Nitto U-Boat Type VIIC - Motorized, 166-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$79
Very rare and features fantastic early 1960s artwork. One of only 9 Nitto ship kits, and 5 of the nine were from ex-Sankyo molds. No scale is mentioned but the kit measures 7 inches long when assembled. It was designed for operation in water and features a red lower hull, light gray upper hull, 4 other light gray parts, a metal ballast weight, metal prop shaft, thrust bearing and unopened metal tube of glue. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the two factory sealed bags. The instructions are on the back of the box.
Lindberg Japanese Fighter Mitsubishi A5M2 Zero, 1/48, 514-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
Early 1950s issue hardbox with wonderful Ray Gaedke illustration. Molded in correct silver and clear. The kit has not been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one inner gear door. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Huma Model Messerschmitt Me-309 V1/V2/V3 - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$28
When the Me-209 was dismissed as the 109s successor, design work began on the 309. It was intended to be a high speed, long range heavy attack fighter with an ejection seat and pressurized cockpit. Four were built, but the RLM never assigned any priority to the project. By that time, jets showed more promise and work was stopped. The kit is well molded with all recessed panel line detail and has optional parts so you can build any of the first three prototypes. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram RF-101B Recon Voodoo, 1/48, 5818
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$46
Features full dual cockpits, detailed nose and main gear wheel wells, engine inlet tubes and compressor blades, full exhaust detail and optional position speed brakes. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Kawanishi N1K2-J Shidenkai George - 343rd Naval Kokutai 1st Lt. Kanno Tokushima 1945 / 343rd 1st Lt Oshibuchi Kanoya 1945, 1/72, 506
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$20
Still factory sealed. Inverted box art issue dated 1987. Features all very fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit, pilot figure, centerline drop tank and a paint guide and markings for both aircraft listed.
Revell F-84F Thunderstreak - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/54, H215-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$84
First issue dated 1955. This is the Pre 'S' hardbox with the dramatic artwork that has made these models so collectible. Features rotating wheels, cockpit and pilot detail, famous 'Revelving' clear globe stand and is molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora Bristol F2B Brisfit - (F-2B), 1/48, 113-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$95
1957 first issue with dramatic Jo Kotula artwork. The box is in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Color and gloss are perfect, as are the four corners. There are no price tags or tape and no marks from either (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). There is no fading, cuts, tears, stains or missing litho. The only flaws are very light wear, mainly on the edges. Molded in the correct gloss dark olive and black plastic. The kit inside is mint and never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are both flat and 'excellent' with typical yellowing as the only flaw.
CM USS Katahdin (Armored Ram 1899), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$98
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is six to eight weeks.
Hobby Craft Sukoi Su-25 Frogfoot - USSR or Czech Air Forces, 1/72, HC1382
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$15
The Su-25 became operational at the end of the 1980s as the equivalent of the US A-10 Warthog/Thunderbolt II. Kit is well detailed and molded with fine recessed panel lines and decals for two air forces. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1223-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
1960s issue in the larger format box with black box sides. The smaller box is kit #6-39. A well-holed and damaged FW makes a hasty power-off landing in this dramatic box art. The emergency vehicles race down the runway ready to douse the flaming engine. The pilot has the canopy open to clear the smoke or to make a hasty exit...or both. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
DML Spad XIII (Spad 13) - 9th Aero Sq/USAS in Germany 1919 - Lt. Reed Chambers, 1/48, 5902
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$29
Very highly detailed model with 109 parts and a wide variety of photoetched details. Features the colorful decals of the box art aircraft flown by Lt. Chambers. Rigging instructions are included. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram F-8 (F8U) Crusader - US Marines VMF(AW)-235 or Navy VF-11 USS Roosevelt, 1/48, 5826
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$52
Still factory sealed. Large, high quality kit from 1988. Features very good cockpit and gear well detail, optional position air-to-air refueling probe, optional position folding wing tips, optional position canopy, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and more.
Monogram F-84F Thunderstreak - With Bomb and Cart - Texas Air National Guard (camo) or Commanding Officer of 131 Tactical Fighter Wing Missouri Air Guard (Natural Finish), 1/48, 5432
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
1984 issue. Well detailed and features optional position canopy and speed brakes, complete cockpit, detailed wheel wells, drop tanks, bomb load, bomb cart and pilot figure. Contains decals for camo or natural silver finish with very colorful markings. The kit has never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or they have been inventoried complete with all parts. Includes decals and instructions.
Aurora-KB Breguet 14 Collectors Edition, 1/48, 1141-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$74
1972 issue of this still-popular model with an amazing 'near mint' box. Features fair cockpit detail, Vickers and Lewis machine guns, two ground crew, US Air Service markings and paint guide, rigging instructions and a Battle Terrain Base. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Life-Like American President Liner - President Wilson or Cleveland Ocean Liner, 1/547, B279-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$69
Long out of production and from the original Pyro molds. Full-hull model is designed from the original blueprints furnished by the American President Lines. These fine ships sailed to exotic Pacific ports and did at least one Round-The-World Cruise each year. At the time the kit was made, they were the only two ocean liners flying the American flag. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Hasegawa McDonnell Douglas F-15D / F-15DJ Eagle - USAF 12 TFS 18TFW PACAF / 32 TFS USAFE / 201Sq 2nd Air Wing JASDF / 202nd 5th AW JASDF / 203rd 2AW / 303rd 6AW /, 1/72, K26
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$28
Very finely molded and detailed. Features all recessed panel lines, detailed dual cockpits, realistic and very detailed intake and exhausts, optional position speed brake and canopy, gear well detail, drop tanks, AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder load-outs, extensive decals for multiple aircraft and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including large decal sheet and instructions.
Aurora Halberstadt CL-II, 1/48, 136-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$69
Dated 1959, but this is the second issue as it is lacking the 'Famous Fighters' slogan in the border of the box top oval. It does have 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the box side logos. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR Mk.1 - XV738 or XV739, 1/72, JS028-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$15
Very well detailed model with fine raised panel detail. Includes decals for two aircraft, positionable exhaust ports and iron bomb/Aden Gun Pod/rocket launcher and drop tank underwing stores. This kit has not been started. The parts and decals are still in the factory sealed bag. The instructions are present but have some bug damage.
Italeri Junkers Ju-88 A-4, 1/72, 018
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$24
Still factory sealed. Finely molded and well detailed, featuring parts for two different variants, very good cockpit and crew stations, opened or closed belly boarding hatch and ladder, optional position diving brakes, external bomb load and paint guide & decals for both aircraft (Swiss Air Force or Luftwaffe 'Totenkopf Geschwader' 1/KG 54 Bergamo 1943).
Scale Models 1912 Ford Model T Depot Hack - (ex Hubley / Gabriel), 1/20, 4023
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$68
Large 1/20 scale kit from ex-Hubley molds. One of a series of popular and desirable metal and plastic kits reissued by 'Scale Models' (and earlier from Gabriel). The metal castings are very well done and detailed. Includes cast metal body, roof, hood, engine, suspension and more, many injection molded parts such as spoke wheels, interior seats and many other details. Includes correct white rubber tires. Features two trees of brass plated parts, steering front wheels, full engine detail, removable hood, detailed exhaust, suspension and driveline, complete interior, flexible engine hoses, numerous woodgrain decals including a full set for the body side, choice of license plates and more. The kit has never been started. All the parts that were in factory sealed bags are still factory sealed. The large metal and white plastic parts were not sealed and have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. The kit is likely from the 1980s.