Amtech Focke-Wulf Ta-183 Huckebein, 1/48, 484601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$42
Well detailed and features parts and markings for four versions, two engine options, recessed panel lines, optional drop tank and X4 wire-guided air-to-air missiles. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Ta-183 was the winner of the Luftwaffe's emergency fighter competition of 1945 and was to enter full scale production. The aircraft never entered production, but the Russians and the Americans found the plans. From them, the Russians eventually build some aircraft and modified them till it was the Mig-15 while the Americans relied more on Messerschmitt plans for the basis of the F-86 Sabre Jet.
Aurora Cessna Skymaster 337, 1/72, 279-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$69
1968 issue of the famous tandem light aircraft that saw civil and military service. After Aurora purchased the Comet molds, they reissued the Comet civil light aircraft line. It appears that Aurora may have been inspired by the Comet kits or sales of the reissues, and they produced several more new molds to add to the line. This Skymaster is one of those kits. Since the model was designed new, it has significantly more detail than the older Comet kits. Features all recessed panel lines, full interior with front and back bulkheads, four bucket seats and instrument panel, clear windows and rotating propellers. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions.
Nitto Boeing 727 - JAL - (727-200), 1/100, 150-1800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$119
Early issue with superior mold quality. This large scale model measures 18 inches long when assembled and has excellent detail including optional position rear airstair door, clear cabin and cockpit windows, optional position landing gear, separately molded flap hinge covers, very good engine intake and exhaust and more. Includes a large black display base and large, colorful decal sheets for JAL. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Testors Lockheed U-2C Spyplane With Ground Handling Equipment - NASA / Black USAF-CIA / Camo USAF, 1/48, 516
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$54
Still factory sealed. Large scale kit includes ground trolley or the model can rest on the undercarriage and outriggers. The U-2C was the variant the Francis Gary Powers was flying on the mission over Russia. Includes aircraft handling cart and markings for all aircraft listed above; the NASA decals and paint are quite colorful and represent 'Earth Survey Aircraft No. 4.'
Testors H-43B Huskie, 1/32, 7206
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$62
Testors release of the popular Hawk 1967 issue. Very nicely detailed large scale model features full interior, working rear clamshell doors and side entry doors, rotating-phased-intermeshing rotor blades and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing P-12E, 1/48, 121-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$69
Still factory sealed. This kit is dated 1958 and is the second issue with the 79 cent price extension and 'Famous Fighters' in the sunburst oval. It features fantastic Jo Kotula artwork. The Aurora 1930s aircraft series were excellent kits for that time and rated well in the early plastic modeling reviews.
Airfix Focke-Wulf FW-190 D Craftmaster Issue, 1/72, 1223-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$22
1960s issue with action boxart. A well-holed and damaged FW makes a hasty power-off landing in this dramatic scene. The emergency vehicles race down the runway ready to douse the flaming engine. The pilot has the canopy open to clear the smoke or to make a hasty exit...or both. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: one iron cross decal has flaked off.
Hasegawa McDonnell Douglas F-4 British Phantom FG Mk1, 1/48, P15
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
Rare. Very finely molded and detailed. Widely considered the finest injection molded 1/48 scale F-4 kit. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, 1/25, H1203
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
1976 reissue of the popular kit. This kit is very well detailed and molded. Features opening hood, detailed engine and transmission, Goodyear Custom wide tread tires on Cragar Mach 8 Wheels, full interior and detailed chassis and suspension. Molded in chrome plate, blue, clear and with black tires. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: the chrome windshield frame is broken but both parts are there so you can repair it (which is best done by gluing it around the clear windshield).
Hasegawa F-8E Crusader - VF-162 USS Oriskany or VMF(AW)-312, 1/72, C17
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
Finely molded kit which features very fine raised panel line detail, recessed control surface outlines, good cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed gear wells, AIM-9 Sidewinders and/or iron bomb loadout, optional raised or lowered wing with well detail and more. Includes three-view paint guide and a very colorful and extensive decal sheet for both aircraft listed. Never started. Sealed factory bag with decals and instructions.
Airfix Emergency Set - Austin K.2 Ambulance and Austin K.6 Chassis Crash Tender, 1/76, A03304
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$22
Still factory tape sealed. This detailed model features 73 pieces, both vehicles and 12 figures which includes ground crews, a man in a stretcher and two bearers. This set works well for 1/72 scale dioramas, especially when combined with the Control Tower, RAF Refueling Set and RAF Recovery Set.
Huma Model Bucker Bu-181 - German Civil/Sweden/Swiss/Luftwaffe - Bagged, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed
$26
Still factory bag sealed. Nicely molded and detailed. Includes large decal sheet for several Luftwaffe aircraft, Swedish Air Force and civil aircraft from Switzerland and Germany.
Maritime Art 37 Foot Gill Net Boat - HO Scale, HO, 13
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$44
Rare and still factory sealed. This is a very highly detailed, waterline HO scale craftsman kit. It features all parts as pictured, a high definition cast resin hull, all deck fittings and hardware, hardwood parts and stock, cast resin and/or wood details, metal & brass details and stock, decals/stickers (if required), templates (as required), written instructions and a CD with prototype and construction photos. Maritime Art once made what were considered the finest HO scale workboats available. The line of ships was extensive.
Revell B-25 Pacific Raiders, 1/64, 85-0216
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$34
2008 SSP reissue of the 1965 'Pacific Raiders', which in turn was a reissue of the 1954 'S' kit - just in Pacific colors and markings. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Comet Taylorcraft - 54 inch Wingspan For R/C or Free Flight, 3505
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$84
This is a very large scale kit from the late 1960s. It has a 54 inch wingspan and can be built for rubber or gas free flight or R/C (radio control). This is a reissue of a much older Comet kit and features traditional wood/tissue construction, high-quality balsa pre-cut stringers, balsa printwood, detailed full size plans, building instructions, wheels, tissue and propeller. The model has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Comet was a famous manufacturer of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998.
Revell Focke-Wulf FW-200C Condor- KG40 (F8+DH) Bordeaux 1940, 1/72, H204
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$52
Revell of Great Britain issue with unique box art and dated 1965. This model features movable control surfaces, working wing trailing edge flaps, good cockpit, crew figures, rotating propellers, wheels & gun turrets, elevating guns, bomb load and opening bomb bay doors and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell Bell X-5 - History Makers Issuje, 1/40, 8619
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Still factory sealed. 1982 issue is from the original 1960 molds. The X-5 was the first aircraft to change the angle of wing sweepback in flight, and paved the way for the legendary F-111 and F-14. features variable sweep wings, retractable landing gear, detailed jet engine and movable control surfaces.
Hasegawa P-51D Mustang - 3rd FS 3rd FG 'Jumpin' Jacques'/ 487 FS 352 FG / 353 FS 354 FG, 1/48, J14
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Dated 1991 and very highly detailed. Superbly molded with 118 pieces and all very fine recessed panel lines. Features very highly detailed cockpit and landing gear wells, drop tank, bomb and rocket load-outs, two piece canopy and a very large and detailed decal sheet for three USAAF aircraft. Also includes all stripes as shown in the box art. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Douglas F4D-1 Skyray, 1/48, 523-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$40
1950s issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. This kit features fine raised panel lines, moving rudder and wing control surfaces, complete jet engine with opening inspection cover, pilot, two drop tanks, under wing rockets and a clear display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Hasegawa Grumman S2F-U Tracker Target Tow Plane, 1/72, 00048
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$68
Rare special issue from 1999. Includes special resin parts to make an accurate S2F-U Towplane and the standard Hasegawa Tracker kit. Includes a painting guide and special Target Tow version decals. Never started. The clear and resin parts are still factory sealed; all other parts have been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions.