The Hawk Model Company, founded in 1928 by brothers Dick and Phil Mates in Chicago, was a pioneer in producing scale model airplanes, ships, and figures, including injection-molded plastic kits. Marketed as America's Oldest Model Company, Hawk initially created solid-wood models and showcased plastic models at the 1934 Chicago World's Fair. They launched one of the first all-plastic kits, the Curtiss R3C-1 racer, in 1946, transitioning to polystyrene in 1949 and offering a variety of realistic scale models by the 1970s. One of Hawk's best selling kit lines was the Weird Ohs, featuring dragsters and hot rods created by Bill Campbell.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$48
Still factory sealed; sections of the seal are starting to have age deterioration. This is the large, 1/48 scale chrome plated issue which features realistic metal panel variations, excellent fit and finish, full interior including floor, seats, instrument panel & yokes, rotating propellers & wheels and more.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$325
Very rare and dated 1966. The MOL, or Manned Orbiting Laboratory, is one of the all-time classic space kits and is from the original 1958 molds. Includes interior detail, figures, clear cover, rocket reentry vehicles (2), clear and colored display stand that depicts mission profile and more. Includes a large colorful decal sheet. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$65
Still factory sealed and dated 1967. The box is in remarkable, investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. The entire kit is metal plated and features realistic bright and matt panel variations, removable jet engine and engine stand, mechanic, cockpit, working canopy and more. Includes a large decal sheet for all three versions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$68
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' box condition. From a one-owner collection. This is the 1968 issue of Hawk's popular 1/48 scale fully chrome-plated Thunderjet. Features realistic panel-to-panel plating variations, pilot figure, long range tanks, detailed landing gear and more. Includes a large, colorful decal sheet for the box top aircraft.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
Early 1960s release with classic box art by Bill Campbell. If you look closely, Bill painted one of Hawk's founders, Richard (Dick) Mates in the cockpit of the nearest fighter. This is a very well molded model with excellent fit and all recessed panel lines. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Thanks to Jean-Claude who told me that the boxart shows a standard F-84F but in reality the model inside is of prototype YF-96A, (aka YF-84F), s/n 49-2430. this aircraft was later modified to become the YRF-84F parasite fighter in combination with GRB-36F.It is on display at the USAF Museum, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Excellent+++
$225
Very rare early injection molded kit and the only civil release of this famous model. This kit was first issued in 1952, so it was made at the same time that the Gowland & Gowland 'Highway Pioneers' were released. It was produced in this box up until the late 1950s. This model is molded in the correct glossy gray plastic with a unique early clear stand with 'CONVAIR' on the base. The box is in amazing 'Excellent+++' condition. These boxes were very fragile and the only reason this one survived is that I purchased it from the original owner, who has been a long-time collector. The kit has never been started. All parts have been inventoried 100% complete and includes the 'Convair-Liner' decals and instructions. This is a one-owner kit from a recent collection, and he was given this kit as a gift in early 1950s. Hawk was a producer of wooden kits (with metal or plastic details) before and after WWII, and was one of the handful of manufacturers to produce such kits (known as 'solids') in a consistent 1/48 scale. Hawk made aircraft, ship and train models in this fashion. The very first injection molded aircraft kits in the United States may have been made by Varney in 1946, but Hawk was always an innovative and quality-driven company, and they took a gamble on injection molded kits well before they were popular. As early as 1946 they may have issued the 1/48 Curtiss R3C-1 with wheels and in 1948 the 'Evolution of the Jet' gift set. In 1949, they issued several kits - the Supermarine S6B, Gee-Bee, Howard Ike, F-84G and the Constellation. In 1952, the Mig-15, Convair-Liner & others were released in plastic. As with the previous kits, this is in the Hawk two-tone one-piece flip box. These boxes were notoriously fragile and Hawk quickly discontinued their use, going to the cardboard 'hardbox' with a colorful, glued on lithograph sheet, known to the trade as a 'slick.'
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
For the advanced Hawk collector. The side panel says 'Deluxe' and this kit certainly is. Includes rare factory paint discs in medium blue and black, a paint brush, full 'Painting Models' instructions, three small sheets of US Navy decals and more. The actual kit is a solid wood model from around 1942. Features 3D factory-cut and tapered fuselage, completely finished engine nacelle, factory cut wings, horizontal & vertical stabilizers, fully finished wheels, metal three blade propeller with hub and wood stock as necessary. There is even a Hawk illustrated fold-out sheet that explains how airplanes fly. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, paint, brush, decals, 'Instructions for Painting Models' sheet and How An Aircraft Flies sheet. NOTE: Missing assembly plans. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were very complete and included plastic or metal details and superb quality drawings for the true scale enthusiast.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$60
Still factory sealed and fresh from the one-owner collection of a very particular builder & collector. This is the 1967 release with John Andrews artwork. The model is completely metal plated with realistic matte and gloss panel variations. This is a well detailed kit for that time and which features excellent fit & finish, drop tanks, under-wing 5" rockets, pilot figure, optional position canopy and more.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$65
Unusual and rare 1960 hardbox gift set with unique artwork by Bill Campbell. Never started. Each aircraft has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, correct Marine decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$49
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave as shown. Dated 1968 and an excellent, large-scale kit for that time. Features complete interior detail, rotating wheels & propellers and full color decals (including all stripes) for the center aircraft on the box art. Usually molded in white and clear.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$62
Early hardbox issue dated 1960. Bill Campbell artwork. Unusual gift set containing both kits. Never started. Both kits have been inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. In 1960, Hawk released a series of 'New 2 Pack Kits', including 'Specials of the 1930s' (S6B and Mister Mulligan), 'Great Crates' (Spad and Nieuport), 'Freedom Fighters' (F-86F and Swift), 'Flying Leathernecks' (Marines AU-1 Corsair and F4D Skyray), 'Battling Bluejackets' (Corsair and SBD) and 'Terror Attackers' (Oka and V-1).
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$36
Very Rare 1950s kit for for the advanced collector. Still factory sealed but the header panel is only in 'good' condition. I have shown the best side; the reverse has a price tag tear. This kit was 'Made in the British Empire by Lincoln International.' Lincoln was an injection molding firm that issued models as a side-line. Kits were made in Great Britain, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand and sold in many more countries. They reissued at least 13 Hawk kits. I have dated these late 1950s because the R3C-1 Army Racer (also released in this series) still has wheels. Later issues had floats.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$28
Dated 1962 and most likely the very first issue because it is a hardbox and has the price prefix on the kit number. This model is from the mid 1960s and the artwork is by Bill Campbell. Features a 22 inch wingspan, fine raised panel lines, 'good' cockpit with pilot, two piece canopy that can be displayed opened or closed, full landing gear and outriggers, standing pilot, optional position air brakes, optional antenna and 'sniffer' pod and more. This kit is actually the basis for the Testors U-2 variants in this same scale. Molded in a very dark blue and clear with a large gold plastic stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box is only graded 'good' because it has slight crushing and heavy creases on the right side.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$135
Rare and from 1956. This is the true first issue due to the 98 cent price extension on the part number. This gift set featured all four aircraft in the originally-molded vivid colors as well the R3C-1 with landing gear (shortly after this, the molds were modified to make it a floatplane). The Gee Bee is molded in bright gloss red, the Laird Solution in a gloss antique gold, the Ike in bright white and the R3C-1 in brilliant yellow. Inside, everything is just like it left the factory. The kits have not been started. All four are still sealed in the original stapled bags. Includes special one-piece instruction sheet and correct one-piece decal sheet.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$54
From 1966. This well detailed model of the early Jupiter launch vehicle features 360 degree rotating launch stand and base, working aerodynamic fin surfaces, Explorer satellite payload, ground crew and more. Includes full decals and lapel pin. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$32
Still factory sealed; the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top slightly concave. Mid to late 1960s softbox issue with Bill Campbell artwork. Big scale model with twenty-inch wingspan is neatly molded and features cockpit, optional position canopy (2 piece), standing and sitting pilots, optional outrigger wing-tip landing gear, high-altitude air sniffer and more
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$52
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top concave as shown. This is the 1967 release with John Andrews artwork. The model is completely metal plated and features realistic matte and gloss panel variations. This is a well detailed kit for that time and it features excellent fit & finish, drop tanks, under-wing 5" rockets, pilot figure, optional position canopy and more.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$54
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' box condition. A one-owner kit fresh from a very particular collector. This is the 1968 Chrome Plated version with John Andrews artwork and a well detailed model for that time. Features realistic panel variations in metal plating, superb fit and finish, very good cockpit for pilot and observer, rear gun with spare ammo casings, opening canopy, detailed engine, optional bomb load and more.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$48
Still factory sealed and the 1967 chrome plated version with John Andrews box artwork. Features excellent fit and finish like most all Hawk kits, realistic metal panel variations throughout the aicraft, gun packs, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, bomb load, good cockpit, optional position canopy and more.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$64
Still factory sealed and a one-owner collection; you would be the 2nd owner. This is the 1968 issue of Hawk's popular 1/48 scale fully chrome-plated Thunderjet. Features realistic panel-to-panel plating variations, pilot figure, long range tanks, detailed landing gear and more. Includes a large, colorful decal sheet for the box top aircraft.
