Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
1982 History Makers issue. This model is a perfect 'Classic Builder' because it is from the original 1950s "S" molds right down to the famous clear swivel stand and even the decal sheet. Very nicely molded with recessed panel lines and very restrained and fine rivet detail. Molded in blue and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$69
Rare 1954 issue that is very well detailed and molded in the correct red (wagon) and white (horses and figures) plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes 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. At the time of the 'takeover', Revell cut the horses and figures for this kit and it was the first 'Revell' release. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
Lodela issue. From the same molds as the detailed 1950s 'S' kit. Ideal builder. Features rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position crew doors and rotating props. Although from old molds, this builds into a nice model. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one flat bomb bay door, which is very easily made. Otherwise complete with all other parts present and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: top wing is broken cleanly in half. It fits back together perfectly if you wish to build the kit.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$115
Rare original hardbox issue from 1958. This kit builds a custom Montclair with numerous options. Features the Mercury model with a detailed engine, removable hood, detailed engine compartment, full interior, separately molded suspension and molded in underside detail. It is molded in a dramatic glossy deep purple plastic and chrome plate. The accessories include wild custom decals, custom grille, 2 fender fins, wheel disc bullets, filler plugs, 2 piece club pin, custom decals with flames or pencil lines and white stripes, white wall decals, rear view mirrors, antennas, spotlights, continental kit, hood scoop, top rear scoop, two side stacks and more The kit has never been started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, both sheets of decals, clear material for windows and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$115
This 1956 issue has the very colorful 'S' artwork that has made these kits so desirable today. This model is very well molded for that time and features all recessed panel lines, opening front cargo door, rotating counter-rotating propellers and more. Molded in dark sea blue and includes the famous clear Revell 'Globe' display stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. In 1945 the US Navy asked Convair to develop a large flying boat based on the new World War II technology and the developing turbo-prop engines. Convair's proposal was the Model 117. high-wing flying boat with Allison T40 engines driving six-bladed contra-rotating propellers. The design has a slender body, high-mounted high lift wing and fixed floats. The Navy was impressed enough to order two prototypes in May of 1946. The first prototype was designated XP5Y-1 and first flew off San Diego on April 18, 1950. In August the aircraft set a turboprop endurance record of eight hours six minutes. Although impressed with the design, the Navy decided not to build the patrol version and decided to make her into a passenger and cargo aircraft. A total of eleven aircraft were built. The first two prototypes built were in P5Y configuration, armed with 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) of munitions (bombs, mines, depth charges, torpedoes) and five pairs of 20 mm cannon in fore and aft side emplacements and a tail turret. The next five were built as R3Y-1 aircraft, intended for troop transport and inflight tanker service. The final six were built as the R3Y-2 variant with a upward-hinged nose and high cockpit for heavy roll-on-roll-off transport duties. In this way it was thought the design would function as a 'Flying LST.' In practice, it was discovered that it was almost impossible for the pilots to hold the aircraft nose-on to the beach while it was unloaded. These were subsequently converted into inflight refueling tankers. However, they had a short life because of the unsolvable reliability problems that plagued the Allison T40 turboprop engines. That fate befell most of the T40-powered aircraft, like the Douglas A2D Skyshark.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$165
Rare true first issue in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This is the 'short' 1.25" high pre-'S' hardbox issue (vs. the later standard size 1.4" high box). This kit has the correct, short-lived 1st issue 2 piece stand as opposed to the later 4 piece stand. The stand with this kit has a base and an arm with three prongs. This stand was discontinued shortly after introduction as it broke very easily. The model is molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic. Inside, the kit is in excellent condition. It has never been started. All of the parts have been inventoried complete and it includes the decals and instructions. The instructions are the correct early version that show the 3-prong stand arm. The instructions are in 'excellent++' condition with typical yellowing as the only noticeable flaw. The decals are the correct early version by 'Colortone' and are in excellent condition. Typical yellowing and very slight edge curling are the only flaws. The box has great color and gloss, four solid & original corners, no fading, rips or tears, no missing litho and no tape - this box even missed the factory taping machine! Flaws include slight discoloring on the left as shown and very light, isolated edge wear. The original Bullock's Los Angeles price tag is on the left short side and inside is the original (and elaborate) Bullock's hand-written receipt.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$185
Rare. 1957 first and only issue of this important test vehicle for studying re-entry of ICBM warheads. The box top is rated 'excellent++' condition with factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no stains or tears, no missing litho, the original price tag on the top short side and no tape (other than the factory sealing tape, of course). The flaws include very light & isolated general wear as shown and very light edge wear. Features a well detailed X-17 missile with three stages that can be separated, launch pad, crew, tracking instruments and more. Molded in olive drab and white plastic. Never started. Inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals a flat and in 'excellent' condition overall; the instructions are in 'excellent+' condition with typical age yellowing as the only significant flaw.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$145
Rare 1954 hardbox issue with 89 cent price extension. This is the early small, thin box format measuring 13.25 x 4.1 x 1 inches. All parts are molded in correct gloss medium gray. Never started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are flat an in 'excellent++' condition and the instructions are 'very good++'. The box would grade higher than 'very good++' but it is rated as such because there is a 1/2" x 1/2" tape pull at the bottom center of the long top side.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$245
1958 first issue hardbox featuring some of my favorite 'S' box artwork. Correct, original issue molded in three colors; not the recent reissue. The box is in 'very good+++' condition with great color and gloss. There are no price tags, no tag marks, no litho tear or missing litho, no fading, four solid original corners and no stains. Flaws include even light general wear as shown, a very short and mild crease at the upper left and residue from thin, clear tape on all four sides. Loaded with working features typical of kits at the time. The entire gantry tower folds back and moves on railroad base, the elevator moves to the four different work platforms and the Explorer Satellite can be removed from the Jupiter rocket. Includes crew of 7. Inside, the kit has never been started. The parts are molded in the correct red, medium gray and white. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and completely flat 'very good++' condition decals and 'very good' instructions with typical yellowing and some edge wear, the heaviest at the bottom.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+++
$34
Lodela issue from the 1970s and From the same molds as the famous and detailed 1950s 'S' kit. Makes an ideal builder and features rotating turrets, elevating guns, optional position crew doors, rotating propeller and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please note that while the box has water stains on it (right side as shown), the decals are 'near mint' and have no stains. The instructions do have some water stains but they are still perfectly good for assembly purposes (just not collectible condition).
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$36
1996 reissue of the classic 1958 kit. The missile can be disassembled put into individual crates on the trailer; trailer unhitches from cab and all 18 wheels rotate. The trailer has a detailed underside and the truck features an opening hood with detailed engine and cab interior. A crew of 2 is included. NOTE: this kit has minor and very neat sub-assembly as follows: missile subsections built. There is no other assembly. The truck and trailer parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the missile has been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. The scale is listed as 1/48 in all of my source material, but Revell listed it as 1/54 in 2011 reissue.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$32
Still factory sealed and from 1987. This kit is from the original "S" molds and makes a fine builder.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$95
Rare 1958 first issue with the incredible box artwork that has made these kits so famous and collectible. The model is very close to 1/48 scale and features recessed panel lines, very fine surface detail, moving wing flaps, ailerons, elevators & rudder, full crew and 'good' cockpit, detailed landing gear and more. Includes the famous Revell clear swivel stand. Molded in gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes 'near mint' condition decals and 'excellent+' instructions. The box has like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no tape (other than the factory sealing tape, of course) and the original price tag on the short left side from "Levee's" in Valejo California. The only noticeable flaws are very light & even general wear and very slight fading to the right short side pane.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$22
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Dated 2011 and very well detailed for a 1/200 scale ship model. Features full hull, propeller & rudder detail, two bow thrusters, all deck railings, detailed superstructure, searchlights, three water cannon, deck fittings, winch, helicopter landing platform, crane, detailed inshore craft & inflatable raft and more. Includes extensive decals.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
From all new tooling and features 99 pieces, fine recessed surface detail, very good cockpit & crew stations and much more. Never started and the parts are either inventoried complete or are still in the internal factory sealed bag. Includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
2017 release from quality Monogram molds. Features detailed cockpits, optional position canopies, detailed wheel wells, GTD-21 Drone and ground handling cart. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$79
Still factory sealed; the seal has some splits on the sides. 1985 model based on the famous motion picture. The model features opening canopy, detailed interior, rotating wheels and more. Molded in brown.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$140
First issue 'S' kit dated 1958 that still includes a factory-wrapped & unopened tube of very colorful "S" Cement. As with most all Revell early ship kits, the model is finely molded and very well detailed. It measures about 15 inches long when assembled and features full detail on the top two decks, prefabricated rat lines, vac sails, full rigging material and instructions and display stand. The model has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, flags and instructions present. In addition to the tube of unopened "S" Glue, this kit also includes the excellent booket "The Story Of Ships."
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$165
Very rare original "S" kit from 1959. The box states "So Realistic It Does Everything But Fly!" and that is no idle boast. It is full of action features; the wings fold, dive brakes operate, arresting hook moves, canopy slides to show full cockpit, landing gear retracts and cowling comes off to show fully detailed engine. The most interesting thing is that the landing gear retracts and extends with a very complicated gear system that is operated from a central point. Molded in the correct gloss medium gray and clear plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are in amazing 'near mint' condition with slight yellowing as the only flaw and the instructions are 'excellent++'. The box is only graded 'good-' due to the light age staining shown on the box top at the right side.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$115
1958 first issue in beautiful 'Excellent+++' condition. Not the common 1960s version or a 1990s reissue. The box has stunning color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no fading or stains, no creasing and no tape & tape marks other than the factory sealing tape. Very, very light general wear is the only only flaw and a tiny spec of white at the center left as shown. Highly detailed for that time and features swiveling & rotating gun barrel with recoil action, rotating wheels with rubber tires, trails that fold inward for towing, 4 G.I. figures, shell casings, projectiles, shell crate and more. Includes a detailed 'battle-ground' base. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
