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Frog Gloster Javelin, 1/72, 324P

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

$49   

Rare 1950s issue with terrific box art. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear with two round metal nose weights, a green glue capsule and a large, round-based clear Frog stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one flat inner gear door; easily made from any flat stock plastic. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are amazing 'excellent+++' condition and flat. Slight yellowing is the only flaw. Instructions are in 'very good++' condition.

Frog Bristol Beaufighter Mk.21 - 31 Sq 77 Wing Dutch East Indies 1944 / 22 Sq RAAF Australian Air Force Sanga Sanga Phillipines Late 1944, 1/72, F291

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$27   

Very nicely molded kit with no rivets for a realistic model when built. Has load-out and markings for the two Royal Australian Air Force aircraft listed. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all 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, 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.

Frog Fairey Gannet - Red Series, 1/72, F331

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$20   

1960s 'Red Series' issue. Molded in medium gray, clear and with a light green Frog stand and stand arm. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: the shaft has broken off the propelller and is missing. It can be replace easily with stock plastic.

Frog Blackburn Shark Torpedo Bomber - FAA RNAS Ford (1940) / Portuguese Navy Lisbon 1936 / 820 Sq FAA HMS Courageous 1937, 1/72, F179

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

$30   

Final logo issue from the late 1970s just before Frog ceased production. Nicely molded kit contains parts and decals for all three versions. Features extended or folded wings, separately molded control surfaces, prop, wheels, optional floats or wheeled version and torpedo and bomb loads. With color painting guide and decals for the three aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes 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.

Frog Bristol Blenheim I, 1/79, 395P

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

$62   

Rare 1950s small-scale issue with great box art. Molded in black and clear and even includes the original glue capsule. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Frog Hawker Typhoon, 1/72, 389P

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

$30   

Excellent condition 1950s issue that even includes the glue capsule. Nicely molded with all recessed panel lines. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Frog Short Sealand Amphibian, 1/103, 383P

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

$69   

Rare. This 1950s kit is well detailed with recessed panel lines and clear side & cockpit windows. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Bandai Russian Medium Tank T34/76 (T-34/76), 1/48, 057373

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

$26   

Rare 1/48 scale kit that is part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point 1/48 armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and detailed crew members that can be assembled in almost any position. Never started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals and instructions.

Monogram Sherman M4A1 Screamin' Mimi - with T34 Rocket Launcher, 1/32, 6500

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

$68   

Still factory sealed. 1983 issue of the this classic kit that was first issued in 1975. Very highly detailed for that time.

Special Hobby Junkers Ju-388 K/L - (Ju388K/L), 1/72, SH72021

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

$89   

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Rare limited production kit and the only injection molded '388. Includes resin and photoetched details. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Tamiya F35 French Light Tank, 1/35, 35373

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$38   

An excellent and highly detailed model. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Revell 1923 T Roadster Frame, 1/25, C1128

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

$36   

Rare. Early to mid 1960s 'Custom Car Parts' issue in a very narrow box with a header for hanging. All parts are chrome plated. Never used and complete with all parts and instructions (on the back of the box). Please note this is the 'black background' issue of this kit. Another issue had the parts against a yellow background.

Special Hobby Fairey Barracuda Mk.II, 1/48, SH48021

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

$56   

This kit is very well detailed and features injection molded parts with very fine recessed panel lines, many cast resin parts and photoetched details, full cockpit, excellent gear well detail, separately molded lower wing flaps and more. Includes a large decal sheet and full painting guide for multiple aircraft. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Revell Blohm & Voss BV-222 V-2 - (Bv222V-2), 1/72, 04383

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$95   

From all new molds. Very large and highly detailed inside and out with 282 pieces. Features complete interior with all crew stations, detailed cockpit, engines, optional position boarding doors and much more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Bandai Chieftain Medium Tank - Motorized, 1/50, 8214-350

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$40   

Rare issue for motorizing. Features all motorizing hardware; metal gear box with brass shafts and nylon bushing, pinion gear, screws, brass drive wheel shafts, contacts and springs. The model has very good detail for that time and realistic drive through the tracks. The tracks are 100% intact and still fully flexible. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that Bandai did not supply the motor with this kit (it uses a common RE-14).

Bandai Panzer H 18/2 Auf Gw II (105mm) WESPE Sd.Kfz.124, 1/48, 058221

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

$29   

Still factory sealed. Rare 1/48 scale kit from the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and detailed crew members that can be assembled in almost any position.

Bandai Anti-Tank Gun IV Nashorn - (Hornisse Sd.Kfz. 164), 1/48, 058258

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$29   

Rare kit that is part of the classic and highly detailed 1/48 Bandai Pin Point armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

AMT 1964 Mercury Marauder 2-Door Hardtop 3 in 1 Kit - Stock / Custom / Racing, 1/25, 6022

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

$34   

Still factory sealed. Recent reissue using the original molds from kit #6324-150. Features numerous optional parts for all three versions, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, detailed chassis, full interior and much more.

Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf-109E4 - Or E7/8, 1/72, 107

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$16   

Very cleanly molded with fine recessed panel lines and includes parts and decals both both variants (III/SKG210 Eastern Front 1941 or JG26 Galland 1940). Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Revell P2V-7 Neptune - 'S' Issue - (P2V7), 1/104, H239-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$125   

1955 first issue hardbox with timeless 'S' box art. This series of models is considered the apex of model kit box art and it is easy to understand why they are so popular with collectors today. This was a nicely molded and detailed kit for that time and is molded the correct gloss silver and clear and includes the famous Swivel Base Display Stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'good' with general wear, edge wear and short tape tears on the long sides.