Old Plastic Model Kits

Aurora United States Air Force Pilot (Steve Canyon), 1/8, 409-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM-

Rare kit in fantastic 'Near Mint-' condition. The color and gloss is as new, all four corners are solid, there is no tape or tags and no marks from any older tape or tags. There is no fading or litho loss; the only flaw is light edge wear at the top as shown. This kit was also issued as 'Steve Canyon' Air Force Pilot. Very desirable large-scale model with 'Famous Fighters' sunburst logo. Dated 1958 but likely from '59 or 60. If you look closely, the artwork is the first issue F8U Crusader with the Air Force pilot placed in the foreground. Well detailed large 1/8 scale kit includes all pilot equipment and display base. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Please note that decals did not come with this issue.

Quality Craft Models Two HOn3 East Broadtop 3 Bay Hoppers - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 342

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

Includes two full kits. Excellent model that builds a detailed duplicate of the prototype. Features hardwood parts that are completely cut and milled to shape, numerous cast metal accessories, detailed instructions and plans and very complete decals. The kit has never been started. The small fittings are still in the factory sealed bag. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Long after manufacturers turned to plastic ready-to-run rolling stock, Quality Craft continued to produce high quality models you could build. Headquartered in Northumberland, PA, they gave the craftsman an opportunity to build a state-of-art kit and show their skill.

Comet Grumman S2F Hunter - Large Scale, 1/54, PL801-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Very near 1/48 scale kit. As with most Comet kits, this one is very nicely molded with all recessed panel detail and no unsightly rivets. Features retractable sonar dome and MAD boom, extensive clear windows, wing search light with clear cover, rocket under-wing load out, rotating props and display stand. The kit has never been started. The contents are either in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Revell Chance Vought Cutlass F7U-3 - Pre-S Kit - (F7U3), 1/59, H211-89

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

1954 Pre-'S' hardbox with artwork by Richard Kishady. Box has excellent color and gloss. Inside, the kit is mint. It has never been started and the small parts are still factory bag sealed. Complete with decals and instructions.

Revell Sikorsky H-19 - 'S' Issue, 1/48, H227-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

First issue of this kit dated 1955 with 'S' boxart by Richard Kishady. The box is in exceptional 'Excellent++' condition with like-new color and gloss, four solid corners and no price tag or tape marks or residue. Kit features detailed cockpit and two pilots, rotating main and tail rotors, detailed engine and optional position clam-shell nose doors, winch and 'downed' pilot and clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. The parts are still sealed in the factory internal bag. With decals and instructions present.

RCM Monitor Ironclad 1862, 1/72

Vacuform Model Kit,   Box Condition: Bagged

SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Kit includes many resin and/or metal details. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.

Revell Focke-Wulf Ta-152H - Staffelkapitain's Aircraft 2 Staffel/I Gruppe/JG301 1945 or 1st Staffel/II Gruppe/JG3 Defense of the Reich 1945, 1/72, H81

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

Features pilot figure, optional position landing gear, moving propeller and paint guide & decals for two versions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Revell Messerschmitt Bf-110C-4/B Day Fighter - (Bf-110C 4/b), 1/32, 85-5523

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: NM

Dated 2007. Large and well detailed kit. Features hinged canopies, full cockpit and landing gear detail, removable cowls with detailed engines and four nose mounted machine guns. Has markings for two Battle of Britain aircraft: 3./ZG 26 and 2./EGr 210. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

OEZ Sukhoi Su-7 BKL / BMK 'Fishpot' - Czech / India / Algeria / Iraq / Afghanistan / Poland / East German Air Forces, 1/48, 2

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

Very well detailed and large (1/48) kit. Decals for CSSR - Indian - Algerian and Soviet Aircraft. Includes national markings for Iraq/Afghanistan/Poland/East German Air Forces with a Su-22 1/48 decal sheet by Propagteam. Never started. Factory sealed bag or 100% inventoried with all parts/decals and instructions present.

Revell Macchi MC-200 Saetta, 1/72, 4160

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

1985 Revell of Germany issue from the original 1960s molds. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

MPC Junkers Ju-88 A-4 Profile Series - 11/KG 3 'Blitz Geschwader' North Russian Front 1941 / 1 St(F)/121 Libya 1942 / 11/KG 54 Totenkopf Geschwader Russia 1942, 1/72, 2-1505-150

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

Profile Series from the 1970s. Contains markings for all three versions. From quality Airfix molds. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.

Jo-Han Chance Vought F4U-1 Corsair - Major Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington / Lt. Ira Kepford - (F4U1), 1/72, A-103

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

Very nicely molded model with fine detail. Features all recessed panel lines, underwing drop tank, rockets and bombs, pilot, optional position landing gear, clear display stand, painting guide and decals for Major Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington or Lt. Ira Kepford. The model as never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: decals are flaking badly.

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: Exc

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.

Revell Fiat CR-42 Falco, 1/72, 4171

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Mint

Still factory sealed.

Glenn Garfield Ang Payment Link Only, 1/48

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Mint

Revell Cutty Sark Clipper Ship, 1/96, H394-1000

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

1964 issue with fantastic framable box art by John Steel. This is an early issue that has the factory painted copper hull below the waterline. Condition of the factory paint is excellent. The kit is molded in black, dark brown and ivory/white. Large and highly detailed kit. Measures 36 inches long and 22 inches high when assembled. Features 20 crew members, full deck details, preformed rat lines, decals, flag sheet and excellent instructions for assembly and rigging. Includes all required rigging thread, blocks and chain. Never started. The white/ivory parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The black and brown parts bag had a tear, so I opened it and did a full inventory - all black and brown parts are present and in a new bag. Includes instructions and special booklet 'The Cutty Sark And The Days Of Sail.'

Novo Fairey Firefly F Mk.1 - Royal Dutch Navy Sumatra or Canadian Navy HMCS Magnificent 1950 - (ex-Frog), 1/72, 78125

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

From quality ex-Frog molds. Builds Canadian Navy Firefly from the HMCS Magnificent 1950 or from the 860 Sq, Royal Dutch Naval Air Service, Northern Sumatra 1946. Very nicely molded kit with little to no rivet detail so you can build a realistic scale model. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Marvel US Army Duck Amphibian DUKW, 1/32

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

Rare kit from the 1940s. Measures 11.8 inches long when assembled. Features all wood constructions, fully formed wheels and detailed plans. Never started and complete. Box has wear as shown but the kit inside is excellent and still wrapped in the original tissue. Marvel was located in Seaford, Long Island NY and the line included the speedboat 'Bootsy,' the boat Matthew Dunlop, US PT Boat PT-11 and speed boat Notre Dame.

Revell Sneaky Pete Custom Pickup Truck, 1/25, H1380

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Very nice kit from 1977. Well detailed for that time. Features detailed chassis, suspension and exhaust, full engine, forward-tilting front doghouse, custom chrome 'Big Truck' grill shell and bumper, detailed interior and CB radio, chrome running boards, truck bed with opening tail gate, two chrome air horns and much more. Molded in a deep metallic bronze, chrome, clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are 'excellent++' and include the white panels shown on the box art.

SIG The '29er - 20 inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Model, FF-21

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

Typical high quality SIG kit with complete building and flying instructions, full size, detailed plans, plastic propeller, wheels, contest rubber, die cut parts, covering material and full decals. Stick and tissue construction with big 20.5 inch wingspan. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.