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Oxford Diecast AC027 1:72 Arado Ar 196A-3 Kriegsmarine 2./SAGr.125 7R+GK
Preowned - Excellent (8/10)
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Description
A distinctive and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Arado Ar 196A-3 maritime reconnaissance floatplane operated in support of the German Kriegsmarine during the Second World War. Released as part of the Oxford Aviation range, AC027 depicts aircraft 7R+GK of 2./SAGr.125 in a dark green maritime camouflage scheme.
The Arado Ar 196 became the principal shipboard reconnaissance aircraft used by the Kriegsmarine. Aircraft of the type operated from major German warships and coastal bases, undertaking reconnaissance, maritime patrol, convoy protection and observation duties across several naval theatres.
Aircraft 7R+GK is represented with the unit code applied prominently along the rear fuselage, together with black and white German national markings across the wings and fuselage. The dark green camouflage, red spinner and detailed twin-float arrangement give the model a particularly distinctive maritime appearance.
Designed by Walter Blume to meet a requirement for a modern catapult-launched reconnaissance aircraft, the Arado Ar 196 first flew in 1937. Its low-wing monoplane configuration represented a significant advance over the biplane floatplanes it replaced, combining stable handling with a robust airframe suitable for operations from both warships and coastal seaplane bases.
The Ar 196 was powered by a BMW radial engine and carried a crew of two beneath an extensively glazed canopy. Depending on the variant and intended mission, its armament could include wing-mounted cannon, a forward-firing machine gun, a flexible defensive gun for the observer and a small external bomb load.
This Oxford Diecast release is particularly appealing to collectors of maritime aviation, German naval aircraft and Second World War reconnaissance subjects. The model features diecast construction, detailed twin floats and supporting struts, a glazed cockpit with crew positions, rotating propeller, rear-mounted defensive machine gun, authentic unit markings and a dedicated presentation display stand identifying the aircraft and unit.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Oxford Diecast
Series: Oxford Aviation
Model code: AC027
Aircraft: Arado Ar 196A-3
Tactical Markings: 7R+GK
Unit: 2./SAGr.125
Role: Maritime reconnaissance floatplane
Campaign / Event: Second World War naval operations
Operator / Country: Kriegsmarine / Germany
Scale: 1:72
Range: Oxford Aviation
Material: Diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic 7R+GK unit markings, dark green maritime camouflage, detailed twin-float arrangement and supporting struts, glazed crew canopy, rear defensive machine gun, rotating propeller and dedicated presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 6" or 15.2 cm
Width (Wingspan): 6.75" or 17.1 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Some minor unevenness is visible in the metal surface of the wing, resulting in slight inconsistencies in the painted finish.
- A small number of general marks are present on the underside.
- No significant structural defects are present.
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
-
A very small tear to the edge of the cardboard on the front cover (just under the brand name on the top left).
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
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- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
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Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
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Oxford Diecast AC027 1:72 Arado Ar 196A-3 Kriegsmarine 2./SAGr.125 7R+GK
Sale price£26.00 GBP
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Oxford Diecast AC027 1:72 Arado Ar 196A-3 Kriegsmarine 2./SAGr.125 7R+GK
Sale price£26.00 GBP
- Description
- Condition
- Grading
- Shipping
- Returns
Description
A distinctive and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Arado Ar 196A-3 maritime reconnaissance floatplane operated in support of the German Kriegsmarine during the Second World War. Released as part of the Oxford Aviation range, AC027 depicts aircraft 7R+GK of 2./SAGr.125 in a dark green maritime camouflage scheme.
The Arado Ar 196 became the principal shipboard reconnaissance aircraft used by the Kriegsmarine. Aircraft of the type operated from major German warships and coastal bases, undertaking reconnaissance, maritime patrol, convoy protection and observation duties across several naval theatres.
Aircraft 7R+GK is represented with the unit code applied prominently along the rear fuselage, together with black and white German national markings across the wings and fuselage. The dark green camouflage, red spinner and detailed twin-float arrangement give the model a particularly distinctive maritime appearance.
Designed by Walter Blume to meet a requirement for a modern catapult-launched reconnaissance aircraft, the Arado Ar 196 first flew in 1937. Its low-wing monoplane configuration represented a significant advance over the biplane floatplanes it replaced, combining stable handling with a robust airframe suitable for operations from both warships and coastal seaplane bases.
The Ar 196 was powered by a BMW radial engine and carried a crew of two beneath an extensively glazed canopy. Depending on the variant and intended mission, its armament could include wing-mounted cannon, a forward-firing machine gun, a flexible defensive gun for the observer and a small external bomb load.
This Oxford Diecast release is particularly appealing to collectors of maritime aviation, German naval aircraft and Second World War reconnaissance subjects. The model features diecast construction, detailed twin floats and supporting struts, a glazed cockpit with crew positions, rotating propeller, rear-mounted defensive machine gun, authentic unit markings and a dedicated presentation display stand identifying the aircraft and unit.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Oxford Diecast
Series: Oxford Aviation
Model code: AC027
Aircraft: Arado Ar 196A-3
Tactical Markings: 7R+GK
Unit: 2./SAGr.125
Role: Maritime reconnaissance floatplane
Campaign / Event: Second World War naval operations
Operator / Country: Kriegsmarine / Germany
Scale: 1:72
Range: Oxford Aviation
Material: Diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic 7R+GK unit markings, dark green maritime camouflage, detailed twin-float arrangement and supporting struts, glazed crew canopy, rear defensive machine gun, rotating propeller and dedicated presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 6" or 15.2 cm
Width (Wingspan): 6.75" or 17.1 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Some minor unevenness is visible in the metal surface of the wing, resulting in slight inconsistencies in the painted finish.
- A small number of general marks are present on the underside.
- No significant structural defects are present.
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
-
A very small tear to the edge of the cardboard on the front cover (just under the brand name on the top left).
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
UK Shipping
- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
International shipping is available and fully insured up to the total order value. Add items to your cart and enter your delivery address in the cart to see postage before checkout. If you buy multiple items, the cart will automatically combine shipping costs based on item weight.
International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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