Sanwa Messershmitt Me-110 C-4, 1/90, 169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$55
Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. NOTE: there is currently no assembly, but two parts were very neatly joined in the past. At one time, one top wing was very neatly glued to a lower wing by an adult to 'professional' quality. But the glue got old and it fell off. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions. The box has damage and a few crunches as shown including two on the long lower side. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Lindberg F-100 Super Sabre USAF Thunderbirds Motorized Jet Sound, 1/48, 3103M-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$56
Dated 1968. Large -cale (1/48) kit with motorized jet sound and a very large and extensive decal sheet with all Thunderbirds markings and stripes shown on the box top. Model features detailed jet engine and opening access panel, moving ailerons, rudder and elevators, pilot figure, ejection seat, wing drop tanks and rocket (if you wish to use them), electric motor, all hardware and a special stand that holds two "D" batteries. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II - US Navy VF-33 USS America, 1/32, H188
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$54
1972 issue. Well detailed for that time with removable J-79 engine, removable radome nose with detailed scanner dish and electronics, opening canopies, detailed cockpit, optional position landing gear and Sparrow missiles are included. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Ryan ST / PT-20 - US Army Air Force or Dutch, 1/48, 510-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$30
1965 hardbox issue with great Tom Morgan boxart. Float or land versions. Includes unique water base for displaying the seaplane and decals for the US and Dutch Military versions. Hawk's instructions show photos of the civil ST version but they did not provide decals for those. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle Flying Fortress, 1/48, 85-6652
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$65
Very large 1/48 scale 'F' Fortress variant with historical Memphis Bell markings. The model has not been started. Some parts are still in factory sealed bag, while some are not. The ones that are not have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions. Does not include glue, brush and cement.
Czech Master BT-42 and TWO PT-76 Amphibious Tanks - Bagged, 1/72, CK2022
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
SALE!! Includes all three factory sealed resin armor kits.
Revell Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF - Flt./Lt. John ' Cats Eyes' Cunningham's Aircraft, 1/32, H251
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$65
1974 issue. Well detailed large scale kit of the British night fighter with airborne interception radar. The Beaufighter was flown by aces such like Flt./Lt. "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham, whose markings are included. His final score stood at 20 victories and his aircraft is depicted in this model. Kit features detailed Bristol Hercules engines, removable cowling, two flight crew, optional position landing gear, full crew cockpits and radar antenna. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Lockheed Vega Winnie Mae, 1/48, T642
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
Older but nicely molded kit with an extensive and colorful decal sheet. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. In 1933, Wiley Post made solo flight around the world in the Lockheed Vega 'Winnie Mae'. Not only was it the first solo flight around the world, but it broke the previous record set by Post and his Navigator Harold Gatty. Vegas did see military service, with a few operated by the RAAF, Spanish Republic Air Force, and USAAC. (This kit does not include military decals.)
Heller Republic RF-84F Thunderflash - Norwegian / Belgian / French Air Forces, 1/48, 556
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$52
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box slightly concave. Rare kit of the recon version in large 1/48 scale with markings for all three aircraft.
Fuji Five F-86F Sabre Kits / Blue Impulse Japan / Black Diamonds RAAF / Golden Hawks RCAF / Lanceri Neri Italy / White Swans Turkey, 1/100, 009-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$55
Rare kit contains five F-86F models and decals for all five aerial demonstration teams. The kits have never been started. All five are still sealed in the factory bags with their decals as well. Includes instructions.
Fujimi Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero-Sen Type 21 With Color Painting Guide, 1/70, FC-1-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$20
Early 1970s Mokei / AHM issue with excellent box artwork and a beautiful full color painting guide that shows 6 different aircraft paint schemes and markings Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. . Features retractable landing gear, rotating wheels and props, pilot figure and seat. Molded in dark green and clear.
Aurora British SE-5 Scout, 1/48, 103-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$79
Rare box art version and in very nice condition with good color, four solid corners, no fading, tears, tags, tape or marks from either. Light, general even wear is the only flaw. Hardbox is dated 1960 and it appears that this design was only issued for a few years at the most. There are two variations of this rare box - one with the Parents' Magazine mark and one without. The one without shows up the least, and that is this example. Molded in gloss olive drab and black. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Italeri Stirling Mk.IV Glider Tug Paratroops Transport D-Day Normandy 1944, 1/72, 1350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Very well molded with all fine recessed panel lines. Highly detailed inside and out and includes PE parts and decals for four different versions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Chance Vought F4U-5N Corsair With Color Painting Guide - (F4U), 1/70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$34
Fujimi-Mokei issue from the very early 1960s; please note this is before Fujimi used part numbers. Japan issue with very collectible artwork and high gloss box top. Includes the original glue and a very nice full color painting guide for 5 different aircraft. Features rotating prop, working ailerons, rockets, drop tank, wing radome and pilot figure. The model has never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag and even includes a near mint condition Fujimi color bag header. Includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Vickers Viscount Jet-Prop Capital Airlines With Capital Viscount Flyer - Picture Gallery Issue, 1/96, 503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$85
Rare model of the first commercial turboprop airliner, and it includes the rare Capital Airlines one page "The Jet Prop Viscount' advertising sheet. The box displays beautifully and is in 'Excellent' condition with as new color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape and no price tags, no fading and no litho tears. Light general wear and a very light stain on the lower part of one long side are the only flaws. Includes passenger boarding ramp and Capital airlines decals in 'excellent+' condition with light age yellowing as the only flaw. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box top would grade even higher than 'excellent++' but is graded as such because there is a very light stain on the top long side.
Pyro Nina Columbus Ship, B376-75
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$14
NOTE: builder only. Please read carefully. From 1966. One in series of many small scale ship kits that Pyro made in the late 1950s/60s. Well detailed for this small size with excellent molding, full hull, engraved wood plank and grain detail, many separately molded deck fittings, pre-molded rat lines, billowing sails and display stand. 4.5 inches long when assembled. NOTE: has assembly and paint. The hull halves and deck (3 parts) are assembled to 'excellent' quality. There is no other assembly. The hull and deck are painted to only 'good' quality. Masts, cannon, anchors and rat lines are also painted to the same quality. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Lindberg Russian Mig-19, 1/48, 521-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$75
Rare, earlier 1950s hardbox issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. This is a large scale (1/48) 'theoretical' Mig-19. The aircraft never existed in this configuration. However, Aurora made one almost just like it; it is believed that both manufacturers used the same magazine drawing as the basis for their Mig-19 models. Molded in silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. NOTE: the box is graded 'fair++' because of significant general wear. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Airfix Yeoman Of The Guard, 1/12, 02507-2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$22
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top concave as shown. Dated 1978.
Trumpeter Tupolev Tu-142 MR Bear J, 1/144, 03905
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Very nicely molded and well detailed with 124 parts. NOTE: this kit has "professional" quality minor sub-assembly as follows: 7 tiny exhaust ports are glued to nacelles. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: one exhaust port is missing. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
MPM Hudson MkI/II Patrol Bomber - 224 Sq Coastal Command 1940 / 320 (Dutch) Sq Coastal Command 1940 / 206 Sq Coastal Command 1940, 1/72, 72518
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$29
Very well detailed model inside and out. Includes markings and paint guide for three different aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.