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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$39
Original 1950s issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke box art. 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. Kit features moving control surfaces, cockpit, rotating prop and wheels and clear display stand. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$75
Rare kit from the 1950s with classic Ray Gaedke artwork. Motorized and designed for water operation; easily converted to R/C. This large-scale kit was very well detailed for that time, featuring clear hull and superstructure windows, all deck fittings down to ammo boxes & flag staffs, 6 piece 20mm anti-aircraft guns, full superstructure, bridge with horns, search lights, front & rear radar antennas and more, life boat, stretchers, opening rear rescue transom with boarding ladder, gun and bridge crew members, stanchions and railing rigging instructions, display stand and more. Inventoried and NOTE: missing one clear, flat superstructure window (easily made from clear stock) and one flat brass rectangle contact (easily made from brass stock). Otherwise the kit is complete with all other parts, decals, color flag sheet and instructions present. NOTE: this kit has very neat sub-assembly as follows: battery box to hull; motor mount, motor, shaft & universal drive to hull; clear bow windows to hull sides. This kit was advertised by Lindberg as 1/72 but is actually closer to 1/88 scale. The Air Force Rescue Boats were the fastest among all Air Force craft. Built by Detroit Basin Inc, they were designed to reach a downed aircraft very quickly and rescue the crew in the least possible time. They were powered by three 1,500 horsepower Packard V-12 gasoline engines and fully crewed by 14 men and 2 officers. After reaching a downed aircraft, the pilots were brought aboard through a gate in the transom. In the event the flight crew was injured, the well in the stern leads directly into a sick bay with 12 litters. To ward off attackers, these vessels were equipped with two 20mm twin mount cannons and plenty of ammunition. They had radar and could operate in all weather conditions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good-
$62
Still factory sealed and from 2009. the box top is a photof the actual assemble model. This is a fine model that includes a well detailed truck and a correct period Skelly Tanker (to match the truck). This set features 264 pieces and is for the experienced modeler. The L-700 has a tilting cab, detailed 361 V8 truck engine, steerable front wheels, opening cab doors, detailed interior and more. The 38 Foot tanker features tandem rear axle and full suspension, (and possibly the alternate city version with single axle), opening hatch doors, inner compartment with vinyl pumping hose, wrench and pump controls, spare tire rack, optional dolly-wheels, ladders, optional position top hatch and more. Usually molded in white, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. I believe that the truck and tanker are the well detailed & respected IMC kits, but I am not positive.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good-
$54
Still factory sealed and from 2009. It is a fine model that includes a well detailed truck, correct period box trailer (to match the truck), scale pallets and even shipping boxes that load into the trailer. This set features 178 pieces and is for the experienced modeler. The L-700 has a tilting cab, detailed 361 V8 truck engine, steerable front wheels, opening cab doors, detailed interior and more. The semi trailer has a detailed chassis ans axles, two position stands, spare tire holder, Mansfield bar, opening doors, full interior, hitch for the truck and more. Usually molded in white, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. I believe that the truck and box trailer are the well detailed & respected IMC kits, but I am not positive.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$72
Very rare. This is a factory sealed 1950s Cellovision issue. The clear window on the back is intact and the trading card is in 'Near Mint+' condition. Amazingly, the box is in 'very good+' condition, which is rare because these Cellovision boxes were very thin and prone to damage; this one lived a charmed life. Inside, the model is a large 1/48 scale theoretical Mig-19 based on an illustration in a reputable aviation magazine. Lindberg removed this kit from from production well before it's time because it quickly became obvious that this aircraft never existed in this configuration. However, Aurora made one almost just like it; so it is believed that they both based the kits on the same faulty magazine drawing. Includes a very well detailed tow tractor with driver. The aircraft is molded in silver & clear and the tractor in yellow plastic.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$38
Still factory sealed. From quality ex-Pyro molds dated from the early 1960s. This large 17" long model is very well detailed for it's time with railings, very good superstructure, deck fittings, ladders, lifeboat, auxiliary sail and more. Usually includes rigging thread and detailed rigging diagrams.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$38
Still factory sealed. From quality Pyro molds dating from the early 1960s. This kit is modeled from the two Tuna Clippers "Gulf Star" and "Sea Magic" of the Avondale Marine Ways Company of New Orleans. The model has a hull length of 13.5 inches. Pyro's original issues were designed for water operation (with the Boat PowerPack which sold separately). While this kit does not include any of this gear, it is very sturdy and would make a very nice small R/C model. Hard-working tuna boats and crews roamed the ocean year-around in a dangerous business. Many vanished without a trace. The Gulf Star was wrecked on a reef off Peru.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$84
Rare 1950s hardbox issue with colorful Ray Gaedke boxart. This rare kit has a long and interesting history that goes back to the first plastic model airplane kit ever issued in the USA. These molds were originally created by Varney in the 1940s - please see the article (on this website) about this. The Varney PT-17 was the first (or one of the first) injection molded, scale plastic model aircraft kits produced in the USA. O-Lin, of which Paul Lindberg was one-half of, purchased the Varney molds and released the kit after slight mold modifications. When O-Lin became Lindberg, this exact model was released once - which is this kit - with the minimally modified molds. After this release, the molds were modified more significantly. The parts match the O-Lin parts perfectly, one-for-one. They are molded in very bright glossy yellow, black and clear plastic (the O-Lin parts were white, black and clear). Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Both the decals and instructions are in remarkable 'near mint' condition.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$68
Early 1950s hard box with the very early round Lindberg logo. This is the true first Lindberg issue and it sports impressive Ray Gaedke artwork. The kit features fine raised surface detail, recessed control surface outlines, pilot & seat, full landing gear, two large wing-mounted drop tanks and more. Includes the large, early two-piece display stand with the Thunderceptor name plate. Molded in the correct high gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Decals and instructions are both in 'excellent' condition. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Late 1950s issue hardbox issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. This is a very well molded and detailed kit for that time and far superior to Aurora's version. Features fine raised rib and panel lines, recessed control surfaces outlines, detailed engine with removable cowling, good cockpit, pilot figure, wheel chocks, one ground crew member and a two-wheeled tail skid dolly for ground maneuvering. Molded in a bright yellow and clear plastic and includes the early Lindberg clear 'teardrop' shaped display stand. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$18
1976 issue of this large-scale Cutlass from the original 1950s molds. Never started. Inventoried and the actual aircraft is complete but NOTE: missing pilot figure. Otherwise includes all other parts, decals and instructions. The box is rough. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$20
Still factory sealed. 1993 reissue from the original 1950s molds and a fine kit for that time. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$32
1988 issue and an ideal builder as it is made from the same molds as the 1950s issue. Features movable flight controls, scale jet engines, opening inspection hatch, pilot figure, ejection seat, two piece optional position canopy and more. Molded in silver and clear plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$59
Dated 1977 but the molds likely date back to the 1960s. This is a large and detailed kit for that time. Fully motorized motorized and ideal for RC conversion with modern, small servos & receivers. Features electric motor, dual prop drive, dual rudders and complete deck fittings, bridge, crew members and much more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: the yard arm is broken at the middle; all parts are present and fit back together perfectly. The 95' U.S. Coast Guard Cutter 95304, a Coastal Patrol Boat was one of 36 boats built between 1953 and 1959. These cutters were stationed all along the U.S. coasts and performed Search and Rescue missions, and Port Security duty. Nine of the vessels were transferred to South Korea. The remaining vessels remained on active Coast Guard duty until 1986 to 1990. They were replaced with a succession of 82', 87' and 110' Patrol Boats.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$89
Still factory sealed and rare in this condition. The seal has a split on the far right side panel. This hard-to-find 1950s issue has incredible Ray Gaedke artwork. Features pilot and ejection seat, two piece canopy, optional fuselage rocket tray (leave it off to show it retracted), full landing gear, two wing drop tanks, 8 wing mounted rockets and more. Usually molded in silver and clear and with a display stand and very colorful decals for the box art aircraft. 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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$49
Rare early issue of the Prototype Skyhawk from the mid 1950s. This is the smallest box that anyone has dared place a 1/48 scale A-4 in and the classic box art is by Ray Gaedeck Box. For some reason, this issue is rarer than the other Lindberg kits of that time. This model represents the very early Skyhawk, which is no surprise; Lindberg, like Aurora, often tried to be 'first to market' and did not hesitate to use prototypes for kits. Features detailed jet engine, opening inspection panel, pilot and ejection seat, opening canopy, full landing gear, centerline drop tank, wing rockets and display stand. Never started and inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The box is graded 'good+' because you can just see a very light stain on and below the drop tank.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$55
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.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$59
Third or fourth issue of the famous 1950s kit which is rumored to be the very first Science-Fiction injection molded model. Molded in special glow in the dark plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$48
1982 issue and the only motorized version of this large-scale model. Features electric motor, special stand that holds the batteries and all motorizing hardware. Never started. The small hardware bag and motor parts bag are still factory sealed. All other parts have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$64
1950s first Lindberg issue hardbox with classic Ray Gaedke art. Features movable control surfaces, pilot and ejection seat, scale jet engines with opening inspection hatch, full landing gear, optional tip tanks or 'clean' wings and colorful decals for the box art aircraft. Molded in high-gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. 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.
