Model ship and boat kits for adults
Marusan Nautilus SSN571 Nuclear Submarine Commemorative Issue - (ex-Revell), 1/305
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$69
Very rare. This is a special issue by Marusan commemorating their very first kit - the Revell Nautilus. The contents are worthy of some detail. First, there is a 'Commemorative Booklet' which tells a fairly long story across many pages (in Japanese). The final page shows illustrations of the first Marusan print advertisements to promote the Nautilus, as well as a Marusan catalog page and a Revell/Marusan catalog page. The actual kit contains a copy of the original instruction sheet with "Marusan Plastic Model Kit" inside the Revell logo design, the older "SAN" logo and the special stand. The model parts are beautifully presented against white cardboard and factory sealed in clear bags. The special stand is included as well as the gold and black stand sticker. Complete and never started, with all paperwork and parts bags in mint condition.
Hasegawa Submarine I-370 and I-68 IJN With Kaiten, 1/700, WLS073
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
Very highly detailed waterline small scale (1/700) model. Contains both submarines and separately molded Kaitens. This kit has never been started. Inventoried with all plastic parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: missing metal weights.
Skywave TWO Gato Class Submarines TWO Japanese Sub Chasers TWO B-24 Bomber, 1/700, 18
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
Hard-to-find model from excellent molds with all recessed panel lines. Features Two full-hull or waterline Gato subs, two Japanese Sub Chasers (waterline), two B-24 Liberator Bombers and an extensive decal sheet for all models. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Skywave German Navy U-Boat Bunker U-Boat S-Boat Base, 1/700, 5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$39
Well detailed and molded 1/700 scale kit features two bunkers with interior detail, roof top with AA battery and decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions (on the back of the box).
Aurora Atomic Submarine Nautilus SS571, 1/242, 500-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$179
Rare, Brooklyn-produced, early 1950s U-Ma-Kit. This was Aurora's first naval model. Molded in the correct glossy very dark gray plastic and includes a display stand and decals to match the box art. Never started and complete with all parts, 'very good++' condition decals and 'near mint' instructions. The box has excellent color, four solid corners with no repairs, no fading and no price tags. The only tape is the factory sealing tape on the long sides. There is a light grease pencil price at the top center as shown and general shelf/edge wear.
Aurora Atomic Submarine Nautilus SS571, 1/242, 500-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor
$58
NOTE: builder or parts kit only, please read carefully. Rare, Brooklyn-produced early 1950s U-Ma-Kit. This was Aurora's first naval model. Molded in the correct glossy very dark gray plastic. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing parts. Both bow dive planes and one prop are missing. NOTE: decals have been cut out and are missing (2) eyeballs and one shark's mouth. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts, decals (separated) and instructions. NOTE: instructions are present but completely split in two down one fold seam. The box looks better than the 'poor' rating but is graded as such because there is extensive clear tape holding the top together, stains and missing litho as shown at the bottom and on the bottom long side. The tray (lower box) is present but split along most seams.
DML USS Ohio / Soviet Alfa / Tu-95 Bear D / (2) Ka-25B Hormones, 1/700, 7002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$24
Contains all 5 models. Very finely molded and detailed. Submarines can be built waterline or full hull and include display stands. Aircraft can be 'in-flight' or 'ground' configuration and include extensive decals and display stands. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Glencoe World War I Subchaser - (Sub Chaser ex-ITC), 1/74, 07301
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$125
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk with age and drawn the box concave as shown. This model is from ex-ITC Ideal Molds from the late 1950s or very early 1960s. It is ideal for R/C conversion as ITC did issue a motorized version (R/C parts & driveline not included). It is a large and well detailed model for that time and features full hull, complete deck fittings, detailed superstructure, weapons, railing stanchions, ventilators and more. Includes a display stand. The striking Jack Leynnwood box art showing SCs attacking in defense of a convoy, under a threatening sky. SC96 served in the Med during WW I. USsubchasers were considered an important deterrent to Central Powers submarine activity in the theater.
Varney US Navy Fleet Submarine, 1/240
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$1100
This model is a landmark in the history of Plastic Kits. The Varney Fleet Sub is the primary candidate for the first all-plastic ship kit made in the USA. The famous HO/O train manufacture, Varney, branched out into other scale model kits at the end of WWII. In late 1945, they introduced what are thought to be the first USA produced plastic model kits - the Fleet Sub and the PT-17 Stearman. Both kits were excellent scale models given the state of modeling at that time. However, Varney was 6 years too early. The Fleet Sub and PT-17 met a cool reception when it was introduced to retailers. Hobby Shops were not sure if it would sell, and did not know how to sell it. Consequently, most retailers would not order it and those who did put them where they were not seen by the public. Distributors stopped carry the kits due to a lack of reporders. The result was inevitable - they did not sell, and Varney pulled both kits from production very quickly. Varney was committed to cutting the molds on the LST and it was released in 1946 with the same result. That marked the end of Varney's venture into non-train scale plastic models. Varney dedicated all production to HO trains and in the late 1940s they sold the molds for the Fleet Sub, the LST and the PT-17 to O-Lin. The molds underwent modification (the hull was divided into two parts instead of one) and were released by O-Lin and Lindberg. This kit is a superb, investment-grade "excellent++" example. The box top has like-new color and gloss, four solid corners with no repairs, no tape or price tags, no marks from tape or tags and no tears or other litho damage. Flaws include very light and even edge wear (as shown), very slight 'dishing' inward and very light foxing on two box sides. Inside, the kit is still as it came from the factory. The yellow parts display is 'very good++' and the only flaw is the scuffing as shown. The small parts bag is still factory sealed and factory stapled to the yellow display. The glass display stand arm is tucked into its holder. The heavy one-piece molded hull is beautiful and in rare crack-free condition and cradled into the holder. The base was factory glued to the yellow display but has come loose. It also includes the unused factory tube of Testors cement in its own holder. Very large instruction sheet is near mint and folds out to illustrate construction and offers numerous display ideas for this new medium in hobby kits. Decals were not provided with the kit. This kit was made with gray injection molded details, glass stand arm and black injection molded stand and sub hull. I have seen versions with no paint on the base and hull; however, this one has the base and hull factory painted gray. The paint is in 'near mint' condition on the hull and 'excellent' on the stand base. A rare example of a classic kit. Shipped with insurance only.
Skywave Iwo Jima Diorama / Fletcher DD / LST with vehicles / LSM / LCI / LCT (2 types) / With Base, 1/700, 16
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$69
Rare. Includes all of the follow waterline ships and accessories - vacuform display base with water, beach and inland zones, a superb Fletcher class destroyer with a choice of hull numbers, Landing Ship Tank Mk2 with M4 Sherman and LVT tanks, GMT trucks, jeeps, LCVP and barrage balloons, LSM, LCI, LCT(3) and LCT(R) craft. There are extensive decals for all ships and most all have different hull number options. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Japanese Sub I-19, 1/275, 728
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$60
1972 'Big A' box issue. This large scale kit is almost 16 inches long when assembled; it is a fine model from Aurora's excellent efforts of the late 1960s to have their new kits be up to modern standards. The results were high mold quality and very good detail for that time. The I-19 is a full-hull model which features the Glen Seaplane with launcher & hanger, all main deck and AA guns, complete deck fittings, periscopes, DF antenna, cranes, full fore and aft diving planes, rear rudders and propellers and more. Includes a large display stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions. The I-19 is famous for firing history's most successful torpedo spread off Guadalcanal. On September 14, 1942, the I-19 was patrolling of the Solomons when she fired a 6 torpedo spread. Three hit and sank the US Carrier CV-7 WASP, and the remaining three exploded against the BB North Carolina and the destroyer O'Brien. The destroyer sank and the North Carolina had to be repaired at Pearl till November 16, 1942. The I-19's Glen seaplane also flew night reconnaissance on February 23, 1942 over Pearl Harbor for the planned second attack by Emily flying boats on that base.
Trumpeter German Zerstorer Z-25 1944, 1/350, 05321
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
A state-of-the art kit from new molds. It includes photoetched details, a one-piece full hull and is extensively detailed with 379+ parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Skywave LSM / LCI / LCT (R) / LCT US Navy and Royal Navy, 1/700, 8
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
Rare. Includes eight ships total - two of each type. Very highly detailed and well molded. Includes extensive decals for more than 8 ships. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Skywave US Navy Dry Dock And Fletcher DD Lower Hull, 1/700, SW-2000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$24
Kit includes one large shipyard-style crane, one dry dock, dock gate and more. Also included is one lower hulls for a Fletcher-class DD. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions (which are on the back of the box.)
Skywave Kagero IJN Destroyer - Also With Markings For Shiranui / Kuroshio / Oyashio / Hayashio / Natsushio, 1/700, W24
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
Highly detailed waterline model that includes extensive decals for the ships listed in Destroyer Squadrons 18 and 15. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Skywave Minekaze Class IJN Destroyer 1920 - Also With Decals For Sawakaza / Okikaze / Shimakaze / Nadakaze / Yakaze, 1/700, W13
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$28
This is a highly detailed waterline model of an early configuration Minekaze IJN Destroyer. The model includes a multi-view, full color painting guide and extensive decals for all ships listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Skywave LST Mk. II With Vehicles - Two Ships, 1/700, 4
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Highly detailed waterline kits. Includes two LSTs, both with vehicles. There are extensive decals for many ships (different hull number options.) The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Heller Le Royal Louis - With Sails, 1/200, 910
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$58
Large and very well detailed model with over 640 parts. Includes complete deck fittings, cannon & carriages, detailed masts, vac billowing sails, full rigging instructions and more. Never started. Inside, the parts are still in the factory sealed parts bags and instructions.
Tamiya Japanese Military Transport Set, 1/700, 89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
this unusual kit contains transport craft with mini-submarines, landing ship, tanks, amphibious guns and three types of smaller landing craft and boats. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Skywave Krivak II Missile Frigate - Two Kits, 1/700, 31
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$34
Includes two complete Krivak IIs. These are highly detailed waterline ships that include hull numbers for 19 different ships of that class. Never started and the actual ships have been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions (on the back of the box). NOTE: does not include the tree with helicopters and NATA ship weapons.