SNAP Hawk Missile Carrier - (ex Adams), 1/40, 159
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$54
Rare early 1960s model from the original 1950s Adams molds. Well molded and detailed for that time featuring three Hawk Missiles, movable wheels and flexible tracks, elevating lift & supports, three figures and decals. Molded in gloss white and dark olive drab plastic. Never started and all parts and decals are still in the original factory-sealed bag. With instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in 1955 or 1956, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Revell never issued the kit. The famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn purchased the Adams molds. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name (SNAP) & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. This Hawk Missile Carrier kit is made in the USA but is actually a SNAP export to Canada; the importer was 'International Games of Canada Limited' in 'New Toronto Ontario.' They used a silver overprint to block out the kit number and pric extension and then added '#159 in Canada.' Then UPC (Universal Power Master) either leased or purchased (probably the former) the Adams molds from SNAP in the 1960s. While most UPC kits say 'Made in Japan' the ex-Adams models do not and say 'Made in USA'. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
Trumpeter HMS Cornwall Heavy Cruiser, 1/350, 05353
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$58
Excellent, highly detailed kit that features 380 pieces, four large frets of photoetched parts including all railings & other details, parts to build waterline or full hull and much more. Includes color painting guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram A-1H Skyraider - VA-176 USS Intrepid or South Vietnamese Air Force, 1/48, 85-5419
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$30
2000 'Classics' reissue of this popular, quality kit using the same molds as the 'White Box' issue from 1980. Features complete cockpit, detailed main and tail wheel wells, optional position canopy and large weapons/drop tank loadout. There is a painting guide and decals for the two aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Martin Mariner PBM-5 - Lodela Issue, 1/118, H175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
Lodela issue. From the same molds as the detailed 1950s 'S' kit. Ideal builder. Features rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position crew doors and rotating props. Although from old molds, this builds into a nice model. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one flat bomb bay door, which is very easily made. Otherwise complete with all other parts present and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: top wing is broken cleanly in half. It fits back together perfectly if you wish to build the kit.
Pavla TWO Culver PQ-14a, 1/72, 72012
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$42
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and still in the internal factory clear sealed bags. With decals and instructions present. Very nicely detailed and molded kit. Includes many photoetched parts and film instruments.
Aurora Nieuport 11, 1/48, 101-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$42
First issue from 1956 with the one-year-only 'Northern Lights' rectangular logo. The artwork is by Jim Cox. This is a very nice model for that time that includes a pilot, ground display with chocks and a ground crew member as well. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab and black plastic. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. This kit is one of a very successful line of 1/48 WWI aircraft that Aurora launched in 1956. The line sold so well that new kits were added into the 1960s. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab green and black. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Thanks to Eugene DuBey, we know some history on the aircraft that Aurora modeled. The tail # on the kit rudder is 1354, the number of a Nie 16 that served with "CAM de Dunquerke / St Pol sur Mer", 1916-17.
Mitsuwa F4U Corsair / SBD Dauntless / F6F Hellcat / Model Kawai Dornier Do-217 (1/100 scale), 1/144, 10
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
Includes all four small-scale, nicely molded kits. They have never been started. The parts are all still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The 3 Mitsuwa kits are 1/144 while the Model Kawai Do-217 is 1/100 scale.
Hasegawa Henschel Hs-129 B-3 With 75mm Cannon - (HS129B3), 1/48, 09381
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$54
Very well detailed 2001 special issue with 114 pieces, fine recessed panel lines, metal and resin special parts, detailed cockpit and more.There is no assembly but NOTE: the engines and cockpit area parts have been 'professional' quality airbrushed flat black. There is no other painting. The clear, resin and metal parts are still in the factory bags. All other parts have been inventoried complete with decals and instructions present.
Tasman CAC CA-19 Boomerang - 5 Sqn BF-R A46-228 / 4 Sqn QE-N Hep Cat / 5 Sqn BF-K Glamour Girl / Wirraway BF-R A20-588 Option, 1/48, KW4803
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$49
Limited edition kit. Injection molded main airframe parts with a cast resin engine and numerous cast metal details. Includes decals for the four aircraft listed. Includes some of the most detailed instructions that I have ever seen, including numerous pages of photos of an actual CA-19. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
SNAP G.I. Soldiers - ex Revell GI Figure Set - (GI Soldiers), 1/40, 5149-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$95
Rare model from the original 1950s Revell "S" Issue molds. Very highly detailed and includes the following figures - general, radioman, 2 bazooka men, 2 mortar men with mortar, 2 machine gunners with tripod and machine gun, soldier with mine detector, soldier with flame thrower and 9 other infantrymen. Molded in olive drab plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. It is assumed that these were cut by Revell or much more likely one of their contractors in the mid-late 1950s; perhaps they used Adam's mold cutter. On the surface, there is no sign that they were to be parts of the joint Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Adams never issued the kit. However, Adams must have had the molds because when the famous HO model train manufacturer Athearn purchased the Adams molds, they ended up with the Soldiers. Ahtearn used the name SNAP for all plastic kit releases and slightly modified the molds by adding their name & logo to a part (or two) of each kit. This GI Soldier kit is made in the USA. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk purchase of molds from Athearn since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
Top Flite Five Nylon Propellers 11-4 - For R/C Or Gas Powered Models - Bagged, 40770
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$15
From the contents of a long-closed down R/C Aircraft only hobby shop that I recently purchased. Includes five mint condition 11 inch diameter nylon propellers.
Revell Western Figure Set - Miniature Masterpiece, 1/48, H509-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$85
Rare early Revell kit from 1955. Very well molded and detailed kit contains everything you need for the western diorama on the box top- nine animals, six cowboys, fence, saddle, pail, packs, rifle, skull, wagon wheel and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed 'krinkle' bag and includes instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glasser (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.
AJM Model HMS Chitral 1942 British Armed Merchant Cruiser, 1/700, 700-015
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
Rare. Very highly detailed high-definition resin cast waterline model with resin details and a very large number of brass PE parts on multiple frets. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Laird Solution 1930 Thompson Trophy Winner - 10.63 Inch Wingspan Free-Flight Rubber Powered Flying Aircraft, 1/24, D-46
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$55
Very rare and from the mid 1930s to the early 1940s. This is a Cleveland 'D' or dwarf kit. The term 'Dwarf' is just a bit deceptive, as it is Cleveland's designation for 1/24 scale. Most Cleveland kits were designated 'SF' or Scale Flying - 1/16 scale. The Dwarf kits were needed to fill a market demand for smaller flying models. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and Dwarfs were no exception, containing very high quality balsa printwood, stringers & spars, fully formed wheels, covering tissue, a wood propeller that is about 90% carved and just needs final sanding, gray rigging thread (if required), metal and balsa stock as required and more. With Cleveland's famous high-quality plans. While the box has significant wear, the kit inside is still 'factory tissue sealed.' When the Cleveland workers packed each kit, they wrapped them in tissue that effectively made a seal which has not been disturbed. Whoever buys it will be the first one to see the contents since it was packed in the factory over 90 years ago. Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply business - Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter - Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Hawk Mig-15 Russian Fighter, 1/48, 626-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Hard-to-find 1960 hardbox with Bill Campbell artwork. This was a short issue of the 1/48 scale Mig-15 in the small, narrow box. Features very fine recessed and a few raised panel lines, pilot figure, full landing gear and more. Molded in gloss silver and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG Mercedes C-Klasse DTM 2011 Bruno Spengler, 1/24, 07087
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$62
2012 issue of this famous racer features 123 pieces, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, excellent chassis with detailed exhaust, front and rear suspension, complete rare interior & rollcage and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Revenue Cutter - 12 Inch Long Wooden Model With Moulded Hull
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
Rare ship model from 1930s that contains Ideal's revolutionary 'Premolded Hull.' Since carving the hull was by far the most difficult part of early ship modeling, Ideal created a thick-walled, completely formed, hollow hull made from a wood composite. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory which means that all the parts are still 'factory tissue sealed.' As was the custom back then, workers would assembly the parts for a kit and wrap them in tissue paper in a unique way that ensured that all the parts would be 'sealed' and held in place. Whoever buys this kit will see the contents for the first time since it was packed at Ideal Aeroplane & Supply in New York well over 90 years ago. Ideal Aeroplane & Supply was one of the earliest aircraft model makers in the USA, marketing their first kit in 1911 and running a well-known storefront that sold materials as well as kits for early aeromodelers. What is less known is that they had a very large line of ship kits also. They ranged from one foot to several feet long and covered unique and popular civil subjects as well as warships and submarines of the period. The company was very innovative in introducing the Moulded Hull which cut assembly time by more than half by eliminating all hull carving, shaping and sanding. The builder could use it right out-of-the-box and immediately add the deck, superstructure, fittings and prime or paint. Ideal was also known for their excellent, full size multi-view plans that includes many assembly notes, rigging diagrams, tips, additional detail drawings and much more. Often there was even a detailed painting guide.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 6-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
1960 issue with dramatic Craftmaster artwork of a pilot executing a dead-stick, crosswind landing in his heavily battle-damaged D-9 with a seized and flaming engine. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram 1968 Pontiac GTO Street Machine, 1/24, 2208
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$52
Still factory sealed; the seal has splits and small missing section on the left short side. This model is dated 1984. It is well detailed and features a full engine, opening hood, interior and underside details, rubber tires and more.
Revell THREE Polikarpov I-16, 1/72, H635-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
SALE!! Includes three kits in one box. Kits #1 and #2 are never started and all aircraft are inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions. Kit #3 has 'professional' quality subassembly to the fuselage, wings and other smaller sub assembled, along with minor and 'professional' quality interior painting. The aircraft has been inventoried and missing pilot; otherwise complete. Please note, all kits are missing the display stands. 1964 two piece box issue with great frameable Brian Knight artwork. Features optional position (extended or retracted) landing gear, pilot figure, clear canopy, detailed engine with removable cowling, rotating wheels and propeller and USSR markings.