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California Model Co SE-5a Scout and Nieuport 17 C-1 Wood Flying Airplanes, 1/16

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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NOTE: builder kits only, please read carefully. Includes the important parts from both kits. Probably from the 1940s. Includes full size plans/instructions and all required printwood. They have never been started but include no parts other than stripwood and plans. From Bill Baker Jr - "California Model Company originated in Long Beach, Calif in the late 1940's or early 1950's. My grandparents, William (Bill) Loyal Baker and his wife, Ruth (Tripp) Baker were the founders. The company started out as primarily balsa based model aircraft but later, in the late 50's or early 60's, branched into the model RR craft kits and Cub Scout craft kits. They even had a balsa speed boat kit powered by a model airplane gas engine adapted to fit. When they retired, around 1968 or 1969, they sold the business and the "shop" in North Long Beach they built to house their business. I have many fond memories as a young child "working" with them in the shop, assembling kits. I have a few unbuilt kits today!"

Revell SMS Emden Light Cruiser - WWI Commerce Raider, 1/350, 05039

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

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Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Very well detailed full hull model from brand-new, state-of-the-art molds. The story of Emden's Indian Ocean raiding career in WWI is legendary and it's wonderful to finally have an quality model of this historic ship.

ESCI C.A.N.A. MB-326 H RAN - Argentina Or Australia, 1/48, 4077

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Very nicely detailed 1/48 scale model featuring optional parts for Argentine and Australian Air Force versions, fine recessed panel lines, very good dual cockpits, two piece canopy, optional position speed brakes, detailed main gear and speed brake wells and more. Includes decals for both air forces. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Model Shipways Phantom - New York Pilot Boat - 13.5 Inch Long Wood and Metal HO Scale Ship Kit, HO, 2027

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Very highly detailed wood and metal kit in HO scale. Features machine carved hardwood hull that needs final sanding only, basswood and metal construction, true to scale wood, brass and Brittania metal fittings, plank-scored basswood decking, copper hull sheathing, hardwood display base, three sheets of detailed instructions and plans and three sizes of rigging lines. The kit has never been started. The parts that were in internal bags are still factory sealed. The few parts that never were sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.

Frog Handley Page Hampden, 1/99, 397P

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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Rare near 1/100 scale Frog aircraft kit from the 1950s with wonderful box artwork. Finely molded with all recessed panel lines. Includes clear stand and glue capsule. There is no assembly but NOTE: the inside of the fuselage is very neatly painted interior green. There is no other painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: decals are photocopies. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Blue, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.

Monogram B-36 Peacemaker, 1/72, 5703

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

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Still factory sealed. 1980 first issue with excellent mold quality. Very highly detailed and large kit. Features fully detailed cockpit, nose compartment and landing gear, crew of four, optional position bomb bay doors with 80 bombs, optional electronic fairings, rotating props, moving tail turret and optional position landing gear.

Revell Boeing 747-400 British Airways, 1/144, 04204

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Very well molded model dated 1996. Features fine recessed panel lines, detailed gear wells and landing gear. Large and extensive decal sheet even includes maintenance stencils. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Aurora F-4J Phantom II Blue Angels, 1/48, 367

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair++

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1972 'Big A' logo issue in 1/48 scale with a large Blue Angels decal sheet. Features cockpit detail, optional position landing gear, four AIM-7F Sparrow missiles and the large modernistic black 'Triangle Base' display stand. Molded in dark blue, clear and black (display stand). The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: two very small parts are a different color plastic. They are from an earlier issue of the same kit. The parts are #37 flat gear door and #35 brace (for a main strut).

Monogram Boeing B-52D Stratrofortress, 1/72, 8292

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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1977 issue of this classic kit. The awesome visual effect of the SAC 'Anti-Nuclear Flash White' paint scheme is well represented in the box art. Well detailed featuring 207 parts, three crew members, detailed cockpit, elevating and traversing rear turret, opening and closing bomb bay doors, operating wing flaps, operating spoilers, optional position entry hatch and landing gear, and optional parts to display one nacelle open to show the jet engine. Includes decals and paint guide to make the box top aircraft or a camouflage version. Never started. The parts that were sealed from the factory are still in the factory sealed bags; the ones that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.

Monogram Pro Modeler PBY-5A Catalina - Black Cat, 1/48, 85-5934

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Rare and well detailed model builds one of two aircraft: standard -5A that was the first aircraft to land on the Guadalcanal airfield & the personal plane of Admiral John S. McCain - Commander Aircraft - South Pacific or a VP-54 'Black Cat' with radar, 'bug-eye' turret in the nose and large ADF 'football' antenna above the cockpit. Never started. Factory sealed parts bags with decals and instructions.

Tamiya Douglas A-1J Skyraider - US Air Force 56th SOW 602nd SOS Aircraft 029 or 014, 1/48, 61073-3000

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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From 2000. Very highly detailed and finely molded in the Tamiya tradition. Includes full under-wing loadout and markings for two different aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Revell DeHavilland Mosquito MK IV, 1/32, 4746

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

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Still factory sealed. 1992 issue of Revell's classic large-scale Mosquito. Features removable cowling to display Rolls Royce Merlin engine, full cockpit, crew of two, rotating propeller & wheels and more.

Tamiya Mitsubishi Zero Fighter A6M2 Type 21 Zeke, 1/48, MA116

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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Nicely molded and detailed featuring all very fine recessed panel lines, detailed full cockpit and landing gear wells, optional drop tanks, optional position landing gear, choice of one piece or three piece canopies, pilot, mechanic and decals for 5 aircraft and a color painting guide. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Italeri Lockheed U-2R Senior Span Spyplane - (ex Testors), 1/48, 864

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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From quality Testors molds. Hard to find R variant with wing superpods equipped with 'Senior Spear' electromagnetic spectrum reconnaissance equipment. Well detailed with 74 parts, detailed cockpit, open or closed canopy, optional position speed brakes, additional sensors (other than wing mounted) and complete landing gear with outriggers. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Master Modelcraft Supply Co Republic P-47 Thunderbolt - De Luxe Issue, 1/48

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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From about 1944. This is a deluxe solid wood model in big quarter scale. Features a beautiful, completely carved hardwood fuselage, two cut-to-shape balsa wings, profile cut tail feathers, cast metal four-blade propellers, fully formed wheels, vacuform canopy (still clear and not yellowed), wood and metal stock as necessary, color insignia sheet and very large full-size plans that include stabilizer, wing and wing cross sections, aircraft description and spec and even text instructions. Never started and complete. Master Modelcraft Supply Company made wooden model aircraft and ships and listed their address as N.Y. 66, New York during the early 1950s.

Revell Martin Mariner PBM-5, 1/112, H258

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

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1996 reissue. Ideal builder kit, as this is an exact copy of the old 'S' kit down to the deep blue plastic and famous clear swivel stand. Very nicely molded with recessed panel lines and fine, restrained rivet detail. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Tamiya Pibber PBR 31Mk.II Patrol River Boat, 1/35, MM150

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Very well detailed large scale kit with four figures and numerous accessories such as 55 gallon drums, jerry can, hot/cold food container, binoculars, helmet, ammo box and radio/cassette player. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Sunny B-29 Superfortress vs Ki-45 Nick, 1/100, S-600

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

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Still factory sealed but the seal has split at the right as shown. Very rare kit that is not even listed in Burn's guide. Includes both small kits which are most likely from the original Marusan molds.

The Ultimate Soldier Sd.Kfz. 222 Armored Car and US M-5 Light Tank, 1/32, 20250

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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SALE!! Includes both factory sealed models. These are factory assembled and fully painted - ready to display. Each one includes three painted figures.

Monogram Bugatti 35B Grand Prix Racer, 1/24, 77001

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG

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Still factory sealed. 1991 issue is from the same molds as the famous 'White Box' release dated 1978. This well detailed model features a rolling chassis that builds up like the real car, fully detailed engine, suspension, exhaust and undercarriage, removable hood, full interior, driver figure, side-mount spare and more. Molded in colored plastic nickel/chrome plate, clear and includes flexible tires. From 1924 to 1930, this 660 lb "Jack the Giant Killer" raced and won against the traditional 2,000 lb juggernauts of it's day. Other than light weight, the design had many first such as cast aluminum wheels with integral cast brake drums, solid forged bar front axle, two liter straight eight engine with single overhead cam and three valves per cylinder, two exhausts and one intake with the combined area of the exhaust valves greater than the intake to scavenge the burned gases and more.