of all basement winter flights.
Academy M10 Duckbill - Gun Motor Carriage Tank Destroyer, 1/35, 1397
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$32
Still factory sealed and from all new molds. Features fully detailed interior and exterior, movable gun elevation and suspension, opened or closed hatches, detailed engine room, accessories and more.
Choroszy Experimental Ki-11 Fighter AN1 - Nakajimas Father Of The Ki-27 Nate, 1/72, A85
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
Very Rare model from 2003. This is a superb high-definition resin model that is highly detailed. Features an excellent cockpit and much more. Includes full decals and paint guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags.
Amodel Yermolayev Er-2ON - Er-2 ON Soviet Long Range Transport, 1/72, 72110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$52
Rare. The Er-2ON was derived from the Er-2 Long Distance Bomber which was designed by V.G. Ermolayev and first built in Aviation Plant #18 in Voronezh in 1940. Several dozen Er-2s were built before the start of WWII. In 1944 Aviation Plant #39 in Irkutsk mass produced a new version of this aircraft with diesel engines. Pilots like this aircraft for the stability, robust construction and comfortable cockpit. Irkutsk produced 391 of the Er-2 variants between 1944 and 1946. At the end of 1944 the design bureau of P.O. Sukhoy made four aircraft with a comfortable passenger cabin for government officials, and these were called Er-2 ON, which is this model kit. The model features fine recessed surface detail, good cockpit, correct passenger window configuration and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter German Panzerjager 39(H) mit 7.5cm Pak40/I Marder I, 1/35, 00354
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$25
Still factory sealed. Very well detailed with 199 pieces.
Choroszy Experimental 7-Shi Carrier Fighter 1MF10, 1/72, A84
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
This is a superb high-definition resin model that is highly detailed. Features an excellent cockpit and much more. Includes full decals and paint guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags.
Heller HMS Victory, 1/100, 80897
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$189
Easily the ultimate HMS Victory kit and widely acknowledged as one of the finest injection molded sailing warship models ever made. Very highly detailed with 2107 parts and measures over 43 inches long when assembled. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The few large parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including flags and instructions. This kit is from the same molds as the Airfix issue.
Aurora Halberstadt CLII Test Shot - (CL-II / CL.II), 1/48, 136-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$149
Very rare. Factory Test shots were done in colorless plastic to confirm that new molds were ready for production. They seldom left the factory; most were destroyed but some leaked out, usually through employees. This model came from a long time collector and archiver/historian who sold it in the late 1990s; I obtained it from him. The first issue box, dated 1959 with 98 cent price extension has 'Famous Fighters' around the early oval sunburst logo, Parents' Magazine seal and Jo Kotula boxart. Since two different molds were used for the Aurora WWI kits, the main aircraft parts are in clear plastic and the black parts are made from black plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.