Old Plastic Model Kits

Plastic model kits, airplane kits, etc., for sale...

Be the first to know when kits are listed!

Checkout »

0 item(s) in your cart.
Search:

Revell XSL-01 Manned Space Ship - 'S' Issue, 1/96, H1800-198

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Sold   

NOTE: ideal builder, missing (2) small parts and a section of railing; please read carefully for the condition. One of the 'Holy Grail' of 1950s Space Kits. 1957 first and only issue 'S' kit with the fantastic box art. Molds reportedly damaged beyond use, which makes reissues impossible. The spaceship was designed by the rocket scientist Ellwyn E. Angle of Systems Laboratories Inc. Features detailed manned top stage with full interior, removable top, opening hatch, spaceship and ground crew members and detailed working launch pad. The main stages and boosters snap apart to recreate all phases of the flight from Earth takeoff, Lunar Landing and Return to Earth. The included 'XSL-01 Operations Manual' outlines in words and illustrations each phase of the spaceship's trip. Molded in the correct gloss orange, silver, gloss metallic blue and clear. Never started. All internal factory cardboard presentation material is present and excellent. Inventoried and NOTE: missing 2 small parts: (1) #7 crew member (the other 2 are present) and (1) #41 small solar collector (the other one is present). There are no other missing parts. On one #50 walkway, one short section of railing is broken off; the stanchion (vertical post) is present but a 3/4" of top rail is missing. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts present. The decals are flat and 100% intact and in 'excellent++' condition with typical age yellowing as the only flaw. Instructions are complete but only 'good' and the Operations Manual booklet is 'excellent' with typical yellowing as the only flaw. Box is graded 'very good' and displays well but has some wear and creasing, mainly at the right center side. Color and gloss are excellent. There is no fading or stains, and no price tags or tag marks. There is no tape or tape marks beyond the original factory sealing tape. Flaws include two perfectly repaired corners (all done correctly from the inside), light creasing as shown on the right center box top and creasing on the left long side. Shipping insurance is required on this kit.

Aurora 20 Ton Van Trailer (Refrigerated) and White 3000 Truck, 1/64, 684-89

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

Sold   

Rare 1st issue with the early full color 'The Aurora Line' rectangular logo. Although not dated, the logo tells us that it is from 1954/1955. The model features a trailer with dual tires, front mount refrigeration condenser and engine, separately molded suspension and wheels, mud flaps, auxiliary wheels and 5th wheel. The White 3000 truck features frame construction with separately molded suspension, dual and single wheels, gas tanks, 5th wheel coupler, interior and two piece cab. Decals are furnished for the truck and trailer. Molded in silver (trailer) and bright, dark red (truck) and with black rubber tires. Inside, the kit is like new. All parts are still factory sealed in the crinkle bags. Decals and instructions are in 'excellent' condition.

Smooth Side Models Union Pacific Sleeper 6-6-4 'American Sentry' - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, UP407

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

Sold   

Rare kit from 1965. Features all metal one-piece body and roof that is factory painted and lettered and all windows perfectly pierced. The factory paint has no damage and is mint. The floor is routed wood and factory painted. Includes factory painted car ends, working rubber bellows, clear windows, underside details, roof details, grab irons and full instructions/plans. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions. Smooth Sides models was located in Brooklyn, New York and produced and excellent line of passenger equipment similar to Blue Streak and American Beauty.

Entex Piper Super Cub PA-18 - (ex Bandai), 1/48, 8515S

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Sold   

Large scale model is part of a famous series of well detailed single engine aircraft that Bandai issued in the 1970s. Features detailed engine, full cockpit and interior, optional position engine cowls, four figures that can be built in any pose, red side stripes and enough "N" numbers to make almost any registration. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Herr Engineering Piper J-3 Cub - 35.5 Inch Wingspan Scale Flying Model, K-103

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Sold   

Modern, high quality stick-and-tissue scale flying model for gas, electric or rubber, R/C or free flight. Features high quality laser-cut balsa wood parts, computer drawn plans, plastic propeller, full building instructions, complete hardware pack, contest quality rubber, colorful yellow light weight tissue and waterslide decal markings. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals, plans and instructions.

Aurora US Army M4 Sherman Medium Tank, 1/48, 317-130

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

Sold   

1968 issue with John Steel boxart. The box is in investment-grade "Near Mint" condition with brilliant color and gloss. The kit features working bogie wheels, flexible treads, rotating turret, elevating gun, tank commander and three soldiers. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Revell Bell X-5 Research Aircraft, 1/40, H187-129

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+++

Sold   

First issue from 1960. The X-5 was the first aircraft to change the angle of wing sweepback in flight and paved the way for the legendary F-111 and F-14. Model features variable sweep wings, retracting landing gear, detailed jet engine and movable control surfaces. Never started. The aircraft is complete but NOTE: missing the display stand. Otherwise inventoried with all other arts, decals and instructions present.

Matchbox TWO T-2C or E Buckeye - USN or Greek, 1/72, PK-42

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Sold   

SALE!! Includes two kits in one box. Both models have never been started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Includes color paint guide and decals for VT-23 in 1983 and Hellenic AF Sqd 362.

Revell Goodyear Blimp - With Motorized Rotating And Light Up Sign, 1/169, 99000

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

Sold   

Still factory sealed. Great kit from 1975 has motorized moving light up signs in four colors. You can use the signs with the kit or material is included to make your own moving signs! Includes all needed parts except batteries. Has pre-wired electrical harness, motor, light bulbs, sign material, etc. The batteries are inside the blimp, so it can be displayed and operated while hanging or placed on a display stand. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.

Hasegawa P-51D Mustang Jumpin Jacques - 3rd FS 3rd FG or 'Jan' From 334th FS 4th FG, 1/72, AP20

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

Sold   

From 1994. Highly detailed and finely molded featuring all recessed panel lines, multi-piece canopy, excellent cockpit, detailed gear wells, drop tanks, a very large decal sheet and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

MPC Titan IIIC Missile, 1/100, 1-1902

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Sold   

Very rare injection molded Titan kit. Ideal for a desktop model, measures 12.5 inches tall when assembled. Includes clear nose so you can see the four satellite payload. Has all boosters and detachable 2nd and 3rd stages with rocket engines. Can be made as an all injection molded scale model or a flying model. According to the manufacture, the conversion parts for the flying version are available separately (the are not included). Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

AMT The General 4-4-0 American Standard Steam Locomotive - (ex MPC), 1/25, 8124

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

Sold   

Builds a museum quality miniature of the legendary locomotive. The model is composed of over 330 parts and is 25+ inches long when assembled. Includes roadbed and rail base. Molded in several colors and with brass plated parts and pinstripe decals and lettering. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Williams Brothers German Parabellum Machine Gun for Large Scale RC Aircraft, 1/6, 163-298

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG

Sold   

Still factory detailed. Highly detailed large scale machine gun kit measures 7.5 inches long when assembled. Originally issued as an accessory for super detailing RC, free flight or control line aircraft kits.

Monogram Midget Racer - Offenhauser, 1/24, P1-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

Sold   

Still factory sealed. 1995 reissue of Monogram's first car kit. This kit retains the original box art and is from the original molds. Features racing driver, removable hood, pump, detailed Offenhauser engine, instrument panel and more.

Revell 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible, 1/32, 1242

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

Sold   

Still factory sealed. This is the 1995 reissue from the original 1950s molds. Kit features detailed engine, opening hood, molded chassis detail with separate parts for the front and rear suspension, full interior, woman driver and standing man figures.

Revell Bendix Talos US Navy Missile SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Sold   

SALE!! 1957 first and only issue of this rare kit. Late 1950s hardbox has incredible artwork and the 'S' logo on the sides. The model is large scale and well detailed for that time featuring moving forward fins, working launcher and three man crew. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Academy Piper Super Cub PA-18 - (ex Bandai), 1/48, 1611

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

Sold   

Large scale (1/48) and from high quality Bandai molds. Well detailed featuring full interior, detailed engine with optional position cowling and enough "N" numbers to make almost any registration. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Trumpeter Tupolev Tu-142 MR Bear J, 1/144, 03905

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Sold   

Very nicely molded and well detailed with 124 parts. NOTE: this kit has "professional" quality minor sub-assembly as follows: 7 tiny exhaust ports are glued to nacelles. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: one exhaust port is missing. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.

ESCI TU 22M / TU-26 Backfire C - Naval Raider with AS-6 Kingfisher Missile, 1/72, 9088

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

Sold   

Large model of the famous Cold War supersonic bomber. Nicely molded kit with all recessed detail. Although the USSR agreed to remove the refueling probes from the Backfires and insisted that they were not to be used for strategic strikes, we now know that the probes could be attached in minutes and Backfires normally trained for attacks on the USA. This is the 'Navalized' version with the large AS-6 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile with either active radar homing or anti-radar versions. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Testors C-130F Blue Angels or C-130E MATS, 1/72, 695

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

Sold   

Builds either Blue Angels or MATS 'E' version. Includes large and colorful decal sheet. Features high detailed cockpit, full cargo section, operating cargo doors and rotating wheels and propellers. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.