Hudson Miniatures 1911 Brush Model C Delivery Old Timers, 1/16
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$52
Dated 1949. Large scale and very well detailed for that time. Features numerous die-cut and machined/cut to shape wooden parts, beautiful plastic wheels, grill, steering wheel and other accessories, metal louvered hood, metal stock and parts and die-cut cardstock. Although all of Hudson's 1/16 kits are excellent, this one has even more detail than usual thanks to Hudson's engineers having access to the actual car owned by Mr. Austin Clark. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the Long Island Automotive Museum decals are fine but the Furniture ones are stuck hard to each other. The Brush Delivery Model C was manufactured by Brush Runabout Company, which was a division of the famous United States Motors. It sold for $650 and was powered by a one cylinder 64 HP engine linked to a gear-set type two speed + reverse multiple disc clutch transmission. 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.
William H Low Co Rumsey Service Hose Reel 1850 - Wilo Line Fire Trucks, 1/24, CR110
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$52
Very rare. Has a box art variation from the other issue of CR110. Likely from the 1940s. William H Low Co., of Braintree Mass., issued the 'Wilo Line' which featured a superb series of antique commercial firefighting equipment, all in 1/48 scale. Bill Low was the designer of all kits and he was a superb model maker. The scale is given as 1/2" (1/24) and the finished model wagon is approximately 7 inches long without the horse hitch and ~ 12 inches long with it. The kits were very advanced for the time and shared many of the pre-fabrication methods of Hudson Miniatures. Wilo Line kits features "all parts in this kit cut to size and shape." Includes plastic injection molded spoke wheels, precut and machined large and small wooden parts, metal stock, a sealed bag of smaller parts including a great many more fully carved wood parts, metal parts and full size plans with numerous drawings and detailed text instructions. There is even a big photo of the actual prototype and detailed painting instructions. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed are inventoried complete including plans and instructions. The kits in this line include Amoskeag Steamer, Hose Reel, Hose Wagon, Chemical Engine and many others. In most cases they are the only kits in existence of these historic vehicles. Bill Low did design at least one 'non-fire truck' kit in his Will-O-Line - a Conestoga Wagon, advertised as being 1/24 scale, kit #B14 for $2.85 listed as "This is another Museum Piece by Bill Low." After seeing these fire truck kits, I do not doubt that.
Aeroclub (1) VDM Three Blade 12' Diameter Propeller, 1/72, PO58
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$8
Factory new. Very clean casting. Never started and complete.
Eduard Bristol F-2B Fighter The Crocodile Brisfit - Limited Edition (F2B), 1/48, 1127
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Well detailed model features many photoetched parts (some color), large mask set, excellent injection molded parts with fine detail and decals for the incredibly colorful box art aircraft. This kit has never been started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags. Complete with decals and instructions.
Mod-Ac Surrey With The Fringe On Top Carriage, 1/24, C842
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$69
Rare. Age unknown - likely 1940s. This is a very highly detailed period kit of a light two seat, four wheel carriage that way the pride and joy of the family during the late 19th and early 20th century. It was made famous and introduced to a new generation in the hit musical Oklahoma!, which had a great song about this vehicle. The kit consists of black injection molded spoke wheels and carriage lamps, die cut flexible 'leather' plastic for the spring leaves, numerous parts die-cut plastic sheet, wood parts all cut to shape, formed and stock wire parts, cloth, fringe material, full size plans and detailed instructions. The actual carriage itself (no horse equipment) measures 6 inches long when assembled. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still factory sealed; the larger parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete including plans and instructions. If it were not for Mod-Ac, we would not have many accurate models of early historic Western transportation; as an added bonus, they were all made to a uniform 1/24 scale. Mod-Ac was a manufacture of early hobby kits out of Los Angeles California. During World War II they issued a well known kit line of military vehicles. The company was innovative as this kit shows - the wide variety of materials, pre-carved wood and highly detailed plans and instructions put this model many notches above the 'make wood look like vehicle' type of kit.
Mod-Ac Break Carriage, 1/24, C551
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$69
Rare. Age unknown - likely 1940s. This is a very highly detailed period kit of a common multi-seat two-horse carriage. The kit consists of red injection molded spoke wheels and clear carriage lamps, die cut flexible 'leather' plastic for the spring leaves, numerous parts die-cut plastic sheet, wood parts all cut to shape, formed and stock wire parts, leatherette upholstering material in red and black, shafts, full size plans and detailed instructions. The actual carriage itself (no horse equipment) measures 7 inches long when assembled. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still factory sealed; the larger parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete including plans and instructions. If it were not for Mod-Ac, we would not have many accurate models of early historic Western transportation; as an added bonus, they were all made to a uniform 1/24 scale. Mod-Ac was a manufacture of early hobby kits out of Los Angeles California. During World War II they issued a well known kit line of military vehicles. The company was innovative as this kit shows - the wide variety of materials, pre-carved wood and highly detailed plans and instructions put this model many notches above the 'make wood look like vehicle' type of kit.
Mod-Ac Brougham Closed Four-Wheeled Carriage, 1/24, C947
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$65
Rare. Age unknown - likely 1940s. This is a very highly detailed, period kit the popular carriage introduced in England in 1837 and later became popular in America. Features detailed suspension, full interior, steerable wheels, injection molded spoked wheels, clear headlamps, formed plastic frame, die-cut plastic spring leaves, brackets and trim parts, hardwood parts cut to shape, formed wire parts, leatherette upholstering material, axles and fantastic, full size plans with numerous diagrams, detailed assembly drawings, text instructions and more. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions. If it were not for Mod-Ac, we would not have many accurate models of early historic Western transportation. Mod-Ac was a manufacture of early hobby kits out of Los Angeles California. During World War II they issued a well known kit line of military vehicles. The company was innovative as this kit shows - the wide variety of materials, pre-carved wood and highly detailed plans and instructions put this model many notches above the 'make wood look like vehicle' type of kit.
Mod-Ac Victoria Horse-Drawn Carriage with a Calash Top, 1/24, C8411
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$65
Rare. Age unknown - likely 1940s. This is a very highly detailed period kit of a low, four wheel carriage with a folding (Calash) top. The Victoria was designed with a rear seat for two passengers, a raised front drivers seat and was mainly used for pleasure. The kit consists of black injection molded spoke wheels and clear carriage lamps, die cut cloth for the top, die cut flexible 'leather' plastic for the spring leaves, mud guards, body sides, wood parts all cut to shape, formed wire parts, leatherette upholstering material, red seat covering cloth, shafts, full size plans and detailed instructions. Measures 7 inches long when assembled. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still factory sealed; the larger parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete including plans and instructions. If it were not for Mod-Ac, we would not have many accurate models of early historic Western transportation. Mod-Ac was a manufacture of early hobby kits out of Los Angeles California. During World War II they issued a well known kit line of military vehicles. The company was innovative as this kit shows - the wide variety of materials, pre-carved wood and highly detailed plans and instructions put this model many notches above the 'make wood look like vehicle' type of kit.
Revell Boeing 747 Aerolineas Argentias Jumbo Jet - Lodela, 1/144, RH4513
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$95
Very rare Lodela issue. The kit appears to be from the early to mid 1980s as the side panel mentions that in 1987 Aerolineas Argentinas celebrates 20 years of service between Argentina and Mexico (I base that on a 1949 start date for Aerolineas Argentinas). Features extensive decals with all side stripes, fin flash, name boards and more, fine raised and many recessed panel lines, detailed landing gear that can be built retracted or extended, detail main gear bay, good engine inlet and exhaust detail and a large display stand. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing 707 Lufthansa, 1/144, 4202
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$34
1982 Revell of Germany issue. Features moving rudder, optional position cabin doors, detailed engines and optional position landing gear detail. Includes a large, colorful and extensive Lufthansa decal sheet. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Welsh Vickers Super VC-10 - East African Airlines, 1/144, SL38
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
Very high quality vac kit with cast metal details. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The big parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete including very colorful 'East African' decals and instructions. NOTE: the large decal sheet is cut in half. All that I have seen are like that; perhaps it was done at the factory.
Welsh Boeing 737-548 - Aer Lingus Airlines, 1/144, SL47
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$26
Very high quality injection molded / metal and vacuform kit with metal details and full decals. Features injection molded wings, engine pods and stabilizers, vac fuselage, metal struts, engine cowls, fans, nose and main gear wells, wheels and gear doors. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The big parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Welsh McDonnell Douglas MD-87 - Austrian Airlines, 1/144, SL57
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
High quality, limited edition injection molded, metal and vacuform kit. Features injection molded wings, engine pods and stabilizers, vac fuselage, and all other parts in cast metal. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The large parts were never sealed and are inventoried complete. Includes instructions and decals.
Pyro Aston Martin 1931 International, 1/32, C337-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$42
1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood and spoke wheels. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Pyro 1911 Stevens-Duryea Roadster, 1/32, C461-125
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$42
1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes rubber tires, brass plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood or 'bonnet.' The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Matchbox Sherman M4A1 76mm Gun, 1/76, 40181
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$18
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Nicely made kit in the famous Matchbox 1/76 armor series.
Hasegawa Kawasaki Ki-48 I Lily Light Bomber - With Markings for Three Aircraft - (ex-Mania), 1/72, C12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
From high quality Mania molds. Features a very highly detailed interior and fine recessed panel lines as well as colorful markings for three aircraft as well as a painting guide. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions or still internally bag sealed.
Tamiya Chance Vought F4U-1/2 Bird Cage Corsair - US Marine Corp VMF(N)-532 or VMF-213 - (F4U1), 1/48, 61046-2000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$28
From 1996 and well molded and detailed in the Tamiya tradition. Includes optional folded wings and decals for both aircraft listed.
Heller La Reale De France - 17th Century Warship, 1/75, 80898
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$95
Originally constructed to protect the southern coast of France, this galley-type warship is one of the most colorful ever built. The Reale de France was the flagship of the 17th Century French Navy and carried the commander's flag and the flag of King Louis XIV. Large and very highly detailed. Contains banners and flags as shown on the cover. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. The parts that were factory sealed are still sealed in the factory sealed bags. The few parts that were never factory sealed (hull and two big parts trees) have been inventoried complete. With rigging material, colorful flag sheet and detailed instructions.