Revell Gorch Fock Training Sailing Ship, 1/253, 05412
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Dated 1986. This famous ship of the German Federal Navy celebrated 25 years of service back in 1983, and at that time had sailed 350,000 sea miles. Older but very nicely detailed full-hull kit. Includes rigging instructions and sails. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Hobby-Time Bell XV-3 US Army Convertiplane, 1/43, 901-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$95
Rare. Original issue from the 1950s and nicely detailed for that time. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box has a closed tear on the left short side.
Hawk Supermarine S.6B (S-6B S6B) Acetate 1948 One Piece Box Issue, 1/48, 700
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$175
For the advanced model collector. This is the first issue in acetate from 1948. It has a fascinating history for it is among the early injection molded kits produced in the United States (please see the article about early USA kit production on this website). The Hawk model company was the most innovative in America and had been making constant 1/48 scale models in wood with metal accessories since the late 1920s. During the re-run of the World's Fair in 1933, Hawk may have made the world's first injection molded airplanes models - but they were not kits. The models were completely finished and were on display for the then-large sum of $25 each. The Mates brothers, who founded and ran Hawk, were quick to incorporate this new technology by replacing the metal detail parts with injection molded details to the wooden kits in the late 1930s. During the war, Hawk put it's injection molding knowledge to work making ID models for the US Armed Forces. Originally there was a nation-wide program to have children and adults make these from wood, but consistency was an issue - injection molded solved this problem. Immediately after WWII in 1946, Hawk made the Curtiss Racer model injection molded in black tenite. The box was a simple one-color affair. This may have been the first injection molded airplane kit produced in the USA; another contender is the Varney's PT-17. Both met a very cool reception at hobby shops. Hawk quickly added two-color art work to the Curtiss box and molded the kit in bright yellow acetate. In 1947, Hawk approached toy stores since hobby shops were giving the kit poor promotion. The toy stores did much better. Spurred on by toy store sales in 1947, Hawk added four classic racers in 1948, all molded in acetate - the Gee Bee, Howard Ike, Laird Solution and the Supermarine S6B. This kit is the one of the early acetate examples from 1948. (Hawk made the switch to polystyrene in 1949.) The acetate is a high-gloss medium gray and has very little warping. With a little pressure, all parts fit together perfectly. This is very unusual as acetate usually warps badly. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory sealed in the clear 'krinkle' bag and the big parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. The instructions are in 'near mint' condition and are the rare, original first issue with text only and no illustrations. One side of the box is 'excellent' (as shown) and the other side is only 'good.' - hence the overall 'good++' grade. All end flaps are present and attached. There is tape on both end flaps and a tape tear on one. The box has not been crushed, bent or flattened, which is unusual, as the one-piece boxes were not very strong. Please note that Hawk did not issue decals or a clear windscreen with the first issue of this kit.
Brifaut Antoinette 1908, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$275
Very rare kit of French manufacture. Like many of the other Brifaut kits, this one features injection molded internal aircraft parts that duplicate the actual aircraft structure, and a fine cloth covering material that looks like silk. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is in factory-new condition. All parts are still internally sealed. The original 'La Racine Touchtout' rigging line is present, along with the cloth covering and all the paper work: 3 pages of aircraft history, pattern guide for the cloth, beautiful illustrated instructions and written instructions as well. It is very unusual to find this kit so complete. Other kits in the line are on the side of the box and include the Eole (Clement Ader), Antoinette, Voisin, Nieuport XVII, 'Vieux Charles' and Arc En Ciel. This kit must be shipped insured.
Fujimi Matilda Infantry Tank, 1/76, 8
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$14
High quality armor kit as you would expect from Fujimi. Molded with very fine detail. Includes flexible treads, full decals and painting guide. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Fujimi Tents Oil Drums Bridge Sandbag Diorama Accessories, 1/76, 200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$14
May include two complete sets, but I will let you judge: Contains the following: two sets of instructions, four tents, numerous and varied brick assemblies, four wooden bridge walkways, 17 sand bags (of two sizes), 14 oil drums and 6 jerry cans. Never started.
High Planes Sharp DR-90 Nemesis Racing Aircraft - Bagged, 1/48, 4802
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$38
Jon Sharp's famous racing aircraft that won Reno in 1991. The winning streak went on for 44 races including 9 Reno championships. This aircraft holds all Formula One race and qualifications records as well as FAI 3km Class C-1 at 290 mph. After winning Reno in 1999, she was retired to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Nemesis was the design that pulled Formula One racing out of the 'wood and tubing' technology as it was built of composite materials, using foam cores and graphite skins. Limited issue injection molded kit includes full decals and vacuform clear canopy. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Amerigo Vespucci Italian Sailing Ship, 1/150, 80807
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
SALE!! Large and highly detailed kit of the famous Italian Navy training sailing ship. Includes vacuform billowing sails, rigging material and full rigging instructions. There has been no assembly. NOTE: the hull has been painted below the waterline. Quality of paint is 'good.' You can paint over it or remove it with spray oven cleaner, DOT 3 brake fluid or any other safe plastic stripper. Some parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that are not internally sealed sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Matchbox Supermarine Walrus MK-1 - HMS Sheffield 1938 or 283 Sq RAF Italy 1944, 1/72, PK105
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$24
Still factory sealed. Dated 1983. Famous British warship/harbor based flying boat from WWII. Markings for HMS Sheffield's aircraft and No. 283 Squadron RAF Italy 1944.
Continental Model Airplane Co Miles Mohawk - Stick and Tissue Flying Airplane, X17
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$29
Never opened. Circa 1940s new old stock from a closed down hobby shop. I opened the 'very good' condition one also listed just to see what is inside, and will list that here: the kit features 15 inch wingspan, quality balsa printwood and wood stock, fully carved hardwood wheels, partially carved prop blank (needs sanding), balsa blocks as required, covering paper, color insignia sheet and detailed, full size plans that include instructions.
Innex Pauk Class Corvette, 1/400, 1001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$28
Full hull model of this powerful patrol vessel. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - Assault Helicopter, 1/72, 501-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$135
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade condition. First issue hardbox dated 1967. In the late 1960s Aurora realized that the older molds were out of date and modelers were demanding more realism. They made a new set of molds for ships, airplanes and helicopters. These were significant improvements as the new molds were on par with current offerings. This Cobra kit is one of the improved new mold kits.
Matchbox Heinkel He-115 - Finnish or Luftwaffe, 1/72, PK401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
Includes markings for Finnish LeLv 46 1942, Luftwaffe 1/Kustenfliegergruppe 706 Denmark 1940 and 1/Kustenfliegergruppe 406 Tromso Norway 1942. The last group took part in the attacks on Convoy PQ17 in June/July of 1942 in which 23 of 36 vessels were sunk by air attack and U-boats. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Aurora De Havilland Tiger Moth, 1/48, 110-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$75
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the bottom and left, and the box has damage as shown on the left. First issue dated 1958 with brilliant Jo Kotula box artwork. This was a very nice kit for that time.
Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 315-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$125
Long hardbox issue dated 1966. In those days, it was said by reviewers that Aurora made the best tank kits - this one is no exception. Features all moving bogies and drive wheels, flexible black treads, elevating main gun, rotating turret, one tankman, three soldiers and decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: there are tread burns on the bottom of the belly pan.
Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 315-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$110
Long box Canadian issue dated 1967. In those days, it was said by reviewers that Aurora made the best tank kits - this one is no exception. Features all moving bogies and drive wheels, flexible black treads, elevating main gun, rotating turret, one tankman, three soldiers and decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Grumman F9F-3KD Drone Panther - GMSRon Two - (F9F3KD), 1/48, 502-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$54
Softbox issue dated 1965 with Tom Morgan box art. Molded in gloss yellow and clear with special drone decal markings from Navy Guided Missile Service Squadron Two (GMSRon Two). Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Royal Air Force B-25 Mitchell Giant Bomber, 1/64, H186
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$155
Rare kit from 1959. Revell of Great Britain issue. The original Pre-S artwork was extensively reworked to add camouflage, RAF markings and a stunning cloud backdrop. Never started and 100% complete with all parts, 'excellent' decals and instructions.
Revell Bell Huey Police Helicopter UH-1, 1/32, H274
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$125
Still factory sealed, but the seal has splits from age. Rare 1978 issue of the classic Vietnam helo gone civil servant. Large well detailed kit featuring 18 inch rotor span, detailed Lycoming T53 Jet Engine with removable cowling, highly detailed interior and cockpit with opening cabin doors and moving rotors. Includes pilot and copilot figures.
Aurora United States Marine, 1/8, 412-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$225
Rare kit dated 1956 and in investment grade 'near mint' condition. The box has like-new gloss and color, four solid corners, no tears, no tape or tags, no tape or tags marks or fading. The only wear is very light corner wear. Very nicely detailed kit with 1/8 scale Marine figure with sword and scabbard, optional rifle, detailed cap, display base and US Marines Insignia. Decals are included for rank. Molded in the correct dark blue. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. This kit must be shipped insured.