IMW Fairbanks-Morse Direct Coaling Station - HO Craftsman Kit, 1/87, L608
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$20
Most likely from the early 1960s. Measures 4.5 inches tall with a 1.25 inch square base. Detailed kit of this trackside coaling station, featuring hardwood parts cut to shape, cast metal details, a plastic sheet of factory-painted simulated coal 'base' and very nice full instructions with numerous drawings. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including instructions.
Hawk Ju-87 Stuka Bomber, 1/48, 80
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$48
Very rare kit for the advanced collector. From the early 1940s. Features all pre-cut wooden main parts (fuselage, wings, wheels and vertical & horizontal stabilizers), wood stock as required, insignia sheet and full-size plans that include cross sections for templates. Never started and complete. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 (and sometimes smaller) in the 1930s. Hawk kits were very complete and included metal details and superb quality drawings for the true scale enthusiast. Before the plastic age there was a product line of railroad, airplane and ship models which are advertised on the side of this box.
Cavacraft P-51D Mustang - Solid Wood Aircraft Model, S-1
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$45
Rare. From the late 1940s/early 1950s. This is the first issue, which has the three color printed box. This excellent kit is among Cavacraft's final efforts to compete in the solid model hobby. The fuselage and wing are completely carved to shape. The quality is excellent - as good or better than Strombecker. Also features clear canopy, die cut smaller wooden parts, a sealed small detail parts bag, full color decals, CASCO glue and excellent plans/instructions. The kit has never been started and is complete. Please note, the box is missing two of the small inner flaps and one flap is taped on (from the inside).
Lindberg HMS King George V, 1/750, 783-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
1967 hardbox issue in excellent condition. Full hull, small scale kit with Tom Morgan artwork. 12 inches long when assembled. Features triple propeller and twin rudder detail, separately molded main + secondary turrets and superstructure and some other details. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Revell HMS Bounty Mutiny On The Bounty - MGM Movie Box with Marlon Brando and Trevor Howard, 1/110, H326-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$75
The famous mutiny ship of Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian fame. Rare 1961 hardbox issue with fantastic John Steel artwork and MGM Studios 'Mutiny on the Bounty' movie promotion side panels and photos of Marlon Brando and Trevor Howard. Revell's early ship models were remarkably detailed and this kit is no exception. Features full hull, detailed deck and all fittings, preformed ratlines, vac sails, full rigging instructions and more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the two factory sealed bags and includes flag sheet and instructions.
Dolphin Nazario Sauro Italian Navy Submarine, 1/400, 002
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$69
Very rare. Beautifully cast resin kit with metal details, a display stand and decals for any hull numbers. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Sauro was the first of her class and is a diesel-electric attack submarine. Sauro and her sister Carlo Fecia di Cossato were introduced in the 1970s, and after some technical problems were solved with the batteries, sisters Leonardo da Vinci and Guglielmo Marconi began service in 1982. The main armament are wire-guided Whitehead Motofides A184 (533mm) torpedoes located amidships, and mines can be substituted. The hull is of a special steel and these subs can dive to at least 410 M (1,345 feet).
Chris Proctor Details for 1/48 Scale I-19 Submarine, 1/48
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$29
If you just happen to have the very rare 1/48 I-19 IJN operating sub kit, here are a large number of resin details for it, made by Chris Proctor. Many are factory sealed and some are loose; all are new and never used. Includes splash guard, arm rails, 93x Binoculars, 7pcs fold down seats, lower conning tower doors, rudder bar access hatch, 15 pcs window frames, main air intake vents (set of four), a Mikes Subworks Dumas/Pittman Motor Mount (end terminals), capstans/rollers, bridge instruments, what looks like a compass platform/binnacle, what appears to be gun barrels, antenna insulators and much more.
Monogram Albatross SA-16B (Hu-16) - Four Star Issue, 1/72, PA20-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$89
The second issue of this classic kit dated 1957. Hardbox is in fantastic 'near mint-' condition with as-new color and gloss. Slight edge wear and slight general wear are the only flaws. Well molded and detailed kit features retracting landing gear, rotating wheels and props, three man crew, optional position cabin door and two survivors in life rafts. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Albatross was the primary sea rescue aircraft of the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service, a branch of MAC - Military Airlift Command. Operational service began in 1947 and Hu-16s saw wartime action in Vietnam.
CM SS Brooklyn (single screw tug) - 2 Kits, 1/350
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$40
SPECIAL ORDER limited production kit. Museum quality high definition resin castings. Complete kit with all parts needed for assembly. Some kits include photo-etched details and decals if required -email for details on a certain kit. Kits are molded upon receipt of payment. Normal wait is six to eight weeks.
MPC Ghost Rider Corvette Road Racer, 1/25, 6354
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
1988 issue with over 100 parts. Highly modified Corvette features air dam, spoiler and racing style body panels, numerous optional parts, removable T top sections, full interior, detailed big V-8 engine, opening hood, working steering, detailed chassis and more. Molded in black, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Some parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that are not internally sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
RCM Convair 240 / C-131, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Bagged
$69
SPECIAL ORDER vacuform kit. Not shipped from stock. Kit is molded upon receipt of payment. Time from receipt to shipping your kit is usually 8 to 10 weeks. Kit includes resin and/or metal details -clear canopy and full size plans/instructions. Details included will vary from kit to kit but may contain landing struts - wheels - props - engines (not jets) - some cockpit parts - seats - etc. Other parts will need to be scratch built or from your spares box. Decals not furnished. Vacuform kits are only recommended for modelers who are experienced with this type of model. Special skills and scratch building experience are required. If you are curious, I highly recommend that you read the article 'How To Build Vacuform Model Kits' which is located on this website.
Monogram T-28D Trojan Fighter Bomber Four Star Issue - USAF or South Vietnamese Air Force 516th Fighter Squadron, 1/48, PA121-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$55
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the right side. Original hardbox issue dated 1965. Has many operating features. Canopy slides open, gear retracts, prop spins, and has instructor, student pilot and mechanic figures. Includes bombs, napalm tanks, machine gun pod and decals for the two aircraft listed.
ESCI IAI Kfir C2 'Young Lion' - (C-2), 1/48, SC-4007
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
Features optional position canopy, full Israeli Air Force markings, Shafrir Air-to-Air Missiles, wing drop tanks and centerline fuel tank. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 - King of the Hill Option, 1/25, 6277
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Very nicely detailed kit. Features 80 parts, detailed engine and compartment, underside and suspension and interior. Has opening hood, real rubber tires and optional ZR-1 decals. Molded in white, chrome, clear, red-tinted clear and with rubber tires. The model has not been started. The parts are either in factory sealed bag(s) or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Continental Model Airplane Co Giant ROG (R.O.G.) - Balsa Wood Flying Airplane, X24
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
From the mid to late 1930s. New old stock from a closed down hobby shop but has been previously opened. Features 18 inch wingspan, quality pre-cut balsa wood stock, fully carved hardwood wheels, metal stock for tail skid and landing gear, partially carved prop blank (needs sanding), rubber band (very old and no longer usable), color insignia sheet, tissue paper and detailed, full size plans that include instructions. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Airfix Henschel Hs-123 - Type 3 Logo - Bagged, 1/72, 136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$18
Still factory sealed. 1960s bagged kit with header. The Hs-123 was the Luftwaffe's first in- service dive bomber and was built by the famous locomotive maker Henschel. The '123 had been replaced by the start of WWII by the Stuka, but demand continued for the aircraft and they were of great use in Belgium and France. During the terrible weather of the Russian campaign, the HS-123 once again found itself in demand. When conditions were so bad that other aircraft could not fly, the Hs-123 would often be in the air. The sturdy construction and good flying characteristics made it a favorite among pilots.
MPC Douglas A-20 Boston, 1/72, 1103-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
From Airfix molds. Features movable rudder, elevator and ailerons, crew and cockpit, movable propeller and wheels and USA markings. NOTE: three clear canopies have glue marks and paint on them. They are used parts and will require extensive cleaning (sanding and polishing) up if you plan to use them. Inventoried and complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This kit is from quality Airfix molds and is one of the MPC issues with custom decals and the unique clear modular display stand. Dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s. Note that this issue still has 'Craft Master' under the MPC logo. Before this, MPC was marketing Airfix kits under the Craftmaster name in the USA. This continued for several issues and was finally discontinued although MPC continued to distribute Airfix and their own models.
MPC IJN Yamato Waterline Series, 1/1200, 2-4006-110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$20
Nice quality kit from original Casadio molds. Features separately molded main and secondary battery turrets, catapult and aircraft, life boats and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including instructions. MPC did a very nice job marketing these kits - the box sides contain interesting ship history, and the instructions include specifications and a large, fold-out illustrated engagement map with battle details.
Hasegawa Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien Tony - (Ki-61), 1/72, 503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$22
Very well molded and detailed with all fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit and gear well detail, standing and sitting pilot figures and decals for at least two colorful aircraft. Never started. Factory sealed bag with decals and instructions.
Comet Douglas A-26 Invader - 30 inch Wingspan - Coca-Cola Bottle Issue, Y2-129
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$79
Part of the deluxe high-cost Comet "Y" kit line from the 1950s. Note the box showing a bottle of Coke next to the young builder's snack tray and a finished aircraft. Large scale issue with the 'Coke Bottle' box design. For rubber flight or easily converted to RC using today's tiny and light servos and receivers. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, very high quality printwood, stripwood, spars, and other balsa stock as required, wooden scale props, completely preformed wood wheels, metal prop shafts, large insignia sheet with canopy frames, nacelle covers, fillets, etc, cardstock detail parts, covering tissue and superb full size plans with instructions. The model has not been started. It has been inventoried complete. 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.