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At the behest of possible survivors and heirs, as well as to make space to display my finished collection and keeper reference library, I am finally starting the long-threatened sale of extra and unused items. I do not doubt that there is an eventual auction in the offing, but my preference would be for as much as possible to find appreciative, useful new homes among my friends and correspondents.
To make the process as fair as possible, as well as to reduce my workload, I am starting off with a list which I can distribute and update regularly. I will post that on the Aerodrome and in TOTS, but to ensure everyone gets equally timely access, I want to build a email mailing list. Please let me know at ron200hbm@gmavt.net if you wish to be on the list.
Whats going to be on the sale list? Here is a preview.
1/200 aircraft from
HBM
Helmet
Atlas Verlag Silver Classics
Hai/Krtina
Schultz
Hauk
VK
X-Models
Wiking originals
Wiking Grope reissues
Wiking copies
Hansa-Schowanek
Herpa/Hogan/Gulliver , other modern diecasts
Konishi
Hawk
Skytrex
Mercator
Mercury, Dinky, Corgi, Palitoys, Politoys, etc. veteran diecasts
Styrene shell kit producers old and new
(more ranges to be added as cataloged)
1/200 AFVs and figures from
Skytrex
Hai/Krtina
Hansa
Wiking copy
Mercator
HBM
(LOTS more to be added as cataloged)
1/200 ships and naval (includes 1/192 / 1/16=1 foot)
Stirling USS Missouri built but needs TLC free to anyone who picks it up ex me
Fine Arts /Tehnoart museum quality USS Walke DD-23 Sumner Class brand new in packing case
HBM - Complete set of WWII midget submarines, SSBN 726 Ohio, NR-1
Mahogany display models from Philippines of SSN 688, K-Ship Blimp, etc.
Various styrene kits old and new
Hai/Krtina various subjects
Planet Models resin U-boats
Paper card kits
(More to be added as cataloged)
1/200 and Z-Gauge (MiniClub) railroad subjects
Hai/Krtina armored trains
HBM armored trains
Mไrklin various unused locomotives, rolling stock, rails, switches, transformer, etc. LOTS
Scenic items and buildings from Kibri, Vollmer, Noch, etc.
Atlas-Verlag Z-Gauge Minitrains complete set mint and boxed
Japanese Minitrains (also 1/220)
(More to be added as cataloged)
paper kits
1/200 and close Rockets, Missiles, and Sci-Fi
listing to be updated when I get that far
1/72 scale aircraft -
mainly very old Czechmaster/CMK/CMR resin kits
(More to be added as cataloged)
1/144 aircraft
Some nice finished Diverse Images models
Rest not yet cataloged but includes a number of old 10mm kits
Odd scale aircraft
Very large number of 1/1250 models originally made for waterline ships
Assorted 1/285 and 1/300 wargaming aircraft miniatures
Set of the Helmet Aircraft 1/350 model aircraft from about the 1970s
Assorted other aircraft ranging from miniatures to display models to be cataloged
1/432 original and repro Cruver and Authenticast ID models
Odd scale AFV and Military
* Authenticast and Quality Castings 1/108 metal ID model AFVs mainly WWII but includes the Atomic Cannon - I think a full set plus some of the soldier figures
* Assorted 1/285 and 1/300 by GHQ, CnC, Skytrex, Heroics&Ros,, etc. Includes a few extremely rare models of items like Soviet ICBM carriers that were made to military contracts.
Selection of rubber foam tank gunnery training models in circa 1/24 scale used with pellet guns
More not yet cataloged
1/1250 and 1/1200 scale naval
large collection of 1/1250 submarines, mainly waterline, from many producers like Hai, Trident, Neptun, Navis, Mercator includes some very nice scratchbuilt wooden subs and a submarine pen
set of 1/1250 models of WWII and modern aircraft carriers
set of 1/1250 models of the German raiders like Atlantis, Pinguin.etc.
assorted others mainly Neptun
Star Wars toys and Action Figures
AMC Hoth and Toth scene kits
Used but OK action figures in an original carrying case
New sets of the Star Wars and Star Trek vehicles in bubble cases lots
Star Wars figure and Battle Packs still boxed
Doubtless more long forgotten stuff of these genres (must have phasers, tricorders, etc. )
Castles and other ceramicchina items
These are a collection of ceramic models of castles and a few other structures. They have been crated in storage for something close to 20 years. The core is a series of Great Castles of the World like Mont St. Michel, the Alcazar, Newschwanstein, Falkenstein, and the Taj Mahal. There are also some fine pieces from Scots Castles, Liliput Lane, and others. The centerpiece is a Lennox scene of a seaside village.
BMW Bits
For many years we drove 3-series BMWs, were founding members of the BMW club chapter, and so on. Regretfully BMW seem to have lost both their mojo and the sense that their sustaining customers were keen drivers. A few weeks back we made our periodic trek to try replacement candidates for the family car. We were frankly appalled. Flabby suspensions, numb steering, no spare tires, no way to check the oil levels, and a hideous suite of nanny electronics like sensors that warn one is being overtaken or crossing a solid line finished the turnoff that began with overstyling and cheap, hard plastics that would shame a rickshaw. In any case we now have some interesting BMW bits to dispose of.
a brand new space-saver spare. It would fit E36 and E46 cars, probably E39s, and I would guess E90s. I had it as insurance for the survival of my spare-free E46 M3.
A still shiny BMW jack, acquired because you dont get a jack if your car comes with run-flat tires. Used only indoors to swap summer and winter rims.
Brand new E46 front carpet set with M logo. Fit at least E36 and E46 cars.
M Motorsports key fob from our lamented E46 M3.
Assorted shop manuals for E36 and E46 BMWs, plus a variety of references. Please check the book listings.
Books and other references
I should explain up front that in one of my previous incarnations I did a lot of work on field and CP, along with doctrinal analysis, strategy, and tactics for various military and civil clients. A fringe benefit of that activity was inheriting an inordinate number of reference books. Most were used very briefly and then archived.
The listings will be updated as items are added and removed. Please check back from time to time.
Prices are set with reference to used listings on amazon.com and abe.com. Books are heavy enough that shipping costs will needs be calculated for a combined total with packing. A Media Mail postal rate still exists for the USA. Unfortunately our feckless leaders do not provide for book exports to the rest of the world. We can mail from Canada but Canadian rates are higher and subject to VAT. There may still be a US rate for direct mail sacks.
Aviation organized by
civil aviation
military aviation
memoirs and biographies of aviators and units
references for air arms, manufacturers, aircraft types
contemporary materials like ID manuals
other
Military - ground combat organized by
history, conflicts and battles
combat psychology
national forces
vehicles and weapons
contemporary materials like ID manuals
Naval organized by
history, conflicts, battles
ship types and classes
undersea warfare
contemporary materials like ID manuals
Automotive - organized by marque
Alfa Romeo
BMW
Jaguar
Volvo
Mazda Miata MX-5
Other marques
Technical references
Shop manuals mainly BMW and Miata
Architecture, d้cor, landscaping, home improvement
Rockets, missiles, space, Sci-Fi
actual history and hardware
Fictional accounts and hardware
Other books not much here because we generally donate non-reference books.
Magazines tearfully! Wonderful reading for our long winter nights, but keep in mind that these amount to hundreds of pounds of volumes, and enough space to strain a minivan or estate wagon.
A complete collection of Road & Track magazine from the first issue in 1947 to the present. Most issues are library bound in maroon with gold lettering to match the publishers binders. Mainly from my personal subscription , supplemented by purchased copies from 1947 to the mid-1950s. Also includes a set of the R&T Test Annuals and a number of their special publications.
A nearly complete collection from 1946 of RAF Flying Review in its various iterations like Flying Review International, Air Enthusiast, Air Enthusiast Quarterly, and the current Air International. All but recent issues are library bound in a blue with gold lettering scheme to match the publishers bindings. Included in the collection are the set of additional volumes created when the publishers offered a separate magazine focusing on historic air craft under titles like Air Enthusiast Quarterly.
A nearly complete collection of World Airpower Review
A complete run of Combat magazine
Sale Ground rules
Trades trump cash. I am (obviously!) a confirmed packrat and thus much more likely to accept trade offers for items I think I want. See the attached search list.
Shipping is extra at actual cost. We recommend insurance and at least certified delivery. Pickup here is possible by prior arrangement. Our nearest airport is BTV (Burlington).
Based on past experience, we reserve the right to refuse sales to known problem people and to ship only to countries which provide reliable service. If there is a problem, you might want to check with Fedex or UPS or their local partners.
Payment via Paypal or Western Union is inexpensive and reliable. Paypal also circumvents the issue of currency conversion. I am happy to accept Paypal payment in US or Canadian Dollars, Euros, Sterling, and Swedish or Danish Crowns.
Summary
Those are just the categories. Ill start working on the listings as time permits.
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