1/60 Tuna Clipper / Thonier “Ann” (Gulf Star) Lindberg #77220 Shrink Wrap MISB

Description

I need to clear some space on my shelves, so I need to part with some of my collection. Lindberg Models was one of the classic model companies in the US before the market shrank and was taken over by excellent and innovative overseas players. This is the classic kit of the Tuna Clipper (Thonier, in French) that you may remember from long ago. It has been around since the ‘50s under various labels, but now has been released by Lindberg in a spanking new box. Here is some of the info I found from around the web:
The Round 2 company has picked up the Lindberg line, along with several notable others (like MPC, AMT and Polar Lights). The Round 2 site
shows many of the items from the Lindberg catalog, but for some reason, the Tuna Clipper is not one of them. I don’t know what that means. Kit highlights:
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Detailed replica
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Fish spotting tower
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Life boats
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Stand included
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Easy to assemble
Scalemates.com has a listing that shows this is a 2007 release that is a reboxing of the Pyro kit from the 1950s. It says it is a 1/58 kit, where the box clearly says 1/60, not that it is critical. Other than that, there is very little information about this kit here.
This kit is in a large, well-decorated box about 19” x 10.5” x 3”. As you can see from the pictures, the package is pristine and still sealed with the original shrink wrap, so it is
factory sealed and absolutely gift-ready.
This item contains one complete injection molded plastic model kit with white plastic parts and rigging thread. It requires cement and paint to complete as shown. I accept only PayPal, but I no longer ship internationally. Auction winner pays winning bid and for a limited time, this large item is offered with
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As I am sure you have noticed, my items are almost always sealed and in mint condition (I call them Gift-Ready), since I only open them when I am ready to build them. Now I enjoy making these products available to my fellow modelers; both Builders and Collectors. For the Builders, there are probably better (at least cheaper) ways to add to your project lists than buying from me, but you know you are getting top quality. For Collectors, my goal is to save you a few bucks over the competition for the same item in factory sealed and collectible (or resellable) condition.