Esoteric T-2A Buckeye Body Job Conversion, 1/72, BJ-5
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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Very rare and still the only way to build the single-engine "A" variant of the venerable Buckeye trainer. Converts Matchbox T-2 Dual Engine Buckeye to single engine version. Beautifully cast high-definition resin fuselage with metal interior details. Includes decals for three aircraft. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Joe Ott Consolidated Catalina PBY With Ott-O-Matic Formers - 22 Inch Wingspan Flying Wood Model, 2208
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Rare kit from the 1940s or very late 1930s. Every rarer in this condition - with a complete box and all contents never disturbed other than when I did the inventory. This is very unusual due to the age and very fragile nature. This model is one of Joe Ott's mid-range line in size and price. It features two metal tubes of glue, 2 and 1/2 sheets of the unique Ott-O-Matic formers on thick stock, hardwood propellers and wing ribs, factory-cut stripwood stock, a factory-sealed paper envelope of small parts (usually contains fully carved thrust buttons, metal stock and more) clear material for windows, color insignia, covering tissue and excellent plans. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete.
Carl Goldberg Models Ranger 21 - 21 Inch Wingspan Balsa Flying Model, D3
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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From the mid 1960s. An excellent kit that is highly prefabricated - no tissue covering is used. Features all die-cut quality balsa fuselage sides, formers, wings and tails, formed wire landing gear struts, finished wheels, plastic prop, spinner and nose cowl, metal prop shaft and bushings, other wood parts as required, perfect die-cut clear canopy material, decals, inspection certificate, rubber motor and superb instructions with plans. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes plan/instructions. 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. Needless to say, Goldberg's models are of the highest quality.
299 Models Bede BD-5 - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Limited issue injection model molded in gray with a clear canopy and painting guide. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Vac Wings Kawasaki Ki-32 Mary, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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High quality vacuform kit with recessed panel lines, full plans/instructions and clear parts as needed. Still factory sealed. Certain modeling skills are required to build vacuform kits. Not recommended for beginners.
Lindberg President Ocean Liner President Wilson, 1/547, 77224
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Reissued from the original Pyro Molds. Full hull model of a rare subject. Box photo shows a built-up of the actual model. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Thanks to Dusty Rhodes for pointing out this excellent MARAD internet write up of this famous ship: SS President Wilson was a U.S. flag passenger ship (design type P2-SE2-R3), constructed by the Bethlehem Steel Company in Alameda, California and completed on April 27, 1948. Originally intended to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II as the Admiral F.B. Upham, the U.S. Maritime Commission canceled its order for the vessel as the war was ending. In 1948, the ship was bareboat chartered to American President Line (APL) and renamed SS President Wilson. The shipping line bought the vessel outright on August 27, 1954.During its service with APL, President Wilson operated on a Pacific Ocean route, traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles, Hawaii, the Philippines, China, and Japan before returning on the reverse itinerary. By the late 1950s, passenger liners were being eclipsed by jet airplanes as the preferred mode of trans-oceanic travel, but APL redirected its marketing efforts to pleasure travelers and continued its liner service well past the retirement of many of President Wilson's contemporaries.On February 1, 1964, while underway about 600 miles southeast of Tokyo, Greek cargo ship Agia Erini L. (formerly the liberty ship Richard J. Hopkins) transmitted a general message notifying all ships in the vicinity that there were cracks in the ship's hull and requested that all ships indicate their positions. The following day, the ship's crew sent another message stating that its condition was critical and requested that President Wilson, the closest vessel, come to its aid. The captain of President Wilson, J. D. Cox, immediately altered course and steamed toward the ship. Four other vessels in the area also changed course to assist the stricken ship.When President Wilson arrived, the crew found that Agia Erini L.'s condition had deteriorated and feared that the crew would soon have to abandon ship; in the early morning hours of February 3 the crew of the Green ship began to abandon their vessel. Earlier, two ships, SS Stolt Victor and SS Rolv-Jarl, had arrived on scene and Captain Cox directed the ships' crews to position their vessels downwind of Agia Erini L. in the case escaping crew members were swept away.Several crew members were able to escape the sinking ship via motor life boat, but the remaining began to jump over the side and into the sea. In response, President Wilson launched its #3 motor boat with a 13-man crew with Chief Officer Carl Larkin in command. Later, Larkin explained that his greatest concern was to avoid hitting any of the men with the boat's propeller. Just 45 minutes after Larkin and crew set out, they returned to President Wilson with 18 survivors. The master of Rolv-Jarl also joined the rescue effort and maneuvered his ship close to the lifeboat to create a wind-break. Rolv-Jarl also rescued the final eight Agia Erini L. survivors from the water.According to Captain Cox "the success of the operation rested entirely on Chief Officer Larkin and his crew." He also stated the operation was the most dangerous operation he had witnessed in more than 40 years at sea.President Wilson continued to serve as a passenger vessel for American President Line until it was sold to Oceanic Cruise Development, Inc. in April of 1973 and renamed Oriental Empress. In 1976, Oriental Empress was laid up in Hong Kong. In 1984 the ship was sold in Taiwan for scrap.
Airfix RMS Mauretania Ocean Liner, 1/600, 04207-1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Excellent full hull model that is very well detailed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Mauretania and her sister Lusitania were considered the finest and most beautiful ships of the day, both inside and out. Launched in 1907, she quickly won the Blue Riband from the 'Kaiser Wilhelm II' for the fastest Atlantic crossing. For more than 22 years she was the Queen of the Atlantic liners. She saw extensive service in WWI as an armed cruiser, transport and hospital ship. In 1922 she was converted from coal to oil and set another record in 1931 when she crossed the Atlantic 4 times in one month. Sadly, she was scrapped in 1935 as the Queen Mary neared completion.
Otaki Lockheed C-5A Galaxy, 1/144, OT2-3
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Early issue of this famous kit. Features all fine, recessed panel lines, detailed landing gear and enclosed gear wells, good intake and exhaust detail for the four jet engines, clear cockpit windows and a large, extensive decal sheet. Molded in white, black and clear plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro Aston Martin Le Mans International Speedster, 1/32, C321-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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1966 hardbox issue. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of their 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 this case, they used the car at the Montagu Motor Museum in Brockenhurst, Hant, England. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels and a removable hood or 'bonnet'. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
M&E Models Bell TH-57 SeaRanger - Conversion Kit - Bagged, 1/72, KC004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
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Still factory sealed. Contains parts to convert the Matchbox JetRanger (or other 1/72 Jet Ranger) into the TH-57 SeaRanger. Molded in Clear, grey and with cast metal details and full decals for three birds: British, US Navy and IDF.
AMT 1936 Ford Coupe, 1/43, T109
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Very nice small-scale kit featuring one piece body, clear windows, interior with separately molded dash and steering wheel, chrome parts, rubber tires and metal axles.
AMT Stinson Reliant SR-9, 1/48, T639
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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Older but nicely done kit featuring optional position cabin doors, full interior, pilot figure, detailed engine and exhaust ring as well as full decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The famous and beautiful gull-winged SR-9 was the 1937 version of the SR series which began in 1933 and continued in production until 1941. The aircraft was popular and saw use as personal transports and executive planes. Five passenger could be seated in deluxe accommodations. The military used 45 privately owned SRs during WWII. Today this aircraft is very valuable and sought after by collectors and restorers.
Revell 1956 Mercury Montclair Customizing Kit, 1/32, H1233-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare original hardbox issue from 1958. This kit builds a custom Montclair with numerous options. Features the Mercury model with a detailed engine, removable hood, detailed engine compartment, full interior, separately molded suspension and molded in underside detail. It is molded in a dramatic glossy deep purple plastic and chrome plate. The accessories include wild custom decals, custom grille, 2 fender fins, wheel disc bullets, filler plugs, 2 piece club pin, custom decals with flames or pencil lines and white stripes, white wall decals, rear view mirrors, antennas, spotlights, continental kit, hood scoop, top rear scoop, two side stacks and more The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing the drive shaft. It is a simple cylinder easily made from stock plastic or the included purple sprue. Includes all other parts, both sheets of decals, clear material for windows and instructions.
Revell USS Pine Island Seaplane Tender with PBM-5 Mariner Seaplane, 1/424, H362-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. 1993 reissue of the late 1950s 'S' kit. Measures 15 inches long when built. Includes moving cranes, movable gun turrets, lifeboats, detailed deck, hanger bay and detailed Martin PBM-5 Mariner Seaplane. The Norton Sound molds were modified to create this kit.
Revell USS Nautilus SSN-571 Guided Missile Submarine, 1/305, H308
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
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1995 reissue from the original 1953 Pre 'S' molds. Ideal "Classic Builder." Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Boot Hill Express - Wild Hearse Custom Show Car, 1/24, 2703
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. This is the 1985 reissue from the original 1967 molds. Ray Farhner's creation is based upon a 140+ year old hearse. Power is supplied by a 500 HP Chrysler Hemi and it includes a skeleton, six gun and 10 gallon hat. Very well detailed and finely molded.
MPC 1973 Dodge Charger - Stock / Panel Wagon Tow Car / Custom Station Wagon, 1/25, 1-7307-225
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
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Still factory sealed. Very rare first issue, and even rarer in this condition. Has parts to build one of the three versions shown. Features detailed 440 CID engine and compartment, opening hood, full interior detailed underside and more.
Revell StuG IV Assault Gun Invasion Tank - Hitlerjugend SS Division or 244th Brigade, 1/35, H2118
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
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Still factory sealed but the seal has split along the top long side panel. 1976 issue is nicely detailed featuring many moving and working features, removable side skirts, optional position hatches, spare bogies, treads, tools and more. Includes decals for both tanks listed.
Revell Panzer Mark IV Special - Panzer IV G / F1 / F2 Versions, 1/35, H2110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
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1976 issue. Feature optional parts and decals to make one of three versions, very good detail, flexible tracks, crew of three and more. NOTE: this kit has very minor assembly to two pieces: the rear turret overhang parts are very neatly assembled and primed. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Tamiya Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I Sd.Kfz. 181 - Ausfuhrung E Fruhe Production, 1/35, 35216
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
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Still factory sealed. Very well molded and detailed.