Hobby-Time Bell XV-3 US Army Convertiplane, 1/43, 901-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$89
SALE!! From the 1950s. One and only issue in investment grade 'Near Mint: condition. I personally removed these kits from the original Hobby-Time shipping box - it is the first time they have seen light since the factory. There is very, very little wear - only as much you would expect from the original packing and boxing operations. This is a very nice kit for that time with fine raised panel lines, interior detail and molded in gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. The original 'krinkle' bag is present but brittle and cracked. I inventoried the parts and they are 100% present. The decals and instructions are in 'mint' condition.
Aurora French Nieuport 11, 1/48, 101-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$64
Very rare 2nd issue that turns up less than the first (1956) release. For a long time I did not know this issue even existed. Please note the '69' cent price extension, sunburst oval logo with 'Famous Fighters' in the border, the Parents' Magazine seal and even the 69 cent price circle at the upper right. Normally this issue is only seen with a 79 cent price extension. This would be the late 1957/early '58 issue. This kit is one of a very successful line of 1/48 WWI aircraft that Aurora launched in 1956. The line sold so well that new kits were added into the 1960s. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab green and black. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Even includes the original factory tissue packing paper. Thanks to Eugene DuBey, we know some history on the aircraft that Aurora modeled. The tail # on the kit rudder is 1354, the number of a Nie 16 that served with CAM de Dunquerke / St Pol sur Mer", 1916-17.
Aurora Albatross D-3 - (Albatros D-III), 1/48, 104-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$65
Rare kit in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition inside and out. Most likely the third issue of this kit and much harder to find than the first issue. Box is dated 1956 but this is from 1958 due to the sunburst oval 'Famous Fighters' logo, the silver factory-stamped out '69' price replaced with 79 and the Parents' Magazine seal at the lower left. Molded in gloss green and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Even includes the original factory packing tissue.
The Ship Model Shop USS Arleigh Burke DDG51 Guided Missile Destroyer - 22 Inches Long, 1/250
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$275
Very rare, highly detailed and prefabricated model from Allen Baker's legendary Ship Model Shop. This was the last kit he issued, and there are two personally signed letters from Mr. Baker included with the kit. Very high quality kit features 90% factory finished hardwood hull, perfectly cut and crisp wood superstructure parts, a vast number of cast metal fittings, a large sheet of photoetched brass details, wood, plastic and metal stock as required, a beautiful set dry transfers designed by Mr. Baker and custom made by Chartpak. Paperwork includes instructions, plans, sales material, color photos and various photocopies of plans. Carefully inventoried against the included parts list and NOTE: missing (2) of (16) small bitts and the (4) flat Aegis Antenna Enclosures; very easily made by cutting them from sheet styrene. All original paperwork is included but please NOTE: Mr. Baker had difficulty in releasing this final kit. So the instructions are generic (from the FFG7 kits) and a set of assembled plans. He apologizes in the letter for the standard of documentation. I only recommend this model if you are comfortable building a ship from plans.
Bluejacket Lackawanna Steam Coastal Tug 1900, 1/92, 1002
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$225
Very high quality and well detailed hardwood model with brass, brass photoetch and pewter fittings. Never started. All small parts are still in the factory sealed bags; the larger parts were never factory sealed and have been inventoried complete. With all paperwork.
Zvezda I-16 / U-2 (Po-2) / Il-2 Stormovik 1941 / LA-5 FN / Lagg-3, 1/144, 6254
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$27
SALE!! Includes all five small-scale model kits. The come with stands and wargame cards. Never started. They been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri UH-1B Huey - US Army / RAAF Australia / Japan, 1/72, 040
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Features excellent cockpit and complete cabin interior, optional position left and right boarding doors, optional parts for two different variants, moving main and tail rotors and more. Includes decals and paint guide for all three helicopters. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell MBB BK-117 Spaceship, 1/72, 04408
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$18
Still factory sealed. 1992 issue from all new molds.
Hasegawa Grumman A-6E Intruder - US Navy VA-35 'Black Panthers' (low vis) USS Nimitz / US Marines VMA(AW)-332 'Moon Lighters' (low vis), 1/72, 709
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$24
This 'E' variant of the venerable Intruder is nicely detailed and features fine raised and recessed panel lines, cockpit and gear well details, optional position speed brakes and drop tank and iron bomb load-out. With decals for both aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa IAI Kfir C-2 - Markings For Two Different Isreali Air Force Versions, 1/72, 608
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
Features very good cockpit, opened or closed canopy, boarding ladder, centerline and wing drop tanks, air-to-air missiles and more. Includes markings and paint guide for two different aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa General Dynamics F-16A Plus Fighting Falcon - USAF 50th TFW Hahn Airbawse West Germany 'Gun Smoke' 1983 / 8th TFW 'Wolf Pack' Kusan AFB Korea / Royal Netherland Air Force 311 Sq Volkel AFB Holland, 1/72, 601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$27
Superbly molded and builds up to a great model. Features all fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit and gear well detail, optional position canopy and pilot boarding stair and a very large variety of weapons. Includes decals for all three aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon - 363 TFW 19 TFS 'Gamecocks' / 86 TFW 512 TFS / 58 TFW 312 TFS, 1/72, 603
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$26
Superbly molded kit that builds up to a wonderful model. Features all fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit and gear well detail, optional position canopy and pilot boarding stair and a very large variety of weapons. Includes decals for three aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa British Aerospce Sea Harrier FRS Mk.1 - Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton / No. 801NAS HMS Invincible / No.899 NAS HMS Hermes 1982 / No.809 NAS HMS Illustrious 1982, 1/72, 606
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$24
From excellent, newer molds. Features all fine recessed panel lines, 76 pieces, good cockpit and pilot, optional position canopy, boarding ladder, refueling probe, drop tanks, AIM-9L Sidewinders, 1000 lb bombs, Sea Eagle ASM, optional position air brake and more. With decals for all the aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
ICM SMS Konig Battleship - German WW1 Dreadnought, 1/350, S001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$65
Still factory sealed. Highly detailed and finely molded full-hull kit.
AMT Firestone 1978 Ford 4x4 Pickup Super Stones, 1/25, AMT858-12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$52
Nicely done and detailed kit features detailed engine, removable hood, full interior and detailed underside. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
ESCI TU-22 Blinder, 1/72, 9100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$59
Large kit featuring all fine recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit and gear well detail and optional opened or closed bomb bay and iron bombs. Decals are for the USSR. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram TWA Ford Tri-Motor - 25th Anniversary CAA Flight - Four Star Issue, 1/77, PA122-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
Hardbox issue dated 1965 and contains decals for TWA 25th Anniversary C.A.A. flight. Earlier Four Star issues only had Byrd Antarctic markings. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Focke-Wulf FW-190 - A-8/R-3 / A-7/R2 / A7/R3 / A-5/U8 / A-8/R1 A-5/U3 Tropical - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA107-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$34
Hardbox first issue dated 1965 and molded in the proper green, black and clear plastic. Very nicely designed model can make any of 6 versions listed and also includes paint guide and decals for all variants. Features good cockpit, optional position canopy and landing gear, gun options, a very large variety of underwing stores and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the box is graded 'good-' because there is a tape tear on both short sides. You can see the top of one tear at the left center of the box top; the right side is restricted to the end panel only.
Monogram Boeing F4B-4 - 2nd Squardron CV-2 USS Lexington F4B4 - Blue Box Issue - (F4B4), 1/72, PA209-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$25
The box has stains, but the decals and instructions are both in 'near mint' condition. First issue from 1968 and includes markings for Fighting Squadron 2 which operated from the USS Lexington (CV-2) in the 1930s. Very finely molded and detailed with traditional Monogram quality. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The last 'Boeing Bipe' was one of the most maneuverable planes ever built. It had a top speed of 184 mph and was unusually rugged. The box would grade higher, but there is masking tape on the two long sides.
Monogram The Wolfman Luminators Glow In The Dark - (ex Aurora), 1/8, 1621
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$48
Still factory sealed. Great builder kit dated 1991 and made from the original Aurora molds. In 1977 Monogram purchased the Aurora molds and only reissued the best and most commercially viable models. This monster and others were issued in the early 1990s, probably after re-negotiating the license agreement with Universal (as hinted to on the box side). Molded in a stunning glow-in-the-dark plastic and also glows with a black light.