Plastic Model Kits
Airfix Boeing 314 Pan Am Clipper - Dixie or BOAC Berwick, 1/144, 04172-6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$42
Still factory sealed and from 1980. Very nicely molded and detailed kit. Has decals for both aircraft. In the 1930s Pan Am was a household word in the USA for their romantic foreign routes and the glamorous 'China Clippers' that crossed the Pacific Ocean, stopping at such ports as Wake Island. Pan Am's attention soon turned to the Atlantic. Since non-stop service would be needed, a new aircraft was designed. The Boeing 314 was chosen. This huge flying boat started flying the Atlantic mail in 1939 with a trip over 26 hours long. Before the war, the 314 fleet flew the Pacific, Atlantic and other routes. The airliner was a palace compared to the cramped jets and limited service of today. The flight deck compared to the bridge of a ship and housed 6 crew. It was connected to the passenger cabin by a spiral staircase. The luxurious cabins were divided into 5 standard compartments, each seating 10 passengers, a dining salon for 14, a special compartment for four and a deluxe bridal suite. 74 could be carried on day trips and 40 when sleeping quarters for all passengers was required. Chefs prepared gourmet meals while passengers lounged in deeply cushioned wicker chairs and enjoyed a grand view of the scenery from about 5,000 feet. The age of the Clippers ended shortly after WWII when land planes could operate at much higher speeds than the flying boats.
Airfix Queen Elizabeth 2 Cunard Ocean Liner, 1/600, 06203-5
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$69
Type 4 logo box issue. Very nicely detailed kit of the replacement for the original Queen Elizabeth which is 20 inches long when built. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Airfix Ford 5-AT Trimotor - American Airlines - (5AT), 1/72, 04009-9
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
1975 issue of this eautifully molded model of the legendary 'Tin Goose.' Features full interior and very good detail throughout. Includes American Airways decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Air Lines Fairey Gannet ASW Aircraft - (ex Frog), 1/72, 9804
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$18
Nicely done early kit from Frog molds and marketed by Air Lines in the USA. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions. Air Lines manufacturing history: The kits, decals and instructions were made in England, then imported to the USA where Testors created the boxes with the colorful trading cards on the back. There are two trading cards on each box which show the boxart but not the advertising/logo. Some kits contain a Testors color painting guide also, but it is not specific to any model.
Azur Polikarpov I-15 Chato Spanish Civil War - Republican Spanish Air Force 'White 46' Staff Aircraft Grupo 26 / Spanish Francoist Air Force (Nationalists) Grupo de Estado Mayor Getafe 1940-47 / 'Black CA-142' 1 Escuadrilla Pilot Vicente Cactillo Monjos Dec 19, 1/72, A044
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
Features main injection molded parts, resin details including cockpit and engine, PE details, film instruments, very good cockpit and more. Includes decals and paint guide for the three aircraft listed. It has never been started started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Azur Vultee V-1 A Spanish Republican Bomber - Spanish Republican Air Force Gruppo 72 1937 / Spanish Republican Air Force Gruppo 1938, 1/72, A038
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$62
Very rare and dated 1997. High quality limited issue kit with resin details and decals for two modified bombers. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Azur Breguet 27 - French Air Force GAO 518 Or Orly Airfield June 1940 / Chinese Air Force Export Version 1937, 1/72, 027
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$32
Rare and the only kit ever made of this subject in 1/72 scale. This model includes parts and decals to build either version and features recessed surface detail, excellent cockpit and crew station, many cast resin details and more. Includes paint guide and decals for both aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing resin machine gun and #17 & #28 which are both very tiny parts.
Azur Loire 130 - French Air Force Esc HS4 On the Cruiser Gloire 1939 / Vichy France Esc 3HS On The Cruiser La Marsaillaise / Luftwaffe 1941, 1/72, 004
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$48
This is a well detailed, limited-edition injection molded kit with recessed surface detail, photoetched parts, very good cockpit and crew stations and more. Includes paint guide and decals for all three aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora-KB Boeing F4B-4 - (F4B4), 1/48, 1122-170
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$45
Early 1970s Collectors Edition issue. Features highly improved molds and terrain display base. Never started. 100% inventoried and complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE - one small part (aileron link) are a different shade of plastic. It is from an earlier issue of this same kit.
Aurora-KB De Havilland DH-10A Bomber - Collector's Edition Issue, 1/48, 1125-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$39
1972 hardbox issue. Aurora greatly improved these molds for this release which makes it an excellent builder. Features 'good' cockpit detail, two Lewis machine guns, twin Liberty 12 engines, pilot, two gunners and 2 mechanic figures, painting guide, terrain display base and rigging guide. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing flat clear upper windshield. This is very easy to make and I have included clear material for it. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present. One part (a small wind generator) is a different color plastic. It is from an earlier issue of this same kit.
Aurora Boeing F4B-4 - (F4B4), 1/48, 122-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$59
1958 first issue with fantastic Jo Kotula boxart. This is the Parents' Magazine issue with the seal located in the lower right and the '69' price circle at the upper left. This was considered a fine model in the day and rated highly in magazine reviews. These classic 1930s Navy Biplane Fighters are still famous for their colorful paint jobs at that that time. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Cowl, tail and trim color would vary with the group's Aircraft Carrier (Ranger, Lexington or Saratoga and the aircraft's position in the flight formation.
Aurora 155mm Long Tom Gun, 1/48, 308-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$79
1963 hardbox issue with superb John Steel artwork. This was a very nice model for that time with numerous working features and crew. 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.
Aurora US Army 8 Inch Howitzer Gun, 1/48, 307-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$64
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++
$75
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 German Tiger Tank, 1/48, 312-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$69
Hard-to-find 1964 1/48 scale armor kit with box art by the famous artist John Steel. When introduced, all of the Aurora armor series met with rave reviews in the modeling magazines; they are still favorite 'Classic Builders' today. Features working bogies and sprokets, flexible tracks, optional position hull and turret hatches, separately molded exhaust, tow rings, spotlight, spare treads and more, elevating main gun & rotating turret, tank commander figure and three soldiers. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora SSN Nautilus SSN-571 First Under The North Pole, 1/242, 708-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$110
1958 issue with fantastic 'North Pole' box artwork by Jo Kotula. Molded in the correct high gloss black plastic. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Aurora-KB Fokker E-III Eindecker Collectors Series - (EIII), 1/48, 1134-170
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$48
1972 issue of this improved kit with a painting and rigging guide as well as the Battle Terrain Display Base. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Aurora-KB TWO Boeing P-26A - 34th Attack Squadron - Collector's Series, 1/48, 1115-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$56
SALE!! Includes two kits in the one box shown, and even two 'Battle Terrain' display bases. The aircraft are molded in yellow and clear plastic, while the base is molded in brown. Both models are never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The 1972 hardbox release of the P-26A features movable ailerons, rudder & elevators, pilot figure, good cockpit & engine detail, rotating propeller & wheels and a special large plastic terrain display.
Aurora Albatross D-3 Red Dot Issue - (Albatros D.III / DIII), 1/48, 104-69
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$48
Rare very early issue from 1956 with Northern Lights logo and the 69 cent price circle on the right of the box top. What is most unusual is that the price is within a red-filled circle; this is the second instance of this that I have seen in more than 26 years. Just when you think you have Aurora's kit history figured out, they throw you another curve ball! Molded in the correct glossy dark green and black. Decals and instructions are correct for the first issue as well. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Even includes the original factory tissue packing material.
Aurora Boeing P-26A Peashooter, 1/43, 115-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Very rare 1957 issue with the original artwork and the then-new Sunburst Oval logo with 'Famous Fighters' in the border. This was a one-year only issue because in 1958 the new Jo Kotula artwork was introduced. The P-26A was originally issued shortly after Aurora moved to the West Hempstead facility on Long Island, NY. Molded in the correct glossy light blue and clear with the early style Aurora rectangular stand, correct Tatem Company decals and the correct instructions. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The box has wear as shown and is only 'good.' Aurora was the only early US model company known for consistently turning a profit. They never wasted anything and that included instructions, stands and decals. If any were left, they were used (in the new style box, like in this case) until they were used up.