Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$125
Rare kit with a fascinating history. These molds are believed to be the oldest production plastic ship model in US modeling history. The kit started as the Varney Fleet Sub in the mid 1940s. It is widely regarded as the very first USA all-plastic construction kit of a military vessel. Varney produced an all plastic aircraft kit at the same time, the PT-17. It is the #1 candidate for the first plastic airplane kit in the USA. Varney was a famous manufacture of model trains, first O then a leader in HO models. The two new additions did not sell very well - remember, the Gowland/Revell 'Highway Pioneers' had yet to be issued, so the boom in modeling had not occurred. Varney soon sold the molds for the Fleet Sub and the PT-17 to O-Lin (along with the molds for a fantastic multi-media kit with a wooden hull and plastic fittings, the Varney PT Boat). O-Lin was a joint venture by Paul Lindberg and Mr. Olsen. O-Lin successfully reissued the PT Boat with an injection molded hull and deck, PT-17 Stearman and Fleet Sub but modified the molds for the Sub. The original Varney kit had a solid, one-piece black hull and gray fittings. O-Lin engineers created a two-piece hull that provided a hollow hull and made from the same shot of plastic as the fittings. The 'Lin' in O-Lin, Paul Lindberg, was already well known for his publication of articles and plans for flying model aircraft in some of the leading aviation publications in the 1940/50s. Mr. Lindberg soon bought out Mr. Olsen and began marketing the same O-Lin kits under 'The Lindberg Line.' One immediate change was the box art. O-Lin box art was usually two or three color and not very exciting. Near the end of O-Lin, the partners asked Ray Gaedke to provide some box art. The bright colors and vivid action were an immediate hit, and Paul Lindberg took this lesson and Mr. Gaedke with him to the new 'Lindberg Line.' Lindberg continued to issue the old Varney kits with the O-Lin modifications. The kit has been issued by a resurgent Lindberg as late at 2009, likely making it the longest running plastic ship kit in US history. This model is in superb condition. The Ray Gaedke box art has perfect color and gloss, four solid corners and only the light wear shown. Inside, the model has not been started. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes 'excellent+' condition decals and 'near mint' condition instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$18
Still factory sealed. The final variant of the Flagon series was the 'G' with a pilot and WSO. Very nicely molded model with all fine recessed panel lines and air-to-air missiles. This kit is from ex-Pioneer 2 molds.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$40
1983 limited edition. This is the only reissue of this large and highly detailed kit 'S' kit originally from the late 1950s. It features the Corporal Missile and transporter-erector/launcher that functions like the real one. Never started. The launcher/vehicle parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the Corporal missile was not sealed and has been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
Dramatic artwork of He-111s on a very daring super-low-level bombing raid over London. This kit features over 75 pieces, elevating gun and rotating turret, pilot and crew, movable ailerons, elevators and rudder, optional position landing gear, external bomb load and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$16
Factory sealed blister pack from 1973. Well molded kit with flexible treads, detailed bogies and rotating turret. Includes a color paint guide and markings for the Commanding Officer's tank No.3 Sqn No.1 Tank Division Malaya, 1942 from the Fall of Singapore.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$58
Frist issue of the 'Pacific Raiders' in a 1965 hardbox; not the common reissue. Inside this model features the famous 1954 Pre-S Buffalo Bill kit but with Pacific Theater colors and markings. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the photo came out slightly better than the 'good+' rating but it is graded as such because there is light age foxing on the box. The foxing shows up in person but it so light that it hardly shows in the photo.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$26
Rare 1/72 scale Varsity features very good quality moldings with recessed panel lines, clear canopy and detailed plans/instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Not recommended for builders who are not experienced with vacuform kits. Scratch building is required.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$18
Still factory sealed and dated 1975. Contains 48 pieces of infantry and officers in action poses. Ideal for any 1/72 diorama.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Hard to find model that features a highly detailed catapult, 'good' cockpit and interior with seats and crew, detailed engine with optional opened or closed cowling and more. Includes painting guide and decals for three aircraft. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts and instructions present. Decals are present but NOTE: missing tail numbers for the first aircraft listed (includes them for Maya's aircraft and 7th Air Corps.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$22
Still factory sealed. The one-piece soft box dated 1965.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$29
Still factory sealed. Very good quality limited issue kit of the two-seat '190 trainer. Features all very fine recessed panel lines, photo etched details and film instruments.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Limited edition with special decals for the aircraft on the box art. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
The first issue of this classic kit, from 1956 in the 'S' box. Molded in the correct light gloss gray and clear with the famous 'Swivel Base Display Stand'. The kit features optional position folded wings, pilot, rotating wheels and two piece canopy. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
This beautifully molded kit is from the late 1970s/early 1980s and includes colorful pre-war decals for the Luftwaffe. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$34
From ex-Comet(and ex-Aurora) molds. Addar was an attempt by ex-Aurora employees to carry on the name when Aurora went under. The Skyray is 1/88 scale and the Skyknight is 1/99. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Revell of Great Britain issue from 1965 with unique artwork and a two piece box. Well detailed 1/72 model of the famous trainer aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$27
Hard-to-find special release with Finnish markings. Very cleanly molded with all recessed panel lines. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
Very highly detailed 1/700 waterline model. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$34
From 2001. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines, highly detailed cockpit, optional position canopy, pilot figure with positionable arms/hands, detailed gear wells, optional pitch propeller blades, drop tank or bomb load, excellent Pro Modeler instructions and decals for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. Some parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that are not internally sealed have been inventoried complete, including decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$95
Classic 1956 first-issue 'S' kit in excellent condition. From the beautiful box art it is easy to see why these kits are so popular and collectible. It is molded in gloss black and clear plastic. Inside, the kit is as new. It has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
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