Bachmann Birds of the World Hooded Warbler, 1/1, 91013-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$89
Life-size kit from this famous and popular series. Unique kit contains paint in 12 colors, brush, clear eyes and stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, paint brush, never used paints and includes display name sticker and instructions. Bachmann Brothers Inc of Philadelphia, PA had three unique plastic kits series. One was Birds of the World, another was Dogs of the World and also Animals of the World. The Birds included Baltimore Oriole, Goldfinch, Bluebird, Scarlet Tanager, Red Headed Woodpecker, Evening Grosbeak, Kinglet, Robin, Parakeet, Barn Swallow, Cardinal, Blue Jay, Hooded Warbler, Pitta, Canary, Bohemian Waxwing, Parrot, Painted Bunting, Owl and Hoopoe. The Dogs included Collie, Basset Hound, Wire Haired Terrier, German Shepherd, Boxer, Pointer, Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, Dalmatian and St. Bernard. The Animals line had the Morgan Horse, Lion, Tiger, Squirrel monkey, Deer & Fawn, Panda, Zebra, Leopard and Cow & Calf.
Kobo-Hiryu IJN Survey Ship Katsuriki 1942, 1/700, R03
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$68
Very rare limited production model of this IJN Auxiliary. Very well detailed resin waterline model that includes full illustrated instructions and even a painting guide. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. The Katsuriki had a very interesting and long career. She was originally completed in 1917 as minelayer, and the first ocean going ship of this type in the Japanese Navy. In WWI she served around the Japanese home islands. In the 1920s she was guardship off many of the the South Pacific Mandate Islands and began doing survey work of these new Japanese territories. With expansionist policies already in place, the need for a specialized survey ship was obvious and in 1935 she was converted to that role. The minelaying equipment was removed and surveying devices from the retired survey ship Manshu were installed. She took part in much intelligence gathering off the coast of China, then examined future targets for the Imperial Navy before WWII. Some areas she visited included the Spratly Islands, Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, and surveyed and Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands. When World War II started, Katsuriki was re-designated a 'secret military vessel' on 20 July 1942, although her mission was still maritime surveying. She mapped the coasts of the Strait of Malacca, Burma, Singapore, the Dutch East Indies and north coast of New Guinea in support of Japanese troop landings and combat operations. On 21 September 1944 Katsukiki was torpedoed by USS Haddo southwest of Manila and sank. The Haddo spotted about 40 survivors and attempted to rescue, but the Japanese chose to drown themselves.
Monogram McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier - US Marines, 1/48, 5448
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$32
Still factory sealed. High quality Monogram kit from 1987. Features very fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface outlines, positionable thrust nozzles, detailed cockpit and landing gear, optional position canopy, and full stores including gravity bombs, AIM-9 Sidewinders and drop tanks.
Matchbox Henschel HS-126 - Gruppen 21 Russia 1942 and Gruppe 14 North Africa 1941, 1/72, PK-26
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
Dated 1983. Includes decals and color paint guide for Gruppe 21 during glider supply attempt at Kholm on the Eastern Front in 1942. Also contains North Africa markings for Aufklarungsgruppe (Reconnaissance) 14 in 1941. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Northrop P-61 Black Widow Profile Series, 1/72, 2-1507-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$29
Quality Airfix kit re-boxed by MPC with unique markings. Contains decals for the 425th Night Fighter Sq, 9th USAAF, Picauville, France 1944 / 550th Night Fighter Squadron, 5th USAAF, Morotai, Dutch Indies 1944 and the prototype P-61A-10-NO model flown by Lt. R.C. Bolinder. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in 'near mint' condition which is very rare for the MPC Profile kits.
Airfix Vickers Wellington B.III - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$28
Craftmaster boxart issue with three digit part number and black side panels. Features movable control surfaces, optional position undercarriage and rotating wheels and props. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Chance Vought Cutlass F7U-3 Pre-S Issue - (F7U3), 1/59, H211-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$79
Pre-S kit from 1954. Early hardbox issue with fantastic artwork. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear and with the famous clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and decals and instructions. Please NOTE: the decals are flat and intact, but have cracking due to being exposed to moisture. The instructions are good but have a very light water stain. The box has significant general wear also. Please see the article (located on this website) on how to save or recreate these decals on your home printer.
Glencoe US Navy Blimp And Mooring Mast - With Crew and Tractor - (ex-ITC), 1/330, 05504
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$39
Still factory sealed. From ex-ITC molds. Nicely detailed blimp with full ground and mooring equipment. Includes Scale Master decals for the Mediterranean Theater blimp "Minnie the Minor" with rare nose-art.
Aurora Bell AH-1G Assault Copter Huey Cobra, 1/48, 501-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$95
Still factory sealed but there is a crunch at the lower right as shown. First issue hardbox dated 1967. After the sales slow down in the mid 1960s, Aurora realized that it must put out higher quality models to compete; this AH-1G is one of those highly improved kits. Features very fine raised surface detail, very good dual cockpits, crew of two, external ordnance, rotating main and tail rotors and more.
Monogram Wright Brothers Flyer I Kitty Hawk - Four Star Issue, 1/40, PA30-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$32
1958 first issue hardbox. Correctly molded in brown and ivory plastic. Possibly the best injection molded model of the first aircraft to sustain powered, controlled flight. Large-scale kit features very good detail, rigging material, step-by-step rigging instructions, figures of Orville and Wilbur Wright, monorail launching track and carrier dolly and historical accessories that were present at the first flight: "C" clamp, bench, can, spade and starting battery. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing clear stand arm. Otherwise complete with all other parts and instructions.
Rareplane Beech C-45 Expeditor - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$7
Still factory sealed. Photo is of the 'red' artwork version but this one is actually black. Exact same kit, different color artwork. Very high quality vacuform kit with moldings equal to or better than many injection molded models. Features very good detail, complete cockpit and cabin interior, clear canopy and instructions/plans as well as paint and marking guide. Significant modeling skill is required to build vacuform kit. Not recommended for beginners.
Williams Brothers Curtiss C-46 Commando Flying Tigers or USAAF, 1/72, 72-346
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$65
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top slightly concave. Older but nicely detailed model that features a choice of 3 blade Hamilton or 4 blade Curtiss Props, hard or rubber wheels and dual position landing gear. Includes several decals choices including US Military and Flying Tiger(Civilian Cargo)Lines.
Evergreen Hill Designs AH&D Two-Spool Hoist - HO Scale, 1/87, EH506
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$14
Still factory sealed. The type of material is unknown, but I suspect these are either injection molded or metal kits.
Revell McDonnell-Douglas F-4E or F-4F Phantom II - USAF or JG74 Luftwaffe, 1/48, H289
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$38
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the right as shown. 1977 1/48 scale issue that features parts and markings for both versions, very fine raised panel detail, some recessed details, detailed cockpits with 3D instruments, optional position canopy and landing gear, leading edge slats, four AIM-9 Sidewinder and 4 AIM-7 Sparrow missiles.
Rareplane Piper L-4 Grasshopper with Clear Fuselage - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$18
Still factory sealed. Very high quality vacuform kit with moldings equal to or better than many injection molded models. The fuselage is molded in clear so the windows can be accurately and realistically represented. Features complete cockpit and instructions/plans. Significant modeling skill is required to build vacuform kit. Not recommended for beginners.
Addar F3D Skyknight and F4D Skyray - 2 in 1 (Ex Aurora/Comet), 901
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$36
Still mint in the factory seal. From ex-Comet (and ex-Aurora) molds. Addar was an attempt by ex-Aurora employees to carry on the name when Aurora went under. The Skyray is 1/88 scale and the Skyknight is 1/99.
Comet Boeing B-47 Stratojet, 1/205, PL-22
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$89
Rare kit from the 1950s. One-piece flip top box with early 39 cent price extension. Nicely molded in glossy silver and clear plastic with all recessed panel lines. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. It even includes the famous Comet catalog mail order envelope. Comet originally began model production in 1929 with a line of balsa flying models. In the mid-1950s Comet made a beautiful line of small and medium scale aircraft and missile models with colorful boxes. The early issues were in one-piece 'flip-top' boxes, and the later issues and releases were in standard two-piece 'hardboxes' with a lithograph slick glued to the top box. In 1963 Comet sold the plastic kit molds to Aurora, who reissued some but not all of the kits.
Franklin Mint Armour Collection Mig-15 North Korean Air Force, 1/48, B11E072
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$89
Brand new, never removed from the box and complete. High quality die-cast model that is completely factory built and painted. When I saw this kit had never been removed from the packaging, I did not open it. If any of the paperwork is important to you, let me know before you purchase and I will check for you. This is what Franklin Mint says about each of these models: "Each of our die-cast models are hand-assembled and hand painted to ensure quality and authentic detail. To create each exciting precision replica, our designers and engineers make exhaustive examinations of their subject from every conceivable angle; photographing, sketching and in many cases studying the actual plans. Months are spent sculpting a scale prototype that captures even the most intricate details. The result: A precision-engineered model of unsurpassed quality that you will be proud to own and display. Each is a masterpiece of the model maker's art, reflecting our passion for perfection, our total commitment to superb craftsmanship, and our abiding respect for quality and authenticity."
Monogram Wright Brothers Flyer I (Kitty Hawk) - Blue Box Issue, 1/40, 6824
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$37
Third issue is dated 1967 and carries the Mattel logo. Possibly the finest injection molded model of the first aircraft to sustain powered, controlled flight. Features very good detail, full rigging instructions, figures of Orville and Wilbur Wright, monorail launching track with carrier dolly and historical accessories that were all present at the first flight: "C" clamp, bench, can, spade and starting battery. Molded in white, tan and with a clear stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Lindberg F-80C Shooting Star - (P-80), 1/48, 500-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$49
1950s issue molded in an incredible super high-gloss silver plastic with a clear canopy. The hardbox is in 'very good' condition with great color and gloss and four solid corners. Includes the correct early O-lin style two-piece, teardrop-based stand. The kit has not been started and is complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Paul Lindberg got his start in 1930s model aviation by designing, building and flying stick and tissue aircraft. His plans appeared in Popular Aviation magazine and he soon made a name for himself. When injection molding showed the way to increased kit sales in the late 1940s/early 1950s, he quickly teamed up with Mr. Olsen to create 'O-lin' models. Ray Gaedke was one the the early artists for O-lin, and he help pioneer dramatic and colorful box artwork. In the early 1950s Paul Lindberg was running the company and had the logo changed to his name. The first logo was circular, with 'Lindberg' in middle and 'Products' 'Incorporated' arched across the top and bottom. The second logo is the 'Yellow Square' that is on this kit. Ray Gadke continued his bold and colorful artwork for Lindberg and did this F-80C boxart as well.