Lindberg Model Kits for sale
Lindberg FJ-2 Fury Jet Fighter - First Logo Small Box Issue, 1/48, 516
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$59
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.
Lindberg Messerschmitt Me-262, 1/48, 538-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$40
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 Grumman F6F Hellcat British Carrier Fighter, 1/48, 558-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$64
Rare 1950s hardbox first issue in excellent condition. Features superb Ray Gaedke artwork. Box has like-new color and gloss, four solid, original corners, no tape or tape marks and no creases. The flaws are edge wear as shown, general light wear and a very small 15 x 11 millimeter price tag litho tear on one end panel. Kit includes external bomb load and centerline fuel tank, pilot with seat and display stand. Molded in dark gloss blue and clear and has Fleet Air Arm decals. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The box displays better than 'excellent' but is graded as such because there are two small tape pulls; one on each of the short sides.
Lindberg Destroyer Escort USS Rudderow DE-224 - Cellovision Issue, 1/300, 753-49
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$54
From the late 1950s and features classic Ray Gaedke box artwork. This is the Cellovision issue with the clear panel at the left so the prospective buyer could view the detail. Very nicely detailed for the time, this full-hull large scale model features one piece hull, detailed deck, superstructure, primary and secondary armament and more. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) of (2) tiny propellers. Otherwise complete with all other parts and includes decals and instructions. Other DEs in this class that could be modeled with this kit include Day - Chaffee - Hodges - Riley - Leslie L.B. Knox - McNulty - Metivier - George A. Johnson - Charles J. Kimmel - Daniel A. Joy - Lough - Thomas F. Nickel - Peiffer - Tinsman - DeLong - Coates - Eugene E. Elmore - Holt - Jobb - Parle - Bray.
Lindberg Northrop SM-62 Snark - Intercontinental Guided Missile, 1/48, 687
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$44
this is a very well molded, detailed and large 1/48 scale model of this early Cold War Intercontinental Cruise Missile. Features mobile launching platform, detailed missile with boosters, stair lift check stand, tractor, crew and much more. Includes a very large and extensive decal sheet including all white stripes on the missile. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. The Snark was America's first Intercontinental Cruise Missile. Max speed was 650 MPH and 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.
Lindberg F-94C Starfire, 1/48, 70554
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$18
1991 issue of this classic 1950s kit and makes and ideal 'Classic Builder.' Molded with fine raised details, clear canopy, pilots and full landing gear. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes 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 XF-88 VooDoo - (F-88), 1/48, 5311
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$39
Still factory sealed. 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. Usually molded in silver and clear plastic.
Lindberg F-86 Sabre NATO Jet Fighter Motorized, 1/48, 310M-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$69
Still factory sealed and rare in this condition. 1965 hardbox issue and the first motorized F-86 release with jet sound. Features electric motor, hardware, battery stand, full landing gear, two drop tanks, underwing missiles, pilot & ejection seat and more. 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 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray - (F4D1), 1/48, 2212
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$20
This is the 1984 reissue of the famous late 1950s kit and a perfect 'Classic Builder.' Features fine raised details, moving rudder and wing control surfaces, cockpit, pilot figure, complete jet engine with opening inspection cover, full landing gear, two drop tanks, underwing rockets and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg British SE-5a, 1/48, 532-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$22
1969 issue hardbox issue that is very well molded and vastly superior to it's contemporary, the Aurora SE-5. Features fine raised rib and panel lines and recessed control surfaces, pilot, detailed engine and removable cowling, wheel chocks, one ground crew member and a two-wheeled tail skid dolly for ground maneuvering. Molded in a beautiful gloss yellow and includes decals for the box art aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Lindberg Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawk - US Navy VA-153 - (A-4), 1/48, 538
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$28
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 Monitor and Merrimac with Diorama Seascape Base - Great Moments In History, 70886
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$58
Very nice package with both kits, a full color poster of the battle from the original Ray Gaedke box art done in the 1950s, a nice brochure with an illustrated history of the battle, paints and brush, blue plastic seascape battle display base and full decals. Merrimac measures just shy of 13 inches long and the Monitor measures 8.25 inches long. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions. 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 Grumman TBF Avenger, 1/48, 5307
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG
$26
Still factory sealed. Dated 1987. These molds are from the famous motorized 1950s 'Action Kit'. It features retractable landing gear, movable control surfaces, opening canopy, elevating and rotating gun turret, opening bomb bay doors and more. It does not include the motorized or a few of the other original features.
Lindberg Unidentified Flying Object UFO - Glow in the Dark, 1/48, 1152
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$65
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.
Lindberg Lockheed Vega Winnie Mae - Post's Round the World Record Setting Aircraft, 1/48, 533-98
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.
Lindberg Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star - Necomisa Issue, 1/98, 426
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$28
Very rare joint Lindberg-Necomisa issue that was made in Mexico; Lindberg shipped the molds 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 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 Japanese Bomber Betty G4M2, 1/72, 5303
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$24
1986 reissue of the original classic 1967 kit. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Lindberg Avro Vulcan British Bomber, 1/96, 5303
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$30
Still factory sealed but the seal has split on the right short box side. This 1986 issue of this classic model features movable ailerons, wing flaps, rudder, pilot and copilot figures and a display stand. Vulcan was part of the 1950s RAF 'V' bomber force with Victor and Valiant. The original mission was high-altitude atomic weapons delivery; however, by 1962 improvements in Soviet SAM designs made this too hazardous. That same year the 'V' force was moved to a low-altitude penetration role. However, in 1964, fatigue and crystalline corrosion were found in the wing rear spar attachment forgings in the Valiant, forcing it's retirement. Victors and Vulcans stayed on. Vulcan proved more adaptable to the new roll and was performing bombing raids as late as the Falklands Invasion. Victors were the final part of the 'V' force to be retired, but at that point all of the in service aircraft were tankers, which ere replace by L-1011s and VC-10s.
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.