Aurora Model Kits for sale
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.
Aurora Japanese Sub I-19, 1/275, 728-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$62
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 Fokker DR-1 Triplane - Newsprint Issue, 1/48, 105-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$70
Still factory sealed. This kit is in amazing investment-grade 'Mint' condition and the seal is completely intact. The DR-1 'Newspaper' issue is a a reissue of the classic 1956 kit. James Cox, who did much of the early artwork for Aurora, created a timeless classic for the original issue and this artwork was used well into the 1960s and possibly up till the final 'White Box' release before Aurora's demise. Mr. Cox also did unique artwork for the early Aurora Catalogs as well.
Aurora German Pfalz D-3 - (D-III), 1/48, 109-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$58
Hard-to-find 1957 issue with Jo Kotula artwork in excellent condition. This is the second issue of this kit - please note 79 cent price extension, the 'Famous Fighters' in the sunburst logo and the Parents' Magazine logo at the upper right. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora Northrop P-61 Black Widow, 1/48, 392-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+++
$95
Still factory sealed and in remarkable, investment-grade 'Near Mint+++' condition. T1969 hardbox issue (from the original early 1960s molds) with the Big A logo. This large-scale model was a fine effort from Aurora for that time and it is still a favorite 'Classic Builder' today. Features a crew of three, good cockpit and crew station detail, all recessed fuselage detail, rotating props and more. Usually molded in gloss black, clear and with the large tripod based stand.
Aurora Sir Galahad of Camelot Knight, 1/8, 826-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM++
$250
This very rare 1967 model is in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint++' condition. The first owner very carefully opened the box while leaving the seal intact on the top and all four sides. Inside, the kit is molded in silver plastic with a light gray based with the name plate 'Camelot' on the front.Sir Galahad features a large Halberd, red, black and white feather plumes, sword & scabbard, large shield with two grip handles and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. The instructions are in 'excellent+++' condition. The plumes are in superb condition also and intact (usually they are falling apart).
Aurora The Black Knight of Nurnberg, 1/8, 473-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
Desirable hardbox issue from 1963. This is the popular Aurora USA knight inlLarge 1/8 scale. Molded in gloss black and has the original plume. NOTE: this kit has minor assembly; the two head halves are built. There is no other assembly. Three parts have light detail painting; there is no other painting. Inventoried complete with all parts, plume and photocopied instructions (NOTE: the original instructions are missing). 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 and they sported the 1956-only rectangular 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. The sales success of the Knight prompted Aurora to launch an entire line of figure kits. The knights themselves stayed in production long after many other figures were discontinued.
Aurora The Blue Knight of Milan, 1/8, 472
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$52
1960s Aurora of Great Britain issue with great box art. This model contains a large 1/8 scale knight, base, green plumes (Aurora mixed colors as they pleased) and instructions. Molded in a beautiful bright blue glossy plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present. 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 and they sported the 1956-only rectangular 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. The sales success of the Knight prompted Aurora to launch an entire line of figure kits. The knights themselves stayed in production long after many other figures were discontinued.
Aurora Swedish S Tank, 1/48, 316-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$135
Still factory sealed and in remarkable, investment-grade 'Mint' condition. This 1966 hardbox issue is well detailed and features flexible treads, opening hatches, one tank crew member, ground troops and more.
Aurora Crown Logo Blue Knight of Milan 1520, 1/8, K2-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$129
Very Rare. In the mid 1950s, Aurora was searching for faster and less expensive ways to expand their model kit line beyond simply designing new kits then cutting new molds. Aurora was able to find several such sellers, like Comet, Best, Helicopters for Industry and others. However, their most famous and profitable deal they negotiated was the purchase three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics. They quickly issued them as K1, K2 and K3 and these were the very first Aurora figure kits. This first issue from 1956 has the one-year-only Aurora 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. Inside, the kit is mint as it left the factory. The shiny, very dark blue plastic parts are complete and there is a red feather plume. The instructions are correct with the Crown logo in the Aurora logo.
Aurora The Black Knight of Nurnberg, 1/8, 473
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$42
Aurora of Canada issue from about 1969-1972. One of the classic and very popular knight kit from the original molds. Large 1/8 scale kit is molded gloss black and has the original white plume. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only graded 'fair-' because of heavy wear and cardboard loss o the lower right corner as shown. 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 and they sported the 1956-only rectangular 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. The sales success of the Knight prompted Aurora to launch an entire line of figure kits. The knights themselves stayed in production long after many other figures were discontinued.
Aurora The Red Knight of Vienna, 1/8, 474
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$135
Still factory sealed and in wonderful, investment-grade 'Near Mint++' box condition. This is the 1964 issue that was made in England. It is usually molded in a beautiful deep gloss maroon plastic, but I cannot confirm that since it still sealed. This kit is the same scale as the other Aurora Knight kits. The ever-popular Aurora Knights have a fascinating history. 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. They sported the 1956-only rectangular 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. The sales success of the Knights prompted Aurora to launch an entire line of figure kits. The knights themselves stayed in production long after many other figures, aircraft and ships were discontinued - a fitting tribute to their popularity.
Aurora McDonnell F-4H Phantom, 1/48, 394-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
First issue from 1961 with the sunburst oval logo and 'Famous Fighters' in the border. This large-scale kit has fantastic Jo Kotula box artwork and is well detailed for that time. Features mostly recessed panel lines with a few raised details, tandem cockpit, full landing gear, four AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, arresting gear and more. Includes a large, clear 'Triangle World' display stand. Even includes a tiny two-piece F-4 model that is almost 2 inches long. Molded in gloss gray and clear plastic. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
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 M109 Howitzer Tank - (Self Propelled Gun), 1/48, 326-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$60
1969 Big A hardbox issue with an 'excellent' condition box. Hard to find 1/48 armor kit that has very good detail for that time. Features over 100 pieces, choice of long or short barrels (not offered in earlier issues) working bogies and tracks, rotating turret, elevating gun, driver, commander & soldier figures and more. Includes decals for US Army and West German Army. Never started. The actual tank has been inventoried with all parts present and includes decals and instructions but NOTE: missing display base.
Aurora Japanese Sub I-19, 1/275, 728
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$60
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 German Tiger Tank WWII, 1/48, 312-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$145
Still factory sealed and in fantastic, investment-grade 'Mint' condition. This hard-to-find 1/48 scale armor kit has John Steel art and a 1964 dated hardbox.
Aurora Douglas M-2 Mailplane - Western Air Express CAM Route, 1/48, 111-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$64
First issue with classic Joe Kotula artwork dated 1957. The kit is a very good depiction of this rare mail plane and is molded in a beautiful burgundy, black and clear. Never started. 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.