Anigrand Martin XB-48 - 6 Engine Jet Bomber, 1/72, AA2084
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$120
Very highly detailed resin kit. The parts are still in the internally sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions. With the success of the German jet bomber Ar.234 in 1944, USAAF became aware of enemy aviation advances. The war department issued a requirement for a new design of jet bomber which was powered by either the J35 or J47 engine. From this, the Martin company submitted the Model 223. It was awarded contract for two prototypes which were then designated XB-48. Other designs which entered the competition included the North American XB-45, Convair XB-46 and the Boeing XB-47. The USAAF needed urgently needed a jet-bomber, so in 1946 they chose the flight-tested B-45 as the winner. Any decision on the XB-47 and XB-48 were deferred until they had tested. The first XB-48 made its maiden flight in 1947 but engine difficulties delayed development and testing. In 1948 the XB-47 was ready for testing and quickly beat the XB-48 in a fly-off; the XB-47 with its swept wing had much better performance. Martin attempted further work on the design, but it was rejected by the Air Force. Flight tests of the XB-48s continued until the program was terminated in the fall of 1949.
Monogram Curtiss P-40B Tiger Shark Test Shot - Bagged, 1/72, PA96
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
This kit came from the collection of one of Monogram's finest and talented Chief Designers, the man who created the original B-52 kit, B-17, B-24J, P-36A, P-39 Airacobra, P-61 Black Widow, DH Mosquito, at least one if not all of the 1/8 scale Ford cars, A-1E Skyraider and numerous other famous kits. In his collection were boxes (usually Four-Star armor that had been damaged on the box-assembly machine) labeled 'TEST SHOTS' and some with his name on it. After designing the model, he was still responsible for the entire program, at least up to the point of mass production. Test Shots were made near the end of the design process for the Chief Designer of that kit to inspect; if something was wrong, he ordered changed. If not, he would clear the kit for production. Test Shots were usually made in whatever plastic was loaded into the silo at the time and in some cases reground plastic (from defects) was even used. This is one of those kits. Ever notice that all Monogram P-40s were molded in olive-drab plastic? Well, not in this case! This test shot is molded with most of the parts in a chocolate brown plastic, some in silver and the few remaining ones in green and clear plastic. This is a pre-first issue. It has never been started. The model is inventoried with all parts and instruction present. The Four Star issue instructions are mint and may have come with the test shot for his approval or they may have been added later. I have included them because they were in the same 'TEST SHOT' box as the kit. As a note, the test shots of the Monogram Four Star Helldiver were molded in silver and clear - clear dive brakes and many other clear parts! Some test shots of the Hawker Hurricane were molded in gloss gray with a little bit of white added so the designer could see exactly how the plastic moved into and filled the cavities.
Monogram Stuka Ju-87 G-1 Rudel - Blue Box Issue - BAGGED, 1/48, PA207
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$18
These kits came from the collection of one of Monogram's finest and talented Chief Designers, the man who created the original B-52 kit, B-17, B-24J, P-36A, P-39 Airacobra, P-61 Black Widow, DH Mosquito, at least one if not all of the 1/8 scale Ford cars, A-1E Skyraider and numerous other famous kits. First issue from 1968 is very well molded featuring cockpit detail, crew of two, two anti-tank cannon, 4-section windshield and more. Never started and inventoried with all plastic parts present and 'near mint++' condition instructions. NOTE: missing decals.
Lindberg Stearman PT-17 Kaydet Motorized, 1/48, 508M-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$38
With motorized prop action. Hardbox issue dated 1966 with Tom Morgan boxart. The Stearman was the last standard biplane produced for the Army and Naval Air Forces. Production was over 10,000 planes, making if more prolific than any other US Biplane design. Kaydets help to train over 60,000 allied airmen in WWII. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Jo-Han 1956 Plymouth Belvedere Promo - Short Kit - (Promotional Model), 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Includes the body, green-tinted windshield, two red-tinted clear tail light lenses and chrome plated front & rear bumpers and four wheels/hub caps. The chrome plating is in 'near mint' condition with only very slight and small flaws. This is called a 'short kit' because it does not include an interior, steering wheel, rubber tires or axles. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. Please note that these are made with a newer plastic that has very good gloss but does not warp. These are perfect replacements if you wish to restore your warped Plymouth Promo. This body is molded in light gray plastic.
Jo-Han 1959 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Slate Blue/Weird Purple Body Underpan And Windshield ONLY Promo - (Promotional Model), 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Ideal for those looking to restore a 59 Rambler Wagon Promo or kit. Includes the following three warp-free parts ONLY: high-gloss body in a strange blue or a weird purple/gray color, chassis/underpan and green-tinted clear windshield insert (which includes front and rear windshields and all side windows). Nothing else is included. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. Please note that these are made with a newer plastic that has very good gloss but does not warp.
SMER Spad VII And Avro 504K, 1/48, SE0123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc to Sealed Exc
$22
SALE! Includes both model kits. The Spad VII is listed as 1/40 scale and is still factory sealed. This may be from ex-Heller molds. The Avro 504K is also factory sealed and listed as 1/48 scale.
Jo-Han 1964 Chrysler 300 Hardtop Customizing Kit - Stock Custom or Rally, 1/25, C964-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$219
Very, very rare first issue. And even rarer in this condition - never built and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Features all parts for the three versions, detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, full interior, molded underside detail and more. Molded in ivory, clear, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires and metal axles. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: there are very small and light tire burns on the left front fender; very easy to fix since they are in a perfectly smooth area and so slight. There are also burns on the optional rally underpans, one seat (near the edges) and the edges of two ivory plastic rims (not bad, do not interfere with assembly). Instructions are 'very good.' The decals have minor bug damage restricted to the backing paper only and the actual transfers have no damage.
Revell 105MM Howitzer - With Crew, 1/40, H539-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$79
1963 hardbox issue using the same artwork and molds from the original 'S' kit. Features a gun barrel that swivels, elevates and has recoil action, rotating wheels with rubber tires, trails that fold inward for towing, 4 G.I. figures, shell casings, projectiles, shell crate and more. Includes a detailed 'battle-ground' base. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box displays as 'Near Mint' but is only graded 'Excellent' because there is a narrow 1/" by 1 3/8" tape tear on the long upper side.
Revell Northrop SM-62 Snark - Intercontinental Guided Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/80, H1801-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$65
Rare 1957 original 'S' issue with fantastic artwork. Very nicely detailed model includes drop tanks, strap on boosters, base, launcher and crew of two. Molded in the correct gloss red. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Please NOTE that the box displays 'Good' or slightly better but is graded 'Fair' because it has two closed holes near the back of the boosters and a long closed split on the box top running from the lower far left side to the end of the blue logo background on the lower right. There decals are in amazing 'excellent+' condition. The instructions are fine other than the small, closed holes in the instructions from whatever punched the holes in the box.
Hasegawa C-130H Hercules - JASDF 40th Anniversary 401 Sq Komaki Air Base, 1/200, MX102
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
From 1995 and features 61 pieces, very fine recessed panel lines, optional position rear main cargo door and rear cabin doors, detailed main gear wells, drop tanks and more. With extensive decals for the special box photo aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa DC-3 All Nippon Airways - ANA JA5039 Or JA5072, 1/200, MX1
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
From 1994. This is an excellent small-scale model that is finely molded and well detailed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Ford 5-AT Tri-Motor - TWA Or Scenic Airways - (Trimotor), 1/77, 74017
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$34
Still factory 'round tape' sealed and from 1993. Very nicely molded and detailed. Includes your choice of TWA or Scenic Airways decals.
Aurora 1931 Miller Special 1931 Indianapolis 500 Winner - (ex Best), 1/30, 523-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$149
Very rare model from 1958 in an 'excellent+' condition box. This model is from Best molds. Aurora purchased these molds just for the Indianapolis 500 Winners and released only one issue. The kit is molded in white plastic with real rubber tires, a driver figures, some interior detail and very nice decals. It has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions; even includes the factory tissue packing paper. Louis Schneider and 'Jigger Johnson' (driver and mechanic) drove the Bowes Seal Special to victory in 1931. The Miller Special had rear wheel drive, and eight cylinder 151.7 CID Miller engine and won the day averages 96.629 miles per hour. The track was dangerously unsafe that year due to a heavy drizzle that made driving over 80 mph dangerous - at one point, drivers were required to slow down to 80 mph and passing was not allowed other than the pit area. There were many spectacular accidents but the rain did relent and there were many speeds over 100 mph in the later part.
Aurora 1922 Murphy Special Indianapolis 500 Winner - (ex Best), 1/30, 522-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$125
Very rare kit dated 1958. The superb box art was painted by Monaghan, who did all of the Aurora Indy 500 winners. This kit is from Best molds. Aurora purchased these molds just for the Indianapolis 500 Winners and made only one issue. Molded in gloss white plastic with real rubber tires, spoked wheels and includes a crew of two and some interior detail. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions as well as the original factory tissue packing paper. The box is only graded 'good+' because of the light stain at the left and general wear as shown. The 'Murphy Special', winner of the Indy 500 in 1922, was a Duesenburg chassis and a Harry Miller engine of 183 CID. It was driven by the great racer Jimmy Murphy.
Aurora General Patton Tank - (M46), 1/48, 301-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$75
This hard-to-find armor kit is dated 1963 and has John Steel hardbox artwork. Aurora made excellent armor kits for that time and this is no exception. In the early 1960s modeling reviewers declared them as the finest armor kits in any scale. Molded in gloss olive drab with flexible black treads. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Aurora General Patton Tank - (M46), 1/48, 301-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$40
This hard-to-find armor kit is dated 1963 and has John Steel hardbox artwork. Aurora made excellent armor kits for that time and this is no exception. In the early 1960s modeling reviewers declared them as the finest armor kits in any scale. Molded in gloss olive drab with flexible black treads. NOTE: this kit has been started and has 'professional' quality sub-assembly as noted here: partial scratch-built interior installed; turret halves built; side panels to lower hull. Lower turret plate trimmed to clear interior detail. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decal and instructions present.
Revell 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC Coupe - Limited Edition 35th Anniversary T-Bird - Stock or Aero Versions, 1/25, 7184
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$22
1190 release includes parts to build either version listed. Features detailed engine and compartment, opening hood, detailed chassis, full interior and much more. NOTE: this kit has 'near mint' quality subassembly as follows: engine built and painted (paint quality only 'excellent'); alternator and spark box to pulley/fan; rear subframe to chassis; seat halves. Rear taillight bar detailed painted, 'near mint' quality. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Special Hobby Heinkel He-115B - 1/KFIGr.406 Trondheim Norway 1942 / 3/KFIGr 106 Borkum Or Schellinggwoude Mid 1940 - (He115), 1/48, SH48110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$95
Rare and the only 1/48 model of the He-115. Very well detailed. Features fine recessed surface detail, cast resin parts, many PE details, injection m molded clear parts, excellent cockpit and crew stations, detailed engines and more. Includes a large decal sheet for the two Luftwaffe aircraft listed and full painting guides. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
AMT 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 - Stock / Race / Street Machine, 1/25, 6536
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$59
Rare. Includes parts and decals so you can built it one of three ways. Features detailed engine and engine compartment, removable hood, detailed chassis and full interior. There are also a large number of optional parts for the engine and car. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: engine long block built; rear differential built. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all pieces and includes decals and instructions.