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 Nike Ajax Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile - With Launcher and Crew - (MIM-3), 1/32, 85-7815
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$44
Still factory sealed. 2013 Revell reissue from the original 1950s molds. Includes the original classic box art showing the Nike Ajax blowing up what appears to be a B-17 over an American city. Excellent model for that time featuring operating launcher that is made to hook to other Ajax models to create an entire battery.
Renwal Hawk Guided Missile System - 3 Missiles With Launcher / Radar Trailer / Crew of 4, 1/32, 558
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$40
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 King Destroyer Leader DDG-10, 1/500, 85-0603
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$48
Still factory sealed. This is the modern 2015 reissue from the original 1950s molds. It is a well detailed, full-hull model of this 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.
Renwal M-50 Ontos - The Thing With The Sting, 1/32, 85-7823
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$29
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 Nieuport 17 Aeroskin Lt. C.E. Nungessers Aircraft, 1/72, 264-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$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. Has markings for Nungesser's colorful aircraft. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, aeroskin and instructions. Even the factory glue for the Aeroskin is present in the original glass bottle and still good.
Renwal Atomic Cannon - M65 280mm with M249 and M250 50 Ton Heavy Gun Lifting Trucks / Transporters, 1/32, 553
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$345
Still factory sealed. Very rare original issue and extremely hard-to-find in sealed condition. This is the late 1950s issue and not the common modern reissue. The box top says 'Fully Operating Model Does Everything But Fire' and it is true. The model consists of over 300 parts and has many action features typical of Renwal models. The wheels roll, tractors can be hooked to the cannon which can be stowed in the 'travel' position. The gun can move into the 'fire' position off the tractors and can be realistically trained.
Renwal USS Washington BB-56 Battleship, 1/500, S608-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
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 sheet '1/500 Cold War Cruisers' which has multiple sizes of hull numbers in large quantities and much more.
Renwal USS King Destroyer Leader DDG10 - Farragut Class Guided Missile Destroyer, 1/500, 603
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$95
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 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 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 Lacrosse Missile - With Launching Truck and Crew, 1/32, 560-298
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
From the early 1960s and from the famous well-detailed Renwal 'Blueprint' molds. The missile is over 9 inches long and not the small-scale Revell issue but from completely different molds. Features 138 parts with the missile in white and the truck/launcher in olive drab. Very well detailed inside and out. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: Missing one #61 short drive shaft and #52 pintle. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions.