Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$25
1960s issue of this fine kit which includes an excellent, factory-sealed Airwaves AC7215 Hawker Sea Fury Cockpit And Exterior Detail Set in photoetched brass. It features about 60 pieces and is a significant upgrade to this model especially for the cockpit and landing gear area. The actual kit is well detailed with fine raised panel lines, separately molded ailerons, elevators & rudder, basic cockpit, pilot figure, folded or flight position wings, rotating propeller & wheels, under-wing drop tanks & rockets and more. Molded in tan & clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Air Lines kits all utilize Frog molds and the Lines Brothers exported them 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 the back of each box; the trading card illustrations show only the artwork and do not have the Air Lines logo.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$20
Nicely designed and molded multimedia kit that features parts to builds the De Havilland DH-82a or Canadian DH-82c Tiger Moth, main injection molded parts, metal tail wheel, propeller and seats, choice of two different clear canopies, extruded airfoil strut material and more. Includes large, fold-out multi-view painting guides and full decals for all four aircraft listed. The metal parts are still in the factory sealed bag; inventoried with all other parts, decals and instructions present but NOTE: this kit has very neat sub-assembly as follows: fuselage & cockpits assembled to 'professional' quality (as good as it can be done). Cockpits are completely painted; fuselage is not painted. There is no other assembly.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$14
Still factory sealed. This is a limited issue model of the side-by-side Vampire trainer with very good quality injection molded plastic main parts, fine cast metal details and a mint condition (perfectly clear) vacuform canopy. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$8
Still factory sealed. This is a very high quality multi-media conversion set that makes a 1/72 Meteor into a Meteor MK8. Features injection molded main parts, metal ejection seat and two perfect condition vacuform canopies that are not even yellowed. With instructions.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$18
Rare and still the only way to make this jet in 1/72 scale. Still factory sealed. This conversion kit features cast metal nose cone, very high quality vacuform fuselage, clear canopy in mint condition (and not yellowed) and full instructions. Requires a base kit, which is not included; the Hasegawa 1/72 Mig-17 is recommended. The Soviets never made a two-seat Mig-17 trainer; they used the two seat Mig-15 and other jet trainers to guide pilots through the transition. The Chinese were left to the task and it proved to be a wise undertaking. Shenyang was tasked with the job. Although it is not certainly, it looks a lot like a Mig-15 UTI trainer front end grafted to a Mig-17. While that would never work in mass production, it still may have been the basis of the prototype and design. Regardless of the origins, it was a success and built in large numbers. It saw service in the PLAAF as well as many other countries where the single-seat Mig-17 was the standard jet fighter.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$8
Still factory sealed. This is a very high quality multi-media conversion set that makes a 1/72 Meteor into a Meteor Mk.10. Features many injection molded main parts with recessed surface detail, two-piece cast metal ejection seat and two perfect condition vacuform canopies that are not even yellowed. With instructions.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$24
Rare and still the only way to build a Mk.9 in this scale. Still factory sealed. This is a very high quality multi-media conversion set that makes a 1/72 Meteor into a Meteor Mk.9. Features injection molded main parts with recessed surface detail, two-piece cast metal ejection seat and a perfect condition vacuform canopy that is not even yellowed. With instructions. The Matchbox Meteor is recommended for the base kit (not included).
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$10
Still factory sealed. This is a very high quality multi-media conversion set that makes a 1/72 Meteor into a Meteor Mk.7 'Tall Tail.' Features injection molded main parts with recessed surface detail and a perfect condition vacuform canopy that is not even yellowed. With instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$64
Rare kit from 1959 and the only aircraft model ever made by Adams. This was a fantastic kit for the time and features very fine raised panel lines with recessed control surface outlines, retractable landing gear, pilot & ejection seat, opening canopy and missiles that actually launch from the central pod. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Adams was founded by Steve Adams and released plastic assembly kits in the late 1950s. The company was innovative and the general quality of most kits was very high for the time- so much that builders (not just collectors) still seek the kits today. Adams is best known today for a series of military vehicles and missiles, although they also released an aircraft (Draken), helicopter (YH-41), balloon (La Coquette) and ship (SS Savannah). Some of these appeared in gift sets as well. The Adams smaller scale (1/40) Atomic Cannon, Hawk Missile Battery, Honest John, Vanguard (1/80) and Thor (1/87)missiles and other kits are still sought after today. Combinations of these kits were issued in gift sets, which are very desirable collector's items today. In the late 1950s, Adams entered into a joint venture with Revell, and several of the military kits were released under the Revell label, such as the Jeep among others. Around 1960 there was a disagreement between Adams and Revell, and the agreement was terminated. Sometime after this, Adams quit the plastic model business, and Life-Like purchased most of the Adams molds.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
Although the N3N looked similar to many biplanes of the day, it was a revolutionary design for the mid 1930s. The sturdy, all-metal construction allowed it to meet the '25 year service' requirement. In reality the aircraft served in the Navy up to 1961! It was the first aircraft soloed by thousands of naval aviators and many still continue to fly in civil service. It was designed and built by the government owned Naval Aircraft Factory at Philadelphia. This very high quality kit features optional parts for float or land based versions, cast metal details, detailed cockpit, extruded strut material and full color decals & paint guides for multiple aircraft. The molding quality of the white main airframe parts rivals or surpasses many injection molded kits. Never started. The small parts are still sealed in the factory bags; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete, with decals and all paperwork present. NOTE: you may find very neat, adult-written research notes on the instructions of this kit. The man who owned and built these models made them for museums so he was a meticulous researcher.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
This kit includes optional parts (down to the wheel pants) and decals to build any the many variants listed. The O3U-3/SU was developed from the O3U series and was a significant improvement over the first Corsair. Seventy-six were produced as -3s and served as observation/float planes for the battle fleet. Sixty-five of the -SU variants were produced and saw a variety of rolls with the Navy and Marines. This was Vought's last production biplane and it was loved by crews. They were taken out of fleet service in 1941 but served in various rolls before being scrapped during mid-WWII. Esoteric was known for making perhaps the finest vacuform kits. The white vac parts are so fine that they are better than some injection molded kits. Features all parts required for construction, very good cockpit, metal details and extruded strut material. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the white vac parts are uncut, untouched and 100% complete. Includes painting guides and decals and excellent instructions. The RAF tested a Corsair II in 1933 and a painting & marking guide is included for that aircraft; however, Esoteric clearly states that they did not provide the decals for this version. Please note that there may be very neat, adult research notes written on the instructions. These are professionally done and very helpful.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$54
Hard-to-find large 1/48 scale Otter. Features decals for both aircraft, paint guide, fine recessed panel lines, interior detail and more. This kit has minor and 'professional' quality assembly as noted: wheel halves built. There is no other assembly but the skis are painted. Inventoried and NOTE: E9, E10, (2) E3 main landing gear struts & cross brace are missing. NOTE: that means that parts are only present to build the float version. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$25
Well detailed model that includes decals and a full color paint guide for the two aircraft shown on the box top. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$29
1984 release of the classic 1960s kit. From excellent molds and well detailed for that time. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Features parts to build your choice of float plane (with or without beaching gear) or land-based wheeled version, 'good' cockpit and observer stations, crew members, optional position canopies, detailed engine front & rotating propeller, optional wing-mounted light bomb load and more. Includes a large, multi-view full color paint guide and decals for both versions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
Very rare in this scale. Esoteric was known for making perhaps the finest vacuform kits. The moldings are crisp and have fine recessed detail - better than many injection molded kits. Features all parts required for construction, very good cockpit, metal details and extruded strut material. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the white vac parts are uncut, untouched and 100% complete. Includes all decals and excellent instructions.
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$250
Very rare 1960s kit from 'OK Model' company in Japan and marketed in the USA by Aristo Craft. This deluxe kit is highly prefabricated. It consists of die-cut and factory carved parts from plywood, hardwood and balsa wood, a lightweight and tough fully formed plastic cowl ring, fully formed wire main and tail wheel landing gear struts, hardware package and more. All of the wooden parts are hand ink-stamped with the part number. The wood prefabrication is exceptional; wood stock & blocks are cut to length and when required, cut to shape. Fast and correct assembly is assured the parts are notched to the correct width and depth. Includes beautiful, full size, build-on plans with English text instructions. The kit has never been started. All of the metal parts and hardware are still in the factory sealed bags. Most of the wooden parts are also still in the factory sealed bags. The parts that are not factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes plans in 'excellent' condition. This kit was designed by Y. Murata, famous radio-control expert and designer. A Class B engine is recommended.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$72
Very rare. This is a factory sealed 1950s Cellovision issue. The clear window on the back is intact and the trading card is in 'Near Mint+' condition. Amazingly, the box is in 'very good+' condition, which is rare because these Cellovision boxes were very thin and prone to damage; this one lived a charmed life. Inside, the model is a large 1/48 scale theoretical Mig-19 based on an illustration in a reputable aviation magazine. Lindberg removed this kit from from production well before it's time because it quickly became obvious that this aircraft never existed in this configuration. However, Aurora made one almost just like it; so it is believed that they both based the kits on the same faulty magazine drawing. Includes a very well detailed tow tractor with driver. The aircraft is molded in silver & clear and the tractor in yellow plastic.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$84
Rare 1950s hardbox issue with colorful Ray Gaedke boxart. This rare kit has a long and interesting history that goes back to the first plastic model airplane kit ever issued in the USA. These molds were originally created by Varney in the 1940s - please see the article (on this website) about this. The Varney PT-17 was the first (or one of the first) injection molded, scale plastic model aircraft kits produced in the USA. O-Lin, of which Paul Lindberg was one-half of, purchased the Varney molds and released the kit after slight mold modifications. When O-Lin became Lindberg, this exact model was released once - which is this kit - with the minimally modified molds. After this release, the molds were modified more significantly. The parts match the O-Lin parts perfectly, one-for-one. They are molded in very bright glossy yellow, black and clear plastic (the O-Lin parts were white, black and clear). Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Both the decals and instructions are in remarkable 'near mint' condition.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$68
Early 1950s hard box with the very early round Lindberg logo. This is the true first Lindberg issue and it sports impressive Ray Gaedke artwork. The kit features fine raised surface detail, recessed control surface outlines, pilot & seat, full landing gear, two large wing-mounted drop tanks and more. Includes the large, early two-piece display stand with the Thunderceptor name plate. Molded in the correct high gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals and instructions are both in 'excellent' condition. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
