Pyro Model Kits for sale
Pyro Model Kits, founded in the 1940s in the United States, has a storied history in the realm of plastic modeling. Initially known for producing high-quality wooden toys, Pyro transitioned to plastic model kits in the 1950s, quickly gaining popularity among hobbyists for their innovative designs and attention to detail.
Some of the most notable kits from Pyro include the 1/72 Scale B-25 Mitchell, a legendary World War II bomber, and the 1/48 Scale P-51 Mustang, celebrated for its role in the Allied victory. The 1/25 Scale 1957 Ford Thunderbird and the 1/72 Scale USS Constitution are also significant, showcasing Pyro's commitment to historical accuracy and craftsmanship. Although the company faced challenges in the 1970s, Pyro's legacy endures through its classic kits, which continue to inspire modelers today.
Pyro IJN Musashi Battleship - Table Top Navy, 1/1200, C392-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$16
Small scale ship kit from the Table Top Navy series. Very nicely done kits for their time. Can be built full hull or waterline. Features propeller and shaft detail, separately molded turrets, stacks, many superstructure parts and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and instructions. Many of the Pyro kits came from Eagle (then Eaglewall) molds in England. Eaglewall went out of business around 1962 and Pyro acquired at least some of the molds. Pyro reissued some of these kits in the mid 1960s with AJ Rudisill artwork. Evidently the line was successful, as Pyro then cut some of their own molds and expanded the series significantly. The earlier issues have the full color artwork and a three digit part number. Later issues have a 'B' or 'C' in front of the three digit kit number; some have simplified box art that is a modification of the original Rudisill paintings by painting out most of the background. Pyro issued these kits into the late 1960 when Life-Like took over the molds. Some were reissued by Life-Like.
Pyro IJN Syokaku Aircraft Carrier - Shokaku - Table Top Navy, 1/1200, C387-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$24
Small scale ship kit from the Table Top Navy series and very nicely molded for their time. Can be built full hull or waterline and features propeller and shaft detail, separately molded island and other deck details and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and instructions. Many of the Pyro kits came from Eagle (then Eaglewall) molds in England. Eaglewall went out of business around 1962 and Pyro acquired at least some of the molds. Pyro reissued some of these kits in the mid 1960s with AJ Rudisill artwork. Evidently the line was successful, as Pyro then cut some of their own molds and expanded the series significantly. The earlier issues have the full color artwork and a three digit part number. Later issues have a 'B' or 'C' in front of the three digit kit number; some have simplified box art that is a modification of the original Rudisill paintings by painting out most of the background. Pyro issued these kits into the late 1960 when Life-Like took over the molds. Some were reissued by Life-Like.
Pyro Gloster Gladiator, 1/48, P607-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$26
Still factory sealed. This large 1/48 scale 'Stringbag' is from the 1960s and high quality Inpact molds. It is an excellent kit for that time with good detail, subtle fabric texture where appropriate, good cockpit, complete engine, pilot with positionable arms, full rigging instructions and more
Pyro Monitor and Merrimac Ironclads - American Civil War, C257-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
1960s hardbox issue with great ironclad-battle artwork by AJ Rudisill. These are very good models of the two American Civil War ships that spelled the end of the wooden ship age. In March of 1862, the Merrimac put to sea to raise the Union Blockade off the James River. There she sank the Cumberland and Congress. The Monitor, the Union's only ironclad and the first turret ship, was rushed to the scene. The epic battle between the two iron-clad ships ended in a draw, with the Merrimac suffering a little more damage than the Monitor. The Merrimac was blown up to avoid capture; the Monitor sank in a gale in 1862. The Monitor is 10 inches long and the Merrimac is 11 inches long when built. Both are full hull models and include display stands. Never started. The Monitor is still in the factory sealed bag. The Merrimac was never factory sealed and has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts present. Includes instructions for both ships. Although dated, these kits are generally considered superior to the Lindberg issues of the same ships.
Pyro Santa Maria Columbus' Flag Ship, C314-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$26
Early hardbox issue with fantastic box artwork. Small scale ship kit about 5.5 inches long when assembled. Nicely molded. Includes full hull, molded wood plank and wood grain detail, many separately molded deck details including cannon, masts, billow sails and display stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Pyro Aston Martin Le Mans International Speedster, 1/32, C321-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$42
In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In this case, they used the car at the Montagu Motor Museum in Brockenhurst, Hant, England. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels and a removable hood or 'bonnet.' Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Pyro 1932 Lincoln KB Sport Convertible, 1/32, C342-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$36
1965 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of its kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. The model includes real rubber tires, chrome plated parts, clear windshields and light lenses and colored injection molded parts. Features detailed chassis with suspension, gas tank and steering linkage, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels, optional convertible top and removable hood. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions.
Pyro 1932 Chrysler Imperial 8 Cylinder Roadster, 1/32, C411-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$36
1966 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. The model includes rubber tires and color, chrome plated & clear plastic parts. Features detailed chassis with suspension, steering linkage and gas tank, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels, removable hood and dual mount rear spares. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Pyro Hawker Fury RAF - (ex Inpact), 1/48, P608-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$20
This large 1/48 scale Fury is from the 1960s and high quality Inpact molds. An excellent kit for that time which features very good detail, subtle fabric texture where appropriate, good cockpit, pilot with positionable arms, full rigging instructions and more. Includes very colorful checkerboard decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Pyro The Grand Banks Fishing Schooner Gertrude L. Thebaud, 206
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$89
1950s large scale, accurate model of this famous schooner. Very well detailed and features one-piece hull, decks with engraved wood planking detail, separately molded and detailed deck fittings including windlass, capstan, hatches, skylights, galley stack, bitts, binnacle, fife rails, vents, cleats and more, detailed deck house, ship's boat with seats & oars, rigging blocks, deadeyes, detailed & illustrated step-by-step rigging guide, metal chain, standing and running rigging thread and more. The excellent pictorial and text fold-out instructions also include the story of this famous ship. Molded in tan and dark wood colors with factory painted green hull below the waterline. Never started. The dark wood parts are still in the original factory sealed bag; all other parts have been inventoried and are complete. With instructions and all of the colorful internal factory display cardboard is still present and in excellent condition.
Pyro American Cup Racer - With Sails, 1/96, B328-400
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$78
Mid 1960s large-scale model of the famous schooner that would race between New York and Bermuda. Very nicely detailed and measures about 19 inches long when built. Features a one piece hull with separately molded rudder, full deck fittings, small boats with oars, multi-piece masts with separate gaffs, full vacuform billowing sails, rigging material and instructions for both standing and running rigging. The hull is molded in dark gloss green and the other parts are molded in a lite tan and swirl dark wood plastic. The kit has never been started. The dark wood parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The other parts have been inventoried complete including instructions. The vacuform sails are in mint condition.
Pyro Sea Going Diesel Tugboat Despatch No. 9 of Standard Oil, 1/76, 207
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$69
From the late 1950s. Rare, early original Pyro issue with large colorful box and internal blue packing inserts. Very nicely detailed for that time and measures 13.5 inches long when assembled. Includes crew members and rigging material. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. Please note, this very early issue was not made with decals. The box is intact but has wear and the hole at left as shown. Despatch No.9 was built by the Tampa Marine Corporation in Florida in 1945 for the fleet of tugs operated by Standard Oil of California in Sacramento Bay and the San Joaquin River.
Pyro 1931 Cadillac Sport Phaeton V-16, 1/32, C344-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$42
1965 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels and a removable hood. Molded in green and clear with chrome plated parts and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Pyro 1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe, 1/32, C308-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$36
1960s Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes colored injection molded parts, clear parts, detailed chassis and complete interior. Ideal for slot car conversion. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Pyro 1911 Stevens-Duryea Tourer, 1/32, C453-125
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$35
1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes rubber tires, brass plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood or 'bonnet.' This kit has not been started. The parts have been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Pyro Aston Martin 1931 International, 1/32, C337-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. Features detailed chassis, complete motor and interior and a removable hood or 'bonnet.' Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
Pyro Rolls Royce Towne Car, 1/32, C349-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
1967 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. Features detailed chassis, full front and rear suspension, steering linkage, complete motor, removable hood, full interior, realistic inner and outer spoke wheels and more. With clear, chrome plated & black molded parts and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Pyro Mercedes Benz SS Tourer, 1/32, C350-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$39
1966 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of it's kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. The model includes rubber tires, chrome plated parts, colored injection molded parts and clear parts. Features detailed chassis, suspension and exhaust, complete motor and interior, spoked wheels and a removable hood. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Pyro Mercedes Benz SSK Sportswagen, 1/32, C348-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$38
1966 Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of their kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. Features detailed chassis, complete motor & interior and a removable hood. Molded in colored plastic and clear with chrome plated parts and rubber tires. Never started. The colored plastic parts are still in the factory sealed bag. The clear, chrome parts and tires were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes instructions.
Pyro Bristol Bulldog - (ex Inpact), 1/48, P609-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$20
This model dates from the 1960s and is from quality Inpact molds. Very nicely molded and features full engine with 14 pieces, very good cockpit, pilot figure, separately molded rudder & aileron control horns, clear canopy, very fine 'fabric' texture where the real aircraft was cloth covered and more. Includes a large, extensive and colorful decal sheet for the box art aircraft. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.