Matchbox North American FJ-4B Fury - US Navy VA-126 NAS Miramar or Marines VMA-223 El Toro 1958, 1/48, PK652
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$36
Still factory sealed. Large-scale 'B' Fury variant. Nicely molded kit with very fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface lines. Features working arresting gear, optional position speed brakes, optional position folding wing tips, drop tanks, four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, cockpit with pilot and optional position canopy, nicely detailed air inlet and decals for the two colorful aircraft listed.
Verlinden M113 / LVTP-7 40mm / .50Cal Turret - Conversion Kit, 1/35, 501
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
Excellent conversion kit made from high-definition resin. Includes illustrated instructions. Never started with all parts still factory sealed inside.
Heller F-104 Starfighter - F-104G / TF-104G / CF-104, 1/72, 273
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$28
Still factory sealed but the seal has split and part of it is missing on the left. Late 1960s issue with yellow background logo. Features parts for all versions listed, very fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface lines, multiple cockpits, optional position speed brakes and wing tip as well as under wing drop tanks. Includes decals for all five aircraft (Royal Canadian Air Force 439 Sq / Luftwaffe JG 53 / Belgian 31st Sq 10th Wing / Danish Air Force / Netherlands 306 Sq).
Frog Havoc Intruder Boston Mk.III Bomber - RAAF Flt Lt. W.T. Nelson (VC) or RCAF 418 Sq 1942 - Green Series, 1/72, F208
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
Nicely molded, quality Frog kit - no rivets, just fine panel lines for a realistic model. Features separately molded ailerons, elevators and rudder. Decals and paint guide for both the RAAF and RCAF aircraft are included. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Dolphin Scire Submarine - Gibralter and Alexandria Assault Version - Adua Class 600 Italian Navy, 1/400, 003
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$74
Still factory sealed. Very rare. Dolphin made the only kit of Italy's most renowned submarine, famous for the amazing attacks in Gibraltar and Alexandria harbors using 'Chariots.' This is a resin, metal and PE model kit of the attack version. And thanks to Dusty Rhodes who wrote that Scire was lost to depth charge attack by HMT Islay, and shore battery gunfire, in Haifa Bay, 10 August 1942. In 1984, a joint Italian-Israeli team recovered a hull section and artifacts, which were shipped to Italy and incorporated in a memorial to the boat and her crew. The Gibraltar operation is interestingly depicted, with a degree of artistic license, in the 1959 docudrama film, The Silent Enemy.
Revell Dune Sand Crawler, 1776
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$132
Still factory sealed; the seal has some splits on the sides. 1985 model based on the famous motion picture. The model features opening canopy, detailed interior, rotating wheels and more. Molded in brown.
Revell Sikorsky H-19 Rescue Helicopter - Great Britain Issue, 1/48, H227
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$84
Revell of Great Britain issue from the early 1960s. This kit has the modified logo, no 'S' cement markings but retains the 'S' boxart by Richard Kishady. Features detailed cockpit and two pilots, rotating main and tail rotors, detailed engine and optional position clam-shell nose doors, winch and 'downed' pilot and clear windows. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: one pilots arm (part #15) is a different color plastic than the rest of the kit. This part is from an earlier issue of this same model.
Revell Hawker Harrier - US Marines VMA-231 Or RAF, 1/32, 4718
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$58
Still factory sealed. Large 1/32 scale kit is from 1982 and measures a large 17 inches long when assembled. Contains decals for both version. Features detailed rotating side jet nozzles, detailed engine, removable engine inspection panel, optional position landing gear, optional position speed brake, full cockpit with pilot, underwing loadout of rocket pods and drop tanks, opening canopy and movable wheels.
Monogram MIL Mi-24 HIND Gunship - USSR / Nicaragua / Czech / Afghanistan Air Forces, 1/48, 5819
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$29
Very nicely detailed kit from 1987. Features detailed cockpit, elevating gun and rotating turret, full cabin interior, rotating front and rear rotors, optional position canopy and doors, full combat loadout and more. Includes markings for all Air Forces listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
LS Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa Oscar - (Ki43II Ki-43), 1/75, 2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
Rare old LS kit in a high gloss box with very collectible artwork. Very early LS kit. Even at this early date, you can see why LS became legendary for it's quality. Features retractable landing gear, recessed panel lines, opening canopy, movable ailerons and two drop tanks. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Some of the LS molds are still in use by Hasegawa as a testament to their detail and accuracy.
Revell Chuck Wagon with Three Figures and Four Animals - Miniature Masterpieces, 1/48, H507-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$59
Rare 1954 Pre-S issue. Very nicely detailed kit of the classic 'Wild West' Chuck Wagon (aka the first food truck). Features full suspension, rear shelves, back fold-down deck, coffee pot, pot, lamp, bell, accessories, two horses, calf, dog, two men and more. Inside, the kit has not been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing rear axle. Otherwise complete with all other parts and instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glasser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit - without figures and horses, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also. 1954 advertisements from Revell list the complete line as the H506 State Coach of England, H510 Ranch Wagon, H503 Covered Wagon, H502 Marquis de Lafayette Carriage, H504 Roman Racing Chariot, H501 Wells Fargo Stage Coach, H509 Western Figures and H507 Chuck Wagon.
MPC North American P-51D Mustang - 'Ridge Runner' 9th AF 356th Fighter Squadron 354th FG 9th AF, 1/24, 1-4602
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$79
1982 MPC issue from Airfix molds. This large and highly detailed model features removable body panels showing complete Packard-Merlin engine and firewall, sliding canopy and full cockpit, retractable landing gear, moving control surfaces and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the box displays slightly better than the 'good-' grade but is rated as such because someone neatly cut off the 'Golden Wing' tokens from the lower long panel of the box top.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi G4M1 Betty Bomber, 1/144, SM-10
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$24
Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed smaller scale model features fine recessed panel lines, parts molded in gray and clear, full landing gear and decals.
Revell Su-27 Flanker, 1/72, 4348
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$16
Very nicely molded and highly detailed model. Features all very fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, gear and air brake wells, optional position air brake, AA-10 missiles, two piece canopy and more. The model has never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
MPC 1972 Cheyenne Pickup - Stock or Tow Truck - (Chevrolet), 1/25, 1-7208-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$165
Still factory sealed. Very rare first and only issue and even harder to find in factory sealed condition. This is a very nice model that can be built one of two ways - as a stock civilian pick up truck or as a dual-wheel Tow Truck. Includes working tailgate, 400 CID engine, optional side mirrors, spotlight, wrecker boom, bumper push bar, tow hook, fire extinguisher, jack stands, wrecker side panels and more. Features detailed complete engine, engine compartment, opening hood, full interior, rotating wheels, exhaust and underside detail. Molded in colored plastic (usually white), clear, red tinted clear, and chrome. With rubber tires.
Aurora Swedish S Tank, 1/48, 316-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$75
1966 hardbox issue with fantastic artwork. Nicely detailed for that time, featuring flexible treads, opening hatches and three soldiers with one tank crew member. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Airfix HS Buccaneer S2B - RAF Lossiemouth Gulf Detachment-Desert Storm Bahrain 1991 / No 12 Sq Lossiemouth 1998 / No 208 Sq, 1/48, 08100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$99
Highly detailed and finely molded featuring 122 pieces, all recessed panel lines, detailed ejection seats and cockpit, detailed air inlets/compressor fans, optional position air brake, two piece canopy, folded or unfolded wings, detailed gear wells, optional slipper tanks, Sea Eagle Missiles, AN/ALQ 101, AN/ALQ 23E, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and more. includes decals for the 3 aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker - 'S' Issue, 1/139, H287-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$79
1957 original 'S' issue with the fantastic box art that has made these kits so famous and collectible. The box is in superb 'excellent' condition with like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no fading or torn/missing litho. Very light and general wear is the only flaw. This was an excellent kit for that time and features optional position cargo door, refueling boom, optional position landing gear, moving rudder and more. Molded in the correct gloss silver and with the clear Revell 'Globe' Swivel Display Stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Hawk Gloster Javelin Picture Gallery, 1/72, 502-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$48
Rare 1955 issue in the 'Picture Gallery' series. The dramatic scene shows Javelins intercepting IL-38 Bison bombers. Some Sparrow-like missiles are clearly missing (ground clutter perhaps?) while another blows the port wing forward on the uppermost Bison. This series was done before Bill Campbell started doing the artwork for Hawk. The current artist fell ill and Bill took over - hence the limited PG issues. Very nicely molded kit for the day with decals for WT946. Features landing gear and 6 air to air missiles. The parts are the correct light silver plastic with the interesting transparent light green stand, stand arm and canopy. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one main gear strut. Otherwise complete including all other pieces, decals and instructions.
Academy Jagdpanzer V Sd.Kfz.173 - Motorized - (ex Tamiya), 1/25, 1330
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$124
Large-scale (1/25) model from quality Tamiya molds. Designed for realistic motorized operation. Features an all-metal gear box with brass gear, electric motor, drive on the rear sprockets, battery hold and all contacts, hardware and switch, individual treads, opening hatches and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Includes enough tank number decals to build almost any Jagdpanther.