Revell Model Kits
Revell Douglas Thor / Thor-Able Missile - With Truck and Trailer - 'S' Issue, 1/110, H1823-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$475
Rare and even more so in this condition. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect color and gloss, no creases, no rips, fading or stains, no missing litho, no price tags or tag marks, four solid corners, no repairs and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The only flaws are several tiny spots of light wear. This 1958 "S" hardbox release is the only single issue of this kit. Features elevating missile trailer, four figures, movable fuel boom, fuel truck and trailer, launch pad/blast shield/missile supports, launcher base and more. Includes optional parts are decals for making the Thor-Able version. Molded in correct white and dark blue. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Decals are 'near mint' and perfectly flat, with the only flaw being slight yellowing. The instructions are also 'near mint' and almost completely white (very little yellowing).
Revell North American P-51B Mustang - RAF 316 (Polish) Sq Early 1944 / USAF 334th Sq 4th FG 8th 'Salem Representative' AF Debden-Essex England, 1/32, 4740
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$38
Rare 1993 Revell of Germany issue. Features detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engine, removable cowl, good cockpit detail, pilot figure and rotating wheels and prop. Has a very large decal sheet for the aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Martin PBM-5 Mariner - 'S' Issue, 1/112, H258-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$129
1957 first issue with the superb box art that early Revell kits are now famous for. Very nicely molded and features rotating gun turrets, optional position port and starboard bomb bay doors, bomb load, rotating propellers, optional position crew entry doors and more. Correctly molded in gloss Navy Blue and clear with a clear Revell 'Globe' stand. This kit has not been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please note that the box displays 'Near Mint' or better but is graded 'excellent+++' because there is general and even wear on the top long side panel.
Revell Corporal -Firestone US Army Surface to Surface Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1820-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$149
Classic 1958 model of the early US Army surface-to-surface ballistic missile. Has working launcher which can be configured for towing or set up for launch. Includes crew of three and remote control panel with radar. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF - Flt./Lt. John ' Cat's Eyes' Cunningham's Aircraft and RAF Aircraft 'PNB' - Revell Japan Issue, 1/32, H251-2000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$86
Rare 1975 Japan issue with unique and beautiful box artwork. As with most Japan issues, this one contains extra features not available in other issues. First, there are decals for a total of two aircraft. Second, the huge 16.5" x 11.5" instruction front page is a full-color, glossy painting guide for the model and also has a large color photo of the assembled kit. Large-scale and well detailed (for that time) model of the British night fighter with airborne interception radar. The Beaufighter was flown by aces such like Flt./Lt. "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham, whose markings are included. His final score stood at 20 victories and his aircraft is one that can be depicted in this model. Features detailed Bristol Hercules engines, removable cowling, two flight crew, optional position landing gear, full crew cockpits and radar antenna. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. My friend and model builder Stephen Payne high recommends that the purchaser of any Beaufighter Night Fighter model invests in a copy of the book "Night Fighter" by C.F. Rawnsley. Rawnsley was John Cunningham's Airborne Intercept radar operator throughout WWII in both Beaufighters and Mosquitoes. The book is the story of their time and combat together and makes excellent reading.
Revell Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF - Flt./Lt. John Cat's Eyes Cunningham's Aircraft and RAF Aircraft 'PNB' - Revell Japan Issue, 1/32, H251-2000
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$74
Rare 1975 Japan issue with unique and beautiful box artwork. As with most Japan issues, this one contains extra features including decals for two aircraft and a large, full color painting on the front of the instructions. Older but nicely detailed, large-scale model of this British night fighter with airborne interception radar. The Beaufighter was flown by aces such like Flt./Lt. "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham, whose markings are included. His final score stood at 20 victories and his aircraft is one that can be depicted in this model. This model features detailed Bristol Hercules engines, removable cowling, two flight crew, optional position landing gear, full crew cockpits and radar antenna. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the large parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. My friend and model builder Stephen Payne high recommends that the purchaser of any Beaufighter Night Fighter model invests in a copy of the book "Night Fighter" by C.F. Rawnsley. Rawnsley was John Cunningham's Airborne Intercept radar operator throughout WWII in both Beaufighters and Mosquitoes. The book is the story of their time and combat together and makes excellent reading.
Revell Supersonic Jet Fighter Gift Set F-104A Starfighter F8U-1 Crusader F11F-1 Tiger - S Issue - (F11F / F8U1), G268-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$459
1956 first and only issue in very good condition. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners with no repairs, no rips, no tears and no fading. It shows the typical stains from the factory 'gift set' ribbons that Revell shipped these kits with. Never started. All three aircraft are still in the original factory sealed clear plastic bags. All paper work and the famous Revell Swivel Stands are in the factory sealed bags as well. The correct center factory divider is still present in the tray (box bottom) and there is a small, unopened, factory wrapped tube of Revell "S" Cement included.
Revell Merchant Fleet Gift C3 Freighter Hawaiian Pilot / Standard Oil T-2 Tanker J.L. Hanna / Harbor Tug Long Beach, G332-495
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$475
Rare 1956 Revell Gift set containing all three ships and even the unopened tube of colorful Revell "S" cement. This was the first and only issue of this specific gift set and features spectacular special box artwork. The tugboat is 1/108 scale and the tanker and cargo ship are both 1/400. Inside, the kit is 100% correct. The special color cardboard over lay is factory fresh. The tug and C-3 lower hulls are factory painted red (the T-2 was molded in red so it was not painted). Decals are included. The instruction sheets are excellent with the typical yellowing as the only flaw. The three kits have not been started. The tug and freighter still have the small parts in the factory sealed clear bags; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. The tanker has been inventoried 100% complete. All three kits include decals and instructions. The box has brilliant color and gloss, four solid corners and no repairs. There is no tape, tape marks, price tags or price tag marks. However, there is moderate and light general wear and 'dings' on the two lower corners as shown. Shipping insurance is required with this kit.
Revell H-16 Piasecki Transporter 'S' Issue, 1/96, H223-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$69
SALE!! 1955 first issue. It is easy to see how this era of Revell artwork is considered the peak of model kit box art. This kit features working rotors, detailed rotor heads, detailed cockpit and pilot figure, opening rear drive-on cargo door and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the box displays 'near mint' but is only graded 'excellent' because there is a 1" x 1/2" tape pull on the top long side.
Revell Boeing B-52 Giant Stratofortress - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/175, H207-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$145
2nd release of this classic Pre 'S' kit from 1954. Features the higher profile box (1.5" high) with excellent color and gloss; box has light wear as shown. The kit has not been started. Inside, the kit is like it left the factory. The small parts are still sealed in the factory bag; the other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions with both in amazing 'near mint' condition.
Revell Chuck Wagon with Three Figures and Four Animals - Miniature Masterpieces, 1/48, H507-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$44
Rare 1954 Pre-S issue. Very nicely detailed kit of the classic 'Wild West' Chuck Wagon (aka the first food truck). Features full suspension, rear shelves, back fold-down deck, coffee pot, pot, lamp, bell, accessories, two horses, calf, dog, two men and more. Inside, the kit has not been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing rear axle and coffee pot. Otherwise complete with all other parts and instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glaser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit - without figures and horses, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also. 1954 advertisements from Revell list the complete line as the H506 State Coach of England, H510 Ranch Wagon, H503 Covered Wagon, H502 Marquis de Lafayette Carriage, H504 Roman Racing Chariot, H501 Wells Fargo Stage Coach, H509 Western Figures and H507 Chuck Wagon.
Revell Mirage 5 BR Mephisto - Mirage V With Reconnaissance Nose, 1/32, 4753
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$84
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. From 1991 and well detailed with removable engine, optional position landing gear, opening canopy, optional missiles, recon nose and a very large, extensive decal sheet.
Revell Siddeley Hawker Harrier - RAF or US Marines, 1/32, 4718
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$48
1982 issue. Large 1/32 scale kit measures a large 17 inches long when assembled. Features detailed rotating side jet nozzles, detailed engine, removable engine inspection panel, optional position landing gear, optional position speed brake, full cockpit with pilot, underwing loadout of rocket pods and drop tanks, opening canopy and movable wheels. Includes decals for both versions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1913 Mercedes Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H54-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
1954 original issue of the famous Highway Pioneers 'Foreign Car' series. These issues feature the same 5 car artwork on every box; the only way to identify the contents was an ink-stamped name on the box ends. Molded in gloss dark green plastic. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!
Revell Focke-Wulf Fw-190D, 1/32, H215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$42
1971 issue that features full cockpit, removable cowl to show Jumo engine, sliding canopy, pilot figure and rotating wheels and propeller. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1910 Cadillac Limousine Highway Pioneers - Series Two, 1/32, H39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
1952 early issue molded in light blue plastic. These issues feature the same 5 car artwork on every box; the only way to identify the contents was an ink-stamped name on the box ends. This kit has never been started. All parts are still sealed in the factory bag. Includes instructions. These kits have a fascinating history. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream and never made the top 10 list of boys activities. Spurred on by the nation-wide aviation craze in the 1920s, many became modelers and built flying or static wooden models of airplanes, ships, trains, automotive and other subjects. Basic kits existed, but many of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s when the Gowland & Gowland/Revell Highway Pioneers became the sales sensation of the year. Demand was so great that the factories could not keep up and almost overnight 'model building' was mainstream. The phenomenon of the 'Highway Pioneers' kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles fit the bill: they could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real cars. The success of the Highway Pioneers lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the late 1950s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys...and many adult males too!
Revell 1913 Mercedes Factory Display - Built Up With Base - Highway Pioneers, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$56
This is a Revell-factory built display made for hobby shop promotional use around 1954. The intention was simple- if hobby shops would purchase and display these attractively built displays, potential buyers would see them and immediately purchase the kit. This probably worked well; but the hitch was that these displays were expensive for the 1950s, so few hobby shops could afford them. And once in public, there was heavy attrition; parts easily broke, and when the new kits came out next year, they were thrown away to make room for more. Which makes condition of this one even more exceptional. The actual model is very neatly built and Revell factory airbrushed. You can always tell the Revell-built models by the airbrushing and the way the parts were masked. It is 100% complete and has no breaks and no repairs. Even the base is in very good condition. However, 1/2 of the paper nameplate is missing as well as the clear cover. Before the 1950s 'model building' never made the top 10 list of boy's activities. Hobbies were nothing new to America in the 1930s/40s, but they were not mainstream. Shortly after the turn of the century, many dedicated modelers built flying or static airplanes, ship, train, automotive or other subjects. Basic kits existed, but the majority of these models were built from scratch, which demanded a high talent level developed from years of experience. That changed in the early 1950s. The phenomenon of the Revell/Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' car kits was a significant force in proving that model building as a hobby could have mass appeal, provided that the kits were easy enough to build and finish. These 1/32 scale vehicles could be built in an hour after dinner and looked much like the real car. The Highway Pioneers series lead to the production of other subjects in plastic and the effect was revolutionary. By the early 1960s, model building was the #1 past time of American boys.
Revell Bell Huey Attack Helicopter UH-1D - Japan Issue, 1/32, H259-015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$95
Rare Revell of Japan/Takara high gloss box issue from 1980. This is a large, well detailed model for that time and features a 18 inch rotor span, detailed Lycoming T53 Jet Engine with removable cowling, highly detailed interior and cockpit with opening cabin doors, moving rotors and weapons system with SS-11 Missiles, M-6 Machine Guns, 7.62 MM Machine Guns and M-6 Guns with Rocket Pods. Includes pilot and gunner figure and US Army First Air Cavalry markings. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell P2V-7 Neptune 'S' Issue - (P2V7), 1/104, H239-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$159
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.
Revell Douglas AD4 Skyhawk with Bullpups - Famous Aircraft Series (A-4D / A-4), 1/50, H179
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$79
1960s Great Britain issue hardbox in the Famous Aircraft Series. The great artwork by Bart Doe is borrowed from the 'Famous Artist' series. Features working wing flaps, centerline drop tank, 2 Bullpup missiles, two Bullpup wheeled trailers and a ground crew of three. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box shows slightly better than the 'very good' grade but is rated as such because there is a 1" price tag tear on the left short side.