LDM Chilton D.W.1, 1/48, 5
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Superb limited issue kit with very clean and detailed castings, clear windshield and a full decal sheet. 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. LDM was Lawrence Design & Models, which was founded by Brian Lawrence around 1980 in Worchester Park, Surrey, UK. The kits produced are of unique subjects and of top quality metal castings. This has made them highly desired by modern builders and collectors.
Monogram Stealth F-19 Fighter, 1/72, 1128
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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1987 rare kit of the incorrect stealth fighter concept. Still factory sealed.
Frog Dornier Do-335A-6 - Night Fighter or A-12 Trainer - Luftwaffe or RAF Captured, 1/72, F235
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Final logo issue from the late 1970s just before Frog ceased production. Nicely molded kit contains parts and decals for both versions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Blue, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Frog Dornier Do-335A-6 Arrow - Night Fighter or A-12 Trainer - Luftwaffe or RAF Captured, 1/72, F235
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
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Still factory sealed, but the seal has split. Final logo issue from the late 1970s just before Frog ceased production. Nicely molded kit contains parts and decals for both versions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Blue, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Monogram Convair B-58 Hustler - SAC Supersonic Bomber, 1/48, 5704
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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First issue dated 1985. Very large and detailed model. High Monogram quality. Kit has markings for the 'Bendix Trophy Winner' that made the record New York to London run. Features highly detailed landing gear and wheel wells, full cockpit and unique ejection pod, four nuclear bombs, two pod choices and opened or closed cockpit hatch. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing two small parts that can be easily made: #29 steering cylinder (for nose strut) and #27 damper cylinder (for nose gear doors). It has been inventoried with all other parts and includes decals and instructions.
StromBecker USS Gambier Bay CVE - Escort Aircraft Carrier, C18
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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10 inches long when assembled. StromBecker was famous for this line of precarved hardwood and plastic kits. This model is made of hardwood, not balsa. The carving is done to the final shape. When complete it makes an impressive desk top display. Never started. 100% complete with all parts and plans.
Faller Messerschmitt Me-262 Jet Fighter, 1/100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Rare 1/100 scale Me-262 from 1960. This is Faller's earliest issue of this kit and has no part number. Very nicely molded kit that can be built as a bomber with to large bombs or as a fighter with the prototypically correct twin rows of rockets or the single row of rockets. Decals include markings for PC+UC or P+C and several squadron insignia. Molded in a very nice swirl green/brown and silver & clear. Includes the correct clear display stand, instructions in German and English and the Faller inspection sheet. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro Bristol Boxkite 1911 - ex Inpact, 1/48, P604-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Beautiful kit of this early subject. Excellent detail. Wings and control surfaces have realistic fabric texture. Full cockpit and engine with gasoline/oil tanks. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frontier Stage Coach, 1/24
Wood and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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Rare. Multi-media kit from the late 1940s/Early 1950s. Includes hardwood, plywood and balsa pre-cut parts, acetate wheels, metal stock, leather straps and real fabric for the top. Very nice scale model. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Frontier Novelty Manufacturing Co. of Los Angeles California was founded by Eli LaCaille. Mr. LaCaille specialized in kits from the 'Pioneering Days' of the USA. He probably began production in the 1940s. By 1951 he was selling 85,000 kits a year. It was also called 'Frontier Manufacturing Company' and that address was given simply as 'Hollywood, California.' These were deluxe, high-quality multi-media models that included the Ox Cart, Buck Board, Covered Wagon, Stage Coach, Ranch Wagon, Chuck Wagon, Surrey With The Fringe On Top, Ore Wagon, Beer Wagon, big-scale 10 Mule Team Borax vehicles, Top Buggy and more.
Aurora Armed Command Junk (Vietnam War Era), 1/68, 437-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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Rare kit from 196. Fantastic John Steel art shows the converted junk battling it out with a modern government river patrol boat. Molded in brown, orange and tan. 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.
Revell Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero, 1/72, H617-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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One-piece box issue dated 1962. Since this kit has a 50 cent price extension, it is likely the second issue from about 1963/64. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Yodal Model Lotus Europe - Motorized with Working Headlights, 1/24, 1009-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very nicely done motorized model car. The motor is included. The headlights are engineered to work, but the manufacture states that you must purchase your own bulbs (locomotive ones would work great). Molded in white, clear, silver and black with rubber tires, metal gear box and metal parts. Kit features detailed interior, steerable front wheels and decals. The kit has never been started. All parts are still factory sealed and the very nice factory color cardboard and blister display is mint.
Yodal Model Lotus Europe - Motorized with Working Headlights, 1/24, 1011-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very nicely done motorized model car. The motor is included. The headlights are engineered to work, but the manufacture states that you must purchase your own bulbs (locomotive ones would work great). Molded in white, clear and black with rubber tires, metal gear box and metal parts. Kit features detailed interior, steerable front wheels and decals. The kit has never been started. All parts are still factory sealed and the very nice factory color cardboard and blister display is mint.
IMAI Golden Hind (Pelican) Galley, 1/70, 8064
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Large and highly detailed model. Almost two feet long with over 200 parts. Features billowing sails and full rigging. Never started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bags with flags and instructions. Originally the Pelican, the Golden Hind was renamed by it Captain, Sir Francis Drake as he sailed her on the first English circumnavigation of the globe. The mission was publicly announced as exploration and privately funded. However, the Queen gave her formal blessing to the journey and was possibly an investor.
Monogram Heinkel He-111 H-4 or H-5 - German Bomber (He111H4), 1/48, 5509
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Includes parts to build either version: bomber or torpedo bomber. Has markings for 'Night Blitz' London attacker H-4 of KG 55 'Griffin Squadron' in early 1941 and KG 26 'Lion Squadron' which was relocated to Sicily in 1941 to attack shipping as an H-5 twin-torpedo bomber. Very highly detailed kit. Never started. Factory sealed bag or 100% inventoried with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Revell Mitsubishi A6M5C Zero, 1/72, H617-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
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1962 issue in the early two piece box and frameable box artwork. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Lindberg PT-109 Torpedo Boat For R/C, 1/32, 812
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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1978 issue with very good mold quality. Very nicely detailed older kit that builds to a large 29 inches long. Includes full gear train with drive on twin props, dual rudders, metal shafts and tubing and other hardware required for water operation. Can be easily converted to Radio Control. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon - USAF 474th TFW 428th TFS / 1st Wing 349 Sq Belgium / 312th Sq Holland, 1/48, 31787
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Nicely done kit with recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and landing gear, optional position canopy, weapons load options and decals for the three aircraft listed.
AMT Gloster Meteor Mk.1 and V-1 Buzz Bomb, 1/48, T648
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Includes scale V-1 Buzz Bomb. Large (1/48) scale kit. Optional position landing gear and basic cockpit detail. Never started. Inventoried with all parts decals and instructions present. NOTE: the other side of the box has writing in red pen.
ESCI M12 155mm Gun Motor Carriage, 1/72, 8029
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Very nicely molded and detailed armor kit. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.