Huma Model Focke-Wulf FW-44 Stieglitz - Luftwaffe / German Civil / Finnish Air Force / Swedish Air Force - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit
$28
Very well molded and detailed injection molded kit. Includes large decals sheet for two German Civil, one Finnish, one Swedish and three Luftwaffe aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Verlinden US Navy Carrier Tractor - Build One Of The Three Versions Shown, 1/72, 240
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$32
Excellent cast resin accessory set, long out of production. It contains parts so you can build one of the three version shown on the box art - long, short, etc. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals instructions.
Lindberg F-86 Sabre NATO Jet Fighter Motorized - Viet Nam Action Kit Issue, 1/48, 310M-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$52
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. 1965 hardbox issue and the first Sabre motorized release with jet sound. Features electric motor, hardware, battery stand, full landing gear, two drop tanks and underwing missiles. Lindberg's "Viet Nam Action Kit" sticker was not well thought out for a Luftwaffe F-86. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 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.
Revell 1953 Jaguar XK-120 Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H56-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
1954 early issue molded in very light green plastic. NOTE: this model has had the wheels and floor painted. There has been no other painting and no assembly. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and 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.
Aurora British SE-5 Scout, 1/48, 103-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$80
First issue from 1956 with Jim Cox boxart and Northern Lights logo. Box is in 'excellent+' condition. The logo on this kit only appeared for one year. In 1957 it was replaced with the famous oval 'Famous Fighters' Sunburst logo. This kit was one of a very famous line of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft kits introduced by Aurora at this time. Due to the popularity, subjects were still being released into the 1960s. Molded in glossy olive green and black. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please read the article about Jim Cox that is posted on this website.
Aurora Tiger Moth DH-82, 1/48, 110-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$79
1958 issue with fantastic Jo Kotula artwork. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect color and gloss. The only flaw is very light wear in a few spots. This is the second issue due to the 79 cent price extension. Molded in gloss dark olive drab and clear, with the clear triangle-based Aurora stand. The kit has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
SMER Ansaldo SVA5 (SVA-5), 1/50, 106
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$20
Factory sealed. The SVA-5 was a highly successful Italian WWI design that saw service up to 1929. The aircraft was very fast for it's time and the Italians wisely used it for stratigic recon and bombing. the SVA-5 flew legendary missions over 500 miles in length, returning with valuable photos. After the war, the aircraft was flown by Argentina, Brazil, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Holland, Peru, Poland, the Soviet Union, Spain and the United States. One even flew from Rome to Tokyo.
Aurora De Haviland DH-10 Bomber - Parents Magazine Seal Issue, 1/48, 125-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$85
Dated 1957 with classic Jo Kotula box art. This is the edition with the Parent's Magazine approval seal on the box. The box is in 'very good++' condition with like new color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape or price tags. Flaws include general shelf wear as shown, a very light stain by the word 'Assembly' and another light stain on one side (the top long panel, lower part). Molded in the correct glossy dark olive drab, black and clear plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix Sturmgeschutz GIII 75mm Assault Gun - Craftmaster Issue, 1/76, M1-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$22
Still mint in the factory seal. Classic Craftmaster artwork. 'White' box sides issue. Nicely detailed small scale kit.
Easy Built Models Miles Mohawk - 20 inch Wingspan for Free Flight or R/C Conversion, FF-17
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Originally manufactured by 'Easybuilt Micro Since 1932.' Reissued in 1987 by Easy Built using copies of the original plans. High quality modern kit made in the finest tradition of the stick and tissue kits from the 1930s-1950s. Kit contains high quality printed balsa, strip wood, plastic propellers (when required), rubber, full sized plans and other accessories. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes plans.
William H Low Co Rumsey 'Big City' Hose Wagon Circa 1890 - Wilo Line Fire Trucks, 1/24, FH130
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$59
Very rare. Likely from the 1940s. William H Low Co., of Braintree Mass., issued the 'Wilo Line' which featured a superb series of antique commercial firefighting equipment, all in 1/48 scale. Bill Low was the designer of all kits and he was a superb model maker. The scale is given as 1/2" and the finished 'Big City' model wagon is approximately 7 inches long without the horse hitch and ~ 13 inches long with it. The kits were very advanced for the time and shared many of the pre-fabrication methods of Hudson Miniatures. Wilo Line kits features "all parts in this kit cut to size and shape." Includes plastic injection molded spoke wheels, precut and machined large and small wooden parts, beautiful, fully finished fire extinguishers, metal stock, a sealed bag of smaller parts including a great many more fully carved wood parts, metal parts and full size plans with numerous drawings and detailed text instructions. There is even a big photo of the actual prototype. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed small-parts bags with the non-sealed parts inventoried complete including instructions/plans. The kits in this line include Amoskeag Steamer, Hose Reel, Hose Wagon, Chemical Engine and many others. In most cases they are the only kits in existence of these historic vehicles. Bill Low did design at least one 'non-fire truck' kit in his Will-O-Line - a Conestoga Wagon, advertised as being 1/24 scale, kit #B14 for $2.85 listed as "This is another Museum Piece by Bill Low." After seeing these fire truck kits, I do not doubt that.
Tamiya Matilda Mk II Motorized, 1/35, MT140
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$79
Still factory sealed. Design for motorized operation and well detailed.
Maquette Vickers 66 Vimy Commericial - Vernon Mk.1, 1/72, MQ-7222
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$42
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top slightly concave. From about 1999. Unusual subject. Nicely molded kit with full decals for 'City of London' Instone and Co. Transport. The model was made by combining an original Frog Vimy with an injection molded conversion fuselage, nose gear and all other required parts. With large, full color decal sheet.
Revell RAF Mustang III / P-51B / F-6C With Malcom Hood - Japan Issue, 1/32, H152
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$85
Rare 1972 Revell of Japan issue in amazing investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Japan issues usually have special features and this one is no exception and includes a greatly expanded decal sheet covering four aircraft: RAF Mustang II HBW, RAF PKG, USAAF P-51B Tail #2108950 and USAF F-6C Tail #2103205. Features detailed cockpit, landing gear, pilot figure and removable cowling to show Rolls Royce Merlin engine. Molded in a unique light chocolate brown and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Revell Mc Donnell F-101A Voodoo With Stamp - Master Modelers Club / Academy Issue, 1/75, H128-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$64
1962 hardbox USA issue with Master Modelers, Academy and 'Astronaut Wings' logos as well (on the side). This model is from the original 'S' kit molds and makes an ideal builder. Molded in silver and clear.Never started. Inside, it is factory-new. All parts and even all paperwork are still sealed in the factory bag.
AMT Autocar A64B Tractor Semi Truck, 1/25, AMT1099-06
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$44
Still factory sealed. Very recent reissue from the original molds. Very highly detailed model with more than 250 parts. Features detailed Cummings 250 HP six-cylinder diesel, opening hood, detailed rolling chassis build up just like the real truck, 'Holland' sliding fifth wheel, full interior, optional accessories and more.
Novo General Aircraft Ltd Hotspur II Glider, 1/72, F152
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
Nicely detailed model from the original FROG molds. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri Mirage 2000D Strike Fighter - France Red Flag 1992 / Greece / Taiwan, 1/72, 023
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$12
A very nice kit featuring all fine, recessed panel lines, detailed dual cockpits, optional position canopies, drop tank, missile and air-to-air missile load out and markings and full paint guide for the aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Huma Model Messerschmitt Me-209 V1 or V4 - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
Hard-to-find injection molded kit. Features high quality moldings, recessed panel lines and parts & decals for V1 and V4. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
MPM Messerschmitt Me-262A-1a / U3 & V056, 1/72, 72113
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
Limited issue kit. Nicely molded with recessed panel lines and many photoetched parts. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The A-1a/U3 was a very early reconnaissance fighter variant of the '262. It had two obliquely mounted Rb 50/30 cameras replacing the Mk 1089 cannon. It is not known if any production variants (A-4) of this aircraft were ever built. The A-1a/U3 was later fitted with FuG 218 radar equipment for night fighting and was rename V056. This aircraft was flown by Oberst Hajo Herrmann from Jagddivision 20, who reported excellent results. This lead to the development of the Me-262B-1A two seating being equipped for night fighting. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.