Hudson Miniatures 1911 Brush Model C Delivery - Old Timers, 1/16
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$69
Dated 1949. Large scale and very well detailed for that time. Features numerous die-cut and machined/cut to shape wooden parts, beautiful plastic wheels, grill, steering wheel, lights and other accessories, metal louvered hood, metal stock and parts and die-cut cardstock. Although all of Hudson's 1/16 kits are excellent, this one has even more detail than usual thanks to Hudson's engineers having access to the actual car owned by Mr. Austin Clark. This kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory bag sealed while the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete including two sheets of excellent plans/instructions. The Brush Delivery Model C was manufactured by Brush Runabout Company, which was a division of the famous United States Motors. It sold for $650 and was powered by a one cylinder 64 HP engine linked to a gear-set type two speed + reverse multiple disc clutch transmission. 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.
Novo Techna Soviet Type L Series II Submarine, 1/400, K4003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$10
Ex-Soviet Union kit that is very well molded for that time with very fine detail and hull drain holes. Full hull model measures 7.5 inches long when assembled and includes display stand. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing decals. Inventoried with all parts and instructions included.
Aurora F9F Panther Jet Sealed, 1/49, 22-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$79
Factory sealed but the seal has a small split at the upper right as shown. Fantastic Jo Kotula artwork is dated 1960. This is actually a newer kit, likely from 1962-64 as it lacks the 'Famous Fighters' logo in the oval border. These molds are from one of Aurora's first two kits - the F9F and F-90. Aurora simply went out and purchased the early Hawk F9F and F-90 kits and copied them almost exactly.
Czech Model Gotha Go-145 - Bagged, 1/72
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$24
Hard-to-find limited production craftsman kit. Czech Model (Czech Masters) kit are known for accuracy and fine, scale detail. Parts are cast in high definition resin and feature very fine recessed panel line detail. Kit is never started and complete. Due to the small size of some parts, these kits are recommended for the experienced model builder. Kit does not come with instructions, but assembly is very straight-forward. Decals must be furnished by the builder.
Hasegawa McDonnell Douglas F-15D / F-15DJ Eagle - USAF 12 TFS 18 TFW Kadena Airbase Japan / 204 Sq 7th FW JASDF Hyakuri Airbase Japan, 1/72, 807
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Well molded and detailed. Features very fine raised panel lines, detailed dual cockpits, optional position speed brake and canopy, gear well detail, centerline drop tank, AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder load-outs, extensive decals for both aircraft and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including large decal sheet and instructions.
AMT Dodge Viper RT/10, 1/25, 6808
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$24
Still factory sealed. 1992 issue. Very nicely molded and detailed. Features detailed engine and engine compartment, removable hood, full interior, detailed exhaust and chassis underside and more.
Aoshima US Navy SB2C Helldiver, 1/72, 302
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
Late 1950s/early 1960s rare early issue with a high-gloss box top and very collectible artwork. this is a nicely molded kit for that time and features folding wings, retracting gear, sliding canopy and working tailhook. Never started. All parts are still sealed in the factory clear internal bag. Includes the original tube of cement, decals and instructions.
Airfix Vertol 107-II / CH-46 Sea Knight - Swedish Navy (HKP4), 1/72, 296
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$26
Third logo issue. Features moving rotor blades, full cockpit and bulkhead, opening rear cargo doors and optional position side doors. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram P-40N Curtiss Warhawk - Blue Box Issue, 1/64, PA165-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$29
Still factory sealed. Blue box issue from 1967. Very finely molded with excellent detail and traditional Monogram quality.
Tamiya M1046 Humvee Tow Missile Carrier, 1/35, MM267
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$30
Still factory sealed. Very well detailed and molded.
Tomalco D&RGW 30 Foot Reefer Refrigerator Car - HOn3 / HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, HOn3-3
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$26
Packed in the original clear plastic box. Very highly detailed kit with factory cut hardwood main parts, numerous metal and very fine plastic fittings, extensive decals and excellent plans & instructions. 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.
Tamiya Nakajima Saiun C6N1 Myrt with Clear Fuselage, 1/50, MA109-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$54
Early Tamiya kit featuring clear fuselage half and cowling, very well detailed interior and engine, crew figures, separately molded elevators, ailerons, leading edge slats and working wing flaps. Has markings for four different aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora-KB Sopwith Triplane - Collector's Series Issue, 1/48, 1100-170
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$52
1972 Collector's Series issue. Features highly improved mold quality, rigging diagram with rigging instructions, two ground crew and terrain display base. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell North American P-51B Mustang - RAF 316 (Polish) Sq Early 1944 / USAF 334th Sq 4th FG 8th 'Salem Representative' AF Debden-Essex England, 1/32, 4740
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$38
Rare 1993 Revell of Germany issue. Features detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engine, removable cowl, good cockpit detail, pilot figure and rotating wheels and prop. Has a very large decal sheet for the aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby-Time Douglas F4D-1 Skyray - Static Display or Flying Model - (F4D1), 1/45, 2001
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$65
One of three unique kits in a series - the other two are the Demon and Super Sabre. The kit has vacuform fuselage, wings with recessed panel lines. For the static version, there is a tree of injection molded detail parts including full landing gear and a stand. For the flying version, there is a nose weight and flying instructions. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Aurora F7U Cutlass Navy Jet Fighter, 1/70, 496-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
1961 hardbox issue with fantastic box art by jo Kotula. Includes decals for F7U-1 NATC aircraft. Molded in gloss medium gray and clear, with full landing gear and a display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Huma Model Dornier Do-27 - German / Portugal / Spain / Israel - Bagged, 1/72, 13
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
Still factory bag sealed. Nicely molded and detailed kit. Contains markings for one German Civil, two Luftwaffe aircraft and one each for Israel, Portugal and Spain.
Phoenix Slingsby 3, 1/72, P7
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
Features very high quality moldings with fine recessed and raised detail and pre-shaped strut material. This kit has not been started and has been inventoried complete with all parts. Not recommended for builders who are not experienced with vacuform kits.
California Model Co SE-5a Scout and Nieuport 17 C-1 Wood Flying Airplanes, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$18
NOTE: builder kits only, please read carefully. Includes the important parts from both kits. Probably from the 1940s. Includes full size plans/instructions and all required printwood. They have never been started but include no parts other than stripwood and plans. From Bill Baker Jr - "California Model Company originated in Long Beach, Calif in the late 1940's or early 1950's. My grandparents, William (Bill) Loyal Baker and his wife, Ruth (Tripp) Baker were the founders. The company started out as primarily balsa based model aircraft but later, in the late 50's or early 60's, branched into the model RR craft kits and Cub Scout craft kits. They even had a balsa speed boat kit powered by a model airplane gas engine adapted to fit. When they retired, around 1968 or 1969, they sold the business and the "shop" in North Long Beach they built to house their business. I have many fond memories as a young child "working" with them in the shop, assembling kits. I have a few unbuilt kits today!"
Fujimi Northrop T-38A Talon - US Air Force / US Navy Patuxent River Test Pilot School / 1000th Production T-38A, 1/48, 5A2-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$46
Fujimi Mokei issue most likely from the very late 1960s or early 1970s. This is a quality model for that time featuring very fine raised panel detail, two pilots and decals for all three aircraft including the unique "1000th Production T-38A Talon." Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.