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Minicraft IJN Shiranui Destroyer, 1/700, B-30-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

IJN Shiranui Destroyer

$14   

Very highly detailed waterline small scale (1/700) model. This kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Renwal USS Washington BB-56 Battleship, 1/500, S608-169

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

USS Washington BB-56 Battleship

$110   

Late 1950s rare first issue of this very high quality, full-hull kit. Features a one piece hull, nine individually elevating 16" guns, rotating main and secondary turrets, fully detailed forward and aft island structures with radar, gun directors and range finders, individually molded 20mm guns with shields, helicopter, full rudder and propeller detail, detailed deck, flag sheet and full decals including draft markings. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, the #45 jackstaff. Easily made from wire or pulled sprue as it is simply a flag pole. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions. The decals are flat, 100% intact and in 'excellent' condition but the white and black colors are off-register. If you want to build the model, I recommend the superb Starfighter Decals sheet '1/500 Cold War Cruisers' which has multiple sizes of hull numbers in large quantities and much more.

Airfix HMS Hood British Battlecruiser - T3 Issue, 1/600, F402S

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

HMS Hood British Battlecruiser - T3 Issue

$56   

In the 1960s Airfix re-imaged with a new 'Type 3' logo and all-new box art; the excellent HMS Hood model looks great in both. This full hull model is finely molded & detailed for that time, like the overwhelming majority of the Airfix ship range. Features full hull, propeller & rudder detail, separately molded main turret & main guns, secondary turrets and AA armament, detailed superstructure, deck fittings, boats & davits and much more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.

Revell USS Canberra CAG2 Guided Missile Cruiser - The Commander Series Issue, 1/480, H372-170

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

USS Canberra CAG2 Guided Missile Cruiser - The Commander Series Issue

$275   

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Very rare kit from 1964 with artwork by the famous John Steel. The USS Canberra, originally CA-70 (Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser) was converted to the world's second Guided Missile Cruiser in 1952 and re-designated CAG-2. Her sister Boston was the first CAG and was CAG-1. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured.

Tamiya HMS Hood Battle Cruiser, 1/700, WLB127

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

HMS Hood Battle Cruiser

$26   

Still factory sealed. 1/700 scale waterline kit that is very highly detailed and finely molded.

AGA T-43 Radar Picket Ship - Ex Open Ocean Minesweeper, 1/400, 2401

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed VG+

T-43 Radar Picket Ship - Ex Open Ocean Minesweeper

$18   

Still factory sealed but the seal has splits. The T43 Class were large minesweepers originally built by the Soviet Union from 1948 to 1957. Poland produced some of this class also. The subject of this kit is a modification to carry out acoustic or radar monitoring work. This is a full-hull kit with good detail.

Pyro Pilgrim Ship Mayflower - With Sails, C311-50

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Fair+

Pilgrim Ship Mayflower - With Sails

$25   

Early hardbox issue that is most likely from the early 1960s. This full-hull, small scale ship is approximately 6.5 inches long when assembled and is well molded in white plastic. Features intricate molded-in hull and deck details, separately molded main deck, deck railings, ships' boat, capstan, cannons, masts, mast platforms, bow sprit, anchor, sails and a display stand with name plate. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. The box has moderate wear as shown.

Airfix German E-Boat - Kriegsmarine Schnellboot - S-Boat, 1/72, 10280-1

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

German E-Boat - Kriegsmarine Schnellboot - S-Boat

$69   

Still factory sealed. The box is graded 'excellent' but the seal has many splits and most of the left short side of the seal is missing. First issue from 1975 in large 1/72 scale and with fantastic detail. Features over 250 pieces, full hull molded in medium gray & clear, propeller and rudder detail, all deck fittings, crew members and more.

Revell RMS Titanic Ocean Liner, 1/570, H445

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

RMS Titanic Ocean Liner

$24   

1976 issue with great box art. Measures 18.5 inches when built and features detailed full hull with props and rudder, all deck fittings, fixtures and planking, deckhouses, skylights, steam pipes, vents, ratlines and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Life-Like HMS Victory - The Ship of Admiral Lord Nelson, B369

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good+

HMS Victory - The Ship of Admiral Lord Nelson

$26   

From ex-Pyro molds. Utilizes the same great artwork from the first issue. Nicely molded small scale ship model that measures about 6 inches long when assembled. Full hull kit includes very nicely engraved deck and hull detail, well-molded cannons, billowing sails and display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and instructions.

Pyro HMS Victory - The Ship of Admiral Lord Nelson, B369-75

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

HMS Victory - The Ship of Admiral Lord Nelson

$29   

Dated 1966 but is probably late 1960s due to the 'soft' style box. Nicely molded small scale ship model that measures about 7 inches long when assembled. Full hull kit includes very nicely molded wood plank and deck detail, very fine copper plates below the waterline, molded-in deck detail with separate cannons, masts and ratlines, display stand and billowing sails. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.

Pyro Pinta Columbus Ship, B377-75

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Pinta Columbus Ship

$28   

Dated 1966 and one in series of many small scale ship kits that Pyro made in the late 1950s/60s. Well detailed for the size with excellent molding, full hull, display stand, separately molded rat lines and billowing sails. Just short of 6 inches long when assembled. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. NOTE: one cannon is ivory instead of white; it is from another issue of this kit.

Airfix Great Western Ocean Liner, 1/180, X882-1800

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Good++

Great Western Ocean Liner

$159   

Still factory sealed but the seal has a few splits on the box top as shown. The Great Western was the first ship specifically built for the Atlantic Ferry Service and was designed by I.K. Brunel (who designed the Great Eastern). When launched in 1837, she carried 120 first class, 20 second class, and beds could be set up for an additional 100 if needed. The crew was 60 men. The first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean was in April of 1838 and took just over 15 days. After crossing the Atlantic 64 times, she ran for 10 years between Southampton and the West Indies before being broken up in 1857. The kit is the large scale Airfix Japan issue; it is well detailed and features full hull, complete deck fittings, ships boats, preformed rat lines, detailed paddle wheels, billowing sails and much more.

Heller Amerigo Vespucci, 1/150, 1202

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

Amerigo Vespucci

$74   

1970s earlier issue with the best mold quality. Rare, out of production and highly detailed model of this famous sailing ship features 419 pieces, full hull, all fittings, vacuform billowing sails in 'excellent' condition (not 'perfect' but 'excellent,' which means well above average), plenty of standing and running rigging material and full rigging instructions. Never started. The parts still in the internal factory sealed bags. Complete with decals and instructions.

Trumpeter German Zestroyer Z-43 1944 Z Class Destroyer Plus Lion Roar Super Detail Kit And Wood Hunter Wood Decak / Chain / PE Details, 1/350, 05323

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

German Zestroyer Z-43 1944 Z Class Destroyer Plus Lion Roar Super Detail Kit  And Wood Hunter Wood Decak / Chain / PE Details

$135   

Build the ultimate 1/350 scale Z-Class destroyer! Includes a factory sealed Wood Hunter W35045 Wood Deck With Metal Chain and Brass PE Details and the very rare Lion Roar RS3509 WII German Navy Z-Class Destroyer Super Detail Set. It has never been used and the many parts are all still in the factory sealed bags but NOTE: missing one fret 'F' which is the turret fret. Fortunately the model has good guns and turrets. Otherwise all of the small parts (resin details, metal gun barrels, etc.) are still in the factory sealed bags and the other 11 frets are present and complete. Includes extensive instructions The actual model is state-of-the art from new molds. It includes numerous photoetched parts in two frets (details and railings), a one-piece full hull and is extensively detailed with 470+ parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.

Revell HMS Victory With Revell S Glue - Lord Nelson's Flagship - S Issue, H363-298

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

HMS Victory With Revell S Glue - Lord Nelson's Flagship - S Issue

$115   

First issue 'S' kit dated 1958 that includes a factory-wrapped 4" long never used tube of colorful Revell 'S' Cement. The metal tube is in amazing 'near mint' condition and is not the usual small size issued with the early kits. As with most all Revell early ship kits, the model is finely molded and very well detailed. It measures about 15 inches long when assembled and features full detail on the top two decks, all cannons, complete deck fittings, prefabricated rat lines, vac sails, full standing and running rigging material, display stand and much more. The model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, flags, sails, thread and instructions present. The sails are in remarkable 'near mint' condition. Also includes the excellent booklet 'The Story of Ships' and an order form for 'The Dawning Space Age' book. Please NOTE that the box is only 'good-' due to clear packing tape at the two lower corners and a closed corner split at the upper left; there is also general wear and scuffs. The anchor stocks of this kit have molded-on rings; more often than not, the rings are either short shot or broken off; this kit is no exception.

Revell USS Fletcher DD-445 Destroyer - Picture Fleet Issue, 1/301, H371-129

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

USS Fletcher DD-445  Destroyer - Picture Fleet Issue

$65   

1960 issue with modified molds, 'textured' hardbox and frameable John Steel box artwork. The texture was used to make the artwork seem more like a painting, and it did. This large and detailed full hull kit builds up to almost 15" long. It is not simply a reissue of the earlier 'The Sullivans' but Revell correctly modified it to represent a late-war Fletcher class DD. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals, color flag sheet and instructions present. The box is at the low end of 'good' with light brown spotting all over the box top.

Aurora SSN Nautilus SSN-571 First Under The North Pole, 1/242, 708-98

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

SSN Nautilus SSN-571 First Under The North Pole

$80   

1958 issue with fantastic 'Under The North Pole' box artwork by Jo Kotula. Molded in the correct high gloss black plastic. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Aurora HMS King George V British Battleship, 1/600, 712-149

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG++

HMS King George V British Battleship

$99   

Rare 1959 first issue hardbox; please note the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the oval 'Sunburst' logo. This is an excellent model for that time and features full hull with propeller and rudder detail, separately molded superstructures & upper decks, motor launches, rotating main turrets with elevating guns, separately molded secondary armament & AA guns, gun directors, cranes, searchlights and more. Includes a display stand and name plate. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.

Nichimo IJN Chokai Heavy Cruiser - Motorized, 1/500

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

IJN Chokai Heavy Cruiser - Motorized

$119   

Early issue from the 1960s before Nichimo used part numbers. It is part of a unique and very successful 1/500 scale warship series with rare glossy box art from the 'Golden Age' of Japanese model kit illustrations. The model can be built motorized for operation in water or static full hull or waterline versions. It is very well detailed and molded for that time. Includes all hardware for motorizing with metal gear box for duel-propeller drive, brass batter contacts and switch, wire, threaded steel propeller shafts, universal joints and more, one piece lower hull (molded in an excellent simulation of IJN Hull Red), one piece upper hull (molded in gray), detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main turrets and separately molded secondary battery and AA guns, catapults, some finer details in black plastic and more. Never started. The plastic parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags with the Nichimo paper headers. The hardware has been inventoried complete. Includes instructions and even the original silver and gold foil covered cardboard nameplate for display. Please note that Nichimo did not furnish decals or the electric motor with these early issues.