Lindberg Model Kits for sale
Lindberg Model Kits, established in 1944 in the United States, has a rich history in the world of plastic modeling. Originally known for producing high-quality wooden toys, Lindberg transitioned to plastic model kits in the 1950s, quickly becoming a favorite among hobbyists. The company is celebrated for its diverse range of subjects, including aircraft, automobiles, and ships.
Some of Lindberg's most notable kits include the 1/48 Scale F-104 Starfighter, a classic jet fighter known for its sleek design, and the 1/72 Scale USS Arizona, a detailed representation of the iconic battleship. The 1/25 Scale 1957 Chevy Bel Air and the 1/48 Scale B-17 Flying Fortress are also popular among collectors, showcasing Lindberg's commitment to quality and historical accuracy.
Lindberg IJN I-53 Type C-3 Submarine With Kaitens - 58.5 Inches Long, 1/72, 70818
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$175
NOTE: in the USA, email me for a UPS GROUND shipping quote. I can run it manually and the savings over USPS is usually 50%. Rare and still factory sealed. Long out of production. This giant kit features over 300 parts. Many people have converted it to remote control (R/C parts not furnished). NOTE: this is such a large kit that it can only be shipped alone (not with other kits). This very large box can be mailed within the USA and some overseas countries; however it cannot ship to certain countries with smaller postal size restrictions.
Lindberg Winnie Mae Lockheed Vega - Round the World Record Setting Aircraft, 1/48, 533-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$34
This is the original late 1950s issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke box art and a fine kit for that time. In 1931, Post and Gatty flew the Vega 'Winnie Mae' around the world in 8 days, 15 hours and 8 minutes for a new world record. In 1933 Post tested a gyroscope automatic pilot and radio direction finder in another record flight lasting 7 days, 18 hours and 45 minutes. This aircraft is now in the Smithsonian Museum. the Lockheed Vega did see military service, with a few operated by the RAAF, Spanish Republic Air Force and USAAC. This model features moving control surfaces, cockpit detail, rotating propeller and wheels and more. Includes a clear display stand and very colorful and complete Winnie Mae decals. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Gee Bee Sportster 1930's Racer - (ex-Pyro / Life-Like), 1/32, 70561
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$22
Still factory sealed. From original Pyro molds. Features good cockpit, movable control surfaces and full decals.
Lindberg Stearman PT-17 Kaydet Motorized, 1/48, 508M-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$42
With motorized prop action. Hardbox issue dated 1966 with Tom Morgan boxart. The Stearman was the last standard biplane produced for the Army and Naval Air Forces. Production was over 10,000 planes, making if more prolific than any other US Biplane design. Kaydets help to train over 60,000 allied airmen in WWII. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Lindberg Marine Attack Fighter F4U Corsair Motorized, 1/48, 301M-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$69
Hard-to-find 1950s issue with a motorized propeller and the incredible, colorful box art that Lindberg kits are famous for. The box is in remarkable 'Excellent++ condition' with like new color and gloss, no tape or tape marks, no price tags, no tears, no fading or stains. The flaws are some hardly noticeable corner wear and one closed split vertical corner. Features very fine raised surface detail and recessed control surface outlines, pilot and seat, detailed engine front, optional wing radome, detailed landing gear, underwing missiles, display base with the batteries hidden underneath and more. Includes decals to match the box art airplane including the checkerboards. The actual aircraft has never been started but NOTE: the armature of the electric motor has been very neatly 'adult' built. There is no other assembly. The kit has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Please note that one machine gun is broken from one wing; it is present and taped to the wing so you can repair it.
Lindberg Heinkel He-111, 1/64, 5303-06
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$29
1986 issue from the original molds. This model features movable ailerons, elevators & rudder, good cockpit and forward crew station detail, retractable landing gear, scale engines with removable cowlings, engine ground display stand, crew & mechanic figures and more. Molded in green and clear plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg German Ju-87 Stuka Dive Bomber Motorized, 1/48, 306M-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$55
Late 1950 motorized hardbox issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. This model kit features pilot and gunner figures, one piece canopy, centerline large bomb & two wing-mounted smaller bombs, electric motor for the propeller, display stand, battery holder and wires. Molded in gloss medium green and clear. NOTE: this kit has minor and adult 'near mint' (= almost perfect) quality subassembly as noted: motor armature and wing halves built built. There is no other assembly but NOTE: the radiator, propeller and two pilots are partially painted. The kit has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts including decals and instructions. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Lindberg Messerschmitt Me-262, 1/48, 538-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
1950s hardbox issue with dramatic Gaekdke artwork. Loaded with features including two detailed Jumo 004A turbojet engines with removable access panels, retractable landing gear, detailed gun bay with opening access panels, good cockpit, pilot figure, opening canopy, enclosed & detailed main gear wells, optional twin nose mounted iron bombs and more. Includes the famous Lindberg clear display stand as well. Molded in green and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, 1/48, 534-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$38
1950s issue with early classic box art by Ray Gaedke. Nice kit with detailed engine, removable cowling, full cockpit, two pilots, ground crewman and aircraft tail dolly. Includes the clear Lindberg 'teardrop' display stand. Molded in a beautiful gloss yellow and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Blue Devil Destroyer Fletcher Class With Aftermarket Upgrades - Motorized For R/C, 1/125, 815
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$139
Includes the following aftermarket detail sets in either factory sealed outside or never started and internally sealed inside condition:Tom's Modelworks 125-01 Detail PE Set and G-Factor 14401 Brass Propellers. The actual kit is from original 1960s molds. It is very large scale and well detailed for that time. Designed to be built for Radio Control (R/C), free running or static display. For free running it can be programmed to do rectangles, figure 8, circle or go straight. Never started. All plastic trees and small bags including gears & hardware are still factory sealed. The few large parts that are not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Lindberg Grumman F6F Hellcat - Necomisa Issue, 1/96, 424
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$29
Very rare joint Lindberg-Necomisa issue that was made in Mexico; Lindberg shipped the molds down to Necomisa in the 1970s and the kits were made in Mexico. The model is originally from the early 1960s and the original Ray Gaedke artwork was wisely retained. The original molds were cut by Trim Model Products in the early to mid 1950s. Trim sold them in bags or in hardboxes, then sold the molds to Lindberg in the early 1960s. I have never seen a post-70s USA issue of this kit, so perhaps the molds remained in Mexico. Inside, the kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and the instructions are on the back of the box along with a Necomisa full-color trading card for this aircraft.
Lindberg Convair XFY-1 VTO Pogo, 1/48, 536
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$30
This large scale model dated 1987 and is from the original 1950s molds. Features fine raised surface detail, counter-rotating propellers, pilot figure and boarding ladder. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Convair VTO was a Navy program for a high performance zero-length take off fighter. The aircraft flew well but transition from vertical/horizontal and back was tricky. This, combined with the performance of the new jets signaled the end of the program in 1955.
Lindberg Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawk - US Navy VA-153 - (A-4), 1/48, 538
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$34
This is the 1987 issue from the original 1950s molds of this very early (probably prototype) Skyhawk. Features very fine raised panel lines, pilot and ejection seat, opening canopy, detailed jet engine, opening inspection panel, working rudder and ailerons, full landing gear, centerline drop tank, wing rockets and more. With a clear display stand and decals for VA-153. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Grumman F11F-1 Tiger Blue Angels - (F11F F11F1), 1/48, 2332
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$34
This 1982 issue includes Blue Angels decals and is part of Lindberg's 'Past and Present' Series. From the original late 1950s molds with all features that made the older kits special: movable ailerons, rudder & elevators, detailed engine with opening inspection panel, pilot with ejection seat, basic cockpit, and more. Includes a large & complete Blue Angels decal sheet with all strips and numbers for aircraft 1 through 6. Molded in blue and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Curtiss F11C-2 Goshawk - (F11C2), 1/48, 535-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
1969 two-piece box issue utilizing the original Ray Gaedke artwork from the 1950s issue. This very nicely molded kit features pilot, basic cockpit, good engine detail, rotating propeller and wheels and even rigging photos for spreader bars and wire placements. Never started. The actual airplane is inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions but NOTE: the stand is missing the short length of aluminum wire. Lindberg is a company with a fascinating history The original 'Lindberg Line' stretches back to the 1930s when Paul Lindberg drew plans for famous modeling magazines and marketed his balsa wood 'stick and tissue' by urging dealers to carry the '...Complete Lindberg Line'. After the war, Lindberg and Olsen had a strong hand in early United States injection molded kit development. Please see the article located on this website about early USA plastic kit manufacturers.
Lindberg Heinkel He-111, 1/64, 580-200
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$38
Large hard box from 1967. Features movable ailerons, elevators & rudder, good cockpit and forward crew station, retractable landing gear, scale engines with removable cowlings, engine ground display stand, crew & mechanic figures and more. Molded in green and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Heinkel He-219 Owl, 1/72, 575-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$18
1967 hardbox issue with artwork by Bojanowski. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: one propeller blade is neatly broken at the hub; the broekn blade is missing.
Lindberg Convair XFY-1 VTO Pogo, 1/48, 536
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$30
Still factory sealed. Large scale model dated 1987. Features fine raised surface detail, counter-rotating propellers, pilot figure and boarding ladder. The Convair VTO was a Navy program for a high performance zero-length take off fighter. The aircraft flew well but transition from vertical/horizontal and back was tricky. This, combined with the performance of the new jets signaled the end of the program in 1955.
Lindberg B-70 SAC Bomber- (XB-70), 1/169, 567-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$55
Early 1960s Ray Gaedke artwork softbox issue. This is the only kit of the B-70 with retractable landing gear and also features moving rudders and elevons, optional position outer wing panels and the traditional clear Lindberg display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions. Please note that this kit has the twin vertical stabilizers like the real aircraft. Lindberg also sold a 'civil' XB-70 with the single tail configuration and TWA markings.
Lindberg FJ-2 Fury Jet Fighter - First Logo Small Box Issue, 1/48, 516
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$64
From the mid 1950s with wonderful Ray Gaedke box art. Rare first issue that featuring the circular Lindberg logo and short, early two-piece box. Correctly molded in brilliant metallic blue with a red nose and clear canopy. Correct early decals and instructions. Please note, the instructions have the circle logo and the rectangular logo, which was not uncommon for early Lindberg kits. This kit has not been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Paul Lindberg created plans for stick and tissue flying models that were published in popular modeling magazines in the 1930s. During this time, he marketed wooden flying kits, asking builders to request that your local dealer carry "The Lindberg Line" of models. When plastic kits first appeared, Paul Lindberg and a Mr. Olsen founded O-Lin models, purchased the unsuccessful Varney molds for the Fleet Sub, PT Boat, LST and PT-17. After mold modification, they entered production and quickly cut new molds such as the P-80, Seabee and more. The association with Mr. Olsen did not last long, and Paul Lindberg took over or bought out the molds, thus starting the famous plastic "Lindberg Line". The first box art was simply carry over from O-Lin. Early O-Lin artwork was simple and two -color. However, Ray Gaedke did some late O-Lin boxes such as the Corsair, which was also used by Lindberg. Gaedke artwork was colorful and bold, and Paul Lindberg wasted no time in having Gaedke make the new artwork for the Lindberg Line.