Revell Tactical Missiles Dart and Little John, 1/40, H547-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$145
Hard-to-find model in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This is the rarer final issue from 1963 and not the "S" issue. For this release, the original box art was retained and the part number and name were changed, while the side panels show Revell's then-new series of 1/72 scale WWII aircraft. Note that the this kit is called 'Tactical Rockets' instead of the original 'Tactical Missiles'. These models are well detailed. The Dart includes four missiles, one launcher, three stands, decals, one optical guidance unit and a crew of three. The Little John includes a detailed launcher with elevating rails, movable support legs,decals and crew of three. Molded in dark olive drab and white plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Little John was a light-weight free-flight rocket that was highly mobile. It could be pulled on it's launcher or transported by helicopter. Length was 12 feet long and the warhead was atomic. The Dart was a very early 5-foot long wire guided anti-tank missile with a solid propellant rocket motor. An optical rangefinder was used for guidance.
Hobby Craft Dornier Do-17E/F Flying Pencil - Spanish Civil War Nationalist K/88 1938 or Luftwaffe III/KG 255 1938, 1/48, HC1604
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$36
Nicely molded kit with recessed panel lines. Includes decal and paint guide for both aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
SNAP USMC Winnie the Whale LVT A4 - With 75mm Cannon (Ex Adams), 1/40, 157-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$129
Quality model from the original Adams Action Model molds. Features working bogies, flexible tracks, crew of two and four soldiers and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. These molds must have had a very interesting history. The molds were cut in 1955 or 1956, either at Adams or by one of Revell's contractors. It appeared to be part of the Adams/Revell 1/40 line but Adams never issued the kit. UPC (Universal Power Master) had use of these molds in the 1960s are perhaps the early 1970s; however, the molds were probably in Japan as most if not all the UPC production occurred there. Around this point, SNAP plastics of Hillside, New Jersey acquired this kit along with many of the other ex-Adams military molds. While the UPC issues say 'Made in Japan' the SNAP issues say nothing of the origin of the manufacture; so perhaps they were made in New Jersey. Things get even more interesting with the Life-Like issue. How Life-Like came across the molds is unfortunately unknown but it may have been in a bulk-purchase of molds from SNAP since there were in the same general part of the country. This is simply conjecture, however.
Revell Cutty Sark with Billowing Sails and Pre-Painted Hull - Three Feet Long, 1/96, H395-1200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$179
1964 issue of this classic kit that features beautiful John Steel boxart. Large and highly detailed. This is an early version of the kit with the hull factory painted copper below the waterline. The copper paint is in 'excellent' condition with only light wear. This impressive model measures 36 inches long and 22 inches high when assembled. Features highly detailed deck, deck houses, cargo holds and covers, masts, yards and booms, bilge pump, windlass, 20 crew figure, and lifeboats with oars, life preservers, anchors, metal anchor chains, figurehead, finely detailed hull, preformed ratlines and molded deadeyes, pin rails and blocks, full standing and running rigging instructions and diagrams, 35 pre-formed vac billowing sails and four types of thread in two colors for rigging. Includes draftline and transom decals. Molded in three colors. There is no assembly. NOTE: this is very minor painting. The port hull half has minor (and correct) white paint to the inside bulkhead and the outer rub lines are painted white. Quality of paint is 'very good+'. There is no other painting. The black and tan parts and the rigging material is still in the Revell factory sealed bags. The white parts were not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals in amazing 'near mint' condition, flag sheet, assembly instructions, complete rigging instructions, rat line cutting diagram and even the excellent booklet "The Cutty Sark And The Days of Sail." Even the vacuform sails are in 'very good+' condition which is rare. Please note, they are not mint. There is some wear but they are well above average.
Combrig Slava Russian Battleship 1916, 1/700, 70226
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$48
Very highly detailed and well molded resin waterline model kit. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes illustrated instructions. Slava (Russian: "Glory") was a pre-dreadnought battleship of the Imperial Russian Navy, the last of the five Borodino-class battleships. Commissioned too late to participate in the Battle of Tsushima during the Russo-Japanese War, she survived while all of her sister ships were either sunk during the battle or surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Navy. She served in the Baltic Sea during World War I and was the largest ship of the Russian Gulf of Riga Squadron that defeated the German High Seas Fleet in the Battle of the Gulf of Riga in August 1915. She repeatedly bombarded German positions and troops for the rest of 1915 and during 1916. In 1917 Slava sustained heavy damage from the German dreadnought SMS König during the Battle of Moon Sound that significantly increased her draft. The shallow channel made it impossible to escape and she was scuttled in the Moon Sound Strait between the island of Muhu (Moon) and the mainland.
Hasegawa P-51D Mustang Big Beautiful Doll, 1/72, 00676
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Dated 2004 and a beautiful kit featuring 56 pieces with fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit, detailed gear wells and more. Includes and full decals for the famous aircraft shown on the box art. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: seat and instrument panel to cockpit floor; K2 upper wing to K3 lower wing. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Two Aichi Type 99 D3A1 Val 50th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor - Two Kits - Soryu Lt. Com Egusa / Kaga 1941 / Zuikaku Pearl Harbor / Hiryu W.O. Nishihara Pearl Harbor / Soryu Feb 1942 Kendari AB Celebes Island, 1/72, 35501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Special issue contains two excellent kits with fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit, 250kg centerline bomb, two 60kg wing bombs and more. With a very large and color decal sheet and paint guide for a Soryu, Kaga, Zuikaku and Hiryu Pearl Harbor aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Micro West Ford SIAM (Self Initiated Anti-Aircraft Missile) or SUBADS (Submarine Air-Defense System) Factory Model, 1/10
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$475
Very rare factory display model of the 1970s DARPA SIAM project, which was short for Self-Initiated Anti-Aircraft Missile. The idea was to develop a completely autonomous air-defense missile. One of the most obvious purposes was for use onboard submarines. The submarine can hear the aircraft or helicopter as it approached since the sound propagates through the water. The submarine could then launch a SIAM buoy to the surface, where the missile would automatically detect and attack any incoming aircraft. It was also theorized that SIAM could be launched vertically from the submarine itself. SIAM was tested in the early 1980s and was generally successful. DARPA handed SIAM over to the Navy, where it was deactivated due to funding. This factory model is complete with the original stand. The wooden base has a metal disk showing a submarine launching a SIAM, which is shown executing the 'dual homing' functions. The missile is just over 7 inches long. The base and metal badge are 'near mint' condition. The missile is excellent, with all original paint and decals. There is some minor wear on some of the port-side gold decals.
Topping Douglas F5D Skylancer - Factory Desktop Model In The Original Topping Box
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$365
Incredibly rare, 1950s NOS Topping F5D Skylancer model untouched in the original factory box. The buyer will be the first one to ever remove it from the box. Inside, all of the factory cardboard and tissue are still intact. The stand and aircraft were never displayed or used - I believe they were never even removed from the box. While never used, please note that these models never left the factory in 'flawless' condition. There were always minor paint flaws and minor molding flaws as they were mass-produced. Furthermore, the canopy, white plastic and decals inevitably have some yellowing, although this example is minimal. If there is any yellowing or age marks (usually brown mildew on the plastic), you can very easily remove this with Novus #2 Fine Scratch Remover. I have found it perfect for both cleaing and bringing back Topping plastic and decals back to super condition. Because the original Topping box adds significantly to the value, it will be carefully packed into another box for shipping. Shipping insurance is required.
Hawk Westland Mk.II Lysander, 1/48, 563-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$37
1967 hardbox issue with John Andrews artwork. Very nicely detailed with full cockpit for pilot and observer, opening canopy, detailed engine and optional bomb load. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Fujimi McDonnell F-4F Phantom II - Luftwaffe 'White Milk' JG 71 (38+37) / (38+43) / (38+37) Camo, 1/72, G-7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Very finely molded kit with all finely recessed panel detail. Features full cockpit, detailed gear wells, optional position canopy, 370 gallon drop tanks, AIM-9B Sidewinders and decals for three aircraft. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: bulkheads, instrument panels and control sticks to cockpit floor; very small lower wing inserts #38 and #39 to lower wing. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Apollo Lunar Module / Astronauts / Equipment / Moon Base, 1/72, 03013
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$44
1991 issue features lunar module with astronaut figures, simulated moon surface base and models of experimental equipment. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Dynaflite Bird of Time Open Class Competition Glider - 118 Inch Wingspan R/C Sailplane - By Marks Models
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$220
This design features die-cut balsa and plywood parts, many factory-cut balsa parts, wood stock as required, excellent full-size plans and and a highly detailed text instruction manual. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. It is never started and the parts that were factory sealed are still in the clear sealed bags. The larger parts were never sealed and are inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. NOTE: unless you specify otherwise, this kit will be wrapped in brown paper and shipped without an outer box. If you choose to have it boxed, please note that in the comments during checkout. The shipping will be more than what the website calculates and we will send you an invoice for the difference.
Pegasus Mercury 9 Rocket With TSDS Detail Kit, 1/350, 9103
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$39
Build the ultimate Mercury 9! Includes TSDS #T-123 Mercury 9 Detail Kit which is designed for this kit and still factory sealed. Includes a large sheet of decals, back lit media and detail, full color instructions. The actual kit is still factory sealed. Features 65 pieces, removable top stage and even the command center, fueling stand and launch stand as show on the box art.
Revell Handley Page Victor K Mk.2 - RAF No. 55 From 'Desert Storm' Marham 1991 Or No. 57 Squadron Marham 1983, 1/72, 04326
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Nicely done kit dated 2003. Features full refueling equipment, optional position landing gear and crew entry door, crew boarding ladder, positionable ailerons and wing flaps, optional position speed brakes and full decals for both aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell A4D Skyhawk (A-4) - 'S' Issue, 1/51, H232-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$159
1956 original issue 'S' kit. It is easy to see why the Revell kits of the 1950s are considered the apex of box artwork. Molded in correct gloss gray, with the famous clear, round Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Instructions and decals are 'excellent' and flat with slight age yellowing as the only significant flaw. The box has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners (and no repairs), no tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape), no tags, tag pulls or marks, and no tears. Flaws include very light and isolated edge and corner wear as shown and more edge wear on the bottom of the two short side panels. The box is certainly not perfect but in a highly displayable condition.
LS Mitsubishi Ki-109 Army Experimental Interceptor Fighter, 1/72, 3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$29
High gloss box issue with amazing artwork. Also includes large, full color painting guide. This very high quality model featurs legendary LS detail with all fine, recessed panel lines, working wing flaps and ailerons, detailed cockpit and crew stations, retractable landing gear and working gear doors (even the tail wheel), excellent engine with detailed firewalls and mounts, pilots & ground crew and more. Molded in light gray, olive, black and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried with all parts present and includes decals instructions. The Ki-109 was based on the Hiryu (Peggy) design as a high altitude interceptor against B-29s. A large cannon was placed in the nose and it had it's own operator stationed below the cockpit.
Frems Aermacchi MB-339 A, 1/48, 0199FC
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$54
From modern, excellent molds. Features all recessed panel lines, optional parts for different variants, detailed dual cockpits with optional position canopy, opened or closed air brakes, 'up' or 'down' wing flaps, extensive load-out of weapons and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Dr. Jekyll As Mr. Hyde - Orginal Issue, 1/8, 460-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$295
Rare first issue hardbox dated 1964 is 100% correct and complete. Not a modern reissue. This famous Aurora Monster kit shows Dr. Jekyll trying to reverse the overwhelming effect of Mr. Hyde. Features large-scale figure with lab coat and flask, laboratory base, lab table and stool, test tubes and base, beaker with spilled liquid, chemical decanter, flask with tube and stand, bunson burner, spider web, rat and name plate. Molded in the correct ivory plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions in 'excellent' condition. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no fading stains or price tags, no tape or tape marks and no tears or missing litho but is only graded 'good+' because the long sides are bowed out as shown, there is a crease at the lower right and there is light general wear. Please note that this kit must be shipped insured.
Monogram Pro Modeler Ju-52 /3m Transport - Luftwaffe 2.KGZbV1 Milos Greece May 1941 or Spanish Civil War Ju-52/3mg4e Salamanca Spain 1936, 1/48, 85-5944
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$54
From 1999. This is a well detailed with 154 parts, complete cargo interior, full cockpit, figures, detailed engines & exhaust and much more. Includes markings for both versions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.