1/48 09680 Life-Like Circle A Chuck Wagon - (ex- Miniature Masterpiece / Revell / Adams)
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
Excellent builder from the original 1950s molds. Very highly detailed model includes wagon, accessories, large display base and the animals and figures shown in the box art. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes 'Circle A' decals and instructions. Please note that the instructions have a factory printing flaw on the back and are 'smeared.' This kit has an interesting history. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glaser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also. However, Adams broke the relationship with Revell in the later 1950s and began making kits under the Adams name in 1958 with the original molds. Life-Like acquired these Adams molds but not all Adams molds. This issue is from about 1976 and lists the former MM Chuck Wagon, Western Figures, Wells Fargo Stage coach as well as numerous Pyro and Palmer kits as being currently available.
$58.00