Aurora Model Kits for sale
Aurora Convair B-58 Hustler, 1/96, 144-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
1963 issue in an excellent hardbox with very good gloss and color. This kit was issued after Aurora bought Comet's molds. Comet had made two B-58s - a very small scale one and a bigger version, as they did with many models. This one is the larger version. The original molds were cut in the late 1950s and the kit is well detailed for it's time with all recessed panel lines, full landing gear, the large fuel/weapons single 'pod', clear windshield, pilot and the Comet 'teardrop' base display stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing two wheels. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions, both in 'excellent' condition.
Aurora Fokker Eindekker - (EIII Eindecker), 1/48, 134-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$46
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 Japanese Sub I-19, 1/275, 728-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$45
The I-19 is famous for firing history's most successful torpedo spread off Guadalcanal. On September 14, 1942, 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 and the North Carolina had to be repaired at Pearl till 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. This is the 1969 hardbox issue with the 'Big A' logo. This large scale and well detailed kit is almost 16 inches long when assembled. It is from Aurora's efforts of the late 1960s/early 1970s to make better models. Aurora knew that the 1950s kits were outclassed by the mid 60s and cut a new series of molds including several ships, helos and subs. The result was very good mold quality and detail. Includes large display stand molded in wood brown, decals, periscope and cranes, detailed Glen Seaplane, conning tower and deck guns. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, 1/125, 143-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$115
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Mint' condition. Dated 1963 and the four box side logos have 'Famous Fighters' in the boarders. This is the larger (1/125 scale) issue from ex-Comet molds. Features cockpit and cabin clear windows, full landing gear and a 'tanker' rear end and flying boom (although the box art does not show it). Usually molded in gloss gray and clear. This model often has a clear Aurora two piece 'triangle world' stand, unlike many of the other Comet kits which only came with a modified version of their original stands. Of course this is not the production KC-135 but a model of the Boeing prototype.
Aurora Avro CF-100 All Weather Fighter, 1/67, 137-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
Dated 1960 with Jo Kotula box artwork. Features all recessed surface detail, cockpit tub with two seats and control sticks, full landing gear & gear doors, clear canopy and more. Includes the two piece clear 'triangle world' stand and full color RCAF decals. Molded in white and clear plastic. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Both the instructions and decals are in amazing 'near mint+' condition.
Aurora Japanese Medium Tank - Type 97 Chi-Ha, 1/48, 313-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$90
Still factory sealed and in beautiful, investment-grade 'Mint' condition. The hardbox is dated 1964 with the original issue 98 cent price extension and John Steel artwork. The top has the 'simple' logo and the four sides have 'Famous Fighters' ovals. The kit features flexible treads, tank commander and three ground troops, two rifles, rotating turret, elevating gun optional position top hatch and working tracks & wheels.
Aurora Albatross CIII - (Albatros C-III), 1/48, 142-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$85
Still factory sealed and dated 1963. The box is in exceptional, investment-grade 'Mint' condition and comes from the large collection of the original owner. This issue has the '100' price extension and does not have "Famous Fighters" on the side logos.
Aurora Breguet 14, 1/48, 141-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$85
Still factory sealed and dated 1963. The box is in 'Near Mint' condition with a perfect seal. This kit is from a large collection from the original owner who received it as a child.
Aurora White Stallion Horse - Outlaw Of The Plains, 1/8, 401-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
Rare 1972 Canada issue. Molded in white and includes a display stand with grass clusters. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) of (8) grass clusters. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes instructions.
Aurora North American F-86D Sabre Jet, 1/48, 77-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$95
Still factory sealed and in beautiful 'Near Mint' condition. The fantastic Jo Kotula artwork is from 1960, but this kit is likely from 1963/64 due to the logo variation. This model is from the mid 1950s molds which were modified in about 1957/58 to show more detail.
Aurora White Stallion - Outlaw Of The Plaines, 1/8, 401-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$42
Hard-to-find original issue from 1967. Includes large 1/8 scale model with a base & grass clusters. Molded in white and includes a painting guide. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. The box is 'good-' because of the 'mouse-hole' at the bottom right and a very light stain which did not show up in the photo.
Aurora White Tail Deer, 1/8, 403-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Hard-to-find original issue from 1962. Includes large 1/8 scale model Deer with a display stand & name plate, log and squirrel. Molded in 'deer brown' plastic. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) inner leg half (right rear). Otherwise complete with all other parts and instructions present.
Aurora US Army Munitions Carrier - (M8E2), 1/48, 309-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$125
1963 hard box issue with John Steel artwork. Very well detailed and features flexible tracks, working bogie and idler wheels, interior, crew, movable bulldozer blade & ammunition loader, ammo load and much more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. No decals are shown on the instructions and none are present. NOTE: the bogies, idlers & their two mounting plates are a slightly different shade of green than the other parts. I believe that they are from another issue of this same kit.
Aurora Russian Stalin Tank With Unopened Aurora Glue, 1/48, 303-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$145
Rare first issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo which includes a very colorful, never opened metal tube of Aurora Cement and also the factory tissue paper. 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, glue, tissue packing paper and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Bristol F.2B Brisfit - (F-2B), 1/48, 113-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$59
From 1963 with classic John Steel artwork. The hardbox is in 'excellent+' condition with great color and gloss. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. This is one 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 some of this series were included in the 'mold upgrade' in the 1970s before Aurora went out of business later in the decade
Aurora Japanese Sub I-19, 1/275, 728
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$55
1972 'Big A' box issue. This large scale kit is almost 16 inches long when assembled; it is a fine model from Aurora's excellent efforts of the late 1960s to have their new kits be up to modern standards. The results were high mold quality and very good detail for that time. The I-19 is a full-hull model which features the Glen Seaplane with launcher & hanger, all main deck and AA guns, complete deck fittings, periscopes, DF antenna, cranes, full fore and aft diving planes, rear rudders and propellers and more. Includes a large display stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, color flag sheet and instructions. The I-19 is famous for firing history's most successful torpedo spread off Guadalcanal. On September 14, 1942, 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 and the North Carolina had to be repaired at Pearl till 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 Dempsey vs Firpo Great Moments in Sport Diorama, 1/14, 861-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$189
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits as shown. This is the original 1965 hardbox issue from the Aurora 'Great Moments in Sports' series. The box is in 'excellent++' condition with great color and gloss. The model features a complete diorama with kits of both fighters, the referee and a boxing ring.
Aurora Dempsey vs. Firpo Great Moments in Sport Diorama, 1/14, 861-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$169
Original 1965 hardbox issue from the Aurora 'Great Moments in Sports' series. The box is in 'excellent+' condition with perfect color and gloss. The model features a complete diorama with kits of both fighters, the referee and a boxing ring. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions in 'near mint' condition.
Aurora Wolf Man - Universal Pictures, 1/8, 425-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$280
Very rare original issue hardbox kit from 1962. The box is in 'Excellent+' condition with perfect color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs and no fading, stains or missing litho. There is no tape or tape marks other than the residue from the original factory sealing tape. The box does have isolated light shelf wear, isolated edge & corner wear and a light creases at the upper left corner. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct dark gray. It has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts present. The instructions are in remarkable 'near mint+' condition.
Aurora Tarzan - King Of The Jungle, 820-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$125
Dated 1967 with stunning box artwork. Features Tarzan figure with knife sheath, large display base, dead lion, Tarzan's knife and more. There is a comprehensive history of Tarzan on the back of the instructions with a photo of the built and painted kit. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions in 'very good+' condition; age yellowing on one panel is the only significant flaw.