Model Airplanes for adults
Frog Hawker Typhoon I.B. - Fighter Bomber 609 Sq RAF Kent 1943 (F/Off Lallement A Flight) or 56 Sq. RAF Matlaske 1943, 1/72, F231
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
Final FROG logo issue from the 1970s. Frog is the father of all injection molded plastic kits, which were called "FROG Penguin" because they did not fly. A significant variety were issued well before WWII and after the war, Frog very successfully picked up where they left off. Features fine raised panel lines, recessed control surface outlines, pilot and seat, four 20mm cannon, optional position landing gear, main gear well detail, rotating propeller & wheels, 8 rocket payload and more. Includes a full color, multi-view painting guide on the back of the box and decals for both aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Frog DH Hornet F.Mk.3 LR Fighter - No 41 Sq RAF 1950 or No. 19 Sq 1950, 1/72, F239
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$18
Includes parts and decals to make either aircraft. Excellent full color painting guide is located on the bottom of the box. Typical high quality Frog kit with fine panel lines and no rivet detail so it builds up to a realistic model. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Hornets took part in a major incident in US/UK/PRC relations on July 23, 1954, when PLAAF La-7s (or -11s) shot down Cathay Pacific DC-4 VR-HEU near Hong Kong. Hornets from 80 Squadron Kai Tak (not depicted in the Frog kit decals) are scrambled and the first to locate the survivors. Two days later, 7th Fleet AD-1s splash two Lavochkins in the same area.
Frog Junkers Ju-88A-4 Fighter/Bomber - Luftwaffe Trop.1 St(F)/121 Martuba Libya 1942 Or II/KG54 Totenkpf Russia 1942 Winter Scheme - (Ju-88), 1/72, F292
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$28
1970 final logo issue of this famous line. Features fine raised surface detail, no rivets, crew of three, optional position landing gear, two wing pylons with bombs, separately molded ailerons, elevators & rudder and more. Includes decals for the two different aircraft listed and a 3 view color painting guide on the back of the box. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts 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.
Execuform Curtiss XP-87 Black Hawk - With Resin Wheels And Cast Metal Gear Struts - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$18
Still factory sealed; this issue includes very fine cast resin tires & rims and cast metal main and nose landing gear struts. This aircraft was the last Curtiss-Wright designed airplane and was intended to replace the P-61 Black Widow. It was a clean and capable design yet underpowered; plans were to use the power powerful J47s in the production aircraft. The Air Force placed a production order; however, that was canceled and it lost out to the F-89 Scorpion. A certain degree of modeling skill is required to build vacuform models. They are not recommended for beginners.
Aurora Convair B-58 Hustler, 1/96, 144-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
1963 issue in an excellent hardbox with very good gloss and color. This kit was issued after Aurora bought Comet's molds. Comet had made two B-58s - a very small scale one and a bigger version, as they did with many models. This one is the larger version. The original molds were cut in the late 1950s and the kit is well detailed for it's time with all recessed panel lines, full landing gear, the large fuel/weapons single 'pod', clear windshield, pilot and the Comet 'teardrop' base display stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing two wheels. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions, both in 'excellent' condition.
Aurora Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, 1/62, 82-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$95
Rare 1964 hardbox issue. This is the large ex-Comet F-104. In the early 1960s Aurora purchased Comet's line of molds. As was their custom, Comet often cut two molds of most kits - a smaller scale and a larger scale version. Aurora reissued both of the F-104s - the small 1/110 scale and this larger 1/62 kit. Aurora did not make many of the 1/62 edition and possibly only issued them once - this is most likely because they did not sell; Lindberg and Hawk already had excellent, 1/48 scale F-104 kits on the market. Features raised panel line detail, pilot & seat bust, clear canopy, wing tip tanks and a large decal sheet. Includes the modified Comet 'tear drop' shaped base display stand because the model is in the in-flight configuration. Molded in gloss medium gray and clear. Never started. It has been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in excellent condition with light yellowing and edge wear being the only flaws. The box would grade higher than 'good++' but is rated as such because of the small dent at the center left side as shown.
Aurora Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet Braniff International Air Lines, 1/156, 358-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$52
Colorful issue dated 1972 and featuring full color Braniff markings, big 15" wingspan, clear cockpit windshield, detailed 18 wheel landing gear and large display stand. The kit is molded in 'Great Pumpkin' orange, clear and with a black tripod stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora-KB De Havilland DH-10A Bomber - Collector's Edition Issue, 1/48, 1125-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$38
1972 hardbox issue. Aurora greatly improved these molds for this release which makes it an excellent builder. Features 'good' cockpit detail, two Lewis machine guns, twin Liberty 12 engines, pilot, two gunners and 2 mechanic figures, painting guide, terrain display base and rigging guide. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing flat clear upper windshield. This is very easy to make from any flat, clear plastic sheet. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
AMT Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat With True Detail Wheel Set - Marines or Navy - (F7F3), 1/48, 8843
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
Includes a factory-sealed True Detail #48091 F7F Tigercat Resin Wheel Set which includes two main wheel and one nose wheel (diamond tread pattern). The actual model is a large scale Tigercat. Well detailed with 120 total parts and features all engraved panel lines, fully detailed cockpit, PW R-2800-34W engines and more. With decals for two Marine Aircraft and one Navy F7F-3. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT Douglas A-20J Havoc, 1/48, 8895
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$39
Rare large scale 1/48 Havoc 'J' variant from 1996. Finely molded with all recessed panel lines, very well detailed interior, bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors, detailed twin row radial engines, very good gear bays, rotating turret, optional position landing gear, optional long range ferry tank and much more. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Hawker Hunter FGA.9 With Airwaves PE And CMK Wheels - RAF 20 Squadron / No. 79 (Shadow) Squadron No. 229 OCU RAF Chivenor 1972, 1/72, 02073
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Includes a factory-sealed Airwaves AC-7282 Hawker Hunter FGA.9 PE Cockpit Set (with a complete cockpit tub and over 30 total pieces) and CMK Q72-099 Hawker Hunter Main Wheel Set with resin wheels and PE hubs. The actual model is the Fourth Logo issue from the early 2000s and a fine kit featuring a good basic cockpit, separately molded ailerons and rudder, 4 external fuel tanks (2 different types), rocket pods and more. Includes a large and comprehensive decal sheet & paint guide the RAF or Kuwait. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Supermarine Spitfire F22/24 With 7 Upgrade Sets - No. 80 Sq RAF Kai Tak Hong Kong 1952 / 73 Sq RAF Ta Kali Malta 1948 / 603 Sq Royal Aux AF Turnhouse UK 1951, 1/48, 07105
Vaccuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$44
Includes the following factory-sealed aftermarket accessories: AeroMaster 48-297 Decal Set "Spitfires: End of the Line", True Details 49006 Spitfire Mk.22/24 resin Cockpit Set (this is a super-detailed complete cockpit and seat, ex KMC 48-6020, Eduard 48-247 Seatbelts RAF WWII (PE), Waldron Model Products 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Cockpit Placards, Squadron 9576 Cyrstal Clear Canopy Spitfire F22/24 (two canopies, mint condition, no yellowing), WaterMark Decals #48102 Spitfire Markings RAF/RCAF Roundels And Fin Flashes Europe 1942-1945 and AeroMaster 148-009 Spitfire Stencils Decal Set. The actual model is from new molds and features 90 pieces, optional parts to build a correct F22 or F24, very fine recessed surface detail, very good cockpit, optional position canopy, pilot figure, enclosed and detailed gear wells, separately molded rudder and split trailing edge wing flaps, rockets and more. Includes decals for all three aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the decal backing paper has light age spots on it. The actual transfers are free of spotting.
Airfix Buccaneer S2/S2c/S2d/SMk50 - 809 Sq FAA HMS Ark Royal 1970 / 1976 / 800 Sq FAA HMS Eagle 1966 / South African Air Force 24 Sq 1970, 1/48, 08101
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$44
Very highly detailed and finely molded with all recessed panel lines. Features decals for 4 aircraft, detailed ejection seats and cockpit, detailed air inlets/compressor fans, optional position air brake, two piece canopy, folded or unfolded wings, detailed gear wells, optional slipper tanks, rocket pods, iron bombs and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Westland Whirlwind Mk.1 With Airwave PE Details - 137 Sqn RAF presented by Mr & Mrs Ellis of Fiji June 1942, 1/72, 02064-0
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$32
Includes a factory-sealed, superb Airwaves #AC72143 Whirlwind Fighter Brass PE Set with just about a complete cockpit tub (all but the seat) and much more. The actual kit is still factory sealed and from 1978. 112 Whirlwinds were built after the prototype flew in October of 1938. Two Squadrons flew the single seat fighter bomber on anti-shipping strikes and long range escort duties.
Airfix Avro Anson I, 1/72, 02009
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$30
Nicely detailed 1987 issue from the original 1960s molds. Features good interior and cockpit, crew members, rotating turret with elevating gun, moving ailerons, retractable landing gear, rotating wheels and propellers and more. Includes a full paint guide and decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix S.M.79 Mk.II - Savoia-Marchetti SM-79 - T3 Issue, 1/72, 487
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$34
1960s issue with Type 3 logo. Features fine surface detail, working ailerons, elevators and rudder, good cockpit detail, gunner's station, crew of three, detailed twin-row engines, torpedo loadout and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The SM-79 was considered an excellent aircraft and one of the best land based torpedo bombers of the war. Designed and serving as an airliner from 1934 onward, 100 were supplied to the Nationalist Air Force for the Spanish Civil War where they served as day and night bombers. The aircraft performed well in the Med and against Malta, sinking many allied ships.
Aeroclub Mig-17F Conversion Kit - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$14
Still factory sealed. This kit contains full instructions for making a correct 1/72 Mig-17F (not a PF), a high quality white vacuform fuselage with fine recessed surface detail, cast metal nose intake and cast metal exhaust tail cone. Please note that is is a conversion kit only, it requires a base kit. The excellent Hasegawa 1/72 Mig-17 is recommended.
Aeroclub Mig-17A Conversion Kit - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$12
Still factory sealed. Kit contains full instructions for making an early 'A' variant, high quality vacuform fuselage with fine recessed surface detail and a cast metal nose intake. This is a conversion only and requires a base kit; the excellent Hasegawa 1/72 Mig-17 is recommended.
Airfix Mig-21 (Early) Fishbed-C - Finnish / Czech / USSR Air Forces, 1/72, 254
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$28
1960s Type Three logo kit with classic artwork. Includes markings for all three air forces. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Airfix NA-39 Blackburn Buccaneer - Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1404-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$48
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. This is one of the more dramatic Craftmaster boxes. A British carrier launches a heavily battle-damaged Buccaneers with enemy ships within visual range, meaning that something has already gone horribly wrong. Other Buccaneers are taking heavy and accurate fire from the enemy, while one ship is engulfed in flames; to add to the carnage, propeller driven aircraft fall burning from the sky. The Buccaneer was the world's first purpose designed low level 'below the radar' bomber. Low level strike aircraft have a shorter airframe life limit due to the stresses of low level flying, so the Buccaneer was designed to be very strong and even had many sub-assemblies milled from solid metal. This model kit features opening unique rotating bomb bay, folding wings and working arresting hook. This is one of two known Craftmaster issues of the NA-39.