Plastic Model Kits
Revell Douglas DC-7 Flagship American Airlines - Kikoler Brazil Issue, 1/122, H219
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$115
Rare. Still factory sealed and rare; the seal has shrunk slightly and drawn the box top slightly cocnave. This is the A. Kikoler issue which was made in Brazil. Kikoler was especially active in the modeling field and as a jobber for Revell; so much so that Revell would regularly ship molds to Brazil and Kikoler would send them back when production was complete. The kit is from the same molds and uses the same box art as the famous Pre 'S' issue.
Revell 1903 Cadillac Highway Pioneers, 1/32, H35-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$36
1960 issue hardbox with full artwork; Highway Pioneers prior to this year simply had generic artwork and an ink stamped name on the box ends was the only way to identify the contents. This kit has never been started. All parts are still sealed in the factory bag. Includes instructions. The box would rate much higher than 'very good++' but there is age foxing on some of the box side panels. 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 Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B - No. 609 Sq Mavis Pinky Stark, 1/32, 85-4663
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$48
1996 release features full cockpit detail and hinged entry/exit door, detailed Napier Sabre Engine with removable engine cowl, movable wheels and prop and decals for Flight Officer L.W.F. "Pinky" Stark with 18 locomotive kills to his credit. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell RF-4E Phantom II (F-4F) - Luftwaffe F-4F or 'Immelmann' RF-4E, 1/32, 4754
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$74
From 1985. Large F-4F kit is well molded and includes a very large and colorful decal sheet for one of two versions. Features full cockpit, optional position canopies, pilot figures, removable J79 engine, folding wing tips, movable arresting hook, optional recon nose and clear camera ports, optional position landing gear, drop tanks, AIM-9 Sidewinders, iron bombs, detailed radar with removable radome and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Fairchild F-27 - Lodela Issue, 1/94, H297
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$74
Still factory sealed. Revell Lodela issue. This issue retained the beautiful "S" artwork. Well detailed kit includes moving rudder, flaps and elevators, rotating wheels and props, Fairchild decals and loading ramp.
Revell Consolidated B-24D Liberator - With Tow Tractor - (Ex-Monogram), 1/48, 85-5625
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$68
Still factory sealed. From quality ex-Monogram molds and features full interior, landing gear, gear well and bomb bay detailing, rotating propellers, turrets & wheels, pivoting nose wheel, bomb load, optional waist gun position fuselage covers, optional position bomb doors, boarding ladder, crew of four amd more.
Revell 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Customizing Kit - Stock or Custom, 1/32, H1231
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$44
Still factory sealed. This is the 1996 reissue from the original 1956 'S' kit molds. Features a stock 1956 Chrysler New Yorker model and 78 customizing accessories such as turtle fins, mirrors, spotlights, hood scoops, side stacks, 'shark' fender fins, continental extension kit, antennas, 8 disc and bumper bullets, fender skirts and more.
Revell Curtiss Hawk 75A (P-36) - Finnish Air Force, 1/72, H658
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$32
1966 Revell of Great Britain issue with unique artwork and Finnish Air Force markings. Most Great Britian issues had special features; this one has a working canopy and expanded decal sheet. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell USS John Paul Jones DD-932 - Forrest Sherman Class Destroyer, 1/320, H309
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$78
Very nicely detailed kit from 1971 which measures over 15 inches long when assembled. Features rotating turrets, elevating guns, torpedo tubes, radar, decals and flag sheet. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions.
Revell Boeing 707 / 307C Luftwaffe, 1/139, H108
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$42
Rare 1971 Revell of Germany issue. Never started. Features moving rudder, optional position cabin crew/passenger boarding doors, detailed engines and full landing gear detail. The kit is mint inside - all parts, decals and instructions are still in the factory sealed bag.
Revell 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, 1/25, H1203
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
1976 reissue of the popular kit. This kit is very well detailed and molded. Features opening hood, detailed engine and transmission, Goodyear Custom wide tread tires on Cragar Mach 8 Wheels, full interior and detailed chassis and suspension. Molded in chrome plate, blue, clear and with black tires. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. NOTE: the chrome windshield frame is broken but both parts are there so you can repair it (which is best done by gluing it around the clear windshield).
Revell Piasecki H-16 Transporter - Air Power Issue, 1/96, H138
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$32
1960s Air Power issue, made by Revell of Germany with English instructions. From the original 1950 "S" kits molds and well detailed for that time featuring good cockpit, crew members, opening rear cargo bay doors and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
MPM Grumman F3F-1 Fighter - VF-4 Red Rippers USS Ranger / VF-3 USS Saratoga CV3 1937 - (F3F F3F1), 1/72, 72077
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$38
Very nicely done limited issue model featuring very fine recessed panel lines, resin castings, photoetched details, film instruments, very good cockpit, detailed landing gear and enclosed gear wells, rigging drawings and more. Includes a four view painting guide and decals for the two colorful aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Russian Mig-19, 1/48, 66-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$129
Dated 1958 with fantastic Jo Kotula artwork; however, the lack of 'Famous Fighters' in the oval boarder logo means that this kit is from the early 1960s. Molded in a stunning gloss dark green and clear plastic and includes the Aurora two-piece clear 'triangle' base display stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Instructions and decals are both in remarkable 'excellent+++' condition. Please note that the box top displays as 'near mint' but is graded only 'very good' because there are tape residue (not tears, residue) at the center of the two long sides.
Revell History Makers Thor and Jupiter IRMB Missiles, 1/110, 8639
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$74
1983 limited edition. The two model inside are reissues of the two rare "S" kits from the late 1950s and make perfect 'Classic Builders.' Originally these were two separate kits. Thor comes with a complete launcher/trailer, display base, truck and support equipment. Jupiter comes with launcher, truck and transport trailer, erecting crane and base. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes 'excellent+++' decals and instructions.
Lindberg Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, 1/48, 534-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
1950s issue with early classic box art by Ray Gaedke. This is a very fine model for that time and features a detailed engine, removable cowling, very good dual cockpits, two pilots, ground crewman, aircraft tail dolly, rigging drawing and more. Molded in a beautiful gloss yellow and clear. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. There is very light age foxing on the box top.
Revell Boeing P-26A - Great Britain Issue, 1/72, H656
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$22
1960s Revell of Great Britain issue with unique box art. There are two GB issues and this is the one with the slightly larger box. The model features very good engine detail, pilot and basic cockpit, rotating propeller & wheels and more. As with most GB issues, the decal sheet is improved and includes full-horizontal and vertical stabilizer size white & red markings with leading edge black scallops, all white and blue cowling stripes, white and blue side fuselage stripes, white and black headrest markings, squadron markings and national insignia / US Army text and aircraft number. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
AMT Douglas A-20B/C Havoc - RAF or USAAF - (A-20B A-20C A20B/C), 1/48, 8644
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$46
Still factory sealed. From 1995 and long out of production. Large scale 1/48 Havoc builds the "B" or "C" variant. Includes decals for USAAF 86th BS, 47 BG Italy 1943 and RAF No.114 Sq North Africa 1942. Very well molded kit with over 95 parts featuring all recessed panel lines, highly detailed cockpit and bomb bay, rear gunners station, optional parts for different variants, optional position bomb bay doors, weighted tires, optional position landing gear. optional long range ferry tank and more.
Aurora P-38 Lightning Brooklyn - Famous Fighters of All Nations, 1/48, 99-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$325
First issue early 1950s from the Aurora Brooklyn factory. Molded with correct light gloss blue and clear plastic with correct Brooklyn stand, decals and instructions. Even has original packing tissue paper. Decals are in beautiful condition and are still flat. Box is excellent with light scuffing as the only flaws. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Aurora issues of the 1/48 scale P-38 are interesting to say the least. The first issue is the Brooklyn kit with the P-38/B-24 box artwork. Inside, the plastic is light blue with minimal surface detail and a clear canopy and rectangular stand that says 'Aurora Plastic Corp. Brooklyn, 4, N.Y.'. There are no landing gear, gear doors or mass balances. The second issue has identical box art, plastic color, decals and rectangular stand, but the box and instructions says 'West Hempstead' instead of Brooklyn. The clear stand mold has had 'Brooklyn' milled out, and there is no location on the stand. The third issue has the same artwork, but the full color 'Aurora Line' logo is used - but the big changes were on the inside. Aurora modified the molds, adding a pitot tube, elevator mass balances and landing gear struts, wheels and doors. The decals and stand remain the same, but the new instructions reflect the changes to the molds. This time the kit is molded in an attractive metallic blue. The fourth issue dropped the Jim Cox artwork in favor of a new P-38 flying from right to left across a threatening sky. The plastic still metallic light blue and the decals and stand remain unchanged. The new details were retained. The fifth issue was 1959. The oval 'Famous Fighters' logo was used with Jo Kotula artwork of two P-38s. The detail level of the kit remained the same, but it was molded in olive drab and clear. The newer 'Triangle' base was added at this time. Further issues kept this box artwork, but the oval logo changed as well as the price extensions.
Aoshima IJN Atago 1944 Heavy Cruiser - Ironclad Issue Takao Class Ironclad - Plus Gold Medal Models Photoetch Superdetail Set, 1/350, 038857
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$154
Includes the superb Gold Medal Models #35042 Brass Takao Class Cruiser PE Detail Set which is designed for this kit; it is never used and complete with all parts and instructions. The actual model is the finest kit every produced of this subject. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.