MPC Pilgrim Observer Space Station Nuclear, 1/100, 9001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Rare 1970s original issue; not the common reissue. Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top slightly concave. This offering from MPC is one of the most interesting and a classic among Science Fiction kits. The model dates from 1975. Large 1/100 scale kit is 17 inch long, has excellent detail and a large clear section to show interior detail. Fourteen movable parts allow you to display or change the ship's configuration from "Launch" to "Earth's Atmosphere Entry" to "Space Cruise". Also contains complete 'technical' flight data, a report on the NERVA Nuclear Engine and an iron-on shirt transfer. There was a time when space research was not aimed at the earth's orbit and moon, but at distant planets in our solar system and eventually beyond. Planning went much further than most people are aware. The main limitation was seen as the chemical rocket motor. It could only be fired once and the specific impulse was limited. To overcome these limitations, the United States embarked on a large program to build the nuclear rocket engine. Unlike the nuclear aircraft engine, this program overcame the technical obstacles placed before it was VERY successful. The effort resulted in numerous test engines up through the Phoebes 5000 MW monster, which is still the world's most powerful reactor. The nuclear engines could run at full power for an hour, then be shut down and restarted up to a dozen times or more. Also, the flow of fuel (liquid hydrogen) could be regulated through turbo-pumps to 'throttle' the engine just as one does a car engine. Crew radiation shielding from the engine was less than requirements for cosmic ray shielding. At one point, a KIWI series reactor (KIWI-TNT) was blown up on purpose to test the environmental impact; it was minimal and clean up went quickly. The final result was to be a space rated engine called NERVA, or Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application. Before the project was terminated, many vehicles were designed for deep space exploration based on these amazing engines.
Lindberg Unidentified Flying Object UFO - Glow in the Dark, 1/48, 1152
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Third or fourth issue of the famous 1950s kit which is rumored to be the very first Science-Fiction injection molded model. Molded in special glow in the dark plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Airfix Boeing 314 Pan Am Clipper - Dixie or BOAC Berwick, 1/144, 04172-6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very nicely molded and detailed kit dated 1980. Has decals for both aircraft and is molded in silver and clear. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. In the 1930s Pan Am was a household word in the USA for their romantic foreign routes and the glamorous 'China Clippers' that crossed the Pacific Ocean, stopping at such ports as Wake Island. Pan Am's attention soon turned to the Atlantic. Since non-stop service would be needed, a new aircraft was designed. The Boeing 314 was chosen. This huge flying boat started flying the Atlantic mail in 1939 with a trip over 26 hours long. Before the war, the 314 fleet flew the Pacific, Atlantic and other routes. The airliner was a palace compared to the cramped jets and limited service of today. The flight deck compared to the bridge of a ship and housed 6 crew. It was connected to the passenger cabin by a spiral staircase. The luxurious cabins were divided into 5 standard compartments, each seating 10 passengers, a dining salon for 14, a special compartment for four and a deluxe bridal suite. 74 could be carried on day trips and 40 when sleeping quarters for all passengers was required. Chefs prepared gourmet meals while passengers lounged in deeply cushioned wicker chairs and enjoyed a grand view of the scenery from about 5,000 feet. The age of the Clippers ended shortly after WWII when land planes could operate at much higher speeds than the flying boats.
Revell Wright Cyclone Radial Engine C9HE - (ex-Monogram), 1/12, 8881
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. 1991 issue of the famous Monogram Four Star Model from the late 1950s. The Cyclone was very dependable and powered numerous famous aircraft, the DC-3 and B-17 being just a few. Very highly detailed. Molded in three colors as the original and has all the same working features: movable prop, extra parts to show cutaway working piston and tilting test stand. Mold swapping between Revell and Monogram started soon after the same European holding company bought them both.
Tamiya Kawasaki Z1300 Motorcycle Engine, 1/6, BS0623
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare model in exaxt 1/6 scale of the famous Kawasaki 6 cylinder DOHC, water cooled motorcycle engine that powers the Z-1300 and KZ-1300. Features an extremely detailed engine, radiator and fan unit, wire mesh stone guard, drive shaft, disc brake and even the rubber shaft boot. Engine and drive train are mounted on the provided display stand shown on the box top. Molded in black, chrome, matt aluminum. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
DML Mistel 5 He-162A-2 Volksjager Salamander With Arado E-377a, 1/72, 5002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Dated 1991 and a highly detailed model. Superbly molded with all very fine recessed panel lines. Features both aircraft, super detailed '162 cockpit, complete turbojet engine, detailed gear wells, photoetched parts, optional position canopy and more.
Hobby Craft de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (U-6A / L-20) - USAF or Royal Australian Air Force, 1/72, HC1398
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Nicely molded with all recessed panel lines and the fuselage molded in clear so the windows can be realistically represented. Includes colorful decals for both aircraft.
Airfix Hawker P1127 - (Harrier) - T3 Bagged Issue, 1/72, 113
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Rare and still factory sealed. 1960s bagged issue with header and Type Three logo. This model is of the Harrier Prototype. These molds were later altered to make a production Harrier.
Airfix Boulton Paul Defiant N.F.I - Bagged T3 Logo Issue, 1/72, 111
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. 1960s bagged issue with Type Three logo header in 'excellent' condition.
Airfix Lee Grant Tank - T3 Bagged, 1/76, A17V
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
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Still factory sealed with the header in amazing investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition with no tears, fading, price tags or writing. 1960s Type Three logo bagged kit with header. This model is part of the extensive and well details 1/76 scale Airfix armor series. On the back of the header, Airfix states that these were also designed for HO scale use.
Airfix 75mm Assault Gun - Sturmgeschutz III - Bagged T3 Issue, 1/76, A6V
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed with the header in amazing investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with no tears, fading, price tags or writing. 1960s Type Three logo bagged kit with header. This model is part of the extensive and well details 1/76 scale Airfix armor series.
Airfix Russian T34 - Bagged, 1/76, A16V
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed with the header in amazing investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with no tears, fading, price tags or writing. 1960s Type Three logo bagged kit with header. This model is part of the extensive and well details 1/76 scale Airfix armor series. On the back of the header, Airfix states that these were also designed for HO scale use.
Italaerei Gotha Go-242 Assult Glider with Kubelwagen or Go-244 Twin Engine Transport, 1/72, 111
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Builds either glider or powered aircraft versions. Very well detailed including full interior and a scale Kubelwagen also.
Revell North American X-15 - Lodela Issue, 1/65, H164
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1960 Revell Lodela one piece box issue. This is a wonderful model from the same molds as the 'S' issue, so it makes an ideal builder. Features movable vertical fin and dive brakes, removable rocket engine, hinged landing skids and removable canopy. Molded in black and clear and includes a display stand. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing two parts: optional 'snub' nose (the needle nose is present) and the clear for the cockpit windows. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Fujimi Bell UH-1B Iroquois Black Bunny - 1966 VIP Transport With Bunny Or 179th Avn Co 'Playboys' Vietnam 1965, 1/48, 5A-56
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
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Still factory sealed. Limited issue with Black Bunny decals for both helicopters listed. Features good cockpit and interior, two pilot figures, optional side-mounted missiles for combat version or 'slick' sides for the all-black VIP transport.
MPC Kingfisher OS2U-1 Profile Series - Lt. JG Burns Truk Rescue April 1944 / Observation Sq 3 USS Mississippi 1941 / Ensign PL Ferber Peleliu Sept 1944 - (OS2U1), 1/72, 2-1106-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still in the factory seal but the seal has splits and a missing section as shown at the top center. Kit can be built with wheels or floats and features markings for all three historical aircraft. Lt. JG Burn's aircraft was the one that picked up 9 downed pilots in one day during the famous air raid on Truk Lagoon in April 1944.
Lindberg Douglas X-3 Stiletto, 1/48, 530-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Hardbox issue from the late 1950s with colorful Ray Gaedke artwork. Large-scale model features detailed engines, opening inspection hatch, full landing gear, pilot and ejection seat. Includes the correct Lindberg clear display stand. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Monogram Focke-Wulf FW-190 and North American P-51Mustang - Air Combat Series, 1/48, 6081
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
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Still factory sealed. Contains both kits. Number three in a series of 1981 Gift Sets.
Monogram TWO Hawker Hurricane - Mk IIA/Mk IIB/Mk IIC/Mk IID/Mk IV - Bagged, 1/48, 6082
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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SALE!! Includes two bagged Hurricane kits from 1988 from the original 1960s 'Four Star' molds. Does NOT include the Bf109s. Each Hurricane model features all parts and decals to build any of five versions, a wide variety of guns, bombs, rockets & cannon, retracting landing gear and rotating prop and wheels. The models have not been started. Both have been inventoried with all parts present. One decal sheet is complete but NOTE: the other decal sheet is missing the instrument panel decal. With one set of instructions.
Monogram Boeing B-52D Stratofortress with Jet Sound, 1/72, PA215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
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Exceptional 1968 first issue in investment-grade 'excellent+++' condition. Although not flawless, this is the finest box that have ever seen for this kit in my 24 years of collecting. The box is straight and square with perfect color and gloss, no fading and no price tags. The only flaws are minor light general edge wear as shown and some discoloration on one short side where the original price tag was; the tag has since fallen off. Inside, the model is in amazing condition. The original yellow cello internal seal is present but very neatly opened on three sides. One side remains attached. Monogram only sealed this kit from the inside by gluing on the yellow cardboard and clear cello. It was intended for the potential buyer to lift off the box top where they would be greeted with a beautiful display of Monogram workmanship and model design neatly displayed on a cardboard background. All internals are still mint and you can see and even the original unopened tube of Monoglue is included. This is a very nicely detailed model that features 207 pieces, a crew of three, detailed cockpit, elevating and traversing rear turret, opening and closing bomb bay doors, operating wing flaps, operating spoilers, optional position entry hatch and landing gear, and optional parts to display one nacelle open to show the jet engine. The kit has never been started. The motor and hardware are still in the factory sealed bag at the left. The other parts were never factory sealed and they have been inventoried complete. The decals and instructions are in amazing 'excellent++' condition. I have placed the clear parts inside a clear plastic case so they will not be damaged during shipment. Please note that postage insurance is required with this model.