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1/70 #146-100 Aurora
 Hiller X-18 Convertiplane Exc+++ Injection Molded old | ||
| Rare ex-Comet kit. When Aurora bought the Comet molds in 1963, they released this kit the same year but never again. Features recessed panel detail, spinning counter-rotating props and tilting wing. The 'Grandfather of the V-22 Ospry'. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. | |||
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1/46 #371-259 Aurora
B-26 Martin Maraudeer VG+++ Injection Molded old | ||
| Very rare first issue from the early 1950s. When Aurora moved to the West Hempstead plant, they planned a series of very large scale bombers. All kits released up to this time had been small. Aurora's instincts were correct, and the B-26, B-25 and B-29 were a big sales success. This box art was done by Jim Cox and was only used for about one year, making it very rare. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with the original tissue paper, all parts, large clear stand, instructions and decals. | |||
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1/48 #102-100 Aurora
Sopwith Camel Sealed VG+ Injection Molded old | ||
| Still factory sealed but the seal and box have wear as shown. This is the 4th known issue of this classic kit, and the second one to share the 102-100 kit number. The blue oval logo dates from the early 1960s. This is only the second box artwork used for this kit, and John Steel replaced Cox for the 'new look' from Aurora. | |||
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1/105 #370 Aurora
North American XB-70 Valkyrie Bomber Sealed Exc++ Injection Molded old | ||
| 1969 hardbox issue is still factory sealed but the seal has split. Very large kit with 6 detailed General Electric J93-3 engines, landing gear and clear canopy. | |||
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1/103 #383-249 Aurora
Convair 880 Jetliner Delta Sealed Exc+++ Injection Molded old | ||
| Still in the factory seal - the seal has a 2 inch split on one long side. Rare 1960 Delta Airlines issue. The Convair 880 and it's near sister 990 were very high performance airliners. Unfortunately they did not find favor with commercial operators. Only 65 880s were produced from 1959 to 1962. The aircraft was designed to be smaller and faster than the DC-8 and 707 - this market did not develop, however, and if it did it could have been served with less expensive designs. | |||
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1/70 #146-130 Aurora
Hiller X-18 Convertiplane Sealed Mint Injection Molded old | ||
| Still mint in the factory seal - an investment-grade kit. Rare ex-Comet kit. When Aurora bought the Comet molds in 1963, they released this kit the same year but never again. Features recessed panel detail, spinning counter-rotating props and tilting wing. The 'Grandfather of the V-22 Ospry'. | |||
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1/48 #60-98 Aurora
Convair VR XFY-1 Pogo VG+++ Injection Molded old | ||
| First issue from the early 1950s. Rare big 1/48 scale kit. Please note the early Aurora rectangular logo, which was used from about 1953 to 1955. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. | |||
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1/48 #121-79 Aurora
Boeing P-12E Fair Injection Molded old | ||
| 1958 issue. Features fantastic Jo Kotula artwork. Box is worn. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: decals are lifting. | |||
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1/104 #381-249 Aurora
Boeing 707 Jet Clipper Pan Am Sealed Exc+++ Injection Molded old | ||
| Still factory sealed. Among the earliest Aurora airliner kits and certainly the first Aurora boxart of the 707. Dated 1958 with the sunburst oval logo. Dramatic Jo Kotula artwork. | |||
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1/48 #504-130 Aurora
Piasecki H-21 Work Horse Helicopter Sealed Exc++ Injection Molded old | ||
| Still factory sealed. 1963 issue with John Steel artwork. This is the second artwork Aurora issued for the kit, and likely the 4th box variant overall. Large 1/48 scale model. From ex-Helicopters for Industry molds, which Aurora purchased in about 1955/56. | |||
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1/48 #126-198 Aurora
German Gotha G.V Bomber NM Injection Molded old | ||
| Ross Abare issue Gotha in near mint condition. Mr. Abare contracted with Aurora to produce a copy of the original 1958 kit. However, the non-'Famous Fighters' logo was used, thus forever separating the Abare issue from the original issue. Mr. Abare was reportedly quite upset, as he wanted exact copies. Gloss and color is as new. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. | |||
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1/600 #712-149 Aurora
HMS King George V British Battleship VG Injection Molded old | ||
| Second box art issue of this Aurora kit which dates from the mid 1960s. Please note that the oval logo says 'Famous Fighters' in the boarder. Full hull model. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. | |||
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1/16 #571-198 Aurora
Old Timers 1914 Stutz Bearcat Exc Injection Molded old | ||
| 1961 first issue of Aurora's 'Super Detailed Museum Model with Plated Parts'. Done in a big 1/16 scale, this kit and the other 'Old Timers' in the series represented a significant leap forward in quality for Aurora. The kit features full engine, transaxle and driveline detail. It builds up a rolling chassis like the real car, and includes full exhaust and a detailed interior. Molded in gloss yellow, dark wood tan and with plated parts and real rubber tires. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Aurora was renowned for turning a profit and for keeping expenses down. In researching new kit subjects, they came upon a forgotten jewel - the Hudson Miniatures line of 1/16 scale wooden kits. Hudson had discontinued this line due to lack of sales of wooden kits. But the Hudson models were second to none in quality, research and documentation. Aurora was quick to realize this and used the research and layout from these kits to create the subjects for this 'Old Timers' series. It is fortunate for us that they did, because in most cases this is the only injection molded kit of these rare and classic early automobiles. | |||
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1/62 #283-50 Aurora
Cessna 310 Exc+++ Injection Molded old | ||
| 1963 issue from ex-Comet molds. Neatly molded with all recessed panel lines, clear side and front windows, tip tanks, rotating propellers, display stand and full pinstripe decals. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Aurora had started a line of inexpensive 29 cent kits in about 1957. The line was a success, and it was expanded. The line grew again when Aurora purchased the Comet molds, as most of Comet's line was very small scale kits, many of them civil aircraft like this one. It appears that Aurora was encouraged by the sale of the ex-Comet civil aircraft, as it expanded the line with it's own molds in the early 1960s. | |||
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1/121 #290-29 Aurora
Convair F-102 Dart VG+ Injection Molded old | ||
| 1957 hardbox issue. Please note that this is an earlier issue with 'Famous Fighters' in the oval boarder of the Aurora logo and is has the '.29' on the lower right. Small scale kit with dramatic Jo Kotula box artwork. Nicely molded kit with clear canopy, full landing gear and display stand. This is a model of the very early YF-102 prototype with the straight (non-area rule) fuselage. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Around this time, Aurora issued a series of inexpensive (usually 29 cent) small scale kits that were designed to sell at almost any type of retail location. The line was successful and further expanded - when Aurora purchased the Comet molds, they fit in nicely with this established line. | |||
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1/48 #33-89 Aurora
Lockheed F-90 - Brooklyn Issue Exc++++ Injection Molded old | ||
| Very rare and correct Brooklyn issue. This is the second issue of this kit - the first was in a rather plain flip-top box. This Brooklyn hardbox is in exceptional condition. Gloss and color are like new and all four corners are solid. Inside, the kit is 100% correct for this issue. It is molded in gray and does not have landing gear or missiles. Decals and instructions are correct as well as the early clear rectangular stand. Even the original tissue is included. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. When Aurora issued it's first two plastic kits, they were copies of the Hawk Model Company's F9F and F-90 fighters. Reportedly, Hawk was not happy about this and there were some words exchanged at some hobby trade shows. Hawk attempted to hide it's name - one example was using rivets to spell H-A-W-K in morse code to prevent further use of it's designs. Fortunately, the incident was not repeated. | |||
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1/49 #22-100 Aurora
F9F Panther Jet Sealed Sealed NM Injection Molded old | ||
| Factory sealed. Hardbox dated 1960. Fantastic Jo Kotula artwork. | |||
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1/72 #357-250 Aurora
Eastern Airlines DC-9 Medium Distance Commercial Jet Sealed Exc+++ Injection Molded old | ||
| Still factory sealed. 1966 early issue with the Eastern decals. This is still the only injection molded 1/72 scale DC-9 ever produced. The kit is molded in white plastic and includes the clear triangle Aurora 'Globe' stand and stand arm. | |||
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1/16 #574-198 Aurora
Old Timers 1911 Buick Bug Exc Injection Molded old | ||
| 1963 first issue of Aurora's 'Super Detailed Museum Model with Plated Parts'. Done in a big 1/16 scale, this kit and the other 'Old Timers' in the series represented a significant leap forward in quality for Aurora. The kit features full engine, transaxle and driveline detail. It builds up a rolling chassis like the real car, and includes full exhaust and a detailed interior. Molded in gloss dark green, gloss ivory and with plated parts and real rubber tires. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Aurora was renowned for turning a profit and for keeping expenses down. In researching new kit subjects, they came upon a forgotten jewel - the Hudson Miniatures line of 1/16 scale wooden kits. Hudson had discontinued this line due to lack of sales of wooden kits. But the Hudson models were second to none in quality, research and documentation. Aurora was quick to realize this and used the research and layout from these kits to create the subjects for this 'Old Timers' series. It is fortunate for us that they did, because in most cases this is the only injection molded kit of these rare and classic early automobiles. | |||
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1/43 #139-98 Aurora
Temco TT-1 Trainer Exc++ Injection Molded old | ||
| 1962 issue in very nice condition. The boxtop has great color and gloss. Nicely made kit from ex-Strombecker molds. The kit has never been started. NOTE: the kit is missing two antennas and the pitot tube. These parts could be made from stock materials. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts including decals and instructions. | |||
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