Mantua Golden Star English Brigantine - 20.5 Inch Long Wood Model, 1/150, 769
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
Excellent plank-on-frame model featuring die-cut, quality plywood bulkheads, deck and other parts, thick plywood center bulkhead support (keel), hardwood dowels as required, quality hardwood strips for planking, other wood as required, a large factory cardboard sheet with 7 factory sealed fittings bags still stapled in place, a giant detailed instruction sheet and full size plans. Fittings include over 100 brass and wood parts as well as rigging thread. The kit has not been started and no parts have been punched out. All fittings are factory sealed; the parts that were never factory sealed are complete with plans and instructions.
Monogram Curtiss P-40B Tiger Shark Test Shot - Bagged, 1/72, PA96
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
This kit came from the collection of one of Monogram's finest and talented Chief Designers, the man who created the original B-52 kit, B-17, B-24J, P-36A, P-39 Airacobra, P-61 Black Widow, DH Mosquito, at least one if not all of the 1/8 scale Ford cars, A-1E Skyraider and numerous other famous kits. In his collection were boxes (usually Four-Star armor that had been damaged on the box-assembly machine) labeled 'TEST SHOTS' and some with his name on it. After designing the model, he was still responsible for the entire program, at least up to the point of mass production. Test Shots were made near the end of the design process for the Chief Designer of that kit to inspect; if something was wrong, he ordered changed. If not, he would clear the kit for production. Test Shots were usually made in whatever plastic was loaded into the silo at the time and in some cases reground plastic (from defects) was even used. This is one of those kits. Ever notice that all Monogram P-40s were molded in olive-drab plastic? Well, not in this case! This test shot is molded with most of the parts in a chocolate brown plastic, some in silver and the few remaining ones in green and clear plastic. This is a pre-first issue. It has never been started. The model is inventoried with all parts and instruction present. The Four Star issue instructions are mint and may have come with the test shot for his approval or they may have been added later. I have included them because they were in the same 'TEST SHOT' box as the kit. As a note, the test shots of the Monogram Four Star Helldiver were molded in silver and clear - clear dive brakes and many other clear parts! Some test shots of the Hawker Hurricane were molded in gloss gray with a little bit of white added so the designer could see exactly how the plastic moved into and filled the cavities.
AMT 1936 Ford Stock Roadster or Chopped or Stock Coupe 3 In 1 Kit, 1/25, 36-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$85
Rare, early AMT 3 In 1 Customizing Kit. The original hardbox has great color, very good gloss four solid corners and no tape tears or price tags. Features all parts to build any version and custom tips from George Barris. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, whitewall stickers, decals and instructions. NOTE: decals have some flaking. NOTE: many of the original black plastic parts have tire burns. I have also included non-burned gloss gray parts to replace the black ones just in case you wish to build the kit. The gloss gray ones are also from an early issue (I have seen the this early issue molded both in black and gloss gray).
Aurora-KB TWO Boeing P-26A - 34th Attack Squadron - Collector's Series, 1/48, 1115-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$56
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown, and even two 'Battle Terrain' display bases. The aircraft are molded in yellow and clear plastic, while the base is molded in brown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The 1972 hardbox release of the P-26A features movable ailerons, rudder & elevators, pilot figure, good cockpit & engine detail, rotating propeller & wheels and a special large plastic terrain display.
Academy Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina, 1/72, 2123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Dated 1993. Excellent model that is very well detailed. Molded with very fine, all recessed panel lines. Features interior detail, beaching gear, optional bomb load, optional position wing tip floats, rotating propellers and very colorful decals for the pre-WWII aircraft shown on the box top. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Santa Maria - Columbus' Flagship, 1/90, 5627
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$47
From 1991. Large scale model with excellent detail typical of all Revell sailing ship kits. Comes with figures, preformed sails, rigging thread, directions/rigging diagrams, and colorful markings and flags. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Tirpitz German Battleship, 1/570, 5042
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$46
1984 issue from the quality original molds. Even today Revell's original Bismarck and Tirpitz kits are acknowledged as being very accurate (and more accurate than most newer kits). Well detailed, full-hull kit features 131 pieces, 3 propellers & rudder, elevating main guns in rotating turrets, detailed secondary and AA armament, detailed superstructure, life boats and more. Includes rigging diagram. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Midwest The Peterboro Canoe - Success Series, 1/12, 982
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$44
An excellent, true-scale plank-on-frame kit which features full size rolled plans, "Illustrated Success Series" construction manual, Micro-Cut quality cherry, basswood & mahogany, cleanly pre-cut parts including forms, strongbacks, stems and decks, flexible basswood planking strips and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes plans and instructions.
Jo-Han 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Front Bumper / Rear Bumper / Four Wheels - Promo - Bagged, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Includes the six chrome plated parts shown in the photo. The chrome plating is in 'near mint' condition with only very slight and small flaws. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of 1990s promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. I am 99% sure that these parts will also work on the Jo-Han model kit (and not just the promo).
Cleveland Curtiss P-6E Hawk Pursuit - Wooden Flying Aircraft, 1/16, M-21
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$95
From the late 1930s. This is an early issue in the cardboard box with 'Cleveland World Famous Models' printed in silver, which is in unusually good condition. This is a scale flying model in the museum scale of 1/16. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, pre-drilled nose block, fully formed wheels, thrust button & spinner, pre-routed/drilled wheel pants stock, various sizes of metal stock, other balsa stock as required, color insignia, covering material and highest quality plans. 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 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.
Hasegawa C-130H Hercules - JASDF 40th Anniversary 401 Sq Komaki Air Base, 1/200, MX102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
From 1995 and features 61 pieces, very fine recessed panel lines, optional position rear main cargo door and rear cabin doors, detailed main gear wells, drop tanks and more. With extensive decals for the special box photo aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell B-25 Pacific Raiders - Mitchell Bomber / Doolittle Tokyo Raid, 1/64, 85-0216
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$30
2008 SSP reissue of the 1965 'Pacific Raiders', which in turn was a reissue of the 1954 'S' kit - just in Pacific colors and markings. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Honda CR-X Delsol SiR Open Car, 1/24, 12550
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$59
Very high quality kit that you would expect from Fujimi. Finely molded and features very good chassis, suspension, brakes & exhaust, detailed interior, clear parts for every lens on the car and more. Extensive decal sheet includes instrument faces. Molded in gloss black, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Supermodel Aermacchi MB-339A - Italian Air Force / Argentina Naval Air Force 1982 / (MB339), 1/72, 10-018
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Hard-to-find two seat attack variant of the popular MB-326. Nicely molded with fine raised panel line detail, good cockpit, two piece canopy, weapons load and more.
Pavla Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder - With Warner Engine Or UC-61K With Ranger Engine - Argus M.I Or Argus Mk.III - (Civil Model 24), 1/72, 72029
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
This is the military version of the famous Fairchild 24 and can make one of several versions, USAAF, two RAF or US Coast Guard. Very well detailed featuring fine recessed surface detail, realistic raised fabric/rib detail, choice of in-line or radial resin engines, other resin details, full interior, parts for either version including two types of landing gear and more. Includes decals and paint guide for USAAF aircraft at Middletown, USCG Coat Guard based at Charleston, South Carolina, a British Argus Mk.I that served as a light transport with the Middle East forces and also and Argus Mk.III with 221st Group Communications Sqn at the HQ of the 14th Army in Central Burma. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. This aircraft was popular in the 1930s as Hollywood actors and businessmen were among the many owners.
Airfix Grumman J2F6 Duck - Wartime or Postwar Markings, 1/72, 263
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$30
1960s type Three logo issue. The amazing Duck first flew in 1934, saw service all through WWII and was not phased out until the mid 1950s. This is a very nicely molded and detailed model that features markings for both aircraft, under-wing bomb load, optional position canopy, interior with crew members, lower cabin for passengers, optional position landing gear and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box is heavily worn but the decals and instructions are both in 'excellent' condition.
Airfix Curtis Helldiver SB2C - VB-8 USS Ticonderoga 1945 / VA-102 US Navy Reserve Sq Glenview 1948, 1/72, 02031
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$30
Dated 1986 and features 76 pieces, folding wings, optional partsfor S2BC-4 or -5 variants, interior detail, canopy molded in the correct five different sections for optional positions, two position bomb bay doors, internal bomb load and external drop tanks and wing mounted missiles. Includes decals and paint guide for both aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Submarine I-370 and I-68 IJN With Kaiten, 1/700, WLS073
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
Very highly detailed waterline small scale (1/700) model. Contains both submarines and separately molded Kaitens. This kit has never been started. Inventoried with all plastic parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: missing metal weights.
Platz TWO T-6 Texan - JASDF Trainer Aircraft - With Decals For 7 Aircraft, 1/144, PF-20
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$28
Includes two complete models and certainly ranks among the finest 1/144 scale models ever made. Features all new tooling, excellent detail, super-fine recessed panel lines, optional canopies for T-6G or SNJ-5/T-6F variants, very good cockpit, enclosed and detailed landing gear wells, optional position (up or down) landing gear and more. Includes two display stand. Includes a extensive decal sheet with black wing walks and anti-glare cowl, stencils and a wide variety of markings for at least 7 different aircraft. There is a full color painting guide on the back of of the box. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Avro Lancaster Heavy Bomber, 1/96, 359P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$65
Very rare 1950s issue. Features clear turrets and canopy, rotating propellers & wheel, paint guide and decals for Lancaster WPF or VNN. Includes the correct large format display stand and glue capsule. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in amazing 'excellent++' condition. NOTE: as is typical with these kits, the glue capsule burst and melted one short section of of one lower landing strut. While all four propeller are present, one propeller blade was melted completely away. I have included another early black plastic propeller that has only slightly larger blades; it could be used to fabricate a replacement blade if you wish. The box is 100% complete and solid with four original corners, no tears, missing litho, price tags or tape (other than age marks from the original factory sealing tape). However, it has been darkened as shown.