AMT 1958 Buick Roadmaster Convertible, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
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Very rare and AMT's first retail Buick model kit. Molded in ivory, clear, chrome plate and with rubber whitewall tires, metal chassis screws and correct thick metal axles. Never started. Stock version is complete except NOTE: missing one exhaust extension. NOTE: missing custom parts. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell Cut Away George Washington Class Polaris Missile Submarine (SSBN), 1/261, H437
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Dated 1975. This is Revell's own cut-away nuclear SSBN (not Renwal). The molds were slightly modified from the 1961 original. Features a complete and well detailed interior with nuclear power plant room, reactor room with shield, 'Sherwood Forest,' instrument and chart room, mess and galley, crew's quarters, torpedo room, opening missile hatches and Polaris missiles. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Lockheed Hudson I (A-29) - Coastal Command Sq 206, 1/72, 03006-7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Late 1960s T4 logo issue that still has the older T3 box artwork. Well detailed model for that time features separately molded ailerons and elevators, extensive clear windows, rotating turret with elevating gun and rotating props and wheels. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram USS Susquehanna with Sails - (ex-Imai), 1/150, 3702
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Very large and highly detailed kit from 1979. Measures 28 inches long when assembled. Features full hull, highly detailed deck fittings, display stand, detailed rigging instructions, two weights of rigging line, metal anchor chain and much more. Molded in black, beige and brown with ivory sails. This model was originally issued by Imai and usually did not include sails. Monogram leased the molds and ran this kit in the USA for a very short time and included a very nice set of finely molded vacuform billowing sails. The sails are in rare 'near mint' condition and are protected for shipping. The model has never been started. Most parts ares still in the factory sealed bags. The larger parts that were never internally sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes flags, decals, rigging material and instructions.
Tamiya Honda F-1 Race Car Motorized, 1/12, BS1201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very highly detailed. Original issue features operating, metal-spring independent suspension on all four wheels, metal gear box, factory-wired switch, working steering, fully detailed engine, completely detailed cockpit and much more. The parts molded in white/ivory, chrome, silver, black and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please note that Tamiya did not include the electric motor in this issue.
Tamiya Pkw.K1 Kubelwagen Type 82 Radio Control R/C Issue, 1/16, 56012
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Very large scale and incredibly well detailed. Includes Tamiya's "Actpal R/C System," rear motor & rear wheel drive, rack and pinion steering equipped with leaf spring suspension. Average running time is 40 minutes (on a flat surface). Batteries are not furnished for the drive motor and transmitter (9v and four AAA UM4 size).
Hasegawa F/A-18D Hornet Night Attack, 1/48, PT3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed and one of the finest 1/48 F/A-18 kits available. Features all very fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells, pilot figure, detailed air inlets, optional position canopy and air brake, separately molded leading edge slats, flaps, ailerons & rudders, pilot boarding ladder and more.
Tamiya Ferrari 312B, 1/12, BS1207
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very highly detailed, large scale kit features super detailed 'Boxer' engine with wiring, working front and rear suspension with metal coil springs, semi-pneumatic rubber like tires, steerable front wheels, driver figure, detachable nose cowl and much more. The kit has not been started. Inside, it is as it left the factory with the colorful parts presentation cardboard intact and all parts bagged factory sealed. With decals and instructions. Please note that two tires in a 'blister' display have been opened but are in perfect condition.
Comet Curtiss Robin - 22 inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Model Airplane, 3303
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
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Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave and has splits. There are two versions of the Robin from Comet from this time period (1960s/70s) - this is the one with the larger 22 inch wingspan. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, detailed full size plans, building instructions, hardware, wheels and canopy material (if required), tissue, rubber and propeller. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Timber Creek Models D&RGW 3000 Series 30 Foot Box Car HOn3 Narrow Gauge - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 10901
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Excellent, highly detailed model features beautifully injection molded plastic main parts & very fine details, metal stock and full instructions.
Aurora 12 O'Clock High B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber, 1/46, 348-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
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Still factory sealed. Very rare and even more so in investment-grade condition. This is the first and only B-25 issued as a tie-in promotion with Twentieth Century Fox Television's hit "12 O'Clock High." Dated 1965. Some of the most valuable models are linked to TV or movie promotions and the "12 O'Clock High" series from Aurora is no exception. This example still has the factory seal intact. There are no creases, no stains and no fading. It is in NOS condition. Other kits in the series included the B-17, B-26, P-51, Me-109 and FW-190.
AMT 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria 2 Door HT Friction Drive Promo And 1950 Ford Four Door Sedan Key Wind Promo, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
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Includes both promos. The 60 Special still includes the friction drive; the Golden Hawk's drive has been removed. Original dealer models are in 'very good' condition. The body of the '55 is above average but it does have some warping, the most obvious being the 'kick-up' at the front of the front fenders; the 1950 is much better than average has only a small amount, mainly slight 'dishing' of the hood as shown. Factory plastic color and body paint are original, glossy and display very nice but both have general wear as shown. The clear on the Victoria is intact but has some of the typical buckling. The mirrored clear on the 1950 is in amazing 'excellent++' condition but it could use some cleaning. Both of these were always adult collector owned, so the tires are like new with no wear. No parts are missing and they are original except that 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.
PMC 1950s Opel Rekord 2 Door Sedan Promo, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
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Rare, and even rarer in this condition. Original dealer promotional model in 'very good++' condition - almost perfectly straight. The original friction drive is missing. The plastic/paint color is original and glossy but has light wear and light age foxing as shown. The clear is 'excellent.' The tires are brand new and it was never played with. No parts are missing (beyond the friction drive) and it is original except that 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.
Jo-Han 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Special Friction Drive Promo And AMT 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Promo, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
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Includes both promos. The 60 Special still includes the friction drive; the Golden Hawk's drive has been removed. Original dealer models are in 'good' condition. The 60 Special body is in above average condition with little warping; the Studebaker presents well but has a bit more warping, about average. Factory plastic color and body paint are original and glossy but both have general wear as shown. The clear on the Fleetwood is 'very good' but has light crazing typical of these types. The clear on the Studebaker is intact but only fair. The tires on both are almost like new - if it was played with, it was not for long. No parts are missing (beyond the Golden Hawk's friction drive) and they are original except that 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.
Jo-Han 1958 Chevrolet Nomad Station Wagon and 1955 Pontiac Star Chief 2 Door HT Friction Drive Promo, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
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Includes both friction motor promos. Original dealer models are in 'good' condition. the Pontiac is a Jo-Han product and I believe that the Nomad is SMP/AMT but it is not marked. The bodies are in above average condition and have only slight warping. Factory plastic color and body paint are original but both have general wear and age foxing as shown. The clear on the Pontiac is 'very good++' but can use cleaning; the clear on the Nomad is intact but has crazed as it often does. The tires on both are almost like new - if it was played with, it was not for long. No parts are missing and they are original except that the chassis are 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.
Revell F4U-1D Corsair - Sun Setter - Smithsonian Issue - (F4U1D), 1/32, 4472
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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1986 issue. Kit features detailed Pratt and Whitney R-2800 engine and removable cowling, opening canopy and complete cockpit, folding wings, clear landing lights, optional position landing gear and movable wheels and propeller The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Revell F4U-1 Corsair - (F4U1), 1/32, H278
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Classic, well-detailed large-scale kit dated 1970. Decals are for Corsair flown by Pacific Ace Ira Kepford. Features detailed Pratt and Whitney R-2800 engine and removable cowling, opening canopy and complete cockpit, folding wings, clear landing lights, optional position landing gear and movable wheels and propeller. Molded in blue and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Shell D.H. Heron II, 1/72, 03001-2
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Includes colorful decals for Shell Oil Corporate Aircraft or RAF version. Very nicely detailed and molded kit. Features optional position cabin door, interior cockpit, pilots and rear bulkhead, separately molded rudder, elevators and ailerons, retractable landing gear, rotating propellers, boarding stairs and four nicely molded passengers. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: one bulkhead and one door to a fuselage half. There is no other assembly. The actual aircraft has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: missing stand. The Heron was the result of a larger and redesigned Dove and first flew in 1950. It's ability to operate from rough fields and ease of maintenance quickly make it a favorite for feeder and independent airlines in the UK and overseas. Heron IIs were also selected by the RAF for the Queens Flight, which is a statement to it's reliability and safety.
Airfix Hawker HS-125 Dominie - (DH-125 HS-125 Bae-125), 1/72, RH-3009
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Lodela issue. This is the RAF Military version of the poplar business jet. Appears to be an early variant, perhaps the 1A or at the latest a 400 series. Can easily be built to business aircraft configuration if you supply your own decals and eliminate some of the small antenna. Features cockpit detail and crew, optional position main and emergency doors, separately molded elevators and ailerons and optional position landing gear. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Airbus A380 With Interior, 1/144, 04259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Very large and well detailed model of the double-decker giant airliner is .5 meters or 19.6 inches long when assembled and 174 pieces, a complete interior and much more.8 Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.