Cleveland 1933 Wedell-Williams Racer - Balsa Flying Aircraft, 1/16, SF-47
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
This is a Cleveland 'SF' or 'Scale Flying' model in museum scale of 1/16. The kit came from a long time collector of 1930s and 1940s models and is in exceptional condition. All Cleveland kits were exceptionally complete and this one is no exception. Features very high quality balsa printwood and strip wood, covering material, highest quality plans, all parts required for assembly and decals (if issued with the kit). The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The 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 operating single-owner model airplane supply business, called 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 'Aviations 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.
Eduard Fokker F.1 (F-1) - With Photoetched Parts, 1/72, 7015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$36
Still factory sealed. Highly detailed model. Kit has a large photoetched sheet and elaborate pre-cut masks so you can paint all markings on the aircraft. Decals are included if you do not wish to do this. Well molded.
Jo-Han 1964 Plymouth Belvedere Richard Petty, 1/25, GC-964
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$64
Well molded kit. Details feature detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, detailed underside, exhaust dump tubes, complete roll cage, bucket seat with racing seat pads and harness, complete interior and fire extinguisher, window straps and fuel tank shield. Molded in gloss blue-green, chrome, black and clear. This kit has never been started. NOTE: missing fire extinguisher. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, excellent decals and instructions.
Eduard Fokker Dr-1 Triplane - (DR.1), 1/48, 8161
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$35
Includes Kagero Legend of Aviation #3 Decal Set which includes the DR-1, DVII and DIII. In excellent condition but missing four Iron Crosses; there are 12 still left. Also includes Eagle Strike #48189 Flying Circus Part VI Fokker DVII. It is NOT for the DR-1 but has tons of crosses and commonly used items across the German Air Arm. Missing three decals, otherwise complete. Now on to the actual Eduard model- NOTE: itincludes ONE KIT ONLY. The second kit is gone. The kit itself is very highly detailed and includes numerous PE parts and a mask set. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the factory decals are 100% intact but have slight staining to the decal backing paper. I believe they were exposed to moisture.
KVZ Yak-24P Aeroflot, 1/100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$28
Hard-to-find kit of the Yak-24 in civil service colors. Molded in white, silver, clear and black. Well detailed for a KVZ kit. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. KVZ was the logo used by this East German kit manufacturer from 1969 to 1973. During this time, some fantastic Cold War kits were produced of Russian Airliners and Military Helicopters and Aircraft.
Continental Model Airplane Co Brown Racer - Balsa Wood Flying Airplane, X14
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
From 1937. New old stock from a closed down hobby shop. Because they are in 'new' condition, the end flaps and tabs are in great condition with no tears or rips. I was the first one to open them and did so very carefully to avoid all damage. Features 14.5 inch wingspan, quality balsa printwood and wood stock, fully carved hardwood wheels and thrust button, partially carved prop blank (needs sanding), balsa blocks as required, covering tissue, color insignia sheet 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.
Hasbro Stage Coach Magi-Foam Craft Kit, 5376X100
Other Materials, Box Condition: Good+
$9
From the early 1960s. Rare and unusual kit from Hassenfeld Brothers, better known as Hasbro. Almost all parts are formed in four sheets of foam; there are also pins for axles. Has about 28 parts and the carriage measures about 6 inches long when assembled. Surprisingly, the detail is good and crisp and the foam is closed cell (very dense to be paintable and strong, but light). Also includes a paint brush and nail file. The kit has never been started. All parts are included but NOTE: missing 'magi-cutter' for cutting the foam and the instructions.
Revell Fokker Friendship F-27 (F27) KLM City Hopper - Kikoler Issue, 1/94, 0102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$34
Revell-Kikoler Brazil issue from the popular original 1958 'S' molds. Well detailed and features moving rudder, flaps and elevators, rotating wheels and props and optional position cabin door with boarding stairs. With colorful and complete KLM decals. Molded in white and clear plastic. Never started. Factory sealed inner parts bag with decals and instructions present.
Planet Models SAM-2 Guideline S-75 Soviet AA Missile, 1/72, MV016
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$52
Rare. Beautifully cast resin kit including missile, detailed launcher and PE parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Hasegawa Bell P-400 Airacobra Limited Edition - USAAF 8th FG 80 FS New Guinea 1942 / 8th FG 80FS Second Half Of 1942, 1/48, 07324
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$32
Excellent kit from new molds. Features all fine, recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit and wheel well detail, optional position cockpit door, weighted tires, external bomb or drop tank load and more. Includes decals for the two aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Mania Nakajima KI-27 Nate, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$24
Very high quality molds and fine detail, typical of Mania kits. Can be built with or without wheel pants and with open or closed cockpit. Contains a marking/painting guide and large decal sheet for 15 different aircraft. Never started. Factory sealed bag or 100% inventoried with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Victor Stanzel & Co Interceptor 50 Inch Wingspan Free Flight Airplane
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$79
Very rare from around 1941. The Interceptor is a gas free-flight design for the Ohlsson 19 or 23 motor. The box is complete but worn as shown. It is the original box. although the paper label is gone (you can see where it was originally) Includes full size plans, materials list, printwood, balsa wood strips, spars and blocks, plywood, carved-to-shape wheels, metal rod, screws and covering material. The kit has never been started. It is inventoried 100% complete using the materials sheet. Plans and materials sheet have some bug damage (as shown in the photo) but are fully usable.
Pioneer North American P-51 Mustang
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Rare kit from the mid 1940s. The scale is not given, but the wingspan is 7.5 inches. Features balsa fuselage, cardboard template, very thick die-cut cardstock wings, horizontal and vertical stabilizers, wheels and prop, full color insignia sheet, sandpaper and full size plans with instructions. Complete and never started. Pioneer Modelcraft Co. was based out of Brooklyn, New York. Other kits in the same general configuration included the F4F, Lockheed Hudson, P-40, P-51 (this kit), P-47, Corsair F4U, Hurricane, SBD Dauntless, Spitfire, Ju-87 Stuka, Me-109 and Japanese Zero. Thanks to Dusty Rhodes, we know that Enterprise purchased Pioneer in about 1949. At this time, they were able to enter both the balsa sheet and strip cutting ends of the business. Perhaps Pioneer had this equipment. Little else is known.
Monogram Stinger Rear Engine Rail Dragster, 1/24, 2809
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$18
Still factory sealed. 1995 reissue of the original 1975 kit. Unique Tom Daniel designed rail dragster. Body lifts off to show detailed chassis.
Tri-ang General Aircraft Hotspur II Glider, 1/72, C152P
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$19
Made from quality Frog molds in France by Lines Brothers Group (Lines Freres S.A. in Calais) for the French domestic market. Features separately molded rudder, elevators and ailerons, optional position cabin door, wheels and struts, skids and two pilot figures with seats. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Ki-46-II Dinah Craftmaster, 1/72, 1226-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$22
Great artwork on this black-end Craftmaster issue. Very nicely molded kit with no rivets and good cockpit detail. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
MPM Arado Ar-196A/B Expert Series - II./S.A. Gr 125 Aegean Sea 1942 / Panzershiff Admiral Graf Spee (with false British Markings), 1/48, 48025
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
Limited edition kit with PUR resin detail set and a large sheet of decals for the two aircraft noted Features very highly detailed interior and engine as well as float rigging diagram. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bags including decals and instructions.
Combrig Peter Velikiy 1877 Russian Battleship, 1/700, ZA1877
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Limited edition waterline kit. Features a beautifully cast resin hull and resin details. Detail is far superior to injection molded kits. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
California Model Co SE-5a Scout and Nieuport 17 C-1 Wood Flying Airplanes, 1/16
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
NOTE: builder kits only, please read carefully. Includes the important parts from both kits. Probably from the 1940s. Includes full size plans/instructions and all required printwood. There have never been started but include no parts other than stripwood and plans. Made by California Model Company out of Long Beach, CA USA. If you have more information on this manufacturer, please email me.
Fujimi Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - US Army, 1/50, FH-2-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$32
Still factory sealed. Large scale Cobra kit from high quality Fujimi-Mokei molds. Feature very fine raised panel detail, complete cockpit, pilots, working front and aft rotors and missile load. Never started. Factory sealed bags with decals and instructions.