Yunyj Tyechinik Antonov An-24V 'Curl' - Aeroflot, 1/154
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Classic Cold War kit. This is a 'Yunyj Tyechinik' release and not the earlier MZMPI. This company succeeded MZMPI (which was the first kit manufacturer in the USSR) and continued till a new name was introduced in the mid 1970s. This model is an in-flight version with a stand and clear prop disks. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The kit did not come with decals.
KVZ Mil Mi-10 K Aeroflot, 1/100, 5022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$39
Large Soviet helicopter with a unique gondola below the cockpit for the crane operator. KVZ was the logo used by this East German kit manufacturer from 1969 to 1973. During this time, some fantastic Cold War kits were produced of Russian Aeroflot Airliners and Military Helicopters and Aircraft. Never started. Complete except for 1/2 of the clear gondola and 1 small wheel.
Hudson Miniatures 1903 Cadillac Old Timers, 1/16
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$52
Dated 1949 and very highly detailed and prefabricated for that time. Large scale kit measures 7 inches long when built. Features plastic wheels, steering and lamps, die cut and factory machines wooden parts and a small number of metal and accessory parts. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory bag sealed and all other parts have been inventoried present including highly detailed plans/instructions. The 1903 Cadillac was the very first production Caddy and the car that began the legend. This particular model was capable of 30 mph with four passengers. Its 11 hp engine could negotiate a 45% grade with ease. The car was first test driven on Oct 17, 1902. In January of '03 it was taken to the New York Automobile show where orders for 2286 were placed. By mid week, Cadillac announced that were 'Sold Out.' This makes sense when you realize that in 1903 all cars had a rough machine-shop or 'garage' fit and finish; the new Cadillac looked like a Jewel in comparison. Later that year the Cadillac placed or won challenges and reliability contests worldwide and earned the status of 'Standard of the World.' Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.
Huma Model Messerschmitt M 35b (M-35), 1/72, 2000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
This aircraft is an interesting part of the Bf-109 family line. The M 35 was a successful light sport acrobatic aircraft from 1933. The redesign was designated M 37, which became known as the Bf-108 Taufin...the lead-in to the famous Bf-109. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Junkers G-24, 1/72, 4299
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$38
Still factory sealed. This kit comes with markings for the Finnish Airline Aero O.Y. Nicely molded with corrugated skin, detailed cockpit, separately molded ailerons, boarding ladder and more. Designed in 1923, the famous G-24 was used throughout Europe in the inter-war years for airline transport.
Pioneer 2 Mirage III EA Or Argentine Dagger, 1/72, 4007
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$10
Builds Argentine French-built EA or Israel Built Dagger. Contains decals for two famous units from the Falklands War: 1 Escuadron VIII Brigade Aerea Mirage IIIEA and II Escuadron de Caza, VI Brigade Aerea IAI Dagger. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Condor Messerschmitt Me-163A, 1/72, C72002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$22
This is the prototype of the Me-163B Komet. The Me-163A was derived from Dr. Lippisch DFS tail-less gliders. These were seen as ideal platforms for the new rocket engines being developed. Tail-less DFS designed continued to fly, but now with pusher propeller engines installed. All went well, so the DFS team was moved to Messerschmitt to build the 163A. After gliding test, powered test were held in which new airspeed records were set. Work quickly moved to the production Me-163B Komet. Still factory sealed.
Greenbank Ryan M-1 Mailplane - (Hisso or J-4B) Colorado Airways or Pacific Air Transport - Bagged, 1/72, 31-195
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$59
Still factory sealed. Very rare kit. Has optional parts to build one of two versions, the Hisso or J-4b powered. Complete injection molded kit in two colors with rubber wheels, full decals for US Mail-Colorado Airways or Pacific Air Transport Air Mail, instructions and painting guide. The M-1 holds two very special places in American Aviation History. First, it is the first production monoplane and played a key role in early airmail. In the 1920s, Government contracts for flying airmail on a $/mile basis was about the only thing keeping commercial aviation alive and growing. In 1926, the M-1 was the first aircraft to fly with PAT, Pacific Air Transport. PAT linked Seattle to LA with mail contracts. The other unique item is that this was the Ryan NYPs (Lindbergh's aircraft) father. When Lindy visited Ryan in 1927, he flew the M-1. He requested an airplane that was similar but larger - thus the NYP was born and aviation history was made.
299 Models Bede BD-5 - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$20
Limited issue injection model molded in gray with a clear canopy and painting guide. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Marusan Grumman TBF-1 Avenger, 1/50, 723-35
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$74
Rare, early kit from the first Japanese plastic kit company. Features moving machine gun and rotating ball turret, folding wings, retracting landing gear, opening bomb bay doors, removable torpedo and more. All parts are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes instructions, decals and unopened tube of Marusan cement.
Eduard Fokker E.III Eindecker - Austro-Hungarian May 1916 / Austro-Hungarian Navy Sept 1917 / LF.196 German Navy 1916 / LF.70 German Navy / 105/15 Flown By Ernst Udet Western Front Spring 1916 - (E-III), 1/48, 8002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Well detailed model featuring injection molded main parts, a large fret with numerous brass PE parts, cast metal engine and excellent cockpit interior detail. Includes decals and paint guide for the five different aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC B-24D Liberator Profile Series - 466th BG 8th AF / 98th BG 15th AF / Liberator B Mk. VI 356 Sq SEAC, 1/72, 2-2001-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
1970s issue of this quality Airfix model issued by MPC in the popular Profile Series line with markings for three aircraft: 466 BG, 8th AF - 98 BG, 15th AF and RAF 356 Sqdn, SEAC. This was a well detailed model for that time featuring elevating guns and rotating turrets, movable control surfaces, retractable landing gear, crew members, rotating propellers and wheels, optional position crew entry door & ladder and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Hungarian Ju-87B Stuka Dive Bomber, 1/32, H153
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$65
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box concave and has a short split on the left short side. Unusual 1971 issue with Hungarian Air Force markings. Very nicely detailed kit with full cockpit detail, Jumo engine with removable cowl, sliding canopy, bomb load and two figures.
Microscale Bf-109G Finnish Bulgaria Swiss Decals, 1/32, 32-0034
Cardstock Paper Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$6
One sharks mouth decals used. The rest are mint and complete with instructions/placement guide.
Eduard Fokker F.1 Triplane - With Photoetched Parts And Masks - (F-1), 1/72, 7015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$22
Very nicely molded and includes a a large photoetched fret and elaborate pre-cut masks so you can paint all markings on the aircraft. Decals are included if you do not wish to do this. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
LS Lockheed CP-140 Aurora CAF 407th Squadron, 1/144, E4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Very well molded like most LS kits. Never started. NOTE: missing CP wing tips. Includes regular P-3 wingtips only. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Glencoe Oeffag Albatros D-III - Austro-Hungary Decals for 3 Aces - (DIII), 1/48, 05102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
Oeffag modified the German DIII design with a stronger airframe and engine, making a superior fighter to the German machine. When the Germans tried to upgrade to the DV, the Austro-Hungarian air arm did not need to. The plane performed very well against a numerically superior enemy and was a favorite and the mount of many of Austria's Aces. Has markings for Austria's leading ace with 35 victories, Godwin Brumowski. Large decal sheet also includes marking for his other Albatros and two other Austrian aces as well. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog Douglas DC-7C BOAC, 1/96, 351P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$679
Very rare. 1950s two piece hardbox issue. Very close to 1/100 scale and still the largest injection molded DC-7 kit. Nicely molded with very fine raised panel line detail and recessed control surfaces and doors. The box has great color, no stains, no rips, 3 solid corners and 1 closed split side corner and very minor general wear only. Inside, the special cardboard side housing is still held in place with the original staples and contains an unopened green capsule of cement and a glass vial of white paint with the factory cork. The paint is still a liquid - it has not turned solid. The very long decal sheet is intact and near mint. The decals have not rolled and are in excellent condition - they have very little of the typical yellowing. The instructions are excellent with light yellowing and have no tears or writing. The kit is molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic with a large dark blue stand. The kit has never been started and has been inventoried complete with all parts, decals, instructions, glue and paint. The propellers are on the original cardboard holder and the blades are not broken. Shipping insurance is required on this model.
Hobby Craft Boeing B-47E Stratojet SAC, 1/144, HC1251
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
Nicely detailed, smaller scale kit with recessed panel lines, 'fair' cockpit, detailed gear wells, drop tanks and a paint guide & decals for three different aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram B-25 Mitchell Big Cannon Plane - Four Star Issue, 1/70, PA7-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$89
Still factory sealed but the seal has split, typical of the old, brittle cello. Dated 1955. 2nd issue with "PA" price prefix instead of "P." Kit features rotating wheels and propellers, side gun packs and cannon/machine gun nose, crew members, underwing rockets and boarding ladder.