Ep. 9 - Thrift Store Find: OLD Plastic Models - Monogram, Airfix, Matchbox & MPC Kits

[@pcj3405]

The Cessna 180 is my favorite of the lot. I built it when i was a kid around the time my dad's friend took us all for a ride in his Cessna 170 and he was in the Civil Air Patrol.The Monogram B-25 is the first model i ever remember building. I brush painted it in Testors silver. It looked beautiful first few flights around the back yard and parked on the patio in the sunlight!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

@pcj3405 I almost joined the Civil Air Patrol in Clearwater, FL, as a kid. The Clearwater airport at that time still had a few wwii and Korean War private aircraft.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool!!!!!!!!!!!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Any particular two models you'd like to see me build? :)

[@daveco4645]

Good effort ...some are real dogs but that Halifax is gonna be a goodie

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I found some more...new Video soon!!!

[@ianbutler8776]

Great haul and seriously Jammy!!!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Definitely some cool old school stuff!!! 😉

[@ianbutler8776]

@@escaperealityhobbies For sure the Halifax is an extremely brilliant bargain!!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

@@ianbutler8776 I've always loved the big British bombers. I just need to get off my arse and build something!!!

[@ianbutler8776]

@@escaperealityhobbies Yes!!! My stash is embarrassing!!

[@simplyelizaglitterpixie1457]

Great haul

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Fun, inexpensive stuff! The best kind...

[@PiperStart]

Good video, and keep on scouting around for model kits. My first choice is the MPC Dornier in Condor Legion markings. Second choice is the Matchbox Jaguar, Cheerio.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I like both those choices!!! It ended up in a tie for first place with the Cessna 180, Norseman and Halifax. I'm leaning towards the Norseman or Halifax... 😉

[@markroysdon8288]

Great find!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Yup, yup, yup!!! 😉

[@ColonelRebScaleModels]

That would be awesome find them at all, let along bring FACTORY SEALED and at $2 each basically. I say build one of the Monogram box scale series, and one of the matchbox planes. Maybe the Invader and the Brit Bomber. Nice score!!!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thanks Col.! Your votes have been counted. :)

[@jimaltergott9326]

What a great haul! You have inspired me to search through the local thrift stores, garage & estate sales. Mu first vote is for the Airfix Super Mystere and yes, I agree that painting it in Israeli AF colors is the way to go. My second vote is for the Monogram B-25, I built both that kit and the B-26. I grew up and lived on the NW side of Chicago. Monogram was located in the nearby suburb of Morton Grove. And thanks for the tribute to the memory of Shep Paine. He was and is the #1 modeling hero from my childhood. He and Francois Verlinden will always be the best! Enjoy the builds Tom!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Your votes have been counted! I always remember the name "Morton Grove" on the boxes. Eventually, I'll do something on Verlinden as well! - Tom

[@farkinarkin5099]

Some real gems there. I'm going to hang out at thrift stores now...

[@escaperealityhobbies]

You'll be surprised what shows up from time to time!

[@sseltrek1a2b]

what a score...

[@sweetcorn1968]

I built the Jaguar when I was 13ish. Got it as birthday gift.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Looks like a fun little kit!!!

[@johnwwest8407]

You nearly stole those kits! Great haul. I don’t mind the old kits either. I’m a modeler, not an assembler. We can always make our own resin parts now. Norseman gets my vote. I love the Connie too tho.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thanks John! I know EXACTLY what you mean about Modeler vs. Assembler. ;) I'll put you down for Norseman first, Connie second.

[@davidchin350]

What a steal on these vintage kits. Have fun building them.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thanks David! Pick two... 😉

[@PanzermansBunker]

Hey Tom, Indiana Jones would be chuffed with your bodacious bounty of thrift store bought model kits. I'm green with envy!!!! You have Lady Luck in your hip pocket when it comes to finding great model kit acquisitions. My vote for your next model build would be the Cessna 180 and the F-86D Sabre "with ground crew figures". Oh. and great job on the video. You have a real knack for on camera narration. Happy modeling my friend. Bill

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thanks Bill! It's fun searching for them. Your votes have been counted! :)

[@jaimeramos394]

First Choice: Halifax Second Choice: Super Mystere :)

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thanks Jaime! I like those choices too. The Norseman, Cessna 180, Halifax and Mystere are the top four vote getters... so far! :)

[@sighmo]

The Halifax was the last model I made before taking a 35 year break from it all. I remember the canopy was an awful fit but an impressive beast of a plane.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I've always liked all the WWII British Bombers! What was your first model after the 35 year break? 😉

[@eddyjohan8650]

Should I be the one who see those priceless treasures, I would probably faint for 10 seconds. The lady would shook me real good. The first words would be "...am I in heaven ?" she would reply "Nope, You're at garage sale looking at toys.."

[@escaperealityhobbies]

@@eddyjohan8650 Yup... I almost did! 😉 And to think I was the only one there that early!

[@chillywilly883]

Nice haul, gonna have to vote for the Halifax followed by the mig.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thank you CW! Votes recorded under strict protocols! ;)

[@Chilly_Billy]

What a terrific haul! You've been very fortunate in your model hunting this summer. Those MPC profile series kits were great. My brothers and I built many of them. I think my first was the F4U-4 Corsair. I would personally build the Norseman in WW2 markings as an homage to the great Glenn Miller. (Any chance those decals are for s/n 44-70285? That's the Norseman in which Miller perished.) My second choice would be the Connie. Why? Take one look at those beautiful lines and the question is answered.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thank ya, thank ya! I almost mentioned Glen Miller. I have some of his records! No, not that serial. However, I'm sure the decals arecout there. The Norseman is in the lead so far... 😉

[@Chilly_Billy]

@@escaperealityhobbies, it's a nice looking, largely forgotten warbird. I do have an affinity for bush planes. The Skyservant is another. I'd build that one as well.

[@cnfuzz]

you did really well on the matchbox price , almost for free

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Do you have a 1st and 2nd choice? :)

[@cnfuzz]

@@escaperealityhobbies 1 the Mitchell 2 the skyservant

[@cnfuzz]

By the way pronounce it Dorni -errrr

[@escaperealityhobbies]

@@cnfuzz Gotcha!

[@austinreed7343]

The whole “box scale” (or as other whippershnapper Gundam builders call it, “non-scale”) is also used for stuff like Moderoid and SMP, and is part of why I’m largely put off by those lines.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Yeah... I do kinda like constant scales. If something is unique/one of a kind... then scale is no big deal to me. Thanks for watching!!!

[@austinreed7343]

@@escaperealityhobbies That’s kinda what Moderoid is supposed to do, for example. Moderoid often is the only kit for many subjects, and they include some weird picks.

[@shakeyhandsshedmodelrailwa2494]

i think someone has shrunk wrapped them more recent , airfix never shrink wrapped kits as far as i remember , for your dornier the tail wouldn't just be red it would have a white circle with black swastika on the red ,, superb haul though buddy

[@escaperealityhobbies]

@shakeyhandsshedmodelrailwa2494 I remember the profile series in the states and then MPC licensed ones being shrinkwrapped in the 1970s. Might have been a USA requirement after 1973. But you're right... I mostly remember the little stick tabs on the side as well. I liked the pre-war/interwar colors that were used...

[@tarzan8575]

First choice; The Constellation, second the Halifax. The Constellation one of my absolute favorite planes she is just a gorgeous aircraft.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thanks TZ! Yeah, she is pretty smooth looking. I've actually been up close to one of the Navy Intel versions a number of years ago. A big aircraft, but it seems weird to see how slender she is! :)

[@toznerd6369]

Like the MPC Profile Series, Revell had the 1/72 scale Collectors Choice Series in the mid-senties. Eight WW II fighters and eight WW I fighters. The MPC series was vastly more expansive, including jets, multi-engine bombers, fighters, and helicopters.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I don't remember the Revell Collector's Choice Series... Makes sense though as they had several 1/72nd scale aircraft. I DO remember the "three packs" they would release. Are those the same thing? 😉

[@maxsmodels]

I love that 1/41 Cessna 180.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I was shocked to have found it! Those white Monogram model boxes bring back sooooo many memories... 🤗

[@brianfpp540]

No such luck in the uk, only place is ebay if we get lucky, shame because I love building the old models from childhood....58 yrs of age now.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I do love the classic, simple stuff...

[@paulsmodels]

I have thrift stores all over the place, and have NEVER found any model kits in any of them.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

It's just a matter of time... but... it really is a matter of right place at the right time. I've gone back to this same store three times since finding these and haven't found another model. Some cool games and books, but no more models.

[@mh53j]

I got the 1/72 MPC C-130 in Coast Guard markings with the crew figures and "bonus decals"-- but the decals were for an A-1 Skyraider, a B-25 and I think an F-86! The Profile Series were great and could be bought anywhere - especially the "drug stores." Having a choice of decals was something back then. Still have a Skyservant half built and the Revell-Germany rebox of the Norseman. Maybe a bit basic, but they are great subjects.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

That C-130 is an impressive model in 1/72 scale!!! Great subjects indeed! Thanks for watching... 😉

[@stigkerstin]

Stig Svanberg: I also built that Halifax bomber. Think it was in the early sixties. But in those younger days there was a lack of patience.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Yes... I remember the one-day model builds as a kid!!! I'm about to start the old Airfix Mig-21 (the 1958 molding). 😉

[@janehill9764]

i think your first model was the b-25 H. i built that one in the 1960s, along with the b-26 invader.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Embossed markings and all!!!

[@janehill9764]

@@escaperealityhobbies yeah, embossed markings! i had a 1/32 scale B-26 Martin Marauder made by Revell, i think. it was huge! and it came with embossed markings. the raised markings on model planes were so cool if you were of a certain age..

[@thomaswilson3437]

I would say the Connie, but honestly I’d hold onto it as a collection kit. My vote is the Mystere followed by the Dornier.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thanks Thomas! I've recorded your votes. Six subjects have votes so far.... Tom

[@cnfuzz]

pretty good on saying dassault super mystere , for an american ! , great haul

[@rickreigert8305]

B-24 and Avrolancaster dambuster 1/72

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I've always loved the Lancaster... and the Dam Buster Movie! 😉

[@BigAndTall666]

The constellation is the reason why all modern aircraft have rounded windows!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

It was an awesome looking plane! Thanks for watching!!!

[@johngardner7024]

My wife bought a bunch of armor kits for me at a sale. Various scales and manufacturers, it was roughly 25 kits and she paid $25 for the lot. Decals were crap, but all were complete except for the Tamiya M3 Stuart. Had to scratch build the lower hull tub for that, but still came out ahead. Still building on that haul.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Awesome find!!! The great thing about old kits, as long as they're complete, you can get decals for them. Only bad thing... you'll probably pay 2x to 4x the cost just for the decals!!! 😉

[@paulsmodels]

You have a good wife! My wife thinks that buying and building models is a waste of time and money.

[@johngardner7024]

Yeah, she's a keeper...lol @@paulsmodels

[@ewokkebab1300]

Great video, always appreciate a good haul. I have around 200 space marines and a couple of vehicles from 1998 to pick up next time I see my dad, he found them in a charity shop for a grand total of £8 (about 12 bucks) currently. I don't even play WH40K but at that price I would be mad not to pick them up, was amused when my dad texted and asked if that was a good price, I told him , you're basically robbing them.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Yes INDEED!!! Great haul! I've never played WH40K neither. You have any choices for the model I should build from this haul? 😉

[@ewokkebab1300]

@@escaperealityhobbies well, as you know I am knee deep in painting my Bolt Action Germans, so I reckon the Dorniers get my vote :)

[@escaperealityhobbies]

@@ewokkebab1300 Gotcha!

[@paulboger3101]

SCORE!!!!!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Yup! Love the old stuff!!!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

The wife votes 1st - Jaugar SS/100 and 2nd - MiG-15... She likes Red! ;)

[@janehill9764]

i had lots and lots of profile books and remember the Do-17 model. i built mine from monogram. it was a 1/72 scale Do-17 Z. xxjane.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I loved that kit!!!

[@janehill9764]

@@escaperealityhobbies wasnt it great? such detail. i loved the crew figures too. to me, MOnogram captured the market on detail; a kit company a cut above the rest. i remember buying the monogram helldiver for two dollars back in 1965. two dollars was a king's ransom back in 1965 Canada! or the 1/72 scale airfix fokker triplane for 30 cents!!! and the airfix 1/72 scale albatros DIII for 30 cents as well! but i could also go to the movies, buy a chocolate bar, a sgt. fury comic book and a can of coke (10 cents) all for 50 cents! and i was the only model making girl (tom boy) in a gang of boys too. xxjane

[@escaperealityhobbies]

@@janehill9764 A much simpler time!!!

[@robertjohnson9500]

Build the float plane, or gerrman bomber D-117, looking forward to the finished results

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I like 'em both! :) Unfortunately, Hurricane Ian did a lot of havoc with my home. My hobby room is "ok", but I have lots of repairs to do and a lot of my models were stored in the garage... which did get wet. :( Boo hoo hooo....

[@modelermark172]

Though your garage sale score IS hard to beat; this find has to be in second place! Not only did you find these vintage kits factory sealed, you even paid "period-correct prices" for them! To answer your question, if I were you, I would build the Monogram Cessna 180 first, as you seem especially stoked about that one. My second choice - if I were you - would be the Airfix Super Mystere B.2 in Israeli markings. (If you're feeling especially adventurous, you may want to consider making a later version with the extended tailpipe as shown in the photo you have at 7:01. This was done by the IAF in an attempt to protect the aircraft from heat-seeking missiles that homed-in on the exhaust.) But whatever you choose, Happy Modeling, and build them all in good health!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thank you much, votes counted! I never thought about "period correct prices"... Perhaps I should wear some bell-bottom pants while I model these old kits!!! ;)

[@santiagoecheverri5743]

Buenas noches. Que buena cacería. Has cobrado unas hermosas piezas! El precio, insuperable. Escribo desde Colombia. El mercado de ese tipo de cosas (ventas de garaje o tiendas de segunda mano de juguetes no existe). Disfrútalo, que buen pasatiempo. Personalmente iniciaría con el modelo Cessna 180. Para este es mi voto. Muchas gracias por compartir tus experiencias. (Sorry, i don’t speak english. But i use google translate).

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Muchas gracias! Caul is su segundo selecion? - Tom

[@robbyhood2467]

Awesome score. 1st- jaguar ss/100 2nd-cessna 180....

[@escaperealityhobbies]

The votes have been counted!!! 👍

[@escaperealityhobbies]

So far, Norseman and Cessna 180 have eight votes each but we still have a couple more weeks to go...

[@davidbettis6664]

Choice #1: Norseman, Choice #2: Cessna

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thank you David! The Norseman is in the lead so far... followed by the Cessna 180! :) The only one that hasn't received any votes so far is the Monogram Invader. We shall see how it turns out in a few weeks. Take care - Tom

[@santiagoecheverri5743]

Desde Colombia. Segunda opción: Matchbox Jaguar SS/100. Hermoso.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thank you much! :)

[@broompatrol]

Dude! You keep finding these kits! Hard to pick which to build first 🤔

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Yup! That's why I need YOU guys to weigh in! :)

[@broompatrol]

Hmmm.Hmm.. I like the Israeli super mystere idea.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

@@broompatrol ...and second choice?

[@broompatrol]

Umm b26? Because they were used in practically every theater, even at midway you have lots of options..depending how ambitious you're feeling.

[@bossogg6915]

You should buy kits to build them! A box sitting on the shelf is a kit wasted! So First Choice is All and Second choice is All

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I like that answer!!!

[@escaperealityhobbies]

But.... I can't build them at all at the same time! :) Any particular ones for or second? - Tom

[@donsmith5136]

Norseman&2nd Meg

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Thanks Don! Your votes have been counted! Float version or land version of the Norseman? :)

[@healey100austin]

I scored a sealed Jo ham kit for £25 !! Last year. 😁😁😁

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Which one? I built some of their airplane kits but I don't think any of their cars... :)

[@healey100austin]

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[@healey100austin]

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[@escaperealityhobbies]

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[@healey100austin]

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[@stephenscott5718]

I'm jealous......

[@escaperealityhobbies]

Yup... 😉

[@victorbloom8286]

When I was young we flew the constellation from Germany back to America

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I bet that was a treat and a GREAT memory!!!

[@victorbloom8286]

@@escaperealityhobbies stops in Newfoundland and Bangor, Main then to Wright Patterson Air force Base .

[@oldskolacura9798]

Avoid ebay as some like to charge vintage prices for reissues brought back by take 2.

[@escaperealityhobbies]

I've actually seen that. It was a 1/64 B-25 that was listed as the old Comet/Revell model. It "didn't have a box" but the color was the Round2 model!