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Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$79
Still factory sealed and with a beautiful, investment-grade 'Near Mint++' box. This 19 inch wingspan kit is engineered for RC, free flight or control line and includes innovative system for automatically dropping 'propaganda leaflets' in flight. Features precision quality die-cut balsa parts sheets, factory-cut spars and stringers, plastic propeller & thrust bearing, light-weight plastid propeller, radiator cowl, nut plates & two Vickers machine guns, fully formed wire landing gear and metal parts for the operating feature, die-cut plastic windshield, rubber tires, covering material, full color decals and excellent plans with assembly instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they featured color decals, high-grade die cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, plastic wheels (if required), finished wire landing gear, rubber motor and plastic prop, full size plans with instruction details and full instructions for conversion to RC or control line.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$74
Still factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint++' box condition. This fine model is engineered for free flight or control line. Features an innovative system for automatically dropping bombs in flight, die-cut balsa parts, factory-cut spars & stringers, lightweight plastic pilot, cowl, bombs, wheel pants, exhaust stacks & nut plates, plastic propeller & thrust bearing, rubber wheels, fully finished wire landing gear and hardware for the bomb dropping system, covering tissue, full color decals, excellent plans with instructions and more. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits, say, compared to Comet and Guillows kits of the same size.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$80
Still factory sealed and from the 1970s. The seal does have 2 splits and the box is graded as 'excellent+.' This big wingspan model is designed for RC, CO2, free flight, control line or non-flying detailed scale display. Features die-cut high quality balsa and super-lite plywood parts, factory-cut spars and stringers, light-weight plastic scale engine parts, machine guns, wheels, spinner & more, finished thrust bearing and shaft, plastic propeller, u-control hardware kit, rubber motor, formed metal landing gear struts, clear windshield material, covering material, two very large decal sheets and more. Includes Sterling's fantastic full size plans with instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they featured color decals, high-grade die cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, plastic wheels (if required), finished wire landing gear, rubber motor and plastic prop, full size plans with instruction details and full instructions for conversion to RC or control line.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$75
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' box condition. From the mid 1960s and an excellent that is engineered for rubber free flight or control line. Includes an innovative system for making the landing gear operate in flight. Features high-quality all die-cut balsa sheets of parts, factory-cut spars and strip wood, wood stock as required, a beautiful clear vacuform canopy, vacuform light-weight plastic gear well, cowl with motor front, air scoop and pilot bust, plastic propeller and rubber motor, all metal hardware for the retracting gear, completely finished main gear and tail wheels, finished thrust button and other hardware, full color decals, covering tissue and excellent full size plans with instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they had unique working features, color decals, high-grade die cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, clear canopies, wire landing gear and excellent instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$95
Still factory sealed with an 'excellent+' condition box. This early 1970s large-scale model is engineered for RC, CO2, free flight, control line or detailed scale display. Features beautifully die-cut parts on high quality balsa sheet wood, fully formed wire landing gear, a very large sheet of excellent vacuformed details including a full engine, wheels pants, cowling and more, fully finished main and tail wheels, all required metal hardware, finished hardwood thrust button, control line hardware, plastic propeller (for rubber power), control surface hinge material, rubber motor, covering tissue, a very large and colorful decal sheet and of course Sterling's legendary quality plans with full instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer who got started during the 1930/40s flying model craze. They continued to produce very popular kits for decades, but eventually they fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$25
Kit contains both aircraft. The parts are printed on high quality balsa wood and features strip wood, colored tissue, decals, fully formed wheels, propellers, fittings, two rubber motors, lightweight plastic parts, clear material for windshields and more. The model has not been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. The decals are in impressive 'near mint' condition. NOTE: missing plans/instructions. However, I know this kit includes all the parts because I have inventoried dozens of them over the years.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$40
This fine model contains both aircraft and features parts printed on high quality balsa wood, strip wood, colored tissue, decals, wheels, propellers, fittings, rubber, lightweight plastic parts, step by step instructions and full size plans. 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 and includes decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$119
Superb kit from the 1960s and the winner of many national and international contests...because it is "One of the few able to execute the stunt pattern." Designed for control line flight with .19 to .35 engines. Features detailed metal radiator, cleanly die-cut balsa and plywood parts that are inter-notched for fast and easy assembly, shaped and notched leading and trailing edges, rock maple hardwood motor mounts, material for machine guns, gas model silkspan, formed wire landing gear, hardware pack, authentic decals, extensive full size plans and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I personally considered Sterlings to be 'deluxe' kits.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$78
Dates from the late 1960s. This kit is part of Sterling's expensive big-wingspan series that was designed for R/C and also includes numerous extra parts for control line operation. Can also be flown free-flight. Very nicely produced stick-and-tissue model that features high quality die-cut balsa sheet parts, stripwood and spars, fully formed wire landing gear struts, finished wheels, other wood and metal stock as required, light plastic engine, cowl and other details, clear window material and template, rubber motor, plastic prop, a big set of decals, coving tissue and excellent full size plans with detailed instructions. Never started. The small parts (hardware, etc) are still factory sealed. All other parts have been inventoried complete including decals and plans. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they had the action features and included everything needed to complete the model.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$125
From the early 1950s and a rare 1/48 scale model of the seldom-seen Super Cruiser. StromBecker was famous for their line of precarved, hardwood, scale kits. Many consider them the finest wooden kits ever made and they all build to impressive display models. The parts are all top-quality hardwood - no balsa. Features a completely factory carved hardwood fuselage and wing, hardwood die-cut horizontal and vertical stabilizers, sanding stick, sandpaper, Casco Casein Glue in a sealed envelope, another small envelope that is still factory sealed with the smaller detail parts, full color decals and full instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are in 'excellent++' condition. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacturer. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are precarved to shape - you only had to glue, sand and paint to finish them.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$74
Classic large 13 inch wingspan kit that is made of solid Western Pine - not balsa. It builds up into a very impressive display model and features completely factory carved fuselage, wings, elevators, rudder and nacelles, sealed envelopes of wood filler & Casein glue, two grits of sandpaper, sanding stick, steel nose weight and the factory small paper envelope containing four completely formed plastic propellers with shafts and more. This issues has the large hardwood 'teardrop' shaped display stand with a completely formed metal arm. The large, extensive, full color Pan Am decal sheet in remarkable 'excellent++' condition. Strombecker's legendary large, fold-out instructions & plans are also 'excellent++'. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Before plastic kits were introduced, Strombecker was famous as the premier hardwood preshaped model manufacture. In the 1940s and 1950s, Strombecker kits were flawlessly engineered but not inexpensive. All wooden parts are hardwood and are pre-carved to shape - usually only a quick sanding would finish them.
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$40
Strombecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. All parts are made to shape, including the fuselage, which made these kits easy to assembly and finish. The scale is not listed but has roughly a 6.5 inch wingspan when completed. This kit also includes a clear injection molded canopy, wooden base, wire support, color decals, glue and sandpaper and a stand. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Never started. All parts are still in the factory sealed internal bag and includes instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$25
The perfect builder kit. StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. The carving is done to the final shape so all of the hard work is done; just sand and assembly. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. This one includes beautiful hardwood parts, a clear plastic canopy, full decals in 'excellent' condition as shown, sandpaper, sanding stick and photocopied instructions. The kit has never been started. It is either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried complete with all parts with decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$95
StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. The carving is done to the final shape and when completed it makes an impressive desk top display. Features fully carved fuselage, wings with airfoil, floats, die-cut tail feathers, small detail parts in the original envelope, sealed envelopes of Casein Glue and Wood Filler, sandpaper, detailed instructions and amazing 'near mint' condition full color decals. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
Rare and from the 1930s. This is a Cleveland 'Dwarf' kit which was one of the smaller scale models. It includes the following quality parts: all sheets of printwood, all factory-cut stringers and spars, metal stock, brass radiator screen, factory-cut & labeled propeller blank, factory cut and labeled pilot bust block, factory-cut and drilled front cowl, metal stock and covering tissue. Cleveland had a reputation for making the finest and most accurate scale models in the 1930s and this kit is no exception. This model has never been started. From what I know about Cleveland kits, I believe it to complete except maybe for two wheels. NOTE: missing the plans, although Cleveland Plan R-15 is available on line and *might* be the same kit.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
Rare and from the 1930s. This is a Cleveland 'Dwarf' kit which was one of the smaller scale models. It is 1/2" scale, which means 1/24 in modern terms. Includes the following quality parts: all sheets of printwood, "filler wood", all factory-cut stringers and spars, metal stock, factory-cut & labeled propeller blank, two factory cut and labeled pilot bust blocks and two sheets of USAAC color insignia. Cleveland had a reputation for making the finest and most accurate scale models in the 1930s and this kit is no exception. This kit has never been started. From what I know about Cleveland kits, I believe it to complete except for the tissue and two wheels. NOTE: missing the plans, although Cleveland Plan D-42 is available on line.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$59
This rare model is part of the excellent industrial training series. Cleveland was famous for true-scale models and this one can be built for scale tethered flying or scale static display. This model features high quality balsa printwood, factory-cut spar and stringer stock, balsa blocks as required, fully finished nose and main wheels, covering tissue, color insignia and Cleveland's superb plans with building and flying instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'good-' condition. It has general wear as shown, three split corners and a very thin (1/8") sliver of cardboard missing on the upper long box side
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$48
Very rare and from the mid 1930s to the early 1940s. This is a Cleveland 'D' or dwarf kit. The term 'Dwarf' is just a bit deceptive, as it is Cleveland's designation for 1/24 scale. Most Cleveland kits were designated 'SF' or Scale Flying - 1/16 scale. The Dwarf kits were needed to fill a market demand for smaller flying models. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and Dwarfs were no exception, containing very high quality balsa printwood, stringers & spars, fully formed wheels, covering tissue, a wood propeller that is about 90% carved and just needs final sanding, gray rigging thread (if required), metal and balsa stock as required and more. With Cleveland's famous high-quality plans. While the box has significant wear, the kit inside is still 'factory tissue sealed.' When the Cleveland workers packed each kit, they wrapped them in tissue that effectively made a seal which has not been disturbed. Whoever buys it will be the first one to see the contents since it was packed in the factory over 90 years ago. 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 running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply business - 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 'Aviation's 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.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$74
This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. This is the earlier simple cardboard box with the silver printing. 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 running single-owner (77 years) model airplane business- 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 'Aviation's 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.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$79
Older issue in the cardboard box with 'Cleveland World Famous Models' printed in silver. From the late 1930s/1940s. 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 much more. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and superb CD plans/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.
