1/48 99-98 Aurora P-38 Lightning Brooklyn Issue - Famous Fighters of All Nations - First Issue
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
Very rare and exceptional first issue from the early 1950s and one of the famous 'Brooklyn 8' which were Aurora's first aircraft kits. All kits from the Brooklyn factory are rare, but this one is the finest I have ever seen and features a box in 'Excellent+++' condition and inside it is exactly as it left the factory. Molded with correct light gloss blue and clear plastic with correct Brooklyn stand, decals and instructions. It even has original packing tissue paper. The decals are in amazing 'Near Mint' condition and are still flat. There is no yellowing and they are correctly marked 'Tatem Company' on the back. The instructions are 'excellent' with age yellowing on one panel as the only notable flaw. The box is 'Excellent+++' with amazing color and gloss, no fading, no tear, no missing litho, no tape (other than the thin factory sealing tape, of course), no stains or repairs and the very neatly applied original price tag on the right short side from "Neisner's 5 Cent to $1.00 Store." Box flaws include light scuffing and the slightest hint of a .25 inch crease at the upper right as the only flaws. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
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