Plastic Model Kits
Nichimo Maya Heavy Cruiser Motorized, 1/500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$119
Very Rare. Nichimo was founded in 1951 and was a very famous Japanese kit manufacturer both at home and around the world. This model dates from the late 1950s or very early 1960s and is part of an extensive and sought-after 1/500 scale IJN Warship Series with expensive glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. The model can built for motorized operation in water or static with waterline or full hull display. Well detailed and molded for that time, it features all hardware for motorizing, a steel and brass gear box for dual-propeller drive, switch, wire, universal joints, brass batter contacts, metal shafts, an original Mabuchi FA13 still in the original colorful box, one piece lower hull (molded in a realistic IJN 'Hull Red'), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, floatplanes and more. Never started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the hardware bag is open and inventoried complete. Includes instructions, silver and gold foil-covered cardboard name plate and internal packing display 'band.' Please note that Nichimo did not supply decals with this issue. Please note that the box would display slightly better than the 'good+' rating, but is graded as such because there is a closed tear at the center of the right short side. It has been very neatly and correct repaired from the inside with light weight cardstock and book binding glue.
MPC 1974 Ford Pinto Customizing Kit - Stock / Street Rod / Rally Version, 1/25, 1-7412-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$75
Still factory sealed and rare original issue from late 1973/1974. Includes all parts so you can built it one of the three ways listed. Features stock 4 cylinder engine, 351 V8 engine, engine display stand, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, very nice chassis detail with separately molded suspension, differential, driveline, fuel tank (!), exhaust, full interior and more. Usually molded in white plastic, chrome plate, clear, red-tinted clear and with rubber tires.
AV USK Fiat RS-14 Floatplane, 1/72, AV1020
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$154
Very Rare. limited edition and the only model kit every made of this subject in any scale. This elegant Italian WWII Floatplane is well detailed including photoetched sheet and film instruments. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Japanese Sub I-19 - With Large Display Base, 1/275, 728-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$85
The I-19 is famous for firing history's most successful torpedo spread. On September 14, 1942 off Guadalcanal, the I-19 was patrolling of the Solomons when she fired a 6 torpedo spread. Three hit and sank the US Carrier CV-7 WASP, and the remaining three exploded against the BB North Carolina and the destroyer O'Brien. The destroyer sank & the North Carolina had to be repaired at Pearl and did not enter service again until November 16, 1942. The I-19's Glen seaplane also flew night reconnaissance on February 23, 1942 over Pearl Harbor for the planned second attack by Emily flying boats on that base. This kit is the 1969 issue in the 'Big A' logo hardbox. This large scale kit is almost 16 inches long when assembled and is an excellent model from Aurora's best efforts of the late 1960s/early 1970s. Aurora knew that most of their kits were outclassed, so in the mid and late 1960s they cut a new molds with much better detail - the I-19 was one of those. Includes display stand, a large wood-grained display base, decals, periscope and cranes, detailed Glen Seaplane, conning tower, deck guns and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, 1/156, 491-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$129
Very rare 1956 first issue hardbox with the one-year-only 'Northern Lights' rectangular logo. This logo was was replaced the very next year with the famous oval 'Famous Fighters' Starburst. Inside, the kit is 100% correct for the first issue and includes the early rectangular-based stand, instructions showing this stand, the correct decal sheet with no stand decal and is molded in gloss olive drab green and clear. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. It even includes the original factory tissue packing paper. Please NOTE that the box would grade slightly higher but it rated as 'very good+' because there are two tape tears on the lower long box side.
Aurora 1913 Mercer Raceabout Old Timers, 1/16, 572-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$79
1961 first issue hardbox. Produced in big 1/16 scale, this kit and the other 'Old Timers' in the series represented a significant leap forward in quality for Aurora. This kit features full suspension, transaxle and driveline detail. It builds up a rolling chassis like the real car, and includes full exhaust and a detailed interior. Molded in gloss ivory, gloss black and with chrome plated parts and real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is exactly as it left the factory. The black and chrome parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The ivory and clear were never factory sealed and have been inventoried complete including the instructions. 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.
AMT 1963 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 3 in 1 - Stock / Custom / Advanced Custom, 1/25, 6223-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$119
Rare first issue from late 1962/63. Never reissued. It is loaded with special features and includes a sealed metal tube of Body Putty, sandpaper, all required parts to build one of three versions (stock, custom or competition), numerous optional parts for suspension, motor, exterior and interior as well as custom decals. Molded in white, clear and chrome with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and includes all parts, putty, sandpaper, white wall stickers, and photocopied instructions. NOTE: missing decals, 'upholstery' sheet and the original instructions.
Wingnut Wings Jeannin Stahltaube 1914 - Taube, 1/32, 32058
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$269
Out of production and amazingly well detailed injection molded kit with a fret of PE details and a wide array of decal choices. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Vought F4U-1 Corsair Birdcage, 1/32, 60324
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$119
Easily the finest kit of this subject in this scale. Incredibly well detailed inside and out and includes PE parts and an excellent reference manual. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu Helen, 1/72, H102-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$56
1973 Revell Japan hardbox issue that includes a beautiful full color painting guide. Very nicely molded and detailed featuring raised and recessed details, complete cockpit, bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors and very good landing gear and engine detail. Includes a large decal sheet for many aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Hughes OH-6A Cayuse - Or Civil Hughes 500, 1/32, H146
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$69
1970 issue in large 1/32 scale. Includes parts for civil or military versions. Features complete interior, detailed cockpit, working main and tail rotors and optional gun packs. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals have bug damage to the backing paper only; the actual transfers are fine and have no damage.
Revell PZL P-11C, 1/72, H647
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$28
1966 issue two-piece box from Revell of England. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'fair+' with a big section of missing litho at the upper left and clear tape around the bottom of all four sides.
Revell USS Missouri Narrow Box - First Issue Pre 'S' Kit, 1/535, H301-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$115
First release 1953 hardbox pre 'S' kit and the first ship model that Revell cut their own molds for. Earlier Revell ship releases were ex-Gowland and Gowland molds for the small scale sailing ship series. It has been said that this kit was so popular for so long that it was Revell's best selling ship model of all time. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct medium gray. It has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, the original small parts 'krinkle' bag (torn open), flag sheet and instructions. The early style flag sheet is in 'excellent' condition and the instructions are the correct very large format for this issue and in 'excellent+' condition with the typical age yellowing as the only significant flaw. Please note that Revell did not furnish decals with this issue.
Revell 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Taxi/Fire Chief, 1/25, 6294
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
The last full size Chevrolet with rear wheel drive was the famous (or infamous, depending on your point of view) Caprice. Described as "Beautifully Aerodynamic" or "An Upside-Down Bathtub", most folks either loved or hated the design. But there was no mistaking the popularity and reliability. Civil sales were impressive and fleet sales to taxi or public service sectors were even more so. This kit is well detailed with full engine, engine compartment, opening hood, full suspension and underbody, complete interior, optional parts for Fire Chief and Taxi versions, rubber tires and much more. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: upper control arms, radiator & front suspension to chassis; (1) side view mirror to door; light bar built. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) part, the fire-chief radio. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Messerschmitt Bf-110 G-4 - (Bf110G4), 1/32, H250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$48
Hard-to-find 1974 issue with great box artwork. This large model is well detailed for that time and features full cockpit, hinged canopies, detailed landing gear, detailed engines with removable cowls and more. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'near mint' quality assembly as follows: (1) engine block built (2 pieces). There is no other assembly. It has been inventoried with all parts and instructions present. NOTE: missing decals. The box is 'good-' because of the pen writing and split lower side as shown.
Revell Western Figure Set - Miniature Masterpiece, 1/48, H509-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$85
Rare early Revell kit from 1955. Very well molded and detailed kit contains everything you need for the western diorama on the box top- nine animals, six cowboys, fence, saddle, pail, packs, rifle, skull, wagon wheel and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed 'krinkle' bag and includes instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glasser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally 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 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also.
Revell Martin Mariner PBM-5 - Lodela Issue, 1/118, H175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
Lodela issue. From the same molds as the detailed 1950s 'S' kit. Ideal builder. Features rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position crew doors and rotating props. Although from old molds, this builds into a nice model. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one flat bomb bay door, which is very easily made. Otherwise complete with all other parts present and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: top wing is broken cleanly in half. It fits back together perfectly if you wish to build the kit.
Revell Northrop SM-62 Snark - Intercontinental Guided Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/80, H1801-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$65
Rare 1957 original 'S' issue with fantastic artwork. Very nicely detailed model includes drop tanks, strap on boosters, base, launcher and crew of two. Molded in the correct gloss red. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Please NOTE that the box displays 'Good' or slightly better but is graded 'Fair' because it has two closed holes near the back of the boosters and a long closed split on the box top running from the lower far left side to the end of the blue logo background on the lower right. There decals are in amazing 'excellent+' condition. The instructions are fine other than the small, closed holes in the instructions from whatever punched the holes in the box.
Revell Russian T-34 Tank S Issue, 1/40, H538-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$85
Rare original hardbox issue from 1958; not the common 1990s reproduction. This is a superb model for that time and features working flexible treads, rotating turret with elevating gun, optional position hatches, four troops and more. Never started. All parts, decals and instructions have been inventoried 100% complete and are correct for this early issue. NOTE: one side of the upper hull is cracked. It fits back together perfectly. Please note that the box displays slightly higher than the 'very good++' grade but is rated as such because there are two short (1/2" long) closed tears on the bottom of the lower right short side.
Revell Cobra II P-39 Airacobra - Thompson Trophy Racing Aircraft - Master Modelers Issue, 1/45, H144-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$54
First issue hardbox dated 1962. This is a good model of the famous 1946 Thompson Trophy Winner with a modified P-63 King Cobra Allison engine. Features optional position cabin door, correct 4 bladed propeller, some cockpit detail, pilot figure, full landing gear and special 'Cobra II' decals. Molded in the correct high-gloss bright yellow and clear plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried and the actual aircraft is complete but NOTE: Missing the 'Y' tail stand. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions.