{"title":"Military Tank Diecast Models","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse Oxford Diecast military tank models, including Churchill tanks and historic armoured vehicles in 1:76 and 1:148 N Gauge scales. Explore collectable military diecast models featuring detailed camouflage schemes, wartime markings and historic armoured vehicle designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bedford-owlc-tanker-petroleum-board-76bd021","title":"Oxford Diecast Bedford OWLC Tanker Petroleum Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bedford OY was introduced in 1939 for the military and comprised a long wheelbase truck. The OYC was the tanker version to carry either water or petrol and it is in its fuel distribution role that we see it here in blue and black with white bumper markings, registered GLK 5. Its PB 795 fleet number features on the cab doors while the tanker sides carry the warning Petroleum Spirit Highly Inflammable. Its POOL status is also printed above the cab's split window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 8.3cm x 2.8cm x 3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41183115083931,"sku":"76BD021","price":17.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76BD021_35ebeb24-59c0-4a6d-aa2d-9f882a92f144.jpg?v=1633269950"},{"product_id":"bedford-oyc-water-tanker-eastern-command-1941-76bd016","title":"Oxford Diecast Bedford OYC Tanker Eastern Command 1941 - 1:76 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bedford OY, introduced in 1939 for military use was a long wheelbase truck. The OYC was the tanker version designed to carry either water or petrol and here we see it as used in that role by Eastern Command.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis model has an olive drab camouflage scheme on the body, chassis, mudguards and wheels with a contrasting grey olive camouflage.  The interior is olive grey. Military identity markings are printed in white on the cab doors and on the tanker back with other printed markings on the front of the cab and the tanker back.  Hoses are finished in black with silver hose caps.  This model also has a single rear wheel configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 8.3cm x 2.8cm x 2.9cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36067983294619,"sku":"76BD016","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76BD016.jpg?v=1633269927"},{"product_id":"churchill-tank-142-rac-tunisia-1943-76cht003","title":"Oxford Diecast Churchill Tank 142 RAC Tunisia 1943","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Churchill Mk III Tank is a reminder of the tank's deployment to North Africa between 1941 and 1944. Following the Second Battle of Alamein (Operation Kingforce), a military decision was made to despatch two Army Tank Brigades to Tunisia to support the First Army there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of these brigades was the 142 (Suffolk) Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps. They arrived just as one of the major battles for Kasserine Pass was taking place and throughout 1943 were heavily involved against Rommel's forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a two tone dark and lighter green camouflage scheme, the remaining body parts are painted grey, including tracks, cables, suspension springs, rear deck tools and machine guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is a perfect partner for our tank 76CHT001 which launched the Churchill Mk III series and which commemorated the 'Kingforce' campaign of El Alamein.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 9.9cm x 4.3cm x 3.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068842799259,"sku":"76CHT003","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76CHT003.jpg?v=1633268997"},{"product_id":"churchill-tank-142-rac-tunisia-1943-ncht003","title":"Oxford Diecast Churchill Tank 142 RAC Tunisia 1943","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are pleased to introduce the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorld War II Churchillf\u003c\/span\u003eor our 1:148 enthusiasts. It appears as deployed in North Africa in 1943 in a typical camouflage livery with grey tracks, cables, suspension springs and machine guns. Note too, the tiny dark brown spade - an essential tool in the desert. The tank was part of two Army Tank Brigades despatched to Tunisia to support the First Army there. One of these brigades was the 142 (Suffolk) Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps and they arrived just as one of the major battles for Kasserine Pass was taking place. Throughout 1943 they were heavily involved against Rommel's forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 8.6cm x 5.4cm x 4.6cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 5.1cm x 2.3cm x 1.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:148 scale means that this is 148 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068844437659,"sku":"NCHT003","price":8.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/NCHT003.jpg?v=1633268995"},{"product_id":"churchill-tank-1st-canadian-army-brg-dieppe-1942-ncht002","title":"Oxford Diecast Churchill Tank 1st Canadian Army Brg Dieppe 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Canadian Army Tank Brigade, later known as the Canadian Armoured Brigade, was formed in 1941 and other regiments, including the Calgary Regiment joined it to form the nucleus of the new Brigade. It transferred to England later that year and trained for combat with the Churchill Tank Mk III before taking part in Operation Jubilee, the disastrous Dieppe Landing in August 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Churchill Tank Mk III commemorates that fateful campaign with the livery in dark olive green drab with grey tank tracks, cables, suspension springs, machine guns and tools. White military lettering on the sides identifies the Calgary Tank Regiment T68559R presence, while the Canadian military formation badges on the rear include a gold maple leaf on a black background incorporating the Canadian mountain goat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 8.6cm x 5.4cm x 4.6cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 5.1cm x 2.3cm x 1.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:148 scale means that this is 148 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068848009371,"sku":"NCHT002","price":8.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/NCHT002.jpg?v=1633268994"},{"product_id":"churchill-tank-51st-rtr-uk-1942-76cht005","title":"Oxford Diecast Churchill Tank 51st Rtr, Uk 1942","description":"Oxford Diecast 76CHT005 Churchill Tank 51st RTR UK 1942 Oxford Military 1:76 Scale Model \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 9.9cm x 4.3cm x 3.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068849451163,"sku":"76CHT005","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76CHT005.jpg?v=1633268985"},{"product_id":"churchill-tank-6th-guards-brigade-1943-76cht004","title":"Oxford Diecast Churchill Tank 6th Guards Brigade 1943","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Guards Tank Brigade was a British Army armoured brigade during World War II, formed initially in 1941 as the 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Guards Armoured Brigade. It devolved under military re-organisation to become an independent tank brigade in 1942 with three battalions. Together the 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Guards Brigade served in the North West Campaign equipped with Churchill Tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill Tank Mk III from this period was deployed by the Scots Guards and appears in a dark brown camouflage scheme with grey caterpillar tracks, cables and suspension springs. The tools housed on the top of the tank and the machine guns are also painted grey. Military insignia are printed in bright red, yellow and white on the front, rear and sides of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 9.9cm x 4.3cm x 3.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068851253403,"sku":"76CHT004","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76CHT004_a1d989ec-a0a0-4c7c-97d7-74e6f1b73ed2.jpg?v=1633268977"},{"product_id":"churchill-tank-kingforce-ncht001","title":"Oxford Diecast Churchill Tank Kingforce","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe WWII Churchill Tank, that of Kingforce 'Major King', one of the tanks deployed at El Alamein, appearing in its brown\/beige desert camouflage scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 8.6cm x 5.4cm x 4.6cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 5.1cm x 2.3cm x 1.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:148 scale means that this is 148 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068851843227,"sku":"NCHT001","price":8.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/NCHT001_a04dd3d4-0df3-4a7c-a79b-2a508b189dff.jpg?v=1633268968"},{"product_id":"churchill-tank-mkiii-1st-canadian-army-bgd-dieppe-1942-76cht002","title":"Oxford Diecast Churchill Tank MKIII 1st Canadian Army Bgd Dieppe 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Canadian Army Tank Brigade, later known as the Canadian Armoured Brigade, was formed in 1941 and other regiments, including the Calgary Regiment joined it to form the nucleus of the new Brigade. It transferred to England later that year and trained for combat with the Churchill Tank Mk III before taking part in Operation Jubilee, the disastrous Dieppe Landing in August 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release ofthe Churchill Tank Mk III commemorates that fateful campaign with the livery in dark olive green drab with grey tank tracks, cables, suspension springs, machine guns and tools. White military lettering on the sides identify the Calgary Tank Regiment T68559R presence, while the Canadian military formation badges on the rear include a gold maple leaf on a black background incorporating the Canadian mountain goat. A nicely detailed final touch!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 9.9cm x 4.3cm x 3.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068852727963,"sku":"76CHT002","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76CHT002_7d75924e-738f-4bcf-b4fa-a055f7de7b8c.jpg?v=1633268967"},{"product_id":"churchill-tank-mkiii-kingforce-major-king-76cht001","title":"Oxford Diecast Churchill Tank MKIII Kingforce - Major King","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great addition to the Oxford Military series is this World War II Churchill tank Mk III, which entered service in late 1942. Named after the great statesman himself who had encouraged the development of the tank after World War I, the Churchill tank was an infantry tank designed by Harland and Wolff and manufactured in the early stages by Vauxhall Motors. Between 1941 when the first Churchill tank Mk I emerged and 1944 with the Mk VIII, around 7368 had been produced across all types, 675 of which were Churchill Mk III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crew comprised five members, commander, gunner, loader\/radio operator, driver and co-driver\/hull gunner. The operational range was 56 miles and the tank had a speed of 15 mph. Armaments for the 1-VI variants comprised a 102mm hull front, 89mm hull side, 51mm hull rear, 89mm turret front and 76 mm turret side and rear. In addition, the Mk III was fitted with a QF (quick firing) 6 pounder gun, particular for its detachment to North Africa in October 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the detachment named Kingforce, six Mk III Churchills armed with the 6 pounder saw action in the Second Battle of El Alamein where they supported the attack of 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Motor Brigade. Despite being under continual bombardment by the enemy, only one was knocked out when it partially caught fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur model is based on Major King, one of the tanks deployed at El Alamein and appears in brown\/beige desert camouflage with grey tracks, cables, suspension, tools and machine guns. The military lettering appears in white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 9.9cm x 4.3cm x 3.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068853711003,"sku":"76CHT001","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76CHT001_3f32d6d9-d8b1-4385-8a96-e7254613e353.jpg?v=1633268965"},{"product_id":"diamond-t-tank-transporter-21st-army-tank-brigade-1942-76dt005","title":"Oxford Diecast Diamond T Tank Transporter 21st Army Tank Brigade 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother solid WWII vehicle to add to your Oxford Military collection comprises this substantial Diamond T Tank Transporter, as deployed by the 21st Army Tank Brigade, decorated in dark green and olive camouflage scheme with yellow and white military lettering. The trailer section is empty, just waiting to take one of your 1:76 scale Oxford tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 25cm x 6.7cm x 9cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 23.7cm x 3.9cm x 3.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36069426299035,"sku":"76DT005","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76DT005_923d3a1f-fde8-4cc3-a604-e70c7c4ffd03.jpg?v=1633268367"},{"product_id":"diamond-t-diamond-t980-tank-transporter-1st-canadian-army-italy-1943-76dt002","title":"Oxford Diecast Diamond T980 Tank Transporter 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade  - Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the second release on our World War II Diamond T980 Tank Transporter, we turn from the desert camouflage of our launch vehicle as used in the Western Desert to another Allied Forces livery, as deployed by the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Canadian Armoured Brigade just across the Mediterranean to Italy in 1943. The Allied forces used the Diamond T 980 extensively during the conflict and after the war, the Army sold off many of them to civilian heavy haulage and recovery specialists. However, the military retained some and several were still in use right up to the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model wears drab dark green and brown camouflage with colourful Canadian Armoured Brigade markings, including their Maple Leaf emblem. The cab doors feature the military numbering R.9 H417459 in yellow and white respectively and the cab roof carries the RAF roundel, while the tank transporter section is identified in white as X464390. The model is finished off with a completely black interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 25cm x 6.7cm x 9cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 23.7cm x 3.9cm x 3.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41182949605531,"sku":"76DT002","price":29.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76DT002_11057b97-4973-4e65-a98d-e5fdc614aea2.jpg?v=1633268366"},{"product_id":"diamond-t-diamond-t980-tank-transporter-trc-western-desert-1942-ghq-cairo-76dt001","title":"Oxford Diecast Diamond T980 Tank Transporter TRC Western Desert 1942 G","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsed extensively by the Allied Armies, the vehicle comprised a 12 ton 6 x 4 axle M20 Diamond T model T980 ballast tractor and companion  trailer. The vehicle originated in the USA, built by the Diamond T Company in Chicago who produced over 6500 between 1941-1945. Designed as a heavy prime mover for tank transporting, the vehicle caught the attention of the British Army who purchased several thousands of the vehicle, which were subject to a few slight modifications to meet British requirements. Used extensively by the well-trained Royal Army Service Corps crews, particularly in the rugged terrain of North Africa, the Diamond T980 was invaluable in recovering battle-damaged tanks.  It remained in military service right into the 1950s with a few still being used through to 1971.  \u003cbr\u003e\nThe model is all-over sand colour, as used under desert conditions, with black chassis and interior. The British Formation badge with the gold camel on a black background, the sign of the GHQ in the Middle East including Egypt, is printed on the front wing and to one side of the rear.  The RASC initials feature prominently and note the diagonal white cross on the cab roof, denoting its identity from the air. Its identification numbers\/letters are also printed in black and white on the body.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the War, the Army sold off many of the vehicles to heavy haulage and recovery specialists, notably Pickfords and Wynns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 25cm x 6.7cm x 9cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 23.8cm x 3.9cm x 3.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41182949507227,"sku":"76DT001","price":29.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76DT001.jpg?v=1633268364"},{"product_id":"bedford-oy-water-tanker-hq-corps-rasc-76bd007","title":"Oxford Diecast HQ Corps RASC Bedford OY 3 Ton Water Tanker - 1:76 Scal","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the mid 1930s, several types of Bedford civilian trucks were converted to military vehicles and many saw service with the Allies on all fronts during WWII.  This Bedford OY was one of these and here we see it with a tanker body with single rear wheels, as used by the Royal Army Service Corps in North Africa in 1942.  It is appropriately decorated in an overall desert beige, repeated on the wheel inserts, with black masking to hoses and front grille. White markings and lettering feature along the sides and front of the bonnet and across the tanker back, with additional military identity insignia printed in red, green and black. The interior is olive green with black steering wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 2.3cm x 2.8cm x 2.9cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41182809358491,"sku":"76BD007","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76BD007.jpg?v=1633266873"},{"product_id":"sherman-tank-mk-iii-10th-armoured-division-1942-76sm001","title":"Oxford Diecast Sherman Tank Mk III 10th Armoured Division 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eThisSherman Tank is based on the Medium Tank M4A2 Sherman Mk III manufactured in the United States of America. Under a Lend-Lease arrangement with the Allies, the majority of their production of the diesel variant was shipped across the Atlantic between April 1942 and May 1945, during which time over 8000 tanks were manufactured. The British named the consignment of American tanks after Civil War Generals, hence the name Sherman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheSherman, deployed by the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Armoured Division (UK) which was an amalgamation of the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Cavalry Regiment, a 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Line Yeomanry unit of the TA, which had previously served in Palestine. The division diverted to armour in 1941 and had a force of between 13,000 and 14,000 men and 186 tanks, which saw action in the Middle East and in the battles of North Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 1:76 replica of one of the Division's Sherman Mk III tanks is decorated in a beige and dark green camouflage scheme with black tracks. The model features a rear turret box. The underside of the gun barrel and body is painted white and the RAF roundel is positioned on the upper side of the tank, which carries the military number T743480. An additional feature comprises the formation sign of the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Armoured Division - a fox's mask, representing the hunting tradition of the formation's cavalry and Yeomanry units, which appears on the front and back of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again, this is another interesting model to join Oxford's Military Series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.8cm x 8.1cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 8.1cm x 3.8cm x 3.8cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36073838313627,"sku":"76SM001","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76SM001_bfa8afb1-b18c-4a60-ac41-0c7d091275da.jpg?v=1633262898"},{"product_id":"sherman-tank-mk-iii-royal-scots-greys-italy-1943-76sm002","title":"Oxford Diecast Sherman Tank Mk III Royal Scots Greys Italy 1943","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnly the second release on our new 1:76 scale American Sherman Tank Mk III, we see it here as deployed in Italy in 1943 with one of the most famous British regiments, the Royal Scots Greys. Up to that point in World War 2, the regiment had been in North Africa fighting Rommel's Panzer units but in January 1943, they withdrew and were re-equipped as an all-Sherman tank regiment to participate in the Italian Campaign. Our 1:76 scale Sherman tank represents their deployment in this role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated in the sand and grey black camouflage scheme, our model features matt white underside gun barrels and black caterpillar tracks and for this release also features a rear turret box. The history of the Royal Scots Greys goes back to 1678 with their roots firmly in Scotland and a tiny detail sees their brigade badge of a purple and green Scottish thistle printed on the front wheel arch. Note too, the RAF roundel with yellow surround printed on the upper surface of the tank, so as to be seen from the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.8cm x 8.1cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 8.1cm x 3.8cm x 3.8cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36073839329435,"sku":"76SM002","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76SM002_b6b74ae9-80d8-4f62-9aea-390fddc82401.jpg?v=1633262896"},{"product_id":"warwell-with-sherman-tank-no-95537-pristine-or76ww006c","title":"Oxford Rail Warwell With Sherman Tank No. 95537 Pristine","description":"Oxford Diecast RAIL OR76WW006C KWA Warwell with Sherman tank No 95537 Pristine 1:76 Scale Model\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 36.5cm x 5cm x 9.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 21cm x 3.5cm x 5.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD RAIL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36075473862811,"sku":"OR76WW006C","price":43.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/OR76WW006C_955c94cc-147a-4901-8cfc-adfa3b093978.jpg?v=1633261032"},{"product_id":"diamond-t-tank-transporter-trailer-us-army-76dt007","title":"Oxford Diecast Diamond T Tank Transporter and Trailer US Army","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn real life, the vehicle comprised a 12 ton 6 x 4 axle M20 Diamond T model T980 ballast tractor and companion trailer. The vehicle originated in the USA, built by the Diamond T Company in Chicago who produced over 6500 between 1941-1945. Designed as a heavy prime mover for tank transporting, several thousand were purchased by the British Army in particular. The heavyweight Diamond T980 was ideally suited to operating on rugged terrain and proved particularly invaluable in recovering battle-damaged tanks.  It remained in military service right into the 1950s with a few still being used through to 1971. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we see it as deployed by its home nation with the US Army. It appears in the drab dark green with black radiator slots and black interior.  The US white star appears on the sides of the cab doors, the back of the trailer and also on the bonnet, whilst its military numbering is printed in blue along the edges of the bonnet and on the back of the trailer.  Additional alphanumeric identification including the registration plate features in white - ASCZ 3595 and TRK 27 – on the front bumper with the white star displayed between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked: 25cm x 6.7cm x 9cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 23.8cm x 3.9cm x 3.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37767000653979,"sku":"76DT007","price":29.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76DT007_ccf8b972-8da6-4099-a71d-f7790799ab06.jpg?v=1650352695"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/military-tank-models.oembed","provider":"Oxford Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}