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SNAP Hawk Missile Carrier - (ex Adams), 1/40, 159

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

$59   

Rare early 1960s model from the original 1950s Adams molds. Well molded and detailed for that time featuring three Hawk Missiles, movable wheels and flexible tracks, elevating lift & supports, three figures and decals. Molded in gloss white and dark olive drab plastic. Never started and all parts and decals are still in the original factory-sealed bag. With instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in 1955 or 1956, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Revell never issued the kit. The famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn purchased the Adams molds. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name (SNAP) & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. This Hawk Missile Carrier kit is made in the USA but is actually a SNAP export to Canada; the importer was 'International Games of Canada Limited' in 'New Toronto Ontario.' They used a silver overprint to block out the kit number and pric extension and then added '#159 in Canada.' Then UPC (Universal Power Master) either leased or purchased (probably the former) the Adams molds from SNAP in the 1960s. While most UPC kits say 'Made in Japan' the ex-Adams models do not and say 'Made in USA'. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.

SNAP 105mm Gun Emplacement - (ex Adams), 1/40, 152

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

$54   

Rare early 1960s model from the original 1950s Adams molds. Well molded and detailed for that time featuring a display base, sandbags, elevating gun, moving trails, radio, shell casings, full shells, ammo box and crew of 5 in-action G.I.s. Molded in dark olive drab plastic. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. These molds must have had a very interesting history. They were cut in 1955 or 1956, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Revell never issued the kit - they did issue their own 105mm howitzer, but it was completely different. The famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn then purchased the Adams molds. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name (SNAP) & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. This 105mm Gun Emplacement kit is made in the USA but is actually a SNAP export to Canada; the importer was 'International Games of Canada Limited' in 'New Toronto Ontario.' They used a silver overprint to block out the kit number and pric extension and then added '#152 in Canada $1.59'. Then UPC (Universal Power Master) either leased or purchased (probably the former) the Adams molds from SNAP in the 1960s. While most UPC kits say 'Made in Japan' the ex-Adams models do not and say 'Made in USA'. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.

Special Hobby Messerschmitt Me-264 - Four Engine New York Bomber, 1/72, SH72025

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

$185   

Very finely molded and detailed kit of this very long range WWII bomber which was built and test flown to compete in the Luftwaffa America Bomber program. With resin details. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Williams Brothers Wedell-Williams Racer - #121 Gilmore Red Lion Gasoline / #44 Miss Paterson / #92 Miss New Orleans, 1/32, 32-121

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$24   

Famous 1930s racer flown by Roscoe Turner, James Wedell, James Haizlip and Mary Haizlip. This aircraft racked up an incredible season of wins in 1932 and dominated the field in men's and womens racing. This model is well molded and features parts and a very large decal sheet to build one of three famous aircraft, excellent cockpit and engine detail, full size plans with rigging diagrams, rubber wheels, rigging material and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Trumpeter North American F-107A Ultra Sabre, 1/72, 01605

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

$20   

Excellent quality and features recessed panel lines, good cockpit detail, optional position canopy, optional position speed brakes and wing flaps, optional position elevators, drop tank, gear well detail and markings for three F-107A, including a NASA test aircraft. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: seat assembled; exhaust cone to fuselage end piece; instrument panel to cockpit floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.

Williams Brothers Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk - From Akron or Macon Airships, 1/32, 32-F9C

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$42   

Large scale (1/32) kit is nicely molded and well detailed. Includes very good interior detail, two types of wheels and rigging material/instructions. Includes decals for one of 6 different Sparrowhawks from either airship. This is the aircraft flown and maintained from the 1930s flying aircraft carriers (rigid airships) USS Macon and USS Akron. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.

Trumpeter USS Nimitz CVN-68 Aircraft Carrier 1975, 1/350, 05605

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

$159   

Very large and highly detailed model. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Tamiya Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Motorized, 1/35, MT123

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

$94   

Still factory sealed and very rare in this condition. Hard-to-find motorized version is well detailed and features an all metal gearbox & axles, all hardware for motorized operation, realistic sprocket drive, flexible tracks and much more.

Trumpeter JGSDF Type 82 Command Post, 1/35, 00326

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

$22   

Still factory sealed. Highly detailed with 271 pieces, photoetched details and five figures.

Trumpeter USS San Francisco CA-38 1942 - Plus TWO Big Aftermarket PE Sets - New Orleans Class Heavy Cruiser, 1/350, 05309

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

$74   

Includes the Accurate Image Models (AIM) Brass PE Fret and the well-known Gold Medal Models #35044 San Francisco Brass PE Detail Set. Both are never used and complete; the GMM has the instructions but the AIM fret does not. The actual kit is modern and very highly detailed with 263 pieces. Can be built as full hull or waterline. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Trumpeter USS West Virginia BB48 1945 Battleship, 1/700, 05772

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

$32   

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Very highly detailed, modern model with 440+ parts and can be built as a full hull model or waterline. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Tamiya IJN Kinu Light Cruiser, 1/700, 31321

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$22   

Very highly detailed waterline kit. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Trumpeter German Type XXIII U-Boat / Hobby Boss Germany Navy Type IX-C U-Boat / ICM U-Boat Type IIB (1939), 05908

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

$28   

SALE!! Includes the three kits shown. The Type XXIII is 1/144 scale; the Type IX-C is 1/350 scale and the Type IIB is 1/144 scale. All of the kits are never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes all paperwork. The ICM U-boat looks like it would come with decals, but the instructions show no decals.

Top Flite Five Nylon Propellers 11-4 - For R/C Or Gas Powered Models - Bagged, 40770

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

$18   

From the contents of a long-closed down R/C Aircraft only hobby shop that I recently purchased. Includes five mint condition 11 inch diameter nylon propellers.

Tamiya BWM 320i Racing Motorized, 1/24, SS2402

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$46   

Features a motorized system for rear-wheel drive, electric motor and hardware, detailed engine, opening hood, steerable wheels, racing cockpit and driver, roll cage, spoiler and much more. Molded in white, clear, black, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Moebius Lone Star Semi Tractor Truck - (Lonestar), 1/25, 1300

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

$54   

Beautifully molded and well detailed modern kit features a rolling chassis build up just like the real truck, full suspension, steering linkage and drive train, detailed engine, interior and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Airfix Northrop P-61 Black Widow - P-61A or P-61B Version, 1/72, 04006

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

$27   

Still factory sealed. Dated 1984 and an excellent kit for that time. Features parts and markings to build either the 'A' (without upper turret) or 'B' (with upper turret) versions. The 'B' variant decals are for 'Lady in the Dark', a Pacific P-61 that flew an Oscar into the water for the final air-to-air victory of WWII. Kit features some interior detail, crew of three, rotating turret and elevating guns, independently molded elevator and wing flaps and a wide variety of underwing stores with four bombs and four drop tanks.

Heller C-160 Transall Transport - French Air Force or Lufttransport Geschwader 63, 1/72, 80353

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

$38   

Heller 1/72 scale version of the famous French Transport. Includes decals for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.

Testors Messerschmitt Me-321 B-1 Gigant, 1/72, 865

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

$52   

Excellent model of this giant German WWII glider which was towed by a He-111Z "Twin" tug. Well detailed with over 250 parts. Features full cockpit and cargo bay interior detail and optional position cargo doors. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. NOTE: missing decals.

Testors SR-75 Penetrator Spyplane, 1/72, 4078

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$56   

Includes all accessories shown on box top. Large kit of the secret aircraft that has reportedly replaced the SR-71. Model is over 26 inches long when assembled. Never started and inventoried with all parts present, 'mint' condition decals and instructions. Includes paint and glue, but no knife or brushes. This is the pre 1994 'lower parts count' version of this kit. In 1994 Testors had a reissue that simply added a tree of parts with landing gear, cockpit, clear, etc.