Renwal Model Kits for sale
Renwal Model Kits, founded in 1949 in the United States, became known for its innovative and detailed plastic model kits, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s. The company initially focused on military and aircraft models, gaining recognition for its high-quality products. One of its most notable releases was the 1/32 scale Flying Tiger P-40 Warhawk, which debuted in 1965 and showcased intricate details that appealed to model enthusiasts.
In 1967, Renwal introduced the Dinosaur series, which included kits like the 1/40 scale Tyrannosaurus Rex, capturing the imagination of both children and adults. The company also ventured into science fiction with the Star Trek USS Enterprise model in the 1970s, tapping into the popular culture of the time. Despite its eventual decline in the late 1970s, Renwal's legacy endures among collectors, with many of its kits still cherished for their craftsmanship and historical significance in the modeling community.
Renwal Skysweeper 75mm Anti-Aircraft Gun - M51 (D48), 1/32, M552-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$95
First issue from the 1950s of this fantastic Cold War kit with 134 parts. It is very highly detailed and features almost all the moving features of the real weapon. NOTE: this kit has minor 'near mint' quality subassembly as follows: Step 1 (4 gun pieces and 8 carriage pieces) and the periscope (4 total pieces) are assembled. The main gun is not glued to the carriage assembly. There is no other assembly Inventoried and the actual gun itself is complete but NOTE: missing five figures. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions present. The Skysweeper was a 45 round-per-minute anti-aircraft gun system that was teamed with the Nike Ajax in the late 1950s/early 1960s to defend America against Soviet Attack. The gun system was radar controlled and fully mobile. It could be set up on any terrain and ready to fire in 2 minutes. The unit was considered very advanced and complex at the time; it took army maintenance crews 37 weeks each to train on the system at Aberdeen.
Renwal M-50 Ontos - The Thing With The Sting, 1/32, 85-7823
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$34
Still factory sealed. 2014 reissue from the original late 1950s/early 1960s molds. Very highly detailed for that time featuring 108 pieces, working treads, some interior detail, opening hatches and covers and more. The Ontos was a unique vehicle. Ontos is a Greek word for 'The Thing' and the vehicles lives up to that. Developed along a new concept in mobile warfare, the Ontos has little defense other than movement but a very powerful offensive punch. It carries six 106mm recoilless rifles and .50 caliber spotting rifles. The firing sequence went like this: the crew of three would get out and hand-load the six large guns. Then the Ontos would quickly move towards the target. Once sited, the gunner would fire the .50 caliber spotting rifle. This gun fired a different cartridge, a special low velocity round that matched the trajectory of the 106mm. The spotting round was very accurate and made a visible flash on striking the target. Then he could fire a full salvo of 6 or in steps of two. The 8.5 ton vehicle would then speed away, moving to a safe location to reload.
Renwal USS Shangri-La CV-38 Aircraft Carrier with Regulus I Missiles - (Essex Class Angled Deck), 1/500, 85-7819
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$74
2013 reissue from the original Renwal molds. It is issued by Revell and retains the original Renwal box art. Although an older kit, it is very well designed, molded & detailed; still considered one of the finest injection molded, angled-deck Essex class aircraft carriers near this scale. Features one piece hull with display stand, rudder, propellers and shaft alleys, very detailed separately molded hull sides, full primary and secondary AA guns with directors, highly detailed island structure with radars, direction finders, signal lights and more, separately molded life rafts and whip antennas, rotating cranes, Grumman F9F-8 Cougars (5), folded wing Cougars (7), A-3D Skywarrior (2), helicopter, three Regulus missiles with two missile trailers, one launcher, full decals including draft markings, deck and elevator markings and extensive decals for the airwing. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. I highly recommend the superb Starfighter Decals aftermarket decal sheet for this kit.
Renwal 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K - Convertible - O Scale, 1/48, 154
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$34
Still factory sealed and from the late 1960s/early 1970s. This is one of a wonderful and extensive line of 1/48 car kits from Renwal. They are perfect as a stand-alone models or for use in 1/48 dioramas and O Scale train layouts. Renwal did an excellent job on engineering & detail and they feature full interior, body and chassis parts molded in the proper colors as well as clear, chrome and/or brass plated and with real rubber tires. There is no painting required. The instructions include a history of the automobile.
Renwal USS North Carolina BB55 Battleship, 1/500, S601-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$78
Rare first issue hardbox from the late 1950s. This very high quality, full-hull model features fully detailed deck, one piece hull, nine individually elevating 16 inch guns, rotating main and secondary turrets, fully detailed forward and aft island structures with radar, gun directors and range finders, individually molded 20mm guns with shields, helicopter, full rudder and propeller detail, flag sheet and full decals including draft markings. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Renwal Lt. C.E. Nungessers Nieuport 17, 1/72, 264
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
Late 1960s issue. Features decals for Nungesser's aircraft with history of the great Ace & aircraft and an adjustable clear display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This is the post-aeroskin issue, not the aeroskin issue.
Renwal Lt. Alfred Lenzs Pfalz D-III with Aeroskin Fabric - (DIII), 1/72, 271-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$38
Contains pre-colored Aeroskin fabric created to resemble fabric covered aircraft. No painting needed since all designs are printed on the fabric. You build the inner structure of the aircraft then cover it, similar to the construction of the actual aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes Aero-Skin fabric in excellent condition and instructions.
Renwal Walker Bulldog Light Tank - With Combat Crew, 1/32, M554-229
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$69
1950s classic action model from the highly detailed Rewnal molds. Features working suspension, flexible treads, elevating gun & rotating turret, 5 crew members and soldiers, opening crew hatches, rotating and elevating machine gun, opening engine hatches that show engine detail and more. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Renwal Spad XIII Aeroskin - 1st Lt. David E Putnam's Aircraft, 1/72, 263-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$38
Contains pre-colored Aeroskin fabric created to resemble fabric covered aircraft. No painting needed since all designs are printed on the fabric. You build the inner structure of the aircraft then cover it, similar to the construction of the actual aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Even includes a full bottle of the Testors liquid cement for use with the Aeroskin fabric. While the box has water stains, the kit and Aeroskin inside is all like brand new.
Renwal Nike Ajax Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile - MIM-3 With Launcher and Crew, 1/32, M550-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$95
Fantastic kit from the 1950s in an 'excellent' condition box. The classic artwork shows the Nike Ajax blowing up what appears to be a B-17 over an American city. Judging from the fiery blast from the launching Ajax in the background, these two ground crew may not make it away from this missile in time. This is a superb model for that time that still rates well today. Features detailed missile with separating stages, operating control surfaces, operating launcher and more. The launcher is designed to connect other models to form an entire Nike Ajax Battery for the ultimate diorama. Molded in olive drab and white. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Renwal Hawk Guided Missile System - 3 Missiles With Launcher / Radar Trailer / Crew of 4, 1/32, 558
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$46
Original Renwal release from the early 1960s. This was an excellent kit for that time featuring three removable missiles, a detailed launch trailer that elevates and rotates the missiles, complete radar trailer with rotating and tilting radar housings and more. Includes a crew of four and full decals. The kit has not been started. The missiles are still sealed in the factory bag. The launcher and radar trailer were never factory sealed, and they have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Renwal USS Springfield Guided Missile Cruiser CLG-7, 1/500, 85-0602
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
2016 reisssue by Revell from the original high-quality Renwal molds. This is a full-hull model that is nicely detailed and molded. Features rotating gun turrets with individually elevating guns, rotating and elevating Terrier missile launchers, all tracking, radar and illuminators, very good superstructures, separately molded secondary and anti-aircraft guns, lifeboats, propeller and rudder detail, helicopter, display stand and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Renwal USS Washington Battleship BB-56, 1/500, S608-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Late 1950s rare first issue of this very high quality, full-hull kit. Features a one piece hull, nine individually elevating 16" guns, rotating main and secondary turrets, fully detailed forward and aft island structures with radar, gun directors and range finders, individually molded 20mm guns with shields, helicopter, full rudder and propeller detail, detailed deck, flag sheet and full decals including draft markings. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, the #45 jackstaff. Easily made from wire or pulled sprue as it is simply a flag pole. Includes all other parts, decals and instructions. The decals are flat, 100% intact and in 'excellent' condition but the white and black colors are off-register. If you want to build the model, I recommend the superb Starfighter Decals 1/500 Cold War Cruisers which has multiple sizes of hull numbers in large quantities and much more.
Renwal USS Lexington Angled Deck Aircraft Carrier - CV-16 With Regulus Guided Missiles, 1/500, S607-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$145
Hardbox issue from the late 1950s. This is far and away the most accurate injection molded kit of this ship in the Post-WWII early angled deck configuration. The USS Lexington took part in many WWII battles in the Pacific. She was placed in the reserve fleet, but was then modified into an angle-deck Essex like many of her sisters and recommissioned in 1955. This configuration is modeled upon the ship in late 1950s. Like all Renwal ships, the details are excellent and the moldings very fine. Includes Regulus I missiles and launchers, moving elevators, full hull, flag sheet, full color decals and an air wing with F9F-8 Cougars (wings folded and unfolded), A3D Skywarriors and Helicopters. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: one helicopter rotor blade is broken off but present for repair. A few horizontal stabilizer fins are broken off the F9F-8 Cougars but are also present for repair.
Renwal USS King Destroyer Leader DDG10 - Farragut Class Guided Missile Destroyer, 1/500, 603
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$110
Rare 1950s early issue with the best mold quality. This is well detailed and rare kit of the 512 foot-long large destroyer designed for anti-air and ASW duties. It features full rudder and propeller detail, excellent superstructure, separately molded main guns, 40mm mounts & 20mm cannon, twin Terrier missile launcher and all guidance and tracking units, ship's boat, life rafts and more. Includes a display stand and decals with hull number, draft markings and stern name. With display stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions. The decals have light bug damage to the backing paper only; the actual transfers have no damage.
Renwal Sopwith Camel Aeroskin - Capt. A. Roy Brown's Aircraft, 1/72, 267-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$44
Still factory sealed and dated 1966. Contains pre-colored Aeroskin fabric created to resemble the fabric covered aircraft of Captain A. Roy Brown, British fighter ace. No painting needed since all designs are printed on the fabric. You build the inner structure of the aircraft then cover it, similar to the construction of the actual aircraft.
Renwal Raytheon Hawk Mobile Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile System - 3 Missiles With Launcher / Radar Trailer / Crew of 4 - (Revell Issue), 1/32, 85-7813
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$44
Still factory sealed. Revell 2012 issue using the original Renwal artwork of Hawk in action shooting down a four engine bomber. From the original, well-detailed molds. Features 103 pieces, three removable missiles and a detailed launch trailer that elevates & rotates the missiles, complete radar trailer with rotating and tilting radar housings, crew of four and more.
Renwal Raytheon Hawk Mobile Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile System - 3 Missiles With Launcher / Radar Trailer / Crew of 4, 1/32, M558-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$59
Original Renwal issue from the late 1950s; not a common modern reissue. The hardbox has fantastic artwork of Hawk in action shooting down a four engine bomber, which is probably a B-17 drone (like the Nike Ajax boxart). This was an excellent kit for that time featuring three removable missiles, a detailed launch trailer that elevates and rotates the missiles, complete radar trailer with rotating and tilting radar housings. There is a crew of four and full decals. Molded in white and olive drab plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box has typical age spotting as shown.
Renwal Hawk Guided Missile System - 3 Missiles With Launcher / Radar Trailer / Crew of 4, 1/32, 558-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$30
Actual Renwal release from the early 1960s. This was an excellent kit for that time featuring 138 ouecesm three removable missiles, a detailed launch trailer that elevates and rotates the missiles, radar trailer with rotating and tilting radar housings and more. Includes a crew of four and full decals. The kit has not been started. Inventoried and NOTE: Missing two pieces. One is a radar dish insert #59 and the other is a very small piece of linkage, (1) of (2) #14. Otherwise complete with all other parts present. Includes decals and instructions.
Renwal Major Lanoe Hawker's De Havilland DH-2 - With Aeroskin, 1/48, 281-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$58
This is one of Renewal's famous Aeroskin kits in a rare 1/48 release that features markings for the aircraft of the famous Lanoe Hawker and very realistic artwork of the last moments of Lanoe's final battle with the Red Baron. The model has an injection molded inner structure of ribs and stringers like a real aircraft, then the modeler covers it with provided authentic pre-colored Aeroskin fabric. There is no painting needed as elaborate finishes are printed directly on the Aeroskin covering. This results a very realistic and colorful model. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes Aeroskin and instructions. Aeroskin is in superb 'near mint' condition. There is no glue included, but any brush-one liquid cement (like Tamiya) will work for attaching the Aeroskin to the plastic parts.