Diecast Model Guides
Evergreen Scale Models 312 Tube 5/16 #430: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
Evergreen Scale Models 312 Tube 5/16 #430 deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The styrene & scratchbuilding materials record from Evergreen Scale Models is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.
Exact identity and distinguishing details
- Exact product: Evergreen Scale Models 312 Tube 5/16 #430
- Brand or vendor: Evergreen Scale Models
- Product type: Styrene & Scratchbuilding Materials
- SKU or catalog key: EVG430
- Scale stated in the record: n Scale
- Road or release number: 430
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 2
The recorded price at verification was $10.36 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
The scale marker n Scale is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The number 430 separates this release from visually similar versions. The working catalog key is EVG430. That key should travel with the saved URL and product image so a later comparison does not collapse this item into another styrene & scratchbuilding materials listing.
Reading the source record carefully
The product page identifies the item this way: “Evergreen Scale Models 312 Tube 5/16 #430 is the exact Evergreen Scale Models catalog item matched to supplier item number EVG430 . The current supplier description is “312 TUBE 5/16.” Product identification Manufacturer: Evergreen Scale Models SKU: EVG430 UPC / barcode: 787026004303 Current supplier quantity: 8 Before ordering The product identity is tied to the exact supplier item number and a verified product image. Use the item number, description, and image to confirm dimensions, scale, package quantity, and compatibility for your project before opening the package. Availability and fulfillment This item is listed from Muncle Mike’s current HLH in-stock catalog. Inventory can change as supplier orders are processed, and final availability is confirmed when the order is accepted. The listing uses the current supplier quantity rather than a…” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, item number and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.
How to evaluate this product type
For a diecast or scale collectible, the subject name alone is insufficient. Compare body casting, finish, graphics, wheel design, interior, base markings and packaging format. On Evergreen Scale Models 312 Tube 5/16 #430, the exact photo set and item number EVG430 are the reference pair; a model with the same vehicle name but a different wheel, road number or package is a different release.
Condition language must also match the format. A loose item is judged from the photographed surfaces and axles, while a packaged item adds card, blister, box and seal condition. A finished custom should be assessed for workmanship and disclosed modifications; a build kit should be assessed for included parts and fitment rather than as a completed collectible.
Where similar listings differ
When comparing another example, line up the images in the same order and inspect one feature at a time: front view, side graphics, rear treatment, wheel pattern, roof or hood markings, base text and package. A difference in any of those areas can indicate a variation rather than an error.
For display, choose storage that supports the item without pressing on mirrors, spoilers, blister edges or axles. For a build, dry-fit wheels and moving parts before paint or permanent adhesive. The product format determines which of those checks applies.
What to inspect in the product images
2 product images were available to the catalog at verification. Use them as item-level evidence: zoom in on the SKU, graphics, edges, connectors, part arrangement or package callouts relevant to this styrene & scratchbuilding materials. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.
The short decision checklist
- Save the listing URL under EVG430.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Evergreen Scale Models
Preserving the identity trail
The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and EVG430 answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.
Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.
Gift considerations
As a gift, Evergreen Scale Models 312 Tube 5/16 #430 is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.
Questions answered by the exact listing
What is the safest comparison key?
Start with EVG430, then verify the complete title and exact image. That sequence avoids most near-match errors.
Should availability wording be treated as permanent?
No. Inventory and supplier status can change after verification.
What does this guide intentionally avoid?
It avoids invented dimensions, unsupported rarity claims and compatibility assumptions not established by the product record.
Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about Evergreen Scale Models 312 Tube 5/16 #430 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.
Review the live Evergreen Scale Models 312 Tube 5/16 #430 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
