Arii Albatross Sailing Yacht, 1/36, A294-1500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very large (1/36 scale) ocean-going sailing yacht. Molded in white, black, chrome plate and with beautiful factory-cut out vac sails. Can be built with sails up or stowed. Includes full rigging instructions and display stand. Never started. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions. Measures 34.5 cm long and 44 cm high when assembled.
Revell RA-5C Vigilante - RVAH-7 USS Kitty Hawk, 1/72, 4367
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Dated 1988. High quality kit - very likely the best RA-5 available in this scale. Excellent molds with all fine recessed panel lines. Features detailed cockpit and detailed gear wells, optional position arresting hood and bay doors, clear camera lens and drop tank loadout. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora F8U-1 Crusader (F-8) - (F8U1), 1/48, 119-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Very rare first issue. This box art was only used for one year (or less) in 1957, then the more common 'ground' artwork was used till production ceased. A nice kit for that time, it features including retracting landing gear, removable tail section, detailed and removable jet engine, pilot, some cockpit detail and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts in the correct high-gloss early issue light grey. Features the correct 1st issue instructions showing the early stand, large rectangular-based stand and decal sheet correctly lacking the stand decal.
Monogram F3F-3 Grumman Navy Fighter - (F3F3) Four Star Issue, 1/32, PA70-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Original issue Action Model from 1961. Features a unique system of landing gear operation: when you pull the prop outward and rotate it CCW, the landing gear retracts. Then pull it outward and rotate it CW, and the gear extends. Push the prop in, and it freewheels as normal. Other features include movable control surfaces, detailed cockpit, full decals, sliding canopy, bracing material and instructions for rigging. Molded in red, yellow, silver and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals, rigging material and instructions. The box displays better than the 'very good' grade but has pieces of masking tape on the four short sides (once used to reseal the box). That is why it is graded as such.
Revell Lockheed L-1011 Tri Star Delta Airlines, 1/144, 3403
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed and the seal has drawn the box top slightly concave. Dated 1979. This is the Revell kit issued under the short-lived promotional name 'Advent.' Features detailed, optional position landing gear, realistic engine pods with good intake and exhaust and extensive Delta decals.
Monogram Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - (F6F5) White Box Issue, 1/48, 6832
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1973 issue of the classic Four Star kit from 1963. One of at least two known White Box variations; please note the text at the top. This version shows up less than the other. Wings fold properly as on actual aircraft - landing gear retracts including tail wheel and arresting hook - includes bombs, drop tanks and rockets. Molded in dark blue, black and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Mitsubishi Zero A6M5, 1/48, 5222
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1990 reissue of the famous late 1950s 'Four Star' kit. Don't build your original and valuable Zero! This is the perfect builder and is made from the same molds. One of the very popular and successful line of 1/48 World War II kits that Monogram issued through the 1960s. Kit features retracting landing gear, rotating wheels and prop, pilot and cockpit and optional drop tank. Molded in dark green, black and clear. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Please note, the decal backing paper has light stains but the actual transfers are clean and clear.
Monogram Mitsubishi Zero A6M5, 1/48, 5222
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
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Still factory sealed. 1991 reissue of the famous late 1950s 'Four Star' kit. Don't build your original and valuable Zero! This is the perfect builder as is made from the same molds. One of the very popular and successful line of 1/48 World War II kits that Monogram issued through the 1960s. Features retracting landing gear, rotating wheels and prop, pilot and cockpit and optional drop tank. Molded in dark green, black and clear.
Airfix C-130K Hercules With Bloodhound Missile / Launcher / Tractor, 1/72, 881
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Rare Type 3 logo kit. NOTE: Please read carefully, the Bloodhound has been neatly started. This is the excellent Airfix C-130 kit with RAF decals and has a matching scale Bristol Bloodhound Missile, launcher, transport truck and crew (with dog) included. C-130K kit is well detailed with movable control surfaces, opening cargo bay, full interior bay and cockpit detail, external fuel tanks, large display stand and rotating props. The C-130 has never been started and is still sealed in the factory bag. The Bloodhound HAS been neatly started. The truck is built (excellent++ quality) and painted (average quality). The missile has been built and painted to 'excellent++' quality. four parts of the launcher are perfectly assembled and work properly. There is no other assembly or painting and the missile kit is 100% complete.
Monogram 1932 Ford 'Deuce' Roadster Drag Strip Hot Rod, 1/24, PC55-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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1995 reissue of the 1959 'Four Star' kit. This issue retains the dramatic original box artwork by Bob Korta. Features channeled body, dropped axle, Mercury engine, three carburetors, ribbed cylinder heads, flame decals, roll and push bars, racing disc wheels, drag 'slicks', helmeted driver, stick shift, tuned exhausts and under-chassis detail. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Douglas DC-8 Jetliner TCA Trans-Canada Air Lines and Air Canada, 1/103, 390-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
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Very rare. Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'near mint+' condition. Aurora Plastics of Canada, Ltd. issue from 1964. Nicely done, large, very near 1/100 scale kit with full landing gear detail. Molded in white and clear and with the classic large clear Aurora 'World Triangle' base. According to the box top, this kit comes with two sets of decals - a large sheet of classic TCA markings for CF-TJA 801 which includes all TCA and DC-8 logos, stripes, windows, registration and more. The other sheet very large and extensive Air Canada decal sheet featuring full white and red vertical stabilizer and rudder wraps, complete side striping and windows, cockpit windows (although the kit has clear cockpit windows), black glare panel, full side logos, doors and registration CF-TJA. Naturally I cannot confirm this as the kit is still factory sealed; that is simply what I see in opened issues I have had. Aurora Canada issued the DC-9, 747 and DC-8 with this colorful Air Canada paint scheme.
Aurora Boeing 747 - Air Canada, 1/156, 391-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Late 1960s or early 1970s Aurora of Canada kit. This is Aurora's near 1/144 scale kit that features full landing gear, large display stand and an extensive Air Canada decal sheet with full red rudders with Maple Leaf logo, fuselage script and logos, glare shield and full side stripes. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the decals have micro-cracked. Please read the article on this website about saving old decals before using these or any older kit decals.
Dumas Trojan F-31 Yacht - 31 Inches Long For R/C Or Display, 1205
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very large radio controlled kit with finest hardwood constructions of pre-cut spruce, mahogany and birch. Includes all deck hardware and is designed for two prop drive. Measures 31 inches long with a 12 inch beam and a 3 inch draft. Can be run with electric or gas motors. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Rarebits P-51H or F-51H Conversion - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Features very high quality moldings, better than many injection molded kits. Includes new fuselage, wheels, prop, spinner and canopy for conversion of a P-51D injection molded kit to a P-51H or F-51H. Never started and complete. Please note this requires a base kit (not included). The Airfix P-51D is recommended but you could use the Monogram kit as well.
Hasegawa North American Rockwell F-86F Sabre Jet, 1/72, JS015-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Rare early issue small box. Well made and molded kit. Features optional position speed brakes and landing gear, drop tanks and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
Bandai Panzer H 18/2 Auf Gw II (105mm) WESPE Sd.Kfz.124, 1/48, 8221-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Rare 1/48 scale and part of the classic and highly detailed Bandai Pin Point armor series. Older but beautifully molded and feature full interior detail as well as flexible treads, many operating features and very detailed crew members.
Franklin Mint Armour Collection F-4D Phantom II Spunky IV, 1/48, B11F012
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Brand new, never removed from the box and complete. High quality die-cast model that is completely factory built and painted. When I saw this kit had never been removed from the packaging, I did not open it. If any of the paperwork is important to you, let me know before you purchase and I will check for you. This is what Franklin Mint says about each of these models: "Each of our die-cast models are hand-assembled and hand painted to ensure quality and authentic detail. To create each exciting precision replica, our designers and engineers make exhaustive examinations of their subject from every conceivable angle; photographing, sketching and in many cases studying the actual plans. Months are spent sculpting a scale prototype that captures even the most intricate details. The result: A precision-engineered model of unsurpassed quality that you will be proud to own and display. Each is a masterpiece of the model maker's art, reflecting our passion for perfection, our total commitment to superb craftsmanship, and our abiding respect for quality and authenticity."
Franklin Mint Armour Collection F-86 Sabre The Huff, 1/48, B11B631
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Rare. Brand new, never removed from the box and complete. High quality die-cast model that is completely factory built and painted. Please note the canopy is present, but Franklin Mint shipped them off the model. You have to snap it on to install it. When I saw this kit had never been removed from the packaging, I did not open it. If any of the paperwork is important to you, let me know before you purchase and I will check for you. This is what Franklin Mint says about each of these models: "Each of our die-cast models are hand-assembled and hand painted to ensure quality and authentic detail. To create each exciting precision replica, our designers and engineers make exhaustive examinations of their subject from every conceivable angle; photographing, sketching and in many cases studying the actual plans. Months are spent sculpting a scale prototype that captures even the most intricate details. The result: A precision-engineered model of unsurpassed quality that you will be proud to own and display. Each is a masterpiece of the model maker's art, reflecting our passion for perfection, our total commitment to superb craftsmanship, and our abiding respect for quality and authenticity."
MPC Junkers Ju-87B Stuka Profile Series - 2/Trop. 4/St.G2 'Immelmann' Libya 1941 - Gruppe Stuka Geschwader Z 'Immelmann' Eastern Front - 2/Trop. 1/St G1 Libya 1941, 1/72, 2-1107-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1970s issue of the popular 'Profile Series.' Very cleanly molded kit with decals for all three aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions. The decals are 'excellent' which is rare. Airfix molded these kits in England, sealed them in bags and shipped them to MPC. MPC added the decals, instructions and box and marketed them through numerous outlets in the USA including hobby shops, grocery stores, dime stores and department stores. This arrangement with Airfix was older than the Profile Series, dating back to when the very colorful Airfix 'Craftmaster' kits were marketed in the USA.
MPC Heinkel He-111H Profile Series - 6/KG 55 France 1940 / Benina Cyrenaica 1942 / 11/KG 53 Winter Northern Europe 1943/44 - (He111H), 1/72, 2-1511-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. In the 1970s, MPC released the very popular Profile Series. Inside each box was a quality Airfix kit but with MPC decals to build any of the three aircraft shown on the box top. Well detailed kit for that time featuring elevating and rotating gun and turret, full crew, movable ailerons, elevators and rudder, optional position landing gear and external bomb load.