Airfix SS France Ocean Liner - Craftmaster Issue - (Norway), 1/600, S2-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$174
Rare mid 1960 issue of this popular ocean liner that was broken up for scrap. Kit measures over 20 inches long when assembled and is nicely detailed for that time. Molded in white and clear. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Moebius Rocket Transport Spindrift From Land Of The Giants - With Full Color Interior, 168
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$24
Small scale but nicely molded in orange and clear. Measures about 4" long when assembled. Even includes very detailed color interior panels of cardstock, decals and a detailed painting guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa 1903 Wright Flyer 1 1/16 Scale Museum Model, 1/16
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$459
Rare and large 1/16 scale museum quality kit. The four aircraft in this series (Wright Flyer, Fokker DR-1, Sopwith Camel and SE-5 Scout) are widely considered to be the finest model aircraft ever produced. This kit duplicates the world's first controllable powered aircraft using many of the original material in a near perfect representation of the inner structure of the aircraft. There are 303 parts made from die-cut plywood, Japanese cypress, cast soft metal, copper, rubber, brass, injection molded plastic and still other materials. Unlike the other three kits, this model can have the interior framework covered as the real aircraft or it can remain uncovered. Includes a Wright Brother pilot and display stand. The wingspan is 765mm (over 30 inches) when assembled. The engineering is world-class right down to the assembly plans. This kit has never been started. Nearly all parts are still in still in the factory sealed bags; the injection molded parts are the only ones not sealed and they have been inventoried complete. This kit was packed very carefully from the factory and all special internal boxes and inserts are included and in mint condition. Complete with instructions and roll-out plans. Please note, this item must be shipped insured.
Bronco Sd.Kfz.6 Mittlerer Zugkraftwagen 5ton (BN9b) Pioneer Version Half Track, 1/35, CB35041
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$29
Still factory sealed. Large 1/35 scale kit that includes photoetch details and decals for many different trucks.
Doyusha Concorde Supersonic Airliner - Air France or British Airways (ex Entex), 1/100, 100-CO-4000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$75
Large and very well detailed kit that is over 22 inches long when assembled. Features well over 100 parts, clear cockpit and passenger windows, excellent landing gear and gear well detail, adjustable position droop nose, detailed engine inlet and exhaust and even inner engines, a big display stand and 'mint' condition, factory sealed decals. Molded in gloss white, black and clear. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. This model is from the same molds as the Entex kit.
Heller Yak-3 Normandie-Niemen / P-47 Thunderbolt / P-39Q Airacobra / Morane Saulnier MS-230 / T-6G Texan, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good- to Sealed Mint
$38
SALE!! Includes all five kits. The P-39 and MS-230 are still factory sealed. The other three kits have never been started and are inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Monogram Speedee-Bilt F-84 F-51 and Superkit F-51 (P-51) F-84 - Little Air Force Assortment Gift Set
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$795
Very rare 1950s "pre-injection molded" gift set. Long before injection molded kit were made in the USA, Monogram produced perhaps the finest pre-fabricated wooden kits with plastic details. The Speedee-Bilt series were flying models with pre-painted and cut wooden parts with plastic props, cowls, pilots, etc. The Superkits were smaller static models with precarved wooden parts and many plastic details. The kits themselves are rare today, but the gift set is very rare. Monogram issued very few gift sets for injection kits, and even fewer in the early 1950s for the wooden kits. The gift set consists of a special 'Christmas' box with a tray and lift-off top with a cello window. This one contains 2 Superkits (F-84 Thunderjet and F-51 Mustang) and 2 Speedee-Bilts (also the F-84 and F-51). The outer box is intact with the original cello and is in Excellent condition with edge wear as the primary flaw. The four kits are in mint boxes and have never started. Each is 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present.
StromBecker American Airlines Convair Flagship, C-38
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Near Mint
$149
From the 1950s and with a 10 inch wingspan. This kit and box are in rare, investment-grade 'near mint' condition. Highly prefabricated kit made from solid western pine - not balsa wood. Makes a very impressive display model when built. Includes precut and shaped fuselage, wings, elevators, rudder and nacelles, a bag of detail parts including propellers, wheels, etc, wood filler and glue, sandpaper, detailed instructions and drawings with aircraft history and a large, colorful American Airlines decal sheet. Never started. 100% complete with all parts and plans. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacturer. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are precarved to shape - usually only a quick sanding would finish them.
Hasegawa Beaufighter Mk.X - 89th Sq Africa 1942-43 / 272nd Sq Malta 1942, 1/72, CP13
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$24
New Tooling release from 1998. Features all fine recessed panel lines, optional parts for Mk.VIC or Mk.VIF variants, optional metal exhaust pipes, 'good' cockpit and gear well detail and markings for both aircraft listed. There is no assembly but NOTE: the interior parts are neatly airbrushed the correct green. Quality of work is 'professional' and there is no other painting. Inventoried and missing the two small black prop retainers (simple cylinders with hold in the middle). Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Pegaso Chester Swee Pea with Airport Diorama - (Ex-Lindberg), 1/48, P2040
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$42
Still factory sealed. From ex-Lindberg molds. Includes a cardstock airport diorama.
AMT Parts Decor Airplane With Frame, 2806
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$22
Still factory sealed. Dated 1973. These kits were marketed under 'General Crafts' which was part of AMT. If you look closely, you can see AMT car parts making up much of the aircraft! The wings are car grilles and there are shock absorbers, semi side view mirrors, mag wheels, oil pan and more. Although not a scale model kit, I can remember this being a very popular craft at the time. Includes a 8.75" x 6.76" frame with metallic trim, black background with part identification printed directly on it, plated plastic injection molded parts, glue and instructions. There were at least 6 craft sets total; 2805 Early Roadster, 2806 Airplane and 2807 Viking Ship were all this size; the three others, 2905 Antique Auto, 2906 Iron Horse and 2907 Antique Planes were in 14.75" x 10.75 frames.
Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf-109E, 1/32, ST1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$39
From 1992 and nicely detailed inside and out. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: decals are intact and complete but have some visible age microcracking. Please see the article (on this website) about how to save old decals like these.
Aurora Ryan X-13 Vertijet With Trailer And Launcher, 1/48, 376-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$425
Old hobby shop stock that has never been up for retail sale. Very rare kit dated 1957; first and only issue. Very nice, large-scale model for that time with a fully operational mobile operations trailer. The aircraft is molded in gloss silver & clear while the trailer/launcher is bright yellow. The kit has never been started. When you open the box, it is exactly as it left the factory down to the packing tissue paper. The silver parts (aircraft) are still in the factory sealed bag. The yellow parts and clear canopy were never factory sealed and are inventoried complete. Includes 'excellent' condition decals and instructions. The box grades 'very good' which is rare for this kit. The red color is in unusually good shape, which is rare; as you may know, it usually ages poorly. The colors are bright and vibrant, all four corners are solid with no repairs, there is no fading, no tape, no price tags and no stains. Flaws include edge wear as shown and 3 small litho chips as well as creases visible at the lower left corner and center right. Although not perfect, it is one of the best I have seen.
Monogram 1934 Duesenberg SJ Town Car Murphy Body, 1/24, PC185
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$72
1996 reissue from the original molds. Very high quality kit of the classic Aristocrat of all American Built Cars. The SJ was powered by a supercharged 320 straight 8. The power plant muscled the 153.5 inch long chassis from 1-100 mph in 17 seconds and could top 104 mph in second gear. Model features a highly detailed rolling chassis build with full suspension, steering and driveline just like the actual automobile, detailed engine, removable hood, complete interior and more. Molded in black, clear, chrome, rubber and white. Never started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed (chrome and tires) have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Czech Model Goppingen Go-3 'Minimoa' - NSFK June 1939 / Czech National Aeroclub Rana 1945-46 / Exported by Zeppelin to Argentina / British Air Force of Occupation Gliding Club 1945, 1/72, G5016
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$38
Very high quality resin kit with decals for all the aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Aurora Mace TM-76 Guided Missile, 1/48, 130-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$315
1958 'Famous Fighters' first and only release. Large 1/48 scale kit of the early guided missile. Includes booster rocket and clear display stand. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Jo-Han 1965 Chrysler 300 Hardtop Customizing Kit - Stock Custom or Rally, 1/25, C1365-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$219
Very, very rare first issue. And even rarer in this condition - never built and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Features all parts for the three versions, detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, full interior, molded underside detail and more. Molded in ivory, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires and metal axles. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Amazingly I don't see any tire burns but NOTE: the instruction have some bug damage. The decals have minor bug damage restricted to the backing paper only and the actual transfers are clean.
ESCI Douglas R4D-5 South Pole Pioneer - (C-47), 1/72, 8251
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$44
Still factory sealed. Well molded with all recessed panel lines, full cockpit and interior, optional position doors, JATO rockets and skis. Includes decals for two US Navy versions.
Monogram Wright Cyclone Engine - Heritage Edition, 1/12, 6052
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$125
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top slightly concave. 1983 Heritage Edition reissue of the classic 1959 'Four Star' kit of the famous Wright Cyclone 9 (C9HE)that powered The SBD Dauntless, B-17, DC-3, A-12, SA-16 Albatross, Stratoliner, B-18, B-10 and so many others. Large scale kit is molded in black, red, grey and copper so no painting is needed. Has cut-away operational cylinder if you wish to add it.
Revell 1953 Jaguar XK-120 Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H56-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
1953 early issue molded in very light green plastic. The kit has not been started. It is still internally sealed in the factory 'krinkle' bag with the instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.