Revell Model Kits
Revell Avro Lancaster MKI - S For Sugar or Q for Queenie, 1/72, H207-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$39
Original 1965 hardbox issue. S For Sugar flew 137 missions in WWII, more than any other surviving Bomber Command aircraft. Kit has movable control surfaces, opening bomb bay doors, retractable landing gear and full crew. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Santa Maria Columbus Ship - With Sails, 1/89, H336-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$59
Second issue from 1960 which retained the magnificent 'S' boxart. Large scale model with excellent detail typical of all older Revell sailing ship kits. Comes with 7 figures, full hull with display stand, rigging thread, rigging diagrams, and colorful markings. The kit has never been started. Inventoried with all parts, decals, colorful flag sheet, sails and instructions present. NOTE: the instructions have minor bug damage. The sails are only 'fair' with cracks and some damage. The box top displays nicely but the lower box (the 'tray') is poor and taped up significantly.
Revell Aerobee Hi Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1814-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$98
First issue hardbox kit dated 1958 with great box art. Not the common reissue. An excellent kit for that time, featuring removable missile, firing arm with working piston and cylinder, movable wheels, tow bar and detailed crew figures. Molded in the correct gloss gray and white. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell Convair Atlas - America's First Interncontinental Ballistic Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/110, H1822-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$580
Dated 1960. Very rare ICBM and the first and only issue of this incredibly well detailed Revell 'S' kit. The molds were altered to make the Mercury Atlas kit, so reissues are impossible. The box grades 'Excellent' with wonderful color and gloss, four solid corners, no price tags or tag marks, no tape and no tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The box has general wear as shown. The kit features elevating missile support arms and hinged break-away supports, complete launching base, ramp and pad, missile truck and trailer that elevates 90 degrees to load missile and crew. Molded in correct white, gray and yellow. Inside, it has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decals are 100% intact, flat and in 'excellent' condition with typical light yellowing; the instructions are in 'very good' condition. Shipping insurance is required for this kit. From my friend Stephen Payne, Major, USAF (Ret): The launch pad in both kits used Launch Complex - 14 (also known asSpace Launch Complex-14 or "Slic-14") as their example. LC-14 waspart of what was known as ICBM Row at Cape Canaveral and originally usedto test the Atlas ICBM prior to being converted for the Mercury Spaceprogram (starting with John Glenn's orbital mission). The yellow & white trailers seen here were the gaseous nitrogen tube bank trailers. The nitrogen trailer in both Atlas kits came from the accessories associated with the Revell Thor kit. Having spent 5 years working at the Cape, I passed this site numerous times. Unfortunately, time & the elements have resulted in the removal of all ruminants of SLC-14. Only the memorial (with associated timecapsule) remains.
Revell Douglas DC-9 Ozark Airlines, 1/120, H247
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$75
Still factory sealed. Hard to find Lodela issue with unique box art and very colorful Ozark decals. 'Short' DC-9 is from the original mid-1960s molds.
Revell Airborne Marines Gift Set - A-4D Skyhawk and HRS-1 Helicopter, 1/48, G271-195
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$295
From 1956 - the first and only issue of this rare holiday season gift set. Contains the A-4D Skyhawk and HRS-1 both with US Marine markings. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape, price tags, torn or missing litho. However, it has the typical 'cross hatch' marks from the original ribbon that Revell shipped these kits with as well as heavy ribbon marks along the top as shown; there is also moderate wear on the top long side. Inside, the HRS-1 is molded in the correct dark blue plastic and the famous clear Revell base and correct Marines decals for this this issue. The A-4 is molded in the correct medium gray with the clear base and correct and colorful Marines markings for this kit. The instructions are correct also and show these unique decals on the models. The kits have never been started. Both are still in the factory sealed internal bags and include decals and instructions in excellent condition.
Revell Augusta-Bell AB-205 - Luftwaffe SAR or Italian Air Force, 1/48, H2282
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
Rare Revell-ESCI issue. This model features excellent detail, interior with cockpit, opening doors, engine and more. Includes decals for both air forces. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell SWAT Police Helicopter - Hughes 500 - (OH-6A Cayuse), 1/32, H161
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$89
Still factory sealed. 1977 issue and rare in this condition. Large 1/32 scale kit featuring fine raised details, complete cockpit and passenger compartment, pilot figure, working main and tail rotors and SWAT Police decal markings for N765IR and including the four large white door markings. Usually olded in black and clear (However, I cannot confirm that since it is factory sealed).
Revell Peterbilt Black Widow - 353 Tractor Semi Truck, 1/25, 7526
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$215
Still factory sealed 'round tape' sealed. Rare 1990 issue features hundreds of pieces, fully detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, complete cab and sleeper interior, opening doors, full underside suspension, exhaust and chassis detail, rubber tires and much more.
Revell John Travolta's 1979 Pontiac Firebird Fever, 1/25, 1387
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$62
1979 issue features 455 CID Pontiac engine, custom full interior with Reccaro seats, custom flared fenders, Racemark steering wheel, T-Roof with tinted panels, opening 'shaker' hood, 'Whale Tail' rear spoiler, custom instrument panel and custom Travolta decals. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in amazing 'near mint' condition.
Revell A4D Skyhawk (A-4) - 'S' Issue, 1/51, H232-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$159
1956 original issue 'S' kit. It is easy to see why the Revell kits of the 1950s are considered the apex of box artwork. Molded in correct gloss gray, with the famous clear, round Revell 'Globe' stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Instructions and decals are 'excellent' and flat with slight age yellowing as the only significant flaw. The box has factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners (and no repairs), no tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape), no tags, tag pulls or marks, and no tears. Flaws include very light and isolated edge and corner wear as shown and more edge wear on the bottom of the two short side panels. The box is certainly not perfect but in a highly displayable condition.
Revell Boeing B-52 Giant Stratofortress - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/175, H207-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$179
2nd release of this classic Pre 'S' kit from 1954. Features the higher profile box (1.5" high) in "excellent++" condition, like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape or price tags or marks from them. The kit has not been started. Inside, the kit is like new. All parts and paperwork is still sealed in the factory bag. This was among Revell's first attempts to internal factory seal an entire aircraft kit.
Revell Douglas DC-8 AeroMexico - Lodela Issue (DC851), 1/143, H4404
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$145
Still factory sealed and very rare. This is the Revell Lodela issue with AeroMexico decals. Although I do not know for certain, judging from the length of the box and the photo, the kit inside is the original "S" issue short DC-8.
Revell Aerobee Hi Missile - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1814-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM++
$149
Rare first issue hardbox from 1958 and not the common reissue. It is the finest example I have ever seen with the box top is in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no creases, stains or tears, no missing litho, and no price tags or tag marks and no tape or tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The only flaws are very light and isolated corner and edge wear. Features firing arm with working piston and cylinder, movable wheels, tow bar and detailed crew figures. Molded in the correct gloss gray and white. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell F8U-2N Crusader Famous Artist Series - (F8U2N), 1/67, H167-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$46
1960 hardbox issue with fantastic artwork titled 'Prepare To Intercept' by George Akimoto. All Famous Artist Series included framable artwork by some of the best names in aviation illustration. This issue immediately followed the 'S' releases and shares the same molds. It features pilot figure & cockpit, full landing gear, folding wingtips, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'good' because of the tear on the left of the box and a 1"x1" price tag tear on the left short side. There are no trading stamps or cards present.
Revell Lockheed F-94C Starfire - With Modeling Tools And Markings for Three Aircraft - Takara Issue, 1/56, H123-500
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$34
Rare 1977 Revell Takara Japan issue with unique box artwork and collectible high-gloss box top. The kit is molded from the original Pre-'S' molds. As with most Japan releases, this one includes special features. In this case there are modeling tools (4 clamps, tweezers, pinpoint glue applicator and body putty spreader) and a special decal sheet and painting guide for three different Starfires. Never started and the parts, decals and accessory tools are all still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Revell Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Whip-Fly, 1/54, H152-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$59
1960 issue of the rare 'Whip Fly' series. Hardbox artwork for this series was 'action' photos by Tom Kelly. Whip-Fly kits contain the aircraft model with nose ballast, a metal control ring, 12 feet of control line and a control handle so that you could spin the aircraft around in circles. This kit has never been started. It is either still in the internally sealed factory bag or has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Boeing IM-99 Bomarc - With Launcher - S Issue, 1/47, H1806-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$175
Original release from 1957 and in exceptional condition inside and out. The box is in 'excellent+' condition which is very rare; the blue on these boxes was easily damaged. The model is highly detailed for that time and features a fully operational launcher and crew. Molded in black. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Lockheed F-104C and F-104G Starfighter - USAF or Luftwaffe, 1/48, H236
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$39
Still factory sealed. 1977 issue. Has all parts and decals for both versions. Includes highly detailed cockpit with 3-D instrument panel, M-61 Vulcan cannon with optional position hatch, optional position landing gear, and more.
Revell 1910 Cadillac Limousine Factory Display - Built Up With Base - Highway Pioneers, 1/32
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$59
This is a Revell-factory built display built for hobby shop promotional use around 1954/55. The intention was simple- if hobby shops would purchase and show these attractively built displays, potential buyers would see them and immediately purchase the kit. This probably worked well; but the hitch was that these displays were expensive for the 1950s, so few hobby shops could afford them. There were other difficulties too. Once in public, there was heavy attrition; parts easily broke, and when the new kits came out next year, they were thrown away to make room for more. Which makes condition of this one even more exceptional. The actual model is very neatly built and Revell factory airbrushed. You can always tell the Revell-built models by the airbrushing and the way the parts were masked. The actual car is complete, nothing is broken and there are no repairs. Even the base is in very good condition; however the clear cover is missing and the car could use a cleaning. 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.