Ambroid NYS & W Erie Susquehanna 50 ton 3 Bay Hopper - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, H-17
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO models. The limited-issue Ambroid kits are widely considered to be among the finest Craftsman kits issued. They can be built to a museum-quality display or used on your layout. The kit is made from quality Northeastern Scale Lumber and features all pre-scribed and milled hardwood parts, milled detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, a sealed bag of detail parts, extensive decals and full instructions and plans. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed small parts bag and the other parts have been inventoried 100% complete including transfers and instructions. If you have an interest in these highly accurate HO kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website.
Griffin Boeing 727-200 Conversion Kit With ATP Decals - Bagged (727), 1/144
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$8
Includes vacuform 'stretch' 727 fuselage and a very nice sheet of ATP cockpit, cabin windows and doors decals. Never started. Complete with all parts and instructions.
Peerless-Max White M3A1 Scout Car - US Army / British Army / Canadian Army / New Zealand Army / Soviet Army, 1/35, 3507
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Very finely molded model. Highly detailed with full chassis, suspension, drive line and exhaust, crew of three, complete interior, machines guns, accessories, optional top and more. Includes decals for all nations listed and painting guide. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell SH-2F Seasprite Helicopter - NAS Fallon 'The Magicians' 1988 / NAS Ream Field California 1971, 1/48, 4823
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$39
Still factory sealed. 1996 issue of this large scale Seasprite is from quality Matchbox molds and is well detailed for that time. Features detailed interior with cockpit, rear ASW operator station with instrumentation, three crew figures, opening left and right cabin doors, optional position landing gear, separately molded windshield wipers, external weapons and sensors, working rotors and more. Includes decals and paint guide for both helicopters listed.
Revell H-16 Piasecki Transporter, 1/96, 0138
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$34
1997 reissue from the original 1955 "S" kit molds (part number H223-98) - even includes the famous clear 'Revelving' Globe stand. Features working rotors, detailed rotor heads, detailed cockpit and pilot figure and opening rear drive-on cargo door. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Douglas DC-7C Swissair, 1/122, H267
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Not the original 'S' issue but the 1997 reissue. Even includes the original clear "Revellving" Swivel Stand that the 1950s early Revell kits were famous for. Ideal builder with very colorful Swissair decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors SR-71 Blackbird Spyplane - SR-71A or SR-71B Trainer or CIA A-12 M-12, 1/48, 584
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$110
Large-scale and hard-to-find. The box is rough but the kit inside is like new. Very nicely detailed and features optional parts for "A" or "B" variants, good dual cockpits, full landing gear & detailed bays and more. Includes markings for one "B" (956) and two different "A" - 974 is a standard SR-71A and 972 is a 'Low Observable" scheme. Decals are included for the CIA A-12 / M-12, but Testors never did furnish the parts. The instructions provide drawings for making the proper modifications. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Hurricane MkIIC Kings Cup Air Race, 1/48, 09967
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$44
Still factory sealed. Limited edition and a very well detailed.
Monogram F-82 Twin Mustang - F-82E / F-82G - Heritage Edition Issue, 1/72, 6063
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$28
Still factory sealed. 1984 issue. Has parts and markings for both day and night fighter version.
Aurora Fokker DR-1 Triplane - Newsprint Issue, 1/48, 105-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$79
Still factory sealed. This kit is in amazing investment-grade 'Mint' condition and the seal is completely intact. The DR-1 'Newspaper' issue is a a reissue of the classic 1956 kit. James Cox, who did much of the early artwork for Aurora, created a timeless classic for the original issue and this artwork was used well into the 1960s and possibly up till the final 'White Box' release before Aurora's demise. Mr. Cox also did unique artwork for the early Aurora Catalogs as well.
Aurora-KB Nieuport 28 C.1, 1/48, 1108-170
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$52
1972 Collector's Series issue. Features highly improved mold quality and terrain display base. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell 1910 Pierce Arrow Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H48-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$44
1953 issue, the first year for the 'Series Three' Highway Pioneers. The box is nice and the kit is molded in a stunning, bright red glossy acetate plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and 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.
Revell Cutty Sark Museum Classics - Special Edition With Wood Base / Brass Pedestals / Cloth-Like Sails, 1/96, H393
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$279
This is the ultimate release of the very desirable Revell 1/96 scale Cutty Sark. Rare limited edition is from 1978. This release features a factory painted antique copper hull (below the waterline), genuine Mahogany wood base, brass plated pedestals and realistic cloth-like Flocked Sails. The ship is superbly detailed with complete deck fittings, cargo holds with removable hatches, full standing and running rigging instructions, all rigging materials, metal chain and much more. The factory painted copper hull is still in 'near mint' condition. Sails are in 'excellent+' condition since in this kit they are factory-packed below a special cardboard protector. This model builds to 36 inches long and makes a very impressive display when complete. Never started. All parts are in factory sealed bags with all rigging material, metal chain, sails, flags decals and instructions.
Revell USS Franklin D Roosevelt - Midway Class Aircraft Carrier, 1/547, 0307
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$119
1995 reissue of the original 1950s 'S' issue. Rare model of an early straight-deck Midway class that is well detailed for that time featuring full on-piece hull, separately molded main anti-aircraft armament, detailed island structure with sensors, air airwing of F9F-8 Cougars (straight and folded wings), helicopters, F4U Corsairs & AD-6 Skyraiders, display stand and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Entex 1914 Dennis Fire Engine, 1/16, 8473
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$185
This is the Entex reissue of one of my favorite Bandai 1/16 scale series. Super-detailed model features over 500 pieces, has a rolling chassis build just like the real truck, highly detailed engine with pipes and ignition wires, working suspension system, full drive train with exhaust, steerable front wheels, operating extension ladder, opening hood, detailed engine compartment, complete interior and much more. Molded in multiple colors, clear and with real rubber tires. The kit has not been started. Almost all parts are still in factory sealed bags. Only three trees (two red and one white) were not sealed and these have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and a very well produced, large-format instruction book.
Heller Paquebot Avenir - Car Ferry Steamer of De La Cie De Navigation Mixte, 1/200, 1010
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$345
Very rare kit of this Deluxe Automobile Ferry from the 1960s. Early gloss box art 'L' issue with yellow background logo. This is a large model measuring 26 inches long when built - ideal for RC conversion. Includes an original color brochure for Avenir from Navigation Mixte. The brochure is of the large fold out type and shows the exterior, interior, deck spaces and Marseille-Tunis route map. The kit is Molded in white and clear. Very highly detailed down to individual clear portholes and railings. This kit has not been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag and decals and instructions in English and French are included. Please note that there is a short closed crack on one hull half. It closes back perfectly by hand so you cannot even see the crack, so it will be a simple repair. I have stabilized it so it will be safe in shipping. Please note that this kit must be shipped insured.
Monogram Phantom Mustang F-51D - (P-51) See-Thru Working Model, 1/32, PA67-498
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$169
First issue of this all time classic; not the common reissue. Hardbox is dated 1961. Widely considered to be one of the best visible airplane action kits ever made. Features a full cut away model with interior detail. Buttons on the base activate two motors that make the prop spin, and the main gear and tail wheel retract and extend. Two other levers on the base drop the wing bombs. Molded in the correct first edition shades of clear, red, black, silver and zinc chromate green. The kit has never been started and is inventoried complete with all parts present. Instructions and decals are correct for the first issue and feature the 'Horse' stand decal. Please NOTE that 2/3 of the internal blue cardboard presentation material is missing.
Nichimo USS Enterprise CVAN-65 Aircraft Carrier Motorized, 1/500, U-5018
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$149
Excellent, older larger-scale kit with very good detail. Can be built for static display or motorized for operation in water. Includes an all-metal gearbox with brass gears and all hardware for motorized drive on all four shafts and ideal for RC conversion. Please note that Nichimo did not include the RE-36 motor but they are readily available. Features one piece hull, detailed island structure, well detailed deck, display stand, extensive decals and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: instructions are photocopies.
Strombecker Consolidated B-24 J Liberator, 1/72, C-76
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$149
Rare. From the 1950s. Strombecker was famous for this line of completely precarved kits and this one one of the flagship models. Features quality hardwood parts that needed only sanding to finish, smaller detail parts, original wood filler and CASCO glue envelopes, metal nose weight, huge plans with detailed instructions, very large, colorful and comprehensive decal sheet and a great B-24 booklet. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions/plan. NOTE: instructions/plans are a full-size photocopy of the large original. Professionally printed on large format paper, one side to one piece of paper each. Please note that the box is only fair due to the tape damage shown on the left side.
StromBecker Piper Cub Super Cruiser, C-34
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
From the 1950s. StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood kits. All quality hardwood - no balsa. Builds to an impressive display. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacturer. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are precarved to shape - you only had to glue, sand and paint to finish them.