Cleveland Spad XIII C.1 Balsa Flying Model Airplane Kit, 1/16, SF-13
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, fully formed wooden wheels, fully formed balsa nose and thrust bearing, wood blocks as required, clear material for the windshield, highest quality plans and 5 sheets of color insignia. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called 'The Aviation Craze' that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviations great Recruiter, Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Sterling Piper Tri-Pacer - 44 Inch Wingspan Radio Controlled Flying Aircraft, FS37
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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Rare and superb older kit designed for radio control and .049 to .10 engines - could be easily converted to electric power if you wish. Features all die-cut quality balsa and plywood, very rugged 50+% sheeted construction, pushrods, hardware, heavy plastic nose and air scoop, clear windows, complete decals and much more. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The other parts have been inventoried and they are all present except the plastic hinge material. With decals, plans and detailed instructions on the plans.
Airfix Heinkel He-111 H-20 Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 3-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Dramatic artwork of He-111s on a low-level bombing raid over London. Kit features elevating and rotating gun and turret, full crew, movable ailerons, elevators and rudder, optional position landing gear and external bomb load. Molded in silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Peterbilt 379 Wrecker Truck, 1/25, 7541
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very highly detailed kit with hundreds of parts. Features full engine, removable hood, rolling chassis built just like the actual truck, full suspension and steering, complete interior and more. There is a very large and intricate decal sheet with all the red trim and stripes. Molded in white, brown, gray, clear,chrome plate and with rubber wheels. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Aurora The Charger 1923 Ford Model T Rod, 1/32, 536-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Features great hardbox artwork of children taunting the young rod owner while the police makes out a ticket. Dated 1963 and one of Aurora's finer early efforts in this scale. Well detailed for that time. Features full engine and exhaust, full interior, good molded-in underside detail with separate front axle/springs, custom body, top, stake rear body and full decals. Molded in antique gold and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 3 Motorcycles Gift Set / C1163 Harley Custom Show Bike / C1161 Triumph Show Bike / C1185 BSA Motorcycle, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Very Rare and from the mid 1960s. Special printed heavy cardboard car includes all three kits. The entire assembly is still factory shrink wrapped, although there is a split.
Varney 40' Billboard Reefer Gerber Baby Food Car with Sprung Trucks - Craftsman Kit, HO, R-39
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Excellent kit featuring real sprung trucks and steel car sides and ends that are factory prepainted and lettered for Gerber. The roof is also metal and factory painted. This issue has a plastic underbody that is factory mint - it has not warped. 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 instructions.
Dale Newton - Red Ball 40 Foot Wood Box Car Quaker Oats - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, HO, 24
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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The Red Ball Line has been famous for fidelity and diversity for 70 years. Please read the article on this website covering the history of this manufacture. M. Dale Newton Red Ball HO scale kit with the famous quality heavy cardstock embossed and printed car sides. This kit has very colorful Quaker Oats advertising. Also includes milled hardwood roof, hardwood floor, numerous cast metal parts still in the factory envelope, wood and metal stock and full instructions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Ambroid Speedy Poultry & Reefer Combination Car With Sprung Trucks- HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 10
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Rare combination 1920/30 live poultry and ice reefer car of a very unique design. Includes real sprung metal trucks. Limited edition - one of 5000 made. High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO 'Craftsman' kits. These models build an accurate and fully detailed prototype. Ambroid kits were limited release models that are widely considered to be the standard of quality for fine HO Craftsman style kits. Features all Northeastern Scale Lumber. Includes pre-cut and carved hardwood pre-scribed sides, roof and floor as required, milled detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, an inventoried envelope of metal detail parts, ventilated sides for the poultry section, ladders and full instructions and plans. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. If you have an interest in these highly accurate HO kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website. Please cut and paste this link in your browser to see it - http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plastic-model-kit-history/the-ho-scale-model-railroading-revolution-of-the-1940s/
Revell Focke-Wulf Fw-190 D-9 Dora - (FW190D9), 1/32, 4775
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1998 Revell of Germany issue in large scale. Features full cockpit, removable cowl to show Jumo engine, sliding canopy, pilot figure and moving wheels and propeller. There is a large, excellent condition decal sheet for the aircraft shown on the box top photo. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pocher Mercedes-Benz 500K-AK Cabriolet 1935, 1/8, K93
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Pocher made the finest automobile models ever created. The detail and working parts on these long out-of-production kits is amazing. This kit has 1606 parts of plastic, brass, steel, leather, iron, rubber, copper and many more. Working features include operating steering, working suspension, doors that open and close with operating door latches and handles, windows that raise and lower via the working cranks, starting handle that operates the crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons etc. in the engine, convertible top that can be raised and lowered and much more. This kit has never been started and all parts are still sealed in the factory bags. Includes decals and instructions. Recommended for experienced models only. Please note that this is the version with the simplified wheel construction. Each wheel features only about 12 parts. The previous method is very detailed but each wheel is built with well over 100 parts via individual spoke placement. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
Renwal Sopwith Triplane Aeroskin - Lt. Col. R Collishaw's Aircraft, 1/72, 266-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc-
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Still factory sealed but please note that the factory printed the box colors slightly off register. Contains pre-colored Aeroskin fabric created to resemble fabric covered aircraft. No painting needed since all designs are printed on the fabric. You build the inner structure of the aircraft then cover it, similar to the construction of the actual aircraft.
Revell Lockheed P-38J Lightning, 1/32, 4749
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Features 113 parts, full underwing stores, detailed Allison engines with removable cowls, opening cockpit hood, detailed cockpit, four 50 cal. machine guns and one 20mm cannon and movable wheels and props. Has decals for 'Pudgy IV'. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Academy Lockheed P-38L Pathfinder Lightning, 1/48, 2251
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Very cleanly molded with excellent detail. Features all fine recessed panel lines, correct 'L' variant parts, detailed cockpit, optional position canopy, Pathfinder equipment and more.
AMT 1972 GMC Stepside Pickup - Stock or Street/Show Custom, 1/25, T409
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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First issue in excellent condition. Has parts to build the versions described. Features detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, full interior detailed underside and more. Molded in white, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. All the parts that were factory sealed (the vast majority) are still in factory sealed bags. The chrome, clear and tires are the only parts that were never factory sealed. They have been inventoried complete. Includes instructions and decals in 'excellent' condition.
Revell 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop, 1/25, H1374
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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1973 issue of this popular and perhaps the best detailed kit of the famous '55 in this scale. Features complete stock 265 CID engine with stock 4bbl carb, optional 409 CID engine with dual quads or supercharger, full engine compartment, opening hood, excellent suspension and steering linkage, full exhaust and fuel tank detail, complete stock or custom interior with roll bar, opening doors, opening hood, 'steerable' (movable) front wheels, chrome side trim, hood ornament, light buckets and more. Molded in ivory, chrome plate and clear. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed (chrome only) is still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Revell Boeing 747-400 KLM - (747), 1/144, 04222
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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From 1994. Very well molded kit. Features fine recessed panel lines, detailed gear wells and landing gear. Excellent KLM decal sheet with maintenance stencils. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Douglas A-4E Skyhawk - Marines VMA-121 / VMA-311 / VMA-211 / US Navy VA-212 USS Hancock, 1/48, P-12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Very nicely molded kit with fine recessed and raised panel detail and very fine raised rivet moldings. Includes cockpit detail and rocket, iron bomb and drop tank load out. Has decals and paint guide for all four aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Grumman F-14A Tomcat - VF211 USS Constellation / VF-114 USS Kitty Hawk, 1/48, 5A29-2000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Large and well detailed 1/48 scale kit. High quality kit from the best days of Fujimi. Very fine recessed and raised panel lines. Features detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy, wings that swing, optional loadouts of AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow, drop tanks and more. Has decals for both version. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
MPM Hansa Brandenburg W-29 Of Friedrich Christiansen - (W.29), 1/72, 72058
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Accurate model of Friedrich Christiansen's aircraft. Includes photetched parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Ob erleutnant zu See Friedrich Christiansen is one of the best known German Naval Aviators. He was born on December 12, 1879 in Wyk-on-Fohr and the son of a sea captain. He was captivated by flying and earned his pilot's license in March of 1914. He became and instructor and was called up as a naval aviator in August at the 'old' age of 35. In September 1917 he took command of the Naval Air Station Zeebrugge and by December 11 he was awarded the Blue Max (Pour le Merite). Friedrich flew over 440 operational missions including raids on Dover and Ramsgate, rescue sorties, shipping attacks and more. He achieved at least 13 victories - including one submarine and one airship, but some sources credit him with as many as 27 victories. At least six of his victories were achieved as the commanding observer of the HB W.29. On July 4, 1918, he claimed two Felixstowe F2A flying boats as his first W.29 confirmed victories. After the war he rejoined the navy and became a pilot for Dornier, flying the world-famous DO-X, then easily the largest seaplane in the world. One of my relatives met the aircraft on it's South and North American tour. She was a waitress and she with a friend were selected to provide the food for a lunch on board the DO-X in Miami. The Germans contracted with the restaurant that employed her for the food, but wanted it served on the special and unique DO-X china, made just for this aircraft. My relative and her friend 'liberated' two medium size bread plates - one of which I received back in the late 1990s. Always underpowered and short on range, the flying boats were retired but one survived the scrap yard and found a home in the 1930s in the Berlin Air Museum, but it and the remaining china was destroyed in a Allied air raid.