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Gulfstream German Type IXC U-Boat, 1/350, 9302

Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG

$19

Features TWO excellent quality resin one-piece hull and sail with very fine drain holes and decking and a large number of PE details, but only has PE for one sub. Complete and never started and includes instructions.

Cleveland 1930 Howard Pete Racer - Balsa Flying Aircraft, 1/16, SF18

Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++

$125

Dated 1933 on the plans. This model came from a long-time collector who purchased this model new in October of 1955 from Cleveland direct. It was even factory-packed with pages of the newspaper "Cleveland Plain Dealer" dated June 29, 1955. This is a 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, sheet wood, pre-drilled nose block, fully finished spinner, thrust button & wheels, metal stock, rigging material, completely formed prop blades, covering material, highest quality plans and more. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with everything present. The 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 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.

Carl Goldberg Models 1/2A Blazer 40 inch Wingspan - .049 Free Flight Model Airplane, G1-250

Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++

$125

Large parasol free flight model for .049 power by one of the pioneers and leaders in model aviation. Carl Goldberg was a gifted designer of model aircraft, and his career spanned the evolution of flying models. His designs and number of titles won in competition at the Nationals is legendary. His first competition was the 1928 Nationals, where he received honorable mention. By 1934 he won the indoor Nats and in 1935 he opened a Hobby Shop, among the first in the nation (the first one was probably opened by Cleveland Models Ed Packard). Awards came quickly. He wrote articles for Model Airplane News, and was Comet's top designer from 1939 till 1945. After Comet, he worked with Mike Schlesinger and Sid Axelrod on what eventually became Top-Flite Models. In 1955 he founded Carl Goldberg Models and released a still-popular line of scale, rubber, gas, glider and RC models. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.

Eduard DFW-28 Floh / Flea, 1/48, 8016

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-

$37

Nicely molded and detailed larger-scale Flea with many photoetched details, very nice cockpit with film instruments. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.

Durango Press Handcar HOn3 Narrow Gauge - Craftsman Model, 1/87, DP-22

Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-

$19

Very highly detailed cast metal model. The kit has never been started. The parts are still internal factory sealed and includes instructions.

Revell Lockheed P-38 J or P-38 L Lightning, 1/32, 04701

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++

$54

Still factory sealed. Large 1/32 P-38 with full cockpit, detailed engine, two rocket launchers with 10 rockets, 2 drop tanks, opening canopy, pilot figure, optional position landing gear and decals for two aircraft.

ESCI Grumman F-14 Plus Tomcat - VF-41 USS Nimitz or VF-102 USS America, 1/72, 9055

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+

$12

Well molded with all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and gear wells, optional position canopy, wings that swing and missile load. Has full markings for both squadrons. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.

Hasegawa HMS Vanguard Royal Navy Battleship Motorized, 1/450, 6

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc

$145

Rare motorized larger scale kit of the last British Battleship. Nicely molded with 145 parts. Includes electric motor, prop, shaft, motor and all needed hardware for operation in water; easily converted to R/C (radio parts not included). Includes an excellent, full color painting guide on the box side. Never started. All parts are still in factory sealed bags with instructions.

Hasegawa Kawasaki T-4 Hamamatsu Training Wing - 31st TSQ 1st SQ JASDF '306' or '6', 1/72, 1007

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc

$24

Still factory sealed. Very finely molded with all recessed panel lines, full cockpit, two piece canopy, drop tanks and a painting guide and large, colorful decals sheet for aircraft two aircraft of the JASDF 31st TWQ 1st AW.

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.

Trumpeter AV-8B Harrier II - USMC VMA-231 Ace of Spades / VMA-223 Bulldogs, 1/32, 02229

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM

$75

Still factory sealed. Very highly detailed including full engine, cockpit and much more.

Faller Convair 440 Convairliner Metropolitan - Lufthansa, 1/98, 1440

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good

$119

Very rare kit from the 1960s. Large scale (near 1/100) model of the famous Convair airliner, transport and executive taxi. While many 440s were prop-jets, this model depicts the version with two Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp R-2800-CB17 engines. Nicely molded for that time with fine raised rivet detail, optional position passenger rear door, rotating propellers and Lufthansa decals. The kit has never been started. The smallest parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag, and the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried and NOTE: missing gear struts and wheels. Otherwise complete with all other parts, including decals and instructions.

Rio Grande Models D&RGW Water Car #470 With Metal Trucks HOn3 Narrow Gauge - Craftsman Model, 1/87, 3028-WC

Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc

$28

Highly detailed craftsman kit featuring factory-cut hardwood parts, hardwood lumber stock, cast resin water tank, very fine metal castings, photoetched brass parts, a few plastic details, decals, metal truck set and full, illustrated instructions. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

CM DD-724 USS Laffey (Sumner FRAM II 1968), 1/350

Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc

$150

SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is six to eight weeks.

Revell Messerschmitt Bf-110 G-4 - (Bf110G4), 1/32, H250

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG

$69

Hard to find 1974 issue with great box artwork. Large and well detailed kit. Features hinged canopies, full cockpit and landing gear detail and removable cowls with detailed engines. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Life-Like Gee Bee Sportster - 1930s Racer, 1/32, 09620

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG

$26

Ex-Pyro molds. Full cockpit and movable control surfaces. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: decals are intact but starting to flake. They may not be usable.

Monogram 1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 1/24, 2455

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint

$22

Still factory sealed. Very well done kit of the last production year for the 170 mph ZR-1. Features DOHC aluminum LT5 motor with unique induction system, 5-spoke wheels, opening hood, detailed interior and complete suspension/underside details. Molded in yellow, clear, transparent red, chrome plated and rubber tires.

Hasegawa Sopwith Camel (F.1 Camel) Museum Model, 1/8, CP-02

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++

$1750

Still factory sealed but the seal has splits and tears. Very rare and large 1/8 scale museum quality kit. The three 1/8 aircraft in this series are widely considered to be the finest model aircraft ever produced. This kit duplicates the classic Sopwith Camel using many of the original material in a near perfect representation of the inner structure of the aircraft. There are 1,198 parts made from die-cut plywood, Japanese cypress, cast soft metal, brass, aluminum, rubber, injection molded plastic and many other materials. The wingspan is 1067mm (42 inches) when assembled. The engineering of the kit is world-class right down to the assembly plans. Please note, this item must be shipped insured.

Eduard Albatros D-III Profipack, 1/48, 8035

Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good

$30

Highly detailed kit with main injection molded parts, numerous photoetched details, resin details, realistically thin windscreen and painting guide and decals for four colorful aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Huan Chiu IJN I-16 and I-58 Submarines With Minisub - (Ex-Tamiya), 1/700