Merlin Models Hawker Osprey Frog Penguin Replica, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
Ever wonder what it was like to build the world's first injection molded model kits? Well, now you can thanks to Merlin Models very limited edition replica of this historic Frog Penguin kit. Nicely molded. Also includes photocopies of the original Penguin instructions. The kit has never been started and is still sealed in the internal factory bag with all paperwork. In the late 1930s, before WWII, Frog created the world's first line of injection molded plastic model kits. Since Frog stood for 'Flies Right Off the Ground' and Frog had a famous line of flying models, the world's first all injection molded kits were called Frog Penguin for the bird that does not fly. The Penguin Osprey was among the early pre-war releases by Frog. The kit is reproduced from actual Frog Penguin kits belonging to the extensive collection of the owner of Merlin Models. Only 2000 copies were made and each is serial numbered.
Merlin Models Fokker EV / D-VIII (DVIII) - German or Polish Air Force, 1/72, 16
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Limited edition injection-molded plastic kit with finely cast metal parts and details. Includes decals for multiple versions. This kit has never been started. It is either still in the internally sealed factory bag or has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Tamiya USS Enterprise CV-6 Aircraft Carrier, 1/700, 77514
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
1/700 scale waterline kit that is very highly detailed and finely molded. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. CV-6 has a combat record unequaled in history of the US Navy and is considered the most Successful Warship in History. Her totals were as follows: 20 Battle Stars, 911 Aircraft Destroyed and 71 Ships Sunk. She took part in almost every major action of the Pacific war from 1941 to 1945. The fascinating history of this ship is told by Commander Edward P. Stafford, USN, in his legendary book "The Big E - The Story of the USS Enterprise."
Aurora Fokker D-7 - (D-VII), 1/48, 106-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$64
Rare and still factory sealed. This is the second issue of this kit. It retains the original 1956 Jim Cox art but the square 'Northern Lights' logo has been replaced by the Sunburst 'Famous Fighters' oval. The price extension is 79 cents with factory applied stickers; it is very likely that the printing under them is 69 cent extensions. The third issue is identical except for a printed (not a sticker) 79 cent extension. This kit was Aurora's 6th 1/48 scale World War I aircraft model. All six original kits were released in 1956. The line proved so popular that new models were added yearly into the 1960s.
Aurora X-15 Satelloid Rocket Plane, 1/48, 120-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$225
Very rare first issue dated 1958. Inside, the kit is like new and even includes the original tissue paper. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are box in 'excellent' condition with typical age yellowing as the only flaw. Please NOTE that this kit came molded in white & clear and also later in black & clear. This one is molded in black and clear.
Aurora M8E2 Munitions Carrier And 8 Inch Howitzer, 1/48, 333-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$159
Rare. This 1/48 scale model is from 1973 and includes both kits that are very well detailed for that time. The M8E2 Munitions Carrier features full cab interior, driver figure, working bogie wheels, flexible tracks, working bulldozer blade, functioning ammunition loader and plenty of shells, elevating gun, horns, headlights & side view mirrors, two other crew figures and more. The 8" Howitzer elevates with working cylinders, changes direction left to right, has an opening & closing loading breech, recoil mechanism, limber with rotating wheels & rubber tires, gun trails that can move from travel to firing position, 7 figures and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora HC-1B Chinook - (CH-47), 1/48, 350-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$115
First issue hardbox issue dated 1961 with classic Jo Kotula artwork and the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the Aurora sunburst logo. Very large 1/48 scale kit with good cockpit and rotor detail, moving rotors, clear side and cockpit windows and full decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Piasecki H-25A Army Mule, 1/48, 502-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
Second issue from 1957. The original issue Jim Cox box artwork was retained and you can clearly see where the 1956 Northern Lights rectangular logo was positioned and is replaced by the yellow rectangle with the new Sunburst Famous Fighters logo. Earlier in the 1950s a company called 'Helicopters for Industry' created a line of large, early kits. In 1956 Aurora bought the molds and quickly reissued these models with new box artwork. Large kit features cockpit with instrument panel, control sticks and seats, spinning rotors and 'Army Mule' decals. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab and clear plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Piasecki H-21 Work Horse, 1/49, 504-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$125
Third issue of this classic kit. The box is dated 1956 but you can see the new oval logo moved to the lower right with 'Famous Fighters' in the border which would date this kit to 1958-59. Earlier in the 1950s a company called 'Helicopters for Industry' created a line of large early kits. In 1956 Aurora bought the molds and quickly reissued these models with new box artwork. Large kit features cockpit, spinning rotors, rotating wheels and opening doors. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora SE-5A Scout Playcraft Issue - Bagged, 1/48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$49
Still factory sealed. Very rare, late 1950s/early 1960s Aurora Great Britain Playcraft bagged issue. The original header is in 'Very Good' condition with light age foxing and wear & tape around the 'hanger hole' as shown.
Aurora Fokker D-7 Playcraft Issue - Bagged - (DVII), 1/48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$49
Still factory sealed. Very rare, late 1950s/early 1960s Aurora Great Britain Playcraft bagged issue. The original header is in 'Excellent' condition with clear tape around the 'hanger hole' as shown.
Aurora History In Miniature 3 Model Ships Viking Black Falcon Chinese Junk, HM-698
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$850
Incredibly rare. This is among the earliest of the Aurora gift sets; please note the 1954/55 logo at the lower right and 'Famous Fighters Of The Sea' slogan. Inside are the three kits - Viking Ship, Black Falcon Pirate Ship and Chinese Junk. They are still in the original factory sealed bags. The paperwork is still factory sealed as well. It also includes the very rare set of Aurora 'Speed-Dry' Enamel paints which is still factory sealed. Please NOTE that the paint brush and glue are missing. Otherwise complete with all kits and paint still factory sealed. The box displays well but is graded 'good-' because edge wear, closed split corners, scuffs and general litho damage (mainly on top long side panel at the very bottom). I have correctly repaired the split corners from the inside with thin cardstock and book binding glue.
Hawk Vought AU-1 Corsair (F4U) - US Marines, 1/72, 621
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$28
Softbox dated 1959 with Bill Campbell artwork. Due to the lack of a price extension, this kit is likely from the late 1960s. Well molded with mostly recessed panel lines and some fine raised lines. Includes full landing gear, drop tank, bombs and missiles. Molded in off-white and clear and with colorful Marine decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Guillows Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis - 34.5 Inch Wingspan, 1/16, 807
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Sells for over $80 + shipping on the Guillow's website. This is a very well engineered and detailed kit in the agreed museum scale of 1/16. You can build it as scale display, rubber powered free flight, or a gas or electric powered R/C model. Features all die-cut balsa, dozens of vacuform details, pre-cut wooden stock as needed, metal stock, covering tissue, large and complete decal sheet, detailed and illustrated instruction sheet, full size plans, completely formed wheels and prop, U-Control handle with control horn and thread and more. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Guillows Arrow - 28 inch Wingspan - Rubber or Gas Powered Freeflight Aircraft, 702
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
Early issue hardbox from 1967. Quality stick-and-tissue model designed for long distance/high endurance rubber-powered or .020 Pee-Wee gas powered flights. Features quality die-cut balsa parts, stripwood and spars, light plastic vacuform spinner, exhaust & pilot bust, plastic prop and thrust button, contest rubber, fully formed wheels, balancing clay, metal gear struts and prop shaft, clear windshield material, decals, two colors of covering tissue, full size plans, detailed instructions on flying and more. The model has not been started and inventoried 100% complete. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Hawk US Navy TV-2 Lockheed Jet Trainer - (TV2 T33), 1/48, 512-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$48
Hard to find and well molded kit. Dated 1958 with classic Bill Campbell box art hardbox. Features 55 parts, removable rear section and detailed jet engine, engine ground cradle, pilot and ground figures, good cockpit detail and opening canopy. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Hasegawa F/A-18D Hornet - USMC Green Knights VMFA(AW)-121 / US Navy VFA-106, 1/72, D9
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
Dated 1999 and features 101 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, AN/ASQ-173 LST/SCAM Pod, AN/AAS-83 FLIR Pod, good cockpit detail and pilot, optional position canopy, pilot boarding ladder, optional position speed brake, detailed gear and gear wells, AIM-9 Sidewinders, AIM-7F Sparrows, drop tanks and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Grumman F9F-2 Panther - US Navy VF-781 or ATU-206 - (F9F2), 1/72, BT18
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
Very nicely molded model featuring fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit and landing gear/well detail, optional position speed brakes, two piece canopy, rocket loadout, and a large and colorful decal sheet for the two aircraft listed. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one nose gear door; otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Hanger 9 Ultra Stick ARF - 66 Inch Wingspan Almost-Read-To-Fly R/C Aircraft, HAN2350
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$349
NOTE: Pick-Up ONLY due to the giant box size of this kit. After payment has cleared, we can meet at the local Panera Bread in Lexington. This kit will not be shipped. This giant ARF is 90% prebuilt. The wings, tail feathers and fuselage are hand-built of high-grade balsa & plywood and covered. All hardware and components are included. Required transmitter, receiver/battery, glow engine and propeller. Inside, it has never been started. Everything is still in the factory cardboard and seals. With all paperwork.
Great Planes Sport Float Kit .60 Size - 41 Inch Floats For Any Aircraft, GPMQ1874
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$84
Features mounting hardware for general aircraft, special mounting hardware for the Great Planes J-3 Cub, die-cut wood parts, 'Quick-Change' design that can be traded out for landing gear in less than 10 minutes, full instructions and more. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the larger parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and includes all paperwork. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply and an invoice will emailed to you for that.