Aurora Model Kits for sale
Aurora United States Marine, 1/8, 412-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$50
Rare kit dated 1956 and a perfect builder; please read the condition carefully. This is a very well detailed 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 gloss dark blue. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, both decal sheets (in 'excellent++' condition and instructions present. But NOTE: this kit has been started. The following 'halves' are assembled but not glued together: chest, torso, arms, head, visor and cap. All of these halves are assembled but they are all loose (not assembled.) Quality of assembly is excellent with no gaps and little to no glue showing; however, the builder began sanding the seams but did so neatly.
Aurora Russian Stalin Tank, 1/48, 303-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$115
Rare first issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo. The box is in beautiful "Excellent+++" condition with factory-new color & gloss and four solid corners. There is no fading, no stains, no tears or missing litho, no creases and no price tags or tag marks. It would have graded 'Near Mint' but there is a very small (11mmx 5mm) factory tape pull on the upper long side. Molded in the correct gloss deep green with flexible black treads. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora 747 Pan Am Jumbo Jet, 1/156, 361-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$85
Rare 1968 issue hardbox with great artwork. Molded in gloss white with the older clear triangle 'World' Aurora stand and colorful, early Pan Am decals. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all pieces, decals and instructions. The box displays 'near mint' but is graded 'excellent+' because there is tape residue at the center of the two long sides.
Aurora British SE-5 Scout, 1/48, 103-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+++
$44
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 Japanese Sub I-19 - With Large Display Base, 1/275, 728-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$75
This is the 1969 issue in the 'Big A' logo hardbox. This large scale kit is almost 16 inches long when assembled and is an excellent model from Aurora's best efforts of the late 1960s/early 1970s. Aurora knew that most of their kits were outclassed, so in the mid and late 1960s they cut a new molds with much better detail - the I-19 was one of those. Includes a large wood-grained display base, full hull with propeller & rudders, detailed conning tower (or 'sail'), periscopes, cranes, detailed Glen Seaplane, deck guns and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, flag sheet and instructions. The I-19 is famous for firing history's most successful torpedo spread. On September 14, 1942 off Guadalcanal, the I-19 was patrolling of the Solomons when she fired a 6 torpedo spread. Three hit and sank the US Carrier CV-7 WASP, and the remaining three exploded against the BB North Carolina and the destroyer O'Brien. The destroyer sank & the North Carolina had to be repaired at Pearl and did not enter service again until November 16, 1942. The I-19's Glen seaplane also flew night reconnaissance on February 23, 1942 over Pearl Harbor for the planned second attack by Emily flying boats on that base.
Aurora M-46 General Patton Tank - (M46), 1/48, 301-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
Hard-to-find Canadian issue from 1964; artwork is by the famous artist John Steel. Aurora made excellent armor kits for that time and this one is no exception. Modeling reviewers declared them as the finest armor kits in any scale. Molded in gloss olive drab with flexible black treads. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Chinese Girl, 1/8, 416-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Original hardbox issue from 1957 of the Aurora 'Guys and Gals' series. This model kit features this pretty girl in big 1/8 scale with the fancy dress, fan and head decoration. This is also a display base with a raised map of China showing the major cities. There is no assembly but NOTE: this is a bit of detail painting on many of the pieces. Nothing major and it's is only one coat. You could simply paint over it or remove it with spray oven or any other plastic-safe paint stripper. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) part, the hair holder on the back of the head. Otherwise complete with all other parts and paperwork. The box looks great in the photo, but it's only 'good' with creases, scratches & some limited pen scrawling on the lower short side.
Aurora Chinese Mandarin, 1/8, 415-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$140
Original hardbox issue from 1957 of the Aurora 'Guys and Gals' series. Aurora's figure kit line was extensive, popular and dominated this niche market. The Chinese Mandarin is one of the rarer and had a short production run. The kit features highly detailed outfit, necklace, hat, braided hair and a display base with a raised map of China and the location & names of the major cities. The kit has never been started. Inside, it even has the original factory tissue packing paper. The model has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition.
Aurora De Havilland Tiger Moth, 1/48, 110-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$59
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the bottom and left, and the box has damage as shown on the left. First issue dated 1958 with brilliant Jo Kotula box artwork. This was a very nice kit for that time.
Aurora Hercules And The Lion - Adventure Series Figure Kit, 1/8, 481-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$150
1965 issue of this very well detailed model that builds into an entire action scene. Includes the Herc himself (possibly Alan Steel), dagger, a complete lion, 3D display base and name plate. Herc is molded in a realistic (for that time) 'flesh' colored plastic while the lion is molded in a medium brown. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. NOTE: in the photo, the box looks much better than the 'fair++' grade. But it is graded as such because there are small closed holes, a closed tear to the right of Herc's head, corner wear and edge wear on the left center. In the world of figure model kits, one even came close Aurora's extensive line. But when the interest started to decline, Aurora permanently retired the Hercules model & others. But they gave the part number '481' to the much more profitable Hunchback of Notre Dame when it came out in the 'Big A' square box.
Aurora The Man From UNCLE Illya Kuryakin, 1/8, 412-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$330
Still factory sealed and very rare in this condition. This one-and only 1966 hardbox issue was designed as a tie-in with the famous TV show. When built, this model can be a single display or it is designed to interlock with the Napoleon Solo model to form a larger action scene. The box still has the factory seal but there are several small, hard-to-spot flaws which include a 3/4" x 1/2" spot of missing seal at the bottom center and three very light (and difficult to see) short creases. Please note, this kit will only be shipped double-boxed and insured.
Aurora King Arthur Of Camelot, 1/8, 825-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$245
Factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint++' condition. This hard-to-find model kit from 1967 and release under license from Warner Brothers/Seven Arts Inc. Features a big 1/8 scale figure, a large sword, special shield, complete armor, feather plum, display base and more.
Aurora Indian Chief, 1/8, 417-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$64
Hard-to-find model that is from 1957. This kit was issued at the same time as the Indian Squaw. Includes spare, bow, Chief figure as shown on the box top and a display base with a separate name plate. Molded in ivory plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions.
Aurora American Buffalo - With Paints And Brush, 1/16, 402-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
Rare 1964 first issue with paints and paint brush included. The box art is by the famous John Steel and the box has great color and gloss. Includes the large-scale buffalo (American Bison) figure, display base and two prairie dogs. Never started; even the paints are in mint, untouched condition. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions in 'excellent+' condition. Even includes the original factory tissue packing paper.
Aurora The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Universal Pictures, 1/8, 461-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$150
Very rare 1963 hardbox original issue. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct tan plastic and has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present.
Aurora Captain Action, 480
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Poor
$59
Rare first and only release from 1966. All box panels are present but there are areas of missing litho, creases, split corners, pen writing, tape and more, hence the 'poor' grade. Inside, the kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: Missing (1) part, #16 boot half. Otherwise complete and includes all other parts, decals and instructions. Decals are 'excellent' with slight yellowing as the only flaw and the instructions are 'very good' with some age discoloration as the only flaw.
Aurora British SE-5 Scout, 1/48, 103-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$46
Still factory sealed. This model is dated 1963 and is in superb, investment-grade 'Mint' condition with flawless color and gloss.
Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 315-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$84
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 British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 315-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$64
This hardbox issue is dated 1966 and in rare 'Excellent++' condition. 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.
Aurora Douglas M-2 Mailplane - Western Air Express CAM Route, 1/48, 111-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$65
First issue dated 1957 with fantastic Jo Kotula artwork. This is a very well molded and detailed kit for that time and is molded in beautiful deep gloss burgundy and black plastic. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This aircraft has a fascinating history. From the internet: The United States Post Office had been running the air mail service since 1918 mainly using variants of the de Havilland DH.4 biplane. In 1925, it decided to modernize and placed an order with Douglas for a replacement aircraft based on the Douglas O-2 observation biplane. The company modified an O-2 by covering over the forward cockpit to make a mail compartment and moving the pilot into what had been the observer's cockpit. The aircraft was designated the DAM-1 (Douglas Air-Mail-One) but this was soon shortened to M-1. The M-1 used the same Liberty engine as the DH.4, which was available in large numbers. Small modifications were made to the exhaust system to keep fumes away from the pilot and the design was considered a success, but was not ordered into production. When the Contract Air Mail (CAM) routes were introduced, the newly formed Western Air Express Company (later Western Airlines) ordered six mailplanes with the designation M-2. The main change from the M-1 was that the tunnel radiator was replaced with a frontal type. It also had the provision to carry a passenger instead of mail in the front cockpit. Just before Western Air Express introduced the aircraft into service (in April 1926 from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City), the Post Office ordered 50 aircraft designated M-3 for its major route network. The M-3 had only detailed differences from the M-2.