Model Airplanes for adults
Monogram Super G Constellation C-121 MATS Transport - (L1049), 1/131, 7591
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
1975 issue. This is the original Monogram Four Star TWA Connie kit from 1957 with MATS markings. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Red Hurricane Yakovlev Yak-25 Flashlight A, 1/72, 7201
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$34
Still the only injection-molded kit of the early Flashlight 'A' variant. Features fine recessed surface detail, 'good' cockpit, full landing gear and more. Includes paint guide and decals for both kits listed. That said, this is a very basic kit and requires certain modeling skills. Never started. The parts are either inventoried complete or still in the internal factory sealed bag. Includes decals and instructions. The box side shows that the company did some good homework on this aircraft and a very nice history of the Yak-25 is included. There was some confusion in the translation as that state that in the specifications for the Yak-25 that "The new plane had to be present in the combat area for a long time and it had to be able to destroy the forget in the day or at night, under all weather conditions." Hopefully it could also destroy the forget at dawn or dusk.
Eduard Spitfire Mk.VIII Profipack - With Decals For (1) RAAF Australia / (1) USAAF / (4) RAF, 1/48, 8284
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$36
Still factory sealed. Very well detailed and molded model that features 207 plastic parts with all fine recessed panel lines, colored photoetched parts, pre-cut masks, superb cockpit, detailed gear bays and much more. Includes color paint guides and decals for six aircraft.
Monogram P-51D Mustang Detroit Miss, 1/48, 5207
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$24
Still factory sealed. 1985 issue. Very nicely detailed kit of typical high Monogram quality. Features complete cockpit, removable wing panels showing machine guns and ammo belts, rotating wheels and prop and detailed gear wells.
Aurora Gotha Bomber G-V - Abare Issue - (GV), 1/48, 126-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$59
Ross Abare issue Gotha in amazing investment-grade, 'Near Mint' condition. Mr. Abare, a rare kits dealer in the earliest days of the hobby, contracted with Aurora to produce a copy of the original 1958 kit. However, Aurora had the printers use the mid 1960s oval logo without the 'Famous Fighters' in the border- thus forever separating the Abare issue from the original issue. Mr. Abare was reportedly quite upset, as he wanted exact copies. Molded in deep burgundy and black plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Craft Convair GRB-36 FICON - With F-84 and XF-85 Goblin, 1/144, HC1273
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$89
Rare. Very nicely molded kit that is quite large even in 1/144 scale. Features all recessed panel lines, some cockpit detail, full landing gear, separately molded rudder, rotating propellers, FICON conversion parts and trapeze, scale F-84 and scale XF-85. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram De Havilland Mosquito Bomber Plus 4 Upgrade Sets - N.F.II / Mk.IV / F.B.VI / II Night Intruder - Heritage Edition Issue, 1/48, 6064
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$44
Includes the following factory-sealed aftermarket detail sets: True Details 48811 Mosquito Mk.VI Cockpit Detail Set (PE brass, designed for this kit), True Details 48093 Mosquito Resin Early Wheel Set, Squadron Crystal Clear Canopy 9532 (2 canopies included) and Model Technologies MT0022 1/48 scale British WWII Seat Belts With Buckles. The actual kit is still factory sealed. This 1984 issue from the famous original Four Star molds will build any one of four versions: NF II Night Fighter, Mk IB Bomber, Mk VI Fighter Bomber and MkII Night Intruder.
LS KI-67 Army Type 4 Hiryu (Peggy) - Motorized with Ground Crew and Bomb Cart, 1/72, 151-450
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$42
Very high quality kit with legendary LS attention to detail. The kit is engineered for two electric motors that drive the propellers. Please note that LS did not include them with they kit; they always had to be purchased separately . The batteries are held in a cleverly designed 1/72 scale fuel truck. Features all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit and crew station detail with crew, rotating turret with elevating gun, working bomb bay doors, full bomb load, ground bomb cart, working crew entry door, working 'slide-out' style trailing edge wing flaps and ailerons, retractable main and tail wheel landing gear with operating gear doors, rotating wheels & propellers, ground crew, wheel chocks and more. Includes beautiful, large full color painting and marking guide for 8 aircraft and a detailed, full-color cut-away lithograph for more fuselage interior detail. The model as never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bags with colorful LS paper headers and includes decals and instructions. The fact that Hasegawa still uses some LS molds testifies to their detail and accuracy.
Monogram De Havilland Mosquito With True Details Cockpit PE Set And Wheels Set and Squadron Canopies - N.F.II / Mk.IV / F.B.VI / II Night Intruder, 1/48, 5478
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$34
Includes the following factory-sealed accessories: True Details #48811 Mosquito Mk.VI Cockpit Detail Set, True Details 48093 1/48 Mosquito Wheels Set Block Tread and Squadron Crystal Clear Canopy #9532 For Mosquito FBVI (two canopies are included). The actual kit is still factory sealed. 1995 reissue using the original high quality 'Four Star' kit molds. Contains parts and decals to build any one of four versions: NF II Night Fighter, Mk IB Bomber, Mk VI Fighter Bomber and MkII Night Intruder.
Monogram Hawker AV-8A Harrier - US Marines or RAF, 1/48, 5420
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$38
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' box condition. This 1981 issue is before the UPC code was put on the box top. It includes decals for both versions and features a detailed cockpit, optional position engine exhaust nozzles, opened or closed speed brake, optional position canopy, detailed gear bays, underwing stores, optional refueling probe and more.
MPC B-24 Liberator - Aircraft Tail Number 2109835 Of 392nd Bomber Group April 1944, 1/72, 1502-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
1970s issue from the quality Airfix B-24J molds. The decals are for a ship from 392nd that was lost in action over Germany on April 11, 1944. Well detailed and features elevating guns, rotating turrets, movable control surfaces, retracting landing gear, rotating propellers, optional position crew entry door, boarding ladder, crew members and more. This special issue includes the MPC Modular Display Stand, four optional clear propeller disks for the 'engines running' look and a large decal sheet with marking for the box art aircraft and a 'custom' version. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed bag and decals and instructions are included. The decals are in remarkable 'near mint ++' condition which is rare for MPC kits of this era.
Minicraft Lockheed Super G Constellation L-1049 - Eastern Airlines, 1/144, 14491
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$16
Still factory sealed and dated 2001. Includes very colorful and comprehensive decals for the Eastern aircraft on the box artwork. Features fine recessed surface detail, enclosed landing gear bays, very well detailed landing gear, clear cockpit windows, optional wing tip tanks, rotating propellers and more. Includes a large, three view paint guide.
Aurora P-51 Mustang Screwdriver Issue, 1/27, 377-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$245
Original issue hardbox dated 1969 and in remarkable 'Excellent++' condition. This kit was originally designed as a gas powered flying model. However, Aurora discontinued the gas powered line very shortly after introduction due to returns and liability issues. Since the mold investment was already made, Aurora marketed these kits as large scale static models and they became know as "Screwdriver Kits" to collectors. For example, the 1/32 scale B-25 was issued in Gas U-Control and then static - but the P-51 may have only been issued in static. Molded in dark blue, light blue and clear & with many metal parts and even includes it's own screwdriver so you didn't have to ask Dad to borrow his. Never started. The metal parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag. All other parts have been inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals in superb 'Near Ming' condition and instructions are 'Near Mint+.' The original factory screwdriver has the correct clear yellow handle.
Aurora Boeing B-29 Superfortress, 1/76, 372-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$165
Still factory sealed and in a 'Excellent+++' box. The seal has two small splits and is missing a section on the left short side. The box certainly displays 'Near Mint+' but is graded lower because there is a small, short puncture near the bottom of the top long side. This is the rare 1960s issue retaining the same artwork as the 1956 issue. This kit has arguably the most dramatic and fanciful B-29 artwork from the 'Golden Era' of modeling. Responding to market information that boys wanted larger kits, Aurora introduced the B-26 followed by the B-29 and B-25, all of which sold well for many years. This is likely the 5th issue and the final one with the original artwork (I believe the 6th issue is the 'AURORA' logo issue with the red/orange sky). Note here that the rectangle 'Northern Lights' logo has been replaced with the Aurora sunburst oval logo, hence the yellow background.
Aurora Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, 1/156, 491-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$145
Rare and dated 1961. This issue has the oval 'sunburst' logo, so the actual issue date is around 1963 to 1965. The hardbox has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners, no fading or tears, no repairs and no price tags or tape (other than the factory sealing tape). Light general wear/scuffing as shown are the only flaws. The kit is molded in olive drab and clear and contains the correct Aurora 'world' triangle stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The instructions and decals are both in 'excellent++' condition with yellowing as the only flaw.
Airfix Avro Lancaster - Type 2 Logo, 1/72, 1418
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$64
Late 1950s issue with the second style Airfix box. This classic model has many action features including moving ailerons and elevators, rotating turrets with elevating guns, rotating wheels & propellers, optional position landing gear, 5 aircrew and more. Molded in black and clear plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Dornier Do-28 Skyservant - Federal German Navy Kiel or Swedish Red Cross Biafra Nigeria 1969, 1/72, PK-107
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
1973 issue of this fine model that features full interior and more. Includes three-view, full color paint guide and decals for both aircraft listed. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Matchbox BAC Canberra PR.9 - 39th Sq Wyton Huntingdon 1974 / 13th Sq RAF Cyprus 1970 / 58th Sq RAF Wyton Huntingdon 1963, 1/72, PK-408
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$20
Hard-to-find model of the PR9. This variant was a further development of the successful Canberra PR7. The differences were major including an offset canopy, modified wings and more powerful engines. This model includes decals for three RAF machines in camo or natural silver decoration: NO. 39 Sq 1974, No. 13 Sq. RAF Cyprus 1970 and NO. 58 Sq 1963. There is a full color painting guide on the back of the box with three view of each aircraft. There is no assembly but NOTE: this kit has very minor and neat painting: the cockpit parts and several smaller other details are painted. There is no other painting. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Armstrong Whitworth Meteor With Airwave PE Upgrade - NF.14 / 12 / 11 - RAF or Belgian Markings, 1/72, PK-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$34
Includes the superb, factory-sealed Airwaves AC7297 Meteor Night Fighter Cockpit And Exterior Detail Set with a complete cockpit and almost 40 total pieces. The actual kit is still factory sealed and dated 1986. Rare radar-equipped night fighter two seater variant. Contains parts for the NF12, NF14 and NF11 variants. Includes markings for RAF 84 Sq. (NF.12) RAF 85 Sq. (NF.14) or Belgian 11 Sq. (NF.11) and a full color, multi-view painting guide on the back of the box.
Monogram Grumman Avenger TBF - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6829
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$48
1973 reissue of the 'Four Star' kit from 1958. This is one of two known artwork layout variations and the rarer of both. The model has many action features- wings fold properly as on the real aircraft, landing gear retracts, bomb bay doors open and torpedo drops, machine gun rotates and elevates, propeller & wheels rotate and more. Molded in dark navy blue and clear plastic. Decals and instructions are both in 'excellent++' condition but please NOTE: that the box tray (lower box) has wear and tape.