{"title":"Retro Gifts For Men","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWelcome to our retro gifts for men page. If you're looking for a gift that will be appreciated by your recipient, go retro! Think about the kinds of things that your loved ones used to appreciate in their childhood. You can find many of those collectables in a new form today, so it's easy to give them something fun and nostalgic that they can enjoy now. Here are some examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- diecast cars make great retro gifts for men\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- diecast warplanes are another good example of a retro gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout our retro gifts for men\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a great retro gift that your man will love, diecast cars are a great choice. These products are modelled after real vehicles and make great gifts. Diecast cars make perfect retro gifts for men because they were such a big part of childhoods everywhere. It's also a great way to show someone you care about them and their memories because it's something that can be passed down through generations. Diecast warplanes are another good example of a retro gift. These are models of fighter jets from World War II and other notable wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"retro gifts for men such as these army gifts\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/retrogiftsformensuchasthesearmygifts_480x480.webp?v=1673022779\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Why choose to buy retro gifts for men\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetro gifts for men are great because they're nostalgic, fun and easy to find. The best part of a retro gift is that it's something he'll remember. Whether you're looking for a gift for your dad or boyfriend, there are plenty of options out there. Here are some ideas that can be used on any occasion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA diecast car collection is a great option for any man who loves cars and has a history with them. There are many different types of cars available, so you can find the perfect one for anyone!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your man likes classic movies or television shows, then a diecast car from one of those shows would be perfect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Retro gift idea for men\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/back-to-the-future-model-cars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/retrogiftsformenwiththebacktothefuturemodelcar_480x480.webp?v=1673023024\" alt=\"retro gifts for men with the back to the future model car\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn introduction to Military Gifts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a Military gift, look no further than diecast cars and warplanes! Diecast cars make great Military gifts because they are small and easy to carry, but still have the detail of a full-sized car. They can be displayed on a desk or shelf, or even in the car itself! Warplanes are also good Military gifts because they are typically small and easy to carry, and can be displayed as part of a larger collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"retro gifts for men such as these military gifts\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/retrogiftsformensuchasthesemilitarygifts_480x480.webp?v=1673023221\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOxford Diecast for military gifts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a Military gift, we've got your back. We know that when you're shopping for a military-themed gift, you want it to be thoughtful and meaningful—and that's exactly why we put together our best military gifts for you to browse through. You'll find unique gifts for all branches of the service, from the Army to the Navy to the Air Force to the Marines. We've included some great ideas for those who served but aren't currently enlisted anymore! Or, if you or someone you love is a history buff (or just loves military history) we've got some great suggestions there too. So, whether you want something fun like a model plane or tank or something more practical like memorabilia from an important battle or war museum - it's all here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/OxfordDiecastsretrogiftsformen_480x480.webp?v=1673024030\" alt=\"Oxford Diecasts retro gifts for men\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMilitary gifts are the way to go!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary gifts are always a great idea, but sometimes you just can't find the perfect thing. If you're looking for something that's going to be a hit with the recipient, consider a diecast car or warplane. Diecast cars and warplanes are both great Military gifts because they're fun and they're unique. These types of collectables have been around for decades, so you know your recipient will love them. The best part is that there are so many different kinds of diecast collectables out there, so you'll never run out of options!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Military gifts for ex Royal Navy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/MilitarygiftsforexRoyalNavy_480x480.webp?v=1673024361\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMilitary \u0026amp; Army Gifts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a gift for someone who's serving in the military or just someone who loves military-related paraphernalia, there are plenty of options out there. One great option is diecast cars and warplanes. These can be a great way to show your support for those who are serving our country. They're also great conversation starters that can help you get to know people better!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Military gifts for ex army\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/Militarygiftsforexarmy_480x480.webp?v=1673024338\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnjoy browsing through our military gifts today!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, if you're looking for a gift for the military man in your life, look no further. Diecast cars are great for any adult who loves cars and military history. You can choose from a wide variety of different diecast cars, including some that depict famous historical events. For example, if your father was deployed during World War II, he would probably love to have one of these models. The same goes if he is currently serving in the Army—he'll be able to put his own vehicle on display in his office or home! These toys come in many different styles and sizes, so there's sure to be something that fits your budget and tastes. They are also easy to clean and maintain because of how they are made!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"junkers-ju87-t6-dp-6-stg2-immelmann-libya-1941-ac085","title":"Junkers Ju87 T6+DP 6 St.G2 Immelmann Libya 1941","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis very distinctive livery of the Schlange Sturzkampfflugzeug - Snake Stuka represents the Ju 87 deployed to North Africa and the Mediterranean from 1941. This aircraft was deployed to the T6+DP unit stationed at Tmimi on the Libyan coast where it provided ground support as well as attacking Allied shipping. Unexpectedly deployed to that desert landscape, , it was originally decorated in a hastily applied desert camouflage scheme over the darker European scheme, resulting in a sandy beige and mid\/dark green finish with blue underside, complete with T6 and DP lettering in black and yellow on the underwings. A small detail to note is the addition of the letter J under the port wing which represents the manufacturer's code. The snake decoration runs the length of the aircraft with its open jaws and fangs finishing just behind the nose cone. Doubtless it would have proved a daunting sight, highly visible in white and an ochre yellow. On the model front, it adds a very unique dimension to your Oxford WWII enemy airfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 9cm x 9cm x 8.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 19cm x 15.3cm x 10.6cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36066601926811,"sku":"AC085","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC085_d825851c-d319-43fb-b162-eb0c1faaa0d0.jpg?v=1633271062"},{"product_id":"macchi-veltro-205-1-gorrini-1-squadriglia-1-gruppo-caccia-1944-ac091","title":"Macchi Veltro 205 1L.Gorrini - 1 Squadriglia - 1 Gruppo Caccia - 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Italian World War II fighter aircraft, the Aermacchi Veltro C.205 was built by the Italian company Aeonautica Macchi which had been in the industry since before the First World War. The C.205 was one of three Series 5 Italian fighters built using the powerful Daimler-Benz DB605 engine. It came with a top speed of 400 mph, equipped with two 20.mm cannon as well as 12.7 Breda machine guns. It was a force to be reckoned with and despite its late entry into the conflict, only being produced between 1942 and 1944 and a mere 262 aircraft at that, it was highly successful , being both respected and feared by Allied pilots. Its pilots downed many Allied fighters, notably the American P-51D Mustang, Curtiss P-40, as well as Liberators, Blenheims and P-38 Lightnings. Even the noble Spitfire was part of their tallies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of these Italian fighter aces was Sergente Maggiore Luigi Gorrini who was born in 1917. His distinguished World War II flying career saw him fighting over Libya and Tunisia as well as in the defence of the Italian mainland. He shot his first Allied plane down over Libya in 1941. At the end of 1943, Gorrini joined the Italian national republican air force, (ANR) where he was assigned to 1 Squadriglia, 1 Gruppa Caccia, where he continued to fly C.205 fighters. At the end of January 1944, under the command of 'Ace' Capitano Adriano Visconti, the Gruppa was sent out to attack a formation of American bombers under P-47 escort. Gorrini's score included a B-24, P-47 and then a P-38. His last air battle was on 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e June 1944 when his plane was hit during a dogfight with four P-47 Thunderbolts. He baled out but was too close to the ground, subsequently waking up in hospital. He recovered but did not fly operationally again. Living until November 2014, he summed up his World War II record as 212 air combats, 24 solo air victories and 5 parachute bale-outs. Not only was he the highest ranking Italian fighter ace still alive at the time but was also the only surviving pilot to be awarded the Gold Medal of Military Valour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this history is encapsulated in our 1:72 scale model of the Veltro C.205 which appears in the typical Italian World War II camouflage scheme of dark grey\/mid grey upper body and wings, pale blue\/grey mottled fuselage and pale blue grey under body. A white rear fuselage band is painted under the Italian flag with the 23 - 1 identity numbers in red and white on each side behind the cockpit. Finishing touches see the Italian flag on the vertical tail fin, the propeller spinner painted white and green and the underside of the engine cowl coloured bright yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.2cm x 19.2cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 14.4cm x 12.3cm x 11.1cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36066617196699,"sku":"AC091","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC091.jpg?v=1633271042"},{"product_id":"me163b-komet-white-54-niemcy-1945-ac084","title":"Me163b Komet White 54 - 14JG 400 Niemcy 1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet was a German rocket-powered short-range fighter\/interceptor aircraft, designed by Alexander Lippisch, which took its first flight on 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e September 1941 and which was introduced for use by the Luftwaffe in 1944. Of revolutionary design it is the only rocket-powered fighter aircraft ever to have been operational and a German test pilot of the time achieved a speed of 700 mph, an unofficial airspeed record which was unrivalled for almost a decade. Its official top speed was 959 kmph with a range of 40 kms. Over 300 aircraft were built and although the concept should have lead to a highly successful combat plane against the Allies, it proved to be too little, too late and early teething troubles which made it volatile and unstable were not ironed out in time to change the course of the German defeat in the air. Upon take-off the rocket fuel enabled the Komet to climb to 30,000 feet in just a few seconds but its speed made it very difficult to aim and fire accurately at the enemy convoys of aircraft. Landing was even more dangerous as the Komet only had 9 minutes of fuel from take-off to combat and its return journey necessitated gliding powerlessly back to the airfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJagdgeschwader 400 (JG 400) was the only frontline Luftwaffe fighter wing squadron to fly the ME 163 rocket fighter operationally and under the supervision of their notable Commander Wolfgang Spate, first flew the aircraft on 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e August 1944. Its limited successes were almost equalled by its losses. The squadron - and with it the operational life of the ME 163B - was disbanded in April 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we see 'White 54' in dark red brown and green camouflage scheme with white Luftwaffe markings and mottled grey fuselage to the upper body. The underside is painted in plain grey with black\/white Luftwaffe markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral Me 163Bs exist in museums around the world as many were brought out of Germany after the end of the war for evaluation though none flown out!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 12.8cm x 8.2cm x 10.7cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36066617950363,"sku":"AC084","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC084.jpg?v=1633271035"},{"product_id":"austin-tilly-11th-african-division-sudan-1941-caunter-scheme-76til003","title":"Oxford Diecast 11th African Div Sudan 1941 Caunter Scheme Austin Tilly","description":"\u003cp\u003eOxford Diecast 11th African Div Sudan 1941 Caunter Scheme Austin Tilly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 8.6cm x 5.3cm x 4.6cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 5.2cm x 2.1cm x 2.4cm ( 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":41183200608411,"sku":"76TIL003","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76TIL003.jpg?v=1633271018"},{"product_id":"121-sqn-raf-holmsley-south-1944-hawker-typhoon-mk1-ac100","title":"Oxford Diecast 121 Wing RAF Holmsley South 1944 Hawker Typhoon Mk1","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur heroic World War II Hawker Typhoon MkIB makes its latest landing as flown from the RAF wartime base of Holmsley South in Hampshire, which was operational for both RAF and USAAF forces between 1942 and 1945, including RAF Coastal Command and Bomber Command and the Ninth Air Force. The Typhoon was a single-seat, fighter-bomber produced by Hawker Aircraft, first introduced in 1941. It was used primarily as a night-time intruder and long-range fighter and was equipped initially with bombs and four 20mm Hispano auto cannons. Later RP-3 rockets were added to its armoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur 1:72 scale model is as flown by Wing Commander Charles Green, who was born in Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. He enlisted as a pilot in 1938 and was posted to RAF Coastal Command in 1940. In January 1944 he was promoted to the rank of Wing Commander of 121 Wing based at RAF Holmsley South flying Typhoons, complete with rocket firing capability, which he always thought superior to the Hurricane. So armed, in the summer of 1944, his Squadron waged a successful battle in the Falaise region of Northern France against the German Panzer Division. However on 26\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDecember that year on another mission, Charles Green had to bale out and was captured. He became a POW in Stalag Luft 1 but was returned to the UK in May 1945. He was awarded the DSO and Bar as well as the DFC for his wartime achievements and returned home to run a successful farm after the conflict. He died in Durban, South Africa in 2001 aged 88.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur model of his Typhoon is decorated in the two-tone grey and dark green camouflage scheme with the white bands to wings and fuselage, introduced on all Allied aircraft during and after the Normandy Landings. The RAF roundels appear on the upper wings, on the fuselage between the aircraft's lettering and again on the pale grey underwings. Its number NM666 is also printed in black on the fuselage, whilst further detailing sees the four cannons painted black on the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnpacked: 17.5cm x 13.7cm x 10.4cm (On Stand) ( L x W x H )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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 title=\"All about scale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/oxford-aviation\" title=\"More Oxford Aviation 1:72 Scale\"\u003eMore Oxford Aviation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066630959259,"sku":"AC100","price":20.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/AC100_e.jpg?v=1697612356"},{"product_id":"bedford-cmp-truck-laa-tractor-1st-canadian-army-uk-194476cmp004","title":"Oxford Diecast 1st Canadian Army _ UK 1944 CMP LAA Tractor - 1:76 Scal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis CMP Canadian Military Pattern Light Anti Aircraft Tractor comes in muddy camouflage colours, the vehicle features a 'canvas' back in a slightly lighter camouflage scheme.  The front bumpers, front mudguards and fuel tanks echo the camouflage colour of grey brown and the chassis is also a muddy brown. The interior is moulded in dark grey.  The cab has the military numbering\/lettering printed in red, white and blue on the doors, along with the Canadian Maple Leaf, which also features on the roof of the cab in yellow out of red\/black. The same identification marks appear across the rear of the vehicle, which also features the transmission cover printed in the authentic white of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 8.6cm x 5.3cm x 4.6cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 6.8cm x 2.9cm x 3.5cm ( 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":36066730508443,"sku":"76CMP004","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76CMP004.jpg?v=1633270959"},{"product_id":"ford-model-t-1st-commando-mil001","title":"Oxford Diecast 1st Commando","description":"\u003cp\u003eOxford Diecast MIL001 1st Commando Oxford Originals Non Scale Model Military Theme\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066731557019,"sku":"MIL001","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/MIL001.jpg?v=1632081693"},{"product_id":"23-squadron-raf-1943-dh-mosquito-ac102","title":"Oxford Diecast 23 Squadron RAF 1943 DH Mosquito","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe latest World War II aircraft to land on your Oxford airfield is that of the valiant little De Havilland Mosquito, making another appearance this time as a Night Fighter (NF). Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito was a British twin-engined shoulder winged multi-role combat aircraft which took its first flight in November 1940. By 1941 it was the fastest operational aircraft in the world. The effectiveness of the Mosquito saw its use extended as a high altitude night bomber, as modelled here, where you will notice the authentic lack of gun turrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt the beginning of World War II, 23 Squadron RAF was equipped with Blenheims as a night fighter squadron before they moved to the highly effective DH Mosquito in July 1942. By 1943 the Squadron and its Mosquito aircraft were based in Luqa in Malta from where they were able to attack enemy airfields and railway targets throughout Sicily, Italy and Tunisia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur 1:72 scale model is decorated in a matt black body colour scheme with dark red markings. Note 23 Squadron's YP Squadron code which was used between September 1939 and May 1945, printed on each side of the fuselage with the RAF roundel in between. The roundels also appear on the upper wings, together with an interesting rectangular notice on each side of the cockpit canopy indicating No Step! Heaps of history here for aviation enthusiasts concentrating on World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a 1:72 scae model in flight mode with a plinth and stand. It comes in an Oxford Aviation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked: 23.8cm x 23.8cm x 9.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 22.9cm x 17.4cm x 13.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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\n\u003ch2\u003eMore 1:72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more 1:72 Oxford Aviation Models follow \u003ca title=\"Oxford Aviation Models\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/oxford-aviation?pf_t_availability=In+Stock\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1:72 including The history of Flight follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/1-72?pf_t_availability=In+Stock\" title=\"Oxford 1:72 Scale Models\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066737815707,"sku":"AC102","price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/AC102Enhanced2.jpg?v=1687423993"},{"product_id":"morris-bullnose-576-squadron-mil018","title":"Oxford Diecast 576 Squadron","description":"\u003cp\u003eOxford Diecast MIL018 576 Squadron Oxford Originals Non Scale Model Military Theme\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066872787099,"sku":"MIL018","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/MIL018.jpg?v=1632081634"},{"product_id":"morris-bullnose-771-naval-air-squadron-mil010","title":"Oxford Diecast 771 Naval Air Squadron","description":"Oxford Diecast MIL010 771 Naval Air Squadron Oxford Originals Non Scale Model Military Theme\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 14.3cm x 3.9cm x 10.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 8.3cm x 3.3cm x 4.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066889171099,"sku":"MIL010","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/MIL010.jpg?v=1632081630"},{"product_id":"morris-bullnose-815-squadron-mil015","title":"Oxford Diecast 815 Squadron","description":"Oxford Diecast MIL015 815 Squadron Oxford Originals Non Scale Model Military Theme\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 14.3cm x 3.9cm x 10.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 8.5cm x 3.7cm x 4.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066890514587,"sku":"MIL015","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/MIL015.jpg?v=1632081629"},{"product_id":"87-squadronn-ian-gleed-colerne-1941-hawker-hurricane-mk1-ac105","title":"Oxford Diecast 87 Sqn  S\/l Ian Gleed Colerne 1941 Hawker Hurricane","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA diminutive World War II fighter ace, a small but strategically placed RAF base in the quiet Wiltshire countryside and the valiant Hurricane MkI nightfighter are the background to this latest Oxford introduction on the Hawker Hurricane as it was deployed in 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIan Gleed, nicknamed Widge by his friends because of his small stature (5' 6 inches) and his favourite adjective 'Wizard', was born in 1916 in Finchley and educated at Epsom College. He learned to fly as a civilian and then joined the RAF where after officer training he was posted to 266 Squadron as a flight commander, flying Spitfires. Then in May 1940, he was posted to 87 Squadron, a Hurricane Squadron serving in France where, after a record number of enemy kills, he earned the reputation as being the fastest RAF pilot to make ace - in only two days. 87 Squadron was evacuated back to Britain in May 1940 to a Fighter Command air base in the West Country. From there the squadron took part in the Battle of Britain, flying Hurricane Mk I nightfighters to defend Bristol and Exeter. Gleed's success earned him promotion to squadron leader, taking command of RAF Charmy Down just north of Bath. His squadron spent a few months in 1941 at RAF Colerne, which was a satellite airfield for RAF Middle Wallop with squadrons flying back and forth on a daily basis. Due to the blackout, all attacks had to be made with the aid of searchlights into the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is in this brief 1941 period in Ian Gleed's career that our nightfighter Hurricane Mk I played such an important role defending strategic UK targets against the enemy. It is decorated in the black, dark green and dark earth nightfighter camouflage scheme with its LKA markings and RAF roundel on the fuselage and upper wings and vertical red, white and blue stripes on the tailfin. The cockpit is moulded in a muted green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShortly afterwards, Ian Gleed was promoted to Wing Commander centred at RAF Middle Wallop and organised fighter sweeps across the Channel and conducted bomber escorts. Still not satisfied, he obtained a posting to Tunisia and the North African Campaign. It was over Tunisia on 16\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e April 1943 that he was shot down and killed aged just 26, by a German flying ace. His final 'score' was thirteen enemy aircraft destroyed, seven probable, four damaged, one destroyed on the ground and one damaged on the ground. His battles included the Western Front, the Battle of France, the Battle of Britain and the North African Campaign and the Tunisian Campaign, during which he was awarded the DSO, DFC, Croix De Guerre (France) and the Croix De Guerre (Belgium). He was buried at Enfidaville, Tunisia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePacked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnpacked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1:72 scale which means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor a much detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oxford-diecast.myshopify.com\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/oxford-diecast.myshopify.com\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethis link.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36066893168795,"sku":"AC105","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC105.jpg?v=1633270855"},{"product_id":"austin-tilly-9th-survey-regiment-ra-76til001","title":"Oxford Diecast 9th Survey Regiment RA Austin Tilly - 1:76 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tilly was the name given to a number of British vehicles produced during WWII based on civilian car designs, adapted for use by each of the armed forces across all areas during the conflict.  The key vehicles used were the Austin, Hillman, Morris and Standard.  The Austin Tilly is the subject of the latest piece of new tooling in the Oxford Military range.  Tilly was the nickname derived from the term Utility and these hybrid vehicles proved especially versatile, fitted with a simple rear loading area. Very few remain today but they can be seen in military museums at home and abroad, including the Yorkshire Air Museum, the Muckleburgh Collection and overseas in the Ta Kali Museum in Malta, the French Regional Air Museum at Angers-Marce and the Czech Republic tank museum just outside Prague. The Tilly Register logs all 'finds', with members cross Europe and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oxford model appears in a drab green\/black camouflage scheme with a 'canvas' back and distinctive wartime markings on the front, back and sides.  The spare wheel and a spade are housed on the roof of the driver's cab and extensive masking operations have picked out details on the wheel hubs, headlights and headlight lenses, door handles, petrol cap, radiator slits and even the shaft of the spade. The Oxford miniature will be of special interest to WWII military enthusiasts, as well as being an unusual addition to a vehicle collection of the period.\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: 5.2cm x 2.2cm x 2.5cm ( 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":41183182946459,"sku":"76TIL001","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76TIL001_57afc746-820c-4fb9-b3d5-29e0b03351e3.jpg?v=1633270853"},{"product_id":"aec-matador-2nd-batt-gordon-highlanders-76aec017","title":"Oxford Diecast AEC Matador 2nd Batt Gordon Highlanders - 1:76 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis AEC Matador was used towards the very end of WWII.  The cab is decorated in drab olive green and dark grey camouflage effect to the sides with a dark grey roof. The interior is moulded in olive green with a black steering wheel. The canvas back and bodywork are painted in drab olive green with brown camouflage markings and brown roof. The rope 'ties' between the canvas back and the body are cleverly printed in beige to achieve a realistic effect. Another spot of realism is achieved with the rear canopy windows which have been masked to show clear plastic moulding.  The rough terrain wheels have olive green inserts and the whole vehicle is mounted on an olive green chassis. Military lettering is printed in white with additional colour to the Battalion shield and vehicle numbering.\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: 8.6cm x 3.1cm x 4.3cm ( 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":41183177638043,"sku":"76AEC017","price":16.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76AEC017.jpg?v=1633270782"},{"product_id":"airacobra-p39-ac033","title":"Oxford Diecast Airacobra P39 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eDecorated in the dark green drab and sand camouflage colours with grey underbelly with black US Army lettering, this aircraft represents the Bell P400 (P-39) Airacobra of the USAAF, as flown by Lt. Zed Fountain of 67th Fighter Squadron at Tontoura, New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.2cm x 18.9cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 12.9cm x 14.5cm x 10.6cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36067159146651,"sku":"AC033","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC033_ae5668b6-ea63-4feb-96f2-11355c03a0c5.jpg?v=1633270716"},{"product_id":"airacobra-p39-pokryshkin-16-gfr-1943-ac055","title":"Oxford Diecast Airacobra Pokryshkin 1943 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bell P-39 Airacobra was manufactured by the United States between 1940 and 1944 and proved to be one of the most successful fixed wing plane produced by Bell Aircraft. 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Tilly was the nickname derived from the term Utility and these hybrid vehicles proved especially versatile, fitted with a simple rear loading area.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in the light stone colour scheme, which extends to the chassis and the wheels, the model is given a lighter beige 'canvas' back including the closed window blinds, an olive green interior, black seats and black steering wheel.  The model also has a military number plate 87YF25 on the front and the back.  The British military formation sign featuring the yellow camel on a red and blue two tone background signifies a post WWII deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 8.6cm x 5.3cm x 4.6cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 5.2cm x 2.1cm x 2.5cm ( 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":41183134449819,"sku":"76TIL007","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76TIL007.jpg?v=1633270200"},{"product_id":"avenger-ghw-bush-vt51-uss-jacinto-1943-ac046","title":"Oxford Diecast Avenger Bush USS Jacinto 1943 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grumman TBF Avenger was a torpedo bomber developed for the US Navy and Marine Corps, although its use was eventually extended for use by several other air and naval services round the world, including the Royal Navy. 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It was used as a general cargo and personnel carrier, including wide usage in the North African Campaign as the standard transport for the motorised infantry in the armoured brigades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts inclusion in our military series sees the latest version of the Bedford MWD in an unusual red-brown and olive drab camouflage scheme, as it served in Tunisia with the Grenadier Guards in December 1943. The canvas back is a slightly lighter olive green and the interior, chassis and the front bar all reflect the olive drab of the main bodywork.  The bumpers are also in the red-brown tone of the body camouflage. 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This Bedford OW was used by Express Goods Delivery and is decorate in a bright red.\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 2.5cm x 3.7cm ( 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\u003e1:76 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":41183116591259,"sku":"76BD003","price":14.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76BD003.jpg?v=1633269978"},{"product_id":"bedford-oxd-truck-1st-armoured-division-1941-76bd017","title":"Oxford Diecast Bedford OXD GS Truck 1st Armoured Division 1941 - 1:76","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bedford OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt (1.5 ton) payload. The OXD was a general service vehicle and like the OY, was built for the British Armed Forces and introduced in 1939. This model is a replica of the truck deployed with the 1st Armoured Division in 1941 and features a matt khaki green body, chassis and wheels with green beige canvas back and comes with overall camouflage markings. The interior is moulded in a curry colour. Military markings, including the Division's distinctive Rhinoceros badge, and vehicle identity numbering are authentically reproduced on both the front and rear of the vehicle. Note too, the 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: 6.9cm x 3cm x 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":36067972186267,"sku":"76BD017","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76BD017.jpg?v=1633269938"},{"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":"bedford-oyd-truck-luftwaffe-eastern-front-76bd014","title":"Oxford Diecast Bedford OYD Luftwaffe  Eastern Front - 1:76 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bedford OYD served on the Eastern Front with the Luftwaffe after being captured during the Second World War.  In dark grey with slightly lighter 'canvas' tilt and an olive grey interior, the white lettering is printed in German.  Registered WL - 260 - 749, note the double 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: 8.5cm x 3cm x 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":41183113642139,"sku":"76BD014","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76BD014.jpg?v=1633269917"},{"product_id":"bell-airacobra-i-601-county-of-london-sqn-raf-duxford-1940-ac071","title":"Oxford Diecast Bell Airacobra RAF Duxford Scale 1:72 Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bell P-39 was one of the principal American fighter aircraft when the United States entered the Second World War. Designed and manufactured by Bell Aircraft, it took its first flight in April 1938 ad entered service in 1941. During its period of production between 1940 and 1944, just over 9500 were built and were used not only by the USAAF but also the Royal Air Force and the Soviet Air Force. The P-39 was an all-metal, low-wing, single-engine fighter with a tricycle undercarriage and was one of the first production fighters designated as a 'weapons system'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 601 (County of London) Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force based in London. It was formed at RAF Northolt on 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e October when a group of wealth young British aristocrats, all amateur aviators, decided to form the unit after a meeting at White's Club in London. As a result, the unit was nicknamed the Millionaires' Squadron and even the Millionaires' Mob! Their battle honours include notably the Battle of Britain and the first Americans to fly in the Second World War were members of this Squadron. The Squadron became a day fighter unit in 1940 but as casualties mounted, replacement personnel were drafted in from all walks of life and the unit became as cosmopolitan as any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 601 Squadron RAF was the only British unit to use the Airacobra operationally and received the first two examples in August 1941 which they armed with two-nosed mounted 0.50 inch machine guns an four 0.303 Browning machine guns in the wings However, the aircraft proved disappointing with an inadequate rate of climb and performance at altitude. After using four P-39s to attack enemy barges in the autumn of 1941, the aircraft's shortcomings were confirmed and only 80 of the original 200 ordered were retained by the Squadron, the rest being either sold on to the Soviet Air Force or demoted to training duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of our 1:72 scale model as flown out of RAF Duxford in 1941, is the P-39 decorated with Squadron code UF on the fuselage, which served the unit between September 1939 and April 1942. Complete in the grey\/green camouflage colour scheme with mid grey underwings, both upper and lower surfaces feature the RAF roundel. Note the 601 Squadron's winged sword insignia and AH585 lettering on the tail fin, as well as the pale yellow tail band. The four detailed gun barrels positioned at the front of both wings are black as is the cannon muzzle on the front of the nose cone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its shortcomings in real-life, the P-39 was one of the most successful fixed-wing aircraft manufactured by Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 14.4cm x 12.9cm x 11cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":41183106760859,"sku":"AC071","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC071_0610d40c-86dc-4131-8d55-87362368e88d.jpg?v=1633269831"},{"product_id":"bf108-rommels-desert-taxi-1942-ac047","title":"Oxford Diecast Bf108 Rommels Desert 1942 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Oxford Aviation model is based on a German aircraft that was deployed during World War II primarily as a personnel transport and liaison plane, in this case as used by Rommel during the North African campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Willy Messerschmi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 14.5cm x 11.6cm x 9.8cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36068096737435,"sku":"AC047","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC047_72d4e59c-f0e5-4b78-8af1-54713fcfa273.jpg?v=1633269747"},{"product_id":"bedford-van-bletchley-park-bed027","title":"Oxford Diecast Bletchley Park","description":"Oxford Diecast BED027 Bletchley Park Oxford Originals Non Scale Model Military Theme\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 14.3cm x 3.9cm x 10.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 8.3cm x 3.3cm x 4.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068206346395,"sku":"BED027","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/BED027.jpg?v=1632080684"},{"product_id":"morris-minor-traveller-bomb-disposal-76mmt006","title":"Oxford Diecast Bomb Disposal Morris Traveller - 1:76 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn bright red and green, our Bomb Disposal Morris Traveller has the  registration 29FH72.The Minor was launched at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, on 20 September 1948. The prototype had been known as the Morris Mosquito, and some later models were called Morris Minor 1000. At launch there were two variants, the standard 2-door saloon, and the tourer (convertible),the 4-door saloon arrived in 1950. The wood-framed estate, the Traveller, plus a panel van and a pick-up truck version were introduced later with the Series II upgrades in 1952. The Traveller was very popular, and remained in production until 1971, a year after the saloon had been discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 8.6cm x 5.3cm x 4.6cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 5cm x 2cm x 2.4cm ( 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":36068278370459,"sku":"76MMT006","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76MMT006.jpg?v=1633269513"},{"product_id":"boulton-paul-defiant-ac094","title":"Oxford Diecast Boulton Paul Defiant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Boulton Paul Defiant, manufactured by the British company Boulton Paul Aircraft, was designed by John Dudley North. Built as a two-seat fighter, night fighter and subsequently as a trainer and also in an air sea rescue role, just over 1000 were built and used by the RAF, as well as the Air Forces of Canada, Australia and Poland. The Defiant entered service with the RAF in December 1939. Nicknamed 'Daffy' by its crews, it had been designed as a turret fighter with no forward gun firing capability. This omission put it at a serious disadvantage against the enemy aircraft, particularly the Messerschmitt. However, it saw greater success as a night fighter and it is in this capacity that our 1:72 scale replica is based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e151 Squadron RAF started World War II as a day-fighter squadron but in November 1940 turned its activity to piloting night-fighters, the Boulton Paul Defiant being one, which the squadron operated alongside the Hurricane. The Boulton Paul Defiant was only deployed with 151 Squadron for a short time into 1941, following which it turned exclusively to flying the Mosquito.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur aircraft is decorated in black with humorous and colourful 'shark toothed' nose art. Numbered N3328 DZ-Z, the cockpit is moulded in dark green behind which the rear facing gun turret is finished in black. The RAF roundel with a bright yellow surround features on the fuselage with red, white and blue markings on the tailfin. The RAF logo in red and blue also appears on the upper wing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sad that only one original Boulton Paul Defiant survives today, on view in the RAF Museum in Hendon. It is also a night fighter. It is sad too that its number is different from our valiant little model, which in real life obviously didn't make it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 16.5cm x 15.2cm x 11.2cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36068292984987,"sku":"AC094","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC094.jpg?v=1633269505"},{"product_id":"boulton-paul-defiant-raf-277-squadron-1942-ac058","title":"Oxford Diecast Boulton Paul Defiant RAF 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Boulton Paul Defiant, manufactured by the Boulton Paul Aircraft Company and designed as a two-seater, turret armed fighter aircraft, took its first flight in 1937 and entered service with the RAF in December 1939. Nicknamed 'Daffy' by the pilots who flew them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 16.5cm x 15.2cm x 11.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 times smaller than the full sized aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca title=\"All about scale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41183073075355,"sku":"AC058","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC058_9e252715-077c-4e5b-ab87-4a7a9a465766.jpg?v=1633269503"},{"product_id":"brewster-buffalo-f2a-3-ac035","title":"Oxford Diecast Brewster Buffalo F2A-3 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eOxford Diecast Brewster Buffalo F2A-3 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19cm x 8.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 14.7cm x 10.9cm x 11.2cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36068335779995,"sku":"AC035","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC035_b0af11b5-0663-431e-aefe-a53a7a2f5867.jpg?v=1633269490"},{"product_id":"brewster-buffalo-uss-saratoga-1939-ac082","title":"Oxford Diecast Brewster Buffalo USS Saratoga 1939","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brewster F2-A Buffalo was one of the first US monoplane fighter aircraft and came with an arrestor hook and other modifications for use aboard aircraft carriers. Designed and built by the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation, the F2-A took its first flight in December 1937 and came into service in April 1939. Of the 509 built during its 1938-1941 manufacturing period, many of the aircraft were taken and operated by the Finnish Air Force as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first unit to be equipped with the F2A-1 was VF-3, assigned to USS Saratoga air group, which took 10 aircraft. Unfortunately, with huge advances in fighter aircraft design during this period, the F2-A soon became obsolete as fighters and were transferred for use as trainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 1:72 scale model is a replica of one of the aircraft deployed aboard USS Saratoga and is decorated in a silver colour scheme with yellow upper wings, a white tail fin and with its identity 3-F-18 US Navy printed along the fuselage. The cockpit is moulded in green and the wings feature the US star in red, white and blue. The aircraft nose is red and we love the nose art - a hellcat carrying a lighted bomb! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19cm x 8.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 14.7cm x 10.9cm x 11.2cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36068337549467,"sku":"AC082","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC082.jpg?v=1633269487"},{"product_id":"bristol-f2b-fighter-11-squadron-rfc-1917-ad005","title":"Oxford Diecast Bristol F2B Fighter 11 Sqn 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bristol F.2 fighter was a British two seat bi-lane fighter and reconnaissance aircraft designed by Frank Barnwell, which first took to the air in September 1916. It remained in production well into the 1920s. \u003cbr\u003e This aircraft is modelled on the B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.3cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 16.8cm x 11cm x 11.8cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":41183068323995,"sku":"AD005","price":16.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AD005_7e1be426-73bb-4f35-8d39-10d9aa527c8e.jpg?v=1633269478"},{"product_id":"bristol-f2b-j7624-a-flight-2-squadron-ad003","title":"Oxford Diecast Bristol F2B Flight 2 Squadron 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bristol F.2 fighter was a British two-seat bi-plane fighter and reconnaissance aircraft designed by Frank Barnwell, which took its first flight in September 1916 and was in production well into the late 1920s. It served during WWI where it proved t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 16.5cm x 10.9cm x 11.5cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":41183067930779,"sku":"AD003","price":16.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AD003_10f3207f-9dda-4cf9-b35f-6fd6fb0aef40.jpg?v=1633269476"},{"product_id":"bristol-f2b-royal-flying-corps-ad001","title":"Oxford Diecast Bristol F2B Flying Corps 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1:72 scale model is the first WWI aircraft to enter the Oxford Aviation series and is particularly pertinent as we commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the conflict that was to change history in so many ways. You can see one preserved example disp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.3cm x 19.3cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 16.8cm x 11cm x 12.1cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36068346626203,"sku":"AD001","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AD001_1dd585d7-d10d-4c0b-bf64-ec7e1d968172.jpg?v=1633269475"},{"product_id":"bedford-van-churchill-van-bed020","title":"Oxford Diecast Churchill Van","description":"\u003cp\u003eOxford Diecast BED020 Churchill Van Oxford Originals Non Scale Model Military Theme\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068855546011,"sku":"BED020","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/BED020.jpg?v=1632080036"},{"product_id":"bedford-van-civil-defence-mil020","title":"Oxford Diecast CIVIL DEFENCE","description":"Oxford Diecast MIL020 CIVIL DEFENCE Oxford Originals Non Scale Model Military Theme\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 14.3cm x 3.9cm x 10.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 8.8cm x 3.3cm x 4.4cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36068903420059,"sku":"MIL020","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/MIL020.jpg?v=1632079973"},{"product_id":"bedford-cmp-truck-laa-tractor-desert-2nd-new-zealand-41-battery-76cmp005","title":"Oxford Diecast CMP LAA Tractor Desert 2nd NZ 41 Battery - 1:76 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome interesting historical detail is recalled with this Canadian Military Pattern WWII vehicle, which Canada made during WWII to British Army specifications.  As used by the Commonwealth forces of New Zealand in the Middle East and in particular the Western Desert where its gunners made a valuable contribution right up until the latest stages of the Italian Campaign. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe model is decorated in the desert sand colour scheme with slight lighter beige 'canvas' back. The military insignia are reproduced in red, white and blue and the New Zealand national emblem is also faithfully reproduced in black and white on the rear nearside and also on the cab roof. The RAF roundel, also on the cab roof, is surrounded by a yellow circle to make it more visible against the camouflage scheme, a practice introduced by the RAF from 1942 onwards. The interior is moulded in olive green with a black steering wheel.\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: 6.7cm x 2.9cm x 3.7cm ( 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\u003e1:76 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":36068964991131,"sku":"76CMP005","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76CMP005.jpg?v=1633268844"},{"product_id":"corsair-f-mkiv-ac008","title":"Oxford Diecast Corsair F MkIV 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eA carrier-capable fighter aircraft that saw service in WWII and later the Korean War of the 1950s. In 1:72 scale, we have reproduced the example of the WWII F4U Corsair as flown by Don Balch of Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF-221), one of the United Stat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19.2cm x 19.2cm x 8.2cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 17cm x 14cm x 11.8cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36069135057051,"sku":"AC008","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC008_504872a9-4e4e-421d-b5b0-4ae810a698b5.jpg?v=1633268655"},{"product_id":"curtis-warhawk-p40-ac074","title":"Oxford Diecast Curtis Warhawk P40 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engined, single-seat all-metal fighter and ground attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. It was produced between 1939 and 1944, during which time over 13,700 were produced. The P40-E was an upgrade on previous models and had maximum speed of 360 mph, range of 650 miles and was armed with 6 x .50 M2 Browning machine guns with 235 rounds per gun in the wings and 250 to 1000 lb bombs to a total of 2,000 lbs on three points - one under the fuselage and two underwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is one of the P40-E aircraft that formed part of the American Volunteer Group (AVG), known as the Flying Tigers, a unit of the Chinese Air Force, recruited from US aviators. The Flying Tigers were divided into three pursuit squadrons, the Adam and Eve; Panda Bears; and Hells Angels. Robert Neale was the top flying ace with the AVG, amassing 13 victories. He took over 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Squadron pursuit squadron Adam and Eve, after its previous commander was killed. He was awarded the British DSC for his exploits in the defence of Burma. Our model celebrates his command in which he helped keep the Japanese from entering China from Burma and threatening Kunming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated in the US wartime dark green\/brown camouflage colour scheme with pale grey under body and a white rear fuselage band, our aircraft carries the US Star insignia on the upper and underwings and its military identity number 7 on the fuselage and P-8194 on the rudder. The detail is all in the magnificent nose art which features the menacing shark teeth favoured by US wartime fighter aircraft, while further along the fuselage appear the Flying Tigers graphics and the badge of the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Pursuit Squadron - Adam and Even in the centre of a green apple around which is coiled a black serpent. As with all Oxford's wartime aircraft, this 1:72 scale model reveals a fascinating story. Cdr Robert Neale survived the war, living until 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 19cm x 19cm x 8.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 11cm x 15.5cm x 13.5cm ( 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\u003e1:72 scale means that this is 72 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":36069208227995,"sku":"AC074","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/AC074.jpg?v=1633268607"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/collections\/retro_gifts_for_men_and_gifts_for_military_men.jpg?v=1673022465","url":"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/retro-gifts-for-men.oembed?page=6","provider":"Oxford Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}