Military Aircraft Model Kits for sale
Airfix Short Sunderland III, 1/72, 06001
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$35
The Sunderland's 21-year record with the RAF has made it a legend. Derived from the Empire Class Flying Boat Airliners, Sunderland IIIs had a top speed of 210 mph and an endurance of 12 hours. These qualities made the Sunderland a superb platform for North Sea and North Atlantic patrols, ASW and SAR. Crews usually loved the airplane; its large size afforded many airborne comforts that bomber or fighter crews could only dream of such as bunk, a head and an area for food preparation. This kit is from 1986 and features 160 pieces, beaching gear, rotating turrets with elevating guns, movable control surfaces, bomb load (that can be displayed stowed or in the deployed position, rotating propellers and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Air Lines Miles Magister - (ex Frog), 1/72, 3900
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$16
From quality Frog molds. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Box art is by the famous Jo Kotula who did 1930s covers for the magazine 'Model Airplane News' and later the Aurora box art of the late 1950s. Air Lines kits are all Frog molds that the Lines Brothers imported to the USA between 1964-1966. The kits, decals and instructions were made in England, then imported to the USA where Testors created the boxes with the colorful trading cards on the back. There are one or two trading cards on each box which show the boxart but not the advertising/logo. Some kits contain a Testors color painting guide also, but it is not specific to any model.
Frog McDonnell Douglas A-4H or A-4K Skyhawk - Israeli Air Force 1970 / 75th Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) 1970 - Orange Series, 1/72, F271
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
From the 1970s and well detailed and molded. Features part for 'H' or 'K' Skyhawk versions, cockpit tub, ejection seat & pilot figure, optional position speed brakes with well detail, refueling probe, a large variety of external stores for both version, detailed landing gear bays, and more. Includes a four-view full color paint guide & decals for for both aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Frog is considered the father of injection molded model kits. The Lines Brothers opened Frog in 1932, capitalizing on the fever caused by Lindberg's solo transatlantic flight. Almost overnight the western populations became 'Air-Minded', and anything aviation was in high demand. Frog created a quality line of stick and tissue rubber powered aircraft and gliders as well as innovative ready-to-fly rubber powered aircraft that required no assembly. The box even contained a built-in rubber motor winder and fuselage holder. Model airplane flight competitions were popular in Great Britain, and one category was 'Rise Off the Ground', or ROG. By changing this to 'Flies Right Off the Ground', the FROG name was born. In 1936 Frog created a line of injection molded plastic models, the first such kit line in the world (Hawk sold a line of injection molded aircraft models in 1934 but they were factory assembled and painted). Named 'Penguin' after the bird that does not fly, the kits were innovative beyond the means of production. At a time when models were simply built by wingspan, the Penguin line was a constant 1/72 scale. Furthermore, a large 1/72 Short S.30 Empire class flying boat contained a full interior and lights! A line of accessories such as AA guns, tractors, hanger, ambulance, sound locator, searchlights and lighting kits were quickly added to the line. WWII caused a pause in production. After the war the box color changed from silver to green, and Penguin kits were also marketed in the USA. Production ended in 1950. Frog quickly expanded and released the Red, Orange, Black, Green, Gold Token, Spin and Comet series as well as Trail Blazers and several others. It is noteworthy that while most manufacturers in the 1940s/50 were making toy-like models, Frog attempted to make very realistic models. For example, 'detailing' kits with excessively large rivets was once very popular. Frog ignored this trend and continued to mold aircraft with fine panel lines and no rivets. As a result, Frog kits can be built into very realistic replicas. Production ended in the late 1970s, but Frog molds are still in use around the world.
Hasegawa Focke-Wulf FW-190 D-9 JV44 Papagei Staffel - (Fw190D-9), 1/72, AP108
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$16
Limited edition. Well molded with all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, choice of two types of canopies, opened or closed canopy, enclosed and detailed gear wells, centerline drop tank and more. With extensive decals and paint guide for two different aircraft from Papagei Staffel JV44. The large decal sheet includes all of the underside white stripes. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Chrome Plated P-51D Mustang, 1/48, 208-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$56
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top concave as shown. This is the 1967 release with John Andrews artwork. The model is completely metal plated and features realistic matte and gloss panel variations. This is a well detailed kit for that time and it features excellent fit & finish, drop tanks, under-wing 5" rockets, pilot figure, optional position canopy and more.
Revell North American B-25J Mitchell - (ex Monogram), 1/48, 85-5512
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$38
Still factory sealed. From high quality Monogram molds. Excellent detail inside and out. Features full interior detail, optional position bomb bay with bomb load, rotating turrets and elevating guns, optional position crew hatch, and rotating props.
Hobby Craft Supermarine Seafire XV - Royal Navy Or Royal Canadian Navy PR503, 1/48, HC1584
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$20
Features all recessed panel lines, good cockpit, some gear well detail, arresting gear and more. Includes decals & paint guide for both aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter (Zeke) Real Sound Action Set - (Motorized With Sound and Light), 1/32, 60311-26800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$325
Still factory sealed. This special release features realistic engine sound of the Sakae Type 21 linked to the speed of an electric motor driving the propeller and also with working lights. The sound realistically simulates 6 phases of flight - start up, idling, warming up, test running, sortie and returning to base with shutdown. Incluedes all special parts required except batteries. The actual Zero model is the 2001 issue of one of the finest kits available of any subject. Very highly detailed and finely molded. Includes canopy masks, grooved rubber tires, metal hinges and photoetched details. There are decals for three different aircraft. Please note, this is a very large kit so shipping will not be inexpensive.
Revell Convair F-102A Delta Dagger - 'S' Issue, 1/78, H233-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$79
This first issue from 1956 has beautiful artwork and it's easy to see how Revell 'S' kits are considered the pinnacle of model kit box art and are so valued today. This hardbox has superb colors and gloss, four perfect corners, no tears or missing litho and no fading. Light general wear and clear tape remains at the center of the two long sides are the only significant flaws. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic and includes the famous Revell clear 'Globe' Swivel display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are perfectly flat and 100% intact but please NOTE that they have some typical age micro-cracking and several very light brown spots on the backing paper.
Revell F8U-1 Crusader - 'S' Issue - (F8U1), 1/67, H250-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$69
1956 first issue of Revell's Crusader with the amazing artwork that has made the 'S' kits famous and valued collectibles. Dated 1956. The model features pilot figure, rotating wheels, two piece canopy, optional position folded wings and more. Molded in the correct light gloss gray and clear with the famous 'Swivel Base Display Stand.' The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Tamiya DeHavilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI With AMS Resin 100 Gallon Slipper Tanks, 1/32, 60326
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$195
Includes factory-sealed AMS Resin #AMS32120 1/32 Mosquito 100 Gallon Slipper Tanks (2). The actual kit is not only the finest Mossie model ever made but one of the finest model kits period. Includes the Export Version only clear engine cowling parts and the Reference Manual. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram B-26 Invader - Four Star Issue / True Second Issue, 1/67, P6-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$65
Rare, true second issue from 1955. Few people (including me) knew that there was a second release of P6-98 that varied significantly from the first issue. The true first issue has a part number of 'P6-98', early 'Four Star Plastikit' logo, black rubber main gear tires and no support peg to keep it from being a 'tail sitter' when assembled. The second issue (this kit) has the same part number, identical 'Four Star Plastikit' logo but has regular injection molded (silver) tires and a peg to keep the nose gear grounded. The instructions show these changes are are numbered P6, as are the decals. Molded in correct gloss silver and clear plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. (In the past it was believed that the second issue was 'PA6-98' with a modified box top logo. This is now known to be the third issue.)
Monogram Convair B-58 Hustler, 1/121, 6821
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$44
SSP 1996 Reissue of this great 1950s "Four Star" model and perfect for a 'Classic Build.' Well detailed for that time and features a remote trigger that drops weapons pod, crew of three, three opening cockpit hatches, detailed landing gear, two ground crew and Air Force gas turbine truck. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Monogram Dehavilland Mosquito - Versions NF II / Mk IV / FB VI / II - Blue Box Issue, 1/48, 6849
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$52
Still factory sealed. Dated 1966 and the box has the Monogram/Mattel logo issue and Skystick circle at the lower right. This well detailed model builds one of four variants: NF II Night Fighter, MK. IV Day Bomber, FB VI Fighter Bomber and Mosquito II Night Intruder.
Frog Avro Shackleton Mr.3 - RAF No. 206 Sqn St. Mawgan 1964 / South African Air Force No. 35 Sqn 1959, 1/72, F172
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Well detailed model from the 1970s with the final Frog logo and excellent artwork by Rush. Features a 20 inch wingspan, cockpit & crew members, movable ailerons, elevators, rudders & trailing edge inboard & outboard landing flaps, extended or retracted landing gear, rotating propellers & wheels, optional underside radome with your choice of blocking plate, extended or retracted dome, detailed weapons bay, optional position bomb bay doors and more. Includes the large Frog display stand, a large, four-view, full-color painting guide on the back of the box and two decals sheets for both aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that one propeller blade is broken off neatly at the hub; it is present and fits back perfectly.
AV Models Daimler Benz Project E, 1/72
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$48
Very rare and the only kit of this subject. Beautifully molded in high definition resin and includes cast metal detail(s). Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AV Models Armstrong Whitworth AW-52 - Research Aircraft (A.W.52), 1/72, AV80
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$44
Still factory sealed and Rare. Very well molded kit with very fine recessed panel lines. Features excellent resin main airframe parts, full landing gear, detailed gear wells, wire and metal stock as needed and more.
Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52 302nd Flying Group - Ensign Sadaaki Akamatsu 302nd Naval Flying Grup / 261st Naval Flying Group, 1/72, 00094
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Very well detailed featuring complete cockpit, detailed engine and gear wells, drop tank and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat - Marines - (F8F), 1/48, 562-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$24
Hardbox first issue dated 1967. This kit features over 40 parts with pilot, 4 HVAR rockets, (2) 1000 lb bombs, detailed landing gear and engine and drop tanks. Molded in Dark Navy Blue and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Gloster Gladiator I or II - Finnish Flyglottilj 19 1940 or 263 Sq RAF, 1/72, 153
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
1960s 'L' issue with full box art and yellow background logos. This model is well molded with recessed control surfaces outlines, fine raised panel lines, parts for Mk.I or Mk.II variants and more. Includes decals for both listed aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.