1/62 82-79 Aurora Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
Rare 1964 hardbox issue. This is the large ex-Comet F-104. In the early 1960s Aurora purchased Comet's line of molds. As was their custom, Comet often cut two molds of most kits - a smaller scale and a larger scale version. Aurora reissued both of the F-104s - the small 1/110 scale and this larger 1/62 kit. Aurora did not make many of the 1/62 edition and possibly only issued them once - this is most likely because they did not sell; Lindberg and Hawk already had excellent, 1/48 scale F-104 kits on the market. Features raised panel line detail, pilot & seat bust, clear canopy, wing tip tanks and a large decal sheet. Includes the modified Comet 'tear drop' shaped base display stand because the model is in the in-flight configuration. Molded in gloss medium gray and clear. Never started. It has been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in excellent condition with light yellowing and edge wear being the only flaws. The box would grade higher than 'good++' but is rated as such because of the small dent at the center left side as shown.
$95.00