Frog Hawker Sea Hawk - Naval Jet Fighter, 1/72, 328P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$44
Rare 1950s issue with very colorful box art and box design. This one is unusually complete and it includes the pink Quality Inspection Slip, green tube of glue (dried up, of course) and metal nose weight; usually one or all of three of these are missing. The model features pilot bust, clear canopy, full landing gear, drop tanks, metal nose weight and the large Frog round base display stand. Molded in a very light blue-green and clear plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Polar Lights Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC-1701 - Original TV Series, 1/350, POL938-04
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$189
This superbly detailed, original TV series USS Enterprise is a fantastic and very large kit that is approximately 32 inches long when assembled. It is very accurate as all measurements were taken from the 11' studio model. The box is in 'excellent++' condition. The kit has never been started. Inside, all parts are still in the factory sealed bags. With decals and instructions.
Jetco Piper Super Cruiser PA-12 - 40 Inch Wingspan Scale R/C Or Free Flight Flying Aircraft, S-6
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
True scale wooden flying model designed with the original Piper plans; the box top says "Show this authentic three-view to the AMA Contest Judges." Designed for Radio Control but does have provision for free-flight option. Features plastic cowl, die-cut balsa and plywood parts, fully formed light-weight metal main and tail wheel landing gear struts, factory-sealed hardware packet, celluloid die-cut windshield & cabin windows, covering material, very large decal sheet, layout and instructions for R/C installation and building instructions with full size plans. Nothing has been punched out and the model is exactly as it left the factory. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag and all else has been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 315-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$54
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. The parts and instructions are originals from 1966; however, the decals are from the mid 1970s issue. NOTE: the diagonal light 'scratch' on the box top is spots of missing litho where an old rubber band was removed. The rubber band had decayed and stuck to the box top.
Revell Focke-Wulf Fw-190 D-9 Dora - (FW190D9), 1/32, 4556
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
From 1990. Large 1/32 scale issue. Features full cockpit, removable cowl to show Jumo engine, sliding canopy, pilot figure and moving wheels and propeller. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Cox F8F Bearcat - Beetle Bomb - Electric Powered U-Control Flying Aircraft - NOS, 9501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$125
Very rare and especially in this condition. The airplane has never been removed from the box and is still held in with the factory ties. All parts are still in the factory sealed bags and in the left 'Additional Parts' panel. The outside box is in 'very good++ condition with only light wear and small creases. This is a rare, early electric U-Control model from 1995. Cox was often innovative in it's flying models and this one was no exception. Features large-scale Bearcat that is fully factory assembled, 'Touch And Go' D handle that includes an on-off power switch for the aircraft, all U-control hardware and gear, quiet electric motor, 9.6V battery pack and battery charger. Again, this has never been removed from the box and all the parts are still factory sealed. Includes instructions and decals in mint condition.
AJM Model HMS Chitral 1942 British Armed Merchant Cruiser, 1/700, 700-015
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
Rare. Very highly detailed high-definition resin cast waterline model with resin details and a very large number of brass PE parts on multiple frets. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Cleveland Laird Solution 1930 Thompson Trophy Winner - 10.63 Inch Wingspan Free-Flight Rubber Powered Flying Aircraft, 1/24, D-46
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$55
Very rare and from the mid 1930s to the early 1940s. This is a Cleveland 'D' or dwarf kit. The term 'Dwarf' is just a bit deceptive, as it is Cleveland's designation for 1/24 scale. Most Cleveland kits were designated 'SF' or Scale Flying - 1/16 scale. The Dwarf kits were needed to fill a market demand for smaller flying models. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and Dwarfs were no exception, containing very high quality balsa printwood, stringers & spars, fully formed wheels, covering tissue, a wood propeller that is about 90% carved and just needs final sanding, gray rigging thread (if required), metal and balsa stock as required and more. With Cleveland's famous high-quality plans. While the box has significant wear, the kit inside is still 'factory tissue sealed.' When the Cleveland workers packed each kit, they wrapped them in tissue that effectively made a seal which has not been disturbed. Whoever buys it will be the first one to see the contents since it was packed in the factory over 90 years ago. Cleveland Model and Supply Company played a pivotal role in the development of true scale models. In 1909 Bleriot's English Channel flight caused a surge in aviation and model aircraft around the globe. Several companies were ideally positioned to take advantage of the aviation craze. In the USA, Wading River Manufacturing Co. (1909), White Aeroplane (1911), Ideal Model Aeroplane (1911), Broadfield Model Aeroplanes (1919) were among these pioneers, offering everything from plans and parts to complete kits and ARF models. Lindbergh's 1927 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean caused an even bigger world-wide phenomenon called "The Aviation Craze" that extended up to the start of World War II. Many companies such as Megow, Guillow's and others started right around the time of Lindbergh's flight. Some of these models flew and flew well, but they all had one thing in common - were generally not accurate scale representations. In 1929, a youngster named Ed Packard had a very advanced dream- to produce incredibly accurate, true scale models that flew perfectly. This radical idea established the world's longest running single-owner (77 years) model airplane supply business - Cleveland Model and Supply Company. To this day, Cleveland models are treasured as the most accurate flying scale models produced. The fact that Mr. Packard started and successfully grew this business during The Great Depression is a testament to his ideals and business skill. I highly suggest the excellent book called 'Aviation's great Recruiter - Cleveland's Ed Packard' by H.L. (Herm) Schreiner. It is an excellent history of the man, his company and the times of the Golden Age of Model Aviation.
Hawk Mig-15 Russian Fighter, 1/48, 626-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Hard-to-find 1960 hardbox with Bill Campbell artwork. This was a short issue of the 1/48 scale Mig-15 in the small, narrow box. Features very fine recessed and a few raised panel lines, pilot figure, full landing gear and more. Molded in gloss silver and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1964 Chrysler Imperial 2 Door Hardtop - 3 in 1 Customizing Kit - Stock / Custom / Parade, 1/25, 6824-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$165
Rare early issue. Nicely detailed and includes all parts needed to build one of three versions - factory stock, Gene Winfield Custom and parade. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the instructions are quality photocopies; the original instructions are missing. There are very slight tire burns on the backs of the figures arms.
Aurora Convair B-36 Giant Bomber, 1/333, 492-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Rare early issue copyright dated 1956; please note the Northern Lights rectangular logo at the lower right. The box art is by the famous Jo Kotula. Inside, this kit is 100% correct with the early West Hempstead rectangular-base display stand, early decal sheet and even the instructions have this early stand illustrated. However, the instructions also have the Famous Fighters oval! That would make this kit late 1956/early 1957 right when Aurora was transitioning to the FF logo and just about to blot out the rectangle 'Northern Lights' logo. Molded in correct silver and clear plastic. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box might grade slightly higher than 'excellent' but it rated as such because there is a factory tape pull about 3/4 x 1/4 inch on the long lower side.
Special Hobby Messerschmitt Me-264 - Four Engine New York Bomber, 1/72, SH72025
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$185
Very finely molded and detailed kit of this very long range WWII bomber which was built and test flown to compete in the Luftwaffa America Bomber program. With resin details. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG Mercedes C-Klasse DTM 2011 Bruno Spengler, 1/24, 07087
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$62
2012 issue of this famous racer features 123 pieces, detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, excellent chassis with detailed exhaust, front and rear suspension, complete rare interior & rollcage and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
ERTL International Paystar 5000 Dump Truck, 1/25, 8010
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$150
Still factory sealed and the original issue - very rare in this condition. Very highly detailed with over 300 pieces and features a rolling chassis build just like the real truck, full suspension and driveline, complete engine and engine compartment, detailed cab with full interior, opening hood and much more. Molded in colored plastic (often orange, silver & gold), chrome plate, clear, red-tinted clear and with real rubber tires.
Revell USS Forrest Sherman DD931 Destroyer, 1/320, H463
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$119
Still factory sealed and in remarkable, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This 1972 issue measures over 15 inches long when assembled. It is a very well detailed, large-scale, full hull model that features full deck fittings, elevating and rotating main turrets, torpedo tubes, torpedo and lifeboat davits, detailed depth charge racks, display stand, decals, flag sheet and more.
UM Models TWO D-38 Artillery Tank / TWO Su-1-12 Gun Vehicles / TWO BT-42 Assault Howitzer / ONE BT-5 Tank, 1/72, 303
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
SALE!! Includes all 7 kits - there are two in each box except the BT-5, which has just one in the box. All have never been started. They are either still in the factory sealed internal bags or inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork.
Ideal Aeroplane & Supply Revenue Cutter - 12 Inch Long Wooden Model With Moulded Hull
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
Rare ship model from 1930s that contains Ideal's revolutionary 'Premolded Hull.' Since carving the hull was by far the most difficult part of early ship modeling, Ideal created a thick-walled, completely formed, hollow hull made from a wood composite. Never started. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory which means that all the parts are still 'factory tissue sealed.' As was the custom back then, workers would assembly the parts for a kit and wrap them in tissue paper in a unique way that ensured that all the parts would be 'sealed' and held in place. Whoever buys this kit will see the contents for the first time since it was packed at Ideal Aeroplane & Supply in New York well over 90 years ago. Ideal Aeroplane & Supply was one of the earliest aircraft model makers in the USA, marketing their first kit in 1911 and running a well-known storefront that sold materials as well as kits for early aeromodelers. What is less known is that they had a very large line of ship kits also. They ranged from one foot to several feet long and covered unique and popular civil subjects as well as warships and submarines of the period. The company was very innovative in introducing the Moulded Hull which cut assembly time by more than half by eliminating all hull carving, shaping and sanding. The builder could use it right out-of-the-box and immediately add the deck, superstructure, fittings and prime or paint. Ideal was also known for their excellent, full size multi-view plans that includes many assembly notes, rigging diagrams, tips, additional detail drawings and much more. Often there was even a detailed painting guide.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190D - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 6-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
1960 issue with dramatic Craftmaster artwork of a pilot executing a dead-stick, crosswind landing in his heavily battle-damaged D-9 with a seized and flaming engine. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram 1968 Pontiac GTO Street Machine, 1/24, 2208
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$52
Still factory sealed; the seal has splits and small missing section on the left short side. This model is dated 1984. It is well detailed and features a full engine, opening hood, interior and underside details, rubber tires and more.
Arii Cessna Skymaster T337 - (ex Eidai), 1/72, 02084
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
From high-quality Eidai molds. Crisply molded and features very fine recessed panel lines, complete cockpit and passenger interior and more. With full color decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.