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 Russian Jet Fighter Mig-19 With Tow Tractor - Cellovision Issue, 1/48, 561-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$80
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.
Lindberg USS Iowa Battleship, 1/1560, 882
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$28
Still factory sealed. This small scale kit is from the late 1960s/early 1970s and has dramatic Ray Gaedke boxart. Includes the full color trading card on the back.
Lindberg CV-45 USS Valley Forge Aircraft Carrier - (Essex Class - Angle Deck Modification), 1/1550, 883
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$32
Still factory sealed. This model is from the late 1960s/early 1970s and has great Ray Gaedke boxart and a trading card on the back. The box displays much higher than the 'very good+' grade but is rated as such because there is a dent on the lower long side and a crease on the bottom of the box.
Lindberg North American F-86 Sabre Jet - First Issue, 1/48, 505
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$48
Very rare first issue with the Lindberg 'Script Cirle' logo, the early 'small box' and no price extension. From the mid 1950s. The side says "Formerly O-Lin Products." Features dramatic Ray Gaedke box art, pilot and ejection seat, two piece canopy, full landing gear, two wing drop tanks, 8 wing-mounted rockets, teardrop-based display stand and decals for the very colorful box art aircraft (including all stripes). Molded in silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals also have the 'Script Circle' logo and the instructions have the script and rectangle logos. Please note that the instructions show a two piece pilot figure and a sub-floor under the seat; this issue of this model never had a two piece pilot (just a one piece) and the sub-floor was never part of the model. The earlier O-lin issue and the FJ had the two piece pilot, and Lindberg did eventually correct the instructions for the F-86. These kind of errors were very common on early Lindberg kits. 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 Mc Donnell Voodoo F-88 - XF-88, 1/48, 543-98
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.
Lindberg 1929 Mercedes Benz SSK Sports Roadster, 1/24, 6601
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$46
Still factory sealed and from 1973. This is a fine model of this early Benz sports car and Lindberg really went above and beyond in the design of this kit. Features full rolling chassis construction just like the actual automobile, complete front and rear suspension, rear differential and drive line, front and rear shock absorbers, gas tank, full exhaust system, detailed engine & engine compartment, removable hood, full interior, dual rear spares, rubber tires with whitewall inserts and more. Molded in gloss white & gloss red (like the box top), black, chrome plate, clear and rubber. The SSK was developed from the revolutionary Mercedes S (Sport) designed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche. Making it's debut in 1927, the "S" had a six cylinder 6.8 liter engine and won the inaugural race on Germany's Nurburgring in the Eifel Mountains followed by a string of European victories. Daimler-Benz introduced the Mercedes SS (Super Sport) with featured two carburetors, sleep appearance and a bigger engine. The SSK (K stood for Kurz, meaning 'Short') was introduced in 1919 and was eighteen inches shorter than the SS. In 1929 with Rudolf Caracciola at the wheel, the SSK won the International Tourist Trophy race held in Belfast, Ireland with an average speed of 72.8 mph. In late 1930 Carracciola won the 300 Mile Irish Grand Prix in an SSK with an average speed of 86.3 mph, which broke existing course records despite the intermittent rainfall.
Lindberg LCVP Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel - PA-291 (L.C.V.P.) - Motorized, 1/32, 766M-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$56
1965 hardbox issue; likely the third issue and the first without Ray Gaedke artwork. Motorized for operation in water and features defensive machine guns, operating ramp and 6 figures - 3 Navy and 3 Army troops. Back in the day it was considered a nicely detailed large scale kit. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals, flag sheet and instructions.
Lindberg Douglas F4D-1 Skyray, 1/48, 523-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
1950s issue with fantastic Ray Gaedke artwork. This kit features fine raised panel lines, moving rudder and wing control surfaces, complete jet engine with opening inspection cover, pilot, two drop tanks, under wing rockets and a clear display stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, 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 Grumman F11F-1 Tiger - (F11F1), 1/48, 531-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$54
Original early issue with Ray Gaedke artwork and a very good short-nose early F11F model. This is a one-owner kit purchased new on 5-4-1964 in Lexington, KY. Includes all the great features that made kits from this time so special with movable ailerons, rudder & elevators, detailed jet engine with opening inspection panel and more. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Republic F-91 Thunderceptor XF-91, 1/48, 513-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$75
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.
Lindberg Air Force Tank Destroyer P-47 Thunderbolt Motorized, 1/48, 303M-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$89
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' box condition. This is the first motorized release from the 1950s in a hardbox with stunning Ray Gaedke work. Features propeller drive electric motor, pilot figure, full landing gear, bombs & rocket load-out and more. Includes a fine decal sheet with extensive cowl checkerboard and invasion white-black stripe markings. Usually molded in green and clear plastic (although I cannot confirm that). 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 Caravelle French Jet Liner - Cellovision Issue - Air France, 1/180, 454-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$54
Still factory sealed and the cello is intact. This is the hard-to-find, late 1950s issue with Ray Gaedke artwork. It is a fine small-scale kit with very fine raised panel lines, full landing gear, display stand and complete Air France decals including the fuselage window side stripes. The back of the box includes the Caravelle Trading Car.
Lindberg Monitor And Merrimac With Diorama Seascape Base, 77257
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$55
Still factory sealed. This 2007 set includes both kits and a plastic seascape battle display base. The Merrimac measures just shy of 13 inches long and the Monitor measures 8.25 inches long. These are the two American Civil war ships that spelled the end of the wooden ship age. In March of 1862, the Merrimac put to sea to raise the Union Blockade off the James River. There she sank the Cumberland and Congress. The Monitor, the Union's only ironclad and the first turret ship, was rushed to the scene. The epic battle between the two iron-clad ships ended in a draw, with the Merrimac suffering a little more damage than the Monitor. The Merrimac was blown up to avoid capture; the Monitor sank in a gale in 1862.
Lindberg Swedish J-35 Jet Dragon Saab - Draken, 1/48, 570-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$64
1950s first issue in exceptional condition. This was a fine kit for that time which features very fine raised panel lines, recessed NACA inlets, vents and control surface outlines, retractable landing gear, opening canopy and missiles that actually launch from the central pod. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts/decals and instructions present. Please NOTE that the box displays 'mint' condition but is only rated 'excellent+' because there is residue from old tape (that has long since fallen off) at the center of both long side panels.
Lindberg Dornier Do-335 Arrow, 1/72, 438-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$18
1966 hardbox issue with Tom Morgan boxart. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, 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 Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, 1/48, 520-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Mid 1950s first issue with wonderful Ray Gaedke artwork showing Lindberg's Ryan NYP flying triumphantly over Paris. Well molded and detailed for that time in silver and clear plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts present and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg X-3 Stiletto With Motorized Jet Sound, 1/48, 2335
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$50
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.
Lindberg Vought F7U-1 Cutlass - (F7U1), 1/48, 2320
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$20
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.
Lindberg Sea Witch Clipper Sailing Ship - With Sails - (ex Marx), 1/96, 813
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$125
Still factory sealed and dated 1979. This beautiful model is from the original Marx Swordfish/Sea Witch molds. It is a beautiful and well detailed model with over 500 parts and measures 33 inches long when assembled. The world's largest toy manufacture, Louis Marx, spared no expense in this early 1950s entry into the growing field of plastic models. The model claims to the first time that anyone could build a museum-quality large ship at home. The claim is correct since the kit pre-dates the Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark. Full hull kit features complete deck fittings, extensive standing and running rigging instructions, optional billowing sails (in amazing 'near mint' condition), crew members, rigging thread and metal chain. It is molded in several colors just like the original Marx issue.
Lindberg Northrop SM-62 Snark Intercontinental Guided Missile, 1/48, 687
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$39
The Snark was America's first Intercontinental Cruise Missile. Maximum speed was 650 MPH and the range was 6000 miles; guidance was by an internal celestial system and the warhead was nuclear. SAC units operated Snark from 1958 to the early 1960s. This kit features mobile launching platform, detailed missile, stair lift check stand, tractor, jet engine and more. Never started. The yellow and green parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags; the red and black parts are not sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.