Megow Republic P-43, S-53
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$29
Rare 1940s solid wood scale model features a 6" wingspan, balsa printwood, fuselage block, a factory-sealed envelope of small parts, color insignia sheet, detailed instructions and very nice plans. Never started and complete. Fred Megow founded one of the very first national-wide (and world-wide) hobby empires during the 1930s Great Depression. Megow Models became a giant manufacture and carried extensive lines of solid scale model, flying stick-and-tissue rubber or gas powered models, rolling stock & passenger equipment and even an extensive line of military and civil ships in all sizes. His autobiography is available and makes fascinating reading. Megow kits are very collectible today for their high quality and attractive box designs.
RedYCut Sport Jeep - Post War Model, 1/24, 322
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$34
From the late 1940s or early 1950s and includes a model of the 1/24 scale civilian Jeep pictured on the box top. Features all parts cut to shape, fully formed wheels, some metal parts, sandpaper and more. With full-size, multi-view plans that include instructions notes and many other drawings to aid assembly. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete. RedYCut was well known for their wooden kits with a high degree of precise prefabrication. The model line was quite large and this list includes just a few of them: Sport Jeep, US Amphibian Jeep, Speed Boat With Trailer, Station Wagon, US Army Jeep, US Army Trailer, Motorcycle, US Army Tank Gun, Midget Racer and Midget Racer plus transport trailer.
Life-Like Gee Bee Sportster - 1930s Racer, 1/32, 09620
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$28
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the left side. Large-scale model from the original late 1950s Pyro molds. Features fine raised panel and rivet lines, correctly ribbed fabric surfaces, good cockpit, movable control surfaces, rotating wheels and propeller, engine front detail and full decals including instrument faces.
Ace Model Shop Sport Roadster, 1/24, 146
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$38
Dated 1946. This well designed kit is primarily wood with plastic wheels and tires and with some metal details and other metal parts. Features main wood parts that are all cut to profile (cut in two dimensions) or die cut and other wood stock such as dowels and blocks. There are four excellent plastic one-piece wheels with tread and a small clear wax paper sack with some small metal parts (like a steering wheel, etc.). There are excellent instructions with detailed building text, full size three view drawings, photos of the assembly process and a very nice photo of the built model. Never started. The kit has been inventoried with all parts present, and the small parts bag is still factory sealed. The famous modeler Gordon A. Babb founded Ace in 1942. Mr. Babb was born in 1897 and became a well-known builder and competitor in the model field with aircraft and cars. National 'how to' hobby magazines often carried details articles about how to build his designs. In his first year in business, he sold 1,800 jeep kits. By 1952 the line had greatly expanded the line to hot rods, T-rods, midgets, roadsters and much more and he was expecting to sell 600,000 model kits. Mr. Babb was famous for inventing the first gas-powered midget racer model which sparked a nation-wide building spree and speed competition. His 'Ace Model Shop' was in Pasadena, California and the mailing address was 60 N. San Gabriel Blvd. Later the address was simply Ace Products, Pasadena 8, California. Most solid 'display' kit producers in the 1940s simply provided plans and blocks of wood, maybe with a few accessories. Ace went well beyond that with all cut-out parts, fully formed wheels and even some metal parts, occasionally small plastic details and sometimes even decals. The plans went well beyond the average also, featuring numerous views (not just three), detail views for sub-assemblies and even text instructions. There were at least 15 car kits in the line and also many military vehicles which were popular kits in World War 2. We don't know what happened to Ace 'Models Of Merit' but the introduction of plastic kits (started by the Highway Pioneers) put an end to most wood kit production.
AMT Ladder Chief American LaFrance Fire Truck, 1/25, T511
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$52
Rare early issue, possibly the first one. Highly detailed kit with hundreds of parts features a full rolling chassis build just like the real truck, detailed engine, full interior, extending ladder and much more. Molded in white, silver, chrome plate, clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The bags that AMT factory sealed are still factory sealed; the parts that were never factory sealed (chrome and clear) have been inventoried and NOTE: missing one small part, 'clamp' for the plate pivot (this is a flat part shaped like a "C", so it can be made (the other 7 are present to use as a pattern). Otherwise inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Maquette Aufklarungspanzer German Sd.Kfz. 140/1 Light Tank And British Infantry Tank MkIII Valentine IV And Flammpanzer II, 1/35, MQ3543
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc And Exc
$34
SALE!! Includes all three 1/35 scale armor kits. The Valentine is still factory sealed. The 140/1 and the Flammpanzer are Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Sanwa Lockheed C-130B Hercules, 1/205, PA1102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$95
Very Rare. Early, colorful issue from the late 1950s. The kit is dated by the 'Sanwa Plastic' logo, which was normally used in the late 1950s up to 1960. Very nicely detailed for that time with fine surface detail, optional 'closed' or 'open' rear dual cargo doors, moving ailerons, rotating props, optional opened or closed crew boarding stairs/door and colorful decals. Molded in gloss silver, black and clear. includes factory glue tube. Inside, the model is factory new - all the parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bags. The decals are flat and 'excellent' with slight yellowing as the only flaw and the instructions in 'near mint' condition. Sanwa was one of Japan's earliest post-WWII kit producers, making model kits in the 1950s; some sources say 1955. Kits were marketed under Sanwa and Tokyo Plamo, with the general consensus being the the later logo came out around 1960 or later. Production ended in 1964, making all Sanwa kits rare and collectible. The entire line was extensive. It included very small scale tanks (some that were motorized), battleships in three scales with the larger ones motorized with dual prop drive, slot cars, civil sport boats and an electric outboard, a full line of hand gun models that actually shot plastic bullets, two fighter groups and bomber groups (probably Monogram), several different lines of scale aircraft, missile kits, scale (static) car models of early Japanese automobiles, at least 7 flying model aircraft that had electric and rubber motors, a 'Super Control Stand' P-51 that moved with a joystick and had an electric propeller and sound unit, two different lighthouses and a windmill, an air cushion boat, motor cycles, a diving submarine (electric) and a working (rubber band) George Washington Class SSBN and even a garden tractor with an electric motor. Just before going out of business, Sanwa issued some kits in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games - these kits even included a copy of an Olympic medal.
Revell Messerschmitt Me-262 A-1a, 1/72, 04119
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
1997 issue from completely new molds. Features all fine recessed surface detail, very good cockpit, fully enclosed main and nose gear wells, very good engine intake and exhaust, optional position landing gear, forward fuselage rocket pods or drop tanks and more. With extensive decals for two different aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Toyota Supra - Molded In Sparkling Blue Metallic Finish, 1/25, 1-0881
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$42
Still factory sealed 1983. This well detailed model features a body molded in metallic blue plastic, complete straight 6 engine, full engine compartment, opening hood, complete suspension, exhaust and driveline, full interior and custom decals.
Hasegawa F-4C/D Phantom II Bicentennial 1976 - 187th TFG Alabama ANG Or 199th TFS 154th CG Hawaii ANG - (F-4 C/D), 1/48, 09790
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$62
Rare limited issue dated 2008 and very highly detailed. Features 108 pieces, all very fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit and ejection seats, optional position canopies, crew members, detailed gear wells, centerline and wing drop tanks, Sidewinder & Sparrow missiles and more. Includes a very large and colorful decal sheet for the two special Bicentennial aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Heinkel He-70 G-1 Blitz - Germany Civil / Spanish Nationalist Air Force 1938 / Royal Hungarian Air Force 1942, 1/72, 04229
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
2005 issue with 79 pieces. Features parts to build one of three versions: F-2, G-1 and A variant, detailed cockpit and interior, optional position landing gear and more. Includes decals and paint guide for two different aircraft. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals are flat and intact but there is light age foxing on the backing paper. The actual transfers do not have any discoloration.
Construct-A-Plane Supermarine Spitfire, 1/32
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$48
Very rare and deluxe high-end model from the 1940s with the box in remarkable 'very good++' condition. This is a large 1/32 scale solid model with a 13.7 inch wingspan and features a 3D factory cut fuselage, 3D cut wings with proper taper from root to tip, 2D cut tail feathers, printwood, fully finished wood wheels, stock wood as required for struts, etc., sandpaper, a glass bottle of glue, full color insignia, big full-size 3-view plans with numerous templates, construction and shaping notes and even a separate sheet with very detailed text instructions, Spitfire history and a photo of the actual aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete.
Classic Airframes Heinkel He-112, 1/48, 97-408
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$39
Highly detailed with main injection molded parts and many resin & photoetched parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. NOTE: Missing decals.
Amodel Kh-22 AS-4 Kitchen - With Ground Dolly And Pylon, 1/72, 72196
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Perfect for a 1/72 airbase diorama. This beautifully molded and highly detailed missile kit includes hanging pylon, ground cart and extensive decals down to the stencils. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Enterprise Mig-15 - Combat Aces Giant Solid, 1/32, A-6
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$48
Rare large 1/32 scale wood, metal and plastic kit from the early 1950s before all-plastic kits were wide-spread. Features pre-carved wood fuselage, 2-D cut wooden wings, horizontal and vertical fins, clear plastic vac canopy (that is in 'excellent' condition), metal intake and pilot bust, plastic wing fences, gear doors, nose and main wheels, complete decals and full size plans with instructions and aircraft history. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) nose gear door. Easily made as it is flat and you can use the present door as a template. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. Other aircraft in this unusual line included F-51 Mustang, F-80 Shooting Star, F-84 Thunderjet, F9F Panther, F-86 Sabre and this Mig-15. Enterprise was founded after World War II by Jerry Brofman. By 1952 Mr. Brofman was only 26 years old and had a large line of kits and high annual sales. In that same year he was asked about the future for the new hobby industry and was quoted as saying "It's not easy- you need lots of know-how and lots of experience, but if you stick to it, you can succeed."
AMT Autocar A64B Tractor - Semi Truck, 1/25, T526
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$69
Rare, factory-sealed original release with the best mold quality; not a common reissue. This is a very highly detailed model that features more than 250 parts, 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.
Tamiya Heinkel He-162 A-2 Salamander - (He162A-2), 1/48, 61097
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$28
Still factory sealed and dated 2006. Very finely molded and detailed. Features all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit, detailed gear wells, highly detailed removable jet engine and dolly, pilot figure, optional position canopy and decals for several aircraft.
Hasegawa Boeing F4B-4 - (6) Navy and (2) Marine Sq - (F4B4), 1/32, JS066-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Large scale and well detailed model of this 1930s US Navy shipborne fighter aircraft. Includes colorful decals in 'excellent' condition for the following squadrons: VB-1B Red Ripper, VF-1B Top Hat, VF-3B Eagle, VF-6 Felix the Cat, VF-2 Chevron, VF-9M Marines and VF-10M Marines. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The F4B-4 was the Navy version of the P-12E and was very popular with all services. They served as front line interceptors from 1932 till 1938.
Hasegawa B-17G Flying Fortress IDF - Israeli Air Force 69th Hammers Squadron October 1956, 1/72, 00795
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$60
Still factory sealed. Very rare limited edition dated 2006 that builds the venerable Flying Fort in IDF colors from late 1956.
Supreme B-24 Liberator - 7 Inch Wingspan Solid Wood Model - Steve Patti Company
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$25
Very rare. This is a solid wood model kit from the 1940s. It features two sheets of printwood, blocks and balsa stock, sandpaper, high quality 3 view plans with templates and some text instructions. Never used and complete. Supreme Scale Models were made by the Steve Patti Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the pre-plastic days they produced an extensive line of solid scale models and a large number of flying stick-and-tissue models as well; they were called 'Supreme Flyers.'