Revell 1910 Pierce Arrow Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H48-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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1953 issue, the first year for the 'Series Three' Highway Pioneers. The kit is molded in a stunning, bright red glossy acetate plastic. These issues feature the same 5 car artwork on every box; the only way to identify the contents was an ink-stamped name on the box ends. This kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internally sealed factory bag. Includes instructions. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' 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 fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!
Revell 1914 Stutz Bearcat Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H38-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1960 issue hardbox with full artwork; Highway Pioneers prior to this year simply had generic artwork and an ink stamped name on the box ends was the only way to identify the contents. This kit has never been started. All parts are still sealed in the factory bag. Includes instructions. The box would rate slightly higher than the 'very good' rating but it has some age foxing on the side panels. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' 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 fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!
Revell 1910 Studebaker Electric Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H41
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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1952 issue, the first year for the 'Series Two' Highway Pioneers. The box is very nice and the kit is molded in deep green and black glossy acetate plastic. These issues feature the same 5 car artwork on every box; the only way to identify the contents was an ink-stamped name on the box ends. This kit has never been started. All parts are still sealed in the factory bag. Includes instructions. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' 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 fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!
Tamiya Sd. Kfz7 8 Ton Semi Track Truck, 1/35, 35148
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Large and well detailed featuring complete chassis and interior, movable suspension and wheels, choice of open or folded top and with 8 figures. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya USS Enterprise CVN-65 Aircraft Carrier, 1/350, 78007
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Wonderfully detailed and very large model measuring over 29 inches long when assembled. It is still the standard by which most aircraft carrier kits are judged. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Corsair F4U-4 - White Box Issue - (F4U4), 1/48, 6833
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1973 reissue of this famous and superb 'Four Star' kit from 1963. Features folding wings, retractable landing gear and tail wheel (with all working gear doors), working arresting gear, rotating wheels and propeller, pilot figure, centerline drop tank, two bombs, 8 rockets and colorful US Marine Decals for VMF-312. Molded in dark blue, black and clear plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Airfix F-104G Starfighter - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 10-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very colorful and collectible 1960s issue with great artwork. 'Craftmaster' kits were Airfix kits made in Great Britain, imported to the USA, then repackaged by MPC with the distinctive Craftmaster artwork and logo. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals for the box art aircraft and instructions.
Comet Boeing 707 Stratotanker (367-80 - Dash 80), 1/125, PL800-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Comet originally began model production in 1929 with a line of balsa flying models. In the mid-1950s Comet made a beautiful line of small and medium scale aircraft and missile models with colorful boxes. The early issues were in one-piece 'flip-top' boxes, and the later issues and releases were in standard two-piece 'hardboxes' with a lithograph slick glued to the top box (like this kit). In 1963 Comet sold the plastic kit molds to Aurora, who reissued some but not all of the kits. There were two Comet Boeing 707 models made. This is the two-piece box larger scale (1/125) 'Stratotanker' - not really a tanker model at all, but a nice kit of the famous Dash-80 Prototype Tanker/707, which lead to the world's first commercially-successful airliner. Well molded with fine recessed panel lines, landing gear and prototype decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Testors V-1 and Oka Bombs - (Ohka Mk.II MYX-7), 1/48, 626
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Great 1/48 kits for use with your 1/48 Betty or 1/48 He-111 H-22. V-1 has interior tanks and warhead detail. Never started. The kits have never been started. The Oka is still in the internal factory sealed bags; the V-1 has been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions.
Revell Saturn V Apollo Rocket - (ex Monogram), 1/144, 85-5082
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. This is the 199 Revell reissue of the original 1968 Monogram kit. Widely considered to be best Saturn in 1/144 scale due to legendary Monogram quality. All three stages separate from each other in order to demonstrate a simulated flight. Apollo upper section opens to release lunar module with two stages and operating landing legs. Includes three figures and launch pad stand.
Monogram Patton Tank - M48 A2 With 8 Figures, 1/35, 6501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1983 reissue of the rare Four Star kit and an ideal builder. Large scale model features 152 pieces, flexible treads, rotating turret and cupola, elevating 90mm main gun and machine gun, three opening and closing hatches, working wheels/sprockets, driver and a combat crew of 8 soldiers. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Testors O-2A Skymaster - US Navy or Air Force, 1/48, 514
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. Hard-to-fine larger scale O-2 is dated 1995 includes parts and decals for both versions "A" or "B." Decals are for FAC Bien Hoa Air Base South Vietnam 1969 and US Navy VFA-125 Rough Raiders NAS Fallon, Nevada 1989.
Dragon USS Hewitt DDG-966 Destroyer - Spruance Class - Also With Decals For Elliott / Spruance / Peterson / Ingersoll, 1/350, 1009
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed full-hull model that includes hull numbers & stern names for all five ships listed.
Revell Fairey Rotodyne - Cutaway Model with Full Interior, 1/78, H185-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1961 first issue of this unique and highly detailed model of Fairey's vertical take-off and landing transport. The first prototype flew in November 1957 and appeared at the Farnborough Air Show three years later. The Rotodyne could carry 60 civil passengers or 70 fully equipped troops as well as cargo. Cruising speed was 175 kts and maximum range was 610 nm. Kit features cut away design - a large fuselage panel can be removed to show off the complete interior with passenger seats, passengers, pilots, stewardess, baggage compartment (complete down to the suitcases), bathroom with toilet & sink and cargo compartment including boxes, tire, carpet and barrel. Another panel comes off at the support for the rotor to reveal internal aircraft structure and the rotor power transmission. Also includes complete cockpit, working boarding door and stairs, working rear clam-shell cargo doors, operating rudder and elevators and rotating wheels, props and main rotor. Never started. All paperwork and parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Literally all of the contents are sealed in one bag.
Hasegawa Kugisho P1Y1 Ginga (Frances) Type11 Late Version, 1/72, CP104
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. From 1996. Very well detailed and molded with 79 pieces.
Monogram Douglas A1-E Skyraider (A-1E) - Blue Box Issue, 1/72, PA146-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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First issue dated 1967. Finely molded and detailed in the Monogram tradition. Features dual cockpit, pilot, drop tanks, rotating wheels & propeller and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram F-101B Voodoo, 1/109, P401-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Part of the 1960 Forty-Nine Cent Series. Very nicely done model with two Genie Missiles (Genie was an air-to-air unguided nuclear rocket). Molded in silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram RB-66A Destroyer - Blue Box Issue, 1/83, PA204-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. 1995 reissue that features the original 1967 artwork and molds (which are the original 1950s Four Star molds). Features rear gun turret, cockpit with three crew, opening bomb bay and bomb. Molded in silver and clear. When the Air Force phased out the B-66, they converted many into ECM aircraft, hence the RB-66A. Monogram seized this opportunity as a new lease on life for the B-66 molds and the result was this issue as RB-66 aircraft were being used in Vietnam in the late 1960s.
Revell M-42 Twin 40mm Duster Anti-Aircraft Gun - (ex Renwal Twin 40), 1/32, 8000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. 1989 Revell reissue from original Renwal molds. Features very good detail, 182 parts, independent suspension on each wheel, working tracks, rotating and elevating 40mm gun, two opening crew hatches on top and one large front crew entrance door, interior seats, three opening engine hatches to show the detailed engine and more.
Aurora US Army M109 Howitzer Tank - Self Propelled Gun, 1/48, 314-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Box is in exceptional investment-grade'Near Mint' condition with as new color and gloss. Hard to find 1/48 scale armor kit with John Steel box art dated 1963. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.