Cleveland Republic P-47 Thunderbolt - 30.75 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Aircraft, 1/16, SF-81
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$115
Rare. This is the 1942 Deluxe 'large box' issue of this incredibly well detailed flying model. Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' modeles in museum scale of 1/16 were very complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood, factory cut stringers and spars, other wood stock as required, fully formed main and tail wheels & thrust button, balsa blocks and sheeting wood, metal stock, covering material and superb CD plans with instructions. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and paperwork present. This is a wartime issue and so as usual there are no fluids (glue or dope). 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.
AMT 1963 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 3 in 1 - Stock / Custom / Advanced Custom, 1/25, 6223-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$119
Rare first issue from late 1962/63. Never reissued. It is loaded with special features and includes a sealed metal tube of Body Putty, sandpaper, all required parts to build one of three versions (stock, custom or competition), numerous optional parts for suspension, motor, exterior and interior as well as custom decals. Molded in white, clear and chrome with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and includes all parts, putty, sandpaper, white wall stickers, and photocopied instructions. NOTE: missing decals, 'upholstery' sheet and the original instructions.
Marcos Miniatures Beverly Howards Jungmeister - Bucker Bu-133, 1/32, AC3503
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$169
Very rare model from 1991 and the only 1/32 Jungmeister model ever made. It is cast in high definition resin and features a good cockpit, detailed engine with separately molded exhaust assembly and more. Includes a very large and colorful decal sheet with all red checkerboards, stripes and registration numbers. The decal sheet in is 'near mint' condition. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. This model is dedicated in memory of Mr. Beverley Howard, one of the pioneers of acrobatic flying. He thrilled many people around the glove in his little red and white Jungmeister. His showmanship was exciting to observe and John Marco saw him fly in 1964. Mr. Howard's exact Jungmesiter was manufactured in Germany in 1936 and brought over on the Hindenburg by the late Capt. Alex Papana, 'The Famed Romanian Acrobatic Pilot' who exhibited it in the 1936 National Air Races in Los Angles and several other events. Col. Mike Murphy, International Acrobatic Champion for several years, purchased the plane in 1940 and flew it in all major USA meets and competition until retiring. Beverly Howard purchased this plane from Col. Murphy in 1946 and has flow it in all major meets since that time including events in France and Germany in 1950. When this aircraft bio was written in the early 90s, the Smithsonian Air Museum planed on exhibiting this very historic aircraft when it was retired.
Midwest Aero-Star .40 - 62 Inch Wingspan R/C Aircraft, 159
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$149
**SAVE! Pick up in Lexington, KY and eliminate all shipping charges. I can meet you at our local Panera Bread for delivery.** Features the popular 'Success Series Handbook' which guides you through setting up your workshop, aircraft assembly and even preparing you for your first flight, machine-cut and sanded ribs, pre-cut spruce spares, pre-cut balsa sheeting, many other pre-cut and factory-shaped parts, quality hardware package and more. Includes three rolled plans and a large decal sheet. Never started. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory. Almost all of the parts were factory sealed in clear bags; they are all still factory sealed. The few parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes all paperwork. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy and thick cardboard box. It will ship in that box wrapped in thick brown paper. If you wish for it to be placed inside another box, let me know in the 'comments' section of checkout but be aware that additional shipping charges will apply.
Nichimo IJN Chokai Heavy Cruiser - Motorized, 1/500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$119
Early issue from the 1960s before Nichimo used part numbers. It is part of a unique and very successful 1/500 scale warship series with rare glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. The model can be built motorized for operation in water or static full hull or waterline versions. It is very well detailed and molded for that time. Includes all hardware for motorizing with metal gear box for duel-propeller drive, brass batter contacts and switch, wire, threaded steel propeller shafts, universal joints and more, one piece lower hull (molded in an excellent simulation of IJN Hull Red), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, some finer details in black plastic and more. Never started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags with the Nichimo paper headers. The hardware has been inventoried complete. Includes instructions and even the original silver and gold foil covered cardboard nameplate for display. Please note that Nichimo did not furnish decals or the electric motor with these early issues.
Aurora Lightning P-38 - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Rare. Third issue with rectangular 'Aurora Line' logo and Famous Fighters of All Nations on the box top. The box has four solid and original corners, no repairs, tags, tag marks or tape (other than the factory sealing tape) but has moderate wear and very light age foxing as shown, hence the grade of 'good.' Inside, this model is molded in a stunning and beautiful correct gloss medium blue plastic and clear. It includes the correct early rectangular clear stand and stand arm. The model has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Even the original factory tissue packing paper is present. NOTE: the decal were previously stuck to the instructions in several small areas. The actual transfers are in 'excellent' condition; the damage is to the backing paper only.
Monogram US Air Force Refueling Group B-47 And KC-135, 1/240, P409-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$295
Very rare, one and only issue dated 1960. When Monogram invested in the tooling for the 18 aircraft "Air Power" set, the sales did not meet expectations. In order to increase revenue from the molds, Monogram issued three separate kits- the "Refueling Group," "Bomber Group" and "Fighter Group" in the "Forty Niner" series with the Tu-16 Badger, F-101 and P-40. These kits utilized aircraft from the Air Power set with special blue-molded display stands, unique decals and instructions. The two aircraft are well molded with recessed panel line detail. Decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition and the instructions in 'near mint+' condition. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: this kit must be shipped double-boxed for protection.
Drone Engineering Secret Weapon - Spectacular Disel Flyer - 38 Inch Wingspan Super Stunt Control Line Model Designed For Diesel Engine
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$125
Very rare and from 1948. This is a completely prefabricated, balsa and hardwood super-stunt control line design by Leon Shulman. At that time it was capable of doing every possible maneuver that control line models could perform and some that could not be done, such as a loop and vertical 8's. It can literally be built in a few hours and features factory cut and carved, high-quality wooden parts, shaped and hollowed leading edges, tapered training edges, hardware, fully formed wire landing gear (or to be used as a take-off trolley that remained on the runway to improve performance), covering tissue and more. The full size plans include heavily illustrated step-by-step assembly as well as complete flying tips from the famous designer. NOTE: this kit has 'excellent' quality sub assembly as follows: bellcrank to elevator; upper & lower fuselage and hardwood reinforcements assembled. Horizontal stabilizer and elevator are very neatly sanded. There is no other assembly. The model has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and paperwork included. Please note that the covering tissue has bug damage. In 1948 Drone Diesel also produced and marketed the 'Dronette' Sport Flyer & Stunt Trainer and the 'Hot-Rock,' a National Open Stunt Champion in 1947. These model, with the 'Secret Weapon,' promoted 'Diesel At Its Best,' the Drone Diesel Engine with a Class B displacement of .297, bore of 21/32 and Stroke of 7/8". The compression ratio was whopping 18 to 1. A speed control and variable compression head were also available.
Model Airways Nieuport 28 1917, 1/16, 1002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$169
Excellent model from 2000 that builds the skeletal inner structure of a Nieuport 28. Features over 190 laser cut hardwood (basswood, birch and plywood) parts, over 200 Britannia metal, copper, aluminum, steel, brass and rubber parts and over 50 Britannia metal castings for the Gnome-Rhone Type 9N rotary engine complete with all cylinders, distributor, spark plugs and crankcase. Details other than the engine (which is a kit to itself) include turnbuckles, guy wires, compression bar, pulleys, wire support brackets, struts, flight instruments, tires and much more. Includes three sheets of full size plans and very detailed instructions. Completed wingspan is 20 inches. Never started. All of the small parts and many of the large parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The few larger parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes all plans and instructions.
Revell Airborne Marines Gift Set - A-4D Skyhawk and HRS-1 Helicopter, 1/48, G271-195
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$295
From 1956 - the first and only issue of this rare holiday season gift set. Contains the A-4D Skyhawk and HRS-1 both with US Marine markings. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape, price tags, torn or missing litho. However, it has the typical 'cross hatch' marks from the original ribbon that Revell shipped these kits with as well as heavy ribbon marks along the top as shown; there is also moderate wear on the top long side. Inside, the HRS-1 is molded in the correct dark blue plastic and the famous clear Revell base and correct Marines decals for this this issue. The A-4 is molded in the correct medium gray with the clear base and correct and colorful Marines markings for this kit. The instructions are correct also and show these unique decals on the models. The kits have never been started. Both are still in the factory sealed internal bags and include decals and instructions in excellent condition.
Revell USS Pennsylvania BB38 Battleship - Sea Power Issue, 1/426, H422-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
Rare 1961 Sea Power hardbox release of USS Arizona's famous sister ship. The Pennsylvania was in dry-dock during the December 7th Pearl Harbor attack and survived with minimal damage. She was rebuilt and saw significant action in the Pacific in WWII, steaming over 150,000 miles from 1941 to 1945. It is thought that she may have fired more ammunition than any ship in history and she never once reported 'Not Ready' for any operation or need. After being used as a nuclear test ship at Bikini, she was towed to Kwajalein and sunk. The kit has never been started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions.
Griffon TWO Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter J - USSR Or Libyan Aircraft Shot Down In The Gulf Of Sidra August 1981, 1/72, S-01
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$28
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Features recessed panel lines, good cockpit, pilot figure, optional position canopy, outboard wings that swing, drop tank, air-to-air missiles and more.
Jim Shirley Productions USS Chicago CG11 1960s - Guided Missile Cruiser, 1/700, JFL0011
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$125
Very rare. This kit has a beautifully cast resin main hull and like most resin ships, is considered superior to injection molding. There are numerous other resin details. Includes full instructions with parts guide and illustrated assembly steps. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes all paperwork.
Planet Models Junkers Ju-287 V3 (A-1) - (Ju287V3), 1/72, 068
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Rare, well detailed, high-definition cast resin model. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Junkers Ju287 series was probably the most advanced WWII bomber to actually fly. Development continued until the end of the war; the Soviets captured the remaining aircraft, moved them to the USSR, completed and flew them. This turned out to be key to future Soviet bomber designs.
Heller DH-89 Dragon Rapide - British Civil 'Air Couriers Ltd' or French Air Force Navigation Trainer, 1/72, 345
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
1970s Heller issue with the 'Black Box' design. Very nicely molded with recessed control surfaces, fine raised panel lines, good cockpit, full cabin interior and more. Includes markings for the two aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Sikorsky H-19 Rescue Helicopter, 1/48, H173
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$59
Very popular 1974 reissue of the famous 1950s 'S' kit. Features optional position clam-shell doors, detailed Pratt and Whitney R-1340 Wasp Engine, movable main and tail rotors, full cockpit, crew of two, downed pilot for rescue and can be built as the land version with wheels or float version. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Dragon Flakpanzer IV Ostwind - 3.7cm Flak 43 - Smart Kit, 1/35, 6550
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$49
Incredibly detailed armor model with over 650 pieces, many brass PE details on two frets, amazingly detailed 'Magic Track' individual treads and much more. Includes decals & paint guide for five different vehicles.
Hobby Boss F9f-3 Panther / AMT Hawsegawa F-86F Sabre And A-7A Corsair II / Amodel Yak-38 / Academy F/Z-18C Hornet, 1/72, 87250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good to VG
$34
SALE!! Includes all 5 aircraft kits. The Amodel Yak-38 is never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Academy F/A-18C is never started, inventoried complete with all parts present and includes decals and instructions. For the Hasegawa A-7A Corsair II, NOTE: it has minor and 'excellent' quality sub assembly to 2 parts, one set of wing halves. There is no other assembly; inventoried 100% complete. The Hasegawa F-86 has no assembly and is 100% complete but NOTE: the interior parts are airbrushed to 'excellent' quality. There is no other painting. On the Hobby Boss Panther, NOTE: the cockpit tub has been built to 'professional' quality; there is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Monogram First Lunar Landing - Apollo 11 Astronauts On The Moon, 1/48, 5503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$54
This is the second issue (1979 - 10th Anniversary Commemorative Issue) of this classic kit. It is widely considered the highest quality model kit available of the Apollo 11 moon landing scene. Features LEM, moon base, solar wind detector, seismometer, flag, astronauts, laser reflector, stereo camera, TV Camera, amber-tinted clear windows, gold foil with cut lines printed on the back, full painting and foil application instructions and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell CV-59 USS Forrestal - The First Super Carrier, 1/542, H339
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$149
Still factory sealed. 1977 issue of the very popular 1950s 'S' kit. Features one-piece full hull with complete rudders and propeller detail, one piece flight deck, highly detailed island structure, separately molded AA armament and gun directors, ship's boats, moving elevators, crane & antenna booms, flight deck crash crane, 11 tractors, airwing of 18 A3D Skywarriors, F7U Cutlass, FJ-3 Furies, F2H-4 Banshees and 2 HUP-3 Helicopters, display stand and more.