Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$179
1964 issue of this classic kit that features beautiful John Steel boxart. Large and highly detailed. This is an early version of the kit with the hull factory painted copper below the waterline. The copper paint is in 'excellent' condition with only light wear. This impressive model measures 36 inches long and 22 inches high when assembled. Features highly detailed deck, deck houses, cargo holds and covers, masts, yards and booms, bilge pump, windlass, 20 crew figure, and lifeboats with oars, life preservers, anchors, metal anchor chains, figurehead, finely detailed hull, preformed ratlines and molded deadeyes, pin rails and blocks, full standing and running rigging instructions and diagrams, 35 pre-formed vac billowing sails and four types of thread in two colors for rigging. Includes draftline and transom decals. Molded in three colors. There is no assembly. NOTE: this is very minor painting. The port hull half has minor (and correct) white paint to the inside bulkhead and the outer rub lines are painted white. Quality of paint is 'very good+'. There is no other painting. The black and tan parts and the rigging material is still in the Revell factory sealed bags. The white parts were not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals in amazing 'near mint' condition, flag sheet, assembly instructions, complete rigging instructions, rat line cutting diagram and even the excellent booklet "The Cutty Sark And The Days of Sail." Even the vacuform sails are in 'very good+' condition which is rare. Please note, they are not mint. There is some wear but they are well above average.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
1957 'S' issue with fantastic box art. Molded in gloss silver and with the clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$69
Original issue from 1956 in the "S" hardbox and the artwork that has made these kits so popular. Molded in the correctly gloss silver and clear and with the famous Revell clear 'Globe' base. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are both in 'excellent+' condition with the typical yellowing as the only real flaw.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$145
First issue dated 1956 and in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. The classic artwork is another example of why these Revell 'S' issues so famous and valuable. The box has perfect color and gloss The only things keeping it from being mint is very slight and isolated wear. Features folding wings and horizontal stabilizer, rotating and elevating rear gun turret, optional position landing gear, speed brakes & escape hatch, three crew figures and more. Includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Instructions are in 'excellent+' condition and the decals are 'near mint.'
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$69
First issue hardbox 'S' kit that is dated 1957. This model features pilot figure, optional position cabin door, rotating propellers and wheels, optional position landing gear, passenger boarding stairs, full color Swissair decals and Revell 'globe' base swivel stand. The instructions have a Swissair route map and a large photo of a Swissair crew in the cockpit of the DC-7. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: two propeller blades are broken off but present so you can repair them.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$124
Fresh from old hobby shop stock with a box in 'Excellent++' condition. Somehow this box even escaped the factory sealing tape machine, as it has no sealing tape and no typical stains from the tape. The color and gloss are perfect, as are the corners. The only thing keeping it from grading higher is slight sun fading to the right short side panel. Revell took the excellent original F-104 molds and made this new issue by adding four then-new AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, ground missile trailer and ground crew. Molded in the correct correct gloss silver & clear and with the clear Revell Swivel Stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are both in 'near mint' condition with very slight yellowing being the only flaw.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$95
First issue hardbox is dated 1958 and has the beautiful artwork that has made these models so collectible. This well detailed model features moving rudder, wing flaps and elevators, rotating wheels and propellers, loading ramp and more. Molded in the correct white and clear plus famous Revell Swivel Base. Includes Fairchild decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals and instructions are both in amazing 'excellent++' condition. The box only grades 'very good++' because there is age foxing along 1" of lower half the left side of the box top and on the left short end.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$52
1955 'S' first issue with the fantastic box art that has made these kits so popular today. Very well molded for the time in silver and clear. Includes the famous Revell 'Revelving Swivel Base' molded in clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is graded 'good'- because of the litho tear in the Revell logo at the upper right.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
1957 first issue 'S' kit. This large scale (1/28) and well detailed model features movable propeller, wheels & control stick, detailed engine, very good cockpit, special silver rigging thread and more. Includes three scale figures. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$185
Rare First issue dated 1958 with classic box art. This model has movable vertical fin and dive brakes, removable rocket engine, hinged landing skids and removable canopy. Molded in gloss black, clear and with the famous Revell Swivel 'Globe' stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in 'excellent++' condition with light yellowing as the only flaw. NOTE: the box displays much better than the 'Excellent++' rating. It is rated that because the left side short panel is only 'good++' with scuffing and edge wear.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
1955 first issue hardbox with timeless 'S' box art. This series of models is considered the apex of model kit box art and it is easy to understand why they are so popular with collectors today. This was a nicely molded and detailed kit for that time and is molded the correct gloss silver and clear and includes the famous Swivel Base Display Stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'good' with general wear, edge wear and short tape tears on the long sides.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$95
First issue dated 1957 with the wonderful box art that has made these models so desirable today. Very nicely detailed and features very fine recessed and raised panel lines, full crew, three opening cockpit hatches, rotating wheels, 'The Pod' for weapons and fuel and highly detailed gear struts and braces. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box shows much better than the 'very good' rating; but it is graded as such because there is a closed 1" long cut on the lower long side.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$59
First issue hardbox kit dated 1958 with great box art. This is a perfect 'Classic Builder' and not the common reissue. It was an excellent kit for that time, featuring removable missile, firing arm with working piston and cylinder, movable wheels, tow bar and detailed crew figures. Molded in the correct gloss gray and white. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
1965 softbox issue. S For Sugar flew 137 missions in WWII, more than any other surviving Bomber Command aircraft. Kit has movable control surfaces, opening bomb bay doors, retractable landing gear and full crew. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$155
Very rare original 1956 hardbox issue. This is an excellent model that is well detailed for that time and features featuring full hull (not waterline), detailed deck and superstructure, full sensor suite, separately molded and moving main armament, Terrier missiles, launcher and directors and much more. Never started. Inside, it is as it left the factory. The small parts are still sealed in the internal clear bag; the large parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and includes the correct large-format flag sheet, decals and instructions. The USS Boston, originally CA-69 (Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser) was converted to the world's first Guided Missile Cruiser in 1952.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$795
Very Rare. 1956 first and only issue holiday season Gift Set that contains the following kits: M-4 Sherman, 155mm Gun and High Speed Tractor, Jeep and Trailer and GI Figures. The Sherman features movable track and suspensions, opening hatches, elevating gun and rotating turret. Includes tank commander soldiers 'Set For Action'. The 155mm gun and tractor has many working features; the M-4 tractor has movable tracks and working bogies, rotating and elevating machine gun, driver and interior details. The 155mm gun can deployed for action or stowed for transport. The Long Tom features and elevating barrel, moving limbers, detailed mechanism and all correct gear for transport. The jeep features rotating wheels, radio, jerry cans, detailed chassis and suspension, tilting windshield, driver, soldier & general figure, detachable trailer with rotating wheels, generator, cable reel, packs, tool box and more. The total number of 'Action Posed' GI Figures is 23. The kits have never been started. The Tractor and Long Tom still have the small parts in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were not sealed have been inventoried complete and includes decals and 'excellent' instructions. The Sherman Tank, Jeep and Trailer and GI Figures have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and 'excellent' or better condition instructions for all kits. Please note that the paints, brush and glue are not present. The box is not perfect but displays very well. It has very good color and gloss four solid original corner with no repairs, no tape or price tags, no marks from price tags or tape (other than the usual light marks on the box top from the Christmas 'Gift Wrap' ribbon/tape) no fading and no tears. Flaws include light creasing, even & general even wear on the flat surfaces, light edge wear and moderate corner wear as shown. The four box top sides are in 'very good' condition as the top is. The box tray (bottom) is 'excellent' with four solid corners, no rips or tears and the two internal cardboard trays are still in 'very good+' condition and factory-stapled to the sides of the tray.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$84
Rare first issue dated 1955 with incredible box art by Scott Eidson. Never started. Inside, the kit is as it left the factory. All of the small parts and decals are still in the factory sealed clear bag. The hull, deck and stands were never sealed and are inventoried complete. Includes correct early-style large-format flag sheet and large-format, fold-out instructions. Please note that the box is only graded 'good-' due to age foxing, moderate general wear and clear tape neatly applied to all four corners.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$325
Rare 1956 first issue that includes both kits - the High Speed Tractor and the Long Tom 155mm gun. The box has excellent color and gloss but has edge and general wear and some isolated and light age foxing. This model has many working features - the tractor has movable tracks and working bogies, rotating and elevating machine gun, driver and interior details. The gun can be stowed for transport with the M-4 and all extra gear to do this correctly is supplied. The Long Tom features and elevating barrel, moving limbers and detailed mechanism. Never started and still as it came from the factory - the 155mm parts are in the factory sealed bags and the tractor parts were never factory sealed. The tractor has been inventoried complete with all parts. Includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$159
Original 'S' issue from 1958 with the classic Revell box art that has made these kits so famous. Full, one-piece hull model has excellent detail for that time. Never started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, decals, flag sheet and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$185
Rare 1956 first issue. The box is complete and has 'good' color, four original solid corneres, no price tags or tag marks and no tape (other than the factory sealing tape). However, there is a fair amount of even, moderate age foxing on the top and all four sides. Highly detailed set includes both kits - the High Speed Tractor and the Long Tom 155mm gun. Has many working features - the tractor has movable tracks and working bogies, rotating and elevating machine gun, driver and interior details. The gun can be stowed for transport with the M-4 and all extra gear to do this correctly is supplied. The Long Tom features and elevating barrel, moving limbers and detailed mechanism. NOTE: this kit has minor and very neatly done assembly to 8 pieces as described: gun barrel halves assembled and puttied; recoil mechanism halves assembled and puttied; gun carried halves assembled and puttied; two wheels halves assembled. There is no other assembly. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Instructions and decals are both correct and in 'very good++' condition; the only flaw on the decals is typical age yellowing. NOTE: one piece has 'SNAP' engraved on the bottom so that part is clearly from the SNAP issue of this same kit. All other parts look to be Revell, as they are the correct shade of green plastic, correct sheen, part numbers, silver flexible tracks, etc., but pf course there is no way to 100% confirm that.