Aurora Model Kits
Aurora Halberstadt CLII - (CL-II), 1/48, 136-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$74
Rare, still factory sealed kit dated 1959. The model is in amazing investment-grade "Mint" condition. The seal is intact. Although dated 1959, the lack of 'Famous Fighters' within the border of the sunburst logo dates this kit from the very early 1960s. The 'Famous Fighters' is in the border of the two logos on the two short sides.
Aurora US Army M109 Howitzer Tank - Self Propelled Gun, 1/48, 314-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$125
Still factory sealed. John Steel hardbox artwork is dated 1963 and this is the first issue courtesy of the 98 cent price extension. Hard to find 1/48 scale armor kit that is very well detailed for that time. Features detailed, individual bogie drive train, flexible tracks, driver figure, optional position hatches, elevating gun, rotating turret, accessories, tank commander and more. Usually molded in gloss olive drab with black flexible tracks.
Aurora Fokker E111 Eindekker - (E-111), 1/48, 134-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
SALE!! Dated 1963. Nicely molded kit that was popular for decades. Feature great Jo Kotula box art, pilot and cockpit, detailed engine, ground crew member and ground display base with wheel chocks. Molded in tan and black plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. This is part of the famous Aurora WWI series of 1/48 scale aircraft. The series began in 1956 and Aurora added new kits into the early 1960s. The line proved incredibly popular, so these kits were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business.
Aurora US Army 8 Inch Howitzer Gun, 1/48, 307-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$129
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' condition. It has no more wear than what it left the factory with and the seal is 100% intact with no tears or splits. Third issue from 1963 of this rare kit with John Steel artwork. The box top has the 'simplified' logo with no 'Famous Fighters' in the border. This was a well detailed model for that time with 96 parts featuring moving wheels, breech, recoil mechanism, limber and gun trails.
Aurora Jaguar XKE - Young Model Builders Club Issue, 1/25, 754
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$75
1972 issue of this large-scale Jag in the original YMBC 'mailer' box with the glued-on lithograph 'slick.' Aurora really pulled out the stops and this was a very well detailed kit for that time. Features a superb engine, excellent engine compartment, full exhaust, opening hood, detailed suspension and differential, complete interior and much more. Molded in red, clear and chrome with rubber tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
Aurora De Havilland DH-10 Bomber, 1/48, 786
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$39
1976 issue with revised molds, which makes it a better model than previous releases. Features choice of markings, painting guide, rigging instructions and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Aurora Fokker D-7 - (D-VII), 1/48, 106-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$64
Rare and still factory sealed. This is the second issue of this kit. It retains the original 1956 Jim Cox art but the square 'Northern Lights' logo has been replaced by the Sunburst 'Famous Fighters' oval. The price extension is 79 cents with factory applied stickers; it is very likely that the printing under them is 69 cent extensions. The third issue is identical except for a printed (not a sticker) 79 cent extension. This kit was Aurora's 6th 1/48 scale World War I aircraft model. All six original kits were released in 1956. The line proved so popular that new models were added yearly into the 1960s.
Aurora Cessna Skymaster 337, 1/72, 279-70
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$55
1968 issue of the famous tandem light aircraft that saw civil and military service. After Aurora purchased the Comet molds, they reissued the Comet civil light aircraft line. It appears that Aurora may have been inspired by the Comet kits or sales of the reissues, and they produced several more new molds to add to the line. This Skymaster is one of those kits. Since the model was designed new, it has significantly more detail than the older Comet kits. Features all recessed panel lines, full interior with front and back bulkheads, four bucket seats and instrument panel, clear windows and rotating propellers. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora X-15 Satelloid Rocket Plane, 1/48, 120-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$225
Very rare first issue dated 1958. Inside, the kit is like new and even includes the original tissue paper. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are box in 'excellent' condition with typical age yellowing as the only flaw. Please NOTE that this kit came molded in white & clear and also later in black & clear. This one is molded in black and clear.
Aurora M8E2 Munitions Carrier And 8 Inch Howitzer, 1/48, 333-350
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$159
Rare. This 1/48 scale model is from 1973 and includes both kits that are very well detailed for that time. The M8E2 Munitions Carrier features full cab interior, driver figure, working bogie wheels, flexible tracks, working bulldozer blade, functioning ammunition loader and plenty of shells, elevating gun, horns, headlights & side view mirrors, two other crew figures and more. The 8" Howitzer elevates with working cylinders, changes direction left to right, has an opening & closing loading breech, recoil mechanism, limber with rotating wheels & rubber tires, gun trails that can move from travel to firing position, 7 figures and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora HC-1B Chinook - (CH-47), 1/48, 350-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$115
First issue hardbox issue dated 1961 with classic Jo Kotula artwork and the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the Aurora sunburst logo. Very large 1/48 scale kit with good cockpit and rotor detail, moving rotors, clear side and cockpit windows and full decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Piasecki H-25A Army Mule, 1/48, 502-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
Second issue from 1957. The original issue Jim Cox box artwork was retained and you can clearly see where the 1956 Northern Lights rectangular logo was positioned and is replaced by the yellow rectangle with the new Sunburst Famous Fighters logo. Earlier in the 1950s a company called 'Helicopters for Industry' created a line of large, early kits. In 1956 Aurora bought the molds and quickly reissued these models with new box artwork. Large kit features cockpit with instrument panel, control sticks and seats, spinning rotors and 'Army Mule' decals. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab and clear plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Piasecki H-21 Work Horse, 1/49, 504-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$125
Third issue of this classic kit. The box is dated 1956 but you can see the new oval logo moved to the lower right with 'Famous Fighters' in the border which would date this kit to 1958-59. Earlier in the 1950s a company called 'Helicopters for Industry' created a line of large early kits. In 1956 Aurora bought the molds and quickly reissued these models with new box artwork. Large kit features cockpit, spinning rotors, rotating wheels and opening doors. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear plastic. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora SE-5A Scout Playcraft Issue - Bagged, 1/48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$49
Still factory sealed. Very rare, late 1950s/early 1960s Aurora Great Britain Playcraft bagged issue. The original header is in 'Very Good' condition with light age foxing and wear & tape around the 'hanger hole' as shown.
Aurora Fokker D-7 Playcraft Issue - Bagged - (DVII), 1/48
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$49
Still factory sealed. Very rare, late 1950s/early 1960s Aurora Great Britain Playcraft bagged issue. The original header is in 'Excellent' condition with clear tape around the 'hanger hole' as shown.
Aurora History In Miniature 3 Model Ships Viking Black Falcon Chinese Junk, HM-698
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$850
Incredibly rare. This is among the earliest of the Aurora gift sets; please note the 1954/55 logo at the lower right and 'Famous Fighters Of The Sea' slogan. Inside are the three kits - Viking Ship, Black Falcon Pirate Ship and Chinese Junk. They are still in the original factory sealed bags. The paperwork is still factory sealed as well. It also includes the very rare set of Aurora 'Speed-Dry' Enamel paints which is still factory sealed. Please NOTE that the paint brush and glue are missing. Otherwise complete with all kits and paint still factory sealed. The box displays well but is graded 'good-' because edge wear, closed split corners, scuffs and general litho damage (mainly on top long side panel at the very bottom). I have correctly repaired the split corners from the inside with thin cardstock and book binding glue.
Aurora DeHavilland DH-4, 1/48, 112-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$49
Hard-to-find 1964 issue with the 'transparent' blue oval logo and no 'Starburst' or 'Famous Fighters'. The artwork is still the 1957 classic from Jo Kotula artwork. Aurora had several price hikes between 1957 and 1964, but oddly enough this kit still has the 98 cent extension. Molded in gloss olive drab and black - still contains the ground base and all three figures. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Aurora Spad XIII, 1/48, 107-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$59
First issue hardbox is dated 1957 with great Jo Kotula artwork. Please note the 69 cent price extension and oval 'Famous Fighters' sunburst logo. This is part of a popular and very successful series of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft that Aurora started in 1956 and added to well into the 1960s. Many of the line were in production right up until the demise of Aurora in the mid 1970s Molded in correct high-gloss olive drab and black plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Fokker D-7 - (D-VII DVII), 1/48, 106-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+
$43
This model is in amazing 'Near Mint+' condition. It would have been 'Mint' but the factory-applied price suffix stickers fell off, and they left a small area of residue from the old adhesive. The kit is dated 1958, but still has original 1956 box art. The actual issue date is from the mid-1960s due to the blue oval logo. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing P-26A - Peashooter, 1/43, 115-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$49
Early 1950s first issue with old 'Aurora Line' rectangular logo. This kit was issued shortly after moving to the West Hempstead facility on Long Island. The side logos are the old Brooklyn style but with the new address in the lower bar. Molded in the correct glossy light blue and clear with the early style Aurora rectangular stand, correct Tatem Company decals and the correct instructions showing the early rectangular stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.