Plastic Model Kits
Hawk Mig-15 Russian Fighter, 1/48, 626-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Hard-to-find 1960 hardbox with Bill Campbell artwork. This was a short issue of the 1/48 scale Mig-15 in the small, narrow box. Features very fine recessed and a few raised panel lines, pilot figure, full landing gear and more. Molded in gloss silver and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC Coupe - Limited Edition 35th Anniversary T-Bird - Stock or Aero Versions, 1/25, 7184
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$22
1190 release includes parts to build either version listed. Features detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, detailed chassis, full interior and much more. NOTE: this kit has 'near mint' quality subassembly as follows: engine built and painted (paint quality only 'excellent'); alternator and spark box to pulley/fan; rear subframe to chassis; seat halves. Rear taillight bar detailed painted, 'near mint' quality. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora German Pfalz D-3 - D-III, 1/48, 109-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$54
Dated 1957 with classic Jo Kotula artwork. This is the first issue of this kit - please note 69 cent price extension and 'Famous Fighters' in the sunburst logo. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This is part of the famous Aurora WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft. The series began in 1956 and Aurora added new kits into the early 1960s. The line proved incredibly popular, so these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business.
Aurora British SE-5 Scout, 1/48, 103-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$49
1963 issue with Jo Kotula box art. Still factory sealed but the seal has split, and there is minor box wear on the center of the far left side.
Aurora Fokker D-7 - (D-VII DVII), 1/48, 106-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$75
First issue from 1956 with the one-year-only Northern Lights rectangular logo. The box gloss and color and factory new and very light wear is the only flaw. It showcases the famous artwork by Jim Cox; this original art lasted longer than any other at Aurora, only being replaced in the early 1970s when the molds were revised. Molded in the correct high-gloss dark green and black plastic. Decals are in rare 'excellent' condition and the instructions are 'near mint++.' Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions present.
AMT 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Promo With Original Box And Tissue Paper, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$375
Very, very rare promotional model, especially in this condition and with the original box. The box is stamped "CORVETTE CONV. 1736 SILVER PEARL." This is a one-owner model that was obtained new on November 5, 1965 in Lexington KY. It has never been displayed and has been stored in the original box and tissue since it left the factory. It is 100% complete and original with zero repairs or touch-ups. The paint and chrome are in factory-new condition. There is zero body warp and the clear is in 'mint' condition. I would grade this one 9.5 out of 10 with 10 flawless. The deduction is because there is a closed split (fits back perfectly) at the drivers side vent frame and the A pillar. Nothing is broken off, and the crack closes perfectly (it is invisible), so this is completely repairable; but I'll leave that to the new owner. Even includes the original factory packing paper. The box is complete with all flaps and solid but has wear as shown and age foxing.
Revell USS Forrest Sherman DD-931 Destroyer - 'S' Issue, 1/320, H352-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$169
Original 'S' issue from 1958 with the classic Revell box art that has made these kits so famous. Full, one-piece hull model has excellent detail for that time. Never started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, decals, flag sheet and instructions present.
Revell German V-2 Rocket - With Trailer / Launcher And Cutaway Details, 1/69, H1830-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$139
Rare 1960 first issue hardbox, and the only issue of the V-2 featuring John Steel art. The model features the V-2 missile with removable panel and full interior featuring fuel tanks, rocket engine and more, a working launcher and transport trailer/erector. The kit is molded in the correct green, black and silver. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Nitto Boeing 727 - JAL - (727-200), 1/100, 150-1800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$119
Early issue with superior mold quality. This large scale model measures 18 inches long when assembled and has excellent detail including optional position rear airstair door, clear cabin and cockpit windows, optional position landing gear, separately molded flap hinge covers, very good engine intake and exhaust and more. Includes a large black display base and large, colorful decal sheets for JAL. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Wingnut Wings Gotha G.IV - (G-IV), 1/32, 32005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$700
Rare and out of production. Amazingly well detailed and certainly the finest plastic Gotha kit available in any scale. This kit has never been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags. Includes PE parts, extensive decals and instructions. The instructions are full-color photocopies. the previous owner probably made color copies from the PDF instruction file which is still available on the Wingnut Wings website. You may download your own digital copy from there as well. Please note that this kit must be shipped insured.
Revell US Army Hawk Surface-to-Air Guided Missile, 1/40, H548-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$155
Very rare 1963 kit which is the second and last issue. The artwork is the same as the 'S' kit but the box artwork on the sides is different. Features 3 removable Hawk missiles, 4 man crew, elevating and swiveling launcher, rotating rubber tires, control panel with opening hatches, separate radar scope equipment and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
AMT 1964 Chrysler Imperial 2 Door Hardtop - 3 in 1 Customizing Kit - Stock / Custom / Parade, 1/25, 6824-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$165
Rare early issue. Nicely detailed and includes all parts needed to build one of three versions - factory stock, Gene Winfield Custom and parade. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the instructions are quality photocopies; the original instructions are missing. There are very slight tire burns on the backs of the figures arms.
AMT 1963 Buick Electra Hardtop 3 In 1 - Advanced Customizing Kit, 1/25, 6523-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$175
Very rare, first issue hardbox and even rarer in 100% complete and never started condition, including all the accessories - a metal tube of never opened body putty, special upholstery material and sandpaper. This legendary AMT 3 in 1 kit can be built stock, custom or competition. George Barris served as the AMT consultant for the customized kits. The model features a complete motor, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, complete interior, numerous optional parts for suspension, motor, exterior and interior as well as custom decals. Molded in white, clear, red tinted clear and chrome with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, unopened metal tub of body putty, sandpaper, upholstery material and decals & instructions. NOTE: there are minor tire burns on the battery and two custom parts: rear window filler panel and roof scoop.
Jo-Han 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Stock or Custom, 1/25, C5070
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$65
Nice kit of this classic Oldsmobile body style. For those who remember, the smooth lines of a '70 Cutlass or 442 looked good from any angle. Features custom and stock parts, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood and full interior. Molded in white, chrome plate, clear, red-tinted clear and with rubber whitewall tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes photocopied instructions (NOTE: the original instructions are missing)
Hasegawa Ferarri 250 Testa Rossa, 1/24, HC-19
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$128
Hard-to-find and dated 2008. This finely molded model features 135 pieces, tube frame, detailed engine and removable hood, very good suspension, driveline and exhaust, full interior and more. Molded in gloss white, clear, black and chrome with rubber tires. There are two decals sheets and the include instrument faces. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Aurora Convair B-36 Giant Bomber, 1/333, 492-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Rare early issue copyright dated 1956; please note the Northern Lights rectangular logo at the lower right. The box art is by the famous Jo Kotula. Inside, this kit is 100% correct with the early West Hempstead rectangular-base display stand, early decal sheet and even the instructions have this early stand illustrated. However, the instructions also have the Famous Fighters oval! That would make this kit late 1956/early 1957 right when Aurora was transitioning to the FF logo and just about to blot out the rectangle 'Northern Lights' logo. Molded in correct silver and clear plastic. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box might grade slightly higher than 'excellent' but it rated as such because there is a factory tape pull about 3/4 x 1/4 inch on the long lower side.
Aurora Republic F-84 Thunderstreak - (F-84F), 1/80, 299-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
This hardbox issue is dated 1963 and is from ex-Comet molds; it includes the modified ex-Comet 'teardrop' stand as well. This is a fine early kit with recessed panel lines, clear canopy, very good profile and a display stand for 'in flight' configuration only. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decal have very light age spots on the backing paper only; the actual transfers have no spots. The box display better than the 'very good' grade, but it is rated as such because there is a factory tape pull tear on the upper long box side.
Aurora F-94C Starfire - Famous Fighters Of All Nations Issue, 1/82, 390-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$69
Rare first issue and even more so in a beautiful 'Near Mint' condition box. This kit is from the mid 1950s; it has the 'Famous Fighters Of All Nations' and the first Aurora one-color logo on the two short sides. Features fine raised surface detail, two pilot busts, correct green-tinted clear canopy, tip tanks, full landing gear and the correct early West Hempstead rectangle-based clear display stand. Inside, it is completely correct for the first issue down to all parts, decals and instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Instructions are in amazing 'near mint' condition while the decals are flat, 100% intact but only 'fair' because NOTE: the decal backing paper has brown age spots; the actual transfers do not have spots.
Aurora Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, 1/156, 491-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Very rare first issue from 1956 with the 'Northern Lights' rectangular logo. This logo was only used one year. This famous model is also part of the '12 O'Clock High' B-17 Set. Features many clear windows and clear turret 'blisters', nose turret and tail guns, landing gear, rotating propellers and a display stand. Inside, the kit is 100% correct for a first issue. It includes the early clear West Hempstead rectangular stand, instructions showing this stand and the correct decal sheet with no stand decal. Molded in gloss dark green and clear. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals are in 'excellent+' condition and the instructions are near mint. Even includes the original factory tissue packing paper. Please NOTE that this is a later 1956 release since the instructions, while still showing the old rectangle stand, have the famous fighters logo. Aurora began putting 'new logo' instructions into kits before the end of 1956.
Aurora Convair F-102 Dart - (YF-102 Delta Dagger), 1/121, 290-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$44
Hardbox issue dated 1957, but from the mid 1960s due to the oval logo with the blue outline. Small scale kit with dramatic Jo Kotula box artwork is nicely molded with clear canopy, full landing gear and display stand. This is a model of the very early YF-102 prototype with the straight (non-area rule) fuselage. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Around this time, Aurora issued a series of inexpensive (usually 29 cent) small scale kits that were designed to sell at almost any type of retail location. The line was successful and further expanded - when Aurora purchased the Comet molds, they fit in nicely with this established line.