Aurora Model Kits
Aurora Piasecki H-21 Work Horse, 1/49, 504-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$129
Rare first issue from 1956 with the one-year only rectangular Northern Lights logo. Earlier in the 1950s a company called 'Helicopters for Industry' created a line of large-scale early helicopter kits. In 1956 Aurora bought the molds and quickly reissued these models with new box artwork. This model 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 present.
Aurora Roman Bireme Warship, 1/80, 435-249
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
Large scale model in the 1967 hardbox. Very nicely molded and one of Aurora's better designed and detailed models. It is full hull, measures 11 inches long when assembled and features very nicely detailed hull planking and decoration, detailed deck and tower, individually molded oars and shields, two sails and 11 Roman Rulers, Tillers and Soldiers. Includes painting and rigging guide. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the very tip of a rear hull half is neatly broken off but is present so you can repair it. It fits back perfectly for a simple repair.
Aurora Nieuport II French Fighter, 1/48, 101-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
Dated 1956, but this is a 1960s issue with the later John Steel artwork and blue oval 'Aurora' logo with no 'Famous Fighters'. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: Missing the tail skid. Easily made from flat plastic stock. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present. 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 Fokker D-7 - (D-VII), 1/48, 106-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$38
This is the fourth issue of this kit. Until recently, I did not think that there was a 'blue logo' with a 79 cent price extension, but here it is. It retains the original 1956 box art this kit is famous for. Molded in gloss dark green and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please note it is graded only 'good' due to the bug damage on the upper left and lower right corners.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/48, 102-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$46
SALE!! First issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo. This logo was only used for this one year - in 1957 it was replaced by the 'Famous Fighters' oval 'Sunburst'. The box artist on this issue is Jim Cox, one of the earliest if not the first Aurora box artist. This kit is part of a very successful WWI aircraft line in 1/48 scale that Aurora introduced this year. The line sold so well that kits were added to it into the 1960s. Molded in the glossy olive drab green and black. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora British SE-5 Scout, 1/48, 103-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$49
1963 issue with Jo Kotula box art. Still factory sealed but the seal has split, and there is minor box wear on the center of the far left side.
Aurora Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, 1/156, 491-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$145
Very rare first issue from 1959 with the 'Northern Lights' rectangular logo. This logo was only used one year. Inside, the kit is 100% correct for the first issue and includes the early rectangular-based stand, instructions showing this stand, the correct decal sheet with no stand decal and is molded in gloss olive drab green and clear. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. It even includes the original factory tissue packing paper. Please NOTE that the box would grade slightly higher but it rated as 'very good+' because there are two tape tears on the lower long box side.
Aurora United States Marine, 1/8, 412-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$149
Rare kit dated 1956. Please note that is an unusual box art variation that still has the 'Famous Fighters' oval starburst logo. Very nicely detailed kit with 1/8 scale Marine figure with sword and scabbard, optional rifle, detailed cap, display base and US Marines Insignia. Decals are included for rank. Molded in the correct dark blue. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is graded only 'fair+' due to light fading, light stains, general wear and a closed 1.5" tape tear on the left long side.
Aurora United States Sailor, 1/8, 410-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$125
First issue dated 1957 and with artwork by Marinelli. This model is part of the famous early Aurora 'figure' kits, which were launched with the purchase of the Crown knight molds. Never started. It has been inventoried and the actual sailor is complete but NOTE: missing the ~1" disc for the display stand. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing KC-135 Jet Stratotanker, 1/125, 143-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$69
Dated 1963 and from ex-Comet molds. This is the largest of the two Comet molds and has cockpit and cabin clear windows and full landing gear. Molded in gloss gray and clear. This model was given a clear Aurora two piece 'triangle world' stand, unlike many of the other Comet kits which only had a modified version of their original stands included. Of course this is not the production KC-135 but a model of the Boeing prototype with USAF decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora United Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet, 1/156, 362-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$110
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This is the rare first issue hardbox is dated 1968. Features full landing gear, clear cockpit windows, a clear display stand and colorful United decals.
Aurora Bell UH-1B Cobra Copter, 1/48, 500-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$95
1960s issue in investment-grade 'near mint' condition. Very nicely molded and detailed for that time. Features full cockpit and interior, positionable pilot and copilot figures, two other positionable crew members, optional position crew doors, detailed rotor head, small or large rocket loadout, machine guns and US Army Vietnam-era decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 315-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$95
Long hardbox issue dated 1966 and in remarkable, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. The only flaw is very light wear, almost completely restricted to the edges. In those days, it was said by reviewers that Aurora made the best tank kits - this one is no exception. Features all moving bogies and drive wheels, flexible black treads, elevating main gun, rotating turret, one tankman, three soldiers and decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are both in 'near mint' condition as well.
Aurora Dick Tracy, 1/16, 818-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$155
Rare original issue dated 1960; not the common reproduction. The hardbox is in 'Excellent+' condition with great color and gloss. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and instructions.
Aurora SNJ Trainer, 1/48, 80-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$109
This is the rare first issue of this kit, with 'ground' scene box art and the 1956 Northern Lights rectangular logo. Aurora's subject choice here was very wise, as almost every one of our US pilots in WWII few the SNJ or T-6 during training. Features 'good' cockpit, instructor and student pilot, rotating propeller and wheels, full landing gear and more. The dit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Instructions show older logo and decals do not have a stand decal. However, it has a triangle base included and not the rectangular one shown on the instructions.
Aurora Beechcraft Super 18, 1/88, 284-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$65
1963 issue that is hard-to-find. The box is in remarkable 'Excellent+++' condition with very limited, light general wear as the only flaw. This model is from ex-Comet molds and is the smaller scale (1/88) issue. Features rotating propellers, full side and cockpit glass, and blue and red pinstripe decals with N numbers and rudder fin flash markings. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/48, 102-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$39
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Mint' condition. 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. 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. Even Monogram released a few of these kits after purchasing Aurora's molds.
Aurora Aero Commander 1121 Jet Commander, 1/72, 85-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$119
1968 issue hardbox issue and a nice kit for that time. Features recessed panel lines, full interior with rear bulkhead, couch, chairs and console, cockpit with chairs, instrument panel, control yokes, forward bulkhead and clear windows. Includes optional position landing gear and colorful decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and includes all parts, decals and instructions. The Jet Commander was the jet-powered follow-on to the famous Aero Commander twin private aircraft. But shortly after 1121 delivery began in 1965, Rockwell bought Aero Commander. The 1121 was competition for the Rockwell Sabreliner business jet in the same class, so Rockwell sold the Jet Commander to IAI. Famous nicknames assigned to the early 1121s included the familiar 'ground pounder', 'lead sled' and more unique 'Jet Commode'. Initial releases under IAI were called the 1123. Improvements to the 1123 design lead to the IAI 1124 Westwind powered by Garrett 731 fan engines. I won't recount here all of the nicknames for the IAI Jet Commanders...but the most printable include "Bagel Bomber" and "Yom Kippur Clipper." For years legend has it that these molds were lost and/or destroyed in a train wreck; that has moved from legend to fact as those reports have been confirmed. Monogram bought Aurora's molds and was transporting them to the Monogram factory when the accident happened.
Aurora De Haviland DH-10 Bomber - Parents Magazine Seal Issue, 1/48, 125-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$79
Dated 1957 with classic Jo Kotula box art. This is the edition with the Parent's Magazine approval seal on the box. The box is in 'very good++' condition with like new color and gloss, four solid corners and no tape or price tags. Flaws include general shelf wear as shown, a very light stain by the word 'Assembly' and another light stain on one side (the top long panel, lower part). Molded in the correct glossy dark olive drab, black and clear plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora De Havilland DH-10 Bomber, 1/48, 786
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$58
1976 issue with revised molds. Much better kit than previous releases. Features choice of markings, painting guide, rigging instructions and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.