Hawk Model Kits
Hawk Chrome Plated Lockheed U-2 - (Authenti-Plate), 1/48, 300-300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$48
Ideal builder. The chrome is in 'very good' to 'very good+' condition and the decals and instructions are 'excellent.' Slight yellowing is the only flaw on both. 1962 hardbox kit with Bill Campbell artwork. Completely chrome plated; it is difficult to find the chrome in this good of condition (please note that 'very good' is not mint, but is more like 'just above average'). Large scale with 20 inch wingspan. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and decals & instructions.
Hawk F-84F Thunderstreak - Very Early One-Piece Box Issue, 1/72, 606
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$58
Very rare 'flip top' box Hawk kit from the early 1950s. Hawk was a manufacturer of 1/48 constant scale solid wooden models well before plastic, but they jumped on the plastic band wagon very early. Most of the first issue 'flip box' plastic kits were 1/48 - this kit, however, is one of the earlier 1/72 scale kits from Hawk. Inside, this model is 100% accurate for this issue. It is molded in the correct green-tinted clear canopy & silver with the early style 'teardrop' base stand and correct instructions and decals. 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.
Hawk Nieuport 17 - Very Early Flip-Top Box Issue, 1/48, 706
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$38
First issue from the early 1950s in the one-piece box. Molded in high gloss yellow and black. The model has not been started. Complete with instructions and all parts. This kit is from early in this first issue, and the first kits were not issued with decals. In the 1920s through the 1940s Hawk made constant scale 1/48 aircraft kits from wood. In 1946 they added plastic injection molded kits to the line and were possibly the first injection molded kit manufacturer in the USA. When Hawk made an early jump to all-plastic kits they kept the 1/48 scale and created these new one-piece boxes with two color artwork.
Hawk Ben Howard Ike Air Racer With Race Pylon, 1/48, 629-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$29
1962 60 cent issue with classic Bill Campbell box art. Inside is a fine kit with excellent fit and fine recessed & raised panel lines. Includes pylon display stand which is excellent for use in a 1930s Air Racing Diorama. Never started and complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Ike was built by Ben Howard near the Old Chicago Airport (now Midway) and first flew in competition during the Thompson Trophy Race in 1932. It finished 7th with William Ong at the controls. In 1933 she finished 3rd with Roy Minor as pilot at an average speed 8 mph above 1932. In 1934, she finished yet another 8 mph above '33 with Harold Neumann as pilot and finished 4th in the Thompson.
Hawk Skyray F4D-1 US Marines - (F4D1), 1/72, 624-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Soft box issue with classic Bill Campbell artwork dated 1959; however, this exact issue is probably from the early 1960s due to the 60 cent price extension. Very nicely molded for that time with fine recessed and raised panel lines and excellent fit. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk T-6 Texan Air Force Trainer, 1/72, 610
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
1964 softbox issue with Tom Morgan artwork. This is an excellent model for that time with recessed surface detail and superb fit and finish. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Laird Solution Racer, 1/48, 628-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$18
Softbox issue dated 1962 with great Bill Campbell box artwork. Very nicely molded kit for that time with excellent fit, fine recessed panel lines and raised rib lines. Inventoried and NOTE: the airplane is missing the prop retainer (easily made, does not show when assembled). The aircraft includes all other parts, decals and instructions but NOTE: missing display stand. The Laird Solution won the first official Thompson Trophy Race in 1930 at the Curtiss-Wright Reynolds Airport in Chicago. The Laird was the only Biplane to win the Thompson and it beat all the military aircraft. Charles 'Speed' Holman was the pilot and was the first civilian to attain a speed over 200 mph in a closed course event nationally. E. M. Laird Airplane Company built the aircraft for BF Goodrich. Construction began only 3 weeks before the race. There was only one 10 minute trial flight before the aircraft won the race.
Hawk Ryan NYP - Spirit of St. Louis, 1/72, 608-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$14
Dated 1965 but this is a later version in the softbox but still with classic Tom Morgan artwork. Very nicely molded kit with all recessed panel lines and excellent fit. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one wheel. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions.
Hawk Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter, 1/48, 560-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
Hardbox issue of this very popular model dated 1966. This very cleanly molded 'A' variant of the famous F-5 Tiger features good cockpit, hinged canopy, pilot figure, optional opened or closed speed brake, optional position landing gear, two AIM-9 Sidewinders, (2) 750 lb bombs, two Bullpup Missiles and more. Includes a detailed three-view camo painting guide and USAF decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Lancia Ferrari, 1/32, 1-39
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$38
1965 issue with Tom Morgan box artwork. Nicely done smaller scale (1/32) kit that can be adapted to slot car racing. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hawk Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter, 1/48, 560-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$34
Hardbox issue of this very popular model dated 1966. This very cleanly molded 'A' variant of the famous F-5 Tiger features good cockpit, hinged canopy, pilot figure, optional opened or closed speed brake, optional position landing gear, two AIM-9 Sidewinders, (2) 750 lb bombs, two Bullpup Missiles and more. Includes a detailed three-view camo painting guide and USAF decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Ryan FR-1 Fireball - Solid Wood Airplane Model, 1/48, 76
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$34
For the advanced model collector and from 1945. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were considered high quality and very complete for that time and often included metal or plastic details. very complete and included metal details and superb quality drawings for the true scale enthusiast. The side of this box shows photos of 6 other built-up Hawk aircraft kits and gives a rare look at the product line. The model features a 2D cut fuselage, wings & tails, turned and completely finished hardwood cowling, plastic three blade propeller, fully finished wooden wheels, metal seat, clear vacuform plastic canopy (in excellent condition and not yellowed), wooden stock as needed, color decal sheet, a special heavy cardstock template sheet, sandpaper, special metal display stand and excellent, well-detailed plans. The model has not been started and is complete. NOTE: the box is water damaged and so are the plans and template sheet; both are still completely usable but no longer in 'collectible' condition. The decals are microcracking and lifting
Hawk Cessna Super Skymaster - Model 337, 1/48, 565-130
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$48
Dated 1968. An excellent large-scale kit for that time with complete interior detail and full color decals (including all stripes) for the center (red) aircraft on the box art. Molded in white and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Heinkel He-112 B - Solid Wood Airplane Model, 1/48, 82
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$36
For the advanced model collector and from 1940. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48 in the 1930s. Hawk kits were considered high quality and very complete for that time and often included metal or plastic details. and superb quality drawings for the true scale enthusiast. The side of this box shows photos of 4 other built-up Hawk aircraft kits and gives a rare look at the product line. The model features a 3D (three axis) cut fuselage, 2-D cut wings and tail features, turned and completely finished hardwood spinner & wheels, finished propeller, sandpaper, wooden stock as needed, complete insignia sheet and excellent, well-detailed plans that include many templates and painting instructions. There is even another large fold-out instruction sheet with heavily illustrated text instructions for how to carve and build a solid scale model aircraft. Even the original Hawk factory packing tissue is present. The model has not been started and is 100% complete with all parts and paperwork. Please note that this kit is simply called the "Heinkel Fighter." From what what can tell, this is a He-112B, with the three-piece bubble canopy and probably the V-10 with the big undernose radiator scoop.
Hawk De Havilland DH-4 - Solid Wood Airplane Model, 51
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$34
For the advanced Hawk collector. Hawk was one of the few manufacturers making wooden kits to a constant scale of 1/48. However, the company was innovative as it quickly included injection molded accessories. This kit dates from 1946 and contains profile precarved fuselage, wings and tails, injection molded wheels, propeller, & machine guns, wooden stock as needed, metal seat, sandpaper and full size well-detailed plans that include numerous templates, detail drawings, full rigging information, a photo of the completed model and more. This kit has not been started. The parts have been inventoried and NOTE: missing decals. Otherwise complete with all other parts and paperwork included.
Hawk 1909 Hupmobile - Highway Classics, 1/24, 635-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$85
Rare hardbox issue dated 1964. The box is in amazing 'Near Mint' condition. Hawk did not issue many automobile kits, but when they did they chose interesting subjects. This one is 1/24 scale and molded in yellow plastic with black wheels. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including instructions. The 1909 Hupmobile was among the first cars to look 'long, low and lovely' with a racy appearance. Rarely seen now, the Hupmobile was very popular in that day due to good performance, looking a bit like a Mercer or Stutz but sporting a much lower price tag. And this kit has a very interesting history also! The molds were originally cut by Kaysun in Japan @ 1954. The kits were a huge advance over the 'Highway Miniatures' and if put side to side put the Revell offerings to shame. I do not know of other kits from Kaysun beyond the two cars. Later in the 1950s Strombecker purchased these molds and issued them in very colorful boxes. However, Strombecker discontinued all plastic kit production in the late 1950s. In 1964 Hawk somehow located these molds. Always with an eye to quality, the Mates brothers knew these were perfect kits for their expanding line of models. The called the Rambler and Hupmobile 'Highway Classics' and issued them in full color boxes that sported photos of the actual built models. There were at least three issues; one at 50 cents, one at 60 cents and one with a special case. However good the kit, the subject matter simply did not catch on and eventually the kits were withdrawn from the line. Polks Hobby Modelcraft found and purchased the molds in 1982 but did not issue the kits. In 1988 Mandrill Manufacturing purchased the Strombecker molds and it is possible these two Kaysun kits is among them.
Hawk Westland Mk.II Lysander, 1/48, 563
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$29
Dated 1967 with John Andrews artwork. Very nicely detailed and features over 60 pieces, very good cockpit and rear crew station, pilot and observer figures opening canopy, detailed engine and optional bomb load. There is no assembly but NOTE: the interior of one fuselage half is painted the cockpit color. There is no other painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: the right fuselage is another color of plastic; it is from an earlier issue of this same kit. The windshield has clear tape on it in preparation for masking it off. The ideal cleaner to remove tape residue from plastic model parts is Novus Plastic Polish, which is available on line.
Hawk T-6 Texan Air Force Trainer, 1/72, 610-60
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$22
1964 softbox issue with Tom Morgan artwork. This is an excellent model for that time with recessed surface detail and superb fit and finish. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Hawk Westland Mk.II Lysander, 1/48, 563-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$34
1967 hardbox issue with John Andrews artwork. Very nicely detailed with full cockpit for pilot and observer, opening canopy, detailed engine and optional bomb load. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Hawk Westland Mk.II Lysander, 1/48, 563
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$24
Dated 1967 with John Andrews artwork. Very nicely detailed and features over 60 pieces, very good cockpit and rear crew station, pilot and observer figures opening canopy, detailed engine and optional bomb load. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing the upper antenna; easily made. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes 'mint' condition decals and 'excellent' instructions.