La Belle DSP & PRR Tiffany Reefer Refrigerator Car - HOn3 Craftsman Kit, 1/87, HOn3-36
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
From 1977 and a top quality craftsman kit. Features full decal markings, completely shaped wood stock, small fittings and detailed instructions/plans. The kit has never been started. The small parts are all still in the factory sealed envelopes; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. With all paperwork.
Cleveland Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat - (F6F3) Balsa Flying Aircraft, 1/16, SF-97
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$119
This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called 'The Aviation Craze' that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviations great Recruiter, Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
AGA Sokol Polish Navy (U-Class) Submarine, 1/400, 1403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$14
Still factory sealed, but the seal has drawn the box top concave. Solol and her sister Dzik were the first submarines delivered to the Polish Navy once WWII began. By Feburary of 1941 Sokol was patrolling the Bay of Biscay. The Dzik was delivered on October 11, 1942 and entered service very quickly. Both of these ships achieved significant success in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, where they destroyed several enemy ships. Both subs outlasted the war and were returned to England. The Sokol was broken up in 1949 and the Dzik was lent to the Danish Navy in 1946. Her active service ended in 1957 and she was broken up in 1958. Very nicely molded and detailed but certainly not a 'state of the art' Tamiya style kit. Features full hull with propellers and rudder, display stand, color paint guide for two different paint schemes on the back of the box with rigging diagram and full decals for either scheme with flags.
Revell Focke-Wulf Fw-190 D-9 Dora - (FW190D9), 1/32, 4556
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$36
From 1990. Large 1/32 scale issue. Features full cockpit, removable cowl to show Jumo engine, sliding canopy, pilot figure and moving wheels and propeller. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell USS Forrest Sherman, 1/320, H463
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$119
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box slightly concave. Dated 1972. Measures over 15 inches long when assembled. Very well detailed kit and still the best for this ship and class. Features full deck fittings, elevating and rotating main turrets, torpedo tubes, torpedo and lifeboat davits, detailed depth charge racks, display stand, decals, flag sheet and more.
Tamiya USS Missouri BB63 Battleship, 1/350, 78008-5000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$109
Still factory sealed. Very large and highly detailed full-hull kit.
Lindberg USS Sentry AM-299 Motorized (Admirable Class) WWII US Navy Minesweeper, 1/130, 761
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$89
Still factory sealed. 1987 issue that is motorized for operation in water. Very large scale model of the workhorse minesweeper from World War II. Very nicely detailed for that time and could easily be made remote control with today's very small and efficient systems.
AMT Batman Batwing - (Batplane 1990), 1/25, 6970
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$20
Still factory sealed.
Tamiya Carro Armato M13/40 Tank, 1/35, MM134
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$25
Still factory sealed. Excellent armor kit.
Tamiya M3 Lee Tank, 1/35, MM139
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$28
Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed and molded.
Hasegawa H8K2 Emily Flying Boat, 1/72, JS-21
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$52
Earlier issue with high gloss box top and very collectible artwork. Very large and nicely molded kit. Features rotating gun turret, optional position crew doors, working rudder, elevators, ailerons and flaps, good flight deck and engine detail, pilots, optional position engine maintenance stairs, beaching gear, torpedo and bomb load, rigging instructions and a 1/72 tow tractor with driver. There are markings for two different aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro 1940 Ford Custom Convertible, 1/32, C297-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$36
1960s 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 colored injection molded parts, clear parts, detailed chassis and complete interior. Ideal for slot car conversion. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
AMT 1961 Ford F100 Truck Pickup Customizing Kit - Stock / Custom / Service Truck Mobile Gas, 1/25, K131
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$325
Very rare one-and-only issue that is complete and never started. Features all parts for stock version, a complete trailer with hitch and a great number of of parts for custom or service versions. Has detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, detailed underside (primarily molded) and complete interior. It includes all the paperwork, which is very rare. The decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition as are the instructions. The color AMT Kandy Kolor flyer is present as well as the AMT "What Did You Think Of This Kit" customer survey card. Molded in white, chrome plate, clear, red-tinted clear and with rubber tires, metal chassis to body screws and metal axles. The model has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete. NOTE: the box top displays much better than the 'good-' grade. It is rated as such because there is significant bug damage to the litho on the right short side (one 2"x"2 area and one 2"x1" area) and light bug damage on the other 3 sides. This kit must be shipped insured.
Aurora Bristol F2B Brisfit - (F.2B), 1/48, 113-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$74
1957 first issue in fantastic 'Excellent++' condition. The box has perfect color and gloss and four solid corners. The only flaws are very light and isolated age foxing and light wear. This issue has dramatic Jo Kotula artwork and is molded in the correct gloss olive green and black. Inside, the kit has never been started. It still includes the factory packing tissue. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora F9F Panther Jet Sealed, 1/49, 22-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$79
Factory sealed but the seal has a small split at the upper right as shown. Fantastic Jo Kotula artwork is dated 1960. This is actually a newer kit, likely from 1962-64 as it lacks the 'Famous Fighters' logo in the oval border. These molds are from one of Aurora's first two kits - the F9F and F-90. Aurora simply went out and purchased the early Hawk F9F and F-90 kits and copied them almost exactly.
Tamiya M3 Lee MkI Medium Tank, 1/35, MM39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$29
Excellent, older model. It has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya British Challenger 1 Mk.3, 1/35, 35154
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$29
Very nicely detailed and molded and includes mesh for camouflage net bin baskets. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell The Firefighter Harbor Fire Boat, 1/84, 5200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$125
1979 issue of this very large scale model measures over 19 inches long when assembled and has very good detail throughout. Features full hull, dual props and rudders, full deck fittings, detailed superstructure with detailed bridge interior, deck railings and stair railings, seven deck fire guns, powerful bow-nozzle gun, large firetower with top mount fire gun, radar array, three hose reels, two fire hoses, one headlight and five searchlights, five figures including Firechief, Helmsman and 3 Firemen, lifeboats, New York Fire Department decals and more. All parts that were in factory sealed bags are still factory sealed; only the black hull tree was never factory sealed and it has been inventoried complete. Includes decals, braided line and instructions.
Revell Peterbilt 359 Conventional Tractor Semi Truck, 1/25, 07497
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$119
Still factory sealed. 2009 issue features 213 pieces, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, complete cab and sleeper interior, complete underside suspension, exhaust and chassis detail, rubber tires and much more.
Revell Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle Flying Fortress, 1/48, 04297
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$85
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. 2008 issue of this very large 1/48 scale 'F' Fortress variant with historical Memphis Bell markings. Features 107 pieces, fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface lines, cockpit detail, rotating turrets, moving guns and decals for the Memphis Belle and one other USAAF aicraft.