Ideal 1955 Desoto Fireflite 4 Door Friction Drive Promo, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit
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Original dealer promotional model in 'good' condition. There is very little body warping which is rare. The original friction drive is intact. Green and white color is original and nice other than general wear and some light age foxing. The clear is 'very good' but can use cleaning. The tires are almost like new - if it was played with, it was not for long. No parts are missing and it is original except that the chassis has been painted black and some of the fine trim (door handles, trim, etc) has been correctly and very neatly adult painted. The quality is good enough to pass for factory paint.
SMP 1959 Chevrolet Impala 4 Door Sedan Promo, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit
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Rare four door sedan. Original dealer promotional model; not a reissue. It has a metal chassis and is all original on the underside except the friction motor has been removed. I listed this as SMP, but it may have been AMT. The strongpoint of this model is the body, body parts, chassis and tires. These bodies were all celluloid plastic; this one does have some warping and is better than 90% of the survivors. The tires show no wear, the whitewalls are almost perfect and the bumpers are great except some slight chrome loss on the front one. The clear is missing. The fine trim and white cove have been correctly painted to 'excellent' quality by the previous owner. The box is not original. NOTE: I would only recommend this promo for restoration if you can find a donor windshield.
Marine Model Co New Bedford Whaleboat 1870 - 14 Inches Long, 1/96, 1069
Wood and Metal Model Kit
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Excellent, large scale kit from the famous Marine Model Company of Halesite, NY. Features fully carved and machined hardwood hull, numerous other hardwood parts including factory cut ores, tapered masts and more, an extensive and complete metal fittings set, brass hardware, rigging material, extensive text instructions, excellent full size plans and two large photos of the completed model. The kit has never been started. Many parts are still in the factory sealed bags; those that are not have been inventoried complete. With all paperwork. NOTE: this kit does NOT come in the original box. It has been reboxed.
Blue Water Navy USS John S. McCain DDG56 Guided Missile Destroyer - Arleigh Burke Class - Re-Boxed, 1/350, BN-350102
Multimedia Model Kit
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Very high quality model and the only 1/350 scale model ever made of the McCain. BWN said they made the finest ship models available and it was no idle boast. The master was researched in depth and built to museum standards. In making the molds, the silicone was de-aired in a vacuum chamber; then the resin was pressure cast. This method makes for virtually air-bubble-free parts with flawless detail. Scale fidelity and historical accuracy are top-rate throughout. Features museum-quality resin castings, metal details and a large fret of photoetched brass parts. Includes very good pictorial and text instructions. NOTE: this kit has minor 'professional' quality assembly. The basic hull only is assembled and one coat of primer has been airbrushed on. There is no other assembly. The small parts and fittings are still in the internal factory sealed bags. Includes PE fret, instructions AND decals (Blue Water Navy did not furnish decals with this kit - they are aftermarket decals).
Revell Handley Page Halifax B Mk.I / Mk.II / GRII - With Three Eduard PE Sets Plus Mastk, 1/72, 04394
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Build the ultimate 1/72 Halifax! Includes the following factory-sealed aftermarket accessories designed for this kit: Eduard #72536 PE Wing Bomb Bays Detail Set, Eduard #72534 Main Bomb Bays PE Detail Set, #73429 Interior PE Color Detail Set and Eduard CX310 Mask Set. The actual kit is dated 2006 and features 155 pieces, optional parts for the different variants, fine raised and many recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit, crew, rotating turrets, wheels and propellers, optional position bomb bay doors and a painting guide and decals & paint guide for three aircraft (one of each variant). Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Palmer 1940 Ford Custom Convertible / 1937 Chevrolet Custom Convertible / 1936 Ford 3 Window Coupe, 1/32, 253-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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SALE!! Includes all three kits. NOTE: ideal builders, please read carefully for the condition of each. None of the three have any assembly or painting. '40 Ford: inventoried and NOTE: missing decals and perhaps the clear windshield. I say 'perhaps' because the clear is no present; but many Palmer issues did away with the clear parts, but the instructions still listed them. '37 Chevy - missing decals and perhaps the clear. '36 Ford Coupe: missing (1) headlight bucket and decals. Otherwise these kits include all other parts and instructions. According to the instructions, these are suitable for conversion to Slot Car racing.
Funaro & Camerlengo 40' 8 Hatch Hinged Door Reefer - NSC Ends (Refrigerator Car) Resin HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 5133
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Very highly detailed modern craftsman kit. The main parts are cast from high definition resin, which is superior in detail to injection moldings. Smaller details are resin, plastic and metal as required. Includes detailed instructions and plans as well as decals for Canadian National. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags and the parts that were not bagged have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Funaro & Camerlengo USRA Caboose Central Vermont - Resin HO Craftsman Kit - Bagged, 1/87, C-512
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Bagged kit that is still factory sealed. Very highly detailed modern craftsman kit. The main parts are cast from high definition resin, which is superior in detail to injection moldings. Smaller details are resin, plastic and metal as required. Includes detailed instructions and plans as well as extensive decals for Central Vermont.
Airfix Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina - Vickers Built Royal Canadian Air Force 1944, 1/72, 05007-6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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From 1975 and includes markings for this Canadian built aircraft. The model features full crew, cockpit, elevating gun and rotating turret, moving ailerons, elevator and rudder, opening and closing side blister windows, optional position landing gear, retracting floats and external depth charge load. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aoshima AM22 E16 A1-2 Seaplane Zuiun, 1/72, 207-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Most likely a 1980s issue but from 1960s molds. Wings fold, ailerons and flaps work, prop spins and has options of two different windshields. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals are stuck to the instructions.
Ambroid Great Northern Caboose - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, K-9
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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This is a very high quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO Craftsman kits. This is a complex and very highly detailed kit that when properly built, it is a museum quality display piece. Ambroid kits were limited release models that are widely considered to be the standard of quality for this style kit. Features all Northeastern Scale Models hardwood lumber. All major parts are fully cut, milled, shaped and ready to assembly. Wood and metal stock is included as needed for details and will need to be cut to length. Includes brass ladders, beautiful cast metal stair ends, a bag of detail parts that is still factory sealed, window frames and full size instructions/plans. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags and the non-sealed parts have been inventoried complete including instructions. If you have an interest in these highly accurate HO kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website. Please cut and paste this link in your browser to see it - http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plastic-model-kit-history/the-ho-scale-model-railroading-revolution-of-the-1940s/
Accurate Miniatures 1969 McLaren M8B Can-Am Racer of Bruce McLaren / Deanny Hulme, 1/24, 5002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed. From completely new molds. Very highly detailed inside and out with over 180 parts featuring completely wiring set, seat belt set, functional doors, removable body panels and much more.
Revell SMS Emden and SMS Dresden - Includes Both WWI Light Cruisers / Commerce Raider, 1/350, 05500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Includes both superb ship models from modern 2006 Revell of Germany molds. Both are full hull models with excellent detail. And Revell took the time to capture the differences between the two ships in these models. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The story of Emden's Indian Ocean raiding career in WWI is legendary. The story of Dresden's short career in WWI also interesting. She was serving with the German East Asiatic Squadron; near the start of hostilities they made a voyage across the Pacific Ocean hoping to go around South America and return to Germany via the Atlantic. The squadron came across Sir Christopher Cradock's British Squadron in the South Pacific at Coronel. There the Germans won a great victory over Cradock; the problem was that now the Germans were sited and their intentions known. The British positioned battlecruisers at the Falkland islands in anticipation; they did not have long to wait. When the Germans were sighted, the British casually got ready then sailed, knowing their superior speed and gun range could make short work of the biggest ships the Germans had. The British were correct; the Germans were soundly defeated off the Falklands. However, the Dresden was the only German ship to survive. She went back around Cape Horn in the Pacific and successfully hid for several months, only to be eventually found near Mas a Tierra (Chile) by Glasgow and Kent. Knowing that escape was impossible, the Dresden was scuttled by her crew. The wreck still lies in the harbor today.
Revell General Dynamics F-16A - USAF, 1/48, 4305
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. 1980 1/48 scale issue. Nicely molded with fine recessed and raised panel lines. Features detailed cockpit and gear wells, drop tank and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
Aurora 1913 Mercer Raceabout - Old Timers Issue, 1/16, 572-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1961 first issue hardbox. Done in a big 1/16 scale, this kit and the other 'Old Timers' in the series represented a significant leap forward in quality for Aurora. This model features full suspension, transaxle and driveline detail, builds up a rolling chassis like the real car and includes full exhaust and a detailed interior. Molded in gloss ivory, gloss black, clear, chrome plate and with real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete with all parts including instructions. Aurora was renowned for turning a profit and for keeping expenses down. In researching new kit subjects, they came upon a forgotten jewel - the Hudson Miniatures line of 1/16 scale wooden kits. Hudson had discontinued this line due to lack of wooden kit sales. But the Hudson models were second to none in quality, research and documentation. Aurora was quick to realize this and used the research and layout from these kits to create the subjects for this 'Old Timers' series. It is fortunate for us that they did, because in most cases this is the only injection molded kit of these rare and classic early automobiles.
Aurora Jaguar XKE Gran Tourismo, 1/32, 533-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
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1963 issue in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. Box has wonderful gloss, color and artwork. This is a nicely scaled down version of the popular 1/24 Jaguar. Features full interior, clear windows and headlight covers, separately molded wheels, knock-offs, mufflers and bumpers. Molded in red, clear and with black rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Aurora Jaguar XKE, 1/25, 566-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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1962 issue. Aurora really pulled out the stops and this was a very well detailed kit for that time. Features full engine, excellent engine compartment structure and details, complete exhaust, opening hood, detailed suspension and differential, complete interior and more. Molded in red, clear and chrome with rubber tires. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Revell Ringo Starr The Beatles - The Wildest Skins In Town, 1/8, H1351-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very rare. 1964 original issue of Ringo of the Fab Four. When the Beatles made it big, everyone wanted a piece of the action and Revell was no exception. They acquired a license and quickly produced four 1/8 scale kits: Ringo, George, Paul and John - and the rest is history. Ringo measures 7 inches tall and includes separately molded drum sticks, drum, drum stand and the stool he sits on. This one is never started and 100% complete, including 'near mint' condition instructions. The box has very good color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no fading, no water stains or water marks and was sold new for $1.35 at Hudson's Department Store in Detroit (from the price sticker on the short top side). The box would grade slightly better, but there are litho tape pulls on the long box sides. On the left there are two which are 1.5" x 3/8" each and on the right long side there is one 1" long by 1/2 inch (average). Please note that Richard Starkey (his original name) must be shipped insured.
Monogram F3F-3 Grumman Navy Fighter - (F3F3) Four Star Issue, 1/32, PA70-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Original issue 4-Star kit from 1961. The box is in 'very good' condition with like new color and gloss and four solid corners. There is general light wear and a crease at the lower left. Very highly detailed model for that time that has many action features. When you pull the prop outward and rotate it CCW, the landing gear retracts; pull it outward and rotate it CW, and the gear extends. Push the prop in, and it freewheels as normal. Features a movable control surfaces, detailed cockpit, full decals, sliding canopy, rigging material and instructions for rigging. Molded in red, yellow, silver and clear. The original internal yellow cardboard near mint condition. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are both in amazing 'near mint' condition.
Aurora 12 O'Clock High B-17 Bomber Formation, 1/156, 352-259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
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Rare Aurora Canada issue Dated 1964. Issued with the popular TV program '12 O'Clock High.' Features three B-17 kits with special ground base showing airfields, railroad yards and factories, special 'bombs away' clear stand arms for each aircraft, one special 'battle damage' decal sheet for the B-17s, another unique decal sheet for the three B-17s 'Aces High,' 'Fancy Diver' and 'King Pin' and the 'bomb' stands. The three B-17s are molded in the correct dark green and clear, while the 'bomb' stand arms are clear and the base is black. The kit has never been started. All three B-17s are still in the factory sealed bags. The clear parts have been inventoried complete with the special clear stand arms and stand base (these parts were never factory sealed. NOTE: The box art poster is a very high quality reproduction. It looks so good that I thought it was original, but it is not. "Damage" decal sheet is missing 5 (of 46) 'bullet hole' small decals missing. The box has great color and gloss but is graded 'Fair++' because the box sides have a closed tear and four split corners. They have been neatly and correctly repaired from the inside with cardstock and book binding glue. There is also significant general wear and creases as shown. Must be shipped insured.