Plastic Model Kits
Aurora P-38 Lightning Brooklyn - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$200
Very rare first issue Brooklyn kit from the early 1950. Molded in the correct light blue with little surface detail and no mass balances, pitot tube or landing gear struts, wheels and doors. Includes the correct rectangular clear stand for this issue. Decals and instructions are in excellent condition. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Aurora issues of the 1/48 scale P-38 are interesting to say the least. The first issue is the Brooklyn kit with the P-38/B-24 box artwork. Inside, the plastic is light blue with minimal surface detail and a clear canopy and rectangular stand that says 'Aurora Plastic Corp. Brooklyn, 4, N.Y.'. There are no landing gear, gear doors or mass balances. The second issue has identical box art, plastic color, decals and rectangular stand, but the box and instructions says 'West Hempstead' instead of Brooklyn. The clear stand mold has had 'Brooklyn' milled out, and there is no location on the stand. The third issue has the same artwork, but the full color 'Aurora Line' logo is used - but the big changes were on the inside. Aurora modified the molds, adding a pitot tube, elevator mass balances and landing gear struts, wheels and doors. The decals and stand remain the same, but the new instructions reflect the changes to the molds. This time the kit is molded in an attractive metallic blue. The fourth issue dropped the Jim Cox artwork in favor of a new P-38 flying from right to left across a threatening sky. The plastic still metallic light blue and the decals and stand remain unchanged. The new details were retained. The fifth issue was 1959. The oval 'Famous Fighters' logo was used with Jo Kotula artwork of two P-38s. The detail level of the kit remained the same, but it was molded in olive drab and clear. The newer 'Triangle' base was added at this time. Further issues kept this box artwork, but the oval logo changed as well as the price extensions.
Aurora Russian Nuclear Powered Bomber - (M-50/M-52 Bounder), 1/182, 128-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$179
1959 one-and-only release with colorful Jo Kotula artwork. This kit bears much resemblance to the 'Bounder' bomber. In the late 1950s, a drawing of the Bounder appeared in a popular aviation magazine; it is widely assumed that Aurora made the kit from that drawing. Aurora's push to always be first with new subject matter resulted in some errors in judgment which resulted in some incredibly rare kits like this one. Molded in the correct gloss light gray & clear. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decals intact, fairly flat (with one corner starting to curl) and the normal yellowing. The instructions are in 'excellent++ condition with light yellowing as the only flaw. The box top is solid with great color and gloss, no repairs, no price tags or tape (or marks from either), no rips, tears or fading but it has edge wear and general wear as shown.
Aurora HMS King George V British Battleship, 1/600, 712-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$110
Rare 1959 first issue hardbox; please note the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval 'Sunburst' logo. This is an excellent model for that time and features full hull with propeller and rudder detail, separately molded superstructures & upper decks, motor launches, rotating main turrets with elevating guns, separately molded secondary armament & AA guns, gun directors, cranes, searchlights and more. Includes a display stand and name plate. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Aurora 1931 Miller Special 1931 Indianapolis 500 Winner - (ex Best), 1/30, 523-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$125
Very rare and from 1958. Best originally created the line of Indianapolis 500 Winner kits; Aurora purchased them shortly after their introduction and reissued them for a short time. The model features driver and mechanic figures, some interior detail, spoke wheels and very nice decals. Molded in white plastic with real rubber tires It has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please note that the box is 100% intact with no repairs, no split corners, tears or missing litho but is graded 'good-' because of the age foxing (brown tint) and general but very even wear as shown. Louis Schneider and 'Jigger Johnson' (driver and mechanic) drove the Bowes Seal Special to victory in 1931. The Miller Special had rear wheel drive, and eight cylinder 151.7 CID Miller engine and won the day averages 96.629 miles per hour. The track was dangerously unsafe that year due to a heavy drizzle that made driving over 80 mph dangerous - at one point, drivers were required to slow down to 80 mph and passing was not allowed other than the pit area. There were many spectacular accidents but the rain did relent and there were many speeds over 100 mph in the later part.
Revell Bendix Talos US Navy Missile SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$125
First and only issue of this rare, large-scale kit. The hardbox is dated 1978 and has incredible artwork and the 'S' Cement logo on the sides. Large scale and well detailed featuring removable missile with moving top stage forward fins, complete working launcher and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is intact with great color and gloss & four solid corners but it has excessive wear and creasing as shown in the photo, hence the rating of only 'fair+.'
Revell Medicine Wagon - Miniature Masterpiece, 1/48, H521-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
Rare 1955 issue. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners and no fading, tears or price tags. The flaws are very light wear and very light age spotting. This excellent model; like all of the Miniature Masterpieces, it is a perfect example of the best early Mold-Makers art. Features medicine wagon with detailed suspension and open rear platform, colorful decals for Doctor Brown's Snake Oil, two horses, Dr. Brown, entertainer, an Indian, local man and a local woman with her young boy and girl. NOTE: this kit has minor and very neat 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: front axle assembly; rear axle assembly; horse halves. There is no other assembly and zero painting. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glaser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also.
Revell B-24 Liberator Giant Bomber Buffalo Bill - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/92, H218-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$135
Second issue dated 1954 with hardbox Pre-S artwork of 'Buffalo Bill' by Richard Kishady. Molded in the correct high-gloss medium olive drab and clear plastic and includes the famous clear Revell Swivel Display Stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box displays better than the 'very good++' grade but is rated as such because there is a very light stain just above 'Easy-To-Build' at the very top. it extends down about 1/2" onto the adjacent box side also.
Revell 1956 Mercury Montclair Customizing Kit, 1/32, H1233-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$125
Rare original hardbox issue from 1958. This kit builds a custom Montclair with numerous options. Features the Mercury model with a detailed engine, removable hood, detailed engine compartment, full interior, separately molded suspension and molded in underside detail. It is molded in a dramatic glossy deep purple plastic and chrome plate. The accessories include wild custom decals, custom grille, 2 fender fins, wheel disc bullets, filler plugs, 2 piece club pin, custom decals with flames or pencil lines and white stripes, white wall decals, rear view mirrors, antennas, spotlights, continental kit, hood scoop, top rear scoop, two side stacks and more The kit has never been started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, both sheets of decals, clear material for windows and instructions.
Hawk Westland Mk.II Lysander, 1/48, 563-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$34
1967 hardbox issue with John Andrews artwork. Very nicely detailed with full cockpit for pilot and observer, opening canopy, detailed engine and optional bomb load. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Jo-Han 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Front Bumper / Rear Bumper / Four Wheels - Promo - Bagged, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$18
Includes the six chrome plated parts shown in the photo. The chrome plating is in 'near mint' condition with only very slight and small flaws. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of 1990s promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. I am 99% sure that these parts will also work on the Jo-Han model kit (and not just the promo).
J Zinger Products TWO 18-6-10 Wood Propellers NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$18
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propellers of the size and quantity listed. Please note that the package you receive may or may not have the yellow header. I have duplicates of some props and some are missing the header.
J Zinger Products ONE Pro Zinger 20-10 Wood Propeller NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$24
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes a high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propeller of the size and quantity listed.
J Zinger Products ONE 20-8-14 Wood Propeller NOS - JZ - Bagged
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$24
NOS (new old stock) from the contents of a R/C-only hobby shop that closed in about 2003. Includes a high quality, brand-new & never used wooden propeller of the size and quantity listed.
Hasegawa TWO Sepacat Jaguar E/T Mk.2 - French EC 2/7 Saint-Dizier / RAF No.226 OCU Lossiemouth, 1/72, E24
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$25
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and inventoried complete with all parts, including decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: (2) seats to cockpit floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. These are high quality kits with very good dual cockpits, opened or closed canopies, detailed gear wells, optional position landing gear, crew members, boarding ladder, opened or closed speed brakes, centerline drop tank, iron bombs, rocket pods and more. Includes 3-view paint guide and decals for French Air force Jaguar of EC 2/7 at Saint-Dizier or RAF Jaguar No.226 OCU at Lossiemouth.
Hasegawa H6K5 Mavis Flying Boat, 1/72, JS26-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$30
1970s issue of this very large and well detailed kit which features cockpit, moving control surfaces, beaching gear and a large display stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one piece, the instrument panel. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: decals have light flaking.
Hasegawa E-2K Hawkeye Taiwan Air Force 20EEWG 20th Anniversary, 1/72, 02337
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
Hard-to-find Special Issue from 2020 that builds the Taiwan 'K' variant of the venerable Hawkeye. It is from model molds and has 174 pieces. Includes paint guide and decals for the colorful aircraft shown. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Type 21 And A6M5c Zero Fighter Type 52 Hei 352nd Flying Group - 2 Kit Combo, 1/72, 01989
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Limited Edition issue from 2012 that includes both Raiden & Zero models with a large and colorful decal sheet for both box art aircraft. The kits have never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller TWO North American F-86F Sabre - John Glenn 'Mig Mad Marine' or Luftwaffe, 1/72, 277
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both kits are never started. Kit #1 is inventoried complete with all parts, including decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 is inventoried and missing (1) small drop tank fin (easily made) and the decals. Otherwise complete. The two kits share one set of instructions. This is the 1970s Heller 'Black Box' issue. The kits are nicely molded and features very fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface outlines, 'good' cockpit detail, two piece canopy, drop tanks, very good intake and exhaust, optional position speed brakes with detailed brake wells and more. Has markings for Luftwaffe 2nd Staffel Jagdgeschwader 71 'Richthofen' 1958 or Marine 51st Sq, John Glenn's aircraft from 1953.
Otaki TWO F-102 Delta Dagger / Takara IAI Kfir C-2 / Academy Lancaster Mk2 / Revell B-2 Stealth Bomber, 1/144, OT2-23-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
SALE!! Includes all five 1/144 scale kits. The two F-102s and the Kfir are all never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Lancaster and the B-2 Bomber are both never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Pavla Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder - With Warner Engine Or UC-61K With Ranger Engine - Argus M.I Or Argus Mk.III - (Civil Model 24), 1/72, 72029
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
This is the military version of the famous Fairchild 24 and can make one of several versions, USAAF, two RAF or US Coast Guard. Very well detailed featuring fine recessed surface detail, realistic raised fabric/rib detail, choice of in-line or radial resin engines, other resin details, full interior, parts for either version including two types of landing gear and more. Includes decals and paint guide for USAAF aircraft at Middletown, USCG Coat Guard based at Charleston, South Carolina, a British Argus Mk.I that served as a light transport with the Middle East forces and also and Argus Mk.III with 221st Group Communications Sqn at the HQ of the 14th Army in Central Burma. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. This aircraft was popular in the 1930s as Hollywood actors and businessmen were among the many owners.