AV USK Polikarpov I-152 - Soviet Or Finnish Air Force - Bagged, 1/72, AV1002
Plastic Model Kit
$24
Still factory sealed. Limited edition kit includes a very nice paint guide and decals for two Soviet and one Finnish Air Force versions.
PZW TS-11 Iskra, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Early kit of this once-common two seat training jet. Features raised panel lines, clear canopy, full landing gear and Polish decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Douglas A-24 - (Army SBD Dauntless), 1/72, 612-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$26
Hardbox issue from 1965 and in exceptional 'near mint' condition. The art is by Tom Morgan, who did box art for several different manufacturers. Features great fit and all-recessed panel lines. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Spad XIII, 1/48, 107-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
First issue hardbox dated 1957 with great Jo Kotula artwork. Please note the 69 cent price extension and oval 'Famous Fighters' sunburst logo. This is part of a popular and very successful series of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft that Aurora started in 1956 and added to well into the 1960s. Many of the line were in production right up until the demise of Aurora in the mid 1970s Molded in correct high-gloss olive drab and black plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Even includes the factory tissue packing paper. Please NOTE: this kit displays slightly better than the 'Very Good' rating but is graded as such because there is a 1/2" x 1/4" tape tear on the lower long side.
Hasegawa Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star Thunderbirds, 1/72, 123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
From the late 1970s/early 1980s and nicely detailed for that time. Has extensive detail sheet for Thunderbirds. NOTE: this kit has minor 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: cockpit and drop tanks built. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals are 'excellent++.'
Huma Model Bucker Bu-131 - Swiss Civil / German Civil / French Civil / Luftwaffe, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Still factory bag sealed. Nicely molded and detailed. Includes large decal sheet for several Luftwaffe aircraft and civil aircraft from Switzerland, France and Germany.
Lindberg Lockheed Vega Winnie Mae - Post's Round the World Record Setting Aircraft, 1/48, 533-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
Original 1950s issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke box art. In 1931, Post and Gatty flew the Vega 'Winnie Mae' around the world in 8 days, 15 hours and 8 minutes for a new world record. In 1933 Post tested a gyroscope automatic pilot and radio direction finder in another record flight lasting 7 days, 18 hours and 45 minutes. This aircraft is now in the Smithsonian Museum. Vegas did see military service, with a few operated by the RAAF, Spanish Republic Air Force, and USAAC. This model features moving control surfaces, cockpit detail, rotating prop and wheels, clear display stand and very colorful Winnie Mae decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions.
Italeri Cessna O-2A Skymaster USAF - (ex Testors), 1/48, 814
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$36
From Testors molds. Includes decals for two USAF aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one rocket pod half. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Airfix Santa Maria With Sails Bagged - Type One Logo
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$74
Still factory sealed. Very rare first issue from the 1950s before Airfix assigned any kit numbers. The paper header is in 'excellent' condition and is still factory stapled to the original parts bag. This well molded, small-scale waterline model features billowing sails, clear printed ratlines and a water display stand. The ship itself measures about 3.5 inches in length when built.
Fujimi North American P-51D Mustang - USAF 361st FG 375FS 8th Air Force or 'Big Beautiful Doll' 78th FG 83 FS 8th Air Force, 1/48, 5A24
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Well detailed model from early Fujimi Mokei Co. Ltd molds. Finely molded with recessed panel lines and very light, raised rivets. Kit features detailed cockpit, gear wells and engine/firewall, rockets, drop tanks and bombs, color painting guide and a choice of two USAF aircraft. This kit has not been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bags with decals and instructions.
Hudson Miniatures 1903 Rambler Old Timers, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$89
Very well detailed large 1/16 kit from 1949. Features plastic wheels, lights, other accessories and wooden main parts and occasionally metal parts and cardstock. Although all of Hudson's 1/16 kits have excellent detail, this one has even more detail than usual thanks to Hudson's engineers having access to the actual car. This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, plans and instructions. Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.
MPC Hot Rodder's Ghost Of America Stroker McGurk - Original Issue, 104-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
Rare original issue from 1964; not the common reproduction. Stroker McGurk was created and drawn by Tom Medley for Hot Rod Magazine. The popularity of the character gave MPC an idea - why not make a model? While an excellent kit, it proved to be a poor marketing choice. The kit was far less popular than the cartoons. As a result, it was quickly and quietly withdrawn from production, making the originals very rare. This Race Car is heavily styled on the Red Baron's Fokker DR-1 and molded in dark red and chrome plate. The chrome parts are in 'mint' condition. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, steering wheel. Includes all other parts and includes 'excellent+' condition decals and instructions. No scale is given but it is large; the body measures 10 inches long when assembled.
Beechnut Commonwealth Wirraway - Bagged, 1/72, 1003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
Still factory sealed. Bagged kit with header. Very limited production injection molded kit. Details such as interior are not included in Beechnut kits but detailed drawings are provided. They contain all basic parts (canopy, wings, fuselage, engine, prop, elevator and rudder) but you must scratch build or use your spares box for the rest.
Planet Models Heinkel He-114 A-2 - Luftwaffe or Swedish Air Force, 1/72, 035
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$56
Rare. Very highly detailed resin cast kit with clear canopy. Decals and paint guide are included for both air forces. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The He-114 was a two-seat float plane designed in 1935 to replace the He-60 in the role of shipboard reconnaissance. A number of engines were tried in the prototypes and the design frozen by 1938 for production. Although somewhat dated by WWII standards, it did see action for about half the war. Before hostilities began, 12 were sold to Sweden.
Airmodel Dornier Do-17 E / KA / Do-215 Conversions - Bagged, 1/72, 130
Vaccuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$18
Includes many clear parts with front fuselage section and white parts with three different sets of engine nacelles and two sets of main gear wheels. With instructions. Never started. Complete with all uncut parts and instructions. Conversion kits require a base injection molded kit (not included) to complete. This is a basic conversion only - some scratchbuilding is required.
Cleveland Seversky P-35 Pursuit Aircraft, 1/16, SF-61
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$95
Dated 1937. This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. This is the earlier simple cardboard box with the silver printing. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: there is light bug damage to the the plans (still completely usable) but heavy bug damage to the covering tissue. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane business- Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter- Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M8 Zero Fighter Type 54 / 64, 1/48, SP206
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$56
Special issue of the A6M8 dated 1997 that includes numerous resin parts to make a correct aircraft. Very well detailed featuring complete cockpit, detailed engine and gear wells, drop tank, optional position canopy and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Jetco Thermic Trio - Flying Wing / Orthodox / Tail First - Three Hand-Launched Balsa Wood Gliders, SG-5
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor
$42
From the 1950s. This kit contains three small balsa gliders. All parts are die cut. Full size plans are included. These are magnificent fliers. The kits have never been started and are complete with all parts unpunched and plans.
AAA Models McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80 - Bagged, 1/144, 8201
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$24
Still factory bag sealed. Very cleanly molded and crisp vac moldings. Includes landing gear, display stand and plans/instructions.
Revell USS Buckley DE51 Destroyer Escort - Or HMS Affleck K462 - 'S' Issue, 1/249, H355
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$68
Rare Great Britain hardbox issue from the 1950s that includes decals for both ships. It has the 'S' logo on the sides and incredible artwork. Large-scale kit was well detailed for that time and features a full hull with prop and rudder detail, complete deck fittings and separately molded armament, display stand and more. Never started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) part, the yardarm. As usual, many of the fine stanchions are broken and missing. With decals, flag sheet, rigging material and instructions. NOTE: instructions have a 3" x 1.2" section missing at the parts list; all building instructions are intact if you wish to assemble the model. The box is only 'fair' - it is intact and has good color and gloss, but two split corners, a 2" split on the lower top corner as shown and a great deal of wear.