Airfix Vickers Vanguard Turbo-Prop, 1/144, 03171
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$42
Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded molded kit with optional position cabin entry doors, clear cockpit and cabin windows, rotating props, detailed gear and front and rear passenger boarding stair assemblies. Decals are for British Airways. The Vanguard was a 1959 high speed early turbo-prop airliner that carried 139 passengers.
Revell John F Kennedy PT-109, 1/72, H310
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
1977 issue. Scale model of Lt.(jg) John F. Kennedy's historical ship. Well detailed for that time and just over 13 inches long when assembled. Features 4 torpedo tubes, 2 twin .50 caliber machine guns, 20mm cannon, life raft, 4 crew figures, rudder and prop detail and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram AD-6 Skyraider, 1/48, 5429
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
1983 issue. Very nicely detailed and well molded with traditional Monogram quality. Features complete cockpit, detailed main and tail wheel wells, optional position canopy, a variety of load-out options, rotating prop/wheels and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Anmark Cunard Queen Elizabeth 2 - Ocean Liner QE2 - (ex Revell / Otaki / Gunze Sangyo), 1/450, 7201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$225
Still factory sealed and from quality molds. Large-scale model is well detailed with 174 pieces and measures 25.7 inches long when assembled. This issue is for static display; however, many have converted it for R/C water operation with twin with twin RE-280 or RE-260 motors (motorizing and R/C parts are not included. These molds have seen reissues by Otaki, Revell and Gunze.
Strombecker Convair Manned Lunar Reconnaissance Vehicle - by Krafft Ehricke, 1/91, D37-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$145
Very rare 1950s kit. Strombecker issued a series of exotic space craft from Convair designer Krafft Ehricke and the Disney 'Man in Space' series between 1954 and 1956. This is the one that has not been reissued, making it hard to find. Large and interesting model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Strombecker Walt Disney's Satellite Launcher - from Man in Space, D35-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$169
From the Strombecker science fiction series released with Disney's landmark 'Man in Space' movie series. This kit is a completely transparent model of the three stage rocket and satellite. Has colorful paper inserts that go on the inside of the parts to show the interior of the missile such as liquid and solid fuel tanks, fuel system, launcher details, etc. Features launch base, three separating stages and metal 'satellite'. The paper sheet is in excellent condition. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, color paper interior parts and instructions present.
Revell Lockheed X-17 Re-Entry Research Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1810-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$125
NOTE: ideal builder kit but not collectible. Please read carefully for the condition. Rare 1957 first and only issue of this important test vehicle for studying re-entry of ICBM warheads. Features three separating stages, launch pad, crew and tracking instruments. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: instructions are photocopies. Decals have bug damage to the backing paper and very slight damage to the transfers. NOTE: the box is rough. All four side panels have significant wear and litho damage, edge and bottom edge wear and the right long side has a closed tear about 2" long.
Monogram Blue Thunder Helicopter, 1/32, 6036
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$119
Very rare. Monogram issued this kit in 1984 as a tie-in with the hit movie. Big 1/32 scale model is molded in metallic blue and clear. Features detailed cockpit, forward turret and gun, very good intake and exhaust, engine, rotor head assembly and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The decals and instructions are in amazing 'near mint++' condition.
Solido Monovac Caravelle SE-210 - Air France, 1/143
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$79
Very rare kit dated 1961 with fantastic high-gloss box art. Even rarer in this condition- the box is in amazing investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. Color and gloss are factory new. All four corners are solid, and there are no repairs, no price tags, no fading, no rips or litho damage. The only tape is the factory sealing tape. This is a very well molded kit for that time with very fine rivet detail, accurate outline, landing gear, the correct clear display stand and very complete and colorful Air France decals. Molded in silver, black and clear. Inside, the kit is a nice as the box. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) main gear strut and (4) tiny wheel axles. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions. The decals are in 'excellent++' condition with light yellowing as the only flaw. The instructions are 'near mint++.' The full color, smaller-format Solido kit catalog is also included.
Dusek Ship Kits Knarr 11th Century Viking Ocean Going Cargo Ship - 8.8 Inch Long Laser-Cut Wooden Model, 1/72, D013
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$64
Well detailed model features plank-on-frame construction, quality hardwood parts that are all precision laser cut, finished wood casks and other cargo, rigging material, sail cloth, hardwood stock, wooden blocks and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes illustrated instructions.
Dusek Ship Kits Viking Longship 11th Century - 15.3 Inch Long Laser-Cut Wooden Model, 1/72, D014
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$72
Well detailed model features plank-on-frame construction, quality hardwood parts that are all precision laser cut, rigging material, sail cloth, hardwood stock, wooden blocks and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes illustrated instructions.
Model Shipways Emma C. Berry - Sloop Rigged Well Smack 1866, 1/32, 2150
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$95
Still factory tape sealed. Deluxe plank-on-frame laser cut kit with an assembled length overall of over 26 inches.
Revell Olds Delivery Van Highway Pioneers - (Oldsmobile), 1/32, H44
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$38
1953 early issue molded in white plastic and it includes colorful decals for the van sides for the 'Gowland's Bakery'. This is from the issues produced by Gowland & Gowland as it carrier their 'balloon' logo on the side. These issues feature the same 5 car artwork on every box; the only way to identify the contents was an ink-stamped name on the box ends. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts present and includes instructions. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!
Revell Highway Pioneers Five Kit Gift Set - 1903 Model A Ford / 1910 Model T Ford / 1909 Stanley Steamer / 1903 Cadillac / 1900 Packard, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$145
Very rare. From 1952 or '53. This is one of (if not) Revell's first gift set. It is Gowland-produced with no part number. Gowland designed and molded these kits as well as providing the box artwork (signed D.K. Gowland) and instructions - Revell did the marketing. Inside, the kit is correct with all cardboard dividers, all small parts still factory sealed in the correct wax paper bags, cars molded in red, black, dark blue, yellow and green, tires molded in black and correct instructions. The models have never been started. All kits have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts present. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. By the late 1910 and early '20s, many dedicated modelers were building flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. By the 1930s, the 'Aviation Craze" had taken hold of this country and kits appeared everywhere. However, it was estimated at the time that at least 80% of these were never sucessfully completed (and fewer than that flown). That changed in the early 1950s with the advent of plastics and affordable injection molding equipement. The phenomenon of the all-plastic Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles were completely molded to shape in color and could be built in an hour after dinner. When complete, they looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and adult males as well!
Trumpeter HMS Repulse 1941 - Renown Class Battlecruiser, 1/350, 05312
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$115
Highly detailed, large-scale kit with over 660 pieces and three large frets of photoetched details. Can be built in full hull or waterline versions. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft Vought F7U-3/3M Cutlass - US Navy VC-3 or VX-4 - (F7U3/3M), 1/48, HC1600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$68
Features all fine recessed panel lines, four separately molded leading edge wing slats, separately molded ailerons, two piece canopy, drop tanks and four Sparrow I Missiles. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-10 Aircraft Carrier 1944 - Essex Class, 1/350, 05603
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$105
Very highly detailed and features 678 pieces, your choice of full hull or waterline build, hanger deck, three types of aircraft with folding wings, extensive decals and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix German E-Boat - Kriegsmarine Schnellboot - S-Boat, 1/72, 10280-1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
First issue from 1975 issue with excellent detail. Features a full hull molded in medium gray and clear and all deck fittings and details as well as crew members. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft Avro CF-100 MK IV All-Weather Fighter, 1/48, HC1650
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$135
Large model and the only 1/48 injection-molded Canuck ever made. Features recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit, pilots and RCAF decals. Never started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Testors Lockheed TR-1A - NASA ER-2 / TR-1B Two Seater, 1/48, 580
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
Builds any one of the three and includes colorful NASA decals. The NASA craft is white/gray with NASA blue and gray pinstripes. One USAF version is black, and the other is white. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.