Polar Lights / Round 2 1:48 Plan 9 From Outer Space Flying Saucer
Hi, Everyone! On April Fools' Day 2019, Round 2 posted an article on their blog site regarding the eminent re-release of the classic Lindberg 1:48 Flying Saucer model kit. This time around, however, it will be released under the Polar Lights label (kit number POL970)! Originally released in 1954, the Flying Saucer holds a unique place in scale modeling history as being the world's first injection-molded science-fiction kit. The model was also featured in the 1959 sci-fi / horror film Plan 9 From Outer Space where producer, writer, director Ed Wood used a few of the Lindberg Flying Saucer kits - suspended on wires - for several effects scenes. Bonus trivia: for the movie, he had the models' jet engines removed and clear domes painted over to match the color of the hulls. 1:48 scale - although it can be considered "studio scale" ;) 10 parts Newly expanded decal sheet features the movie poster artwork and 1:25 scale bumper stickers About 6.25 inches (15.8...