Monogram P-61 Black Widow, 1/48, 85-7546
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$28
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave. Dated 1998. Very well detailed model from the original 1974 molds. Includes optional parts, decals and paint guide to make the A or B variants. Features very fine raised panel lines and recessed control surface outlines, highly detailed interior with all crew stations, optional position canopy, detailed wheel wells, removable cowl with detailed engine, optional position wing flaps and crew boarding door with stairs, rotating turret with elevating guns, optional drop tanks and more.
Italeri UH-1C Huey Gunship - 'Easy Rider' US Army 174th ACH Vietnam 1970 or US Navy HA(L)-3 Bin Thuy Vietnam 1970, 1/72, 050
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$20
Still factory sealed. 1995 issue. Nicely molded kit with fine panel detail. Features full cockpit and interior, very nice transmission and rotor head detail, rocket pods, optional position cabin doors and decals and paint guide for both helicopters.
Lincoln Vickers Viscount BEA British European Airways, 1/121, 103
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$65
From the 1950s with great box art. Nice early kit that is close to 1/144 scale. Features rotating props, 'gear up' configuration and excellent, full color decals. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still sealed in the factory bag and the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete, including instructions and excellent decals. Lincoln was based in Hong Kong. Plastic kits were not the primary business, but they established quite a line of them before discontinuing production in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Many molds moved to Kader, also in Hong Kong, who reissued the line. Many molds eventually found their way to the USA either through ATP (who purchased the excess kit stock when Kader sold out) or IM.
Falcon Model Airplane Co P-51D Mustang - Solid Wood Model - Bagged, 1/48, A-4
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$18
Bagged kit. Features full-size, three-view plans with wing and fuselage templates, factory-cut wooden fuselage, wings, horizontal and vertical stabilizers, pre-formed main gear wheels, plastic prop and printwood with gear struts, doors, etc. The kit has never been started and is 100% complete with all parts and plans. Planes have some tape on the back holding the overhead fuselage view in; it is done so well you can't tell unless you turn the plans over. Bill Wonacott drew the excellent plans. Little is known about Falcon Model Airplane Company. But thanks to Dusty Rhodes, we know that they were around as early as 1932 and actively advertising in Popular Aviation with a good sized add. Headquartered at 9610 Division Street, Portland, Oregon, they had a line of flying model kits and eventually solids. The bigger ships in the flying line appear to be quite deluxe, featuring dummy engines, aluminum spun cowlings and for power "The Prime Mover," a new gearless rubber power system that claims to double the flight endurance. Models in 1932 included the Monocoupe 10, Lockheed Orion (both $2.25) and a smaller line of 9" wingspan kits at 50 cents each, featuring the P-6E Hawk, Akron Fighter (Sparrowhawk), A-8 Attack, Gee Bee Racer, Lockheed Vega, Spad, SE-5, Hawker Fury, Curtiss Helldiver, Boeing P-12C, Ben Howard Racer, Lockheed Sirius, Fokker D-VII and Albatross D-III. Falcon eventually moved to Long Beach, CA.
Aurora Forged Foil Buffalo, 1/16, 445-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$129
Rare 1969 hardbox issue. Features very nicely detailed Buffalo, terrain base with ground hogs, trophy stand, gold and silver (reversible) foil, original paint brush and original Aleene's black paint for antiquing. There is no glue. Inventoried with all parts present and instructions. Molded in black and brown.
Guillows Nieuport 11 - 24 inch Wingspan for Free Flight or R/C Conversion, 203
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
Large scale well detailed kit. Can be flown rubber free flight, gas free flight, or converted to electric RC using modern small, light servos and receivers. Well detailed with scale plastic wheels, plastic propeller, vacuform nose/cowl and engine, full color decals, colored tissue, die cut balsa parts, rubber motor, plywood firewall and excellent full size plans. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Guillow's founder, Paul K. Guillow, was a WWI naval aviator. In 1926 he began producing wooden model airplane kits. His 'Shelf Models' were some of the earlier non-flying models in production. Guillow's grew during the model boom of the 1930s, and when the Depression hit the hardest, Guillow's responded with lower prices and became one of the low price leaders, frequently advertising in Model Airplane News and other leading publications. During the war, like most manufacturers, Guillow's was forced to alternative materials such as cardboard and pine. Guillow's survived the post WWII slump by creating many inexpensive profile flying rubber powered aircraft and gliders in the 1950s (along with North Pacific) which became famous - some are still available today. The stick and tissue lines have been updated with laser cut parts and are still in production as of 2009.
Airfix Lockheed C-130K Hercules with Bloodhound Missile and Transporter/Trailer, 1/72, 09001-0
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$89
Includes a 1/72 C-130 with RAF decals and has a matching scale Bristol Bloodhound Missile, launcher, transport truck and crew (and dog) included. C-130K kit is well detailed with movable control surfaces, opening cargo bay, full interior bay and cockpit detail, external fuel tanks and rotating props. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please that the kit is still factory sealed but NOTE that the box is intact but has various tears, clear tape, split corners and significant wear as shown.
Entex Lockheed L 500 / USAF C-5A Galaxy Worlds Largest Airliner, 1/144, 8213
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$175
Rare and unusual kit can be built two ways: the Lockheed 500 Airliner or a US Air Force C-5A Galaxy. Contains decals for Pan Am version or the MAC C-5A. Large and well detailed kit. Molded by Otaki for Entex. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The kit inside is excellent as are the decals and instructions, but NOTE that the box is worn, has closed tears and clear tape and one split side.
AMT White Road Boss Semi Truck, 1/25, T542
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$89
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. Very highly detailed kit with 240 parts and builds a full rolling chassis just like the full-size truck. Features complete engine and engine compartment, detailed cab with complete interior, opening hood, full suspension and underside details and more.
Ambroid NKP Nickel Plate Road / NYC & STL NKP 50 Ton Composite Open Hopper - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, H-12
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
High quality Ambroid kit from the 'Golden Age' of HO models. The limited-issue Ambroid kits are widely considered to be among the finest Craftsman kits issued. They can be built to a museum-quality display or used on your layout. The kit is made from quality Northeastern Scale Lumber and features all pre-scribed and milled hardwood parts, milled detail parts as needed, wood and metal stock, an envelope of detail parts, extensive decals 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 kits and the revolution they created in modeling, please read the article about their history located on this website.
Revell 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental Museum Classic Issue - with Brass Stanchions / Real Cloth Top / Real Wooden Trim, 1/16, H1288
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$155
The ultimate issue of the fabulous Revell 1/16 Rolls-Royce is this 'Museum Classic' issue from 1979. Special items in this release include real brass stanchions, gold braided rope, real cloth material for the convertible top, real walnut dash and door trim as well as a walnut display easel. The kit itself is highly detailed and features real rubber tires, spoked wheels, steerable wheels, two position doors and trunk with drop-down tool tray, fully detailed chassis and suspension, two position hood, detailed engine with wiring and more. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The one tree that was not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
AMT 1960 Ford Starliner - Stock or Custom, 1/25, AMT-604
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$39
2008 reissue from the original molds and with the original box art. Can be built one of two ways. A beautiful, fluid Ford design. Kit features full engine, opening hood, detailed interior and full suspension. Builds up as a rolling chassis like the real car. Molded in white, clear, clear red, and chrome. Never started. Factory sealed internal parts bag with decals and instructions.
Airfix Vickers Vanguard - BEA Airlines, 1/144, SK501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$59
Type three logo issue. A very nice kit featuring optional position cabin doors, clear side and cockpit windows, rotating props and wheels, two push-up boarding stairs with railings and extensive BEA decal sheet. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE that one prop is gray instead of silver. That is because one original prop is missing a blade, so I included a later issue complete prop from a later issue.
Pyro Gertrude L Thebaud Fishing Schooner, B206-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Large scale issue from the 1960s, and from the original late 1950s molds. Measures 20 inches long when assembled. Very nicely detailed for that time. Includes one piece hull, full deck fittings, ship's boats, rigging material and detailed instructions showing rigging steps and the story of this famous ship. Molded in black (the hull), tan and dark wood colors. Never started. NOTE: missing one part, bowsprit. This can be replace with a tapered rod. Inventoried with all other parts present. Includes instructions.
Airfix British Crusader Tank, 1/32, 08301-4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$28
Well detailed kit with decals and paint guide for two different tanks. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Donnie Allison NASCAR Mercury Cyclone, 1/25, 1-1704-225
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$48
Original issue from the early to mid 1970s. Well detailed with full race interior and roll cage, full suspension, detailed engine and driveline, opening hood and much more. Molded in white, black, 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 'near mint' condition.
Rogers Motor Company Studebaker M-29 C Weasel - Army Personnel and Cargo Carrier, 1/12, 29C
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Rare, large 1/12 scale highly pre-fabricated kit from 1945. Very high quality wood and metal scale Weasel measuring 10.5 inches long when assembled. Features pre-cut and precarved hardwood parts for the main body and deck fittings, completely formed bogie wheels, die-cut fibre bogie chassis, numerous other very thick fibre parts, metal screen and metal stock as needed, complete interior, numerous other die cut parts, completely formed tread links, clear windshield, full decals and much more. Rogers spent a significant amount of time on the 'Photo-Plan' instructions, providing photos for each step and detailed text, full size plans and parts list. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed paper bags. The other parts have been inventoried as good as possible and appears complete with all parts, decals and full instructions with plans. There are no part numbers and assembly is by the plans; so inventory is very difficult at best. Rogers was an early producer of miniature gas engines for free-flight and early radio control model kits and often had large adds for these engines in hobby magazines. The full company name on the box is listed as 'Rogers Motor Company Detroit Michigan' and the 'Scale Model Division' is listed as Tawas City, Michigan. Right at the end of WWII, Rogers made a very short journey into kit manufacturing. As you would expect from an engine manufacture, the kits were all true scale, highly prefabricated, had excellent detail and were fairly complicated. Rogers produced at least four kits - the 40MM AA Gun and Carriage (1/16 scale), Army Weasel, LST and an amazing, huge scale Sherman M4 tank with over 780 parts. These kits were likely produced in that order, with the LST being released around late 1945/early 1946. I have seen several of these kits built and they make excellent displays. And thanks to kit builder and collector Fran Fierko for some new and important kit history! Fran was able to track down the son of the designer of the five Rogers kits. Mr. John Hoenle Jr. was a master model builder who received a deferment from the draft in WWI to build recognition models for the military- some of which may still be on display at Wright-patterson AFB in Ohio. Mr. Hoenle is believed to have designed one other early kit, a civilian Chris Craft cabin cruiser. It is unknown if this kit was issued or not. Mr. Hoenle left Rogers to design promo models for Jo-Han, which is famous for their 1950s line of car kits.
Revell Wasp Radial Visible Aircraft Engine - History Makers Issue (Ex-Renwal), 1/4, 8614
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$675
Still factory sealed but the seal has multiple large splits. From ex-Renwal molds. From 1982 and the only reissue of the famous Renwal Visible Aircraft Engine. Very large 1/4 scale highly detailed kit from the original molds. Transparent housings permits viewing the correctly working pistons, valves, rocker arms, connecting rods, cam and gears. Propeller also changes pitch.
Italeri Scania R620 Atelier Semi Tractor Truck, 1/24, 3850
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$55
Still factory sealed. Dated 2008. Very highly detailed kit.
MPC 1972 Dodge Charger - Stock / Wild Street Machine / Super Stock, 1/25, 1-7207-225
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$189
Very rare first issue, and even rarer in exceptional condition. Has parts to build one of the three versions shown. Features detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, full interior detailed underside and more. Molded in white, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. 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, both in amazing 'near mint' condition.