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There will probably be a bunch of plastic models on here in the near future!
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Models!

Though I still enjoy them, when I was younger I was REALLY into plastic models.  Now I spend a lot of time on my full size projects, so I figured I would free up some money for my shop and let someone else enjoy these items.  Naturally, what I sell here helps allow me to build the full scale ones! 
I WILL GO TO EVERY EFFORT TO SHIP THESE ITEMS VERY WELL PROTECTED, BUT NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS DAMAGED IN SHIPPING.

COMPLETED M106 Heavy Mortar Carrier, Tamiya #35116, 1:35, GREAT INTERIOR!, $150










 
I spent a really long time on this item and am in no hurry to let it go.  The kit has a great interior, the ammo racks, radios, drivers gauges and placards, fire extinguisher, etc are really neat detail.  The rear ramp and overhead hatch open, the hood opens, the board on the front can be positioned forward or back (it even has amphib instructions), the commander's cupola can be removed and rotated, even the entire top can be removed, the mortar turntable can be pivoted, the crewmen can be removed.
It comes with an assembled dismounted mortar base (not pictured) if you want to show the mortar crew operating outside of the vehicle.  I added a set of binoculars which I made a strap for, draped over the .50 cal MG.  I also put a pistol and small pouch on top of the driver's gauge cluster.  For some reason I gave the commander a British L1A1 rifle; though I'm sure I had a reason at the time, I can't remember now.  Who knows, maybe he's a NATO cooperative force trainee.

SOLD


COMPLETED LAV-AT (LAV-25) TOW LAUNCHER, AMT/Ertl, 1:35, $75
This is an exapmle of the Desert Storm era LAV armed with the twin TOW launcher and M-60 MG.  It's the AMT/ Ertl kit.  The turret traverses and elevates.  It served a multipurpose role just like the Stryker does today.  The LAV was fully amphibious and has two propellers behind the rear tires.






COMPLETED M2 Bradley, 1:35, $95
Painted in a prototype camoflage that I really liked (saw a pic in one of my books).  The turret traverses and gun elevates.  All hatches can be opened, including the rear ramp.  There is no interior though.  The figures (nor trees) do not come with the vehicle, but I have a zillion of them and can throw some in for a couple of bucks.




COMPLETED German Marder 1 IFV, 1:35, $75








The Marder is an IFV/ personnel carrier used by the German Army.  This model has a complete engine compartment with opening hood.  The both the main turret and remote MG traverse and elevate.   It must be a hypothetical wartime, because the driver needs a shave!  Do not confuse this vehicle with the WW2 Marder series - the Marder II and III were tank destroyers based off of the PzII and Pz38 chassis.




COMPLETED BMP-1, Finnish Paint & Markings, 1:35, $65
This is a Soviet BMP-1, that for diversity of my kits I finished with the included Finn markings.  I have the AT-2 Sagger missile you can put on top if you like, but as these were not normally carried except in combat I figured it would be more realistic to leave it off.  The green is actually two different colors, plus the grey - a paint pattern they've used since before WW2.  Turret traverses.



COMPLETED BMP-2, Czech Paint & Markings, 1:35, $75
This is a Soviet BMP-2, with Czechoslovakian markings.  (Again for diversity of all of my kits, I didn't want EVERYTHING to be Russian.)  It's a good kit and I did a good job on it.  Cool personal note: my wife's Czech, I didn't know her yet when I made this model.  A few years after I made it communism was thrown out and the Czech and Slovak Republics seperated about a year or two after that.  The Czechs still use this highly capable vehicle, marked similarly to this example.  The turret rotates.




New (old stock) in box, Tamiya #35076 S.A.S. Pink Panther, 1:35, $15.  (normally sells for ~$20 online)
I bought these kits in a big package deal a few years ago.  It is Tamiya #35076 S.A.S. Land Rover Pink Panther, still in production I believe.
I have one kit new, in the box, with the parts still sealed and stapled.  I have verifed via the instruction manual that all sprues are present, plus the instructions and decals.
There are parts of two other kits, if you would like them, are yours.  It is perfect for a diorama, as many items such as tires, tools, etc are with them.
The kit is a 1970's model desert, special forces Land Rover.  I know very little about it other than this.  SOLD


COMPLETED U.S. Armor & Vehicles, HO scale (1:87?), $70 if bought as as set, prices given each.
The equipment, starting in the front row, then moving to the back row:
M577 command vehicle, rear ramp opens ($7)
M901 (M113 w/ TOW), ramp & top infantry hatch open, turret traverses & elevated ($9)
M113, ramp opens, single TOW launcher added ($7)
M106 Mortar Carrier, back door opens ($7)

M2 Bradley w/ (tiny!) Dragon Missile Launcher.  Back door & turret launcher move. ($10)
M1A1 turret rotates, originally painted in continental camo, but just like the real ones, it got repainted for desert storm.  Exactly the model M1A1 of the first gulf war.  ($15)
Gamma Goat, wheels rotate, w/ trailer, trailer top can be removed & tailgate dropped ($6)
M110, M107, etc. artillery piece.  Comes with multiple barrels for whatever piece you desire. ($7)
M578 Armored Recovery Vehicle.  Boom rotates.  ($6)

M60A3 tank.  Used by the Marines during the Gulf War.  As with my M1 above, my M60 got repainted for the invasion!  ($10)
M60 AVLB (Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge) the hydraulics extend and the bridge deploys & detatches without difficulty, but all parts are very small, be careful!  ($10)



All of this bought new as kits would be about $70.  The total of the finished kits above is $94 purchased seperately, or $70 as a set.






Quite a bit of detail for such a small model!




COMPLETED Non-U.S. Armor & Vehicles, HO scale (1:87?), $10 each or $50 if bought as as set.
The equipment, starting in the front row, then moving to the back row:
German Leopard 1, clean, w/ markings (one of two, see below)
German Leopard 2
British Cheiftan
WW2 German Sonderfarhgestell mit 8.8cm.  (Highly modernized PzIV chassis w/ interleaved suspension carrying a FlaK 41.)
German Leopard 1, dirty (paint... it's not really dirty) (one of two, see above)
German Gepard AA tank.
Soviet SCUD-A missile launcher, appears to be a IS-2 or 3 heavy tank chassis.







COMPLETED Misc boats, unk. scale but 3-3.5" long, $3 each or $10 if bought as as set.
I intended these as 'Vietnam sampans'; indigenous boats.  The three without the superstructure could easily be converted back to lifeboats with new paint.  I would guess about 1:72 scale.






COMPLETED Harrier VTOL jet, 1:32 scale, $50. (BIG, almost 18" from pitot to tail fairing)
One of many large aircraft models I built.  Royal Navy Colors, of course. 
Build quality: 4/5, good airbrushing, paint work, & construction quality.







circa 1980 Ferarri, 1:24, FREE (just pay shipping)
Another model I don't want anymore but just can't throw away.  One of a million partially painted models.  Could just be masked and airbrushed, light sanding beforehand would make it look pretty nice.
Build quality: 1/5, incomplete paint, this was one of my first models






1997 Corvette Coupe, 1:24, FREE (just pay shipping)

I was trying to get a perfect paint job (Polo Green) on this guy, I started fooling with a small blemish and ended up screwing up all of the paint.  It needs to be sanded and repainted.  Hey, I'm used to matte paint jobs anyway!  You wanna lightly sand flat the paint that's on there, then it's yours.  I just don't want to throw it away.





Die Cast Cars, 1:36 scale, 4 cars, $35 for all, V Good condition.

I bought these circa 1990.  These are the type that you pull back with a clockwork spring and then they drive forward for a little bit.  I think they all still work.  Price is negotiable (as all prices on here are), but I think they are worth at least that much!  I bought them largely because they were almost the exact scale of the armor I liked to build.



US Air Force 'Blues', (also perfect for a really professional looking civilian uniform if you own your own business!)

These items are literally LIKE NEW unless otherwise notes.  They were issued to me just before I got out in 1994.  They were never worn except maybe to check fit, they do have my written on the inside.  I kept them for sentimental reasons but there's no way I could fit in them now, so there's no real reason to keep them.  For quick reference I was 6' and 145lbs at the time.
1x Suit type jacket, all Air Force buttons and U.S. collar pins.  Size 41R
1x Longcoat (Raincoat), with removable Liner.  Size 42L  (These are really nice, full lenght coats.  It is somewhat water resistant, but personally I hesitate to call it a 'raincoat'.  It's a water resistant, really                 warm, full length coat with a removable liner.
1x Jacket, Man's, Lightweight with Removable Liner.  40R.  Nice military blue jacket.
2x Shirt, Long Sleeve, Poly/Ctn. Blue 1550.  Size 15x34
2x Shirt, Short Sleeve, Poly/Ctn. Blue 1550.  Size 15.
5x Pants, 3x 32R Trousers, Men's, Poly/Wool, (appear to be about a 30" inseam); 1x 32S Trousers, Men's, Poly/Wool, Tropical (appear to be about a 29" inseam; this one appears to be new - doesn't                 even have my numbers in it), 1x 32R? Used (no tags).  Externally all of the new ones appear identical (to me).  The used one is clearly different manufacture, but externally the same.


There's tons more coming!!!  Check back!



Manuals:
To avoid confusion these are printouts of scanned copies, not books that have been put back into press.
NO SHIPPING!  I email it to you.

MG34 ManualMANUAL- US WAR DEPT MG34 MACHINEGUN 1943  ($8)
This manual is a copy of the US War Department one for the German MG34 machinegun.  It is three times the size of my normal manuals at 72 pages.  There are many illustrations and photos, though only fair quality.  Sections include: Introduction, Operation, Sighting Equipment, Malfunctions and Corrections, Disassembly and Assembly, Care and Preservation, Ammunition, Inspection, Maintenance under unusual conditions, and a Glossary.  It covers the heavy machinegun tripod and scope.  It gives weights, rates of fire, information on belts, drums, loading, the 75 round saddle magazine, how to fire, how to fire from bipod, AA tripod, HMG tripod, tripod scope graduations for arcing fire over the heads of your own troops safely, a lot of information on the scope, a good troubleshooting section, different types of 7.92mm ammo- what should be used, what can be used, what is for rifles only- with illustrations showing markings on ammo and containers, a two page abbreviation table and English translation, what to do with captured ammo supplies, tropical and arctic usage, and a second 3.5 page long list of German abbreviations translated to English.  As you can see this is a big book with a ton of info.



Mauser ManualMANUAL- FN MAUSER K98 RIFLE AND CARBINE  ($4)
This manual is for the FN Mauser 98 Rifles and Carbines.  Pertains to the German K98 as well, of course.  It is 28 pages long.  It is a copy of the original with some fair quality illustrations and photos.  Explains Components, Dismantling and Reassembly, Operation, a component list, and General Data for 7.92mm (German), 7.65mm, and 7mm Mausers.








P38 ManualGERMAN WALTHER P38 9MM PISTOL ($4)
This manual is a copy of the original Walther P38 Manual.  It is 24 pages long and was the one that would come with the weapon.  Covers General Data, Internal Components, Operation, Disassembly, Assembly, Penetration of different materials at range, and a Component List.  There are many illustrations of fair quality. 







MN ManualUS ARMY FOR MOSIN NAGANT  ($4)
This manual is a copy of the US army manual on the Mosin Nagant series of bolt action rifles.  It is 31 full size pages long.  Contains many photos and figures of varying quality.  Covers general information, differences between models, parts interchangeability, ammunition, sighting equipment, operating instruction, maintenance, and malfunctions.  A chart with the different models gives barrel lengths, weights, sights, muzzle velocity, etc.  A section covers sniper rifles and scopes.   Another section gives the specific differences to look for between types.  As an owner of one of these rifles I found it interesting and informative. 






Tokarov ThumbUS ARMY FOR TOKAROV SVT / AVT  ($4)
This manual is a copy of the US Army manual on Tokarov semi auto SVT and full auto AVT rifles.  It is 23 pages long, though oddly numbered pages for some reason- they are all there.  The text is good, but photos are not good quality.  Covers general information, differences between models, parts interchangeability, ammunition, sighting equipment, operating instruction, maintenance, and malfunctions.  A chart with the different models gives barrel lengths, weights, sights, muzzle velocity, etc.  Another section gives the specific differences to look for between types. 






Thompsom thumbUS WAR DEPT M1928 THOMPSON SMG  ($4)
This manual is a copy of a early WWII (March, 1942) technical manual for the M1928A1 Thompson .45 caliber submachinegun.  Training Manual 9-1215.  It is 28 pages long.  It has pretty many photos of above average quality for copies.  It covers an introduction to the weapon, a general description, inspection, maintenance and repair, references, and an index.  The original manual was early WWII and looks and reads like it.  I think it's pretty interesting for anyone who owns or wants to know more about this weapon. 






Other than WWII weapons:

AK47 thumbUS ARMY FOR AK47  ($5)
This manual is 39 full size pages long.  It has 56 photos of varying quality.  Sections include safety, general information (including a chart to identify the country the gun is from by markings), disassembly, reassembly, accessories, maintenance, and ammunition.  Assembly and disassembly are good step by step with photos of each step (though some of the photos are difficult to make out).  Helpful and worthwhile manual for anyone with an AK or derivative. 







SKSUS ARMY FOR SKS  ($4)
This manual is a copy of the US Army manual on the SKS.  It is 22 full size pages long.  It has a few figures to illustrate items in the text, but they are of low quality.  The manual is, however, very informative.  There is a general section covering markings and accessories from different countries.  You can use this to determine the counrty of origin of the rifle if it is not stamped.  It fully covers loading and operation such as firing and zeroing.  It also covers operation of accessories such as grenade launchers.  There is a section on disassemble and reassembly- step by step.  The final step covers clearing stoppages, cleaning, and maintenance. 






M16/ AR15US ARMY OPERATOR'S MANUAL M16A1  ($6)
This manual is a copy of US Army Training Manual 9-1005-249-10 on the M16A1 rifle.  This manual is larger than most at 57 pages (it was originally a small manual copied on these larger pages.  Covers an introduction to the weapon, ammunition, disassembly, lubrication, assembly, magazines, PMCs, Operation, and troubleshooting.  Well laid out and easy to read with graphical figures on every page.  Designed to be understandable and interesting to the average soldier and still contain all important technical information. 







Check out this site for great translated German manuals!  (No longer on my site.)



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