I first saw this kit in an old 1985 Model Railroader article on creating the "Hardly Abel Manufacturing Co." by Art Curran, but there have been many other articles over the years showing how to kitbash different industries and buildings utilising this kit.
The original kit was released in the 1950's by Revell and is in itself actually a kind of factory produced kitbash, as the main structure is built reusing the components of the Revell #9028 two stall engine house.
You can see how the walls and roof are shared between the two kits, along with many of the detailing parts. The bakery includes a section of sidewalk, trash bin and lightpole, as well as various vents and chimneys not included with the engine shed version.
I bought this kit very cheaply on ebay, it was advertised as being complete but opened, so that meant I was bale to get it a lot cheaper than the 'collectors' price that sealed versions are going for. I have seen this same kit go as high as £30 ($45usd) which is a bit beyond the level I would feel comfortable bidding to. I only paid £7 ($10usd) for this one which means it is not too expensive to actually build.
Parts-wise, the kit includes pieces cast in a variety of colours, and printed glazing material with green window bars, plus a set of vintage posters and a colourful decal sheet.
So a pretty good deal for such a rare kit. Problem is... to make the "Hardly Abel Manufacturing Co." I need two of them...!
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