SS Rex Ocean Liner - With ScaleDecks Wood Deck - Italian Line / Mid To Late 1930s
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$669
Finally, the Pride of the Italian Line in 1/350 scale! The SS Rex is from the same team that brought you the 1/350 SS Normandie Ocean Liner. This four year project is a 100% new model and represents the Rex in her glory years of the mid 1930s. All design work was done in CAD by Ken Friend, a master modeler, designer and builder of experimental engines and test equipment and an engineer who specialized in CAD/CAM/CAE Systems Management and Implementation. All of the smaller parts are printed on ultra-high resolution 3D SLA resin printers. These parts meet and often exceed what is possible with injection molded plastic. Only the larger parts (hull, deck pieces and funnels)are cast resin. These are pressure-cast from de-aired molds to minimize air bubbles. The Italian Line advertised that "The Southern Route Is the Lido Deck Route." By virtue of avoiding the stormy and cold North Atlantic, travelers experienced a true outdoor lifestyle. The Rex was intentionally designed for this. For this model, extensive research and time was spent capturing the exact look of the colorful 1st and 2nd Class Aft Pool Areas- from the changing room & showers, grab rope on the pool, pool slide, stairs & diving boards, tables with umbrellas, recessed (covered) 1st Class Restaurant/Lounge and more. Because of the superior performance of 3D Printing, over 90% of the usual PE (photoetched) metal parts are now 3D printed resin. This is a vast improvement as they are no longer flat, but are true to the shape of the prototype. This also makes for a nearly complete model "out-of-the-box." Includes a real wood deck from Scaledecks. NOTE: railings are the only parts not included with the model shown. They are not required to complete the kit, however 1/350 railings are sold by a vast number of aftermarket sources. I will refer all buyers to the sources that I believe work the best with the kit. more info >
Revell Lockheed F-94C Starfire Interceptor - With One Piece Stand Arm - Pre 'S' Kit, 1/56, H210-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$175
1954 Pre-S issue. This is the rare second issue. The first issue was in the simple one-piece box and Revell quickly converted to this two-piece box as it was much more durable and a full-color lithographed 'slick' could be used. For the second issue, Revell added rivet and raised panel line detail as well as landing gear, a two piece box and H210-79 kit number. The famous 'Globe' clear stand was added, but this kit has the rare one piece stand arm and the instructions reflecting that. Revell quickly realized that the one-piece arm was not strong enough, and quickly modified it to the familiar three piece arm for the 3rd issue. The box is in very good++ condition with four solid corners, nice color and gloss and minimal wear with minor insect damage on the corners of one short side. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in near mint condition. The original small parts 'krinkle' bag is present as well.
Rareplane MFA IA-58 Pucara - (IA/58) - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$16
Still factory sealed. Very high quality vacuform kit with moldings better than many older injection molded models. Features very fine raised detail, clear canopies and instructions/plans as well as paint and marking guide. Significant modeling skill is required to build vacuform kit. Not recommended for beginners.
Aurora Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, 1/74, 374-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$125
1962 issue with colorful pre-war high-visibility paint in the artwork. Please note that this is the first issue of this box art because of the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the Aurora logo. Box is in 'very good++' condition with nice color and gloss, four solid corners and no sign of price tags or tape. There is light general wear as shown. Kit features retracting pontoons and rotating props. This version has the desirable large clear two-piece 'World' triangle-base stand. Molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell USS Helena CA-75 Heavy Cruiser - Picture Fleet Issue - (Los Angeles / Fall River / Baltimore / Pittsburg / Columbus / Bremerton / Canberra / Toledo / Quincy / Chicago / St. Paul / Macon / Boston), 1/481, H370-239
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$149
Very rare. This is the original 1960 Revell issue not the 1990s reissue. It has the beautiful John Steel painting suitable for framing. The 2.39 price extension makes this the Canadian issue. This model contains decals to build any of these sister ships - Los Angeles - Fall River - Baltimore - Pittsburgh - Columbus - Bremerton - Canberra - Toledo - Quincy - Chicago - St. Paul - Macon or Boston. It is molded in the correct glossy gray plastic for this early issue. The kit has never been started. It is factory new inside, with all the parts and all instructions, decals & flag sheet still inside the Revell factory sealed clear bag.
Huma Model Klemm KL-25 - German Civil / Luftwaffe, 1/72, 3004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
This is still the only model kit ever made of this aircraft. The model is well molded with very good detail. Includes a full color painting guide and decals for both aircraft. Never started. The kit is either inventoried complete or the parts are still in the factory sealed internal bag. Includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa SBD-3 Dauntless - VS-2 / VS-41, 1/72, AP29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$27
From 1995 and very highly detailed and finely molded kit. Features all recessed panel lines, multi-piece canopy, excellent cockpit, bomb load and much more. Never started and is either inventoried complete with all parts present or all parts are still in the factory sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions.
DML YF-23A ATF - Prototype 1 or 2, 1/72, 2507
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$52
The YF-22 and the YF-23 were the two fighter designs chosen to compete to replace the F-15 Eagle. At the time this kit was produced, the winner was not known. At this time, we now know that the F-22 is the contract winner. This is a highly detailed model. Superbly molded with all very fine recessed panel lines and features detailed cockpit, detailed gear wells, optional position canopy and more. Includes decals for Prototypes #1 and #2. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Anmark AWACS Boeing 707 E-3A or Air Force 1 - Boeing 707-32B (VC-137) - With Clear Fuselage Section & Engine Parts and Interior Details - (ex Nitto Entex), 1/100, 7522
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$79
From the 1970s and from high quality Nitto / Entex molds. This big scale model with excellent detail for that time and features recessed panel lines, good cockpit and inner engine details, optional clear engine nacelles as well as an optional clear cockpit section to show the detailed flight deck. There are parts to build the AWACS or Presidential versions and a very large and color decal sheet for both. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Zeke Type 52 Hei, 1/48, JT72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$32
Still factory sealed and from 2001. Features 75 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, detailed gear bays, drop tank and more.
Monogram 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540-K Supercharged Cabriolet - Four Star Issue, 1/24, PC87-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
Rare first issue of this wonderful kit; the hardbox is dated 1963. The 540K was produced from 1937 to 1939 by Daimler-Benz and was priced at about $11,000 - a King's ransom in those days. The supercharger boosted horsepower to 180 and the car traveled easily at 105 mph. Features rolling chassis detail, detailed engine, complete interior, removable soft top or boot and removable hood. Molded in a stunning gloss dark red, white, black, chrome, clear and with real rubber tires. The red body is still protected by the factory clear sheet that Monogram included. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Siga Piasecki HUP-2 - UH-25B Retriever - Point Mugu / USS Saratoga /USS Enterprise, 1/72, SG 72M07
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$34
Limited issue injection molded kit that is nicely detailed. Has decals for three versions - USS Enterprise 1963, USS Saratoga 1957 and Point Mugu. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Guillows De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk -17 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Balsa Wood Kit, 903
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$18
This is a scale stick and tissue rubber powered flying model that features die cut balsa parts, vacuform nose, wheels, plastic propeller, hardware, vacuform canopy, colored tissue, insignia and full size plans with detailed building instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and 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 2009.
Hobby Craft P-35A Philippine Defender or Severskey J9 - USAAF 4th Composite Group Nichols Field Jan 1942 / Commander (Of Same) Spring 1941 / Same Group Summer 1941 / Swedish Air Force 1944, 1/48, HC1551
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
Kit features all fine recessed panel line detail, very good cockpit and engine detail,three piece canopy, optional position landing gear and a full painting guide and a large, very colorful decal sheet for the four different aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT-Matchbox USS Fletcher DD445 Destroyer - (ex Matchbox), 1/700, 4403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$16
Most likely from the 1970s. This is a waterline kit with very good detail for that time. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Italeri TWO Merkava I, 1/72, 7005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$18
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The back of the box includes a multi-view, full-color painting guide.
Airmodel Teledyne Ryan Model 235 R-TERN YQM-98A Compass Cope R- High Altitude Long-Endurance Strategic RPV - Frank-Modellbau - Bagged, 1/72, AM-091
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$44
Still factory bag sealed. Rare and still the only model kit ever made of this ground-breaking Remotely Piloted Vehicle. This is a beautiful, high quality vac model with all fine recessed panel lines; the parts are of higher quality than many injection molded models. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform kits. They are not recommended for beginners.
Guillows Hawker Typhoon Mk1B - 18 inch Wingspan Rubber Powered Flying Model, 906
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
1970 scale stick and tissue rubber powered flying model. Includes die cut balsa parts, vacuform nose/spinner, wheels, plastic propeller, hardware, vacuform canopy, colored tissue, insignia and full size plans with detailed building instructions. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions/plans present. 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.
Revell DeHavilland Mosquito Mk IV Bomber - USAAF or RAF, 1/32, 04758
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
This 1991 issue features 82 pieces, detailed cockpit with two crew, one detailed Rolls-Royce Merlin engine with removable cowl panel, optional position landing gear and more. Includes decals for both versions, No 139 Sqn, January 1943 RAF Horsham St. Faith, England and Mosquito F.8 3rd Photo Group (Recon) Italy, Nov 1943 US Army Air Force. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Monogram Dornier Arrow Do-335 Pro Modeler - Day Fighter W.Nr. 240 104 VG+PK or Night W.Nr.230 010 CP+UK, 1/48, 5925
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
This kit is from 1995 and includes photoetched details and superb Pro Modeler instructions. It is from the well engineered original Monogram kit with excellent detail for that time. Features parts to builds one or two seater version (day or night fighter with radar), removable panels to show twin DB-603 engine detail, full cockpits with optional position canopies, 'up' or 'down' position undercarriage, rotating propellers and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Do-335 was a very high performance German WWII aircraft that was too late to see active service. In addition to it's 480+ mph speed, the 335 was equipped with ejection seats and a linked jettisonable upper vertical tail surface.
Revell P-40E Warhawk - Of Ace Colonel Robert L. Scott - Commanding Officer of China-based 23rd Fighter Group Flying Tigers, 1/32, 85-4664
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$56
1997 issue of Revell's famous large-scale P-40. This model features the markings of Col Scott, author of 'God Is My Co-Pilot', detailed Allison engine, detailed cockpit, retractable landing gear, rotating wheels & propeller, movable control surfaces, belly tank, pilot figure and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.