Pocher Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 Monza 1931, 1/8, K71
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$1200
This kit is still factory sealed in the clear cello wrap but the seal has splits. Pocher made the finest automobile models ever created. The detail and working parts on these long out-of-production, big 1/8 scale kits is amazing. This kit has 1954 parts of plastic, brass, steel, leather, iron, rubber, copper and many other material. Working features include operating steering, working suspension, lights that operate from the dashboard, doors that open and close with operating door latches and handles, starting handle that operates the crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, V-belts, Fan, dynamo and more in the engine and much more. Recommended for experienced models only. This is the desirable early version with the most realistic wheel construction. Each wheel is built just like a real spoke wheel with individual spokes and well over 100 parts each. Shipping insurance (and Express Mail for international customers) is required.
Fujimi Ki-43 Hayabusa 'Oscar', 1/70, 7A4-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$20
From the very early 1960s. Fujimi Japan issue with very collectible box artwork and glossy box top. Features rotating prop, retractable undercarriage, working ailerons and pilot figure. Never started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora USS Iowa BB61 Battleship - (With Decals for Iowa / Missouri / Wisconsin / New Jersey), 1/600, 705-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$139
Dated 1957. This is the first issue of this kit; please note the 'Famous Fighters' northern-lights oval Aurora logo. The box is in unusually good condition with like-new colors and gloss, four solid corners, no creases, tears or missing litho and no price tags or tag marks. Flaws include light general wear and scuffing (mainly on the sides) and some age spotting. Features one piece full hull, rotating triple 16" gun turrets, 5" secondary turrets, pom-pom guns, lifeboats, prop and rudder detail, 2 float planes with catapults, display stand and decals for the Iowa, Missouri or New Jersey. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora 12 O'Clock High P-38 Lightning, 1/48, 346-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$185
Very rare first and only hardbox issue from the tie-in promotion with Twentieth Century Fox Televisions smash hit "12 O'Clock High." Dated 1965. Some of the most valuable models are linked to TV or movie promotions and the "12 O'Clock High" series from Aurora is no exception. This example has like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape, tags or tears and zero fading. The only flaws are very slight foxing and very slight general corner wear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Other kits in the series included the B-17, P-51, Me-109 and FW-190.
Minicraft 1931 Ford Model A Closed Cab Pickup, 1/16, 11204
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$89
Very large scale (1/16) and highly detailed kit. Molded in blue, black, clear, chrome plate, real rubber tires and metal axles, chain and rivets. Kit features full rolling chassis build up just like the real car, detailed engine, full suspension, complete interior, correctly opening hood, opening doors and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Entex Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing, 1/16, 9019
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$155
Very large scale and highly detailed. Molded in white, dark red, black, silver, chrome plated and with rubber tires. Features fully detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, complete inner-body substructure, suspension and steerable front wheels, full interior, opening Gullwing doors and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Palmer 1940 Ford Custom Convertible, 1/32, 403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
Suitable for Slot Car racing. Molded in a stunning gloss Pepto-Bismol Pink, clear and chrome plated plastic. Features a detailed underside chassis with separately molded front axle and suspension, full interior and even decals. NOTE: this kit has minor and very neat assembly. The two sides and hood have been glued to the chassis. Quality of the work done is 'near mint++.' All is perfectly straight, the gaps are as minimal as they could ever be and the rear deck dry fits perfectly. There is no other assembly. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Scale Models Ford 1929 Model A Station Wagon - (ex Hubley), 1/20, 4006
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$72
Large 1/20 scale kit from former Hubley molds. One of a series of popular and desirable metal and plastic kits reissued by 'Scale Models' (and earlier by Gabriel). The model has over 75 metal castings including body, roof, hood, engine, suspension and more, injection molded parts such as spoke wheels, interior seats and many other details and a tree of chrome plated parts as well. With real rubber tires. Features working steering, full engine detail, removable hood, detailed exhaust, suspension and driveline, complete interior, flexible engine hose and more. Never started. All the parts that were factory sealed are still sealed; the parts that were never sealed (the large metal ones) have been inventoried complete. With instructions and decals.
Duracraft Inc Dura-Plane With Extras - 45 Inch Wingspan R/C Trainer Quick Build
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$119
Very rugged and crash-survivable R/C trainer that is easy to build. Features 45" molded foam wing, durable PVC fuselage, aluminum main channel, aluminum landing gear and all hardware included. Designed for .20 to .40 two cycle power and a 3 to 4 channel radio. Building time is estimated at 6-10 hours. Includes highly illustrated instructions for building and radio installation. Iron on covering is not requred. Never started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed internal bags. The parts never sealed have been inventoried complete with all paperwork. Includes the following after-market extra parts: (2) 2.5 Inch Wheels, Du-Bro #140 5/32" plated brass Dura Collars (sealed), Du-Bro fuel tank (sealed), Blue Line Silicone thick fuel line (sealed) and a big sealed package of R/C Latex Foam for shock mounting equipment. NOTE that this item will be shipped in the factory-original sturdy shipping box unless you specify otherwise. If you do wish to have it boxed, extra shipping will apply.
Faller Heinkel He-162A, 1/100, 1162
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$45
Rare model kit from the early to mid 1960s and nicely molded for that time in a beautiful swirl green and brown plastic and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals for multiple aircraft and instructions. Even includes the original Faller packing inspection quality control sheet.
Lindberg Grumman F11F-1 Blue Angels - (F11F1), 1/48, 541-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$75
Classic 1950s hardbox kit with Ray Gaedke artwork. Rare first issue with 98 cent price extension and still the only early short nose F11F Tiger kit in 1/48 scale. Features fine raised panel details, movable ailerons, rudder and elevators and detailed engine with opening inspection panel. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Best 1935 Gilmore Special Indianapolis 500 Winner, 1/30, 535-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$145
Very rare kit for the advanced collector. In the early 1950s Best Hobby Kits (Best Plastic Corporation of Brooklyn, NY) entered the infant USA plastic model kit market with a series of Indianapolis 500 winners. Six kits were issued - the 1920 Monroe Special, 1922 Murphy Special, 1931 Miller Special, 1935 Gilmore Special, 1940 Maserati Racer and 1953 Fuel Injection Special. The kits were priced correctly and featured 'Super Detailed' parts (for the time). It is unknown why the line failed to sell - it may have been distribution. Best was certainly not a large player in the business. The kit features real rubber Firestone racing tires, decals and some interior detail. The kit has not been started. All parts are still in the original 'krinkle' bag. Complete with decals and instructions.
Revell USS Buckley DE51 Destroyer Escort - Sea Power Issue, 1/249, H423-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
1961 'Sea Power' issue that is seldom seen. This was issued after the "S" and right before the 'Commander Series' issue Large scale, full-hull model is very nicely detailed for that time. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Does NOT include mini-catalog and trading cards/stamp.
MPC Ford Mustang Super Stocker Short Oval Track Racer, 1/25, 1-2753
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$145
Very rare. One-and-only issue from the late 1970s or early 1980s. This is a very well detailed kit for that time. Features detailed engine, very complete suspension, full race chassis and cage built up, opening hood and removable body. Molded in white, black, chrome plate, clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing one small part, suspension link #4L. 4R is present and can be used as a pattern as this part can be made. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: there is a tire burn mark on the windshield.
Verneuil Panhard 1891 Europe Model Kits, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$24
The 1891 Panhard was among the very first 'modern' cars and with it's groundbreaking innovations was certainly the grandfather of the present day automobile. Rare kit of this historic automobile from when France clearly lead the automotive world in technology and quality. This happened largely because the French people, government and authorities embraced the horseless carriage; this was the opposite of what happened in most countries, especially Great Britain where they regulated it almost completely out of existence. Nicely detailed and molded with about 75 parts in black plastic. Features detailed suspension and drive line and includes large instruction2 with numbered parts layout, completely illustrated step-by-step instructions, and text instructions and automobile history in French. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. NOTE: instructions are quality photocopies.
ESCI Mercedes Benz 230G Cross Country, 1/24, 3022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$62
Still factory sealed. Nicely detailed kit with full frame assembly with separately molded driveline and suspension, detailed interior, optional position tail gates and more.
Revell DC-7 'United Flight 707' Airport Set - 'S' Kit, 1/122, H220-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$495
Rare and very desirable kit with the Disney Promotional Sticker. Contains the colorful United DC-7 and all the accessories shown on the box top - Texaco fuel truck, boarding stairs, United Red Carpet, stanchions, tow tractor with tow bar, baggage truck with three baggage carts and figures for the pilot, refueler, model, stewardess, camera man and two drivers for the tow and baggage tractors. The box is in exceptional condition with like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape or tags, no tape or tag marks, no fading and no litho damage. Light and even general wear are the only flaws. Inside, the kit has never been started. It is complete. The aircraft small parts are still sealed in the factory bag. The aircraft parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. The airport parts have been inventoried complete (they are in the original bag but it has been opened). Includes excellent decals and instructions.
Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 327-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$62
1969 Big A hardbox issue in amazing investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Features elevating gun, rotating turret, figures, operating treads and bogies and battlefield display stand. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Tamiya Sd.Kfz.251/9 Ausf.D (7.5cm KwK37L) Kanonenwagen, 1/35, 35147
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$27
Still factory sealed. Well detailed and cleanly molded.
Heller Potez 63-II - (6311), 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$30
Early to mid 1960s issue with high-gloss, wrap around box art and before Heller kits carried kit numbers. The 63.II was a further development of the successful Potez 631 and was used in the scouting and observation role. Four squadrons were equipped with this type. They saw heavy action and 63.11 losses were the greatest of all Armee de l'Air combat aircraft during the Invasion of France. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.