Revell Model Kits
Revell USS Buckley DE51 Destroyer Escort, 1/249, 85-3013
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
2010 reissue. This large scale, full hull model is from the original 1957 "S" molds and is very well detailed for that time. Features detailed hull, deck and superstructure, prop shafts, props and rudder, deck mounted torpedo tubes and depth charges, three 3 inch guns, eight 20mm guns, one twin 40mm, whale boat, four life rafts, two searchlights, gun directors, range finder and display stand. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
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 parts, color flag sheet and instructions. NOTE: the small 'Parts Order Form' has been cut from the instructions. This does not interfere with assembly. NOTE: missing decals.
Revell 155mm Long Tom Gun and M-4 High Speed Tractor 'S' Kit, 1/40, H523-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$185
Rare 1956 first issue. The box is complete and has 'good' color, four original solid corneres, no price tags or tag marks and no tape (other than the factory sealing tape). However, there is a fair amount of even, moderate age foxing on the top and all four sides. Highly detailed set includes both kits - the High Speed Tractor and the Long Tom 155mm gun. Has many working features - the tractor has movable tracks and working bogies, rotating and elevating machine gun, driver and interior details. The gun can be stowed for transport with the M-4 and all extra gear to do this correctly is supplied. The Long Tom features and elevating barrel, moving limbers and detailed mechanism. NOTE: this kit has minor and very neatly done assembly to 8 pieces as described: gun barrel halves assembled and puttied; recoil mechanism halves assembled and puttied; gun carried halves assembled and puttied; two wheels halves assembled. There is no other assembly. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Instructions and decals are both correct and in 'very good++' condition; the only flaw on the decals is typical age yellowing. NOTE: one piece has 'SNAP' engraved on the bottom so that part is clearly from the SNAP issue of this same kit. All other parts look to be Revell, as they are the correct shade of green plastic, correct sheen, part numbers, silver flexible tracks, etc., but pf course there is no way to 100% confirm that.
Revell Tirpitz German Battleship, 1/570, 5042
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$46
1984 issue from the quality original molds. Even today Revell's original Bismarck and Tirpitz kits are acknowledged as being very accurate (and more accurate than most newer kits). Well detailed, full-hull kit features 131 pieces, 3 propellers & rudder, elevating main guns in rotating turrets, detailed secondary and AA armament, detailed superstructure, life boats and more. Includes rigging diagram. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell US Army Scissors Bridge and M-48 Tank Launcher, 1/40, H558-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$85
Early hardbox issue dated 1967 that is 22 inches long and a highly detailed, operating kit. The launching unit actually operates and deploys the bridge or stores it for travel. The drive sprockets rotate with flexible tracks, gun turrets rotate, guns elevate, hatch covers open & close. Includes crew of four soldiers. The tracks are in excellent condition with no damage and still flexible as new. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Douglas US Army Nike Hercules Ground-to-Air Missile, 1/40, H1804-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$42
Still in the factory seal. 1994 reissue of the 1956 excellent "S" kit and still a favorite 'Classic Build.' Features Nike Hercules missile with moving parts, snap-fit booster stage, elevating launcher and crew of three.
Revell Bell X-5 - History Makers Issuje, 1/40, 8619
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Still factory sealed. 1982 issue is from the original 1960 molds. The X-5 was the first aircraft to change the angle of wing sweepback in flight, and paved the way for the legendary F-111 and F-14. features variable sweep wings, retractable landing gear, detailed jet engine and movable control surfaces.
Revell XSL-01 Manned Space Ship - 'S' Issue, 1/96, H1800-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$1200
One of the 'Holy Grails' of 1950s Space Kits and in exceptional condition inside and out. This is the 1957 first and only issue 'S' Kit with fantastic box art. The molds were reportedly damaged beyond use, which makes reissues impossible. The spaceship was designed by the rocket scientist Ellwyn E. Angle of Systems Laboratories Inc. Features detailed manned top stage with full interior, removable top, opening hatch, spaceship and ground crew members and detailed working launch pad. The main stages and boosters snap apart to recreate all phases of the flight from Earth takeoff, Lunar Landing and Return to Earth. The included 'XSL-01 Operations Manual' outlines in words and illustrations each phase of the spaceship's trip. Molded in the correct gloss orange, silver, gloss metallic blue and clear. Never started. All internal factory cardboard presentation material is present and excellent. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Instructions and Operations manual booklet are both in 'excellent' condition. The decals perfectly flat, 100% intact and graded 'excellent' with age yellowing as the only flaw. The box is graded 'excellent+' and features factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no rips, fading or stains, no creases, no price tags or marks from tags and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape). The only flaws are very minor wear as shown, some corner wear and a small sliver of litho damage measuring 1/2" long by 1/16" wide on the right long side. Shipping insurance is required on this kit.
Revell Super DC-8 61 African Safari - ASA - (DC861), 1/144, 4231
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$64
Still factory sealed but the seal has split (although it does not show up in the photo, there are splits). Features optional position landing gear, excellent moldings, boarding stairs and large colorful complete ASA decals as shown on the box art.
Revell Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu Helen, 1/72, H102-800
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$56
1973 Revell Japan hardbox issue that includes a beautiful full color painting guide. Very nicely molded and detailed featuring raised and recessed details, complete cockpit, bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors and very good landing gear and engine detail. Includes a large decal sheet for many aircraft. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Taxi/Fire Chief, 1/25, 6294
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
The last full size Chevrolet with rear wheel drive was the famous (or infamous, depending on your point of view) Caprice. Described as "Beautifully Aerodynamic" or "An Upside-Down Bathtub", most folks either loved or hated the design. But there was no mistaking the popularity and reliability. Civil sales were impressive and fleet sales to taxi or public service sectors were even more so. This kit is well detailed with full engine, engine compartment, opening hood, full suspension and underbody, complete interior, optional parts for Fire Chief and Taxi versions, rubber tires and much more. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: upper control arms, radiator & front suspension to chassis; (1) side view mirror to door; light bar built. There is no other assembly. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) part, the fire-chief radio. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Messerschmitt Bf-110 G-4 - (Bf110G4), 1/32, H250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$48
Hard-to-find 1974 issue with great box artwork. This large model is well detailed for that time and features full cockpit, hinged canopies, detailed landing gear, detailed engines with removable cowls and more. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'near mint' quality assembly as follows: (1) engine block built (2 pieces). There is no other assembly. It has been inventoried with all parts and instructions present. NOTE: missing decals. The box is 'good-' because of the pen writing and split lower side as shown.
Revell Western Figure Set - Miniature Masterpiece, 1/48, H509-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$85
Rare early Revell kit from 1955. Very well molded and detailed kit contains everything you need for the western diorama on the box top- nine animals, six cowboys, fence, saddle, pail, packs, rifle, skull, wagon wheel and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed 'krinkle' bag and includes instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glasser (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, 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.
Revell Martin Mariner PBM-5 - Lodela Issue, 1/118, H175
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
Lodela issue. From the same molds as the detailed 1950s 'S' kit. Ideal builder. Features rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position crew doors and rotating props. Although from old molds, this builds into a nice model. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one flat bomb bay door, which is very easily made. Otherwise complete with all other parts present and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: top wing is broken cleanly in half. It fits back together perfectly if you wish to build the kit.
Revell Northrop SM-62 Snark - Intercontinental Guided Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/80, H1801-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$65
Rare 1957 original 'S' issue with fantastic artwork. Very nicely detailed model includes drop tanks, strap on boosters, base, launcher and crew of two. Molded in the correct gloss red. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Please NOTE that the box displays 'Good' or slightly better but is graded 'Fair' because it has two closed holes near the back of the boosters and a long closed split on the box top running from the lower far left side to the end of the blue logo background on the lower right. There decals are in amazing 'excellent+' condition. The instructions are fine other than the small, closed holes in the instructions from whatever punched the holes in the box.
Revell Russian T-34 Tank S Issue, 1/40, H538-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$85
Rare original hardbox issue from 1958; not the common 1990s reproduction. This is a superb model for that time and features working flexible treads, rotating turret with elevating gun, optional position hatches, four troops and more. Never started. All parts, decals and instructions have been inventoried 100% complete and are correct for this early issue. NOTE: one side of the upper hull is cracked. It fits back together perfectly. Please note that the box displays slightly higher than the 'very good++' grade but is rated as such because there are two short (1/2" long) closed tears on the bottom of the lower right short side.
Revell Dassault Mirage III - S / E / R / RS Swiss or French Air Forces, 1/32, H185
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$75
Well detailed model from 1973 that is still a favorite 'Classic Builder.' This Mirage caan be built as one of four versions with two air forces: Swiss 'S' fighter or 'RD' Reconnaissance or 'R' French Reconnaissance or 'E' Fighter. Features detailed cockpit with hinged canopy, four underwing fuel tanks, removable Snecma Atar 9C engine, Sidewinders, 10 bombs and pilot, movable wheels and clear lights. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Douglas X-3 Stiletto Research Aircraft, 1/65, H259-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$59
Original 1955 "S" hardbox issue that features a scale tow tractor, driver & tow bar, pilot and basic cockpit, detailed main gear wells, full landing gear and the famous Revell "S" clear 'globe' display stand. Molded in the correct white and green tinted clear plastic. There is no assembly but NOTE: this kit has minor and neat painting as noted: inside of the (2) main gear doors, nose wheel, and tractor halves (very neatly done yellow with some details in red and tan. There is no other painting. Inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell VW Golf GTI 16V - Volkswagen, 1/24, RH7295
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$39
Rare Lodela issue that is well detailed. Features detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, detailed chassis with separately molded driveline, front and rear suspension, complete interior and more. Includes a very large and colorful decal sheet that is 10 x 4.4 inches. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: engine partially built (3 pieces. There is no other assembly. The exhaust is partially painted; there is no other painting. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and high-quality photocopied instructions (the original instructions are missing).
Revell German Heavy Cruiser Blucher - (Hipper Class), 1/720, 5049
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
1985 Revell of Germany reissue from the original 1974 USA molds. Can be built waterline or full hull with complete propeller and rudder detail. Features detailed deck and superstructure, rotating main 8" turrets, six dual AA gun mounts, three rangefinders, cranes, gun directors, searchlights, AR-196 floatplane and more. The Blucher had the dubious distinction of being the only capital ship sunk in WWII by coastal torpedo batteries. She was also the only German capital ship to be sunk during the Norway invasion of April 1940, repeating the history of the previous Armored Cruiser Blucher which was the only capital ship lost at the Battle of Dogger Bank in WWI. The WWII Blucher was surprised by Norwegian coastal torpedo batteries and guns from the fortress of Oscarsborg while sailing up the fjord towards Oslo.