Revell models for sale
Revell got its start in the early 1940s when Lou Glaser founded Precision Specialties, an early injection molding company in California. By the early 1950s, another California-based plastic toy company, Gowland & Gowland, created the first U.S. plastic car models, the 1/32 scale Highway Pioneers line. The Gowlands successfully convinced Glaser to market the product. The Highway Pioneers literally took the nation by storm and marked the birth of the modern hobby industry. This success led Revell to focus on plastic model kits. Revell's first mold was the 1953 USS Missouri, their best-selling ship model of all time. The first aircraft were the F-94C, F7U-1, and F9F-6, issued in simple one-piece, flip-top boxes with three-color printing directly on the box. The physical and marketing weaknesses were soon evident, and Revell quickly contracted with teams of prominent commercial artists and transitioned to thicker two-piece cardboard boxes with the box top wrapped in a full-color lithograph slick. These famous aircraft and ship models were known as Pre S issues and included the B-52, B-36, B-24, B-29, USS Constitution, Harbor Tug Long Beach, and more. In 1955, the famous S (Glue) logo was introduced, marking the Golden Age of Revell box art and constant releases of all-new kits. In the late 1950s, Revell released a series of rocket and space models. Many are very rare and valuable today, representing some of the Holy Grail of all collectible model kits. In the early 1960s, Revell began making models to standard scales (such as 1/72 and 1/48), and in the late 1960s and early 1970s, they launched the first successful line of 1/32 aircraft. Revell produced a wide range of models, including aircraft, automobiles, tanks, armor, and space kits, and released more now-rare gift sets than any other manufacturer. While other American manufacturers largely neglected ship kits, Revell's design team and mold cutters produced some of the best injection-molded sailing ship models ever made; the 1960 1/96 scale Cutty Sark and 1965 USS Constitution are still the standard by which other ship models are judged. Despite being the largest model producer in the U.S., Revell was only marginally profitable. In 2018, Revell was acquired by Quantum Capital Partners (Blitz) in Germany.
Revell Museum Classics Cutty Sark Special Edition - With Wood Base / Pedestals / Cloth-Like Sails, 1/96, H393
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$225
Rare and the ultimate release of the classic Revell Cutty Sark kit. This limited edition is from 1978 and features factory painted antique copper hull (below the waterline) in 'near mint+' condition, genuine Mahogany wood base, brass plated pedestals, realistic Cloth-Like Flocked Sails, cloth signal flags and more. The highly detailed kit has full standing and running rigging instructions, pre-formed rat lines, complete rigging materials, metal chain, all deck fittings and houses, fife rails, deadeye & chainstay assemblies, removable cargo hatches, ship's boats and davits, eyebolts, single and double blocks, Revell's famous preformed ratlines, two sizes each of standing and running rigging material and much more. Thanks to the unique way that Revell protected the sails in this issue, they are in 'near mint' condition below a special cardboard protector. This model builds to 36 inches long and makes a very impressive display when complete. Never started. The white parts are still in the factory sealed clear bag. The tan parts bag was split open, so those parts have been inventoried complete and are sealed in a new bag. Includes decals, rigging materials, flags, sails, rigging diagrams and instructions.
Revell Mothers Worry Ed Big Daddy Roth Monster, H1302-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$165
Very rare original 1963 release of Ed Roth's incredibly popular Revell Monster Series. This is the 2nd monster kit that Roth did; the first was Mr. Gasser. This is not a later reproduction. Features an approximately 6-inch figure of Mother's Worry Monster, a wild '23 T Roadster and more. The kit has never been started. The parts, decals and instructions are still mint and in the factory sealed bag. Literally the entire contents of the kit are in the factory sealed bag.
Revell Fokker Triplane DR-1 - S Issue, 1/28, H270-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$145
1957 first issue 'S' kit in 'Near Mint-' condition. The box top has like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no fading, no price tag or tag marks and no tape marks (other than the factory sealing tape). The only significant flaws are very light and isolated wear as shown. This large scale, detailed kit features a detailed engine, removable cowling, movable propeller, rotating wheels, movable control stick, complete cockpit, realistic rigging material, complete rigging instructions, dual machine guns with sights, three crew members and more. Molded in the correct red plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes flat 'excellent++' condition decals and 'near mint' instructions.
Revell USS Norton Sound Rocket Launcher Missile Test Ship, 1/424, H331-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$425
Very rare kit from 1956; the molds were altered to make the class seaplane tender, which made any reissue impossible. The box has wonderful color and gloss, four solid corners, no creases, no fading, rips or tears, no stains, no price tag or tag marks and no tape or tape marks - this box even escaped the factory tape sealing machine! There is light general wear, very light edge wear and corner wear at the lower left as shown. The prototype Norton Sound was originally a seaplane tender and was converted to an ocean-going laboratory for development and testing of guided missiles and rockets. This ship was key in the Navy's move into the guided missile age. The model features working cranes, operating launching platform for the Viking missile, Terrier with launcher, Jeeps and Lark missile. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is exactly as it left the factory. The small parts and decals are still factory sealed in the Revell clear bag. The larger parts were never sealed and are inventoried complete. Includes color flag sheet, decals and instructions. Instructions are in 'near mint' condition with typical age yellowing as the only flaw. Decals are still factory sealed and also grade 'near mint'.
Revell F-16N Fighting Falcon - US Navy Fighter Weapons School, 1/32, 4767
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$48
Still factory sealed. 1987 issue. Features detailed cockpit and ejection seat, detailed landing gear and wells, two Sidewinder AIM-9 missiles, 20mm cannon and ACMI pod, markings for the Navy 'Top Gun' school and more.
Revell Grumman F9F-4/5 Panther - Blue Angels NAS Pensacola 1952-1953 / US Marines VMF-312 MCAS Cherry Point 1954, 1/72, 04286
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$20
2009 issue with 74 parts. Features cockpit and pilot, optional folded or straight wings, optional position landing gear, weapons load of bombs and rockets and decals for any of the 6 Blue Angels aircraft of the Marine version. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Chuck Wagon - With Three Figures and Four Animals - Miniature Masterpieces, 1/48, H507-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$44
Rare 1954 Pre-S issue. Very nicely detailed kit of the classic 'Wild West' Chuck Wagon (aka the first food truck). Features full suspension, rear shelves, back fold-down deck, coffee pot, pot, lamp, bell, accessories, two horses, calf, dog, two men and more. Inside, the kit has not been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing rear axle and coffee pot. Otherwise complete with all other parts and instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glaser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit - without figures and horses, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also. 1954 advertisements from Revell list the complete line as the H506 State Coach of England, H510 Ranch Wagon, H503 Covered Wagon, H502 Marquis de Lafayette Carriage, H504 Roman Racing Chariot, H501 Wells Fargo Stage Coach, H509 Western Figures and H507 Chuck Wagon.
Revell Messerschmitt Bf-110 G-4 - (Bf110G4), 1/32, 04773
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$58
Hard to find issue with great box artwork. Large and well detailed model featuring 135 pieces, hinged canopies, full cockpit and landing gear detail, removable cowls with detailed engines, great decals and more. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The large parts have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Revell Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat - VF-213 Black Lions USS Carl Vinson Afghanistan October 7 2001 / Blackcat 'Vandy One' VX-6 NAS Point Mugu California November 2 1995, 1/72, 85-6866
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$28
2002 issue features 111 pieces, very fine recessed surface detail, full cockpit with detailed ejection seats, variable sweep wings, correct Super Tomcat nose sensor and cannon bay cover, detailed gear wells, optional position landing gear, accurate and realistic intake and exhaust, optional position canopy, AIM-54 Phoenix missiles, AIM-9 Sidewinders & AIM-7 Sparrows that can be used in different configurations, two drop tanks and more. With markings for both aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: missing special 48 page historical booklet.
Revell F7U-3 Cutlass - (F7U3), 1/60, 00019
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$38
This Revell 'Classics' reissue is from 2010 and is the final 1960s modification of the 1950s 'S' kit molds - which means it is a Pre-S Cutlass with Sparrow with wing pylons and Sparrow missiles. Makes a perfect 'Classic Builder.' Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Arado Ar. E555 Jet Bomber - (Ar-555), 1/72, 04367
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$69
From 1998. Out of production kit of Arado's entry in the 'New York Bomber' design category. With 6 engines, this aircraft still would have had the range to hit New York with 4000kg of bombs and return. Very well detailed and features fine, all recessed panel lines, highly detailed landing gear wells and bomb bay, full cockpit with four crew stations, rotating gun turrets with elevating guns, optional position landing gear, bomb load, optional position bomb bay doors and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Sukhoi S-37 Berkut, 1/72, 04623
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$22
Dated 2001 and an unusual and well detailed model of the 1997 Sukhoi prototype. Features 52 pieces, detailed cockpit and much more. Includes decal for the prototype as shown. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Grumman F-14A Tomcat - VF-1 'Wolfpack' USS Enterprise, 1/32, 4712
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$59
Very large scale and dated 1981. Nicely detailed for that time with all fine recessed panel lines, functioning swing wings, working elevators, rubber tires, detailed cockpits, operating canopy, AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, detailed landing gear and high-vis VF-1 markings. Never started. Some parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the ones that are not have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell Airbus A-320 With Ground Tug & Tow Bar - Lufthansa / Air France / British Airways, 1/144, 4247
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
Dated 1988. Well detailed and features raised & recessed surface detail, landing gear bay detail, accurate engine intake & exhaust rendering, ground tug & tow bar and more. Includes a four view paint guide and decals sheet for all three aircraft listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Concorde SST With Pepsi Decals - And Revell Decals For Air France or British Airways, 1/144, 04257
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$39
Includes aftermarket Flightline Decals for the famous PEPSI F-BTSD Air France Concorde. The decals are in mint condition. This well molded kit from 1993 features all very fine recessed panel lines, optional cruise or landing configuration nose, optional position landing gear & tail wheel, engine nacelles with very good intake and exhaust rendering and more. Includes four-view paint guides and a large, well detailed decal sheet for both airlines. Molded in white and clear plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Ilyhushin Il-86 - Armavia Air Lines / Siberia Air Lines / Armenian Air LinesChina Xinjiang Airlines, 1/144, 04013
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$42
A very fine model that features all recessed surface detail, clear cockpit and cabin windows, enclosed gear bays, detailed engine intake fans & exhaust turbines, optional position landing gear and more. Includes four-view painting guides and a huge, colorful decal sheet for all four aircraft listed. Molded in white and clear plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell P-38M P-38J OR Lightning F-4 - USAAF 343 FD 54 FS 11th AF Aleutians 1942 / 8th Photo Recon Group India 1942 / 'Mama's Boy' 328301 / P-38M 453085, 1/72, H220
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$32
This all-time favorite kit from 1976 features parts and decals to build the P-38M Night Lightning or P-38J Fighter/Bomber, full cockpit(s), opened or closed canopies, optional boarding ladder, detailed machine gun and cannon bay with removable panel, two detailed engines with removable cowls, optional position landing gear and bomb, rockets or drop tank loadouts and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell North American X-15, 1/65, H164
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$69
Early 1960 with classic artwork. This is a wonderful model from the same molds as the 'S' issue, so it makes an ideal builder also. Features movable vertical fin and dive brakes, removable rocket engine, hinged landing skids and removable canopy. Molded in black and clear and includes a display stand. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Tranquillity Base Apollo 11 Eagle Lunar Module, 1/48, H1861
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$65
1975 issue of this well detailed, large-scale model of the Lunar Lander 'Eagle.' Includes two astronaut figures (with one stepping on the moon) separable ascent (upper) and descent (lower) stages, clear windows, interior, retractable landing gear, gold foil and moon base. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero-Sen, 1/32, H265-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
Hard-to-find early box art version from 1967. Large scale (1/32) kit features detailed Nakajima Sakae engine with removable cowling, opening canopy to show complete cockpit, movable wheels and propeller, optional position landing gear and more. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing pilot figure. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present.