Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$22
This is the 2005 Revell issue makes a perfect 'Classic Builder' because it is from the famous Monogram 'Four Star' kit that can be built one of three ways. Comes with parts and decals for Richard Bongs aircraft 'Marge', Droop Snoot 'Bomba-Dear' and night fighter 'Night Lightning'. Very finely molded and detailed featuring raised panel lines and recessed control surface outlines, very good cockpit, crew members, opening canopy, detailed gun bay with removable access panels and much more. Molded in silver, black and clear just like the original Monogram issue. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$46
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. This 2009 issue is from the original classic 1961 molds and is a unique and highly detailed model in near-1/72 scale of this vertical take-off and landing transport airplane. The first prototype flew in November 1957 and appeared at the Farnborough Air Show three years later. The Rotodyne could carry 60 civil passengers or 70 fully equipped troops as well as cargo. Cruising speed was 175 kts and maximum range was 610 nm. The model kit features cut away design - a large fuselage panel can be removed to show off the complete interior with passenger seats, passengers, pilots, stewardess, baggage compartment (complete down to the suitcases), bathroom with toilet & sink and cargo compartment including boxes, tire, carpet and barrel. Another panel comes off at the support for the rotor to reveal internal aircraft structure and the rotor power transmission. Also includes complete cockpit, working boarding door and stairs, working rear clam-shell cargo doors, operating rudder and elevators and rotating wheels, props and main rotor.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$34
Well detailed modern model from 2000 with decals for two Soviet Navy versions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$59
1961 hardbox Air Power issue, which is from the same molds as the famous Pre 'S' kit. Makes an ideal 'Classic Builder'. Molded in silver and clear plastic just like the original issue. Never started. The parts and all paperwork are still in the internal factory sealed bag. Literally everything inside is factory sealed.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$38
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. 1993 issue that is a well detailed model of the straight-radial (non-diesel) Ju-86. This Lufthansa version is from 1936 and has the BMW 132H Air-Cooled Radial Engines. It offered seating for 3 crew and 10 passengers; the engines delivered 1000 hp each and the airplane had a maximum speed of 310 km/hr or 192 mph. The model features a detailed cockpit, two BMW engines, correct 3 bladed propellers, correct civil aerials and more. Includes decals and paint guide for both versions. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
Smithsonian issue from 1986. This detailed model features full cockpit, opening canopy, pilot figure, complete Twin-Wasp engine with removable cowling panels, detailed gear wells, optional position landing gear, rotating propeller & wheels, centerline drop tank, (2) wing mounted bombs and more. Includes a multi-view, detailed painting guide and decals for the box photo aircraft. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$69
First issue hardbox is dated 1958 and has the beautiful artwork that has made these models so collectible. This well detailed model features moving rudder, wing flaps and elevators, rotating wheels and propellers, loading ramp and more. Molded in the correct white and clear plus famous Revell Swivel Base. Includes Fairchild decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals and instructions are both in amazing 'excellent++' condition.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$69
Very rare 1958 hardbox issue with the great artwork that has made all the 1950s "S" kits so desirable. Highly detailed and well molded for the time; almost all parts of the gun work like the real prototype. Molded in the correct high-gloss olive drab plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only rated 'good' because it has very heavy edge wear as shown. The instructions are intact and fully usable but have spot of clear glue in several locations.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$84
Rare and still factory 'round tape' sealed. Dated 1977 and features 78 pieces, fine recessed panel lines, optional closed or open forward fuselage cargo door, enclosed and detailed gear wells, engines with excellent intake and exhaust detail, optional position landing gear and more. Includes a large, colorful and extensive decal sheet for the box art aircraft.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$165
Very rare, true first issue from 1955 in the Pre-S box. The box artwork is by Richard Kishady. This is the true first issue because it includes the rare one-piece stand arm and correctly show it in the instructions also. This stand arm was weak and Revell quickly replaced it with the two-piece version. This kit features detailed cockpit and two pilots, rotating main and tail rotors, detailed engine and optional position clam-shell nose doors. Molded in the correct high-gloss dark olive drab and clear and with the famous 'New Revelving Swivel Base." Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The decals are perfectly flat, 100% intact and in 'excellent++' condition as are the instructions. Both have light age yellowing as the only flaw. The box has a slight 'crunch' at the upper left corner which is hard to see; close up and at the correct angle you can clearly spot it. I have still graded it 'excellent' because it displays so well.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$275
Rare true first issue of this kit dated 1959 and in exceptional condition inside and out. Large and highly detailed she measures 36 inches long when assembled. The box is not perfect but is among the better that I have ever seen. It has excellent color and gloss, zero price tags, no fading and no tape or tape marks other than the factory sealing tape. There is light general wear, the stain just above the 'Y' on the box top, a factory tape litho pull (1.25" x .5") on the top long side and 2 partially split corners. Amazingly, this kit is still the 'standard' that other large-scale plastic sailing ships models are measured by. Since this is the first issue, the model has the factory painted copper hull below the waterline. The factory paint is in amazing 'near mint' condition. Since this is a first edition it also contains the booklet about the Cutty Sark. Features highly detailed deck, deck houses, cargo holds and removable covers, masts, yards and booms, bilge pump, windlass, 20 crew figure, lifeboats with oars, life preservers, anchors and anchor chains. Includes draftline and transom decals, figurehead, finely detailed hull, preformed ratlines and molded deadeyes, pin rails and blocks, full standing rigging instructions & diagrams, two thicknesses each of cotton cord for running & standing rigging and metal chain. Molded in three colors - black, ivory/white and dark swirl wood tan. The kit has never been started. Beside the hull, all parts are in the rare factory internal box which is almost never present. Even the original factory packing tissue is present. Inventoried with all parts, 'excellent++' condition decals, instructions and rigging plans present. Just an item of interest - if you have built this amazing kit, you know that often some of the incredibly fine parts are broken in shipment from the Revell factory. Well, that happened to this the original owner and he wrote Revell; and they sent him replacements! They are still in the original 'Revell' shipping box which cost 3 cents to mail. The parts are still inside in the factory bag. This kit must be shipped insured.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$145
1957 original issue and a superb model kit. Like most early Revell sailing ship models, the molds were cut by true craftsman. This kit has excellent detail and mold quality for that time and builds up to a beautiful model. Features detailed full hull, all deck fittings and houses, multi-piece masts, pre-formed ratlines, vacuform billowing sails (in amazing 'near mint+' condition), rigging thread, rigging instructions, decals, colorful scale flag sheet and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present. Even includes a very colorful unopened metal tube of original "S" Glue. NOTE: part #4 pin rail is broken; but all parts are present and fit back perfectly for a straight-forward repair.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$89
Rare 1955 Revell model with the great box artwork that has made these kits so famous and collectible. This large-scale model features excellent detail for that time and almost all items shown in the box art - railings, grates, name boards, navigation lights, vents, whistles, bumpers, bitts and even two crew members. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: cover to lifeboat; rudder to hull; small 'button' mount (for the propeller) to the hull; lower superstructure (5 pieces, four walls and roof). There is no other assembly. Inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions. The box rates only 'very good' because it has isolated and light age spotting as shown. The Long Beach was built in Decatur, Alabama in 1943 and was one of a fleet of tugs operated by the Wilmington Transportation Company. She had a registered length of 81.1 feet and a beam of 24 feet. Gross tonnage was 146 inches and she drew 8 feet of water. Powered by a 700 hp diesel, the range was just over 3,500 miles.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$115
Rare, Pre 'S' issue dated 1955 and the first release of this superb model. Please note the deep blue background and stars next to the kit highlights near the box top bottom. The hardbox shows the storyboard history of the ship on the yellow side panels; this was not repeated on any other issue. Revell's early ship models were remarkably detailed and this kit is no exception When this kit was released, it was so far ahead of any other plastic model ship kit even considered that it remained a favorite for over three decades; even by today's standards it is of high quality. Features a full hull, all deck fittings, carriages and cannons on both decks, ship's boat with seats & oars, fife rails, all deadeyes & chainstays, multi-piece masts, Revell's famous preformed ratlines and much more. Includes a display stand, name plate, rigging instructions and even scale, full color flags from the Signal Code Of the US Navy 1864. Never started. The black parts are still sealed in the factory bag; the tan parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes large-format, fold-out assembly & rigging instructions with a history of the ship, standing rigging material and even two small metal (plain; not decorated) tubes of unopened glue that are still in the factory sealed bag with the black parts.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$95
Dated 1997 (and 1975) and a fine full-hull kit of Training Carrier CVT-16. Features full hull with propeller and rudder detail, Essex-class modified angled deck, two movable elevators, rotating crane, ship's boats, AA guns and directors, detailed island structure, radar and sensors, accommodation ladders, deck tug, deck crash crane, 24 aircraft (TA-4J, Buckeyes, T-28C, Cougars, Trackers, F-4B Phantoms and 2 Huey TH-1L Helicopters) and more. Includes extensive decals with all white deck stripes, deck and island numbers and many decals for the air wing. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are in amazing 'near mint++' condition. The box displays much better than the 'very good-' grade but is rated at such because there is clear tap around the lower edge of the box sides.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$165
Rare 1958 first issue 'S' hardbox; not the common reissue. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect color and gloss. All four corners are solid and have not been repaired. There is no staining or fading, no missing litho, no price tags or marks and no tape or tape marks (other than very light factory tape marks, of course). Flaws include very light wear, two very light creases that don't even show up in the photo and some very light general wear, mainly on the lower right long side (and on the right of that panel). This model is very highly detailed and features working launcher, opening doors, sliding ladders, rotating wheels, rubber tires, rocket with moving fins, a launch crew of three and much more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$35
Rare Revell-ESCI issue. This model features excellent detail, interior with cockpit, opening doors, engine and more. Includes decals for both air forces. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$49
1979 issue features 455 CID Pontiac engine, custom full interior with Reccaro seats, custom flared fenders, Racemark steering wheel, T-Roof with tinted panels, opening 'shaker' hood, 'Whale Tail' rear spoiler, custom instrument panel and custom Travolta decals. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in amazing 'near mint' condition.
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: Good+
$99
Very rare Revell of Japan issue dated 1975. Please note the fantastic box art work, which was only used on this issue. Most Japan issues have special features; this kit is no exception. The front page of the instructions is a glossy, full-color 16.5" x 11.5" painting guide and also has a giant color photo of the assembled model. Large and well detailed kit features detailed engines, removable cowls, full cockpit, hinged canopies, crew figures, detailed weapons bay and removable access cover, complete radar antenna, very good landing gear detail and excellent decals. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.