Drone Engineering Secret Weapon - Spectacular Disel Flyer - 38 Inch Wingspan Super Stunt Control Line Model Designed For Diesel Engine
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$125
Very rare and from 1948. This is a completely prefabricated, balsa and hardwood super-stunt control line design by Leon Shulman. At that time it was capable of doing every possible maneuver that control line models could perform and some that could not be done, such as a loop and vertical 8's. It can literally be built in a few hours and features factory cut and carved, high-quality wooden parts, shaped and hollowed leading edges, tapered training edges, hardware, fully formed wire landing gear (or to be used as a take-off trolley that remained on the runway to improve performance), covering tissue and more. The full size plans include heavily illustrated step-by-step assembly as well as complete flying tips from the famous designer. NOTE: this kit has 'excellent' quality sub assembly as follows: bellcrank to elevator; upper & lower fuselage and hardwood reinforcements assembled. Horizontal stabilizer and elevator are very neatly sanded. There is no other assembly. The model has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork included. Please note that the covering tissue has bug damage. In 1948 Drone Diesel also produced and marketed the 'Dronette' Sport Flyer & Stunt Trainer and the 'Hot-Rock,' a National Open Stunt Champion in 1947. These model, with the 'Secret Weapon,' promoted 'Diesel At Its Best,' the Drone Diesel Engine with a Class B displacement of .297, bore of 21/32 and Stroke of 7/8". The compression ratio was whopping 18 to 1. A speed control and variable compression head were also available.
Fujimi Ferrari 365GTS/4 Daytona Spyder, 1/24, 24
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$58
Very high quality kit that you would expect from Fujimi. Finely molded and features highly detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, detailed frame with full suspension, driveline, exhaust and brakes, complete interior, spare tire, top 'boot' for top down, convertible top in the 'up' position with frame, full tool kit and more. Includes name plate with stand and extensive decals that have instrument faces. Molded in white, gray, butterscotch, clear, chrome and with rubber tires. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Curtiss Hawk P-6E, 1/43, 116-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$42
First issue from 1956 that still has the 1954/55 early logo. This was a well-reviewed and fine kit for that time. It features moving ailerons, elevators and rudder, 'good' cockpit, pilot figure, clear windscreen, rotating wheels & propeller and more. Molded in the correct gloss dark green and clear & includes the correct large rectangle-based early Aurora stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Even includes the original factory tissue packing paper.
Model Airways Nieuport 28 1917, 1/16, 1002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$169
Excellent model from 2000 that builds the skeletal inner structure of a Nieuport 28. Features over 190 laser cut hardwood (basswood, birch and plywood) parts, over 200 Britannia metal, copper, aluminum, steel, brass and rubber parts and over 50 Britannia metal castings for the Gnome-Rhone Type 9N rotary engine complete with all cylinders, distributor, spark plugs and crankcase. Details other than the engine (which is a kit to itself) include turnbuckles, guy wires, compression bar, pulleys, wire support brackets, struts, flight instruments, tires and much more. Includes three sheets of full size plans and very detailed instructions. Completed wingspan is 20 inches. Never started. All of the small parts and many of the large parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The few larger parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes all plans and instructions.
Revell Airborne Marines Gift Set - A-4D Skyhawk and HRS-1 Helicopter, 1/48, G271-195
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$295
From 1956 - the first and only issue of this rare holiday season gift set. Contains the A-4D Skyhawk and HRS-1 both with US Marine markings. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape, price tags, torn or missing litho. However, it has the typical 'cross hatch' marks from the original ribbon that Revell shipped these kits with as well as heavy ribbon marks along the top as shown; there is also moderate wear on the top long side. Inside, the HRS-1 is molded in the correct dark blue plastic and the famous clear Revell base and correct Marines decals for this this issue. The A-4 is molded in the correct medium gray with the clear base and correct and colorful Marines markings for this kit. The instructions are correct also and show these unique decals on the models. The kits have never been started. Both are still in the factory sealed internal bags and include decals and instructions in excellent condition.
J Zinger Products THREE 18-8-14 Wood Propellers NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propellers of the size and quantity listed. Please note that the package you receive may or may not have the yellow header. I have duplicates of some props and some are missing the header.
Aurora AT-6 Texan, 1/48, 70-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Hardbox release dated 1960. This is the harder-to-find issue because it has desirable 'Famous Fighters' in the logo border. The one without 'Famous Fighters' is much more common. This was a nice kit for the time featuring 'good' cockpit detail, pilot and student figures, rotating prop and USAF decals. Molded in silver and clear. 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 ranked 'good' because there is light brown age spotting on the box top; you can see it best against the yellow areas.
Hasegawa Kawasaki C-1 SKE Version - JASDF Tactical Cargo Aircraft, 1/200, MX3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Very finely molded with all recessed surface detail, optional position landing gear and more. Includes decals for 26 different aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Nichimo IJN Ashigara Heavy Cruiser Motorized, 1/500, U-5015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$79
1970s issue with fantastic box art. This is part of Nichimo's famous 1/500 scale battleship and heavy cruiser line. This full hull kit is designed for operation in water or static full hull or waterline display. Nicely detailed and features lower hull molded in a 'IJN Hull Red' and all other parts molded in a very realistic dark gray. Includes all hardware for motorizing with brass battery contacts, metal shaft, cv joint, switch and more. The kit has never been started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the hardware bag has been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. Nichimo did not include the motor in this issue; it had to be purchased separately. Please note that the box has pen scribble on the right as shown.
Tamiya Ford GT - With K&S Photoetched Brass Mesh Screen, 1/24, 24346
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$32
Includes K&S PE Brass mesh which is perfect for the hood, lower grill and side intakes. The actual model is from all new molds dated 2018 and is well detailed inside and out. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro Brig of War American Privateer, B368-75
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
Dated 1967 and has great artwork. This kit represents one of the earliest ships built by Yankee craftsman during the Revolutionary War. The vessel was speedy and handled so well that the British copied a captured brig. They were well suited to commerce raiding but were not of the size and strength needed to take on Royal Navy units. Nicely molded small scale ship model features full hull, separately molded deck cannons, anchors & masts, billowing sails and display stand. Measures about 7 inches long at the longest point. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Moebius Colonial Viper Mk II From Battlestar Galactica, 1/32, 912
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$49
Still factory sealed. Very large scale and well detailed model from new molds.
Griffon TWO Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter J - USSR Or Libyan Aircraft Shot Down In The Gulf Of Sidra August 1981, 1/72, S-01
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$28
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Features recessed panel lines, good cockpit, pilot figure, optional position canopy, outboard wings that swing, drop tank, air-to-air missiles and more.
Jim Shirley Productions USS Chicago CG11 1960s - Guided Missile Cruiser, 1/700, JFL0011
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$125
Very rare. This kit has a beautifully cast resin main hull and like most resin ships, is considered superior to injection molding. There are numerous other resin details. Includes full instructions with parts guide and illustrated assembly steps. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes all paperwork.
Planet Models Junkers Ju-287 V3 (A-1) - (Ju287V3), 1/72, 068
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Rare, well detailed, high-definition cast resin model. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Junkers Ju287 series was probably the most advanced WWII bomber to actually fly. Development continued until the end of the war; the Soviets captured the remaining aircraft, moved them to the USSR, completed and flew them. This turned out to be key to future Soviet bomber designs.
Heller DH-89 Dragon Rapide - British Civil 'Air Couriers Ltd' or French Air Force Navigation Trainer, 1/72, 345
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
1970s Heller issue with the 'Black Box' design. Very nicely molded with recessed control surfaces, fine raised panel lines, good cockpit, full cabin interior and more. Includes markings for the two aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Sikorsky H-19 Rescue Helicopter, 1/48, H173
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$59
Very popular 1974 reissue of the famous 1950s 'S' kit. Features optional position clam-shell doors, detailed Pratt and Whitney R-1340 Wasp Engine, movable main and tail rotors, full cockpit, crew of two, downed pilot for rescue and can be built as the land version with wheels or float version. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Dragon Flakpanzer IV Ostwind - 3.7cm Flak 43 - Smart Kit, 1/35, 6550
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$49
Incredibly detailed armor model with over 650 pieces, many brass PE details on two frets, amazingly detailed 'Magic Track' individual treads and much more. Includes decals & paint guide for five different vehicles.
Hobby Boss F9f-3 Panther / AMT Hawsegawa F-86F Sabre And A-7A Corsair II / Amodel Yak-38 / Academy F/Z-18C Hornet, 1/72, 87250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good to VG
$34
SALE!! Includes all 5 aircraft kits. The Amodel Yak-38 is never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Academy F/A-18C is never started, inventoried complete with all parts present and includes decals and instructions. For the Hasegawa A-7A Corsair II, NOTE: it has minor and 'excellent' quality sub assembly to 2 parts, one set of wing halves. There is no other assembly; inventoried 100% complete. The Hasegawa F-86 has no assembly and is 100% complete but NOTE: the interior parts are airbrushed to 'excellent' quality. There is no other painting. On the Hobby Boss Panther, NOTE: the cockpit tub has been built to 'professional' quality; there is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell CV-59 USS Forrestal - The First Super Carrier, 1/542, H339
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$149
Still factory sealed. 1977 issue of the very popular 1950s 'S' kit. Features one-piece full hull with complete rudders and propeller detail, one piece flight deck, highly detailed island structure, separately molded AA armament and gun directors, ship's boats, moving elevators, crane & antenna booms, flight deck crash crane, 11 tractors, airwing of 18 A3D Skywarriors, F7U Cutlass, FJ-3 Furies, F2H-4 Banshees and 2 HUP-3 Helicopters, display stand and more.