Ace Model Shop 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Sportsman Convertible, 1/24, 15R
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Dated 1946. Although Ford is not mentioned, there is no mistaking that this is the Ford Sportsman Convertible. This well designed prefabricated model is primarily wood with plastic wheels and tires and with some metal details and other metal parts. Features main wood parts that are all cut to profile (cut in two dimensions) or die cut and with other wood stock such as dowels. There are four excellent one-piece plastic wheels/tires with tread, a small, sealed clear wax paper sack with some small metal parts (like a steering wheel, etc) and metal stock as well. There are excellent instructions with detailed building text, full size three view drawings, photos of the assembly process and a very nice photo of the built model. Never started. The small parts are still factory sealed; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and includes all paperwork. The famous modeler Gordon A. Babb founded Ace in 1942. Mr. Babb was born in 1897 and became a well-known builder and competitor in the model field with aircraft and cars. National 'how to' hobby magazines often carried details articles about how to build his designs. In his first year in business, he sold 1,800 jeep kits. By 1952 the line had greatly expanded the line to hot rods, T-rods, midgets, roadsters and much more and he was expecting to sell 600,000 model kits. Mr. Babs was famous for inventing the first gas-powered midget racer model which sparked a nation-wide building spree and speed competition. His 'Ace Model Shop' was in Pasadena, California and the mailing address was 60 N. San Gabriel Blvd. Later the address was simply Ace Products, Pasadena 8, California. Most solid 'display' kit producers in the 1940s simply provided plans and blocks of wood, maybe with a few accessories. Ace went well beyond that with all cut-out parts, fully formed wheels and even some metal parts, occasionally small plastic details and sometimes even decals. The plans went well beyond the average also, featuring numerous views (not just three), detail views for sub-assemblies and even text instructions. There were at least 15 car kits in the line and also many military vehicles which were popular kits in World War 2. We don't know what happened to Ace 'Models Of Merit' but the introduction of plastic kits (started by the Highway Pioneers) put an end to most wood kit production.
MPC Pilgrim Observer Space Station Nuclear Powered, 1/100, 9001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare original issue from 1975; not the common reissue. Still contains the Flight Data and Technical Guide. This offering from MPC is one of the most interesting and a classic among Science Fiction kits. Large 1/100 scale kit is 17 inch long, has excellent detail and a large clear section to show interior detail. Fourteen movable parts allow you to display or change the ship's configuration from "Launch" to "Earth's Atmosphere Entry" to "Space Cruise". 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. There was a time when space research was not aimed at the earth's orbit and moon, but at distant planets in our solar system and eventually beyond. Planning went much further than most people are aware. The main limitation was seen as the chemical rocket motor. It could only be fired once and the specific impulse was limited. To overcome these limitations, the United States embarked on a large program to build the nuclear rocket engine. Unlike the nuclear aircraft engine, this program overcame the technical obstacles placed before it was VERY successful. The effort resulted in numerous test engines up through the Phoebes 5000 MW monster, which is still the world's most powerful reactor. The nuclear engines could run at full power for an hour, then be shut down and restarted up to a dozen times or more. Also, the flow of fuel (liquid hydrogen) could be regulated through turbo-pumps to 'throttle' the engine just as one does a car engine. Crew radiation shielding from the engine was less than requirements for cosmic ray shielding. At one point, a KIWI series reactor (KIWI-TNT) was blown up on purpose to test the environmental impact; it was minimal and clean up went quickly. The final result was to be a space rated engine called NERVA, or Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application. Before the project was terminated, many vehicles were designed for deep space exploration based on these amazing engines.
Airfix TWO Henschel HS-123 A-1 - Spanish Civil War or Luftwaffe, 1/72, 02051
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes two kits. Both are never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Hs-123 was the Luftwaffe's first in-service dive bomber and was built by the famous locomotive maker Henschel. The '123 had been replaced by the start of WWII by the Stuka, but demand continued for the aircraft and they were of great use in Belgium and France. During the terrible weather of the Russian campaign, the HS-123 once again found itself in demand. When conditions were so bad that other aircraft could not fly, the Hs-123 would often be in the air. The sturdy construction and good flying characteristics made it a favorite among pilots.
Matchbox F4U-4 Corsair - US Marine VMFT-20 / VMF-211 - (F4U4), 1/72, PK-14
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Two color model dated 1983 and a fine kit for that time. Includes decals and a three-view, full color painting guide for both US Marine aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox McDonnell F-101F / RF-101B / CF-101B Voodoo - USAF (2) and RCAF, 1/72, PK-411
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. This model from 1982 features parts and markings to build all three listed versions. Includes a full color paint guide (on the back of the box) and decals for F-101F 'Happy Hooligans' 178 FIS of the North Dakota ANG in 1973 (natural finish), RF-101B 192 TRS Nevada Air National Guard, 1972 and CR-101B No. 409 'Night Hawk' Sqn 1970.
Matchbox TWO Sea Harrier FRS1 - Lt Cdr N.D. Ward 801 NAS FAA HMS Invincible 1981 / FRS51 Indian Navy 1982, 1/72, PK-37
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried with all aircraft parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: missing display stands. Dated 1983 and features recessed panel lines, optional position landing gear (including correctly retracted outrigges, 'good' cockpit, rotating exhaust nozzles and more. Includes decals for both British Fleet Air Arm and Indian Navy. Includes a full color paint guide on the back of the box for both aircraft.
Matchbox 2 BAC Lightning T55 Kuwait or Royal Saudi Air Force, 1/72, PK-126
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried with all aircraft parts complete. Includes decals and instructions present. NOTE: missing display stands. Dated 1983 and includes marking for both unusual operators of the venerable Lightning in 1970. There is a full color painting guide on the back of the box for both aircraft.
AER SRL Moldova PARM-2 Soviet Field Aircraft Repair Workshop Truck - Bagged, 1/72, ZA7208B
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Still factory sealed and hard-to-find. Very nicely molded Soviet WWII Mobile Aircraft Maintenance Shop Truck model. Perfect for Soviet 1/72 dioramas. Features detailed chassis and suspension, detailed cab interior and more. PARM-2 trucks designed in 1937 and included equipment for gas and electrical welding, lathe and drilling machines, workbench, specialty tools and more. Materials and parts were stored in the 'beak' above the cabin. Unlike the PARM-1, the PARM-2 was additionally equipped with a detachable boom-crane and a set of PTP airbags. The bags were put under aircraft which were landed gear or crashed, then inflated with an air compressor. This worked not only on single engine fighters but on Pe-2 and Il-4s as well. Almost 200 PARM-2s were built and the design and function were considered to be very successful. Their useful lives went well beyond WWII.
ESCI TWO Leo 1A1-A1 / Scankit Kenworth Aerodyne Conventional / THREE JB Models M113 ACAV / Hasegawa M-1 Abrams / Hasegawa Leopard 2, 1/72, 8073
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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SALE!! Includes all 8 kits in the boxes shown. NOTE: Sold AS-IS and not inventoried. This collector was very meticulous and of his kits that I did inventory, 95% are complete. But on these kits he cut the sprue (trees) with the part numbers still attached to each number, so the parts are loose. Because of that, I have not inventoried these kits. NOTE: he often built minor sub assemblies to 'professional' quality. Again, these kits are sold not inventoried and AS IS hence the very low price.
Fujimi TWO US Navy Flight Deck Crew and Fire Engine - Back Up Series No. 2, 1/72, 35002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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SALE!! Includes two kits in one box. Perfect for 1/72 dioramas. Includes 11 positionable figures, detailed flight deck fire truck and decals. Both kits are never started. One is still in the factory sealed bags. The other one has been inventoried complete with all parts. Both include decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing IM-99 Bomarc - With Launcher - Markings For 2 Different USAF Missiles / Canadian Air Force, 1/47, 85-1806
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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2016 reissue from the original 1957 "S" kit molds. Ideal builder as this was a well detailed model for that time. Features fully operational launcher and crew. Includes decals and paint guide for two US Missiles and one Canadian Air Force (CAF) Bomarc. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Azur TWO Bloch MB-155 - French or Luftwaffe, 1/72, 008
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Dated 1997. Highly detailed limited issue injection molded kit with photoetched details and resin engine. With decals and paint guide for both aircraft.
Azur TWO Polikarpov R-Z Natacha - Spanish Civil War Republican Air Force Albacete Base November 1937 Or Captured Nationalist Air Force Larache Base 1939, 1/72, A033
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and still in the factory sealed bags; includes decals and instructions. Kit #2 is never started and inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: part #6A is broken in two, but both parts are present so you can repair it.Dated 1997. Can be built as either side of the Spanish Civil war. Very nicely molded and detailed injection molded model with photoetched details.
Amodel TWO Avro 504K Zeppelin Killer - 1916 Night Fighter, 1/72, 7268
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes both kits in the one box shown. They have never been started and both are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes decals and instructions.
Special Hobby TWO Grumman F3F-2 - Flying Barrel, 1/72, SH72106
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This well detailed model features main injection molded parts with all recessed panel lines, fine high-definition resin and photoetched metal details, very well detailed cockpit and more. Includes paint guide and decals.
Special Hobby Junkers Ju-87A Stuka - Anton In Luftwaffe Service - Bagged, 1/72, SH72136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare Anton variant Stuka in 1/72 scale. This well detailed model features main injection molded parts with all recessed panel lines, high-definition cast resin & photoetched metal details, superb cockpit and more. Includes paint guide and decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi D4Y2 Type 12 Suisei Judy 50th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, 1/72, C-4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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This model dates from when Fujimi made the finest models in the world. Features all fine recessed panel lines, gear well and cockpit detail, optional bomb & drop tank loads and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Azur Heinkel He-60 (He 60) - Spanish Civil War Nationalist Air Force Cadiz 1938 / Luftwaffe Kalamata Greece 1941-42, 1/72, 001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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This model can builds either version and features recessed surface detail, good cockpit, many photoetched brass details and more. Includes paint guide and decals for both aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Azur GAL ST-25 Monospar - Spanish Civil War Republican Air Force / 'Universal' Originally British Later French Air Force / British G-ADLT Sold to Spain In 1937 Used As Courier Aircraft Between Catalonian And North Front, 1/72, A034
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Dated 1997 on the side, but the artwork is dated 2002. Well detailed limited issue injection molded kit with many high definition cast resin details including the cockpit. Includes paint guide and decals for the three historical aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Amodel TWO Mu-1 Floatplane - With Decals For Three Different Aircraft - (Avro 504 / Soviet My-1), 1/72, 7254
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes both kits in the one box shown. They have never been started and both are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes decals and instructions.