Heller Model Kits, founded in 1957 by the French company Heller S.A., quickly became a prominent name in the model kit industry. Initially focused on producing wooden models, Heller transitioned to plastic kits in the 1960s, gaining recognition for their innovative designs and high-quality craftsmanship.
One of their most notable early releases was the 1/72 Scale Lockheed Constellation, which showcased Heller's commitment to detail and accuracy. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Heller expanded its lineup to include a diverse range of subjects, such as military vehicles, ships, and aircraft, with popular models like the 1/400 Scale French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle and the 1/35 Scale Renault R35 Tank.
In the 1990s, Heller faced financial challenges but continued to produce kits that appealed to both novice and experienced builders. Today, Heller remains a respected name in the modeling community, celebrated for its rich history and dedication to quality.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$24
1965 early issue with no part number, very high-gloss box, wrap-around artwork and yellow-backed Heller logo. This sleek twin engine French bomber is well detailed for that time with full cockpit, crew stations, optional position landing gear and more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Like most very early Heller kits, this one does not have a part number.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$25
Heller Black Box release from the 1970s/80 that features 52 pieces, fine raised & some recessed details, good cockpit, parts to build A or C variant and more. Includes decals for both aircraft from Flygflottilj 17 or Flygflottilj 11. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$19
Nicely molded and detailed kit. Features cockpit detail, two piece canopy, separately molded wing flaps, optional position speed brakes, fine raised panel lines and underwing stores. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$38
Military version of the famous DC-6 transport. Nicely detailed with 92 parts. Never started. The parts are either inventoried 100% complete or they are still in the factory sealed bag. Includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$39
Very large 1/400 scale full hull kit with 297 parts. Highly detailed and very finely molded. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box top grades 'good' but I rated the entire box 'good-' because the lower box is just starting to come apart.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
This highly advanced aircraft first appeared at the XIV Paris Airshow in 1934 . It was used successfully for many record attempts and was also pressed into service for WWII. This 1960s 'L' box style issue is well molded with recessed control surfaces, fine raised panel lines, very good cockpit and more. Includes markings and paint guide for two aircraft. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$28
Big-scale (1/50) issue from the late 1970s/early 1980s. Features 56 pieces, basic cockpit, fine raised panel lines & recessed control surface outlines and much more. Includes decals for both aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$34
Still factory sealed and the Heller-Aurora issue from the mid 1970s. This is a Heller kit that Aurora was marketing in the USA. Like all Heller sailing ships, it is well detailed. Features 128 parts, full hull, full deck fittings, vacuform sails, rigging material, colorful flags and full instructions with rigging diagrams. Measures 43 cm long when assembled
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$26
1970s Heller issue with 'Black Box' design that has black background on the box top and all 4 sides. Builds either version. Well molded and nicely detailed for that time with some 'good' interior detail. Includes markings for the two aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$65
Still factory sealed. Nicely molded and detailed kit with 91 parts. Includes Pan Am decals for the Clipper 'Monarch of the Skies.'
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$24
Still factory sealed. Unusual larger-scale kit of the 1952 US Marines and French Naval Corsair variant. Has 74 parts and decals for both aircraft listed.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$74
1970s earlier issue with the best mold quality. Rare, out of production and highly detailed model of this famous sailing ship features 419 pieces, full hull, all fittings, vacuform billowing sails in 'excellent' condition (not 'perfect' but 'excellent,' which means well above average), plenty of standing and running rigging material and full rigging instructions. Never started. The parts still in the internal factory sealed bags. Complete with decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$54
Rare, large-scale kit of the French and Israeli two engine jet bomber; Vautours saw extensive use in the Arab-Israeli wars. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$78
Very large and well detailed military early-warning version of the venerable 707. Features all recessed panel markings, detailed cockpit, very nicely done P&W TF-33 engines and landing gear and NATO/OTAN markings. Never started. The parts that Heller put in factory sealed bags are still sealed, and the large parts that were never bagged have been inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$37
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Well molded with recessed control surfaces, fine raised panel lines, good cockpit, full cabin interior and more. Includes markings and paint guide for the three aircraft listed.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$36
Still factory sealed and a fine model that is still popular today. Includes paint guide and markings for Air Couriers Ltd 'G-AKNY' and No. 6 Air Observer Squadron, Grande Bretagne 1940.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
1970s Heller issue with the 'Black Box' design. Very nicely molded with recessed control surfaces, fine raised panel lines, good cockpit, full cabin interior and more. Includes markings for the two aircraft listed. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$14
Nicely detailed kit with 65 parts. Features optional parts for either 316 or 319 variants, very good full cockpit, detailed engine, rotor heads and more Molded in blue and clear. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. NOTE: missing decals.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good++
$44
Still factory sealed and the box has age foxing as shown. Military version of the famous DC-6 transport. Nicely done kit with 92 parts and decals for the aircraft shown on the box top.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
1960s 'L' kit issue with full box art and yellow background Heller logos. Very well molded with recessed control surface outlines, fine raised panel lines, good cockpit, retracted or extended landing gear, tropical intake filter and more. Includes markings for the aircraft shown in the box art. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
