Revell 1910 International Auto Wagon - Highway Pioneers US Antique Series, 1/32, H62-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
1954 early issue molded in bright yellow plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Hasegawa N1K2-J George, 1/72, B1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$20
Still factory sealed.
Monogram F-104C Starfighter - NAM Tour of Duty Issue, 1/48, 5455
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$30
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the left short side. Limited issue kit from 1988 released in promotion with the TV series 'Tour of Duty'. Very finely molded and detailed kit with traditional high Monogram quality. Features full cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed cannon bay with optional position access door, detailed gear wells, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and optional position speed brakes with detailed wells.
Faller Noratlas 2501 Motorized - Luftwaffe, 1/100, 1501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$55
Rare kit from the 1960s designed for dual electric motor drive with the Faller no. 1001 Miniature Electric Motor (not furnished; Faller sold the motor separately). Nicely molded for the time featuring rotating propellers, positionable ailerons, rudders and elevator, optional position rear boarding door and forward crew boarding door, rear drive-on boarding ramp, clear side and cockpit windows and more. The kit has never been started. The small and motorizing specific parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag. The other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Comet Lockheed F-104A Starfighter, 1/62, PL500-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$69
Hard-to-find 1950s issue. Shortly after this release, Comet sold all their model molds to Aurora. Comet had made two F-104 kits - this is the larger scale one. Inside, the kit is like new and molded in gloss silver and clear. Includes the Comet Model Hobbycraft catalog mailer. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals in amazing 'near mint' condition and 'excellent' instructions. This is the second issue with one instruction sheet. The first issue actually had two instructions sheets - the standard one, and the Supplement. The first draft of the instructions left out the stand ball retainer, and the supplement includes that omission.
Frog DH Hornet F.Mk.3 Fighter - No 41 Sq RAF 1950 or No. 19 Sq 1950, 1/72, F239
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
Red Series issue includes parts and decals to make either aircraft and an excellent full color painting guide on the bottom of the box for both aircraft. Quality Frog kit with fine panel lines and no rivet detail so it builds up to a realistic model. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Hornets took part in a major incident in US/UK/PRC relations on July 23, 1954, when PLAAF La-7s (or -11s) shot down Cathay Pacific DC-4 VR-HEU near Hong Kong. Hornets from 80 Squadron Kai Tak (not depicted in the Frog kit decals) are scrambled and the first to locate the survivors. Two days later, 7th Fleet AD-1s splash two Lavochkins in the same area.
Hawk Laird Solution Racer With Racing Pylon Stand, 1/48, 628-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$28
Hardbox issue from 1962 with great Bill Campbell box artwork. Very nicely molded kit for that time with excellent fit, fine recessed panel lines and raised rib lines. Includes Pylon Racing Stand that is ideal for a 1930 racing diorama. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present. The Laird Solution won the first official Thompson Trophy Race in 1930 at the Curtiss-Wright Reynolds Airport in Chicago. The Laird was the only Biplane to win the Thompson and it beat all the military aircraft. Charles 'Speed' Holman was the pilot and was the first civilian to attain a speed over 200 mph in a closed course event nationally. E. M. Laird Airplane Company built the aircraft for BF Goodrich. Construction began only 3 weeks before the race. There was only one 10 minute trial flight before the aircraft won the race.
AMT 3 Muscle Cars 1966 Ford Fairlane GT/GTA / 1968 Plymouth Road Runner / 1965 Pontiac GTO, 1/25, 8123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$62
Dated 1992 and contains all three models featuring detailed engines and engine compartments, opening hoods, detailed underside, full interiors and more. The kits have never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Frog TWO Westland Wyvern - 830 Sq HMS Eagle Suez 1956 / 827 Sq HMS Eagle 1955 - Red Series, 1/72, F198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
Includes TWO models. Has markings for both aircraft. Very nicely molded with no rivets - just fine panel lines. The kit has never been started. One kit is mint, never never started and complete except the display stand. The second kit has "professional" quality sub assembly and is inventoried complete except for the display stand.
Heller Amerigo Vespucci Italian Sailing Ship, 1/150, 80807
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$75
Still factory sealed. Out of production. Large and highly detailed kit of the famous Italian Navy training sailing ship. Includes vacuform billowing sails, rigging material and full rigging instructions.
Franklin Mint Armour Collection F-86 Sabre Jet European Camo Finish, 1/48, B11B928
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$42
Brand new, never removed from the box and complete. High quality die-cast model that is completely factory built and painted. Please note the canopy is present, but Franklin Mint shipped them off the model. You have to snap it on to install it. When I saw this kit had never been removed from the packaging, I did not open it. If any of the paperwork is important to you, let me know before you purchase and I will check for you. This is what Franklin Mint says about each of these models: "Each of our die-cast models are hand-assembled and hand painted to ensure quality and authentic detail. To create each exciting precision replica, our designers and engineers make exhaustive examinations of their subject from every conceivable angle; photographing, sketching and in many cases studying the actual plans. Months are spent sculpting a scale prototype that captures even the most intricate details. The result: A precision-engineered model of unsurpassed quality that you will be proud to own and display. Each is a masterpiece of the model maker's art, reflecting our passion for perfection, our total commitment to superb craftsmanship, and our abiding respect for quality and authenticity."
Muir Models Inc Rand Mining District Double Eagle Saloon & Social Club - HOn3 / HO Scale Craftsman Model, 1/87, 050
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$28
Highly detailed featuring pre-cut and scored hardwood, numerous plastic details such as doors, window frames and more. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The few parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Heller Bloch 210 French Bomber, 1/72, 80397
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
French Night Bomber from 1933. From the original 1970s molds and well detailed for that time. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Testors 1948 Ford Coupe, 1/25, 115
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Highly detailed kit. Builds up the rolling chassis just like the actual car. Features full engine and engine compartment detail, complete suspension, flip up front seats, full interior, opening hood and rubber tires, black and chrome plastic parts. Never started. NOTE: missing two parts: one small seat scuff panel (easily made from flat sheet styrene using the other side as a pattern) and one (of two) upper radiator hoses. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, foil side trim stickers and instructions present.
Tamiya Mercedes CLK-GTR, 1/24, 24195
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$36
Highly detailed with complete engine and engine bay, detailed suspension and exhaust, complete interior, extensive decals and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT-Frog Northrop P-61B Black Widow - (ex Frog), 1/72, A644-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
From quality Frog molds. Includes crew and decals for multiple aircraft. This was part of a short-lived AMT marketing idea to market Frog kits in the USA. Molded in black and clear and includes a full color painting guide on the back of the box. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Franklin Mint Armour Collection P-38 Lightning Old Rusty, 1/48, B11F035
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$69
Brand new, never removed from the box and complete. High quality die-cast model that is completely factory built and painted. When I saw this kit had never been removed from the packaging, I did not open it. If any of the paperwork is important to you, let me know before you purchase and I will check for you. This is what Franklin Mint says about each of these models: "Each of our die-cast models are hand-assembled and hand painted to ensure quality and authentic detail. To create each exciting precision replica, our designers and engineers make exhaustive examinations of their subject from every conceivable angle; photographing, sketching and in many cases studying the actual plans. Months are spent sculpting a scale prototype that captures even the most intricate details. The result: A precision-engineered model of unsurpassed quality that you will be proud to own and display. Each is a masterpiece of the model maker's art, reflecting our passion for perfection, our total commitment to superb craftsmanship, and our abiding respect for quality and authenticity."
MiniHobby HMS Prince of Wales Battleship Motorized - (Trumpeter), 1/350, 80606
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$65
Rare motorized version and ideal for R/C conversion. Features factory assembled motor and motor mount, dual drive gear box for two props, factory soldered wiring harness with switch, twin drive props, movable rudder, battery holder and contacts, stuffing boxes and more. The model itself can be built waterline or full hull and has good detail. The kit has never been started. All parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Rareplane Douglas DC-4 / C-54 / R5D-3 Skymaster with Merlin Conversion and Capital Airlines and USAF MATS Decals, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$59
Very large and rare 1/72 DC-4 kit that contains even rarer 1/72 scale decals. There is one large sheet for Pacific Division USAF MATS (Military Air Transport Service)#49068 and a large Capital Airlines sheet. The actual model is very nicely molded with fine panel lines, window, door and rivet detail. Builds either of three versions and includes full paint and markings guide. Also includes all needed parts for the Merlin engine conversion. There is no assembly but NOTE: one fuselage half has been cut out by a professional builder. There is plenty of plastic left around it - it was simply a rough cut. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and plans.
Matchbox Hawker Siddeley Hawk HS-1182, 1/72, PK27
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
Dated 1975. Includes color painting guide and decals two versions - XX154 Jet Trainer RAF prototype and XX156 Ground Attack RAF Prototype. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.