ESCI Leopard 2 Battle Tank - Switzerland or Germany, 1/35, 5022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$20
Nicely molded and detailed 1/35 scale armor kit. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Dumas Tuna Clipper Tuna Purse Seiner - 37 Inches Long for R/C or Display, TC-37
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
Still factory tape sealed. A stunning scale model of the beautiful 1,100 ton ship made by Campbell Industries, San Diego, California. The kit features pre-cut mahogany and birch parts, deck hardware, rudder, propeller and shaft and instructions with full size plans.
Monogram Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - (F6F5) 'White Box' Issue, 1/48, 6832
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$42
Still factory sealed. 1973 release of the classic Four Star kit from 1963. This is one of a very popular series of World War II aircraft that Monogram originally released in the 1960s. The wings fold properly as on actual aircraft, the landing gear retracts including tail wheel and arresting hook and includes bombs, drop tanks and rockets. Well molded and detailed kit for that time.
AMT 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline - Stock / Street / Custom, 1/25, T284
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$42
Still factory sealed. Can be built any one of three ways. Includes extensive customizing and street parts. Features detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, detailed underside, complete interior and rubber tires.
Fujimi D4Y4-S Type 43 Suisei 'Judy' - Carrier Dive Bomber, 1/72, C-8
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$25
This model dates from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Features all fine recessed panel lines, gear well and cockpit detail and optional bomb and drop tank loads. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Hawker Hunter FGA Mk.9 or Mk.59 - RAF No. 54 Sq 1969 or Swiss No.1 Sq 1964, 1/72, F204
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
Late 1970s final logo issue. Includes parts and decals to make either version/aircraft. Excellent full color painting guide is located on the bottom of the box. Typical high quality Frog kit with fine panel lines and no rivet detail so it builds up to a realistic model. This kit has not been started. NOTE: missing display stand. Otherwise inventoried with all airplane parts, decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Blue, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Hobby Boss Morser Karl-Gerat 040/041 Mortar Initial Version, 1/72, 82904
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$24
Very cleanly molded and well detailed modern kit dated 2007. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1964 Ford Fairlane Tasca Thunderbolt Dragster, 1/25, 7450
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$28
Still factory sealed. 1990 Hot Rod magazine issue. Very nice kit with detailed chassis and engine, opening hood, full interior and more. Molded in maroon, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires.
Revell Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind - Kikoler/Brazil Issue - (R3Y2), 1/168, H178
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$44
Ideal builder. Same molds as the classic 1950s 'S' kit. Features counter-rotating props, opening cargo nose and loading ramps. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Kikoler issue made in Brazil using the original 'S' box artwork. Likely from the early to mid 1960s.
VP Blohm & Voss BV-40 Armored Attack Glider - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$14
Very high quality vac kit. Beautifully molded with all fine recessed panel lines. Includes white vac parts and clear window material. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Matchbox M47 Patton Tank, 1/32, 40990
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$32
Still factory sealed. I very strongly suspect that this is the ex-Renwal kit. Features rotating turret, elevating 90mm gun, hinged doors and hatches, flexible treads, detailed engine compartment and US Army decals.
ESCI Harrier GR.5 - RAF 233 OCU, 1/72, 9065
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$14
Still factory sealed. Nicely molded and features a good cockpit, optional position canopy and air brake as well as four BL755 cluster bombs, two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and more.
Monogram General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, 1/48, 5401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$28
Still factory sealed. 1995 issue from the popular older molds of this early F-16 with AIM-9 Sidewinders and two wing mounted drop tanks. Features full cockpit, fine panel lines, detailed wheel wells and more.
Trumpeter TWO 06202 (20 Total) F4F-4 Wildcats / TWO 06203 (20 Total) TBD-1 Devastators, 1/350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
Includes all 4 sets with a grand total of 20 F4Fs and 20 TBDs. Very highly detailed with all recessed panel lines and individually molded landing gear and other details. Molded in clear. All sets are complete and never used. Includes decals and instructions on the back of the box.
Cleveland Kling's Folkerts Speed King Racer - Balsa Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-71
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$79
Older issue in the cardboard box with 'Cleveland World Famous Models' printed in silver. From around 1937-1942. This is a Cleveland model in museum scale of 1/16. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. This kit is specifically designed as a scale model with retractable landing gear. However, if you do wish to fly it, additional instructions are provided on the necessary modifications. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: there is light bug damage to some paperwork. 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 running single-owner (77 years) model airplane business- 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 'Aviation's 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.
Monogram Twin Mustang F-82G Day Fighter or F-82F Night Fighter - 449th Sq Ladd AFB Alaska Last Prop Driven Fighter in the USAF Retired Nov. 12 1953 / Col. Oliver Cellini C.O. of 52nd All Weather Group Mitchell AFB, 1/72, 85-5257
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$18
Well molded and detailed kit with traditional high Monogram quality. Features good duel cockpit detail, opening and closing canopies, detailed gun bay with removable service hatch, detailed gear wells, optional radar, drop tank and rocket parts and markings for both day (silver scheme) and night fighter (black) version. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1965 Chevelle Station Wagon 3 in 1 Customizing Kit - Stock / Custom / Racing, 1/25, 8745-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$89
Very rare in complete and never started condition. First issue that is well detailed and molded in ivory, clear, red-tint clear, chrome and with rubber narrow whitewall tires as well as a drag slicks. Includes full underside and chassis detail, complete engine and engine compartment, opening hood, full interior and parts for the stock or highly customized version. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please NOTE the decals are intact but have the typical micro-cracking from age. There are repairable tire burns - one to the firewall, one to the custom push bar bumper and on the bottom of the maintenance ramps.
RCM Heinkel He-162 A-2, 1/32
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$74
SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Kit includes resin and/or metal details -clear canopy and full size plans/instructions. Details included will vary from kit to kit but may contain landing struts - wheels - props - engines (not jets) - some cockpit parts - seats - etc. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. Decals not furnished. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.
Astro Flight Inc Electra-Fli - 45 Inch Wing Span Early Electric R/C
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
Also includes correct size Cox #245 6x4P plastic props (sealed pack of two) and Du-Bro Low Bounce Shock Absorbing Sheels 1 3/4" diamter, also sealed. The actual kit is a classic by AFI. There was a time when electric flight was pioneering and daring, and that, with it's performance, made this aircraft was the hit of the 1972 Nationals. As the box says 'The Quiet Revolution Is Here!' Features simple and sturdy balsa construction, stable aerodynamics and snappy performance. Has numerous die-cut parts, fully formed landing gear struts, some plastic parts, hinges, hardware, full size plans and easy-to-follow instructions. 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 plans and instructions. NOTE: this kit comes in a very sturdy box. It will be shipped in this box (with no external box) unless you specify otherwise.
Hudson Miniatures 1906 Columbia Electric Old Timers, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$85
Dated 1949 and very well detailed for that time. Big scale kit features numerous die-cut and machined-to-shape wooden parts, beautiful plastic wheels, leaf spring assemblies and lanterns and a number of metal parts, accessories and die-cut cardstock. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag and all other parts have been inventoried present. Includes large, excellent, detailed plans with instructions. The Columbia Electric was manufactured by the Electric Vehicle Co. of Hartford, Conn. It had a 1.5 HP motor with chain drive and three speeds. It cost $1350 in 1906 and tipped the scales at 1660 pounds. We think of electric cars as 'new' today but they are anything but. There were many advantages (and manufacturers) of these cars. There were no fuel lines and radiators to freeze in the winter and no overheating in the summer. They used no smelly gasoline and produced no odor when operated. The complete lack of noise made them popular with the ladies and the range was between 40 and 50 miles on a charge - not bad at all considering you could not very far anyway (on regular business or errands) in 1906. Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.