Special Hobby Polikarpov I-152 - With RS-82 Rockets, 1/48, SH48060
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
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Large 1/48 scale model features quality recessed panel line injection molded parts with resin and photoetched details. Never started. The resin parts are still in the factory sealed bag; all other pieces are inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell Avro Dam Buster Lancaster With Secret Bomb, 1/72, H202-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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First issue hardbox from 1963. This very popular model features specially modified Lancaster fuselage, Dam Buster Secret Bomb, special release mechanism, retractable landing gear, rotating propellers and wheels, movable control surfaces and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: Missing two pilots. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. The Dam Busters squadron was famous for its daring raids on three German dams on May 16, 1943. Carrying the special Barnes Wallis-designed bombs, the Lancasters flew very low over the water in the face of heavy flak to drop the rotating bombs perfectly. Many did not return. The bombs did perform as promised, first skipping over the water, hitting the dam, then rolling down 30 feet before exploding with tremendous force. In an airburst, these bombs would not have damaged the dams, but since water is incompressible, the dams were breached.
Williams Brothers 1926 Ford Flivver - The Model T Of The Air, 1/48, 48-661
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Nicely detailed and molded scale model of the 1926 Ford civil aircraft. Features very good cockpit and engine detail, rigging material, full size plans and rigging diagram, color decals and instructions. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Ford Flivver was a single-seat aircraft introduced by Henry Ford as the 'Model T of the Air.' After a fatal crash of a prototype into the ocean off Melbourne, Florida, production plans were halted.
Pavla Curtiss AT-9 Jeep, 1/72, 72013
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
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Still factory sealed. Well detailed limited issue kit with injection molded parts and photoetched details.
Pavla Blackburn Roc Mk.1, 1/72, 72009
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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The Roc was designed from the Skua in an attempt to create a naval Defiant-style fighter that could attack from unusual angles. The type was ordered right off the drawing board, which was unfortunate. It was slower than expected due to the large turret. After seeing action over Norway and Belgium they were used in the training role with the turret removed. Features fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit, photoetched details and more. Includes markings for three aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Dragon UH-1D Huey - With Master Box MB 'Head For The Huey' Figure Set, 1/35, 3538
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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Includes the excellent Master Box Ltd #MB35107 'Head For The Huey' five figures set. Never started and all parts are still factory sealed inside. The actual kit is superbly molded with over 160 parts and highly detailed inside and out. Features numerous prepainted photoetched parts and decals for 6 different helicopters. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors V-1 Buzz Bomb - Bagged - (ex-Hawk), 1/48, 626
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Bagged Testors issue that is from quality ex-Hawk molds. Never started and still in the Testors-sealed bag. I see that it includes the cool red 'flame' exhaust like the original Hawk kit. The instructions are clearly present; Testors usually did not issue any decals for the V-1 but I am not able to confirm that since it is factory sealed.
Flashback Miles Magister - RAF No. 601 Sq Croydon 1940 / No. 312 (Czech) Squadron RAF Martlesham heath 1941 / L207 Royal Egyptian Air Force Heliopolis 1939, 1/48, KLH8924
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Superb kit that is finely molded. Includes a good size fret of PE parts, film instruments and a paint guide and decals for all aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan Jill Type 12 - Carrier Attack Bomber, 1/48, JT61
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Very finely molded and detailed kit. Features all fine recessed panel lines, 160 parts, complete cockpit and optional folded wings.
Eduard Morane-Saulnier Type L - No.356 French late-1915 / 'Le Pilou Pilou' French late-1915 / British RNAS R.A.J. Warneford VC June 7 1915, 1/48, 8007
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Very nicely detailed, featuring main injection molded parts, choice of two cast metal engines, a great many photoetched parts, film instruments, colorful decals for three different aircraft and a color painting guide. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions. Here are some interesting markings notes, thanks to Dusty Rhodes- Decals are for RFC serial 3523, flown by R.A.J. Warneford, VC, in action on 7 June 1915, against zeppelin LZ37. Warneford destroyed LZ37 by dropping a 20 lb. bomb which ignited the airship's gas cells. Some authorities report one crew member survived by jumping clear of the wreck. "Le Pilou-Pilou," referenced in the French decal option, refers to a Paris music hall adaptation of a native Melanesian war dance, reportedly quite popular in Paris of the early war years.
Jo-Han AMC 1965 Rambler American - 2 Door Hardtop Customizing Kit - Stock / Custom, 1/25, C1265-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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Very rare original hardbox issue. Features you choice of stock or numerous custom parts, detailed engine, opening hood, full interior, opening trunk with spare tire, luggage, picnic cooler, bumper jack with base and handle, bowling ball case, tennis racket and more. Molded in gloss white, red-tinted clear, clear, chrome plate and with rubber whitewall tires and metal axles. The kit has never been started. It is inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, the custom hood scoop. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions.
Comet Vought F4U-1 Corsair - 20 Inch Wingspan Flying Balsa Model Airplane - (F4U1), 3404
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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1970s reissue of the original 1950s kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, printwood sheets, factory cut spars and stringers, fully formed and finished wheels, wood stock as required, propeller, rubber motor, metal propeller shaft/rubber retainer, thrust button, clear canopy material, full size plans, building instructions and covering tissue. The kit has never been started. Inventoried complete including plans/instructions. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Revell F-51D / P-51K Phantom Mustang Motorized - (ex Monogram), 1/32, 04726
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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2005 reissue of the great Monogram 'Four Star' model, which is widely considered to be one of the best visible airplane action kits ever made. Features a full cut away model with interior detail. Buttons on the base activate two motors that make the prop spin, and the main gear and tail wheel retract and extend. Two other levers on the base drop the wing bombs. Canopy opens to show detailed cockpit. Firewall, oil tank, engine supports and engine are well detailed. The inner wing includes wing main spar, fuel tank, gun bays, 6 .50 caliber machine guns and ammunition. Inside, the kit is molded in the original colors of the Monogram 1st release: clear, silver, zinc chromate green, black and red. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Beagle Basset 206, 1/72, 02025-5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Early 1970s issue of this famous light aircraft of RAF Transport Command. This is a very well molded model that includes complete interior detail. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro Jersey Bounce - 1925 Ford T Street Rod, 1/32, C302-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare model 1960s Pyro issue from original molds. For some reason the Jersey Bounce has always been scarce; either were were all built or sold poorly. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. Features detailed custom-dropped frame and suspension & driveline, Chevy 282 V-8 small-block motor with a GMC 6-71 Blower, complete cuistom interior and more. Molded in a bright burgendy with clear windshield and light lenses. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box has bug damage to the litho as shown at the left, top left and lower right corner. Decals have bug damage to the backing paper only; the actual transfers have no damage.
Aurora SSN Skipjack Atomic Sub, 1/228, 711-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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1962 hardbox issue with what is probably John Steel artwork. This was a good model for that time featuring full hull, display stand, working diving planes rotating propeller, working upper and lower rudders, detailed atomic reactor, removable reactor hatch and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note there is a section of missing litho on the box top just to the left of the sail; that is why it is graded 'good-'.
MPC P-51B Mustang Shangri-La / KP IL-10 / Minicraft F4F-4 Wildcat / FOUR Revell Ju-87B/R Stuka, 1/72, 1-4008
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc to Good
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SALE!! Includes all 7 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 sometimes built minor sub assemblies (cockpit tubs, wing halves, etc.) to 'professional' quality. He also almost always removed the display stands (if provided). Again, these kits are sold not inventoried and AS IS hence the very low price.
Revell Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind - 'S' Issue - (R3Y2), 1/168, H238-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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First issue from 1956. Very colorful 'S' hardbox with great artwork. This model is very well molded for that time and features all recessed panel lines, opening front cargo door, rotating counter-rotating propellers and more. Molded in dark sea blue and includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' display stand. Never started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing one piece, the stub nose on the very front of the forward cargo door. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. In 1945 the US Navy asked Convair to develop a large flying boat based on the new World War II technology and the developing turbo-prop engines. Convair's proposal was the Model 117. high-wing flying boat with Allison T40 engines driving six-bladed contra-rotating propellers. The design has a slender body, high-mounted high lift wing and fixed floats. The Navy was impressed enough to order two prototypes in May of 1946. The first prototype was designated XP5Y-1 and first flew off San Diego on April 18, 1950. In August the aircraft set a turboprop endurance record of eight hours six minutes. Although impressed with the design, the Navy decided not to build the patrol version and decided to make her into a passenger and cargo aircraft. A total of eleven aircraft were built. The first two prototypes built were in P5Y configuration, armed with 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) of munitions (bombs, mines, depth charges, torpedoes) and five pairs of 20 mm cannon in fore and aft side emplacements and a tail turret. The next five were built as R3Y-1 aircraft, intended for troop transport and inflight tanker service. The final six were built as the R3Y-2 variant with a upward-hinged nose and high cockpit for heavy roll-on-roll-off transport duties. In this way it was thought the design would function as a 'Flying LST.' In practice, it was discovered that it was almost impossible for the pilots to hold the aircraft nose-on to the beach while it was unloaded. These were subsequently converted into inflight refueling tankers. However, they had a short life because of the unsolvable reliability problems that plagued the Allison T40 turboprop engines. That fate befell most of the T40-powered aircraft, like the Douglas A2D Skyshark.
Jo-Han 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car, 1/25, GC-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Chrysler had long labored to produce an efficient turbine for automobile use. The fourth such engine operated on almost any fuel oil- jet fuel, vegetable oil or tequila and turned 60,000 rpms developing 130 bhp. With this engine Chrysler felt certain that it was time to produce a practical test car, and the Turbine was designed. 55 were produced and 50 given to the public to test. The engine was simple - it had 60 moving parts instead of the usual 300 in a combustion engine - and naturally had no points or distributor. In practice, the car proved reliable and averaged only 4% downtime total - a low number for such a new application of technology. The main drawbacks were NO (nitrogen oxides), high exhaust temperatures, and poor fuel consumption of about 17 mpg. Chrysler was able to fix the last two, but the first one helped finish the program. In the future, Chrysler engineers would solve the NO problem, but it was too late. This model kits features opening hood, detailed engine and compartment, opening trunk, whitewall tires, opening doors, steerable wheels, coupe (2 door) body with opening doors, front seats that fold forward, detailed interior, full underside detail and much more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
AMT 1965 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 3 In 1 Customizing Kit - Stock / Custom / Racing, 1/25, 6225-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Rare first-and-only issue and even rarer in complete and never started condition. This legendary AMT 3 In 1 kit can be built stock, custom or race. George Barris served as the AMT consultant for the customized kits. The model includes many optional parts for all versions, complete motor, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, full interior, completely custom front and rear end treatments and more. Molded in white, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires, metal axles and metal body screws. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: the decals are flat and never cut but have bug damage to the backing paper and some transfers. About 90% of the damage is on the backing paper, while about 10% in on the actual decals. The instructions have no bug damage.