Civilized Models 1/48 Bede BD-5J Microjet
Acrojets Series – Kit #48003CIV – Rare Discontinued Resin
Condition: New In Open Box / Verified 100% Complete
Brand: Civilized Models (Defunct Boutique Label)
Model: Bede BD-5J Microjet (Jet Powered Version)
Scale: 1/48 Scale / High-Detail Resin
"James Bond" Microjet – Rare Collector Find
This listing is for the exceptionally rare 1/48 scale Bede BD-5J Microjet resin kit from the boutique Civilized Models line. This is the iconic jet-powered version of the BD-5, world-famous for its appearance in James Bond film.
Produced in very limited numbers as a short-run resin release, this kit is "Very Hard To Find" (VHTF) since the manufacturer is no longer in operation. It offers significantly more refined detail than older plastic kits, capturing the sleek, tiny "rocket ship" profile of the world's smallest jet.
📦 Verified 100% Complete
- Resin Components: Cleanly cast fuselage and wings specific to the BD-5J jet configuration.
- Canopy: Includes original clear vacuum-formed canopy.
- Documentation: Original Civilized Models instruction guide.
- Markings: Complete original decal sheet.
Condition & Storage Details
- Status: New in open box. All boutique resin parts have been inventoried and are present.
- Decals: Appear in excellent condition; as with any professional resin kit, use care during application.
- Box Condition: Original packaging is intact with only minor shelf wear and staining.
- Note: This is a modern, high-quality boutique resin release (circa 2017), not a vintage 1980s plastic model.
Important Seller Notes:
• Boutique resin: Intended for experienced modelers; requires CA (superglue) and standard resin part preparation.
• Defunct Brand: An irreplaceable item from a respected one-man shop no longer in production.
• Final Sale: Sold AS-IS with no returns due to its rarity.
• Shipped with heavy-duty padding to protect the delicate resin castings.
Add the ultimate "Bond Jet" to your 1/48 collection today.
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