Lindberg Model Kits for sale
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 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 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 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 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.
Lindberg Curtiss F11C-2 Goshawk - (F11C2), 1/48, 535-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$30
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 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 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 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 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.