Matchbox Kits for sale
Matchbox model kits originated in 1970, produced by the British company Lesney Products. Initially known for their die-cast toy cars, Matchbox expanded into plastic model kits in the 1970s. Their 1/72 scale military aircraft and 1/76 scale military vehicles gained popularity for their distinctive two- or three-color parts. In 1997, Matchbox was acquired by Mattel, further broadening its reach. Revell Germany purchased the Matchbox kit molds in the early 1990s and continues to occasionally reissue old Matchbox kits.
Matchbox Hawker Siddeley HS-125 600 - (Hawker 125 Series 600), 1/72, PK-110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$54
This is the only 1/72 scale model of the popular and successful 600 series HS-125 business jet. Includes decals for first HS Demo Aircraft or RAF No. 32 Squadron. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts present including decals and instructions. The Series 600 of the DH/HS125 line had numerous improvements over the 1A, 1AR, 3A, 3AR and 400 series. First, the 600 had the new Viper 601-22 engines, increased weight, increased cruise and max speeds, stretched fuselage allowing two more passengers, increased range with a new dorsal tank, revised aileron tab arrangements and aileron control gearing and improved aerodynamics and the longer fuselage and sloping windshield allowed the removal of the distinctive top 'hump' of all the previous series. These physical changes gave the aircraft a dramatically new appearance of beauty and a certain aggressiveness on the ground. Inside, the stand-up cabin was retained and the interiors as luxurious as ever. One 600 that was US based was unusually fast - it cruised at a full 30 knots more than the other 600s under the same conditions! Hawker Siddeley sent teams to examine the aircraft and never did determine the reason for such outstanding performance.
Matchbox Dornier Do-18 Civil or Military G-1/V-2 - Luftwaffe Calais-based 3/KuFlGr 406 (1940) or 2/KuFlGr 506 Kiel 1938 or Civil D-AANE 'Zyklon' Lufthansa South Atlantic Mail Service (1938), 1/72, PK-409
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$35
This model from 1979 that includes parts for all versions - civil Lufthansa South Atlantic Mail Service 1938 and two Luftwaffe aircraft. Includes color painting guide (on the back of the box and decals for all three also. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Lufthansa was a pioneer in trans-oceanic mail services and the Do-15 and Do-18 grew to fit this need. Given the German interests in South America, it was no surprise that they established one of the first airmail services between Europe and that continent. This kit will build one of those aircraft, the Lufthansa South Atlantic Mail Aircraft (1938) D-AANE 'Zyklon' or the military version. The Do-18 was an improved D0-15 'Wal' and set several records during its long useful life.
Matchbox TWO Hawker Hunter T.Mk7 And MkF.6 - Mk.7 Blue Diamonts RAF Lecondfield 1962 / Mk.F.6 RAF No. 58 Sq Wittering April 1974, 1/72, PK-117
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$34
SALE!! Includes two models in one box. Both are never started. Kit #1 is inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Kit #2 is missing (1) part, the T.Mk7 canopy but includes all of the parts for the other version, decals and instructions. This is the special issue dated 1983 with Blue Diamonds markings.
Matchbox Westland Wessex Hu 5 / HAS 32 - Royal Navy or Royal Australian Navy (RAN), 1/72, 40133
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
Dated 1992. This is a fine kit of the Westland-built licensed S.58. It features all of the parts to build the HU5 or the HAS31 variants, very fine raised panel lines, very good complete cockpit, full rear fuselage floor, rescue winch, working rotors, opening side cabin door, folded (stowed) or flight position tail section and more. Includes a three view painting guide and markings for Royal Navy and RAN. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Matchbox Douglas F3D-2 Skyknight - (F3D2), 1/72, PK-134
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
From 1987 and part of the famous Matchbox '3 Colours' kits. This well molded kit features a two-seat cockpit, fine raised and recessed panel lines, drop tanks, optional position landing gear, folded or unfolded wings and more. Includes a full color paint guide and decals for F3D-2T2 VF-121 Miramar 1958 and F3D-2T2 USMC K6 Airfield South Korea 1953. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Heinkel He-115 - Luftwaffe 1 Staffel Kustenfliegergruppe 506 Luftflotte 5 Norway 1941 / Sweden No.1 Squadron F2 Wing Galo July 1940, 1/72, 40405
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
1998 issue that features very fine raised and recessed surface detail, basic cockpit with pilot, gunner & bombardier/observer figures, detailed engine fronts, rotating propellers, floats with boarding ladders and more. Includes four-view paint guides and extensive decals for Swedish Air Force and Luftwaffe version. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless - US Marines VMSB-231 1944 / A-24B French Air Force 1944 / Royal New Zealand Air Force 25 DBS 1944, 1/32, PK-503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$40
Big 1/32 scale SBD from 1977 that is nicely molded and detailed for that time. Features two crew members, detailed cockpit, 5 section clear canopy set that can be displayed opened or closed, Wright Cyclone engine, perforated dive flaps, 1000 lb bomb load & yoke and more. Includes decals for US Navy, French Air Force and New Zealand. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Matchbox T-80B Soviet Main Battle Tank - (T80) - USSR 10th Tank Guards Division In East German 1988, 1/76, 40183
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$14
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Nicely made kit in the famous Matchbox 1/76 armor series.
Matchbox Sa-365N Dauphin - (SA-365), 1/72, PK-38
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$26
Dated 1983. Very well molded for that time and includes color painting guide and markings for civil version or French Air Force. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox M-1 Abrams Battle Tank, 1/76, 40179
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$12
Very well molded and detailed kit from the famous Matchbox 1/76 armor series. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Challenger Main Battle Tank, 1/76, 40178
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
Very nicely molded kit from the Matchbox 1/76 scale series. Includes decals for Royal Hussars, 2nd Troop Leader "A" Sq. British Army of the Rhine West Germany 1986 or 2nd Royal Tank Regiment Squadron Leader "C" Squadron, British Army of the Rhine, West Germany 1987. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox TWO MBB BK-117 or MBB-Kawaksaki BK-117 - ADAC EMS Service / Aero Asahi Japan, 1/72, PK-48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown. Kit #1 is never started and inventoried complete with all parts, including decals and instructions. NOTE: Kit #2 has minor and 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: (2) seats and (1) control stick to the cockpit floor. There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This very nice model is dated 1988. Features good detail inside and out and includes a color paint guide and decals for ADAC EMS Service and Aero Asahi Japan.
Matchbox Westland Wessex HU.5, 1/72, 40136
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$22
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Dated 1991. Very nicely molded model that features very fine raised detail, very good cockpit and rear cabin, opening cabin door, optional parts for stowed flight position tail and rotor and more.
Matchbox USS Indianapolis CA35 Heavy Cruiser, 1/700, PK165
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$16
Dated 1979. Well detailed water line model that is molded in two colors. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Dornier Do-28 Skyservant - Federal German Navy Kiel or Swedish Red Cross Biafra Nigeria 1969, 1/72, PK-107
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$24
1973 issue of this fine model that features full interior and more. Includes three-view, full color paint guide and decals for both aircraft listed. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Matchbox TWO Yak-15, 1/72, 40143
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$17
SALE!! Includes two models in one box. Kit #1 is never started and is still in the internal factory sealed bag. Includes decals and instructions. Kit #2 is never started and inventoried 100% complete. Includes instructions and decals.
Matchbox Grumman F9F-4 Panther - VMF-314 MCAS Cherry Point or Blue Angels 1951-53 - (F9F4), 1/72, PK-124
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$27
Still factory sealed and dated 1986. This well molded kit features markings for F9F-5 Blue Angels 1951-53 or F9F-4 VMF-314 1954. Underwing weapons are included for the Marine version
Matchbox TWO Dassault Mystere IVa - French No 2 Sq Cambrai 1955 / No 200 Sq Israeli Air Force 1967, 1/72, PK-47
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$26
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box. Kit #1 is never started, complete and includes decals and instructions. Kit #2 is complete with all parts, decals and instructions but NOTE: wing halves are built to 'professional' quality. There is no other assembly. Dated 1986. These well molded kits have fine panel line detail, drop tanks, optional position landing gear and decals for both aircraft.
Matchbox McDonnell F-101F / RF-101B / CF-101B Voodoo - USAF (2) and RCAF, 1/72, PK-411
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
This model from 1982 features parts and markings to build all three listed versions. Includes a full color paint guide (on the back of the box) and decals for F-101F 'Happy Hooligans' 178 FIS of the North Dakota ANG in 1973 (natural finish), RF-101B 192 TRS Nevada Air National Guard, 1972 and CR-101B No. 409 'Night Hawk' Sqn 1970. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Armstrong Whitworth Meteor - NF.14 / 12 / 11 - RAF or Belgian Markings, 1/72, PK-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$24
Still factory sealed and dated 1986. Rare radar-equipped night fighter two seater variant. Contains parts for the NF12, NF14 and NF11 variants. Includes markings for RAF 84 Sq. (NF.12) RAF 85 Sq. (NF.14) or Belgian 11 Sq. (NF.11).