Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$52
A rare kit for the advanced collector or builder. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were considered high quality and very complete for the time. This model dates from 1946 but still has the green style wartime box. It features a profile (2D) carved wooden fuselage, wings, rudder and elevator, clear vacuform canopy (in 'near mint' condition), wooden stock as required, fully formed wheels, other cut-to-shape wooden parts, threaded screws to very cleverly duplicate scale engine cylinders, sandpaper, a sheet with wing registration numbers and quality, full-size plans with wing and fuselage templates. The model has not been started and is complete.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$44
A rare kit for the advanced collector or builder. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were considered high quality and very complete for the time. This model dates from 1946 but still has the green style wartime box. It features a profile (2D) carved wooden fuselage, wings, rudder and elevator, wooden stock as required for struts, etc., fully formed wheels, metal propeller, sandpaper, a sheet with wing registration numbers and quality, full-size plans with wing and fuselage templates. The model has not been started and is complete.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
Rare model from 1946 for the advanced Hawk collector. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48. However, the company was innovative as it quickly included injection molded accessories. This model features profile (2D) cut wooden fuselage, wings and tail feathers, injection molded wheels, propeller and machine gun, wooden stock as required, metal seat, full color decals and high quality, full-size plans. Never started and complete.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$44
StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Features completely cut hardwood parts, original Casein Glue envelope, sandpaper, decals, hardwood stand, metal stand arm, plastic canopy, sanding stick and full instructions. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, plans, instructions and decal sheet present.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$69
Superb kit from the 1950s and makes a very impressive display when built. This highly prefabricated model is made from solid Western Pine (not balsa wood) and features completely precarved fuselage, wings, engine nacelles & tail feathers, ready to install propellers, full landing gear and even wood filler, glue, and sandpaper. With detailed instructions and drawings with aircraft history and a large, colorful American Airlines decal sheet. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts & paperwork present; even includes sealed envelopes of powdered wood glue and wood filler. NOTE: the instructions are quality photocopies; the originals are missing. There is no assembly but NOTE: there has been very neat, adult-quality sanding done to the vertical stabilizer, which means that the sandpaper and sanding stick have also been used. There is nothing else sanded and nothing assembled. 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 - usually only a quick sanding would finish them.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$79
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 Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$38
Still factory sealed. This is a light-weight, outdoors flow flyer design for 3 R/C channels. It is constructed from laser-cut balsa wood parts, carbon fiber rod and tube and polyester tissue.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
Rare 1950s issue balsa wood kit features all die-cut parts, color insignia and full instructions. This kit is simplified form of the bread-and-butter construction method. Never started and inventoried complete. 8-Up kits were made by R-G Manufacturing Co, Philadelphia, PA. Other kits in the series include the #S-11 XF3H-1 Demon, S-13 F7U Cutlass, S-12 F-86 Sabre, S-14 Mig-15 and S-16 F9F Panther Jet.
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$169
Excellent model from 2000 that builds the skeletal inner structure of a Nieuport 28. Features over 190 laser cut hardwood (basswood, birch and plywood) parts, over 200 Britannia metal, copper, aluminum, steel, brass and rubber parts and over 50 Britannia metal castings for the Gnome-Rhone Type 9N rotary engine complete with all cylinders, distributor, spark plugs and crankcase. Details other than the engine (which is a kit to itself) include turnbuckles, guy wires, compression bar, pulleys, wire support brackets, struts, flight instruments, tires and much more. Includes three sheets of full size plans and very detailed instructions. Completed wingspan is 20 inches. Never started. All of the small parts and many of the large parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The few larger parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes all plans and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$75
Still factory sealed and in remarkable 'Near Mint' condition. This large scale, well detailed model can be flown rubber free flight, gas free flight, or converted to electric R/C using today's small & light servos and receivers. Features stick & tissue construction and well detailed with scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, vacuform nose/cowl & engine, full color decals, colored tissue, die cut balsa parts, rubber motor, plywood firewall and excellent full size plans. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$79
Still factory sealed and rare in this condition. This model was produced with this box art from about 1964 into the 1980s. It is large-scale, well detailed and can be flown rubber free flight, gas free flight or converted to electric R/C using modern servos and receivers. Features stick and tissue construction, die cut balsa parts, rubber motor, plywood firewall, scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, vacuform nose, machine guns and pilot busts, two big sheets of full color decals, covering tissue and excellent full size plans. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$26
Rare 1970s issue that is still factory sealed. It can be assembled in less than a minute and was ready to fly! The famous Dawn Patrol Biplanes can as this SE-5 or a Fokker D-7 and feature light-weight plastic wing struts and pilot bust/machine gun and all die-cut balsa parts. There detailed and illustrated assembly instructions on the back along with balance and flying instructions. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2014.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$125
Classic large 13.5 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 metal propellers, rubber wheels, metal nose and main gear struts and more. The large, extensive, full color American Airlines decal sheet in remarkable 'excellent++' condition. Strombecker's legendary large, fold-out instructions & plans are in 'near mint' condition. 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 Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$1599
Rare. Sold ONLY as a pair; this is the 1st of 2 boxes. Both boxes must be ordered to get the correct shipping. Just the Precision Cut Kits parts, retracts and engines retail for over $2550 to $2800 dollars and there is much more included. The lot includes the Precision Cut Kits Laserline 1/5 Scale OV-10A Bronco Wood Short Kit, Dan Palmer Full Size Plans, Precision Cut Assembly Manual, Precision Cut Kits Canopy Sections (vacuformed clear and in 'mint' condition), Precision Cut Kits Engine Cowl Set, Precision Cut Kits Front and Rear Fuselage Sections, the correct Century Jet 1/5 Scale Giant/Jumbo Retractable Gear System With Nose and Two Mains (for 35 to 50 pound aircraft weight) with all paperwork (in a separate manila folder), (2) Saito FA91S Engines Never Run (one right hand and one left hand rotation) with all paperwork (in a separate manila folder), (2) Du-Bro #686 Motor Mounts, Jet Troncis Air Brake Valve, Air Brake and/or Retract System Hardware with plumbing fittings, tubes and (2) Air Reservoirs (large and small sizes), E-Flite EFLA1060 60 Amp Pro Brushless ESC, J&B Standard Servo Access Panel Assembly, J&B Small Servo Access Panel Assembly and copies of several Rockwell OV-10 Bronco books and copies of original aircraft blueprints. All parts and paperwork are never used, mint condition and inventoried 100%. Solo Props/Precision Cut Kits is still in business. The Precision Cut Kits items alone retail for $1303.52. The retracts are between $500 and $650. The engines retail for $750 to $850 for the pair. This lot will be shipped in three insured and well packed boxes.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$1
Rare. Sold ONLY as a pair; this is the 2nd of 2 boxes. Both boxes must be ordered to get the correct shipping. Just the Precision Cut Kits parts, retracts and engines retail for over $2550 to $2800 dollars and there is much more included. The lot includes the Precision Cut Kits Laserline 1/5 Scale OV-10A Bronco Wood Short Kit, Dan Palmer Full Size Plans, Precision Cut Assembly Manual, Precision Cut Kits Canopy Sections (vacuformed clear and in 'mint' condition), Precision Cut Kits Engine Cowl Set, Precision Cut Kits Front and Rear Fuselage Sections, the correct Century Jet 1/5 Scale Giant/Jumbo Retractable Gear System With Nose and Two Mains (for 35 to 50 pound aircraft weight) with all paperwork (in a separate manila folder), (2) Saito FA91S Engines Never Run (one right hand and one left hand rotation) with all paperwork (in a separate manila folder), (2) Du-Bro #686 Motor Mounts, Jet Troncis Air Brake Valve, Air Brake and/or Retract System Hardware with plumbing fittings, tubes and (2) Air Reservoirs (large and small sizes), E-Flite EFLA1060 60 Amp Pro Brushless ESC, J&B Standard Servo Access Panel Assembly, J&B Small Servo Access Panel Assembly and copies of several Rockwell OV-10 Bronco books and copies of original aircraft blueprints. All parts and paperwork are never used, mint condition and inventoried 100%. Solo Props/Precision Cut Kits is still in business. The Precision Cut Kits items alone retail for $1303.52. The retracts are between $500 and $650. The engines retail for $750 to $850 for the pair. This lot will be shipped in three insured and well packed boxes.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$62
Beautiful kit from the 1950s made of quality hardwood - no balsa. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive model and comes with a unique display stand. Features all carved and smooth wood parts, clear plastic canopy, full color decals, glue, wood filler, sandpaper and special display stand. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and plans. 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: 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: VG
$195
Very rare. 1932 early RTF stick-and-tissue model from Western Aircraft Manufacturing Company, Los Angeles California. The box and kit are both in investment-grade 'near mint' condition. I had seen these in 1930s magazines but did not know if any were left. All of the pieces of this aircraft have been factory assembled and simply need to be put together with the supplied rubber bands. The fuselage/rubber stick is cut, finished & painted and has both metal rubber motor clips installed. The wing, vertical and horizontal stabilizers are fully assembled of light-weight wood with the tissue applied. The horizontal stabilizer and wing have the correct airfoil camber built in, and the wing has the USA national insignia applied. There is a perfectly carved wooden propeller, metal rubber hook/propeller shaft, two fully finished wheels, other wood parts cut to size and ready to install. Even the original rubber bands used for installing sub-assembles together are present and still intact on the motor stick. The rubber band motor is present but very brittle and broken into many sections. There is an excellent set of front and back illustrated instructions that cover assembly, how to fly and adjust the aircraft and how to maintain it. Please note, this model must be shipped insured.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Very rare. This is a solid wood model kit from the 1940s. It features two sheets of printwood, blocks and balsa stock, sandpaper, high quality 3 view plans with templates and some text instructions. Never used and complete. Supreme Scale Models were made by the Steve Patti Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the pre-plastic days they produced an extensive line of solid scale models and a large number of flying stick-and-tissue models as well; they were called 'Supreme Flyers.'
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
Very rare. This is a solid wood model kit from the 1940s. It features two sheets of printwood, blocks and balsa stock, color insignia, fully formed wood wheels, sandpaper, high quality plans with templates for the fuselage and wings, some text instructions and even painting tips. Never used and complete. Supreme Scale Models were made by the Steve Patti Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the pre-plastic days they produced an extensive line of solid scale models and a large number of flying stick-and-tissue models called 'Supreme Flyers.'
