Plastic Model Kits
Hobby Boss Mig-17 Fresco C - Soviet Air Force / East German / North Vietnam, 1/48, 80334
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$27
Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded with all recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit tub, highly detailed engine with removable back fuselage section, 'good' gear well detail, separately molded wing flaps and ailerons, optional position canopy and speed brakes (with detailed wells), a nice variety of weapons and decals for the air forces listed.
Hobby Boss TA-7C Corsair II - Two Seat Trainer, 1/72, 87209
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$19
Very nicely detailed model from all new molds. Features 190 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, detailed gear wells and more. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: cockpit tub assembled; turbine fan to back of exhaust cone; two supports to main gear bay well. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions.
Hobby Boss A-7P Corsair II - Portuguese Air Force, 1/72, 87205
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$22
Still factory sealed. Very nicely detailed model from all new molds. Features well over 100 pieces, all fine recessed panel lines, very good cockpit, detailed gear wells and more.
Hobby Boss Soviet MBV-2 Armored Train, 1/35, 85514
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$48
NOTE: in the USA only, UPS shipping would be significantly less than USPS. I can do UPS shipping manually. Large, very highly detailed model that includes two frets of PE parts. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Valom Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle ST Mk.V, 1/72, 72008
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$60
Very rare Mk.V Albemarle with fine recessed panel lines, plenty of resin and PE details, excellent cockpit and forward crew station, detailed main and nose gear bays and much more. Never started. The resin and photoetched parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The other parts have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Valom Lockheed XFV-1, 1/72, 72007
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$34
Nicely molded and detailed kit with all fine recessed panel lines, photoetched details, a superb cockpit, painting guide and full decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1910 International Auto Wagon - Highway Pioneers US Antique Series, 1/32, H62-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$40
1954 early issue molded in bright yellow plastic. The parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag and includes instructions. 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 1907 Renault Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H53-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
1960 issue hardbox with full artwork; Highway Pioneers prior to this year simply had generic artwork and an ink stamped name on the box ends was the only way to identify the contents. This kit has never been started. All parts are still sealed in the factory bag. Includes instructions. The box would rate slightly higher than 'very good' but there is age foxing on the box side panels. 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 Olds Delivery Van Highway Pioneers - (Oldsmobile), 1/32, H44
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
1953 early issue molded in white plastic and it includes colorful decals for the van sides for the 'Gowland's Bakery'. This is from the issues produced by Gowland & Gowland as it carrier their 'balloon' logo on the side. 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. The parts are still in the internally sealed 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 Highway Pioneers - Series 4, 1/32, H54-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$34
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. All parts are still in the factory sealed 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 1907 Renault Limousine - Highway Pioneers Series Four, 1/32, H53-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
1953 early issue molded in peach-colored plastic. This is from the issues produced with Gowland & Gowland as it carrier their 'balloon' logo on the side. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. 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 Lockheed 1049 Super Constellation Varig - Kikoler Issue, 1/128, H158
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$82
Rare Brazil Kikoler issue with Varig markings. The kit is from the same molds as the 'S' issue. Includes colorful decals in 'excellent' condition. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Before using any older kits decals, please see the articles on this website about saving and using old decals.
Revell Hermann Marwede Seenotkreuzer Search and Rescue, 1/72, 05238
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$54
Dated 2005. Very large scale and highly detailed. Suitable for R/C or static display. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The prototype vessel is the flagship of the German Society for the Rescue of the Shipwrecked (DGzRS). Hermann Marwede (1878-1959) was a notedGerman philanthropist and industrialist, known for his support of civil sea rescue and lifesaving operations.
Revell Mitsubishi Ki-21-II Sally - (Ki-21 Type 97), 1/72, H169-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$95
Rare 1975 Revell Japan issue with decals for 7 aircraft - 12th 1 sq, 14th, 9th 2nd Sq, 7th 3Sq, 8th and 1st (The other I cannot tell the group or squadron). The box is excellent with great color and gloss. Comes with large full color painting guide. Kit features interior detail, internal bomb load, optional position landing gear, movable turrets and optional position bomb bay doors. Molded in green, gray and clear. Never started. The gray parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the green and clear parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell P-47D Razorback Thunderbolt - RAF South East Asia, 1/32, H151
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$50
1971 issue of this large-scale and well detailed kit with RAF South East Asian markings. Features a detailed R-2800 engine with removable access panels, fully detailed cockpit, pilot figure, rotating wheels and propeller, detailed gear wells and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals are for GQ-F FL804 of 134 Sqdn., 1944-45. This aircraft is reported to have participated in the reconquest of Burma, and to have flown ground attack missions in support of the Allied landings at Rangoon. It appears the box artist may have intended to depict that operation (thanks to Dusty Rhodes for that information about the box art aircraft).
Revell M*A*S*H 4077th Bell H-13H Helicopter - MASH Markings Or US Army Arctic/Desert/Jungle Scheme - (MASH) (Bell 47), 1/35, 4334
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
First issue dated 1994. The Bell H-13 was the first US production helicopter and was made immortal in the hit MASH TV series. Large scale kit is well detailed with correct open framework fuselage, detailed engine, full cockpit, positionable pilot figure, two litter assemblies and more. Includes M*A*S*H decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Curtiss Hawk 75A - Finnish Air Force - (P-36), 1/72, H658
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$30
1966 Revell of Great Britain issue with unique artwork and Finnish Air Force markings. Most Great Britian issues had special features; this one has a working canopy and expanded decal sheet. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing 707 / 307C Luftwaffe, 1/139, H108
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$40
Rare 1971 Revell of Germany issue. Never started. Features moving rudder, optional position cabin crew/passenger boarding doors, detailed engines and full landing gear detail. The kit is mint inside - all parts, decals and instructions are still in the factory sealed bag.
Revell Heinkel He-219 Owl - Hans-Joachim Jabs / NJG-1, 1/72, H112-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$28
1966 hardbox issue. Features detailed engines, hinged engine access panels, two position landing gear, movable wheels and props, crew members and markings of Han-Joachim Jabs, Commander of NJG-1. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Focke-Wulf Fw-190D, 1/32, H215
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$52
Still factory sealed. 1971 issue features full cockpit, removable cowl to show the detailed Jumo engine, sliding canopy, pilot figure, rotating wheels & propeller and more.