Aurora German Pfalz D-3 - (D-III), 1/48, 109-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$54
SALE!! Dated 1957 with classic Jo Kotula artwork. This is the second issue; please note 69 cent price extension, 'Famous Fighters' logo border and the Parents' Magazine Seal at the right. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This is part of the famous Aurora WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft. The series began in 1956 and Aurora added new kits into the early 1960s. The line proved incredibly popular, so these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business.
AMT Beechcraft G17S Staggerwing, 1/48, T638
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$38
Rare original issue from the 1970s is still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk on the reverse side and drawn the box concave. This kit is well molded and features a full interior, detailed, 0ptional position landing gear and more. The Staggerwing is still considered one of the finest civil aircraft designs to reach mass production. The brainchild of Walter Beech, the G17S had a top speed of over 200 mph and landed at 60 mph - all in 1932. It was faster than many fighter planes of the day.
Hasegawa Panavia Tornado F Mk.3 - Royal Air Force (RAF) 11 Sq 11 Group / 29 Sq 11 Group / 229 OCU (85 Sq) 11 Group /, 1/72, K31
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$44
Still factory sealed and from 1989. Very highly detailed kit from newer tooling and widely considered the finest 1/72 scale Tornado kit produced. Features all very fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit detail, wings that swing, detailed gear wells, two piece canopy, a large variety of under wing stores and decals for all the aircraft listed.
ESCI Bell UH-1D US City Police, 1/48, 8219
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
Well molded kit features extensive interior detail including cockpit and cabin, detailed engine and transmission, sliding cabin doors, optional position pilot doors and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Bandai Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I Sd.Kfz.181, 1/48, 8225-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$68
Rare kit that is part of the classic and highly detailed 1/48 Bandai Pin Point armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. Never started. Factory sealed bags with decals and instructions.
Lincoln Venom FB4 - (F.B.4), 1/59, 115
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$42
Nicely made, larger scale kit from the mid 1950s to the very early 1960s. Molded in silver and clear plastic and includes a large clear display stand with a 'swivel' head so the aircraft can be displayed in a variety of flight positions. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Lincoln was an injection molding firm located in Hong Kong. Model kits were not their primary business but an important sideline and they established an early international presence. Major countries of distribution were Hong Kong, Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia. Through specialty hobby shops, they often found their way to the West Coast of the USA. As early as 1956 Lincoln reissued about 16 Hawk kits from the USA, often with 'Picture Gallery' artwork. Although not their primary business, they established quite a line of plastic before discontinuing production in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Many molds moved to Kader, also in Hong Kong, who reissued the line. Some molds eventually found their way to the USA either through ATP (who purchased the excess kit stock when Kader sold out) or IM.
MPC 1978 Monte Carlo Promotional Model In Original Box - Dark Caramel, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$65
Stunning original model in mint, never displayed NOS condition. It is 100% original with no damage and no repairs. The paint is perfect and has great color and reflection. The wheels have zero wear and the chrome is factory new. The clear is perfect with no fogging or wear. The original box is 'very good' and has some wear, light creasing and is missing one of the small internal end flaps. NOTE: The manufacturer is not given on the chassis; I have assumed that is is MPC since they did made a 78 Monte Carlo in this scale.
Life-Like Armored Landing Vehicle Winnie the Whale with 75mm Howitzer - (ex Adams), 1/40, H658
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$70
Still factory sealed but the seal has split. This model is from quality Adams Action Model molds and features working bogies, flexible tracks, crew of two and four soldiers and more.
Hawk Culver V - Solid Wood Aircraft Model, 1/48, 27
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$52
A rare kit for the advanced collector or builder. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were considered high quality and very complete for the time. This model dates from 1946 but still has the green style wartime box. It features a profile (2D) carved wooden fuselage, wings, rudder and elevator, wooden stock as required for struts, etc., fully formed wheels, metal propeller, sandpaper, a sheet with wing registration numbers and quality, full-size plans with wing and fuselage templates. The model has not been started and is complete.
Italeri M-107 Mad Dog - US Army Heavy Gun - With USA / Germany / Italy / Great Britain Decals, 1/35, 248
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$72
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed and nicely molded kit. Features many working parts and decals for the four countries listed.
Tamiya Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L - Sd.Kfz.141/1, 1/35, 35215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$37
Highly detailed and beautifully molded armor kit. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Datsun Monster Truck - Scavenger Super 4x4 Wrecker, 1/25, 6347
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$74
Still factory sealed. This is the first issue and not the recent and common reissue. Features over 145 pieces, blown Chevy V-8 engine, super detailed monster 4x4 suspension, huge monster off-road tires, detailed towing winch, full interior and more.
Dragon Flakpanzer V Coelian, 1/35, 9022
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$28
Still factory sealed. Well detailed and accurate model.
Revell 1913 Mercedes Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H54-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
1954 original issue of the famous Highway Pioneers 'Foreign Car' series. These issues feature the same 5 car artwork on every box; the only way to identify the contents was an ink-stamped name on the box ends. Molded in gloss dark green plastic. This kit has never been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes instructions. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' 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 fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!
Revell 1953 Jaguar XK-120 Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H56-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
1953 original issue of the famous Highway Pioneers 'Foreign Car' series. These issues feature the same 5 car artwork on every box; the only way to identify the contents was an ink-stamped name on the box ends. Molded in light green plastic. This kit has never been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes instructions. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' 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 fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!
Hawk Skycycle Piper PA-8 - Solid Wood Aircraft Model, 1/48, 26
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$58
A rare kit for the advanced collector or builder. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were considered high quality and very complete for the time. This model dates from 1946 but still has the green style wartime box. It features a profile (2D) carved wooden fuselage, wings, rudder and elevator, clear vacuform canopy (in 'near mint' condition), wooden stock as required, fully formed wheels, other cut-to-shape wooden parts, threaded screws to very cleverly duplicate scale engine cylinders, sandpaper, a sheet with wing registration numbers and quality, full-size plans with wing and fuselage templates. The model has not been started and is complete.
Aurora Gotha Bomber G-V - Parents Magazine Seal Issue, 1/48, 126-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$79
First issue dated 1958 with 'Famous Fighters in the sunburst logo, Parents Magazine seal and classic Jo Kotula artwork. Molded in a stunning gloss deep burgundy and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This model is part of a very successful 1/48 scale WWI series that Aurora started in 1956. They sold so well that they introduced new kits almost annually well into the 1960s. Some sold well right up until the end of Aurora in the mid 1970s.
Testors HMMWV Hummer M998 Series, 1/35, 830
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
Dated 1988 and nicely molded with over 100 pieces. Features fully detailed chassis, TOW missile launcher that rotates and elevates, full interior and US Marines decals. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Rommels Rod - The Desert Fox's Krazy Kommand Kar - Designed by Tom Daniel, 1/24, 6745
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$95
Rare second issue dated 1969 and in 'excellent' grade condition inside and out. Not the common and recent reissue. This is a wonderful and fun kit with machine guns, two skeletons, detailed engine and interior, removable hood and more. Molded in the correct tan, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are 'near mint' and the original small Monogram fold-out catalog is included.
Aurora Fokker D-VII - (D7), 1/48, 106-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$44
SALE!! Still in the factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. The box art is from the original 1956 issue, and the date on the kit is 1958. However, due to the one dollar price extension and blue logo we know this is from the mid 1960s. Aurora's 1/48 scale WWI line debuted in 1956 with six new kits, and the D-7 was #6. The line proved so successful that Aurora added kits almost every year well into the 1960s. Many of them sold well right up until the end of Aurora in 1976.