Plastic Model Kits

Monogram F3F-3 Grumman Navy Fighter - (F3F3) Four Star Issue, 1/32, PA70-198

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc

$119

Original issue 4-Star kit from 1961. The box is in 'excellent' condition with like new color and gloss and four solid corners. The kit is very highly detailed and has a unique, operating landing gear system. When you pull the propeller outward and rotate it CCW, the landing gear retracts. Now rotate the propeller CW and the gear extends. Push the propeller in, and it freewheels as normal. Other features include movable control surfaces, detailed cockpit, sliding canopy, rigging material and instructions for rigging. Molded in red, yellow, silver and clear plastic. The original internal yellow cardboard presentation material is present and in excellent condition. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are flat and intact with only slight age yellowing but NOTE: they have typical age microcracking.

Aurora Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank, 1/48, 313-98

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc

$95

First issue dated 1964 and "Famous Fighters" oval on the four sides only. Graphic John Steel box artwork. This kit features flexible treads, tank commander and three ground troops, two rifles, rotating turret, elevating gun optional position top hatch and working tracks/wheels. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the box displays better than the 'excellent' grade. It is rated as such because there is light to moderate localized shelf wear/scuffing on the two short box ends.

Aurora 1913 Mercer Raceabout - Old Timers Issue, 1/16, 572-198

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc

$95

1961 issue in an 'excellent' grade box. 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. It features full suspension, transaxle and driveline detail, rolling chassis build up like the real car, full exhaust, detailed interior and more. Molded in gloss ivory, gloss black, clear and with chrome plated parts and real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The black parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bag. The ivory and clear parts were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals 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.

Aurora Tiger Moth DH-82, 1/48, 110-79

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM

$68

1958 issue with fantastic Jo Kotula artwork. The box is in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition with perfect color and gloss. The only flaw is very light wear in a few spots. This is the second issue due to the 79 cent price extension. Molded in gloss dark olive drab and clear, with the clear triangle-based Aurora stand. The kit has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Aurora Fokker Eindekker - (E-III Eindecker), 1/48, 134-100

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+

$48

1963 issue with Jo Kotula artwork. This kit was part of Aurora's very popular and successful 1/48 WWI series. The line started in 1956 and was expanded through the 1960s. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This is the second issue because the box side logos does not have 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the logos. Thank to Dusty Rhodes for pointing out that the decals are for serial 419/15, Bayerische Feldflieger Abteiling 9, Autumn 1915.

Aurora Blue Knight of Milan 1520 Crown Logo, 1/8, K2-98

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG

$125

In the mid 1950s, Aurora bought three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics and issued them as K1, K2 and K3. These were the very first Aurora figure kits. The early Aurora 'Northern Lights' logo has the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. Inside, the kit is mint. The shiny, very dark blue plastic parts are still sealed in the factory bag. Even the red feather plume is present and in 'excellent' condition. The instructions are correct with the Crown logo in the Aurora logo and they are in amazing 'near mint' condition. The box has wear as shown; there are a few litho chips on the upper edge, light corner wear and very general, light even wear.

Aurora Convair F-102 Dart - (YF-102 Delta Dagger), 1/121, 290-50

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+

$56

This model is in an amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint+' box. It is dated 1957, but from the mid 1960s due to the oval logo with the blue outline. This small scale kit with dramatic Jo Kotula box artwork is nicely molded with clear canopy, full landing gear and a 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. 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 very successful and quickly expanded. When Aurora purchased the Comet molds, those kits fit in nicely with this established line.

Aurora Boeing F4B-4 - (F4B4), 1/48, 122-69

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good

$55

1958 first issue with fantastic Jo Kotula boxart. This is the Parents' Magazine issue with the seal located in the lower right. In the day this was considered a fine kit and rated highly in reviews. The F4B-4 was a classic 1930s Navy Biplane Fighter that is still famous for their colorful paint jobs at that that time. Cowl, tail and trim color would vary with the group's Aircraft Carrier (Ranger, Lexington or Saratoga) and the aircraft's position in the flight formation. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Aurora Breguet 14, 1/48, 141-98

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+

$48

Dated 1963 with artwork by Jo Kotula. Molded in gloss green and black. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Aurora Boeing B-47 Stratojet, 1/180, 493-70

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+

$68

Dated 1961 but the price extension and logo tell us that this kit is likely from 1964 to 65. Features classic Jo Kotula box art. Molded in gloss silver and clear featuring full landing gear and the clear 'triangle globe' stand and arm. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. Please note that this box actually displays 'excellent++' but is graded only 'very good+' because there are two narrow pieces of masking tape on both short sides and some clear tape on both long sides. In both cases, the tape was being used to 'reseal' the kit at home.

Aurora Lockheed XFV-1 VTO - Vertical Take Off - Famous Fighters Of All nations, 1/48, VTO-79

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good

$179

Rare first issue from the early 1950s with the 'Famous Fighters of All Nations' box . Aurora's first logo is on the side with the West Hempstead address and also please note the 79 cent price extension on the part number. Inside it is 100% correct with first logo instructions, early Tatem decals and the parts molded in gloss silver & green-tinted clear. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The decals are in remarkable 'excellent+ condition and the instructions are 'excellent++.' Even the original factory packing tissue is present. The canopy is 100% intact with no cracks but NOTE: it has a haze to it. I used some Novus plastic polish and it did go away (became clear) but there was significant effort involved.

Italeri Douglas B-66B Destroyer - (A-3 Skywarrior) - (ex-Testors), 1/72, 149

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++

$44

This is the USAF version of the very large Navy Skywarrior A-3 or "Whale" as the carrier crews and flight crews called it due to it's large size for a carrier aircraft. Features all recessed panel lines, detailed gear wells, cockpit detail and optional position landing gear. Features decals for 42nd TRS, 10 TRW England 1960 and 19th TRS, 66th TRW England 1958. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Heller Saab 91 Safir - Sweden, 1/72, 80287

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc

$28

Still factory sealed. Very nicely molded with recessed control surfaces and fine raised panel lines.

Heller Renault Vivastella, 1/24, 80724

Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc

$59

Hard to find of this 1928 luxury car that came in many body styles. The model is very well detailed with 115 pieces and features rolling chassis build-up just like the actual car, very good front and rear suspension and drive line, detailed engine, removable hood, complete interior, closed or open rumble seat, optional up or down convertible top, instrument face decals and more. Molded in tan, black, clear and chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.