Revell Model Kits
Revell Lockheed F-94C Starfire Interceptor - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/56, H210-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$74
1954 Pre-S issue. The box is solid and has excellent color and gloss but has the white tape remains as shown. The kit has never been started. Inside is is exactly as if left the factory; all small parts are still in the factory sealed bag, while the large parts have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in 'excellent++' condition with very light yellowing as the only flaw. This kit has a fascinating history The first issue was in the simple and thin one-piece box and Revell quickly converted to this two-piece box as it was much more durable and a full-color lithographed 'slick' could be used. For the second issue, Revell added rivet and raised panel line detail as well as landing gear, a two piece box and H210-79 kit number. The famous 'Globe' clear stand was added, but in this issue it had the rare one piece stand arm and the instructions reflected that. Revell quickly realized that the one-piece arm was not strong enough, and quickly modified it to the familiar three piece arm for the 3rd (this) issue. The kit went on to be reissued several more times with different box art and even Revell of Germany and England had European issues as well.
Revell Lockheed F-94C Starfire - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/56, H210-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$85
1954 Pre-S release. The Pre-S and S kits are considered the apex of model kit box art and it is easy to see why these kits are so desired and collectible. Molded in the original gloss silver and clear and includes the clear 'Revelving Swivel Base' display stand. Inside, everything is exactly as it left the factory. The small parts are still in the original sealed bag and the larger parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions both in 'excellent+' condition. The box would grade higher than 'very good+' but there is one tiny closed pencil-point sized hole at the far right (lower) side and two same size closed holes on the short right panel.
Revell Destroyer USS The Sullivans - Early Fletcher Class DD-537 - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/301, H305-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$65
1954 Pre-'S' release and among Revell's very earliest ship models. This issue is the 'all gun' version of the Fletcher with the maximum main armament; Revell soon modified the molds to represent the later ships of the class. The beautiful boxart has wear as shown. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and it includes all plastic , color flag sheet and instructions. NOTE: missing decals. NOTE: the instructions have the parts ordering slip cut out and missing. This does not interfere with assembly.
Revell USS Missouri Narrow Box - First Issue Pre 'S' Kit, 1/535, H301-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$115
First release 1953 hardbox pre 'S' kit and the first ship model that Revell cut their own molds for. Earlier Revell ship releases were ex-Gowland and Gowland molds for the small scale sailing ship series. It has been said that this kit was so popular for so long that it was Revell's best selling ship model of all time. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct medium gray. It has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, the original small parts 'krinkle' bag (torn open), flag sheet and instructions. The early style flag sheet is in 'excellent' condition and the instructions are the correct very large format for this issue and in 'excellent+' condition with the typical age yellowing as the only significant flaw. Please note that Revell did not furnish decals with this issue.
Revell Harbor Tug Long Beach - Pre S Issue, 1/108, H314-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$155
Rare 1955 Revell model with the great box artwork that has made these kits so famous and collectible. This large-scale model features excellent detail for that time and almost all items shown in the box art - railings, grates, name boards, navigation lights, vents, whistles, bumpers, bitts and even two crew members. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box rates only 'very good' because it has isolated and light age spotting as shown. The Long Beach was built in Decatur, Alabama in 1943 and was one of a fleet of tugs operated by the Wilmington Transportation Company. She had a registered length of 81.1 feet and a beam of 24 feet. Gross tonnage was 146 inches and she drew 8 feet of water. Powered by a 700 hp diesel, the range was just over 3,500 miles.
Revell Harbor Tug Long Beach - Pre S Issue, 1/108, H314-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$110
Rare 1955 Revell model with the great box artwork that has made these kits so famous and collectible. This large-scale model features excellent detail for that time and almost all items shown in the box art - railings, grates, name boards, navigation lights, vents, whistles, bumpers, bitts and even two crew members. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: cover to lifeboat; rudder & small mount (for the propeller) to the hull; lower superstructure (5 pieces, four walls and roof). There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions. The box rates only 'very good' because it has isolated and light age spotting as shown. The Long Beach was built in Decatur, Alabama in 1943 and was one of a fleet of tugs operated by the Wilmington Transportation Company. She had a registered length of 81.1 feet and a beam of 24 feet. Gross tonnage was 146 inches and she drew 8 feet of water. Powered by a 700 hp diesel, the range was just over 3,500 miles.
Revell Destroyer USS The Sullivans - Early Fletcher Class DD-537 - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/301, H305-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$79
1954 Pre-'S' release and among Revell's very earliest ship models. This issue is the 'all gun' version of the Fletcher with the maximum main armament; Revell soon modified the molds to represent the later ships of the class. This is an excellent full hull model for that time and features separately molded superstructure, main, 40mm and 20mm guns, ships boats, gun directors, search lights and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and it is 100% complete with all parts, color flag sheet, decals and instructions.
Revell B-24 Liberator Giant Bomber Buffalo Bill - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/92, H218-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$135
Second issue dated 1954 with hardbox Pre-S artwork of 'Buffalo Bill' by Richard Kishady. Molded in the correct high-gloss medium olive drab and clear plastic and includes the famous clear Revell Swivel Display Stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box displays better than the 'very good++' grade but is rated as such because there is a very light stain just above 'Easy-To-Build' at the very top. it extends down about 1/2" onto the adjacent box side also.
Revell B-24 Liberator Giant Bomber Buffalo Bill - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/92, H218-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$125
Second issue dated 1954 with hardbox Pre-S artwork of 'Buffalo Bill' by Richard Kishady. Molded in the correct high-gloss medium olive drab and clear plastic with the clear Revell 'World' Swivel Stand display base. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell North American X-15 - 'S' Issue, 1/65, H198-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$155
First issue from 1958. From the stunning artwork on this kit, it is clear to see why these models are considered the pinnacle of box art and why they are so collectible today. This is a finely molded and well detailed kit for that time and features removable canopy and detailed engine, pilot figure, landing gear and retractable landing skid, movable control surfaces & dive brakes and more. Includes Revell's famous round-based 'Globe' swivel stand, a separate, full size color and marking sheet with four views; there is even an excellent history of the aircraft. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box displays better than the rating, but that is because there is some minor litho chipping and moderate edge wear, especially on the left side corners.
Revell Lockheed F-104A Starfighter - 'S' Issue, 1/64, H251-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$165
First issue dated 1956 with the box in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. The dramatic artwork has perfect color and gloss, four solid corners and the only flaws are isolated, light corner and edge wear & some small litho scuffs on the top long side panel. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct gloss silver & clear with the famous Revell clear 'Globe' stand. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals and instructions are in "excellent++" condition with typical age yellowing as the only flaw.
Revell Tanker J.L. Hanna - Standard Oil of California T-2 - S Issue, 1/400, H322-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$145
1955 'S' issue with some of my favorite artwork from this era. The box has wonderful color and gloss but is only graded 'Excellent' due to other light wear as shown. Inside, the model is molded in the correct gloss dark red plastic and has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Lockheed Electra American Airlines - 'S' Issue, 1/115, H255-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$249
1957 'S' issue with fantastic box art. The box is 'excellent++' with as-new colors and gloss and four solid corners. In the 1960s these molds were modified to make the P-3C Orion, making a reissue of this kit impossible (please see the article about this conversion on this website). Features optional position cabin doors, rotating props, optional position landing gear, large colorful decal sheet and famous Revell 'Globe' clear swivel-base stand. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts and excellent decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the front landing gear strut has two very fine braces at the top; one one brace, a few millimeters of one brace is missing.
Revell Martin B-57B Canberra - Night Intruder Light Bomber 'S' Issue, 1/81, H230-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$95
Classic 1956 first-issue 'S' kit in excellent condition. From the beautiful box art it is easy to see why these kits are so popular and collectible. It is molded in gloss black and clear plastic. Inside, the kit is as new. It has never been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Revell Corporal Missile - Firestone Surface-to-Surface Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1820-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$145
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. The box has factory-new gloss and color, four solid corners, no fading, stains or tears, but it does have moderate to heavy creasing as shown at the top.
Revell S-100 Class German Fast Attack Craft, 1/72, 05051
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$56
Still factory 'round-tape' sealed. From 2001. This very highly detailed, large 1/72 scale Schnellboot is from new molds and has 184 pieces.
Revell Douglas DC-7 Pan Am Airport Scene - 'S' Kit with Boarding Ramp / Stanchions / Gasoline Truck & Trailer / Tractor with 3 Baggage Carts / Aircraft Tractor and 7 Figures, 1/122, H257
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$2200
Very, very rare, complete and 100% correct. The Pan Am Airport Scene was commissioned by Pan Am in the late 1950s and only sold through the airline, not through Revell distributors. This has made it one of the rarest Revell kits in existence. It is widely considered an 'S' kit since it was made at that time and features that style of artwork, but the box never had the yellow 'S' anywhere on it. It contains all the parts and markings listed in the title and makes an incredible airport diorama. The box has excellent color and gloss with no tears or stains. Three corners are solid - the other has been repaired very neatly with clear tape. There is general wear as shown but no other damage. Inside, the parts are as new. All pieces are in the correct gloss silver plastic with the clear Revell 'Swivel Base Display Stand.' The airport accessories are still sealed in the original factory bag, including the metal axles. The unique decal sheet for this special issue is intact, never cut and in 'good' condition. It contains Pan Am DC-7 decals and markings for the ground equipment. The decals are flat but have some yellowing and two creases. On the back they have the correct Revell markings and part number to be original for this model. The instructions are 100% correct and original for this model. They are in 'very good+' condition with the usual yellowing, two very small thin spots and one very light stain. In all, an excellent investment piece that has never been started with the airport parts bag sealed and otherwise inventoried complete with the correct decals and instructions. Please note that Revell did NOT issue this kit with paper 'carpet' like the United Airlines Flight 707 Airport Scene. The 'carpet' has been intentionally de-listed from the area of the box that describes the contents and has been removed from the instructions as well. Although this kit does not have an 'S' on it, I have included it as an 'S' kit since it is from that time frame and shares the common box art theme.
Revell Guided Missile Fleet Set ABC Navy Log Gift Set USS Norton Sound / USS Nautilus Submarine / USS Boston - 'S' Issue, G333-495
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$695
Rare 1955 first and only release. This special holiday promotional box includes all three ship models in 'factory-new' condition. All of the small parts are still in the clear factory sealed bags. The larger parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Instructions and decals are present as well as the colorful internal presentation cardboard. Please note that the box has great color and gloss, but significant wear as shown. NOTE that the paint, glue and brush are not present.
Revell Douglas A3D Skywarrior - S Issue - (A-3), 1/84, H241-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$119
First issue with great "S" artwork. Dated 1956. The box is in amazing condition with perfect color and gloss. The only thing keeping it from being 'mint' is light wear and prices on the short end panels. 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.
Revell F-105B Thunderchief - 'S' Issue, 1/75, H285-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$89
1958 first issue with dramatic hardbox artwork. The box has excellent color and gloss. Features optional position landing gear, movable wheels, four bombs, pilot figure and hinged cockpit canopy and refueling probe. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.