Marusan Grumman TBF-1 Avenger, 1/50, 723-35
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$74
Rare, early kit from the first Japanese plastic kit company. Features moving machine gun and rotating ball turret, folding wings, retracting landing gear, opening bomb bay doors, removable torpedo and more. All parts are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes instructions, decals and unopened tube of Marusan cement.
M&E Models Bell TH-57 SeaRanger - Conversion Kit - Bagged, 1/72, KC004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$38
Still factory sealed. Contains parts to convert the Matchbox JetRanger (or other 1/72 Jet Ranger) into the TH-57 SeaRanger. Molded in Clear, grey and with cast metal details and full decals for three birds: British, US Navy and IDF.
Pegasus Ansaldo SVA-5 - Bagged (SVA5), 1/72, 1004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$25
Limited production injection molded kit with metal details and decals. Never started. Either inventoried 100% complete with all parts or in a factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Nakajima Ki-44 Tojo Type 2, 1/72, A1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
Very nicely molded kit featuring all fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit and engine detail, some gear well detail, two drop tanks, optional position landing gear and sitting and standing pilot figures. Includes decals for four aircraft (Akeno Training Division - 23rd FS - 246th FS Philippines 1944 - 70 FS Yoshio Yoshida June 1945) and can make Ki-44-I / Ki-44-IIa / Ki-44-IIb variants. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Bf-109 G-14 Gustav 14 - 'White 21' / III/JG7 - G-6 Kdr.I/JG53 Oblt Erich Hartmann, 1/72, AP18
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$22
Still factory sealed. Includes parts to built G-14 or Hartmann's G-6 in winter camo. Has decals for all three aircraft. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines and excellent detail.
Hasegawa T-2 JASDF Blue Impulse, 1/72, E20
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$19
Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed kit.
Hasegawa McDonnell Douglas A-4E or A-4F Skyhawk - VMA-211 / VA-113 USS Enterprise / VA-12 USS Roosevelt, 1/72, JS048-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
Unusual early hardbox issue. Features decals for all three US Navy and Marines aircraft. Excellent 1970s/80s kit with very fine raised panel lines, gear and speed brake well detail, optional position speed brakes, optional parts for E and F variants as well as a significant variety of underwing stores - drop tanks, iron bombs, AIM-7 Sparrow and Bullpups. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
SIG SIG Cub 24 Inch Wingspan Sport Model, FF-14
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Purchased new at Rod's Hobby Shop in Cleveland Ohio on February 15, 1969. This kit is a very good performer and capable of long distance/high endurance flights. Features die-cut quality balsa wood, stripwood and other wood stock as needed, metal hardware, rubber motor, plastic prop, colored covering tissue, decals, full sized plans and SIGs excellent 'Programed Instructions' which are perfect for beginners. Never started and inventoried complete.
Revell Kenworth W-900 Tractor Semi Truck, 1/25, 07497
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$84
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. 2009 issue features 231 pieces, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, complete cab detail, sleeper, full underside suspension, exhaust &chassis detail, rubber tires and much more.
Revell Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle Flying Fortress, 1/48, 04297
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$64
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. 2008 issue of this very large 1/48 scale 'F' Fortress variant with historical Memphis Bell markings. Features 107 pieces, fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface lines, cockpit detail, rotating turrets, moving guns and decals for the Memphis Belle and one other USAAF aicraft.
Revell Lockheed F-94C Starfire - With Tools And Markings for Three Aircraft - Takara Issue, 1/80, S33
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$42
Rare 1977 Revell Takara Japan issue with unique and collectible high gloss box art. The aircraft is molded from the original Pre-'S' molds. As with most Japan releases, this one contains additional features. There is a tree of useful modeling tools molded in brown plastic that includes tweezers, glue applicators and four clamps. There are special decals unique to this issue: in this case, for for three different Starfires. Never started. The tools and decals are still in the factory sealed bag. The silver and clear aircraft parts have been inventoried 100% complete and includes instructions.
Revell Aerobee Hi Missile 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1814-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$64
1958 first issue 'S' hardbox with the dramatic box art that Revell was famous for. Not the common reissue. The box top displays almost "near mint" but is graded only 'good-' because there are multiple tape tears on the short and long sides. Has movable firing arm with working piston and cylinder, movable wheels, tow bar and detailed crew figures. Molded in the correct gloss gray and white. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing the small rocket nozzle. Otherwise complete with all other parts, "excellent++" condition decals and instructions.
Frog Gloster Meteor F.Mk.IV - RAF No. 263 Sq or Royal Netherlands No.323 Sq, 1/72, F200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$19
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. Includes parts and decals to make either version/aircraft. Excellent full color painting guide is located on the bottom of the box. Typical high quality Frog kit with fine panel lines and no rivet detail so it builds up to a realistic model. This model has a pleasant box art scene of "meatboxes" of Esk. 343, Koninklijke Luchtmacht serenely cruising high above an estuary, possibly the Scheldt.
Frog Bristol 138/A Trail Blazers Issue - Green Series, 1/72, F165
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$36
Very nicely done kit in the Frog tradition. On the 28th of September, 1936, the Bristol 138/A climbed to an altitude of 49,967 feet to establish a new world altitude record. In 1937 it climbed to 53,967 feet where the windscreen cracked. The pilot was saved by the pressure suit he was wearing. NOTE: this kit has "professional" quality minor assembly as follows: bulkhead, floor and radiator baffle installed in one fuselage side. There is no other assembly. The actual aircraft has been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: missing display stand.
Frog Miles Magister 1 Trainer, 1/72, F153
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$34
Finely molded in dark yellow and clear. Builds to an excellent model. This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. 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, 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.
Frog Hawker Sea Hawk - Naval Jet Fighter, 1/72, 328P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$36
1950s rare early box issue. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Frog Bristol 175 Britannia The Whispering Giant With Frog Glue and Paint - BOAC Air Lines, 1/96, 350P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc-
$179
Rare from the late 1950s and even rarer in this condition. Large model features a full, unopened tube of FROG cement (still flexible), a factory glass vile of white paint (still good), the correct, large, blue FROG display stand, full landing gear, rotating props and and two colorful BOAC decal sheets. One includes the optional blue full size vertical stabilizer markings and the other is a very large and extensive sheet with all striping, logos, side windows, flags, registration for six different aircraft and more. The decals are flat (except the one end of the long sheet that is always curved) and very good with the original factory wax paper protector in place. The instructions are excellent also with only slight discoloration. The four props are still on the factory cardboard holder and have no broken blades. Even the Frog factory inspection sticker is still present "Packed by No.11 In the event of complaint please return this slip." never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Frog Douglas DC-7C BOAC, 1/96, 351P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$679
Very rare. 1950s two piece hardbox issue. Very close to 1/100 scale and still the largest injection molded DC-7 kit. Nicely molded with very fine raised panel line detail and recessed control surfaces and doors. The box has great color, no stains, no rips, 3 solid corners and 1 closed split side corner and very minor general wear only. Inside, the special cardboard side housing is still held in place with the original staples and contains an unopened green capsule of cement and a glass vial of white paint with the factory cork. The paint is still a liquid - it has not turned solid. The very long decal sheet is intact and near mint. The decals have not rolled and are in excellent condition - they have very little of the typical yellowing. The instructions are excellent with light yellowing and have no tears or writing. The kit is molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic with a large dark blue stand. The kit has never been started and has been inventoried complete with all parts, decals, instructions, glue and paint. The propellers are on the original cardboard holder and the blades are not broken. Shipping insurance is required on this model.
Frog Blackburn Shark Torpedo Bomber - FAA RNAS Ford (1940) / Portuguese Navy Lisbon 1936 / 820 Sq FAA HMS Courageous 1937, 1/72, F179
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Final logo issue from the late 1970s just before Frog ceased production. Nicely molded kit contains parts and decals for all three versions. Features extended or folded wings, separately molded control surfaces, prop, wheels, optional floats or wheeled version and torpedo and bomb loads. With color painting guide and decals for the three aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 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.
Frog Swordfish Mk.1 - 810(TSR) Sq HMS Ark Royal 1041 or No. 701 Catapult Flight HMS Hood 1938, 1/72, F258
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
Final issue with the late 1970s Frog logo. Includes decals for both historic aircraft and a color painting guide as well. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 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, 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.