Hudson Miniatures 1914 Stutz Bearcat - Old Timers, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$85
Well detailed, large 1/16 scale kit from 1949. Features plastic wheels, grill, steering wheel, lights and other accessories, wooden and metal main parts and some die-cut cardstock parts as well. Although all of Hudson's 1/16 kits have excellent detail, this one has even more detail than usual thanks to Hudson's engineers having access to the actual car. The instructions even warn that this kit will take more time than usual due to the 'tedious detail.' This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, plans and instructions. 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.
Hudson Miniatures 1911 Maxwell - Old Timers - First Issue, 1/16
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Very rare first issue dated 1948 inside with the short-lived yellow box and with metal fittings. In one year this box was replaced with the common white version. Large scale and very well detailed for that time. Features die-cut and machined to shape wooden parts, beautiful die-cast metal wheels, steering wheel, side lanterns, carbide headlights and other accessories, metal stock and die-cut cardstock. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions and full size plans. In 1911, Maxwell was one of the 'Big Four' in the automobile industry. The 1911 Maxwell was considered very stylish and dignified and was widely used by doctors, lawyers and businessmen. It featured a 2 cylinder engine, 12 horsepower and had a folding top. These cars were usually painted with a bright red body, red wheels, black top and fenders and with shiny brass fittings and lights. 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.
Tamiya US Tank M551 Sheridan Motorized, 1/35, MT331-598
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$52
Designed with realistic track drive through the sprockets. Features all metal gear box, all motorizing hardware and very good detail NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly. Drive sprocket sets (6 parts total) are assembled. There is no other assembly. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that Tamiya did not include the motor with this issue.
Fujimi Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V A/B/C Motorized with Mabuchi Mini-Baby Motor - 303 Polish Sq - Commander John A. Kent Wing Leader at Northolt (Polish) - 'City of Bombay' Sq Normandy Invasion - FO G.W.H. Reynolds Spring 1942, 1/48, 0765-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
Motorized with included Mabuchi Mini-Baby motor. Nicely molded older model featuring all fine recessed panel lines, parts for three variants, cockpit detail, pilot figure and a very large decal sheet for at least the four aircraft listed - perhaps more. There is a full color painting guide on the bottom of the box for these four aircraft, and an additional painting guide for other aircraft in the instructions. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero-Sen Type 21, 1/70, 0701-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$17
Still factory sealed. Early 1970s issue with excellent box artwork. Features retractable landing gear, rotating wheels and props, pilot figure and seat. Molded in dark green and clear.
Fujimi Kawasaki Goshikisen Ki-100 - Bagged, 1/70, 0708
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$10
Mokei/Bachmann issue most likely from the 1970s. Features rotating prop, retractable undercarriage, working elevator, ailerons and rudder and opening canopy. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing the part that is used in the gear wells if the gear is shown retracted. Inventoried with all other parts including decals and instructions.
Fujimi Tachikawa Ki-44 Shoki, 1/70, 7A5-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$18
1960s or 1970s issue. Features rotating prop and wheels, retractable undercarriage, working ailerons and dual drop tanks. The model as never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Fujimi Junkers Stuka Ju-87 G-1 Tank Buster - Experimental Tank Fighting Unit DJ+FT or I/SG1 GS+MH, 1/72, F-15
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$23
This model dates from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Features all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, correct armament and decals for the two aircraft listed. Excellent detail throughout. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Special Hobby Pfalz D-XII Late Version - (DXII), 1/48, SH48024
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Excellent, very well molded kit featuring clean injection molded parts, numerous resin detail, photoetched details and two large decal sheets; one with aircraft markings and one for the wing lozenge patterns. Never started. The parts are either still in the internal factory sealed bags or have been inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Miniature Masterpieces Marquis de Lafayette Carriage, 1/48, K502-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
$54
This kit was found in the stock room of a long-closed hobby shop and is in factory-new condition. Rare early 1950s original issue. Molded in brown. Like all Miniature Masterpieces kits, this one is very finely engraved and molded with excellent detail. In addition to the carriage, it includes horses, the General, his lady, driver and a display base. The model includes detailed instructions (rare for the early 1950s) and a wonderful (and long) history of this particular carriage. Never started. The parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag and includes mint instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lou Glasser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although having the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. However, there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954, making the one-year original issues very rare. And from J. Boyle - The actual carriage still exists and is displayed at the Studebaker National museum in South Bend, Indiana. It seems the Studebaker firm bought the carriage at the turn of the last century. When Studebaker quit building cars, it was donated to the City for eventual placement in a museum, along with many cars and other historic horse-drawn carriages collected by the firm.
Tamiya US Tank M551 Sheridan Motorized, 1/35, MT131-598
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$62
Very well detailed and molded. Features included RE-26 motor, all-metal gear box and all hardware for motorized operation. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the box displays slightly better than the grade. It is rated as such because there is masking tape along the lower border of the four sides, corners and tray (lower box half).
BlackMagic (3) CEBM48115 Ju-88A Masks / 48525 AR-234B Camo Masks / (2) 48024 Bf-109B-E Splinter Camo Masks / 482389 Bf-109K Camo Masks / 4811 Ju-87B 70/71 Splinter Masks / 48319 Ju-87D Splinter Camo Masks / 48097 HS-129 70/71 Splinter Mask, 1/48
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed
$26
SALE!! Retail value is over $90. Includes all 10 1/48 scale mask sets in factory sealed, mint condition.
Airfix Boeing 707 Sky King - British Airways, 1/144, 04170-0
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Still factory sealed. Dated 1976. Part of the famous and collectible Sky King series by Airfix. Older but nicely detailed and molded for that time. Features fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface lines, clear cockpit and cabin windows, separately molded cabin doors, detailed engine inlet and rear 'burner cans', optional position landing gear and full painting guide. Contains decals for three aircraft G-APFM, G-APFC and G-APFI. Nicely detailed and molded kit.
SIG Customaire And Moncoupe - Balsa Flying Airplanes, FF-26
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$36
SALE!! Includes both kits. The Customaire has a wingspan of 20 inches and the Monocoupe has a 24 inch wingspan. Never started. They have been inventoried complete with all parts and includes plans.
Tamiya Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII - With Color Reference Manual - Australian RAAF Bobby Gibbes Dutch East Indies 1945 / Canada RCAF No. 417 Sq Italy January 1944 / USAAF Lt. Bill Skinner 308th FS 31st FG 15th AF Italy Feb 1945, 1/32, 60320
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$110
Easily one of the finest models available of any subject and finest Spitfire Mk.VIII in any scale. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: does not include bonus mousepad.
Skywave IJN Torpedo Boat Kiji - Two Model Ships - Otarti Class / Kari / Sagi / Hato, 1/700, W42
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$25
Includes two highly detailed waterline ship models. Includes extensive decals for all four ships listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Rye Field Model M551A1 / M55aA1 TTS Sheridan - (M551), 1/35, 5020
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$64
2019 issue from completely new molds. Very well detailed and includes many brass PE parts. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter JMSDF Atago DDG-177 - Guided Missile Destroyer, 1/350, 04536
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Large scale, highly detailed full-hull model with over 600 pieces, two photoetched frets, helicopters and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter JMSDF Takanami Destroyer, 1/350, 04539
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Large scale, highly detailed full-hull model with over 540 pieces, two photoetched frets, helicopters and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya M-1 Abrams Tank with Mine Plow, 1/35, 35158
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
Well molded and detailed. Features movable turret, elevating gun, optional position hatches, clear plastic for periscopes, commander figure and accurate M240 and M2 machine guns. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.