Contest Craft So-Lo Class B Stunt Plane - 22 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
Very rare model from 1949. Highly prefabricated and robust control line model from the "Contest Craft Company." Features high quality balsa parts that are all either factory cut to shape or die-cut, covering material, landing gear wire, full size plans and detailed instructions. This kit has been inventoried complete but NOTE: it has minor and 'professional' quality assembly. The center core of the fuselage (a flat assembly) is built. There is no other assembly. Thanks to Dusty Rhodes, we now know a little bit more about Contest Craft. Mr. Richard W. Backora registered the company name in 1949 and it appears that this model was one of his designs. Mr. Backora was born in New York, NY in 1924. He was a WWII Navy veteran and also served in the US Marine Corps. He was an Armament Equipment Branch Head for the Naval Air Systems Command and retired after 28 years of government service. He then spent 15 years in the private sector as a staff and project engineer with Thiebolt Aircraft, Republic Aviation and Melpar, Inc. Mr. Backora was very active in his local community in Church and secular organizations. He was also a member of the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) and the Lewes R/C Club. Although no address is given for the manufacturer, the instructions state that you should ask your hobby dealer for other Contest Craft Company kits.
Tamiya Semovente M40-75/18, 1/35, MM178
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$27
Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded and detailed.
Tamiya SU-85 Russian Tank Destroyer, 1/35, 3572
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$29
Still factory sealed. Excellent armor kit.
Testors North American B-25H / B-25A / B-25J / PBJ-1H Mitchell - 82 BS 12th BG India 1944 / US Navy 1945 (PBJ-1H) / 486 BS 340 BG Corsica 1944 / 319 BG Corsica 1944, 1/72, 877
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$38
Still factory sealed. Dated 1981 and nicely detailed and well molded. Features very fine raised panel lines and recessed control surfaces, parts and decals to build any of four versions including rare Navy PBJ, detailed cockpit and engines, rotating turret, props and wheels.
Aurora Lockheed F-94C Starfire, 1/82, 495-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
Dated 1961 and features Jo Kotula box art. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. The box has one large flaw: a crush and closed split corner on the left short side.
Accurate Miniatures P-51C Mustang Bendix Transcontinental Race Paul Mantz Air Service, 1/48, 0013
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$34
Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed kit from excellent molds. Includes decals for two different Mustangs including the Paul Mantz version on the box art.
CM BB-36 USS Nevada - 1944 Operation Neptune Configuration, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$359
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit with museum-quality high definition resin castings, photoetched details, decals and instructions. Full-hull kit represents the Nevada around the date of Operation Neptune. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM DE-339 USS Rudderow (Rudderow class 1944), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$119
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.
CM CG-30 USS Horne (1985), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$295
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.
CM CGN9 USS Long Beach (1972 or 1985 versions), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$390
The model photographed was built from a CM kit by Geoff Cook. SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings with three sheets of photoetched details. This kit can build the 1972 or 1985 versions of this famous cruiser. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is 2 to 3 weeks.
CM BB-4 USS Iowa (1898), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$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.
CM DD-23 USS Paulding (1906 750 Ton 'Flivver' Type Destroyer), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$95
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.
CM DD-1 USS Bainbridge (1st US Torpedo Boat DD 1916), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$159
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.
CM HMS Invincible Battlecruiser 1913 (First Royal Navy Battlecruise), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$329
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.
CM USS Maine (First US Battleship 1898), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$145
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Compelete 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.
CM CA25 USS Salt Lake City (Pensacola class 1944), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$295
Built by Roger Torgeson from CM Kit. 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.
CM CL43 USS Nashville (Brooklyn class 1944), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$285
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.
CM CL8 USS Detroit 1945 (Omaha class 1945), 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$259
Built by Dave Judy from CM kit. SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Compelete 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.
CM BB-38 USS Pennsylvania Dec 7 1941, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$345
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. High quality, high definition resin castings from the older Tom's Modelworks issue. 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.
CM Novgorod Russian Coastal Battleship, 1/192
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$165
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.