Hawk Model Kits
Hawk Curtiss Racer R3C-1 - One Piece Box Issue 1946 - (R3C1), 1/48, 600
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$150
For the advanced model collector. This is a model kit with a fascinating history as it may be among the very first injection molded kits produced in the United States (please see the article about early USA kit production on this website). The Hawk model company was the most innovative in America and had been making constant 1/48 scale models in wood and metal since the late 1920s. During the re-run of the World's Fair in 1933, Hawk may have made the world's first injection molded airplanes models - but they were not kits. The models were completely finished and were on display for the princely sum of $25 each. The Mates brothers, who founded and ran Hawk, were quick to incorporate this new technology by adding injection molded details to the wooden kits in the late 1930s. During the war, Hawk put it's injection molding knowledge to work making ID models for the US Armed Forces. Originally there was a nation-wide program to have children and adults make these from wood, but consistency was an issue - injection molded solved this problem. Immediately after WWII in 1946, Hawk made the Curtiss Racer model injection molded in black tenite. The box was a simple one-color affair. This kit, like Varney's PT-17, met a very cool reception at hobby shops. Hawk quickly changed the box to two colors, added box artwork and molding the kit in bright yellow acetate plastic. That makes it the second issue, still from 1946, and that is this kit for sale here. The box is in very good condition with great colors. There is tape on both end flaps. The box has not been crushed or flattened, which is unusual. These came in one-piece boxes and they are not very strong. Inside, the kit has minor assembly. The fuselage 1/2s have been glued. The quality of assembly is excellent - there are no gaps and no glue showing. There is no other assembly. The kit is 100% complete with all parts. The small parts are still sealed in the 'crinkle' bag. The instructions are in as new condition. Please note that Hawk did not issue decals with this issue of this kit.
Hawk F-84F Thunderstreak - One-Piece Box Issue, 1/72, 606
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$40
Rare early issue Hawk kit in the flip-top box. Hawk was a manufacturer of 1/48 constant scale solid wooden models well before plastic, but they jumped on the plastic band wagon very early. Most of the first issue 'flip box' plastic kits were 1/48 - this kit, however, is one of the earlier 1/72 scale kits from Hawk. The kit is molded in the correct silver with the early style stand and correct instructions and decals. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Thanks to Jean-Claude who told me that the boxart shows a standard F-84F but in reality the model inside is of prototype YF-96A, (aka YF-84F), s/n 49-2430. this aircraft was later modified to become the YRF-84F parasite fighter in combination with GRB-36F.It is on display at the USAF Museum, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.
Hawk Triangle Box F4D Skyray, 1/72, 402
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$125
Rare Triangle Box issue from the late 1950s. As a marketing experiment, Hawk tried this novel and colorful box only with the Skyray. Dealers found it difficult to stack with other kits and it was discontinued. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. This box is very good. Luckily, it is missing the factory tape seals that are usually across the top corners. There are no price tags and no other tape. The box has not been repaired. There is edge wear, some creasing and a short tear on the bottom but no litho or cardboard is missing.
Hawk Convair Dart XF-92A, 1/70, 605-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$22
1960s softbox issue with great Bill Campbell artwork. The kit has never been started. The aircraft has been inventoried complete with all parts but NOTE: missing display stand. Includes decals and instructions. The box is rough.
Hawk Supermarine Spitfire MK.22, 1/72, 5-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
Early 1960s issue with Tom Morgan box art. This is a very good quality kit for that time with very fine raised detail and excellent fit. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Supermarine Spitfire MK.22, 1/72, 05
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$22
Still factory sealed. Dated 1967 with Tom Morgan box art. Very good quality kit with excellent fit and fine raised detail.
Hawk North American OV-10A Bronco Chrome Plated, 1/48, 214
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$48
Still factory sealed. 1967 Chrome plated version with John Andrews box artwork. This model is still the only 1/48 injection molded kit of the short-wing 'A' Variant. It features gun packs, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, bomb load, good cockpit, optional position canopy and more.
Hawk Lockheed U-2 Spyplane, 1/48, 209-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$32
Dated 1962 and most likely the very first issue because it is a hardbox and has the price prefix on the kit number. This model is from the mid 1960s and the artwork is by Bill Campbell. Features a 22 inch wingspan, fine raised panel lines, 'good' cockpit with pilot, two piece canopy that can be displayed opened or closed, full landing gear and outriggers, standing pilot, optional position air brakes, optional antenna and 'sniffer' pod and more. This kit is actually the basis for the Testors U-2 variants in this same scale. Molded in a very dark blue and clear with a large orange stand. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box has slight crushing and heavy creases on the left side and center left as shown in the photo.
Hawk Nieuport 17 - Flip-Top Box Issue, 1/48, 706
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$39
First issue from the early 1950s in the one-piece box. Molded in high gloss yellow and black. The model has not been started. Complete with instructions and all parts. This kit is from early in this first issue, and the first kits were not issued with decals. In the 1920s through the 1940s Hawk made constant scale 1/48 aircraft kits from wood. In 1946 they added plastic injection molded kits to the line and were possibly the first injection molded kit manufacturer in the USA. When Hawk made an early jump to all-plastic kits they kept the 1/48 scale and created these new one-piece boxes with two color artwork.
Hawk Continental Air Lines Jet Prop Viscount - With Continental Air Lines Advertising Sheet, 1/96, 506-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$78
Rare late 1950s hardbox issue of the first commercial 'Jet Prop'. Features all very fine raised surface detail and recessed control surface outlines, clear windows for the cabin and cockpit, optional position cabin doors, portable boarding stairs and more. Model includes a rare Continental add sheet for the Viscount which includes interior photos, engine cut away and more. This model has never been started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hawk Jupiter-C Rocket - With Explorer Satellite / Launch Pad And Figures, 1/48, 150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$119
Rare 1958 first issue and a well detailed model of this classic early launch vehicle. Features 360 degree rotating launch stand and base, moving fin aerodynamic surfaces, Explorer satellite, ground crew, full decal and lapel pin. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Hawk Skykray F4-D Picture Gallery, 1/72, 708-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$36
Rare issue from the 1950s from the 'Picture Gallery' series. Includes the correctly early decals and the green tinted canopy. Bill Campbell explained to me that the artist producing the Picture Gallery series artwork had a heart attack and could not finish the assignment. Hawk had to switch artist in a hurry, and that is how Bill found his way to Hawk. Bill did the art from that point forward, making the limited issue PG boxes very desirable for collectors. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the instruction sheet is a quality photocopy of the original. NOTE: the box is only graded 'good' because there is significant bug damage on the side panels. The bugs ate away some of the litho but left the heavy cardboard behind it.
Hawk Bristol Fighter F2B - Solid Wood Scale Model - F-2B, 1/48, 59
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
For the advanced Hawk collector. This solid wood model from 1947 features 2D cut fuselage, wings, horizontal & vertical stabilizers, fully finished wheels, two metal seats, injection molded plastic machine guns (2), wood stock as necessary, color decal sheet, and large, excellent Hawk full size plans with three view, aircraft markings guide with dates, numerous templates, history of the F2B, large exploded parts view, detailed rigging diagrams and more. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one part, the plastic propeller. Otherwise complete with all other parts and paperwork. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were very complete and included plastic or metal details and superb quality drawings for the true scale enthusiast.
Hawk Spad C13 - Solid Wood Model Airplane, 54
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$37
For the advanced Hawk collector. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48. However, the company was innovative as it quickly included injection molded accessories. This kit dates from 1946 and contains profile precarved wooden main aircraft parts, injection molded wheels, propeller & machine guns, wooden stock as needed, metal seat and very large, full size superb plans with full templates, color guide, rigging diagrams, building illustrations with instructions and more. The model has not been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing decals. Otherwise complete with all other parts and paperwork present.
Hawk Republic F-84G Thunderjet, 1/48, 505-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$44
Late 1950s hardbox issue with great Bill Campbell artwork. Features extensive and very colorful decals for the aircraft shown on the boxart, pilot bust, standing pilot figure, two mechanics, drop tanks, full landing gear and more. Molded in silver and clear plastic. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Explorer 18 Earth Satellite, 1/20, 553-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$119
Accurate scale kit of this NASA interplanetary platform. This model is made of injection molded plastic, metal panels and metal wire and includes a full color decal sheet. Features unusual stand that allows the satellite to spin (see box top left and right) and 'appears to defy gravity.' Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Westland Mk II Lysander, 1/48, 563
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$40
Still factory sealed. 1967 softbox issue with John Andrews artwork is very nicely detailed and features over 60 pieces, very good cockpit and observer station with map plot, machine gun and ammunition cases, pilot and observer figures, opening canopy, detailed engine, optional bomb load and more.
Hawk F4D Skyray Triangle Box, 1/72, 402
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$39
Rare Triangle Box issue from about 1957/58. As a marketing experiment, Hawk tried this novel and colorful box only with the Skyray. Dealers found it difficult to stack with other kits and it was discontinued. Most parts are molded in gloss white, with a green-tinted clear canopy and brown pilot. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: Missing one rectangular gear door. Otherwise includes all other parts. NOTE: the four bombs are blue and not white; they are from another issue of this same kit. This box rates as only 'fair.' It has splits, wear and some clear tape on the top right as shown
Hawk Chrome Plated Lockheed U-2 - (Authenti-Plate), 1/48, 300-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$54
Ideal builder. The chrome is in 'very good' to 'very good+' condition and the decals and instructions are 'excellent.' Slight yellowing is the only flaw on both. 1962 hardbox kit with Bill Campbell artwork. Completely chrome plated; it is difficult to find the chrome in this good of condition (please note that 'very good' is not mint, but is more like 'just above average'). Large scale with 20 inch wingspan. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and decals & instructions.
Hawk RE-8 - Solid Wood Aircraft Model, 1/48, 56
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$42
Rare model from 1946 for the advanced Hawk collector. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48. However, the company was innovative as it quickly included injection molded accessories. This model features profile (2D) cut wooden fuselage, wings and tail feathers, injection molded wheels, propeller and 2 machine guns, wooden stock as needed, metal seat, full color decals and high quality, full-size plans. Never started and complete. The decals are intact but have typical age micro-cracking.