Revell Model Kits
Revell HMS Victory With Revell S Glue - Lord Nelson's Flagship - S Issue, H363-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$115
First issue 'S' kit dated 1958 that includes a factory-wrapped 4" long never used tube of colorful Revell 'S' Cement. The metal tube is in amazing 'near mint' condition and is not the usual small size issued with the early kits. As with most all Revell early ship kits, the model is finely molded and very well detailed. It measures about 15 inches long when assembled and features full detail on the top two decks, all cannons, complete deck fittings, prefabricated rat lines, vac sails, full standing and running rigging material, display stand and much more. The model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, flags, sails, thread and instructions present. The sails are in remarkable 'near mint' condition. Also includes the excellent booklet 'The Story of Ships' and an order form for 'The Dawning Space Age' book. Please NOTE that the box is only 'good-' due to clear packing tape at the two lower corners and a closed corner split at the upper left; there is also general wear and scuffs. The anchor stocks of this kit have molded-on rings; more often than not, the rings are either short shot or broken off; this kit is no exception.
Revell Icebreaker USCG Eastwind, 1/285, 0337
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$69
1994 reissue from the excellent 1956 molds; the original box artwork was retained as well. Like most of Revell's older ship models, this one is very well molded and detailed. Features rotating turrets/elevating guns, helicopter pad with helicopter, AA armament, detailed superstructure, full hull, propeller and rudder detail, lifeboats and davits, complete deck fittings and more. Includes full rigging instructions. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions. The 269' U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eastwind, a Polar Class Icebreaker was commissioned on June 3, 1944. This cutter served in the North Atlantic during World War II, and on ice breaking in the Arctic and Antarctic. She was decommissioned in 1968.
Revell USS Buckley DE51 Destroyer Escort - Sea Power Issue, 1/249, H423-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$129
1961 'Sea Power' issue that is seldom seen. This was issued after the "S" and right before the 'Commander Series' issue This large-scale, full-hull model is very well detailed for that time and features full hull complete propeller & rudder detail, torpedo tubes, 3", 20mm and 40mm guns, gun directors, detailed superstructure, stanchion for railings (use thread for horizontal rails), depth changes, forward rocket launchers, ships boats and davits, life rafts, radar and more. Includes display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, color flat sheet and instructions. Also include mini-catalog and trading cards for the B-52 w/X-15 and F-89. However, it is missing the Buckley Master Modelers Stamp.
Revell HMS Ark Royal And Tribal Class Destroyer, 1/720, 5038
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$34
1984 issue of this classic favorite that contains two models in the one box - the famous WWII aircraft carrier and the destroyer. Very well detailed for that time and features 8 Fairey Fulmar aircraft, separately molded guns and gun directors, very good superstructure and flight deck island, davits, lifeboats and more. Never started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing all full-hull parts (for both ships). Only the waterline versions can be built. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes instructions.
Revell USS Burton Island Icebreaker With Gold Metal Models PE Detail Set, 1/285, 00015
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$65
Includes a mint condition (never used and complete) Gold Medal Models Eastwind / Campbell Brass PE Detail Set which is designed for this kit. The actual kit is the 2009 reissue of the classic 'S' model dating from the late 1950s. Large scale and very well detailed for that time with 87 pieces andfeatures detailed helicopter, life boats, Captain's launch, movable gun turret, swiveling cranes, antennas and masts, full decals and color flag sheet. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please note, the earlier issue was listed as 1/300 scale, Revell has listed this one as 1/285. I do not know which scale is correct.
Revell Sears Buggy Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H45-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$36
1953 early issue molded in green plastic. This is from the issues produced by Gowland & Gowland as it carrier their 'balloon' logo on the side. Never started. The parts are still sealed in the correct 'krinkle' clear bag. 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 1904 Nash Rambler Highway Pioneers - US Antique Series, 1/32, H47-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
This is the 1954 issue, which is the second release. This one shows up much less frequently than the first issue from 1953, which had a generic box. The 2nd issue "US Antique Series" had dedicated artwork on each box representing the kit inside. The artwork on the side of the box is an excellent cross-section of the Revell lineup for 1954 and shows Pre-S ships and aircraft as well as the Chuck Wagon and Firefighter Steamer. This kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internally sealed factory 'krinkle' 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 Global Van Lines Trailer and Ford C-800 Tilt Cab Tractor - With Furniture Load, 1/87, T6018-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$58
Rare kit from 1959 that is in 'excellent' condition inside and out. This is a fine model molded in dark blue, light blue, white & black and features a very nice chassis with detailed engine, tilt-forward cab with horn and side view mirrors, interior, driver figure, rolling wheels, trailer that disconnected from the tractor, opening rear trailer doors and a furniture load consisting of a table, piano, fridge, two seats and a sofa. There is a complete set of decals with all the markings on the box top. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Albatros D-III - Collector's Choice (DIII D.III), 1/72, H74
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$30
Still factory sealed. This kit will builds one of three versions - Baron von Richthofen's aircraft, Herman Goring's Albatros from Jasta 27 or Werner Voss from Jagdstaffel 5.
Revell F-94C Starfire - Academy Great Britain Issue, 1/56, H123
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Early 1960s Revell of Great Britain issue with unique box art. This kit was made from the original Pre-S kit molds and makes an ideal builder. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that one nose gear door is silver and not gray like the rest of the kit. It is from an earlier issue of this same kit.
Revell TWO MBB BK-117 Spaceship, 1/72, 04408
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$26
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This is a 1992 issue from all new molds; well detailed inside and out.
Revell SS Oriana Ocean Liner - P&O Line, 1/493, H376-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$110
This is a 2006 reissue of the original 1961 kit. The model is 20 inches long, full hull and well detailed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Oriana was a very famous P&O Orient Liner. In December 1962, in fog off San Diego, Oriana collided with CV-33 USS Kearsarge, causing considerable damage to both vessels. A claims court found Oriana's captain had been steaming too fast for conditions. Afterwards, the CV was good-naturedly nicknamed "The Mighty Kay-runch."
Revell USS Decatur DD936 - 60th Anniversary Destroyer Fleet US Navy / Master Modelers Club Issue, 1/301, H430-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Rare 1962 hardbox issue with the Master Modeler's Logo and the 'Anniversary Destoryer Collection' markings. Special item included in this issue are two large, colorful trading cards (C-130 and B-25 Mitchell) and the full color Master Modelers Stamp for the USS Decatur. This large and well detailed full-hull model is almost 16 inches long and features rotating main 5 inch turrets, AA guns, detailed superstructure, life rafts, torpedo tubes, display stand and more. It has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals, flag sheet and instructions.
Revell P-47D Razorback Thunderbolt - RAF South East Asia, 1/32, H151
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$48
1971 issue of the large scale and well detailed kit with RAF South East Asian markings. Including a detailed R-2800 engine with removable cowl panels, fully detailed cockpit, pilot figure, detailed gear wells,rotating moving propeller & wheels and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell Cutlass F7U-3 with Sparrow Missiles - Lodela Issue - (F7U3), 1/59, H171
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$48
Still factory sealed. This one-piece box Lodela issue is from the 1960s and is from the original 1950s 'S' molds; however, the molds were modified to add wing pylons and the AIM-7 Sparrow missiles.
Revell B-25 Pacific Raiders - Mitchell Bomber / Doolittle Tokyo Raid, 1/64, 85-0216
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$32
2008 SSP reissue of the 1965 'Pacific Raiders', which in turn was a reissue of the 1954 'S' kit - just in Pacific colors and markings. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including decals and instructions.
Revell Northrop F-89D Scorpion - Academy Issue Great Britain, 1/80, H126
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
Academy Series from the very early 1960s and a Revell of Great Britain issue. This is the same molds as the original 'S' kit and makes an ideal builder. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell P-40E Warhawk - Of Ace Colonel Robert L. Scott - Commanding Officer of China-based 23rd Fighter Group Flying Tigers, 1/32, 85-4664
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
1997 issue of Revell's famous large-scale P-40. This model features the markings of Col Scott, author of 'God Is My Co-Pilot', detailed Allison engine, detailed cockpit, retractable landing gear, rotating wheels & propeller, movable control surfaces, belly tank, pilot figure and more. Never started. The parts are either still in the factory sealed bag or inventoried complete with all parts present. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell Sherman Tank M4 Black Magic - (M-4), 1/40, H522-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$165
Rare 1963 issue utilizing the original 'S' artwork and molds. Features movable track and suspensions, opening hatches, elevating gun and rotating turret. Includes tank commander soldiers 'Set For Action.' Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions both in 'near mint' condition with light age yellowing being the only flaw.
Revell USS Long Beach CG(N)-9 - Worlds First Nuclear Powered Cruiser - Sea Power Master Modelers Club Issue, 1/508, H424-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$140
1961 Sea Power and Master Modelers Club issue that is in exceptional condition. Even includes the USS Long Beach Master Modelers Stamp and the two trading cards (B-47 and KC-135). The actual model is from the same molds as the classic 1950s "S" kit. It is well detailed and features Regulus II Cruise Missile with hanger bay and launcher, nuclear reactor assembly with removable cover, helicopter, Terrier and Talos missiles and launchers, detailed superstructure & bridge, full hull with propeller and rudder detail, missile trackers, full antennas for the sensor suite, ships boats, life rafts, helicopter, accommodation ladders and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, flag sheet and instructions. Please NOTE that the box displays better than the 'very good+' grade. That is because small hole at the far lower right corner of the left short side and the two long sides have very old dry tape residue. The tape has long since fell off. CGN-9 U.S.S. LONG BEACH was the world's first nuclear-powered warship. She was launched in July of 1959 as the lead ship of the first new cruiser class since WWII. Originally designed as an all-missile cruiser, she was later fitted with two 5"/36 caliber guns amidships. After serving more than 33 years, she was decommissioned on 1 May 1995.