Aurora Model Kits for sale
Aurora British SE-5 Scout, 1/48, 103-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$59
First issue from 1956 with Jim Cox boxart and Northern Lights logo. The logo on this box top was only used for one year; in 1957 it was replaced with the famous oval 'Famous Fighters' Sunburst logo. This kit was one of a very famous line of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft kits introduced by Aurora at this time. Due to the popularity, subjects were still being released into the 1960s. Molded in glossy olive green and black. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. While the top of the box displays 'near mint,' the box is only graded 'excellent because the right short side has light but obvious sun fading.
Aurora US Army 8 Inch Howitzer Gun, 1/48, 307-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$52
Second issue hardbox from 1963 of this rare kit with great John Steel artwork. This is a well detailed model for that time which features 96 pieces, moving wheels, breech, recoil mechanism, limber and gun trails. Molded in gloss olive drab green and with black rubber tires. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly to only two parts: the gun barrel halves. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The box displays higher than the 'very good++' rating but it graded as such because there is scuffing on the four sides; the sides only rate 'good+.'
Aurora US Army 8 inch Howitzer, 1/48, 307-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$69
First issue from 1958 with incredible artwork and the oval 'Famous Fighters' sunburst logo. Well detailed model for that time which features 96 pieces, moving wheels, breech, recoil mechanism, limber and gun trails. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present. Even includes the original factory tissue packing paper. Aurora did not furnish decals with this kit.
Aurora Bell UH-1B Cobra Copter, 1/48, 500-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$119
Still factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Mint' box condition. Dated 1966 and well molded & detailed for that time. Features full cockpit and interior, positionable pilot and copilot figures, two other positionable crew members, optional position crew doors, detailed rotor head, small or large rocket loadout, machine guns and US Army Vietnam-era decals. In the mid-1960s, slumping Aurora sales cause Aurora to improve mold quality with a series of very good new kits. This UH-1B is one of those models.
Aurora British Churchill Tank, 1/48, 315-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$135
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Mint' condition. Hard to find 1/48 scale armor kit with box art dated 1966. 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.
Aurora British Centurion Tank - WWII, 1/48, 300-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$125
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Mint' box condition. This is the 1963 issue with artwork by John Steel. Like all Aurora 1/48 scale armor kits, this one was greeted by the modeling press with glowing reviews for it's detail and accuracy. Features rotating bogie wheels & sprockets, working flexible treads (in fine condition and not brittle), tank commander and machine gunner figures, rotating turret with elevating gun, optional position hatches, spare tracks, tools and more.
Aurora Japanese Medium Tank - Type 97 Chi-Ha, 1/48, 313-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$125
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 King Kong - RKO Pictures - 1964 Original Issue, 1/25, 468-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$250
Very rare original issue hardbox kit from 1964; not a common reissue. This large and famous model features a large and detailed Kong holding 'The Girl' while his natural habitat jungle display vividly base demonstrates the Wrath of Kong with broken and trampled trees, lizards, snakes, etc. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct black plastic and all parts are in excellent, unbroken condition It has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all pieces. The instructions are in 'excellent+' condition with slight yellowing as the main flaw. Please note that the box has excellent color and gloss, four perfect corners, no tape or tape marks, no rips, tears, fading or stains but is only graded 'good' because there is a strong crease at the lower part of the "K" in King, the box sides are bowed out as shown and the lower box ('tray') has a deep 1/2" crease along the lower short side. Please note that this kit must be shipped insured.
Aurora The Blue Knight of Milan, 1/8, 472
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$42
1960s Aurora of Great Britain issue with great box art. This model contains a large 1/8 scale knight, base, both red and white plumes (like the box art) and instructions. The kit has never been assembled but NOTE: the base has been very neatly painted. There is no other painting Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, plume/feather and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'good-' with significant wear and a closed tear on the right long side, 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 Nieuport 11, 1/48, 101-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$44
First issue from 1956 with the one-year-only 'Northern Lights' rectangular logo. The artwork is by Jim Cox. This is a fine model for that time and includes a pilot, basic cockpit, machine gun, wing-mounted rockets, ground display with chocks and a ground crew member as well. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab and black plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. This kit is one of a very successful line of 1/48 WWI aircraft that Aurora launched in 1956. The line sold so well that new kits were added into the 1960s. Thanks to Eugene DuBey, we know some history on the aircraft that Aurora modeled. The tail # on the kit rudder is 1354, the number of a Nie 16 that served with "CAM de Dunquerke / St Pol sur Mer", 1916-17.
Aurora Albatross D-3 - (Albatros D-III), 1/48, 104-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
$69
This hard-to-find kit is in amazing 'Mint' condition, which means it has no more wear than it did coming off the Aurora factory packing line. You know I don't use the word 'Mint' very often for kits that are not sealed but this one fits the bill. This is most likely the third issue of this kit and much harder to find than the first issue. The box is dated 1956 but this is from 1958 due to the sunburst oval 'Famous Fighters' logo, the silver factory-stamped out '69' price replaced with 79 and the Parents' Magazine seal at the lower left. Molded in gloss green and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora Albatross CIII - (Albatros C-III), 1/48, 142-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$79
Second issue dated 1963 and in beautiful 'Near Mint' condition. This issue does not have 'Famous Fighters' on the four box side logos. The first issue did have FF in the box side logo borders. Features a good cockpit, pilot & gunner figures, detailed engine, rotating propeller and more. Includes a ground base with wheel chocks molded in. Molded in gloss light gray, black and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. One cabane strut is broken in two, but both parts are present for a straight-forward repair.
Aurora SE-5 Scout, 1/48, 103-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$52
First issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo. This logo only appeared for one year. In 1957 it was replaced with the famous oval 'Famous Fighters' Sunburst logo. The artwork is by Jim Cox. This kit was one of a very famous line of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft kits introduced by Aurora at this time. Due to the popularity, subjects were still being released into the 1960s. Molded in glossy olive green and black. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora British SE-5 Scout - Without Parents Magazine Seal - Yellow Box Issue, 1/48, 103-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$54
Rare box art version and in very nice condition with good color, four solid corners, no fading, tears, tags, tape or marks from either. Light, general even wear is the only flaw. Hardbox is dated 1960 and this design was only issued for a few years at the most. There are two variations of this rare box - one with the Parents' Magazine logo and one without. This one has no PM logo and is the rarer of the two. Molded in gloss olive drab and black. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora M109 Howitzer Tank - (US Army Self Propelled Gun), 1/48, 326-150
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$54
1969 Big A hardbox issue. This hard-to-find 1/48 scale armor kit that has very good detail and features over 100 pieces, 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. Also, the box displays slighter better than the 'good' ranking; it is graded as such because there is clear tape on two box sides and one paint run.
Aurora Cutty Sark Clipper Ship, 1/260, 432-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$69
Still factory sealed. Nicely molded smaller scale full hull kit. Kit features molded rat lines, detailed deck and fittings, display stand and rigging instructions.
Aurora Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra - Assault Helicopter, 1/48, 501-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$129
Still factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Sealed Near Mint++' condition. This is the 1967 issue hardbox issue and likely the second release of this kit. In the late 1960s Aurora realized that the older molds were out of date and modelers were demanding more realism. They made a new set of molds for ships, airplanes and helicopters. These were significant improvements as the new molds were on par with current offerings. This Cobra kit is one of these significantly better models. This Cobra and other new model were praised by reviewers; however, the bulk of Aurora's line was still 1950s molds. The new kits were too little, too late.
Aurora A-37 Strike Jet, 1/43, 147-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$68
1968 hardbox issue with the box top in beautiful 'Excellent' condition. The John Steel artwork was new that year and inside this model features detailed cockpit, pilots, full landing gear and extensive under wing loadout. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora De Havilland DH-10 Bomber, 1/48, 786
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$54
1976 issue with revised molds. Much better kit than previous releases. Features choice of markings, painting guide, rigging instructions and more. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions.
Aurora Sopwith Camel, 1/47, 102-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+++
$44
Rare early 1960s issue. This release has turned up less than any of the other issues and was only made for a year or two at the most before the new artwork release. This is the only issue with the full, original artwork due to the 'transparent' new simplified oval logo at the lower right. The side logos do not have 'Famous Fighters' in the border. One side has the original printed '102-79' part number while the other end has a factory-applied '100' sticker over the 79. Molded in the correct gloss olive drab and black plastic and with the chock ground base and pilot & mechanic figures. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. Please NOTE that the box displays much closer to 'Excellent++' but is graded lower because there is a small tape pull on the lower long side and some missing litho at the right short side.