Execuform Consolidated PB-2A - 1934 - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit
$30
Rare model of a rare subject and still the only kit ever made of this aircraft. Features white vac main parts, clear canopy, plans and instructions. Never started and inventoried 100% complete. Basic vacuform kit. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform kits. They are not recommended for beginners.
Fujimi McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, 1/48, 5A27
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
Large scale and very nicely molded model from the time when Fujimi made the finest model kits in the world. Includes large decals for 555th TFTS at Luke AFB or the 555th Triplenickel's Trainer Model. Never started. Factory sealed bags with decals and instructions.
Airfix DH-82a Tiger Moth - Blister Pack, 1/72, 01015-5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$18
Type four logo factory sealed pack dated 1973. This classic RAF biplane trainer includes a color painting guide and RAF markings from 1935.
Heller MD 450 Ouragan - Israeli 1956 or French Air Force EC 1/12 Cambraisis 1954 - (MD-450), 1/72, 201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$22
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave. 1970s Heller issue with 'Black Box' design that has black background on the box top and all 4 sides. Includes markings for the two aircraft listed.
Heller Liore 45, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$32
1965 issue with very high-gloss box, wrap-around artwork and yellow-backed Heller logo. This sleek twin engine French bomber is well detailed for that time with full cockpit, crew stations, optional position landing gear and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Like most very early Heller kits, this one does not have a part number.
Heller Bloch 174 A3, 1/72, 80312
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$20
Still factory sealed. The Bloch 174 was an all-around excellent reconnaissance bomber that first flew in January of 1939. By the time of the German Invasion, only 50 had been made and only one unit operated the aircraft exclusively. Their performance allowed the existing 174s to be used extensively with little losses. After the Armistice, it continued to operate with the Vichy forces. Some saw action along side the Allies during TORCH in North Africa.
UPC Type 10 Torpedo Bomber - Mitsubishi 1MT1N Triplane Carrier Based Aircraft - (ex Marusan), 1/50, 5066
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$98
Large-scale model of the world's only operational aircraft-carrier-based torpedo triplane. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. UPC stood for Universal Powermaster Corporation which was based out of New York City, NY. UPC did not cut their own molds, but bought kits already molded from other manufacturers and re-boxed the kits in the USA. Scott Eidon, the famous artist best known for his artwork with Revell, also did UPC box art in the 1960s. All UPC production ended in the 1970s.
Skywave Two German Z Class Destroyers - (Z37 Z39 Type) - TWO Ships / Two Ju-52 and Two He-111, 1/700, 14
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$28
Very highly detailed and finely molded waterline 1/700 scale kits. Contains two destroyers and two each of He-111 and Ju-52 aircraft. Both aircraft are exceptionally well molded and the Ju-52 even has the correct corrugated skin. Decals are furnished for both ships and the four aircraft. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions (on the back of the box).
Matchbox Vickers Wellesley Mk.I - 14 Sq RAF Amman Transjordan 1938 or Engine Testbed Aircraft for LRDU 1938, 1/72, PK-123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$34
The Wellesley was a single engine bomber first flown in 1935. It is famous for a record setting flight in 1938 from Egypt to Australia. The craft was very advanced for its day, and many features found their way into the next famous Vickers aircraft, the Wellington Bomber. Decals for No.14 (Bomber) Sqn RAF Amman, Transjordan 1938 or Engine Development Testbed for LRDU aircraft 1938 (ex RAF 148 Sqn). Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Comet The Supersonic 4 F-94C Starfire F4D Skyray F3D Skyknight F-84F Thunderstreak Gift Set
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$325
Very rare. This mid 1950s model includes all four kits in the original early Comet one-color flip top boxes. The Comet Gift Sets were well advertised but seldom seen. The kit boxes inside are all in 'Near Mint' to 'Mint' condition. The condition of the models is as follows: PL-4 Skyknight, PL-6 Thunderstreak and PL-5 Skyray: never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. PL-3 Starfire: never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing two pilot's busts. Otherwise complete with all other pieces, decals and instructions present. The box is graded 'very good' because of the dark stain at the lower left. Please note, this kit must be shipped insured.
Monogram Boeing B-52 Stratofortress With Jet Sound, 1/72, PA215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$159
First issue dated 1968 of this legendary kit that features realistic Jet Sound. Includes the rare yellow cardboard with clear cello window in very good condition; this was originally served as the internal seal. It was usually thrown away when the kit was opened, but the original owner saved it. Well detailed with 207 parts and features crew of three and 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 instructions, B-52 Book and decals are present and in 'very good' condition. The kit has never been started. The original factory tissue packing paper is still present and the plastic parts have been inventoried complete with all paperwork and decals. Includes the electric motor, brass battery contacts but NOTE: Missing two brass eyelets. Otherwise complete. The box displays better than the 'good-' grade but I have graded it as such because there are two large tape pulls (missing litho) on the box, one on each short side. There are also several very small closed holes on the box top; they are too small to show up on the photo.
Aurora Bomarc Missile IM-99 with Launcher, 1/48, 377-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$379
1958 first and only release of the famous Bomarc Surface-To-Air Missile in 1/48 scale with a mobile launching trailer. The trailer has rotating wheels, tow bar, tool boxes and an elevating missile rail that can be displayed in travel or launch positions. The box has four solid corners, very good color and gloss but significant shelf wear as shown. The missile is molded in gloss white and the launcher in gloss silver. The have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, both decal sheets and instructions. Please note that the two decal sheet are curled.
Aurora Albatross CIII - (Albatros C-III), 1/48, 142-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$59
First issue dated 1963. Has 98 cent price extension and 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval logos on the four sides. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Bandai M60A1 Patton Medium Tank - Motorized Remote Control, 1/24, 0535407
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$375
Very rare. Very large-scale operating model that includes a wired remote control box; it can be easily converted to radio controlled/R/C operation if you wish. Features dual motor drive all-metal gear box with brass drive shaft, realistic sprocket drive, two Mabuchi RE36 electric motors still in the original colorful Mabuchi boxes, individual tread links, working metal sprung suspension, all motorizing hardware, special wiring plugs, wire, motor pinion gears and more. The tank itself features rotating turret and elevating gun, flexible tubing and wiring, working hatches and rear doors, rotating machine gun turret & elevating machine gun and more. Never started. All of the tank parts are still in the factory sealed bags. All of the drive hardware is still factory sealed also. Only the hand-held remote plastic parts were never sealed and they have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Aurora US Army M109 Howitzer Tank - Self Propelled Gun, 1/48, 314-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$125
Still factory sealed. John Steel hardbox artwork is dated 1963 and this is the first issue courtesy of the 98 cent price extension. Hard to find 1/48 scale armor kit that is very well detailed for that time. Features detailed, individual bogie drive train, flexible tracks, driver figure, optional position hatches, elevating gun, rotating turret, accessories, tank commander and more. Usually molded in gloss olive drab with black flexible tracks.
Revell Douglas Thor / Thor-Able Missile - With Truck and Trailer - 'S' Issue, 1/110, H1823-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$475
Rare and even more so in this condition. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect color and gloss, no creases, no rips, fading or stains, no missing litho, no price tags or tag marks, four solid corners, no repairs and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The only flaws are several tiny spots of light wear. This 1958 "S" hardbox release is the only single issue of this kit. Features elevating missile trailer, four figures, movable fuel boom, fuel truck and trailer, launch pad/blast shield/missile supports, launcher base and more. Includes optional parts are decals for making the Thor-Able version. Molded in correct white and dark blue. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals are 'near mint' and perfectly flat, with the only flaw being slight yellowing. The instructions are also 'near mint' and almost completely white (very little yellowing).
Hasegawa IJN Tenryu Light Cruiser, 1/700, WL-CO85
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$23
Still factory sealed. Very finely molded and highly detailed 1/700 scale waterline ship kit.
Bluejacket Victory Ship VC2-S-AP1 - 28 Inch Long Wood and Metal Ship, 1/192
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$215
Museum quality craftsman kit. Features hardwood, kiln-dried, precarved hull, extensive high quality cast Britannia fittings and other hardwood and metal parts as required. Includes very detailed full size plans and also text instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts that were never factory sealed (hull, wood and metal stock) have been inventoried complete. All of the fittings are still in factory sealed bags in the factory box. Includes plans and instructions. The Victory Ships were designed to replace the Liberty ships of WWII. 531 were ultimately built. They were larger, more powerful, faster, longer ranged and made their appearance in 1944. Steaming at 15 to 17 knots allowed them to be much more effective at evading U-boats. They were so successful that they became the basis of the US Merchant Marine after the war.
Classic Warships USS Sims Class Destroyer - Hammann / O'Brien / Walke / Buck / Morris / Russell / Roe / Hughes / Anderson / Mustin / Wainwright, 1/192
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$369
Very rare, very large scale museum-quality model with superb detail. Features excellent high-definition resin hull, superstructure, turrets and rangefinder, numerous precision cast metal fittings and a large and extensive photoetched brass detail set. Includes full, illustrated instructions. The kit has never been started. The smaller (like the turrets) resin parts, metal fittings and brass parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the larger resin pieces were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes hull number decals and instructions. Please note, this kit is not for beginners; experience in building large resin ship models is highly recommended. These destroyers served early in WWII and thus had a high attrition rate; Sims was lost with the tanker Nesho in the Battle of the Coral Sea, Hammann was assisting the crippled Yorktown at Midway when I-168 torpedoed both her and Yorktown. O'Brien, Walke, Buck and Morris were casualties of war also. The rest of the class were expended in nuclear testing after the war or scrapped in 1947.
JAG USS Albany CG-10 Cruiser, 1/700, JAG007
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$45
Rare and easily the finest scale model of the Albany in this scale. This is a superb waterline model with a high definition cast resin hull, superstructure. The details are photoetched brass and cast resin. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.