Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$79
Still factory sealed and with a beautiful, investment-grade 'Near Mint++' box. This 19 inch wingspan kit is engineered for RC, free flight or control line and includes innovative system for automatically dropping 'propaganda leaflets' in flight. Features precision quality die-cut balsa parts sheets, factory-cut spars and stringers, plastic propeller & thrust bearing, light-weight plastid propeller, radiator cowl, nut plates & two Vickers machine guns, fully formed wire landing gear and metal parts for the operating feature, die-cut plastic windshield, rubber tires, covering material, full color decals and excellent plans with assembly instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they featured color decals, high-grade die cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, plastic wheels (if required), finished wire landing gear, rubber motor and plastic prop, full size plans with instruction details and full instructions for conversion to RC or control line.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$74
Still factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint++' box condition. This fine model is engineered for free flight or control line. Features an innovative system for automatically dropping bombs in flight, die-cut balsa parts, factory-cut spars & stringers, lightweight plastic pilot, cowl, bombs, wheel pants, exhaust stacks & nut plates, plastic propeller & thrust bearing, rubber wheels, fully finished wire landing gear and hardware for the bomb dropping system, covering tissue, full color decals, excellent plans with instructions and more. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits, say, compared to Comet and Guillows kits of the same size.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$80
Still factory sealed and from the 1970s. The seal does have 2 splits and the box is graded as 'excellent+.' This big wingspan model is designed for RC, CO2, free flight, control line or non-flying detailed scale display. Features die-cut high quality balsa and super-lite plywood parts, factory-cut spars and stringers, light-weight plastic scale engine parts, machine guns, wheels, spinner & more, finished thrust bearing and shaft, plastic propeller, u-control hardware kit, rubber motor, formed metal landing gear struts, clear windshield material, covering material, two very large decal sheets and more. Includes Sterling's fantastic full size plans with instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they featured color decals, high-grade die cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, plastic wheels (if required), finished wire landing gear, rubber motor and plastic prop, full size plans with instruction details and full instructions for conversion to RC or control line.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$75
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' box condition. From the mid 1960s and an excellent that is engineered for rubber free flight or control line. Includes an innovative system for making the landing gear operate in flight. Features high-quality all die-cut balsa sheets of parts, factory-cut spars and strip wood, wood stock as required, a beautiful clear vacuform canopy, vacuform light-weight plastic gear well, cowl with motor front, air scoop and pilot bust, plastic propeller and rubber motor, all metal hardware for the retracting gear, completely finished main gear and tail wheels, finished thrust button and other hardware, full color decals, covering tissue and excellent full size plans with instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they had unique working features, color decals, high-grade die cut balsa, vacuform plastic detail parts, clear canopies, wire landing gear and excellent instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$95
Still factory sealed with an 'excellent+' condition box. This early 1970s large-scale model is engineered for RC, CO2, free flight, control line or detailed scale display. Features beautifully die-cut parts on high quality balsa sheet wood, fully formed wire landing gear, a very large sheet of excellent vacuformed details including a full engine, wheels pants, cowling and more, fully finished main and tail wheels, all required metal hardware, finished hardwood thrust button, control line hardware, plastic propeller (for rubber power), control surface hinge material, rubber motor, covering tissue, a very large and colorful decal sheet and of course Sterling's legendary quality plans with full instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer who got started during the 1930/40s flying model craze. They continued to produce very popular kits for decades, but eventually they fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$25
Kit contains both aircraft. The parts are printed on high quality balsa wood and features strip wood, colored tissue, decals, fully formed wheels, propellers, fittings, two rubber motors, lightweight plastic parts, clear material for windshields and more. The model has not been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. The decals are in impressive 'near mint' condition. NOTE: missing plans/instructions. However, I know this kit includes all the parts because I have inventoried dozens of them over the years.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$40
This fine model contains both aircraft and features parts printed on high quality balsa wood, strip wood, colored tissue, decals, wheels, propellers, fittings, rubber, lightweight plastic parts, step by step instructions and full size plans. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$119
Superb kit from the 1960s and the winner of many national and international contests...because it is "One of the few able to execute the stunt pattern." Designed for control line flight with .19 to .35 engines. Features detailed metal radiator, cleanly die-cut balsa and plywood parts that are inter-notched for fast and easy assembly, shaped and notched leading and trailing edges, rock maple hardwood motor mounts, material for machine guns, gas model silkspan, formed wire landing gear, hardware pack, authentic decals, extensive full size plans and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I personally considered Sterlings to be 'deluxe' kits.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$245
1950s first issue of the legendary kit. Made from wood and designed for electric or gas R/C operation. She measures 55.5 inches long when assembled and is highly detailed. There is a great amount of prefabricattion with parts from plywood, high grade balsa and other woods. Most parts are cleanly die-cut to shape. Solid pieces, such as 5 inch turrets, hull sections, smoke stacks and many more are factory pre-cut to shape. Includes full-size plans, instructions, running hardware, additional R/C instructions, flag sheet and decals. The kit has never been started. Inside, the parts have not been punched and are in the original sheets (NOTE: Some may come loose in shipping) Inventoried complete with all parts, instructions and decals present.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$78
Dates from the late 1960s. This kit is part of Sterling's expensive big-wingspan series that was designed for R/C and also includes numerous extra parts for control line operation. Can also be flown free-flight. Very nicely produced stick-and-tissue model that features high quality die-cut balsa sheet parts, stripwood and spars, fully formed wire landing gear struts, finished wheels, other wood and metal stock as required, light plastic engine, cowl and other details, clear window material and template, rubber motor, plastic prop, a big set of decals, coving tissue and excellent full size plans with detailed instructions. Never started. The small parts (hardware, etc) are still factory sealed. All other parts have been inventoried complete including decals and plans. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they had the action features and included everything needed to complete the model.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Late 1950s or early 1960s issue of this beautiful 1/11.6 scale kit. Sterling's authentic reproduction based on the plans and photos of the actual aircraft. The kit is very well engineered and features the finest grade and density-selected balsa wood, sanded to micrometer tolerance and precision die-cut, quality die-cut quality plywood for high stress areas, factory-cut stringers and spars, other wood stock as required, large aluminum cowling, factory-sealed hardware kit, fully leading and training wing edges, covering material, formed spring steel main landing gear struts, clear windshield and window material, a very large & authentic decal sheet and easy to read step-by-step plans & instructions. Never started. All of the small parts are still sealed in the factory clear bag. The parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and includes all paperwork. The Howard DGA-6 was a pioneer racing plane, nicknamed 'Mister Mulligan.' It was the only airplane ever designed for the specific purpose of winning the Bendix Trophy. The plane was designed and developed by Ben Howard and Gordon Israel, who later became an engineer for the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. Mister Mulligan was designed to fly the entire length of the race nonstop and at high altitude. Neither had ever been done before. Mister Mulligan won the trophy, and thus changed the way in which long distance airplanes were designed. Sterling, the manufacturer of this kit, was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling kits to be deluxe kits as they had the action features and included everything needed to complete the model.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$119
This superb model was 'American Modeler' magazine's kit-of-the-month. They described it as "A deluxe kit...Die-cut extravaganza. Skillfully integrated - should win many contests." Features rugged, internotched construction, shaped leading and trailing edges, die-cut ribs and bulkheads, die-cut tail surfaces, deck and plywood parts, authentic decals, complete hardware kit, formed wire landing gear, covering material, maple motor mounts, clear material for windows, precision cut balsa wood, custom spun aluminum cowling and complete, easy to read plans showing all details of construction. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$59
Excellent flying model from the early to mid 1960s that is designed for rubber free flight or control line. It includes an innovative system for dropping bombs in flight. Features stick and tissue construction, quality die-cut balsa parts, stripwood and spars, other wood stock as required, die-cut clear windshield, vac plastic details including radiator scoop, engine cowling, pilot bust, wheels pants, exhaust ports and more, finished wire landing gear struts, finished main and tail wheels, rubber motor, plastic propeller, covering tissue and a big full color decal sheet. Includes excellent full size plans with detailed instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Please NOTE: the box displays better than the 'very good+' grade but is rated as such because there is a 1.5" long closed tear at the center of the lower long box side. Sterling was a famous manufacturer dating back to the 1930/40s flying model craze. Although they continued to produce kits for decades after the flying model slump following World War II, they eventually fell victim to the general lack of interest in modeling that occurred in the early 1980s. I always considered Sterling's offering to be 'deluxe' compared to other manufacturers.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$385
NOS (New Old Stock) from a long-closed hobby shop; you would be the first owner. 1950s first issue of the legendary kit. Includes rare optional fittings kit B-17F. Made from wood and designed for electric or gas R/C operation. She measures 55.5 inches long when assembled and is highly detailed. There is a great amount of prefabricattion with parts from plywood, high grade balsa and other woods. Most parts are cleanly die-cut to shape. Solid pieces, such as 5 inch turrets, hull sections, smoke stacks and many more are factory pre-cut to shape. Includes full-size plans, instructions, running hardware, additional R/C instructions, flag sheet and decals. The kit has never been started. Inside, the kit is like new. The parts have not been punched and are in the original sheets. Inventoried complete with all parts, instructions and decals present. The separate fittings kit has been inventoried also and it too is 100% complete. The instruction book as some bug damage around the edges of some sheets but this does not interfere with assembly. The other paperwork no bug damage at all.
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$75
From the late 1960s or very early 1970s and one of Sterling's top of the line kits. Features a modified Eiffel 400 special soaring airfoil, optional power pod, prefabricated with many finished parts, top quality die-cut balsa wood and birch plywood pieces, hardware packet, clear canopy, turned nose code, light weight plastic power pod fairing, scale decals, detachable wing panels for easy transport and more. Includes beautiful full-size plans that include building instructions. This kit has not been started. The harware packet is still factory sealed. The other parts have been inventoried and note: missing the following die-cut balsa sheets: #6 and #12. From a careful (not a casual) examination that took me over an hour, I believe it to be otherwise complete. Includes all paperwork and decals. NOTE: sold AS-IS as a builder or parts kit ONLY. NOTE: this kit came in a very sturdy, heavy-duty box. I will ship it in that box wrapped in heavy-duty thick brown packaging paper. If you would like it but inside another box, that can be arranged but I will invoice you after checkout for the different in shipping since it will be larger and heavier to ship once boxed.
