Cleveland Globe Swift - 30 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Aircraft, IT-96
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$72
The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, cut nose block, finished thrust button, main & tail wheels, carved prop blank, clear for windshield and more. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called 'The Aviation Craze' that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviations great Recruiter, Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 327
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$95
Still factory sealed. 1972 Big A softbox issue is in investment-grade condition. Features elevating gun, rotating turret, figures, operating treads and bogies and battlefield display stand.
Ventura Supermarine Spitfire Mk.18 - (Spitfire XVIII), 1/72, VN0201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$18
Limited run injection molded kit. Features injection molded main parts, cast metal details, vac canopy and full decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora French Nieuport 11 - Canada Issue, 1/48, 101-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$55
Rare hardbox issue is dated 1964 and includes the third issue artwork with French instructions announcement. This is the final issue to retain the original Jim Cox artwork. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. The box displays much higher than the 'excellent' grade but is rated as such due to a hard-to-see flaw on the lower wing of the foreground lower wing. Thanks to Eugene DuBey, we know some history on the aircraft that Aurora modeled. The tail # on the kit rudder is 1354, the number of a Nie 16 that served with "CAM de Dunquerke / St Pol sur Mer", 1916-17.
AMT Boeing B-52H Stratofortress, 1/72, 8623
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+++
$95
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. Out of production kit of the cruise-missile equipped "H" variant of the venerable Stratofortress. Very highly detailed and well molded. Features all recessed panel lines, nicely detailed cockpit and crew stations, choice of rear turret or 'constant tail section' (no gun), detailed gear wells, external fuel tanks, cruise missiles and pylons, optional position landing gear and decals for the last B-52 built, 61-040.
SIG Beechcraft Staggerwing 1/2 A Gas Powered Profile 18 Inch Wingspan Control Line, CL-17
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$38
The box has wear but the kit inside is in factory-new condition. A nice flying model featuring completely shaped and cut airfoil wings, cleanly die-cut fuselage, horizontal & vertical stabilizers, wing struts and many other parts, light-weight fuel-proof plastic engine cowling, fully formed metal wire torsion bar landing gear struts, rubber wheels, die-cut plywood firewall, other factory-shaped and cut wooden parts, elevator hinge material, full hardware package, a large, beautiful and extensive decal sheet, detailed instructions and more. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Airfix BAC-111 (One-Eleven) Braniff Airlines - Craftmaster Issue, 1/144, 2-88
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$54
Hard to find Craftmaster issue. Features optional position landing gear and working airstair rear door. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Braniff decals look 'excellent' but please always take precautions before using any older kit decals. There is an article (on this website) on how to save old decals.
Hubley 1930 Packard Model 740 Custom Roadster, 1/22, 4860-500
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$119
From the 1970s. Very well detailed with 143 parts. 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, removable hood, complete exhaust and suspension, working steering, flexible radiator hoses, rubber tires, chrome spoke wheels and working worm-gear steering. Has full interior detail with very clear thin windshields and special interior side panels. Never started. All the parts that were factory sealed are still sealed; the parts that were never sealed (the large metal ones) have been inventoried complete. With instructions and decals. 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 Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet TWA, 1/144, 3402
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$75
1979 Revell Advent issue from the original molds. Features excellent and extensive 'Star Stream' TWA decals, fine raised and many recessed panel lines, detailed landing gear that can be built retracted or extended, detail main gear bay, good engine inlet and exhaust detail and a large display stand. Molded in white and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
LS FOUR D4Y3 Type 33 Judy Dive Bombers, 1/72, 7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Includes FOUR kits, please read carefully. Radial engine Judy kit with high LS quality. TWO kits are mint, never started and are inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instruction sheet. TWO OTHER kits have very slight 'professional quality' sub assembly. With a total of four sets of decals, but all four kits share one set of instructions.
Monogram B-26 Invader - Four Star Issue, 1/67, P6-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$125
First issue from 1955. Rare. The first issue has a part number of 'P6-98', and the second issue is 'PA6-98'. Molded in correct gloss silver and clear plastic. Decals and instructions are excellent. Never started. Factory sealed bag or 100% inventoried with all parts decals and instructions present.
Collect-Aire F2H-2 / F2H-2N / F2H-2P Banshee, 1/48, 4827
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$200
Very rare; #242 of only 300 made. Currently the finest quarter-scale Banshee ever made. Features three different noses and cockpit configurations so you can build one of three versions, full cockpit, detailed gear wells and landing gear and markings for three different aircraft. Includes main cast-resin parts with fine recessed panel lines, many precision cast metal details, two clear vacuform canopies in as-new condition, extensive decals and detailed instructions. The kit has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Recommended only for experienced modelers who have previously built multi-media kits. Must be shipped insured.
Precision Scale Co D&RGW 30 Foot Reefer With Trucks HOn3 Narrow Gauge, 1/87, 305PK-607
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$32
Excellent model that is finely molded and detailed. Includes plastic trucks with metal wheels. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (all the small parts) are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed (the large parts) have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Aurora Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, 1/270, 494-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$125
Rare first issue with one-year only rectangular logo. Dramatic Jo Kotula box art with 1956 date. This is a very nice kit for that time, featuring raised and recessed panel lines detail, clear canopy, full landing gear and gear doors, outrigger gear and doors, wing tip tanks, decals and the correct clear rectangle-base early Aurora stand, which is also shown on the instructions. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. It is interesting to note that this kit is not a reissue of the Comet molds - this kit is original to Aurora. The Aurora kit is significantly larger that the Comet issue and varies in a great many details.
Heller Potez 63-II - (6311), 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Early to mid 1960s issue with high-gloss, wrap around box art and before Heller kits carried kit numbers. The 63.II was a further development of the successful Potez 631 and was used in the scouting and observation role. Four squadrons were equipped with this type. They saw heavy action and 63.11 losses were the greatest of all Armee de l'Air combat aircraft during the Invasion of France. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AV USK Polikarpov I-152 - Bagged, 1/72, AV1002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Still factory sealed. Limited edition injection molded model.
Hawk Triangle Box F4D Skyray, 1/72, 402
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$185
Rare Triangle Box issue from the late 1950s. As a marketing experiment, Hawk tried this novel and colorful box only with the Skyray. Dealers found it difficult to stack with other kits and it was discontinued. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This box is very good. Luckily, it is missing the factory tape seals that are usually across the top corners. There are no price tags and no other tape. The box has not been repaired. There is edge wear, some creasing and a short tear on the bottom but no litho or cardboard is missing.
Monogram GAM-63 Rascal Missile - with Transporter/Loader and Tractor - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PD42-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$475
Very rare. This is the one and only issue of this kit, dated 1958. High-quality kit for that time with plenty of features. Includes folding missile fins, rolling transporter/loader that actually cranks the missile up and down and side-to-side and the tractor/tug. Molded in the correct orange/yellow, bright red, white and black plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: postal insurance is required.
Hasegawa Douglas A-4E Skyhawk With CAM Decals - Golden Dragons VA-192, 1/32, 08131
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$55
Includes mint condition CAM #32-087 VAM-311 Tomcats MCAS Tl Toro 1977. With paint and marking guide. The actual kit is a large scale, very good quality Skyhawk. Features detailed cockpit, optional position speed brakes, detailed landing gear and wells and optional position slats and canopy. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa B-17F Flying Fortress, 1/72, 112
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$44
Earlier hardbox issue from the 1980s. Very nicely detailed for that time. Features very good cockpit & front compartment details, rotating turrets with elevating guns, working wing flaps, rotating wheels & props and more. Includes Hell's Angels nose art and another camo alternate decal. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.