{"product_id":"oxford-diecast-ac027-1-72-arado-ar-196a-3-kriegsmarine-2-sagr-125-7r-gk","title":"Oxford Diecast AC027 1:72 Arado Ar 196A-3 Kriegsmarine 2.\/SAGr.125 7R+GK","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Oxford Aviation range, AC027 depicts aircraft 7R+GK of 2.\/SAGr.125 in a dark green maritime camouflage scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxford Diecast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxford Aviation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arado Ar 196A-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7R+GK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.\/SAGr.125\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maritime reconnaissance floatplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second World War naval operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kriegsmarine \/ Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxford Aviation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" or 15.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" or 17.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome minor unevenness is visible in the metal surface of the wing, resulting in slight inconsistencies in the painted finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small number of general marks are present on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo significant structural defects are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition -  Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eA very small tear to the edge of the cardboard on the front cover (just under the brand name on the top left).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Aviation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57697865466238,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_4001.jpg?v=1784302193","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/oxford-diecast-ac027-1-72-arado-ar-196a-3-kriegsmarine-2-sagr-125-7r-gk","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}