PMC Yellow Cab Taxi 1954 Plymouth Belvedere 4 Door And 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4 Door Promo, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit
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Includes both promos. Original dealer models are in 'good' condition. The bodies have typical warping as shown but display well; the worst warp is at the left lower rocker panel of the Chevy as shown. These are rollers and do not have friction drive (the drives were removed at some point). Factory plastic color is original but both have general wear and age foxing as shown. The clear on both is 'very good++' but can use cleaning. The tires are almost like new - if it was played with, it was not for long. No parts are missing and they are original except that the rear sign and some of the fine trim (door handles, trim, etc) has been correctly and very neatly adult painted. The quality is good enough to pass for factory paint.
Easy Built Models Ryan ST Trainer - 20 Inch Wingspan Flying Aircraft, 1/20, FF-18
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed. Very large scale stick and tissue model with a 20 inch wingspan. Designed for flight but can also be built as a display model.
Airmodel Boeing KC-97 / C-97 Stratocruiser Conversion Kit - Bagged, 1/72, 185
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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From 1972. Quality vacuform conversion kit. Requires an Airfix or other 1/72 B-29 for wings and detail parts. Includes optional parts and full instructions for making the KC-97 tanker or C-97 cargo aircraft. Includes additional detail photos of the cockpit, tanker interior arrangement and refueling station. Never started and complete. Vacuform kits require certain modeling skills and are not recommended for beginners.
Revell Sikorsky S-55 Sabena or HO4S Netherlands Navy Valkenburg 1960, 1/48, 4410
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
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1993 issue. Kit features colorful Sabena and Dutch Navy markings, detailed cockpit, rotating main and tail rotors, detailed engine and optional position clam-shell nose doors. 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. Please note that one tiny antenna is from this model but a different color plastic - it is from an earlier issue.
Guillows Supermarine Spitfire - Flying Aircraft Model, 50-10
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
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Still factory sealed. Rare stick-and-tissue model dated 1954. This was part of Guillow's extensive '50' line of models with wingspans between 16 and 24 inches. These were very advanced kit for their day, featuring all die-cut balsa parts, stripwood and spars, plastic cowl and wheels, completely finished wheels and thrust button, plastic prop, metal prop shaft, covering tissue and superb plans with numerous construction details. 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.
Monogram P-39 Airacobra - USAAF 347th FG 67th FS 13 AF 'Hells Bells' Guadalcanal / Same Unit Another Aircraft / 54th FG 57th FS Alaska / USSR Lend-Lease, 1/48, 5213
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. Dated 1990 and from the excellent original 1960s molds. Feature very fine panel line detail, full cockpit, gun bay and engines detail with removable panels, opening door and external stores.
Monogram Hawker AV-8A Harrier - US Marines or RAF, 1/48, 5420
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
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1981 issue with the quality you would expect from Monogram. Includes decals for both versions. Features detailed cockpit and gear well, optional position nozzles, speed brake, canopy, underwing stores and optional refueling probe. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1963 Chrysler Imperial 2 Door Hardtop 3 in 1 Customizing Kit, 1/25, 6823-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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Rare original issue. Very nicely detailed with an impressive host of custom and optional parts. Features full engine and compartment, opening hood, complete interior and detailed underside. The kit has never been started. The stock version has been inventoried complete. On the custom version, NOTE: missing scissors jack and custom steering wheel. Otherwise includes all other parts. With excellent condition decals and instructions. Please note that the box displays better than the 'good' rating; but it is graded as such because there are tape pulls on both short ends and there is some bug damage at two lower corners.
Italeri Westland Mk III Lysander - RAF No. 239 Sq 1941 or Free French Forces Group Gretagne Tunisia 1942, 1/48, 804
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
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Still factory sealed. Nicely detailed older kit with full cockpit for pilot and observer, opening canopy, detailed engine, drop tank, decals for both aircraft and optional bomb load.
Monogram A-1E Skyraider Flying Dump Truck - White Box Issue, 1/72, 6807
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
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1973 release with Monogram and Mattel logos (on the side); note that difference in text on this box from the other White Box issue. Well molded and detailed kit with the quality you expected from Monogram. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
MPC Vickers Wellington Profile Series - No. 9 Sq Honnington England 1938/39 / No. 75 New Zealand Sq / No. 311 Czech Squadron 1941, 1/72, 2-2005
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the left short side. In the 1970s, MPC released the very popular Profile Series. Inside each box was a quality Airfix kit but with MPC decals to build any of the three aircraft shown on the box top. Well detailed kit for it's time.
AMT Douglas AD-4W Skyraider - US Marines / Royal Navy and US Navy, 1/48, 8622
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
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Still factory sealed. Detailed kit of one of the first Advanced Early Warning radar aircraft for the Navy. Builds all three versions: Marines VMC-1 from the Korean War, British Royal Navy 849 Sq and US Navy VC-11 from the Korean War. US versions are from 1950 (Korean War) and Royal Navy version is Squadron 849, 1956. Features detailed interior, landing gear, wing mounted fuel tanks and 65 parts.
Monogram The Big Deuce 1932 Ford Roadster - Classic Yellow Issue - Street or Show Rod or Classic Highboy, 1/8, PC88-1498
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
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Rare first issue from 1963. In the early 1960s Monogram invested in a series of huge 1/8 scale models with extraordinary detail and working features. The complete line consisted of the Big 'T' Street/Rod, Big Drag Competition Roadster, Big Rod Show/Go Roadster, Big Tub Custom Phaeton and this Big Deuce '32 Ford Roadster. The design work alone for the model was $50,000; then Deuce molds cost over $150,000 to produce - an absolute fortune at the time. The total cost of the complete 1/8 scale line of cars was over $1,000,000 - in 1963 money. The result was a nearly flawless large American Automotive model that has never been equaled to this day. The Big Deuce was one of the series by famous customize Darryl Starbird and was issued in red or yellow bodies - this is the yellow issue. It measures 20.5 inches long when assembled. Fit, mold quality and finish are of the highest quality - as only Monogram could do. Very highly detailed with 284 parts molded in 6 colors, 185 parts in chrome plate as well as real rubber tires. Can be built as the classic roadster or the highboy. Each can be further customized with a variety of extra parts. The kit features operating doors and trunk lid, operating head and tail lights (bulbs and hardware included), operating tilt windshield with wind wings, realistic steering from the steering wheel, super detailed Pontiac engine with six Stromberg carburetors, individual spark plugs and ignition wires, rolled and pleated interior and trunk, dash panel with S-W instruments, chrome plated under-carriage and Le Mans wheels, realistic rubber wide whitewall tires, custom chrome firewall with instruments, plated dropped front axle, flexible radiator hoses, optional top with detailed top bow frame and much more. The model builds up a realistic rolling chassis with all suspension, driveline and exhaust items just like the actual car. Inside, the kit has never been started. All the original factory packing material is present- the lower tissue and all the clear 'separator' sections used between each part tree. The yellow plastic is brilliant, glossy and deep...it looks like paint, but it is not. The small parts are still in the small factory sealed clear bag. Monogram never sealed the other parts and they have been been carefully inventoried 100% complete. The chrome was always covered and is outstanding 'Near Mint' condition which is very unusual. Includes decals, instructions and even the Big Deuce Guarantee sheet. The decals are 100% intact but have visible age cracking; please see the article (on this website) about saving and restoring old kit decals. The box is rated only 'Good-' because is has light stains, general wear and discoloration as shown, tiny dots of white overspray and the cardboard is very brittle. There are some high-quality repairs done correctly from the inside with cardstock and book binding glue. The only missing litho is on the right short side, a 3 x 1 inch section at the very bottom center. NOTE: these kits commonly had cracked or broken yellow plastic as the high-gloss formula was very brittle. This kit has a very high-quality repair to the body where part of the cowl cracked in two places. There are close up photos of the repaired areas. The repairs are solid and reinforced from the rear so they are stronger than the original body. There repaired joints are perfectly smooth; there is no ridge. However, there is a tiny (about 1mm) chip of plastic missing on the very rear of the cowl.
Revell B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle, 1/72, H201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
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Softbox issue from 1972. The famous Memphis Belle was the first 8th Air Force Bomber to complete the 25 mission rotation over Hitler's Germany. Many operating features including movable gun turrets, movable control surfaces, opening bomb bay, rotating props and wheels and retracting landing gear. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Carl Goldberg Models Ranger 30 - 30 Inch Wingspan .020 To .049 Gas Control Line Or Free Flight Aircraft, G2-350
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
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From the mid 1960s. High quality gas (or electric conversion) flying model with all balsa construction (no tissue required). Features die-cut balsa wood and plywood parts, wood stock as required, fully formed and finished wheels, fully formed steel landing gear struts, metal stock as needed, die-cut clear windshield, hinge material, hardware, very colorful decal sheet and excellent building instructions / plans. Never started. The small parts are all still in the factory sealed bag. The other parts have been inventoried complete. 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.
Monogram Apollo Saturn V - 30 Inch Tall Moon Rocket, 1/144, PS193-600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
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True first issue from 1968 and the rarest box art of all, with the "ACTION! Lunar Module Included" artwork at the lower right. Still the best Saturn in 1/144 scale due to the excellent detail that Monogram was famous for. All three stages separate from each other in order to demonstrate a simulated flight. Apollo upper section opens to release lunar module with two stages and operating landing legs. Includes three figures and launch pad stand and even the beautifully illustrated "Apollo-Saturn Manned Flight To The Moon" large pamphlet. the kit is molded in white & silver and with a yellow base. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals, instructions and pamphlet are all in 'excellent' condition.
Joe Ott Supermarine Spitfire with Ott-O-Formers - 32 inch Wingspan Wood Flying Model
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
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Rare kit from the late 1930s. This model is one of Joe Ott's mid-range line in size and price. Large model features 2 sheets of Ott-O-Formers, printwood, stripwood, full size plans, color insignia, clear canopy material, fully carved thrust button, main wheels and tail wheel, required metal hardware, covering tissue (2 sheets) and 2 blocks for the spinner. NOTE: the prop blank has been rough cut to shape and the 'lightning holes' in the fuselage Ott-O-Formers have been pressed out (normally they are factory die cut). Quality of all work is excellent. The kit has been inventory complete with all parts and plans. NOTE: plans are complete but have neat tape to the back. They are very fragile! Please note that the box displays better than the 'Fair+' grade but is missing the end flaps - hence the 'Fair+' grade.
Carl Goldberg Models 1/2A Blazer - 40 inch Wingspan .049 Free Flight Model Airplane, G1-395
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
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Large parasol free flight model for .049 power by one of the pioneers and leaders in model aviation. Features all die cut balsa sheet wood and plywood parts, fully formed trailing edges, formed wire landing gear, finished wheel, hardware, covering tissue, decals and excellent instructions and plans. Never started and inventoried 100% complete. 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.
Monogram Boeing F4B-4 - 2nd Squadron CV-2 USS Lexington F4B4 - Blue Box Issue, 1/72, PA209-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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Still factory sealed. First issue from 1968. The last 'Boeing Bipe' was one of the most maneuverable planes ever built. It had a top speed of 184 mph and was unusually rugged. Very finely molded kit with traditional Monogram quality. Includes markings for Fighting Squadron 2 which operated from the USS Lexington (CV-2) in the 1930s.
True Details Spitfire MkV and Spitfire MkVb Resin Cockpits / (2) Covered Wheel Sets / (1) 5 Spoke Wheel Set / Cutting Edge Seat and GM-2 Sights, 1/48
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
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SALE!! Includes the following aftermarket accessories: True Details #49014 Spitfire Mk Vb Cockpit Set (ex KMC 48-6013) still factory sealed, #TD48484 Spitfire Mk V Cockpit set (complete and neatly airbrushed), Cutting Edge #CEC488348 Spitfire Seat with Late Belts (factory sealed), TWO #48086 Spitfire MkI-IX Covered and one #48018 Spitfire Mk.I-Mk.IX Five Spoke Wheel Sets, Cutting Edge #CEC48157 British GM-2 Gunsight (sealed) and another one opened and with only one sight remaining (of two).