1/48 H513-98 Revell Tally-Ho Coach - Miniature Masterpieces
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
Rare model from 1955 which includes an superb history of the life and times of the famous early 1800s 'Tally-Ho' coaches during the 'Golden Age' of coaching in England. The most famous of all of the Tally-Ho coaches was the one that ran from London to Birmingham. This brilliantly painted coach, with it's red and black panels and gold lettering, became a familiar sight along the road and so punctual was its schedule that people set their watches by it. During the holiday season, particularly Christmas, the Tally-Ho became a vehicle that united families and loved ones from all over England. Riding the Tally-Ho was always a festive event, but during Christmas it was unrestrained with the jovial passengers huddled under bright robes, dashing over the snow covered roads. That well-known London-Birmingham coach is the subject of this very kit. The box is in 'very good++' condition with the box color and gloss as good as new. All four corners are solid and there are no repairs. There are no price tags, tape or tape marks (except the factory sealing tape, or course). There is corner wear and general wear as shown. This kit features some of my favorite box artwork by Scott Eidson. This very highly detailed model includes coach, four horses and ten figures. Never started. The parts and decals are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes excellent instructions. '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.
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