1/48 K450-88 Adams Ben Hur Racing Chariot - (ex Miniature Masterpiece)
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
Very rare 1959 issue. This highly detailed model features four charging horses, chariot with front and rear platforms, rotating wheels, the two figures shown in the box top, colorful decals and a detailed display base. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. 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 with the original molds.
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