Shizukyo German 75mm Assault Gun III Motorized With Light Up Gun Barrel, 1/50, TS-202-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$185
Very, very rare and a very nice investment. Shizukyo started in the 1960s but was out of business before the end of the decade. This kit is probably from about 1963/64 and is well molded and detailed for that time and features motorized operation on the rear drive wheels to move the treads and a large flashing red bulb at the end of the barrel that 'fires' the gun. Features TKK Mabuchi RE15 motor that is still in the original old-style TKK box, complete with printed plastic wrapper and sealed accessory bag, all metal gear box, wire and sealed bag with motorizing hardware, the red electric light bulb, glue and decals. The actual kit is molded in a black or very, very dark green plastic. Inside, the kit has never been touched. All the smaller parts are still in the factory sealed bags and the big one has a paper header. However, one of the two bags had a 2" tear, so I inventoried the bag - it is complete with all parts. The only parts that were not sealed are the upper and lower hull, upper and lower turret and gear box/gears/drive shaft. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition and the decals are still in the sealed bag and 'very good' with moderate yellowing being the only flaw. Amazingly, the treads are in 'near mint' condition and completely intact - they are still very flexible! NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.
Nichimo Jagdpanzer VI Jagdtiger Hunting Tiger Sd. Kfz 186 Motorized, 1/35, R3531
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$69
Nicely detailed kit featuring metal gear box, metal axles, contacts and hardware, nylon gears, working drive wheels, flexible tracks (in like new condition), optional position hatches, standing crew member and decals for at least two different tanks. Never started. All but one tree are still in the factory sealed bags; the one open tree has been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions. Please note that Nichimo did not furnish the motor with this kit. The common RE14 or RE26 can be used.
Testors SR-75 Penetrator Spyplane, 1/72, 4078
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$79
Includes all accessories shown on box top. Large kit of the secret aircraft that has reportedly replaced the SR-71. Model is over 26 inches long when assembled. Never started and inventoried with all parts present, 'mint' condition decals and instructions. Includes paint and glue, but no knife or brushes. This is the pre 1994 'lower parts count' version of this kit. In 1994 Testors had a reissue that simply added a tree of parts with landing gear, cockpit, clear, etc.
Hobby Japan Bromption Folding Bicycle, 1/12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$49
Rare. This is a large-scale model of the famous Brompton folding bicycle. It is well detailed and molded in red plastic with a few metal parts. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Please note that the instructions are correct for this kit but are from a magazine. The instructions include photos of a built model.
Frog Bristol Blenheim Mk1 or Mk1F / TWO Me-262A / TWO Bf019G, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair to VG++
$32
SALE!! Includes all 5 kits in the boxes shown. NOTE: Sold AS-IS and not inventoried. This collector was very meticulous and of his kits that I did inventory, 95% are complete. But on these kits he cut the sprue (trees) with the part numbers still attached to each number, so the parts are loose. Because of that, I have not inventoried these kits. NOTE: he built minor sub assemblies (cockpit tubs, wing halves, etc) to "professional" quality. He also almost always removed the displays stands (if provided). Again, these kits are sold not inventoried and AS IS hence the very low price.
Consolidated Model Engineering Javelin - 48 inch Winspan Class A or B Gas Powered For R/C Conversion or Free Flight
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$155
Rare late 1930s/40s free flight design. This model came from the estate of a very active and particular early aircraft kit collector. It is like factory-new inside and has not been started. Complete with all parts, plans and decals (if originally included).
AMT Western Auto Monte Carlo Race Car, 1/25, 8404
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Detailed kit with over 100 parts, full engine and frame detail, racing cockpit, colorful decals and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Soviet T74 Tank, 1/72, 8674
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Good quality tank that is well detailed with over 170 parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Chrysler Atlantic Concept Car, 1/25, 72712
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$18
A very nice model molded in all the correct colors so painting is not required. Features detailed underside, full interior, rotating wheels and is molded in multiple colors of plastic, chrome plated plastic, clear and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes extensive decals (including instrument faces) and instructions.
Revell 1910 International Auto Wagon - Highway Pioneers US Antique Series, 1/32, H62-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
1954 early issue molded in bright yellow plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Hasegawa N1K2-J George, 1/72, B1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$20
Still factory sealed.
MPC Boeing 727-200 Stretch American Airlines - (ex Airfix), 1/144, 1-4704
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$34
Still factory sealed but the seal has split at the lower left. 1983 issue features moving elevators, optional position landing gear and airstair door. With full color American decals.
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.
CM USS Tennessee BB43 Battleship at Pearl Harbor December 7 1941, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$350
SPECIAL ORDER limited production, full-hull kit with quality high-definition resin castings and photoetched brass details. Complete model with all parts needed for assembly. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is six to eight weeks.
AMT 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Promo With Original Box, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$695
Very rare and in amazing, factory-new condition. This is an all original, one owner promotional model obtained on October 30, 1965 in Lexington KY by a very discriminating collector. It is still wrapped in the original factory tissue. The box is stamped 'Corvette HT Rally Red Black Int" on the side, which matches this model perfectly. The car is simply stunning - a good 9.5 out of 10 with a 10 being perfect. Color and gloss are fantastic, chrome is like new as well as all tires, parts and clear. Light cleaning is the only improvement that could be done to make it as close as they came to flawless from the factory. This model must be shipped insured.
Revell A3J Vigilante 'S' Issue - (A5A), 1/83, H196-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$125
This was the last "S" kit issued by Revell. Dated 1959. Kit features opening tandem canopies, moving control surfaces, detailed, removable jet engines and two pilots. As the last "S" kit, it incorporates a critical improvement for the time - recessed panel lines. The entire kit has recessed panel lines and rivet detail-no raised marks. It has an attention to detail that is lacking in many older Pre-S and S kits. Molded in the correct gloss light gray and clear with the "Globe" clear stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: the box displays better than the 'VG+' grade but has sun fading on one short side - hence the 'very good+' grade.
Monogram F-104C Starfighter - NAM Tour of Duty Issue, 1/48, 5455
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$30
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the left short side. Limited issue kit from 1988 released in promotion with the TV series 'Tour of Duty'. Very finely molded and detailed kit with traditional high Monogram quality. Features full cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed cannon bay with optional position access door, detailed gear wells, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and optional position speed brakes with detailed wells.
Lindberg Marine Attack Fighter F4U Corsair Motorized, 1/48, 301M-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$69
1950s hardbox that is the first motorized issue. Features incredible and colorful box art that Lindberg kits were famous for. Features electric motor in the nose, batteries under the base, pilot figure, full landing gear, wing radome and rocket loadout. Molded in medium blue and clear. The kit has never been started. The motor is still in the factory sealed bag; all other parts have been inventoried present and includes decals and instructions.
Faller Noratlas 2501 Motorized - Luftwaffe, 1/100, 1501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$55
Rare kit from the 1960s designed for dual electric motor drive with the Faller no. 1001 Miniature Electric Motor (not furnished; Faller sold the motor separately). Nicely molded for the time featuring rotating propellers, positionable ailerons, rudders and elevator, optional position rear boarding door and forward crew boarding door, rear drive-on boarding ramp, clear side and cockpit windows and more. The kit has never been started. The small and motorizing specific parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag. The other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Comet Lockheed F-104A Starfighter, 1/62, PL500-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$69
Hard-to-find 1950s issue. Shortly after this release, Comet sold all their model molds to Aurora. Comet had made two F-104 kits - this is the larger scale one. Inside, the kit is like new and molded in gloss silver and clear. Includes the Comet Model Hobbycraft catalog mailer. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals in amazing 'near mint' condition and 'excellent' instructions. This is the second issue with one instruction sheet. The first issue actually had two instructions sheets - the standard one, and the Supplement. The first draft of the instructions left out the stand ball retainer, and the supplement includes that omission.