Renwal Antoinette 1908 Monoplane and Voisin Farman 1908 Biplane, 1/72, 212-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
Hard to find. Early hardbox issue from the late 1950s/early 1960s. Kit includes both models. The Antoinette was the first plane in the world to attain an altitude of 500 feet, and the Voisin made the first city-to-city powered flight. These are unique and accurate kits. The original internal frame structure and details of the aircraft is built from injection molded plastic. When complete, it is covered with a very strong fabric which is included. The result is a very realistic aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Meikraft Models Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak - (D5581), 1/72, 1501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
Limited edition injection molded kit of only 2000 made. Includes full color decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Testors Ford 1971 Cougar II Concept Car, 1/25, 103
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$58
Still factory sealed. The Cougar II was a Ford 'Concept Car' first shown in 1964 and was touted as Ford's response to the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The Cougar II sported 'Vette-like looks, pop up headlights, up-swept tail, wrap around backlight, seating for two and sports car wheels. Actually, nothing could have been further from the truth. The Cougar II was just a teaser and had nothing in common with the Mercury Cougar, which was based on the Mustang. Kit features opening doors, steerable wheels, opening front hood, detailed 260 CID engine, chrome wire wheels, detailed racing tires, retractable headlamps, tubular frame and complete interior.
Monogram Supermarine Spitfire Mk.II - Douglas Bader or Pilot Officer A.S.C. Lumsden 'Bette', 1/48, 5239
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$25
1994 release from new molds and NOT a reissue of the old Four Star kit. It features very fine raised panel detail, very good cockpit, optional position three-piece canopy, rotating prop and decals for both aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, 1/72, 5434
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$34
Still factory sealed. 1984 issue of the famous two-seat strike aircraft. Well detailed and molded for that time. Features conformal fuel tanks, detailed landing gear and wheel wells, four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, two 1000 lb bombs, eight 500 lb bombs and 30mm gun pod.
Monogram MIL Mi-24 HIND Gunship - USSR / Nicaragua / Czech / Afghanistan Air Forces, 1/48, 5819
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$34
Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed kit from 1987. Includes markings for all Air Forces listed. Features detailed cockpit, elevating gun and rotating turret, full cabin interior, rotating front and rear rotors, optional position canopy and doors, full combat loadout and more.
Pyro Hawker Fury RAF - (ex-Inpact), 1/48, P608-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$27
Larger scale (1/48) Fury model. Nicely molded good detail and subtle fabric texture where appropriate. Features cockpit detail, pilot with positionable arms and full rigging instructions. Very colorful checkerboard decals. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/48, 102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
$44
Mint condition hardbox. This is the 4th known issue of this classic kit, and the second one to share the 102-100 kit number. The blue oval logo dates from the early 1960s. This is only the second box artwork used for this kit, and John Steel replaced Cox for the 'new look' from Aurora. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This is part of the famous Aurora WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft. The series began in 1956 and Aurora added new kits into the early 1960s. The line proved incredibly popular, so these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business.
Aurora SE-5 Scout British WWI Fighter, 1/48, 103-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$48
In investment-grade 'Near Mint' box condition with flawless color and gloss. Very light wear is the only flaw. 1963 issue has dramatic hardbox Jo Kotula artwork. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. This model was part of a very successful line of 1/48 WWI aircraft. The line proved very popular and Aurora expanded it through the 1960s. Many of them were sold right up until Aurora's demise in 1976.
Lindberg Laird Tuner Meteor Thompson Trophy Air Racer Roscoe Turner, 1/32, 70562
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$22
Still factory sealed. 1992 issue of the 1/32 Pyro kit. Well molded for the times, the kit features good cockpit detail, moving control surfaces, pilot figure and clear canopies. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
D&S Resin Me-109G (Bf-109G) - Experimental V-Tail (VJ-WC - werk no. 14003) Conversion, 1/72, C1
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$18
Rare cast resin conversion to make the V tail '109. Requires a base kit - Hasegawa 1/72 Bf-109G - to complete. Contains new aft fuselage section and rudders/elevators. Still factory sealed. Contains full and detailed instructions on the conversion and this unique aircraft. NOTE: rudders have warped, as is usual with fine, thin resin castings. You must be familiar with bending resin under hot water to make them straight again.
Monogram Arado Ar-234C-3/4 - III./KG76 flown by Ofw. Johne / 1.(F)/123 - Pro Modeler Issue, 1/48, 85-5979
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$68
Still factory sealed. Highly detailed and with all recessed panel lines. Extra parts are included to make the bomber version or the reconnaissance variant and decals are included for both. The Ar-234C-3/4 was the fastest production jet aircraft of WWII. On one test, the pilot reported tail flutter and control unpredictability at high speeds. We now know that he was approaching the speed of sound.
Pavla Henschel Hs-129A, 1/72, 72004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$20
Limited issue kit with injection molded parts, film instruments and photoetched details. Has decals for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Henschel 129A was the result of an RLM request for a ground attack aircraft capable of attacking armor. This was the result of Spanish Civil War experience. Construction began in October of 1938 and the aircraft first flew on May 20, 1939. The flying characteristics were less than satisfactory. Several aircraft of the pre-production batch did see service in France in a training unit. The "A" variant was never mass produced as the more powerful and docile Hs-129B was put into production.
Pyro 1909 Cadillac 30 Tourer, 1/32, C458-125
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$42
1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes rubber tires, brass plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood or 'bonnet'. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Pyro Gulf Star Tuna Clipper, 1/58, 264-349
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$65
Modeled from the two Tuna Clippers (sister ship is Sea Magic) of the Avondale Marine Ways Company of New Orleans. These hard-working boats and crews roamed the ocean year-around in a dangerous business. Many vanished without a trace. The Gulf Star was wrecked on a reef off Peru. Model has a hull length of 13.5 inches. Very nicely detailed kit even includes rigging material and rigging instructions. Never started. Parts are still in factory sealed bags. Includes instructions.
SMER Fokker S-11 Instructor Trainer, 1/50, 117
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$22
Rare kit of the Dutch Trainer in a large near 1/48 scale. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Dependable, sturdy, and reportedly docile, this primary trainer was developed soon after WW II, according to one source from a design concept created during the Occupation. Exported to Brazil, Bolivia, Israel, Italy and Paraguay (export decals not included in this kit). Some examples manufactured under license in Brazil (including a tricycle gear version) and Italy. A basic, utilitarian design sometimes compared to the DeHavilland Chipmunk. Several examples reported in civilian GA and aerobatic use as recently as 2017.
Top Flite MIG-15 JIGTIME - Flying Aircraft, A-2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$48
Rare 1950s kit in the famous Top Flight "JIGTIME" flying model series. The Jigtime series were wooden flying models but the tissue, rib and spar method was eliminated. The 3D (not profile) model kit is built off of central jigs and all the wood is factory painted with a colorful design. Includes vac canopy, launcher skid and rubber band. Reportedly flies at over 50 miles per hour...and since it is a Carl Goldberg design, it probably flies well. Appears to be very close to 1/48 scale. The kit has not been started and is in mint condition inside. No parts have been punched out of the sheets and the printing is clear and crisp. Complete with all parts and colorful instructions featuring Topsy and Flitey - your animated building assistants.
Lindberg Nautilus Atomic Submarine, 704
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$145
Rare first issue hardbox with script Lindberg logo. In the 1930s, Paul Lindberg was designing, building and flying stick and tissue aircraft like so many other men and boys of the time. His plans appear in Popular Aviation magazine and he made a good name for himself. When injection molding showed the way to increased kits sales in the late 1940s/early 1950s, he quickly teamed up with Mr. Olsen to create 'O-lin' models. Ray Gaedke was one the early artists for O-lin. In the early 1950s Paul Lindberg had control and had his name as the logo. The first logo is the one on this kit - 'Lindberg' in script with 'Products' arched across the top and 'Incorporated' arched across the bottom to create a broken circle around the script. Ray Gaedke continued his bold and colorful artwork for Lindberg, such as the box painting for the Nautilus here. The Nautilus appears to be the first sea vessel that Lindberg cut it's own molds for - the Chris Craft Express Cruiser, PT Boat, LST and Fleet Submarine (Ex-Varney) were done by O-lin. The model is an interesting work of fact and fiction - it includes a deck gun and what looks like a Regulus II missile for the deck! The scale is not known but it measures about 12 inches long when assembled. The model has never been started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix Fairey Swordfish - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1207-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$23
One of two Craftmaster issues which share the same dramatic boxart. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
UPC Mitsubishi Ki-46 IIIA Dinah - Ex-Marusan, 1/50, 5054-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$38
Large scale (1/50) Dinah from Marusan molds. Box artwork is by Scott Eidson, who did much of the famous Revell artwork. Features good cockpit details, crew, drop tank, retractable landing gear and optional position tail wheel, working rudder, aileron, elevator and flaps. Includes decals for three aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidson, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.