Airfix Golden Hind Sir Francis Drake's Ship, 09258-4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$79
Still factory sealed. Dated 1977. Large scale model of Sir Francis Drake's English galleon that is famous for its circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580. The ship was originally named Pelican, but Drake re-named her in mid-voyage 1577 just before entering the Strait of Magellan. The name 'Golden Hind' was a compliment to his patron of the voyage, Sir Christopher Hatton. Hatton's family coat of arms was a golden female deer (hind). Well detailed kit with over 100 parts and is 18 inches long when assembled. Features fully detailed decks, 12 hull mounted cannons, 4 cannons and carriages, 5 crew figures, pre-formed rat lines, 6 pre-formed sails, full color flag sheet, display stand and nameplate, full instructions and rigging diagram.
Comet Curtiss Robin - 22 inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Model Airplane, 3303
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$36
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave. 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.
Merlin Models Rumpler CIII/4 - (Blue Box), 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$38
Still factory tape sealed. Limited production kit, less than 2000 made. This model normally includes nice injection molded parts and cast metal details with decals and instructions, but that cannot be verified without breaking the seal.
Pegasus IAR-80, 1/72, 1008
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
Limited run kit - only 2000 made. Features main injection molded parts with recessed panel line detail, injection molded clear canopy and metal landing gear struts and tail skid. Includes full decals and a painting guide on the back of the box with federal standard colors listed on the instructions. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The IAR-80 was a Romanian developed and produced fighter. It was a capable aircraft, shooting down several B-24s during the Ploesti Raid by the 15 Bomber Wing USAF. The aircraft served on both sides (Axis and Allies) during WWII and the 80c variant flew with the Air Force of Romania till 1952.
Aurora Bristol F2B Brisfit - (F.2B), 1/48, 113-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$69
1957 first issue. Dramatic Jo Kotula artwork. The kit inside is mint and never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell F-105B Thunderchief 'Thud', 1/75, H166
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$39
1976 version, still mint in the factory seal. This is one of the last releases slightly modified 'S' kit from 1958. Features optional position landing gear, movable wheels, four bombs, pilot figure and hinged cockpit canopy and refueling probe.
ITC Martin MB-2 Bomber, 1/78, 3725-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$25
Original issue from the late 1950s/early 1960s with the finest mold quality. This is an excellent model for that time and is still popular today. Molded in dark green and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The famous first bomber to sink a battleship under any circumstances. Billy Mitchell arranged to have the ex-WWI German Battleship Ostfriesland used as target practice for 6 MB2s, and the ship sank in 25 minutes.
Kader Vickers Viscount BEA - British European Airways, 1/121, 393
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Ex-Lincoln molds. Very close to 1/144 scale. Good detail and complete decals including all pin stripes. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Easy Built Models Wright Flyer 1 1903 - Museum Model Series Issue, 1/20, D-10
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$28
Still factory sealed. Very large scale 1/20 wood and tissue model with a 24 inch wingspan.
CAM Soviet / Russia Insignias Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3, 1/32
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$9
Includes #32-A029, 32-A027 and 32-A028 decal sets. All three are mint, never used and from climate controlled storage.
Monogram Messerschmitt Bf-110 E-1 - Blue Box Issue (Bf110E1), 1/72, 6812
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$32
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade condition, but the seal has a spit on the bottom. This is the Mattel Logo Issue with no price suffix on part number.
Revell Northrop SM-62 Snark - History Makers Issue, 1/80, 8612
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$58
Factory sealed. 1982 limited edition. Very nicely detailed kit with base and launcher. Never started. Factory sealed bag or 100% inventoried with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Pioneer 2 Beechcraft Kansan AT-11 - USAF or Turkish, 1/72, 4-4009
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Has decals for both versions. Well detailed and molded. Has all recessed panel line detail and interior. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell F-15A 'Eagle' - USAF, 1/100, 4067
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$14
Still factory sealed. Dated 1989 and features movable air intakes, cockpit detail, full landing gear, AIM-7 Sparrow missiles and with USAF markings.
Airfix DH Tiger Moth II Craftmaster, 1/72, 4-29
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
Great colorful 1960s artwork of a pilot and his instructor making a low pass at the airfield. Very nicely molded and detailed kit. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: instructions are photocopies
Cooperativa Sukhoi Su-25 UBK Frogfoot - USSR or Czechoslovak Air Force, 1/72, R72005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Finely molded with all recessed panel lines, photoetched details and film instruments. Includes good cockpit detail, separately molded ailerons and rudder and a very large number of under-wing weapons. Has markings for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Model Shipways Colonial Schooner Sultana 1767 - 17 Inches Long, 1/64
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$65
Excellent wood and metal ship kit. Features excellent hardwood precarved hull, a large number of cast metal fittings, scribed (planked) wood deck, wood stock as required, tapered wood mast/spars, rigging material and very detailed plans/instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (metal fittings) are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Frog DH Hornet F.Mk.3 LR Fighter - No 41 Sq RAF 1950 or No. 19 Sq 1950, 1/72, F239
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
Includes parts and decals to make either aircraft. Excellent full color painting guide is located on the bottom of the box. Typical high quality Frog kit with fine panel lines and no rivet detail so it builds up to a realistic model. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Hornets took part in a major incident in US/UK/PRC relations on July 23, 1954, when PLAAF La-7s (or -11s) shot down Cathay Pacific DC-4 VR-HEU near Hong Kong. Hornets from 80 Squadron Kai Tak (not depicted in the Frog kit decals) are scrambled and the first to locate the survivors. Two days later, 7th Fleet AD-1s splash two Lavochkins in the same area.
Airmodel XF5U-1 Flying Pancake/Flapjack - Bagged - (XF5U1), 1/72, 138
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$24
Very nicely molded with all fine recessed panel lines. Basic vac kit with main airframe parts and clear canopy. Complete and never started. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform kits. They are not recommended for beginners.
Minicraft IJN Takao Heavy Cruiser, 1/700, B-18-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
Very highly detailed 1/700 waterline kit. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, instructions and decals (if issued).