Airfix DH Comet 4B BEA, 1/144, SK500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$72
Still factory sealed. 1960s 'Third Logo' issue in excellent condition. Nice 1/144 scale kit of the world's first jet airliner. Includes clear windows, full landing gear, display stand, passenger boarding stairs and BEA decals. The initial Comet Is were in operation long before the 707, which gave the British an incredible post-war lead in the expanding civil aviation market. Just as the Comet was flying high and orders were pouring in from around the world, Comets began to mysteriously fall out of the sky. Everything from lighting to terrorist bombs were blamed. For months the root cause went undiscovered. Then, in a landmark investigation that is considered the first modern post-crash autopsy, it was discovered that the stresses around a small ADF window on the top of the fuselage were causing metal fatigue failure when the fuselage was pressurized. To confirm this, a Comet I was placed in a water tank and subjected to pressurization stresses. After some time, a dramatic failure occurred. Then parts of a crashed Comet were pulled from underwater proving once and for all that this was the root cause.
Branchline Trains Blueprint Series HO Heavyweight Passenger Coach 80 Foot Single Window Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Car #761 1940s/1950s, 1/87, 5105-761
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$32
Superb and highly detailed model kit that is factory painted and lettered in the C&O 'Green Scheme' with Roman lettering. Features separate grab irons, extensive and complete underbody details, steam, air & signal lines, working diaphragms, full interior, metal wheels, magnetic knuckle couplers and much more. The kit has never been started. The parts have never been removed from the box and are still wrapped in the factory protective tissue paper. Includes excellent, illustrated instructions.
Airfix Fieseler Storch Fi-156 North African or Russian Campaigns - Bagged, 1/72, 127
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$22
Still factory sealed and with the type three logo header. 1960s kit that is very nicely molded and detailed. Contains decals for two aircraft - 'Max' in North African service and 6M+YN from the early Russian campaign.
Fujimi Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero-Sen Type 21, 1/70, 0701-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$18
Still factory sealed. Late 1960s or 1970s issue with excellent box artwork.
Revell McDonalds Olds Funny Car Larry Minor Racing - 1992 NHRA Funny Car Champion, 1/25, 7353
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Dated 1993. Very nice kit featuring detailed racing chassis and engine, lift-up body, full racing cockpit, very colorful decals and more. Molded in white plastic, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started. All the parts that were factory sealed are still sealed; the parts that were not (clear and chrome) have been inventoried complete. With instructions and decals.
Revell Hawaiian Funny Car 1972 Roland Leong Limited Edition Metal Box 1 of 4000, 1/25, 85-4121
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Still factory sealed. Dated 1997. Very nice kit featuring detailed racing chassis and engine, lift-up body, full racing cockpit, very colorful decals and more.
Tamiya US Tank M551 Sheridan Motorized, 1/35, MT131-598
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$75
Very well detailed and molded. Features included RE-26 motor, all-metal gear box and all hardware for motorized operation. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Ye Olde Huff-N-Puff 40 Foot Wood Box Car PRR Empire Line - S Scale Craftsman Kit, S, 526
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$34
Excellent, highly detailed craftsman kit in unusual 'S' scale. Features cut and prescribed hardwood car sides that are factory painted and lettered, fully milled hardwood roof and floor, pre-cut and scribed car ends and doors, wood stock as required, cast metal bolsters, lower car ends and brake cylinder, metal brake wheel, platform, grabirons, chain, car door slides and more. 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 detailed, illustrated instructions.
Monogram Talon Fighter Flying Vehicle Masters of the Universe, 6015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$29
Still in the factory seal. Dated 1983. Released in promotion with the popular cartoon 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.' Molded in red and yellow and has a wingspan of 12 and 7/8 inches when built. Action figure (not included) can be put in the cockpit.
Williams Brothers Le Rhone Rotary Aircraft Engine, 1/8, 301-995
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$79
Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed large 1/8 scale model. Features nine cylinders, crankcase, carburetor with sliding valve, accessory drive gears, oil pump, magneto, full wiring and more. The 80 hp Le Rhone was developed before WWI and was used in many early aircraft. It did see service early in the Great War and it's follow on, the 110 hp Le Rhone was used in larger aircraft. The crankshaft of the Le Rhone mounted directly to the firewall and was part of the air and fuel intake system. The crankcase, propeller shaft and cylinders all revolved at about 1200 rpm. These three assemblies were carefully balanced to reduce vibration.
Revell U-99 German U-Boat (Type VIIB) Submarine - Advent Issue, 1/125, 2553
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$24
Dated 1979. Large scale submarine measures over 20 inches long when assembled. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing 3 figures. It has been inventoried with all parts and instructions present. NOTE: the instructions are photocopies of the visible U-47 model and only include the steps required for this kit. U-99 was one of the most active and successful early boats under the command of Otto Kretschmer. She survived 7 active patrols but was sunk on the 8th patrol on March 17, 1941. 40 of the crew survived the sinking, including Kretschmer, who accounted for the greatest tonnage of shipping sunk by any commander in WWII.
Hasegawa Boeing P-12E, 1/32, 1061
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$42
Still factory sealed but the seal has split as shown. Very nicely detailed 1930s fighter in large 1/32 scale.
Airfix US Army Paratroopers, 1/72, S23-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
1960s type three logo issue. Never painted or used. NOTE: missing one part, a base. 40 of 41 parts present.
Planet Models Heinkel He-162B Volksjager with AS-014 Pulse Jets - Luftwaffe, 1/72, 008
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
Rare. Very highly detailed resin cast kit with clear canopy. Decals and paint guide are included for the aircraft shown. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Academy R.M.S. Titanic Ocean Liner, 1/600, 1459
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$34
An excellent kit from new molds dated 2000. Full hull model features props and rudder, complete deck, superstructure and fittings detail, rigging instructions and pre-drilled rigging holes, rigging thread, display stand and is molded in all the right colors to minimize painting - black, wood tan, white, brass plate, clear, and 'buff' (stacks, stack ladders and stack pipes). The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Craft Master Red Rover Fire Engine Wagon with Paint - Golden Memories of the 1800s, 112-600
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$79
Still factory sealed. Rare; this one probably the most expensive wagon that Craft Master made and it was double the price of the the others. Authentic, large, true-scale model from high quality, die-cut Ponderosa Pine and other materials as required. Measures 9 inches long and 7.5 inches high when assembled. From the box side - "This famous old goose-neck engine saw service in New York City in the early 1800's. She bears the proud name of Harry Howard, who became the Chief Engineer, New York Fire Department. Furnished with brilliant colored paints for hand painting. Completely illustrated instructions." This series contained several other kits, all done to the same (unlisted) scale - Covered Wagon, Log Wagon, Jerky Wagon, Mule Team, Horse Team, Ox Team, Conestoga Wagon, Mile Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Delivery wagon, Dray Wagon, Stage Coach and Water Wagon. There was also a Fire Engine Wagon and even an Ox Team done to the same scale.
RCM Hs-126, 1/48
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$75
SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Kit includes resin and/or metal details -clear canopy and full size plans/instructions. Details included will vary from kit to kit but may contain landing struts - wheels - props - engines (not jets) - some cockpit parts - seats - etc. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. Decals not furnished. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.
Airfix Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - Iran - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1229-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$24
Includes Imperial Iranian Air Force markings. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hawk Howard Ike Air Racer - One Piece Box Issue 1949, 1/48, 602
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$59
Rare early one piece box issue from the 1949. Hawk was a very innovative model company that went into business in the 1920s with model aircraft made from wood with metal detail parts. Hawk also made ship and train models in this fashion. It is thought that the first injection molded aircraft kits in the United States were made by Varney in 1946, but they did not catch on quickly. Hawk was always an innovative and quality-driven company, and they took a gamble on injection molded kit well before they were popular. As early as 1946 they issued the 1/48 Curtiss R3C-1 with wheels. This may have been the first plastic airplane kit in the USA. Like Varney's Fleet Sub and PT-17, they were shunned by hobby dealers. Hawk persisted with the 'Evolution of the Jet' gift set in 1948. In 1948, they also issued the four racer kits - the Supermarine S6B, Gee-Bee, Howard Ike and Laird all in Acetate. The F-84G and Constellation were also issued but were the first Hawk kits molded in polystyrene. All were in the two-tone one-piece flip box or straight one piece box with opening ends like this one. This is the 1949 polystyrene issue. This model is molded in the correct glossy white with a unique early stand. The model was issued with instructions but did not come with decals. The instructions tell you that 'All license numbers are gold outlined in black'. The kit has never been started. The contents have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Renwal Nieuport 17 Aeroskin - Lt. C.E. Nungesser's, 1/72, 264-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$42
Contains pre-colored Aeroskin fabric created to resemble fabric covered aircraft. No painting needed since all designs are printed on the fabric. You build the inner structure of the aircraft then cover it, similar to the construction of the actual aircraft. Has markings for Nungesser's colorful aircraft. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, aeroskin and instructions.