Testors Martin B-57G Canberra, 1/72, 653
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$42
Rare. Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find "G" variant. From well-detailed Italeri molds. Includes full cockpit, underwing stores, tip tanks, full bomb bay load, optional position landing gear and speed brakes and decals for two aircraft.
Revell Whip-Fly Russian Yak-25 Flashlight - Sound and Streamers, 1/50, H158-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$125
Rare. Based on the 1950s Yak-25 "S" kit, the Flashlight Whip Fly comes with USSR decals, flight ballast, handle, 12 feet of control line, control ring, colorful streamers for the jet engines and a underside pod which is a in-flight whistle! Never started. All parts and all paperwork are still in the factory sealed bag. The long side of the box shows the complete Whip-Fly series with the action box art, which includes H151 F9F-8 Cougar, H152 F-84F, H153 F-89D Scorpion, H154 F8U-1 Crusader, H155 F-39 Airacobra and H156 F-101A Voodoo. Although not listed yet, there was also a Whip-Fly Canberra, F-106 and Yak-25 Flashlight. The Whip-Fly series seemed like a good idea...at first. Revell quickly realized that spinning heavily-ballasted, sharp objects at dizzying speeds in or outside the home near groups of children was not the best idea. The series was quickly discontinued.
Italeri Sukhoi Su-27 Sea-Flanker, 1/72, 197
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$24
Still factory sealed. Well molded with fine raised panel lines and detailed down to the gear wells and cockpit. Includes decals for the Black Sea trials aircraft.
Aurora SSN585 Skipjack - World's Fastest Atomic Submarine, 1/228, 711-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Hard-to-find first Aurora issue of the famous Skipjack submarine. Dated 1959 and carries the correct oval sunburst logo with 'Famous Fighters' in the border. Fantastic Jo Kotula artwork. Kit features moving hull and conning tower planes, display stand and a removable hatch revealing bulkheads and reactor detail. Molded in gloss black. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Bell UH-1D Huey Gunship - US Army, 1/32, 4421
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$54
Still factory sealed. From 1982. Large well detailed kit featuring 18 inch rotor span, detailed Lycoming T53 Jet Engine with removable cowling, highly detailed interior and cockpit with opening cabin doors, moving rotors and weapons system with SS-11 Missiles, M-6 Machine Guns, 7.62 MM Machine Guns and M-6 Guns with Rocket Pods.
Revell Lockheed ASW P-3A Orion, 1/115, H163-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Hardbox issue is copyright dated 1965. Purchased new on May 12, 1966 at S.S. Kresge Department Store in Cleveland, Ohio. The flaws in the Lockheed Electra airliner ensured that it had a short service life in commercial service. But the sound design was modified into one of the most successful and long-serving of all ASW aircraft - the Orion. Revell seized upon this opportunity to recoup some of the money sunk into the Electra molds. The molds were modified to make this kit, the 'A' version of the venerable patrol aircraft. Features optional position landing gear and loading door and movable wheels and props. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Huey Chopper - Bell UH-1C Air Force Rescue Version (Iroquois), 1/48, 5202
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$52
Rare. Still factory sealed. 1978 Air Force 'C' variant issue with the proper changes. Very nicely detailed with revised 'C' molds for intake and exhaust, skids with wheels, rescue winch & Air Force markings as well as two pilots, rotating main and tail rotors, full interior, optional position doors and more.
Aurora Piasecki H-21 Work Horse Helicopter, 1/48, 504-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$195
Still factory sealed and in remarkable, investment-grade 'Mint' condition. The seal is completely intact and the box is as fresh as if it just came off the West Hempstead assembly line. 1963 issue with John Steel artwork. This is the second artwork Aurora issued for the kit and likely the 4th box variant overall. Large 1/48 scale model is from ex-Helicopters for Industry molds, which Aurora purchased in about 1955/56.
Tamiya M48A3 Patton, 1/35, MM220
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$40
Still factory sealed. From very high quality molds and includes two figures and many scale accessories.
Monogram Republic F-105D Thunderchief, 1/48, 5812
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$52
Still factory sealed. High quality model from 1985 is well detailed and features very fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface lines, full cockpit, pilot figure, optional position canopy, detailed and enclosed wheel wells, external stores, optional position speed brakes and more. Includes decals from the famous and well-photographed 'Polish Glider' aircraft.
CM BB-4 USS Iowa (1898), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$229
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
Tauro Model Italian WWII RN Zara Heavy Cruiser, 1/400, 204
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
Large and highly detailed kit with 249 parts and metal anchor chain. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Zara was very fast at over 35 knots and well armed with 8 x 8" guns. She has the misfortune to be at Matapan with her sisters Pola and Fiume. All three were sunk at very close range by the Warspite.
Revell Boeing IM-99 Bomarc - With Launcher - S Issue, 1/47, H1806-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$175
Original release from 1957 and in exceptional condition inside and out. The box is in 'excellent+' condition which is very rare; the blue on these boxes was easily damaged. The model is highly detailed for that time and features a fully operational launcher and crew. Molded in black. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell S.S. Hope Hospital Ship - The World's First Peacetime Hospital Ship with Master Modelers Stamp And Hope Booklet, 1/500, H388-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$145
1962 hardbox 'Master Modeler' issue. This is the famous ship of Project Hope, which was financed by private citizens and US Industry. The ex-Navy Hospital ship was equipped with the latest technology and a staff of 6 doctors, nurses and technicians. The Hope and crew toured the world, treating disease and training doctors in the latest developments in medical science. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is factory new. All parts and all paperwork is still sealed in the factory clear bag. I can see that the special Hope booklet about the ship is present.
Varney Northern Pacific 40' Wood Refrigerator (Reefer) Car - With Metal Truck Set - Wood and Metal HO Scale Craftsman Train Kit, HO, R-45
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$48
Varney was one of the most known names in early HO model railroading. Gordon Varney was visionary in early business years. When HO was just gaining in popularity in the late 1930s, Varney sold all of his successful 'O' gauge moldings and casting to concentrate exclusively on HO gauge. Judging from the style of kit, this one is from the 1950s. Features all metal main parts that are factory painted and lettered; metal and plastic details, metal truck set and more. The kit has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present. The car sides and end are in 'excellent+' condition. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hudson Miniatures 1903 Cadillac - Old Timers, 1/16
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$42
Dated 1949 and very highly detailed and prefabricated for that time. Large scale kit measures 7 inches long when built. Features plastic wheels, steering and lamps, die cut and factory machines wooden parts and a small number of metal and accessory parts. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory bag sealed and all other parts have been inventoried present including highly detailed plans/instructions. The 1903 Cadillac was the very first production Caddy and the car that began the legend. This particular model was capable of 30 mph with four passengers. Its 11 hp engine could negotiate a 45% grade with ease. The car was first test driven on Oct 17, 1902. In January of '03 it was taken to the New York Automobile show where orders for 2286 were placed. By mid week, Cadillac announced that were 'Sold Out.' This makes sense when you realize that in 1903 all cars had a rough machine-shop or 'garage' fit and finish; the new Cadillac looked like a Jewel in comparison. Later that year the Cadillac placed or won challenges and reliability contests worldwide and earned the status of 'Standard of the World.' Hudson Miniatures created a very popular line of automobile kits in a constant 1/16 scale shortly after WWII. The kits sold very well...so well that you could argue that Gowland & Gowland borrowed Hudson's subject matter for their ground-breaking 'Highway Pioneers.' The Hudson Miniatures 'Old Timers' even spawned a line of imitators, with Fador's 'Smallster' being one of the better in quality. Sales did drop on the appearance and popularity of the much smaller (and less accurate) Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' in 1951. When the all-injection molded Gowland kits proved not to be a passing fad, Hudson quickly planned and released his own all-plastic, small-scale competition called 'Lil' Old Timers Quickie Kits.' The kits were of excellent quality, but it was too little too late. Additionally, sales of the excellent wooden kits faltered further in the next few years with the introduction of accurate, 1/24 and 1/32 all-plastic cars in the mid 1950s. This forced Hudson to discontinue the wood kits and the plastic line was sold to Revell and subsequently re-released. Today, these excellent, big 1/16 kits are often the only model available of these early automobiles. In the mid 1960s Aurora thought so highly of Hudson Miniatures that they purchased the wood kit assets and released a very small number of these in all-plastic models.
Monogram Chevrolet El Camino Camper, 1/24, 2252
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$38
Still factory sealed. Dated 1979. Well detailed featuring full engine & engine compartment, opening hood, streamlined camper top, special wheels, opening tail gate, fully detailed interior and more. Molded in colored plastic, clear and chrome plate with rubber Goodyear tires.
Bandai Panzer H 18/2 Auf Gw II (105mm) WESPE - Sd.Kfz.124, 1/48, 058221
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
1/48 scale model from the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point armor series. These kits are beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and detailed crew members that can be posed in almost any position. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
CM T-2 Type Tanker/Oiler Kennebec Class (AO-36), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$239
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
Aurora German Tiger Tank, 1/48, 312-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$59
Hard to find 1/48 scale armor kit. John Steel hard-box art is dated 1964. The box has very good color and gloss, no tape or price tag marks and four solid corners. Light, general and even wear are the only flaws. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: the treads are intact and 'near mint' but there are tread burns on the inside of one side panel (not visible when built), inside of the lower hull panel (again, not seen when built) and on the gun barrel. The barrel is all there but significantly damaged by the burns. The decal backing paper has bug damage but the actual transfers are intact.