Aurora Model Kits for sale
Aurora Dr. Jekyll As Mr. Hyde - Quailty RESIN Copy With Many Additional Accessories, 1/8, 460-98
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$65
NOTE: not the Aurora kit! This is a very high quality resin copy of the Aurora kit that contains many additional diorama parts. The molds were made from the original Aurora kit, so it is constructed just like the 1964 plastic version. Features beautiful castings almost completely free of air bubbles with most parts in light yellow resin and clear resin for the appropriate lab parts, all of the parts that came with the Aurora kit plus an extra rat & spider web, 3 books, pipette & stand, extra flasks, beakers and much more. Never started. All of the parts are still factory sealed in about 15 clear bags. Includes full-size, very high quality photocopied Aurora instructions. The box is an excellent, full-size reproduction of the original. It is a modern 'hardbox' with the modern color photocopied panels glued on the top and sides. The original manufacture of this fine kit is unknown.
Aurora Grumman S2F Hunter-Killer - Canadian Issue, 1/54, 145-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$54
From 1964 and labeled 'Aurora Plastics of Canada Ltd. Toronto (Rexdale) Ont.' From ex-Comet molds which are very close to 1/48 scale. Features all fine recessed surface detail, retractable 'dust bin' lower radar and MAD tail boom, rotating propellers, wing spotlight with interior detail and clear lens, clear cockpit windows and more. Molded in dark sea blue and clear plastic and includes a display stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Dutch Boy, 1/8, 413-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$100
Hard-to-find issue with a 1957 date. It is even rarer in this condition, which is with an 'excellent' box, never started and still factory sealed inside. This is part of Aurora's very famous 1/8 scale figure kits. This one includes a base with a map of Holland and Dutch Box with hat, wooden clogs and skates. Molded in a very light flesh-like color. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the factory sealed clear internal bag. Includes instructions in 'near mint' condition.
Aurora Chinese Junk, 1/68, 430-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$75
True 1962 issue with artwork by John Steel and the 'Famous Fighters' in the border of the Aurora sunburst logo. This well molded but older kit (originally from the early 1950s) features a full hull, sails, detailed deck & fittings,colorful decals, flags and more. Even includes a unique 'Oriental' display stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals, color flags and instructions.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
Aurora Grumman S2F Hunter Killer - Tall Box Issue, 1/111, 288-80
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$44
Smaller scale model from ex-Comet molds. This is the Aurora of Canada issue dated 1964 in the taller box (1.6 inches tall as opposed to 1 inch tall). Features all fine recessed panel lines, clear cockpit and fuselage windows, rotating propellers and a display stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora Albatross D-3 - (Albatros D-III), 1/48, 104-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$59
Fourth or fifth issue of this kit and much rarer than the first (1956) issue. Box is dated 1956 but this issue is from about 1962/3 because it has the oval starburst logo and no 'Famous Fighters,' a 79 cent price extension and no Parents' Magazine Seal. This is a true 79 cent box - there is no 'stamp out' of the old 69. Molded in gloss green and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora US Army M109 Howitzer Tank - Self Propelled Gun, 1/48, 314-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$79
1963 hardbox issue with artwork by the famous John Steel. This hard-to-find 1/48 scale armor model was given very high reviews in magazines at that time. Features detailed, individual bogie drive train, flexible tracks, driver figure, optional position hatches, elevating gun, rotating turret, accessories, tank commander and more. Molded in gloss olive drab with black flexible tracks. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora 155mm Long Tom Gun, 1/48, 308-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$54
1963 hardbox issue with artwork by the famous John Steel. This is an excellent model for that time with numerous working features and crew members. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab green and with black rubber tires. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Aurora did not provide decals with this kit. The box is graded 'good' because of the creasing visible at the upper right corner.
Aurora Aramis Of The Three Musketeers, 1/8, K10-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$145
Rare 1958 release in an 'Excellent+' condition hardbox with like-new color and gloss. Molded in ivory plastic. Inside, the kit is exactly as it came from the factory - never started and with the parts still sealed in the factory clear bag. Includes the original feather plum and instructions in 'excellent' condition.
Aurora Athos Of the Three Musketeers, 1/8, K8-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$165
First and only issue dated 1958 and with the 'Sunburst' Oval Famous Fighters logo. issue with sunburst 'Famous Fighters' oval logo. Aurora usually relied on top-quality dramatic artwork for box top decoration; they almost never used photographs of completed kits but Athos, Aramis and Porthos were an exception. This figures includes sword, scabbard & strap, hat with a real feather plume (in 'near mint' condition), display base and even a very detailed painting guide. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag and includes instructions in 'excellent' condition.