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Frog Bristol Beaufighter NF1/F6C/TF10 - 604 Sq F/Lt. Cunningham (14 kills) / Coastal Command 235 Sq / 227 Sq Malta 1942 P/O Schmidt - Bagged, 1/72, F191

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: No Box

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NOTE: bagged kit. There is no box. The box is shown for reference only. Has parts and markings for all three version including the night fighter ace John Cunningham. 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, 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.

Pegasus Fairey Albacore - Bagged, 1/72, 4001

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed

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Factory sealed bagged kit with header. Limited run injection molded kit. Well detailed with all fine recessed panel lines. Includes cast metal detail parts and decals.

Matchbox Messerschmitt Bf-109 E3/4 Emil - Adolf Galland JG26 / Slovakian Air Force JG52 1942 / 3/4 JG2 'Richthofen' France 1940 - Non-Original Box, 1/32, PK-502

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Re-Boxed

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NOTE: This kit is not in the original box. It has been repacked in a plain white box. The original box is shown for reference only. Nicely molded with recessed panel lines. Features highly detailed DB601 engine, movable control surfaces and full cockpit detail. The model as never been started. The parts have been inventoried 100% complete with the decals and instructions.

Centuri Centuri Model Rocket Outfit in Field Box - Servo Launcher / Engines / Chute Wadding / 1969 Centuri Rocketeer's Guide Book, SK100

Other Materials,   Box Condition: Exc+

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Very rare early collection of model rocketry items. Beautiful condition Field Box and contents from around 1969/1970. Includes cardboard box, Servo Launcher in near mint condition (includes launcher, blast pad, launch rod, key, light, wire and switch), 1969 Centuri Rocketeer's Guidebook (36 pages) in excellent condition, two sealed bags on #PW19 Centuri Chute Protector Wadding, one opened partial PW19 Chute Protector Wadding, an opened but apparently full and complete bag of #IP-274 Centuri Sure-Shot Igniter Pack, one three pack of Centuri Engines never used (one each of A6-2, A6-4 and A8-3), the original front cardboard to the Servo Launcher and blank very early Centuri and Estes order forms.

Revell The Mayflower - Pilgrims Ship from 1620, H327-300

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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1966 hardbox edition. Superbly detailed like most early Revell sailing ship kits. Very finely molded and detailed in tan plastic with white vac billowing sails. Features captain figure and 4 crew in Pilgrim garb, rigging blocks, thread, full rigging instructions, pre-formed rat lines, whale boat, colorful flaps and display stand with name plate. The model has never been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Hasegawa Lockheed F-104C Starfighter USAF with Superscale 32-40 83rd FIS / NASA YF-104A / 337th FIS, 1/32, 1104

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

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This kit includes the factory decals for the aircraft on the cover and Superscale Decal Sheet 32-40 for the 1/32 scale F-104. This sheet includes markings for three aircraft 83rd FIS, NASA YF-104A and 337th FIS. Although the decals look excellent, please see the articles on this website about saving and using old decals before using them. The model is large and highly detailed. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.

ESCI F-104 G/S Starfighter Italian-Belgian-Spanish -Canadian-Greek and USAF Decals, 1/48, SC4004

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

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Has decals for 7 versions -(Two Italian) and the ones listed above. Features drop tanks, Sidewinder (AIM-9B) and optional position canopy, Vulcan Gun bay. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Matchbox Aerospatiale/Westland SA-330 Puma - Civil / (2)RAF / French Air Force, 1/32, PK-507

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++

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Includes markings for four helicopters - the colorful Ambulance Demonstrator on the cover, Puma Mk1 No.33 Sq, RAF Oldham, October 1980, a Mk1 from 230 Sq RAF Gutersloh, West Germany in 1980 and a SA330B Puma from ELAS 1/44, Armee de l'Air, Corsica in 1976. Large 1/32 scale highly detailed kit. Features complete interior, folding passenger seats, optional position floor exit, detailed jet engines with removable cowls, complete cockpit, rotating main and tail rotors, opening doors and more. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Aurora LPH-7 USS Guadalcanal Helicopter Carrier, 1/600, 718-200

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Mint

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Still factory sealed and in mint condition. Rare. Full hull model. 1966 first issue hardbox. This was one of Aurora's later kits with dramatically improved mold quality over previous releases. Features detailed flight deck, complete interior hangar deck, movable hangar deck doors, 6 Sea Knight and 6 Sea King helicopters, deck guns, display stand and full color decals and flag.

Aurora MG TD Sports Car, 1/32, 511-49

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good++++

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From 1958. Hard to find first issue with classic artwork box. Molded in red with real rubber tires. From ex-Advanced molds. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.

Fujimi North American P-51D Mustang - USAF 361st FG/375FS/8th Air Force or 'Big Beautiful Doll' 78th FG/83FS/8th Air Force, 1/48, 24

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc++

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Well detailed model. Finely molded with recessed panel lines and very light, raised rivets. Kit features detailed cockpit, gear wells and engine/firewall, rockets, drop tanks and bombs, color painting guide and a choice of two USAF aircraft. This kit has not been started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Pyro Hawker Fury RAF, 1/48, P608-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Mint

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Still factory sealed. Larger scale (1/48) Fury model. Nicely molded good detail and subtle fabric texture where appropriate. Features cockpit detail, pilot with positionable arms and full rigging instructions. Very colorful checkerboard decals.

Pyro Gloster Gladiator, 1/48, P607-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Mint

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Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded with good details. Features full engine, cockpit and a very fine 'fabric' design where the real aircraft was cloth covered.

Aurora North American F-86D Saber Jet (Sabre Dog) - Bagged, 1/48

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: No Box

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Bagged kit. Builder model only. The fuselage and drop tank halves have been very neatly assembled. No gaps and no glue showing. Would make an ideal 'in flight' display model. Missing landing gear and wing missiles, but includes all other aircraft parts. No instructions or decals.

Lindberg Swee' Pea Goodyear Trophy Midget Air Racer, 1/48, 420-29

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG

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Still factory sealed. Cellovision issue from the late 1950s with Ray Gaedeke artwork. The first Goodyear Trophy Air Race was held in 1947 at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio. This was the first race for the midget racers. This kit, the famous Swee' Pea (named after the famous comic character) received second place. The aircraft was designed by Art Chester and flown by Paul Penrose.

Revell Martin B-26 Marauder 'Flak Bait', 1/72, H111-130

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

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1966 first release hardbox. Features movable props, wheels, guns and turrets - two detailed engines with removable cowls, optional position landing gear and a crew of 3. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Airfix Fairey Rotodyne - Bagged, 1/72

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: No Box

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Bagged kit - no box. The box is shown for reference only. Very nicely detailed and molded kit. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Rotodyne first flew in 1957. The purpose was to create the first true vertical take-off airliner that could operate from an area no larger than two tennis courts with a full load. The Rotodyne flew at up to 191 MPH with a range of 450 miles and a payload of 48 passengers or 5 tons of freight. Despite the excellent performance and a larger design in the works, the RAF never placed an order and BEA never placed a firm order. The project was discontinued in 1962.

Revell USS Midway Carrier Picture Fleet, 1/547, H373-298

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

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Rare kit from 1960. Hardbox Picture fleet issue with John Steel box art. Never started. Inside, all parts are still in the factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.

Revell Polaris SLBM Nuclear Submarine SSBN-599 Patrick Henry with Full Interior and Firing Missile, 1/253, H433-300

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+++

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Rare kit from 1967. Hardbox features dramatic framable artwork and photos of the model. Very nicely detailed kit with swing away starboard hull, detailed weapons system, two Polaris missiles that fire, retractable periscope, movable control surfaces, detailed crew quarters, mess, galley, torpedo room, instrument and chart rooms, detailed atomic engine room and reactor, US Navy markings, extensive color decals, Submarine fact booklet and display stand. The kit is molded in the correct medium gray, light green and black. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing one part, a small circular escape hatch. Easily made from stock plastic. Complete with all other parts, decals, booklet and instructions.

Revell Midway Class USS Franklin D. Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier 'Pre S' Kit, 1/547, H307-249

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+++

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Revell's first aircraft carrier model from 1954. Has correct hardbox in excellent condition. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct glossy light grey plastic. Model is unstarted. NOTE: missing one airplane, a skyraider. 100% complete and correct otherwise with all parts, decals, flag sheet and instructions.