Monogram TWA Airliner Set DC-3 and Super G Constellation, MGP5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$425
1957 first and only issue of this rare Monogram Gift set. While Revell was very prolific with gift sets in the 1950s, Monogram was very restrained, issuing very few and then only once. This hardbox is in very solid condition with no fading, stains or split corners. There is edge wear that account for the 'VG' box rating. Inside, the kit has the correct cardboard divider. The DC-3 is 1/90 scale and features optional position cabin door, rotating propellers and wheels, pilot, copilot, hostess and passenger figures and colorful TWA decals. The Super G Constellation is 1/131 scale and features two hostesses, two loading ramps, tip tanks, battery truck and full TWA decals. The models has not been started. Both models are inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hasegawa North American Rockwell F-86F Sabre Jet, 1/72, JS015-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$16
Still factory sealed. Rare early issue small box. Well made and molded kit. Features optional position speed brakes and landing gear, drop tanks and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
MPC Douglas A-20 Boston, 1/72, 1103-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
From Airfix molds. Features movable rudder, elevator and ailerons, crew and cockpit, movable propeller and wheels and USA markings. NOTE: three clear canopies have glue marks and paint on them. They are used parts and will require extensive cleaning (sanding and polishing) up if you plan to use them. Inventoried and complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This kit is from quality Airfix molds and is one of the MPC issues with custom decals and the unique clear modular display stand. Dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s. Note that this issue still has 'Craft Master' under the MPC logo. Before this, MPC was marketing Airfix kits under the Craftmaster name in the USA. This continued for several issues and was finally discontinued although MPC continued to distribute Airfix and their own models.
MPC IJN Yamato Waterline Series, 1/1200, 2-4006-110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$20
Nice quality kit from original Casadio molds. Features separately molded main and secondary battery turrets, catapult and aircraft, life boats and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including instructions. MPC did a very nice job marketing these kits - the box sides contain interesting ship history, and the instructions include specifications and a large, fold-out illustrated engagement map with battle details.
Hasegawa Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien Tony - (Ki-61), 1/72, 503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
Very well molded and detailed with all fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit and gear well detail, standing and sitting pilot figures and decals for at least two colorful aircraft. Never started. Factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Comet Boeing 707 Stratotanker (367-80 - Dash 80), 1/125, PL800-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$110
Comet originally began model production in 1929 with a line of balsa flying models. In the mid-1950s Comet made a beautiful line of small and medium scale aircraft and missile models with colorful boxes. The early issues were in one-piece 'flip-top' boxes, and the later issues and releases were in standard two-piece 'hardboxes' with a lithograph slick glued to the top box. In 1963 Comet sold the plastic kit molds to Aurora, who reissued some but not all of the kits. There were two Boeing 707 models made. This is the two-piece box larger scale (1/125) 'Stratotanker' - not really a tanker model at all, but a nice kit of the famous Dash-80 Prototype Tanker/707, which lead to the world's first commercially-successful airliner. Well molded with fine recessed panel lines, landing gear and prototype decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions in 'as new' condition.
Revell XSL-01 Manned Space Ship - 'S' Issue, 1/96, H1800-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$879
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 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Instructions and booklet are 'excellent' with typical yellowing as the only flaw. Decals are 'excellent' and flat with light yellowing. Box is graded 'very good' and displays well. 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.
Comet Douglas A-26 Invader - 30 inch Wingspan - Coca-Cola Bottle Issue, Y2-129
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$79
Part of the deluxe high-cost Comet "Y" kit line from the 1950s. Note the box showing a bottle of Coke next to the young builder's snack tray and a finished aircraft. Large scale issue with the 'Coke Bottle' box design. For rubber flight or easily converted to RC using today's tiny and light servos and receivers. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, very high quality printwood, stripwood, spars, and other balsa stock as required, wooden scale props, completely preformed wood wheels, metal prop shafts, large insignia sheet with canopy frames, nacelle covers, fillets, etc, cardstock detail parts, covering tissue and superb full size plans with instructions. The model has not been started. It has been inventoried complete. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Planet Models U-Boat Type IA, 1/200, NS001
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$32
Large scale, full hull, highly detailed resin kit with full decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Shinkai 6500 Manned Research Submersible, 1/72, SW01
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$34
Superb kit of this record-holding, deep diving manned submarine. In 2011, the 6500 set a new manned record by diving to 6,500 meters (over 21,000 feet). Well molded, large-scale kit with superb recessed and raised (when appropriate) surface detail. Molded in white, clear and yellow. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora C-141A Starlifter, 1/108, 376-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$225
Factory sealed. 1969 issue with the 'Big A' logo. Still the largest injection molded Starlifter kit ever made.
Airfix Vought Sikorsky OS2U-1 Kingfisher - (OS2U1), 1/72, 251
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$20
1960s Type 3 logo issue. Very nicely molded and detailed kit. Has decals and optional parts to build a floatplane or landing gear equipped land plane. Decals are for either the USS North Carolina in 1944 or a High Visibility version. Features fine raised panel lines, cockpit interior and crew of two with rear gunner and machine gun, five piece windshield, bomb load and aircraft painting guide. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Huma Model Heinkel He-280 All Versions, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
The first jet fighter aircraft to fly. Very cleanly molded with all recessed panel lines. Builds all versions of the world's first turbo-jet powered aircraft. Includes large and extensive decal sheet with markings for a great many aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Eldon US Air Service SPAD XIII - 'Matchbook' Issue, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$14
1968 issue of the famous 'Match Kits.' This nicely molded 1/72 scale model is packaged in a 6 x 4.5 inch giant matchbook. The kit has never been started and is still sealed in the original factory bag. Instructions and decals are present in the sealed bag.
Monogram Ford Tri-Motor - Bagged, 1/77, PA161
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$18
Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. Ideal builder kit. Fourth issue of the Monogram Ford Trimotor from 1966. Never started. Inventoried with all parts and instructions. NOTE: Decals are missing. Parts are dirty and instructions are heavily damaged.
AMT Monkee Mobile Blueprinter, 1/25, 6058PO
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Very nicely detailed kit from the classic TV show. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Shizukyo Leopard 105MM Cannon West German New Type Tank, 1/50, TS-203-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
Very, very rare and an excellent investment. Shizukyo started in the 1960s but was out of business before the end of the decade. This kit is likely from 1965 and is well detailed for that time and features motorized operation on the rear drive wheels. Features Tkk Mabuchi RE15 motor that is still in the original old-style TKK box, complete with printed plastic wrapper and sealed accessory bag, all metal gear box, a sealed bag with numerous pieces of metal hardware for motorized operation, wire and more. The actual kit is molded in a black or very, very dark green plastic. Inside, the kit has never been touched. All the smaller parts are still in the factory sealed bags with color headers. All parts but the upper and lower hull halves, motor and treads are still factory sealed, and the biggest bag has a nice paper header. The sealed gear box metal is shiny like brand new. Amazingly, the treads are in perfect condition and still 100% flexible. They are held together by the factory rubber bands! The instructions are in 'near mint' condition and the decals are 'near mint' also. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
Revell USS Independence CV62 Aircraft Carrier With Gold Medal PE Super Detail Set / Starfighter Ships Decal Set / Starfighter Resin F2H Banshee (6) With Decals, 1/542, H359
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$185
Includes GMM 1/540 Forrestal-Class Photoetched Super Detail Set (never used, complete with instructions), Starfighter #540-35 USS Independence CVA-62 (1960 to 1979) Decal Set (two sheets) for the ship (mint, never used)and Starfighter/Mark's Model resin aircraft set with 6 F2H Banshee in 1/500 scale + decals (still sealed). The actual model is dated 1970. Nicely detailed full, one-piece hull kit with 16 scale aircraft, deck tow trucks and crane and moving elevators. Molded with a gray hull and details and blue flight deck & elevators. There is no assembly. But NOTE: the hull below the waterline has been professionally painted black; there is glue on the bottom of two #30 whaleboats and one 5" gun barrel is painted. There is no other painting. Inventoried with all parts and instructions present. NOTE: the decals were flaking and I threw them away; the provided Starfighter decals are superior in every way to the factory markings.
RCM H-58 Seabat, 1/32
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$90
SPECIAL ORDER large scale (1/32)vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Kit includes resin and/or metal details -clear canopy and full size plans/instructions. Details included will vary from kit to kit but may contain landing struts - wheels - props - engines (not jets) - some cockpit parts - seats - etc. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. Decals not furnished. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.
Sierra Phonix D.I - (D-I) - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$25
Very well molded vac kit with injection molded details. Vac moldings are better than many injection molded kits. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.