ITC Staggerwing Beechcraft Motorized - (D17S or G17S Staggerwing YC-43 - UC-43 - GB-1 and Traveller I), 1/32, 36558-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$485
Incredibly rare and even more so in this condition - never started and complete in a 'very good' box. This is a large scale model of the one of the most famous light planes of all time and part of the very famous ITC motorized action model series. The kit feature true scale appearance, motorized propeller and a gearing system that provides drive on one wheel so the aircraft taxis with the propeller turning. Includes all motorizing hardware, metal shafts, brass switch contacts and battery box contacts, other metal parts, electric motor, gears and more. The kit has never been started. All hardware as well as the electric motor are still in the factory sealed bag. The plastic parts were never factory bagged and have been inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals that are flat, intact and in 'excellent+' condition for the box art aircraft and instruction booklet that is in 'near mint' condition. The box is solid, complete, no repairs excellent color and gloss and has light general wear, edge wear and age foxing on the center and lower right as shown in the photo. Other kits in this famous and valuable motorized action line included the Beechcraft Bonanza, Grumman Goose, ,Sub Chaser, Graf Spee, NS Savannah, many automobiles and others. There were even hand-held Remote Control motorized versions of a few other kits including the Subchaser, Graf Spee, NS Savannah, Ford Model T Pickup, Mercury Sport Convertible, Ford Victoria Hardtop, US Army Personnel Carrier, T-92 Airborne Tank, Soviet Rocket Launcher and Soviet Amphibious Tank. The top-of-the-line Cam-A-Matic series combined motorization with gears & cams to create even more impressive action. The Halibut Sub, B-29, Thor Missile Base and USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier were a few of the kits that made up that line. All are valuable collector's items today.
Revell Jupiter With Truck And Trailer - US Army IRBM, 1/100, H1824-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$290
Rare. Original one-and-only issue dated 1958. The box is in 'Excellent' condition. It has like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no creases, stains or tears, and no price tags or tape (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The flaws are edge and corner wear and light general wear. The model features a loading crane elevates and swivels 360 degrees & fully rigged with blocks and tackle, accurate simulation of the entire load-to-launching process with the trailer, truck, crane and launch pad, crew of 4, textured concrete base, missile launch pad, removable missile and more. Molded in correct white and olive drab. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are perfectly flat, intact and grade in remarkable 'near mint' condition with light age yellowing as the only flaw. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition with slight age yellowing.
Fujimi Nakajima Ki-44 Type 2 Shoki And Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden - Akeno Kyodohikoshiden 1944 / Motoyama Kokutai Kagoshima Air Base 1943 / 352nd Naval Kokutai Omura Naval Base / Yatabe Kokutai - 50th Anniversary of WWII Issue, 1/144, 14406
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Hard-to-find special issue from 1995. These are well molded & detailed from when Fujimi made the world's finest aircraft models. Features all fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit with seat, floor and instrument panel, clear canopies, optional position landing gear, rotating propellers, drop tanks and more. Includes paint guide and decals for all aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Heinkel He-162 Jet Fighter, 1/72, 432-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$16
One-piece soft box issue that is dated 1965. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Academy F2H-3 /4 Banshee - US Navy F2H-4 From VF-11 USS Coral Sea March 1956 (Blue Paint Scheme) / F2H-3 Of VH-11 USS Coral Sea Same Year (Gray Paint Scheme)- (F2H3), 1/72, 1626
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Beautifully molded with all fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit, optional position canopy, very good intake and exhaust detail, enclosed gear wells, wing pylons and four missile armament, wing tip tanks and more. Includes four-view paint guides and decals for both colorful aircraft.
Nitto Boeing 727-200 - JAL (Japan Air Lines 727), 1/100, 190-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$125
Early issue "Nitto Kagaku" logo with superior mold quality. This large scale model measures 18 inches long when assembled and features very fine surface detail, clear cabin and cockpit windows, cockpit floor & bulkhead, optional position rear airstair door, optional position landing gear, clear wingtip navigation lights and more. Includes a display stand and a very large& colorful decal sheets for ANA. Decals are in 'excellent++' condition. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (the small parts) are still in the sealed bags. The parts that are not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Cleveland 1936 Caudron Racer - Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-63
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$115
This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called 'The Aviation Craze' that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviations great Recruiter, Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Aurora United States Marine, 1/8, 412-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$125
Rare kit dated 1956. Please note that is an unusual box art variation that still has the 'Famous Fighters' oval starburst logo. Very nicely detailed kit with 1/8 scale Marine figure with sword and scabbard, optional rifle, detailed cap, display base and US Marines Insignia. Decals are included for rank. Molded in the correct dark blue. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is graded only 'fair+' due to light fading, light stains, general wear and a closed 1.5" tape tear on the left long side.
Cleveland Westland Whirlwind Fighter - 36 Inch Wingspan Industrial Training Aircraft Kit, T-105
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$74
Rare first issue from 1944. Big scale model features high-quality printwood, factory-cut stringers & spars, balsa stock and blocks as required, fully formed wood main wheels & two thrust buttons, hardwood dowels for landing gear struts, wood and metal stock, four sheets of color insignia, clear canopy material, covering material and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts andC-D plans & instructions present. Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply business - Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter - Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Amodel Yak-6M With Ski Gear, 1/72, 72182
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$15
Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present but NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: both sets of outer wing halves. There is no other assembly.
Revell Mitsubbishi Type-97 Bomber Ki-21 Sally, 1/72, H169-012
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$149
Rare. Features optional parts to have a single gun at the top/mid fuselage, no gun and glazing or a single gun turret, detailed cockpit, Bomb bay with bomb load, optional position bay doors, rotating wheels & propellers and more. Includes 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.
Yellow Cat Japanese Navy Particular Type 2 Motor Launch Ka-mi Late, 1/35, 35024
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
Very, very rare and highly detailed model cast in high definition resin. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. The Special Type 2 Launch Ka-Mi (Toku-ni-shiki uchibitei kami) was the first amphibious tank of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in WWII. However, too few were produced too late for it to have an impact. The Ka-Mi was designed, initially, to assault islands. However, by the time it entered service, the Japanese forces were already on the defensive. They were used for infantry support, sometimes as moving pillboxes. Three formed the 1st Yokosuka Special Naval Landing Force based at Saipan, while two saw action in Leyte in 1944. They were affected to various naval garrison detachments in the Southern Pacific and East Indies. The USMC encountered the Ka-Mi when assaulting the Marianna and Marshall islands, at Guam, Aitape and Biak in New Guinea, and during the invasion of Leyte. Some sources claim that, off the coast of Leyte, USMC LVTs attacked and destroyed some Ka-Mis. Two survived to this day at the Kubinka Museum and on Palau island.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Type 21 Tainan Flying Group Houkoku - 13the Sq 1st Fleet Dec 1941 Philippines / 33rd Sq 3rd Fleet December 1941 Philippines, 1/72, AP157
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$22
Very well detailed featuring complete cockpit, detailed engine and gear wells, drop tank and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Supermarine Spitfire IX - 20 inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Airplane Model, 3402
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$30
1970s reissue of the older and still very popular kit. Features traditional wood/tissue construction, quality printwood, stripwood, wire prop shaft, fully formed and finished wood wheels and thrust button, clear canopy material, rubber, tissue, propeller and detailed full size plans with building instructions. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
StromBecker Swift 125 Sea Plane, C-40
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. The carving is done to the final shape and when completed it makes an impressive desk top display. Features fully carved fuselage, wings with airfoil, floats, die-cut tail feathers, small detail parts in the original envelope, sealed envelopes of Casein Glue and Wood Filler, sandpaper, detailed instructions and amazing 'near mint' condition full color decals. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
ERTL Smokey And The Bandit II Trailer - Great Dane 40 Foot Trailer, 1/25, 8035
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$159
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the top as shown. Hard-to-find kit from 1980 was issued as a tie-in to the popular trucking movie. Well detailed model features over 100 pieces, two giant, full color mural decals that are almost as long as the trailer, operating sliding suspension, spoke dual wheel assemblies, two position support assembly, optional wheel or sand shoe supports, detailed suspension, fifth wheel king pin that fits other 1/25 scale trucks, Goodyear tires, opening doors and more. Molded in colored plastic (usually silver, ivory and black), chrome plate, red-tinted clear and with rubber tires.
Monogram Six Carb And Intake Assembly - Custom Accessories For 1/8 Scale Cars, 1/8, AK201-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$145
Very rare and dated 1963. First and only Four-Star issue of this rare accessory for customizing and of Monogram's large 1/8 car kits or any other larger car kit. The beautifully chromed parts in mint condition and includes a Weiand manifold, six Stromberg carbs, six air cleaners, carb linkage & water outlet and excellent instructions. Never started and complete. The parts are still wrapped in the original factory tissue paper. The clear cellophane window on the back is in mint condition. In an attempt to make the superb but very expensive 1/8 car molds pay off, Monogram issued some parts separately as accessories for any larger car models. The entire line came out in 1963 and consisted of AK201-59 Six Carb Assembly, AK202-59 Oval Gas Tank, AK203-79 Drag Race Set, AK204-79 GMC Blower Set, AK205-79 Chrome Wheel Set, AK206-100 White Wall Drag Slicks and AK207-79 White Wall Tires. Sales were very weak because all of the 1/8 scale car kits were very expensive for that time, so and the line was discontinued.
Airfix Saab Viggen / Mig-21PF Fishbed D / Revell Rafale M / Trumpeter Su-34 Flanker / F-7MG, 1/144, 00103
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG to Exc
$24
SALE!! Includes all five kits. The viggen, Fishbed and Rafale are never started and parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The two Trumpeter kits are never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Messerschmitt Me-262, 1/48, 538-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$36
1950s hardbox issue with dramatic Gaekdke artwork. Loaded with working features including jet engines with removable panels, retractable landing gear with working gear doors, working ailerons & rudder, detailed gun bay with opening covers, detailed main gear wells, pilot & mechanic figures, bomb load, hinged pilots canopy and more. Includes the famous Lindberg clear display stand as well. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the kit display better than the 'very good++' rating but is graded as such because on the left short side there is a small price tag tear, about 1/2 the size of a standard price tag.
Airfix Roland C11 Walfisch - Oblt. Von Schleich's Aircraft from Field Flieger Abteilung 2b 1916-1917 - (C-11) - Bagged, 1/72, 120
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$28
1960s Type 3 Logo bagged issue with a 'very good' condition header. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.