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Revell History Makers Mercury Capsule with Atlas Booster, 1/110, 8647

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

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Still factory sealed. 1983 limited reissue from the original 1950s "S" Atlas molds, which were modified in the 1960s for the Moon Shot. Highly detailed with ramp, launcher and full ground equipment.

Pyro Flintlock Dueling Pistol 1776, 1/1, C229-150

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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NOTE: only includes one pistol. The other one is missing. The one has never been started and is complete with all parts and instructions. Hardbox issue from about 1966. Very nice full size (1/1 scale) model. Molded in wood brown and gun metal silver. In addition to cars, ships, planes and figures, Pyro added an excellent line of well-known and not-so-well-known life-sized (1/1) scale pistol and rifle models to their line. In each case Pyro gained access to the actual weapon during the kit design, insuring a very accurate model. This is a full size model is based on actual examples made in 1776 in Charleville, St. Etienne, France. At that time, the Flintlock was the ominous firearm known. It worked on the 'Snaphance' type action in which a flint, held by two jaws of the hammer, snaps forward to spark against the steel of the powder pan at the pull of the trigger. The maximum range of the .65 caliber shot was about 120 feet. At that distance, however, the best you could do is knock your adversary off balance. At 60 to 80 feet, the gun was deadly. Consequently, the number of paces in a duel was decided upon the depth of the insult and the degree of friendliness between the duelers.

Fador 1905 White Steamer, 1/16

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Dated November of 1949. Very well detailed for that time. Features a large number of die-cut, machined and saw cut wooden parts as well as excellent plastic wheels, headlights, steering wheel, horn and lanterns. There are also metal parts, metal stock and die-cut cardstock parts. Includes full-size, superb fold-out instructions with multiple elevation drawings, numerous detail drawings and templates, two photos of the completed model and extensive instructions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts present. Fador was another maker of big 1/16 classic cars and competed with the bigger Hudson Miniatures. Fador called the line 'Smallersters' and the design & parts breakdown of the kits are very similar. The full name was Fador Mfg. Company and the address was 501E. Clinton St., Elmira, NY. Hudson Miniatures, launched in 1948, apparently beat Fador to the market by at least a year or more. Hudson's national success probably lead Fador to choose the same subject (antique cars) and in the same scale, 1/16. Hudson snatched up the most obvious classic automobiles for kit subjects, forcing Fador to select very carefully. Fortunately, they chose well and they are still the only models ever made of these subjects. There is no record of Fador making any plastic kits; the introduction and overwhelming popularity of the Revell/Gowland Highway Pioneers and the models that quickly followed probably drove them out of the market. This was the fate of most wooden kit manufacturers who did not make the transition. In 1949 the Fador line consisted of a 1909 Hupmobile Roadster, 1904 Cadillac Runabout, 1905 REO 4 Passenger Runabout and one kit that was "3 In 1' - it made one of the following: 1909 EMF Single Rear Seater, 1909 EMF Touring or EMF Roadster. The Baker Electric kit was introduced in 1950 and possibly others as well.

Fador 1908 Baker Electric, 1/16

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Rare kit dated August of 1950. Very well detailed for that time. Features mainly die-cut, machined and saw-cut wooden parts and excellent plastic wheels and lanterns. Also includes metal parts, metal stock and die-cut cardstock. Has excellent, large full-size fold-out plans with numerous elevations, a great many detail drawings and extensive instructions. The kit has never been started. The small parts are either still in the internal factory sealed bag or inventoried complete and the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. We think of electric cars of new; nothing could be further from the truth. From 1900 to 1915 at least 25 well-known electric car manufacturers advertised vehicles which '...were clean, quite, stylish and easy to operate - the only car for a lady.' And how true this was! Early automobiles were notoriously noisy with dirty exhaust and the constant requirement to handle smelly gasoline by hand. The Baker Electric was one of the longer ranged models - when all six batteries were fully charge it could travel about 75 miles - acceptable even today for a commute. The wheelbase was 80 inches and it had a convertible top that could be lowered or raised. Fador was another maker of big 1/16 classic cars and competed with the bigger Hudson Miniatures. Fador called the line 'Smallersters' and the design & parts breakdown of the kits are very similar. The full name was Fador Mfg. Company and the address was 501E. Clinton St., Elmira, NY. Hudson Miniatures, launched in 1948, apparently beat Fador to the market by at least a year or more. Hudson's national success probably lead Fador to choose the same subject (antique cars) and in the same scale, 1/16. Hudson snatched up the most obvious classic automobiles for kit subjects, forcing Fador to select very carefully. Fortunately, they chose well and they are still the only models ever made of these subjects. There is no record of Fador making any plastic kits; the introduction and overwhelming popularity of the Revell/Gowland Highway Pioneers and the models that quickly followed probably drove them out of the market. This was the fate of most wooden kit manufacturers who did not make the transition. In 1949 the Fador line consisted of a 1909 Hupmobile Roadster, 1904 Cadillac Runabout, 1905 REO 4 Passenger Runabout and one kit that was "3 In 1' - it made one of the following: 1909 EMF Single Rear Seater, 1909 EMF Touring or EMF Roadster. The Baker Electric kit was introduced in 1950 and possibly others as well.

Hasegawa YF-16 or F-16A Fighting Falcon, 1/72, 1110

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

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Very well molded with all fine recessed panel lines. Features cockpit detail and extensive under-wing weapons. Includes markings for 2 developmental aircraft. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

White Eagle Vultee BT-13A Vibrator - Bagged, 1/48, 112

Vacuform Model Kit,   Box Condition: Bagged

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Basic vacuform kits with main airframe parts, seats and canopy only. Canopy is in 'as new' condition. It has not yellowed and is still attached to a protective form that it was originally shipped with. Comes with excellent full size plans and a list of reference material. NOTE: parts have been professionally cut out and are ready for final sanding and fitting. Inventoried with all parts and plans. Vacuform kits are only recommended for people experienced with this type of kit. Previous experience and scratch building skills are required.

Monogram Super G Constellation C-121C MATS Transport, 1/131, 7591

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

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Still factory sealed. 1975 White Box issue. Very nicely molded and detailed kit with traditional high Monogram quality. Uses the same molds as the very popular civil TWA Super Constellation 'Four Star' kit.

Chris Proctor Details for 1/48 Scale I-19 Submarine, 1/48

Resin Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

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If you just happen to have the very rare 1/48 I-19 IJN operating sub kit, here are a large number of resin details for it, made by Chris Proctor. Many are factory sealed and some are loose; all are new and never used. Includes splash guard, arm rails, 93x Binoculars, 7pcs fold down seats, lower conning tower doors, rudder bar access hatch, 15 pcs window frames, main air intake vents (set of four), a Mikes Subworks Dumas/Pittman Motor Mount (end terminals), capstans/rollers, bridge instruments, what looks like a compass platform/binnacle, what appears to be gun barrels, antenna insulators and much more.

Revell USS Missouri - Narrow Box First Issue Pre 'S' Kit, 1/535, H301-198

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+++

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First release 1953 hardbox pre 'S' kit. This is the first ship that Revell cut the molds for. Earlier Revell ship releases were Ex-Gowland and Gowland molds for the small scale sailing ship series. Although the box is graded VG (very good), it has excellent color and little wear. Inside the kit is 100% correct. The plastic is the high gloss medium gray. All small parts are still sealed in the factory cello bag and the original flag sheet is included. The instructions are the correct 'large' release for the first issue. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present.

Entex Sturmgeschutz IV Assault Gun, 1/15, 8481

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

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From Imai/Bandai molds. Very large 1/15 scale kit. Includes excellent suspension detail, opening inspection and man hatches, individually molded track links, crew member and much more. Never started. Most parts are still in the factory sealed bags; the few that are not still factory sealed have been inventoried and NOTE: headlight #99 is missing the small mounting stem (easily made from wire, round stock or pulled sprue) and #81, an "L" bracket that is not seen after assembly. Part 81 mounts under the turret roof and supports the tank commander if you with to have him in the hatch. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes instructions and decals.

Revell 1929 Duesenberg Model J Highway Pioneers - US Antique Series, 1/32, H72-89

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

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Original issue dated 1954 in rare investment-grade 'near mint' condition inside and out. The US Antique series was the first one to have real box art for the exact kit inside. This kit is from old hobby shop stock and has never been sold retail until now. Inside the box, it has not been started. All the parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag. Includes instructions. This is from the issues produced with Gowland & Gowland as it carries their 'balloon' logo on the box top a the lower right. Not long after this, the Gowland logo would disappear completely, leaving only the Revell logo. It is also worth noting that this is one of the first non-generic Highway Pioneers boxes. Earlier boxes were all the same, with the kit number and car stamped on the side, usually with a red or black rubber stamp. This box is completely dedicated to the Duesenberg kit, and even has advertisements for very early Pre-S issue Revell 1954 ship and aircraft kits on the long sides. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.

Revell 1910 Ford Model T Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H32

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Mint

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In rare, investment grade condition. This is old hobby shop stock that has never been offered for retail sale until now. 1952 first year issue with the box is in amazing 'mint' factory-fresh condition. Inside, the kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present. Molded in black plastic. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.

MPC Piping Hot 1926 Morris Cowley Roadster Stock or Wild Drag, 1/32, 1010

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

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Builds a stock Morris Cowley roadster with a rumble seat or a very wild dragster/street rod. Never started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in factory sealed bags. The parts that were never factory sealed (chrome) have been inventoried complete with the decals and instructions.

Pyro Chevrolet 1937 Custom Convertible, 1/32, C299-50

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc-

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Late 1960s Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. This model is nicely detailed and has a tree of chrome parts and clear parts also. The box states that it can be converted to a 'road racing' or slot car. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: one very small bumper brace on the body has broken off and missing - the other side is intact so one can be scratch built from stock plastic.

Wheel Works 1934 Ford Roadster HO Scale, 1/87, WW-106

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

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Very finely cast and amazingly well detailed for this scale. All metal kit is intended for HO layouts but are considered fine kits on their own. This is an all-metal kit. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.

National Motor Co 1929 Packard Standard Eight Sedan HO Scale, 1/87, 706

Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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Very finely cast and amazingly well detailed for this scale. All metal kit is intended for HO layouts but are considered fine kits on their own. This is an all-metal kit. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.

Airfix Westland Whirlwind - Type 3 Logo Bagged, 1/72, 99

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

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Third type logo. Bagged type three logo kit with header. Has been previously opened. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. 112 Whirlwinds were built after the prototype flew in October of 1938. Two Squadrons flew the single seat fighter bomber on anti-shipping strikes and long range escort duties.

Airfix Fieseler Storch Fi-156 - North African or Russian Campaigns, 1/72, 127

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc+

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Still factory sealed. 1960s type three logo header. Nicely molded and detailed for that time. Contains decals for two aircraft - 'Max' in North African service and 6M+YN from the early Russian campaign.

Imai M60 US Army Medium Tank Motorized With Cam Drive and Automatic Transmission, 1/25, 1-4204-1498

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

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Very rare. Still factory sealed. Large scale (1/25) model is motorized with an RE-56 motor (the box says it is included) and has an amazing array of features. The 'Special Automatic Transmission' gives improved climbing ability by doubling the torque and switches to low-torque for faster, level road running. You can select forward or reverse and a cam provides a choice of steering patterns. The turret also rotates and the gun barrel moves up and down. The treads are built separately and you can vary the length as needed. Idler wheels are spring cushioned. Knowing Imai, there are more probably more features but I cannot confirm that since the kit is still factory sealed.

ESCI Douglas R4D-5 South Pole Pioneer (C-47) - US Navy, 1/72, 9019

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc-

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Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines, full cockpit and interior, optional position doors, JATO rockets and skis. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.