Tamiya Churchill Mk.VII or Churchill Crocodile With Trailer, 1/35, 35100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$34
Still factory sealed. Excellent detail and finely molded.
KVZ Tupolev Tu-134 Interflug Crusty, 1/100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$79
Rare kit of this Soviet Transport nicknamed 'Crusty' by NATO. The Tu-134 is a design similar to the DC-9 and has seen widespread and successful service. It is perhaps most famous (or infamous) for the death of Mozambican president in 1986. The Tu-134 was a gift from the Soviets. When returning from the meeting, the aircraft crashed into mountains inside South Africa. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. KVZ was a Eastern German manufacturer of kits during the Cold War. They made a fascinating range of civil and military subjects. If it were not for their efforts, there would be many 'Iron Curtain' subjects (especially civil) that we would never have injection molded kits of.
Revell Sears Buggy Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H45-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
1953 early issue molded in green plastic. This is from the issues produced by Gowland & Gowland as it carrier their 'balloon' logo on the side. Never started. The parts are still sealed in the correct 'krinkle' clear bag. Includes instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Tamiya Honda S2000 Roadster, 1/24, 24211
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$48
Still factory sealed. From 1999. Very well detailed and nicely molded kit. Features detailed underside and suspension, full interior, choice of up or down convertible top and more.
Execuform Consolidated PB-2A - 1934 - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$32
Rare model of a rare subject and still the only kit ever made of this aircraft. Features white vac main parts, clear canopy, plans and instructions. Never started and inventoried 100% complete. Basic vacuform kit. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform kits. They are not recommended for beginners.
Flyline Models Bellanca Skyrocket - 34.5 inch Wingspan for RC/Free Flight or Static Display
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$79
Very large kit for RC or built for static display. Flyline Models was a manufacturer out of Fairfax, Virginia USA. They are known for their high quality and feature full size detailed plans, instructions, engine cylinder materials, high quality printed balsa sheets, decals, hardware and more. The kit has never been started. Some parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that are not internally sealed have been inventoried complete, including decals and instructions.
Moebius Rocket Transport Spindrift From Land Of The Giants - With Full Color Interior, 168
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$24
Small scale but nicely molded in orange and clear. Measures about 4" long when assembled. Even includes very detailed color interior panels of cardstock, decals and a detailed painting guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Pegaso Chester Swee Pea with Airport Diorama - (Ex-Lindberg), 1/48, P2040
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$42
Still factory sealed. From ex-Lindberg molds. Includes a cardstock airport diorama.
AMT Parts Decor Airplane With Frame, 2806
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$22
Still factory sealed. Dated 1973. These kits were marketed under 'General Crafts' which was part of AMT. If you look closely, you can see AMT car parts making up much of the aircraft! The wings are car grilles and there are shock absorbers, semi side view mirrors, mag wheels, oil pan and more. Although not a scale model kit, I can remember this being a very popular craft at the time. Includes a 8.75" x 6.76" frame with metallic trim, black background with part identification printed directly on it, plated plastic injection molded parts, glue and instructions. There were at least 6 craft sets total; 2805 Early Roadster, 2806 Airplane and 2807 Viking Ship were all this size; the three others, 2905 Antique Auto, 2906 Iron Horse and 2907 Antique Planes were in 14.75" x 10.75 frames.
Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf-109E, 1/32, ST1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$39
From 1992 and nicely detailed inside and out. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: decals are intact and complete but have some visible age microcracking. Please see the article (on this website) about how to save old decals like these.
Czech Model Goppingen Go-3 'Minimoa' - NSFK June 1939 / Czech National Aeroclub Rana 1945-46 / Exported by Zeppelin to Argentina / British Air Force of Occupation Gliding Club 1945, 1/72, G5016
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$38
Very high quality resin kit with decals for all the aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Lodela T-6G Texan - EALA 13/72 Algerian 1957 or Gabon Air Force 1976, 1/72, RH-9276
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$18
From ex-Heller molds. Finely molded model with raised and recessed panel lines and with paint guide and decals for both aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Mig-21 PF - Early or Late Syrian or USSR Acrobatic Team, 1/48, H237
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$22
Dated 1977 but likely a later issue. Includes parts to build one of two versions. Decals for Syrian Air Force or Soviet Aerobatic Team. Features opening canopy, detailed cockpit, supersonic drop tank and optional position landing gear. There is no painting and no assembly but NOTE: there are glue marks on the clear instrument panel, although it has not been installed. All the gray parts are still in the factory sealed bag and the clear (which was never sealed) is inventoried complete. With decals and instructions.
Nichimo Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen Zero Type 52, 1/48, S-4803-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$24
Early to mid 1960s model with collectible high-gloss box art. Nicely molded and detailed for that time with fine recessed panel lines and fine raised rivet detail. Features retractable landing gear and closing gear doors, very nice cockpit detail with side panels and other cockpit equipment, moving rudder, elevator, ailerons and wing flaps, three piece canopy, drop tank, excellent full color painting guide and decals for several aircraft. The model as never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one small part, ADF loop antenna. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell Lockheed SR-71 Spy Plane 'Blackbird', 1/72, H212-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
NOTE: perfect builder but not collectible. Please read carefully. 1969 issue and a nice kit featuring optional position landing gear, removable nose with radar dish and more. Molded in black and clear. NOTE: this kit has neat and minor assembly as follows: upper and lower fuselage halves and tail halves (4 parts) are assembled, puttied with some sanding. Quality of work is 'near mint.' The nose halves are assembled to 'near mint' standards and puttied neatly but not glued to the fuselage. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
BaxMod G6 Rhino Self Propelled Howitzer (SPH) - Mobile Artillery System, 1/35
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$69
High quality resin model with photoetched details. Features very nice suspension and shocks, full engine, good interior, optional position hatches and more. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The large parts were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. The G6 SPG is a South African artillery piece developed around the ordnance of the G5 Howitzer. It is one of the world's most powerful self-propelled guns on a wheeled chassis. In addition to the logistical mobility afforded by a wheeled chassis, the G6 is protected against counter-battery fire and is able to defend itself in an unsecured area. The chassis is mine protected. The G6 is produced in South Africa by the Land System division of Denel and entered production in 1987. The G6 is still regarded as one the best mobile artillery systems in the world and export version can be found all around the world.
Testors 1933 Cadillac Fleetwood V-16 All-Weather Phaeton, 1/24, 836
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$59
Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find. Very well detailed model with 167 parts. This model is fashioned after the late Al Jolson's exact Cadillac V-16 All-Weather Phaeton. Features built up rolling chassis just like the real car, fully detailed engine with removable hood, complete interior, removable convertible top, rear luggage rack and dual side-mount tires. Molded in white, clear, black and silver.
MPC Lockheed U-2B U-2C/D Gary Powers, 1/72, 1-4311
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$52
Still factory sealed. From Airfix molds and dated 1984. Includes parts and markings for Power's B variant and also has optional parts and markings for the C or D versions.
Airfix Mig-15 Fagot - Polish or USSR Air Forces Bagged, 1/72, 97
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$22
Still factory sealed. 1960s bagged kit with Type 3 logo header. Has decals for both air forces.
Airfix Blackburn NA 39 Buccaneer - T3 Issue, 1/72, 384
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Type three logo from the 1960s. The Buccaneer was the world's first purpose designed low level 'below the radar' bomber. Low level strike aircraft have a shorter airframe life limit due to the stresses of low level flying, so the Buccaneer was designed to be very strong and even had many sub-assemblies milled from solid blocks of metal. Features working unique rotating bomb bay, folding wings and working arresting hook. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.