Plastic Model Kits
Revell American Firefighters Chemical and Ladder, 1/48, F201-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$74
First Revell issue dated 1953 with a wonderful hardbox illustration. Features well molded wagon with equipment, real metal chain, horses with material for harnesses, dog and fireman. The kit has not been started. Inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present. Marlin first cut the molds in 1952 and issued the six original American Firefighters (Chemical and Ladder, Steamer, Hook and Ladder, Water Tower, Aerial Ladder and Hose Reel) in 1952. Revell signed a marketing agreement with Marlin in 1953. Five of the kit were released with the Revell name and marketing name 'Collectors Kits, Closter N.J.' Revell added the horse parts as they were not originally part of the Marlin issues. The kits made excellent display pieces, but they never caught the imagination of young men like jet aircraft did. The five molds were shipped to Brazil. After run for Kikoler (Revell Brazil's Distributor), they were shipped back to the USA but the molds were lost at sea. This issue is from when Revell still had the marketing agreement, as it says 'Trade Mark Copyright 1953 Marlin Toy Co. Inc' on the box top and 'Collector's Kits, Inc, Closter, N.J.' on the side.
Revell 1913 Mercedes-Benz - Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H54-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$39
1960 issue molded in green plastic. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including 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 Custom Car Bumpers And Grilles, 1/25, C1154
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
Rare. This is the narrow box version of the early 1960s 'Custom Car Parts' Bumpers and Grills. All parts are chrome plated and the instructions are on the reverse of the card. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts. The other issue was the same part number and title but packed in a card with a clear plastic blister-pack. Although these are not dated, I believe the blister-pack/card version to be the later issue.
Revell Experimental Bumpers and Grilles, 1/25, C1152
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$26
Rare. Narrow-box issue of the 'Custom Car Parts' from the early to mid 1960. Oddly, this is the same kit number and parts tree as "Dream Car Bumpers and Grilles" but with a different name. All parts are chrome plated and the instructions are on the reverse of the card. Never used and inventoried 100% complete.
Revell Dream Car Bumpers and Grilles, 1/25, C1152
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$28
Rare. Narrow-box issue of the 'Custom Car Parts' from the early to mid 1960. All parts are chrome plated and the instructions are on the reverse of the card. Never used and inventoried 100% complete. There is also an unboxed issue with the same part number and kit name, mounted on a cardboard blister-pack.
Revell Dream Car Bumpers and Grilles, 1/25, C1152
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$23
Rare. Narrow-box issue of the 'Custom Car Parts' from the early to mid 1960. All parts are chrome plated and the instructions are on the reverse of the card. Never used. Inventoried and NOTE: missing two large round tail lights. Otherwise complete with all other parts and instructions. Revell also released an unboxed version of this model with the same part number and kit name but mounted on a cardboard blister-pack.
Revell Custom Car Bumpers And Grilles, 1/25, C1154
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$26
Rare. This is the narrow box version of the early 1960s 'Custom Car Parts' Bumpers and Grills. All parts are chrome plated and the instructions are on the reverse of the card. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts. The other issue was the same part number and title but packed in a card with a clear plastic blister-pack. Although these are not dated, I believe the blister-pack/card version to be the later issue.
Airfix Russian T-34 (T34) Tank - Bagged, 1/76, A16V
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$19
Still factory sealed. Type three logo bagged kit with header. From the 1960s. Part of the excellent Airfix 1/76 armor series.
Armor In Scale Quad Maxim AA System mod. 1931 On GAZ-AA Truck, 1/35, 3501
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
Rare, hard to find kit of the 1931 quad anti-aircraft, truck-mounted machine gun system. This injection molded model includes resin, cast metal and brass PE details and rubber tires. Never started. The parts and all paperwork are still in the internal factory sealed bag. Literally everything in the box is factory bag sealed.
Monogram Messerschmitt Me-262 - Fighter-Bomber, 1/48, 5453
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$36
1988 issue that features removable panels to reveal detailed jet engine, very good cannon bay interior with removable hatch, good cockpit detail, optional position canopy, two figures and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Monogram Panzerkampfwagen Panzer IV H Green Box Issue, 1/32, PM230-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$74
1969 issue of this very popular model. The Panzer IV mounted one 75mm gun and two MG24 machine guns. The 'H' variant depicted here had extra armor plates hung loosely from the sides to pre-detonate hollow charge projectiles. The kit can be built with or without this additional armor. Features rotating turret and elevating gun, detailed moving flexible treads, spring action bogeys, opening Cupola lid, extra hull-mounted spare tread links, jerry cans, two crew figures and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that one small decal is cut from the sheet but it is present. I have placed it in a small ziplock bag for safety.
Revell F-84F Thunderstreak - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/54, H215-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$69
Pre 'S' first issue dated 1955, which is considered the 'Golden Age' of box artwork. From this example it is easy to see why the 'S' and Pre-'S' kits are so collectible. Inside, this well-molded model features fine surface detail, rotating wheels, cockpit & pilot and more. Includes the famous 'Revelving' clear globe stand. Molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed clear bag; the parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
KVZ Ilyushin Il-62 - Interflug / Aeroflot, 1/100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$38
NOTE: very good builder kit only but not collectible; please read carefully for the condition. Hard to find kit with fantastic Cold War Box art. KVZ was the logo used by this East German kit manufacturer from 1969 to 1973. During this time, some unique Cold War kits were produced of Russian Airliners and Military Helicopters and Aircraft. NOTE: The box art is Interflug, but the kit decals are for Aeroflot only. Never started. Inventoried and complete with parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: a tube of factory glue has leaked as follows: glue on the inside of an engine nacelle half, a 1/4" x 1/8" spot on one wing half and the same on another wing half, 1/8" spot on the outside of an engine nacelle half, the tail skid is encased in glue and is included but will need to be reproduced (which is simple in this case) and one wheel has glue on one edge. The decals are flat and intact and the transfers are clean, but the backing paper has the typical 'slightly dark' aged look of many of the old KVZ sheets.
Airfix Kamov Ka-25B Hormone - ASW Helicopter, 1/72, 03058
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
1989 issue with excellent detail features 79 pieces, full interior, optional position cabin doors and pilots doors. Includes paint guide and decals for two helicopters. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Trumpeter JGSDF Type 87 Recon Vehicle, 1/35, 00327
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$22
Still factory sealed. Features 257 pieces, five figures and photoetched details.
Trumpeter Chinese WZ551 Amphibian Armoured Vehicle, 1/35, LT-02003
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$20
Still factory sealed.
Trumpeter German Pz.Kpfm. KV-2 754(r) Tank, 1/35, 00367
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$24
Still factory sealed. From new molds and well detailed.
Novo Techna Soviet Type S 9-BIS Series Submarine, 1/400, K4002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$10
Ex-Soviet Union kit that is very well molded for that time with very fine detail and hull drain holes. Full hull model measures 7.5 inches long when assembled and includes display stand and decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags, which is attached to cardstock that is folded in two. At times the factory workers had to get pretty creative because of a shortage of staples. Beyond staples, I have seen the bag of parts attached with a clothing snap, a rivet or even sewn on with thread!
Monogram Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster - Young Astronauts Issue (Everything Is Go ex-Revell), 1/110, 5910
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$125
Still factory sealed. This is the 1987 Young Astronauts Issue and the single greatest model kit of the Mercury Atlas program. Features Atlas Rocket and Mercury capsule, incredibly well launching pad, ramp, tractor transports, nitrogen tank & trailer and much more.
Monogram Focke-Wulf FW-190 - A-8/R-3 - A-7/R2 - A7/R3 - A-5/U8 - A-8/R1 - A-5/U3 Tropical - Four Star Issue, 1/48, PA107-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$65
Hardbox first issue dated 1965 that is in rare, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This well-molded kit can make any of the 6 versions listed and also includes paint guide and decals for all variants. Features a very good cockpit, pilot figure, optional position canopy & landing gear, a very large variety of underwing stores and gun options and more. Molded in the proper green, black and clear plastic. Never started. Complete with all parts, decals and instructions.