Revell H-16 Piasecki Transporter - 'S' Issue, 1/96, H223-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$115
First issue 1955 'S' issue. It is easy to see how this era of Revell box artwork is considered the peak of box art. The kit features working rotors, detailed rotor heads, detailed cockpit and pilot figure, opening rear drive-on cargo door, and the famous clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Box has exceptional color and gloss and four solid corners. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Model Airways Nieuport 28 1917 Skeleton Kit, 1/16, 1002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$255
Amazing model from 2000 builds a skeletal Nieuport 28 with 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 parts are still in the factory sealed bags and containers. Includes all plans and instructions. Please note that shipping insurance is required for this kit.
Aurora 12 O'Clock High P-51 Mustang, 1/48, 345-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$150
Rare limited issue. Hardbox is dated 1965. Issued as a promotion with the famous TV show "12 O'Clock High," which centered on the exploits of USAAF B-17s flying over Hitler's Germany. Has many working features: detailed engine with removable cowling, full cockpit and retractable landing gear. Molded in gloss olive drab and clear. The kit has no assembly, but NOTE: the interior parts are painted with one thin coat of zinc chromate green. There is no other painting. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Other kits in this rare series include the B-17 Bomber Formation (3 kits with a special stand and battle-damaged decals), P-38 Lighting, ME-109 (Bf-109), P-47, B-25, B-26 and Fw-190.
Airfix Avro Lancaster B.III Dam Buster, 1/72, 08004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$34
Still factory sealed. Dated 1993 and includes 108 pieces. Special 'Dam Buster' version of the venerable Airfix kit is properly modified to a No. 617 Squadron aircraft includes the Wallis 'Bouncing Bomb' or mine for attacking German dams in WWII. The bomb was spun to 500 rpm, and the attack had to take place at exactly 220 mph at 60 feet above the water. The bomb would be released and would skip over the water to the dam wall, where it would roll down roughly 30 feet underwater. At this point, it would detonate. Given that water is incompressible, the blast could only go one place - through the incredibly thick concrete dam wall. As you can imagine, the raid was dangerous and 32 crew were decorated after the May 1943 mission.
Hawk Chrome Plated P-51D Mustang Fighter - USAF / Canadian RCAF / Philippine Air Force, 1/48, 208
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$54
Testors/Hawk Canadian issue dated 1967 with John Andrews artwork. This kit is completely metal plated and includes realistic matte and gloss panel variations; the plating is in very rare 'excellent++' condition with only slight wear. Well detailed kit for that time with drop tanks, rocket launchers and optional position canopy. Includes decals for all three versions. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Polar Lights Lost in Space Cylops and Robinson Family - (ex-Aurora), 1/32, 5031
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$38
Don't build your rare Aurora kit or spend hours restoring a junk kit! This is an ideal builder from the original Aurora molds. Never started. Factory sealed bag or 100% inventoried with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Aurora P-51 Mustang - (P-51D), 1/48, 118-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
Hardbox issue dated 1964. Has many working features: detailed engine with removable cowling, full cockpit and retractable landing gear. Molded in olive drab and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Cadet - Rubber Powered Plastic Flying Airplane Model, 925-100
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$125
Very rare. Fantastic artwork by Ray Gaedke. The box is in exceptional near mint condition. In the late 1950s/early 1960s, Lindberg came out with a complete line of vacuformed rubber powered flying models. The kits were all prepainted, had large wingspans and were quite attractive for flying models. They also included the rubber band, spring wire landing gear and injection molded wheels, propeller and bushing. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including instructions, which are on the back along with an adjustment guide for flying.
Revell Flying Cloud Clipper with Sails - 'S' Kit Issue with 'S' Cement, 1/232, H344-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
Hardbox 'S' kit from 1957 with the 'S' Cement logo displayed on both short and long sides. Includes a correct, unopened tube of colorful Revell 'S' cement. Like most early Revell sailing ship models, the molds were cut by true craftsman. Full hull kit features very fine detail down to the coiled ropes on the deck and excellent mold quality. Includes pre-formed ratlines, vacuform billowing sails, rigging thread, detailed and optional simplified rigging instructions, silver braided anchor 'chain', color decals, flag sheet, stand and nameplate. The kit is beautifully molded in black, wood tan and white. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: one hull half has a closed crack about 2.5 inches long.
Testors Toyota Turbo Supra - (ex-Fujimi), 1/24, 373
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
From 1987. High quality model from original Fujimi molds. Molded in white, black, clear, satin chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D White-Side Issue Craftmaster, 1/72, 1223-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$22
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade condition. This is the white-sided box variant. A well-holed and damaged FW makes a hasty power-off landing in this great box art. The emergency vehicles race down the runway ready to douse the flaming engine. The pilot has the canopy open to clear the smoke or to make a hasty exit…or both. This is the larger format box version of this kit and has black sides. The smaller box is kit #6-39. There are at least three known Craftmaster box variants with this box art - the small box one 6-89 and two kits sharing #1223-50; one has black side panels and one has white.
Hawk Chrome Plated P-51D Mustang Fighter USAF - Canadian or Philippine Air Forces, 1/48, 208-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
1962 hardbox release with Bill Campbell artwork. The box has great color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape or tags and no fading or tears. There is light general wear and pen marks as shown on the left. This kit is completely metal plated and includes realistic matt and gloss panel variations; the plating is in very rare 'excellent+' condition with only slight wear. Well detailed for that time with drop tanks, rocket launchers and optional position canopy. Includes decals for all three versions. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Special Hobby Focke-Wulf P.II - (P-II), 1/72, SH72005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Limited issue kit features all fine recessed panel lines, photoetched details, 'very good' cockpit detail and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora F8U-1 Crusader (F-8) - (F8U1), 1/48, 119-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$189
Very rare first issue. This box art was only used for one year (or less) in 1957, then the more common 'ground' artwork was used till production ceased. Box is exceptional with no significant flaws and brilliant colors. Model has many interesting features including retracting landing gear, removable tail section and jet engine. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts in the correct high-gloss early issue light grey. Correct 1st issue large rectangular stand and decal sheet. Correct early instruction sheet; all in mint condition.
Monogram Whirlwind - 30 Inch Wingspan Pre-Fabricated Gas Powered Control Line Model, C-1
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$450
Monogram's first aircraft model dated 1946. A very rare kit for the advanced collector. When you see this model, it's easy to see how Monogram took the modeling world by storm. The kit is highly engineered, tested and very prefabricated. The balsa body is 24 inches long and completely finished. Wings are completely finished with airfoils. The tail parts are cut to shape and the metal landing gear wire is bent to shape. All other wire parts are fully formed and it includes rubber tread wheels as well as plastic canopy and spinner and decals. The cowling is hinged to provide easy access to the engine, coil, battery and fuel tank. Includes two very large sheet of full size plans/instructions as well as sandpaper, all required hardware, printwood and more. Inside, the kit is like new. It has never been started and all cardboard dividers are intact. All small parts are still in the factory sealed bag. All other parts have been inventoried complete. The plans and decals are excellent and the even the original factory tissue packing paper is still present. The box has excellent color, four solid corners, no repairs and the original factory sealing tape on the sides and bottom tray. The box grades 'excellent+' and the only flaws are general light edge, corner and shelf wear. Postal insurance is required for this kit.
Tamiya Glostor Meteor F.1 - Prototype No. 1 or RAF 616th Sq, 1/48, 61051-2400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$27
1997 issue. Very highly detailed and well molded kit with decals and paint guide for both aircraft. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Revell US Army Spitfire Mk5C, 1/32, H281
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$59
Hard-to-find 1975 issue. Features removable cowling panels and detailed Merlin engine, sliding clear canopy to show the detailed cockpit, movable control surfaces and retractable landing gear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya US Army M-42 (M42) Duster Self-Propelled AA Gun Motorized, 1/35, MT127-450
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$68
Very well detailed and molded kit. Features RE-26 motor (included) and all-metal gear box. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya F-15E Strike Eagle, 1/32, 60302
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$95
Large multi-media kit that is considered the finest 1/32 Eagle model ever made. Very highly detailed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
RCM Mitsubishi G4M Betty and Ohka, 1/32
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$110
Contains both aircraft in 1/32 scale. SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Kit includes resin and/or metal details -clear canopy and full size plans/instructions. Details included will vary from kit to kit but may contain landing struts - wheels - props - engines (not jets) - some cockpit parts - seats - etc. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. Decals not furnished. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.