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Oxford Diecast AC027 1:72 Arado Ar 196A-3 Kriegsmarine 2./SAGr.125 7R+GK

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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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.