Bidspirit auction | Monogram 1/48 Scale B-17G Flying

Monogram 1/48 Scale B-17G Flying Fortress Model Kit 5600 - A vintage plastic model kit of a B-17G Flying Fortress bomber, presented as a sealed unit in its original commercial packaging. The box art features a dynamic illustration of two aircraft in flight, with the primary subject identified by the nose art EL-LOBO II and tail number 232101. The tail assembly displays a white U within a black triangle over a blue field with the letter F. The manufacturer is identified by a printed logo in a red and blue rectangle with a stylized M and the word MONOGRAM. Text on the box confirms this is model number 5600. Printed copyright information on the side panel reads Copyright © 1975. All rights reserved. Made and printed in U.S.A. The manufacturer address is listed as Monogram Models, Inc., Morton Grove, ILL. 60053. The kit is designed for ages 13 through adult and includes five flight crew and ground crew figures, along with parts for a detailed bomb cart and bombs. Internal components feature compartments for the bombardier, navigator, radio operator, and gunners, while external moving parts include rotating gun turrets and spinning propellers. A four-page color folder for diorama construction and authentic insignia decals for two 8th Air Force aircraft are included within the packaging. , The kit is factory-sealed in its original clear plastic shrink wrap (photo 1). The outer cardboard box displays some light compression and minor bowing, particularly visible on the top and side panels (photo 2, 4). There is a slight crease on the lower-left corner of the front panel (photo 1) and a minor crease on the side panel near the age recommendation text (photo 3). The shrink wrap remains intact with no significant tears, though it shows light surface scuffing and accumulated dust consistent with long-term storage (photo 1, 5).