Oxford revealed details concerning some of their newest diecast military vehicles and aircraft collectors can expect to see well into 2015. On the ground, look forward to monkeying around with a 1:76 scale replica of a Diamond T tank transporter that was used throughout the ETO during WWII.
In the air, several warbirds were unveiled, including Alexander Pokryshkin’s world-famous P-39 Airacobra that was employed on the eastern front. Please keep in mind that many of these items aren’t slated to hit the market until well into 2015, making them tantalizing if unattainable additions for several months running.
Earlier this year, Oxford Diecast decided to set up its own distribution channel in North America, looking to gain more market share, improve margins and hopefully garner added relevance among the North American collector market. We’re happy to report that they now seem to be ready to resume operations, with many of their most sought after military vehicles and aircraft expected shortly.
On the other hand, long time model maker and train enthusiast, Model Power, posted on their web site that they are ceasing operations immediately, after being in business for nearly 50 years. For those of you unfamiliar with Model Power, they’ve been making their Postage Stamp series of military aircraft for several years running, offering up subjects no one else had the gumption to tackle. Its sad to see another manufacturer close up shop and particularly difficult when its a business “right down the road” from ours in Farmingdale, NY. We wish them the best and hope this isn’t the last we’ve heard from this three-generation operation.
We’ve had great success with Oxford’s 1:72 scale line of diecast military aircraft, so it makes sense for us to dig a little deeper and offer their accompanying range of diecast military vehicles. Crafted in 1:76 scale, which is a smidgeon smaller than a traditional 1:72 scale vehicle, the Oxford military vehicle range offers loads of options for the discriminating collector, again designed to help build your war museum on a shoestring budget.
Most of the vehicles are priced less than $20, with several contenders weighing in at just $7, providing good value and choices not previously available to the military enthusiast. The first wave of sixteen soft skinned vehicles are expected to storm the beaches some time in June.
We’ve had great success with Oxford’s 1:72 scale line of diecast military aircraft, so it makes sense for us to dig a little deeper and offer their accompanying range of diecast military vehicles. Crafted in 1:76 scale, which is a smidgeon smaller than a traditional 1:72 scale vehicle, the Oxford military vehicle range offers loads of options for the discriminating collector, again designed to help build your war museum on a shoestring budget.
Most of the vehicles are priced less than $20, with several contenders weighing in at just $7, providing good value and choices not previously available to the military enthusiast. The first wave of sixteen soft skinned vehicles are expected to storm the beaches some time in June.
Showing no signs of abatement, Oxford Diecast’s Oxford Aviation range is continuing to expand, offering more aircraft types, new paint schemes and more product for the aviation enthusiast. To open 2013, we’ve learned that they will be offering a US-built Brewster Buffalo and Italian G-55 Centauro, not to mention an S2 livery for its hot-selling de Havilland Mosquito. Furthermore, more new aircraft are in the pipeline for their upscale History of Flight category, including a 1:72 scale reproduction of a de Havilland Dragon Rapide Passenger Airliner that was piloted by Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII. Look for further product announcements and additional imagery to come out shortly…
Showing no signs of abatement, Oxford Diecast’s Oxford Aviation range is continuing to expand, offering more aircraft types, new paint schemes and more product for the aviation enthusiast. To open 2013, we’ve learned that they will be offering a US-built Brewster Buffalo and Italian G-55 Centauro, not to mention an S2 livery for its hot-selling de Havilland Mosquito. Furthermore, more new aircraft are in the pipeline for their upscale History of Flight category, including a 1:72 scale reproduction of a de Havilland Dragon Rapide Passenger Airliner that was piloted by Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII. Look for further product announcements and additional imagery to come out shortly…
